Ardleigh Green Junior School

Ardleigh Green Road

Hornchurch RM11 2SP

Head Teacher - J.M Morris OBE

Telephone: 01708 443014

Fax: 01708 454623

1999-2004

Dear Parents

On behalf of all the staff and children I would like to welcome you to Ardleigh Green Junior School. If your child is to join us soon we hope that this will be the beginning of a very happy time for you and your child. If you already have a child at the school we are pleased to be renewing our acquaintance with you. Whichever is the case, we look forward to meeting you many times during the forthcoming academic year. This brochure tells you a great deal about the school but if there is any other information you require, please do not hesitate to contact staff or myself.

Confidence in school comes from knowing and understanding what is happening within it. We hope you will extend your knowledge through contact and discussion with myself and members of staff, and take advantage of the occasions for consultation, which are planned throughout the year. It is important that mutual understanding and trust should be the basis of our shared responsibility and we believe that our school will be a happier and more effective place if we can work together in partnership in the process of educating your child.

Our aim is to provide a happy, stable environment, which will enable each child to become independent, adaptable, confident, caring and tolerant and to reach their full potential. We will ensure that the requirements of the National Curriculum are met and that the children receive a broad and balanced education.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication and meets the requirements of the Education (School Curriculum and Related Information) Regulations 2004. You will be informed of any amendments to the brochure through the school profile which is available on the school website. With best wishes

J M Morris OBE Headteacher

“Ardleigh Green is an outstanding school. It is highly effective in providing its pupils with a very good quality of education. The breadth of quality and success continues

to make Ardleigh Green an exceptional school.” Ofsted

Our Vision for Ardleigh Green Junior School

Working Together, Learning Together and Growing Together

Imagine an Adventure Park for the mind that keeps on growing and improving. The park belongs to a community of people who are responsible, caring, considerate and committed to learning.

Notice how adults and children respect and value each other and how well they work together as a team. Notice how they relate positively with one another through their work, the problems they solve together and the hopes and dreams they have for the future. Marvel at the music, drama and artwork on display and be amazed at the talents of adults and children as they are encouraged to develop their abilities and achieve their personal best.

Feel the calm, purposeful atmosphere of the park and smile as you hear the children, happy and confident as they play, learn and achieve together. Notice the high expectations, the fun, laughter, the high standards of work and behaviour. Notice the awards received the special events and celebrations of achievement and the appreciation of visitors and the general public. Notice too the infectious enthusiasm, dedication and commitment of adults and children who are proud to be associated with the Adventure Park.

This is Ardleigh Green Junior School! An Adventure Park for the mind, with staff, children, parents and governors, Working Together, Learning Together and Growing Together as lifelong learners.

Admission is free, opening hours are 8.00am to 6.00 pm Mondays to Fridays, with special evening and weekend events throughout the year. Activities take place throughout term time but the lessons learnt, the friends made, and the memories created last a lifetime.

OFSTED found this vision to be a reality we hope you do too.

“Ardleigh Green Junior School is an outstanding school. Very effective teaching and an excellent curriculum ensure that pupils of all abilities and needs are well

motivated to learn and make very good progress. Pupils’ achievement is outstanding and builds on their above average attainment on entry to reach

standards by Year 6 which are exceptionally high.”

OFSTED 2008

Our School Song

Welcome to Ardleigh Green

School is an Adventure park for the mind, seek and you will find.

Knock and the door will be open to you. Don’t take for granted what is offered to you, remember those less fortunate too.

Be proud of your school and your school will be proud of you.

Chorus

Care, concern, consideration, excellence, enjoyment inspiration. Working and learning together at Ardleigh Green.

Respect and equality, positivity, hardwork, determination and responsibility. This is what makes us the best school you have ever seen.

Welcome to Ardleigh Green!

School, you get out of it what you put into it. Time is precious, so don’t waste a minute.

Actions speak louder than words at Ardleigh Green. Strive to succeed in all that you do, give of your best the whole day through.

Be proud of your school and your school will be proud of you.

Chorus

The future is in your hands so dream big, have big dreams and plans. Effort always leads to success at Ardleigh Green.

Put others first, in all you do, believe in yourself, be honest and true. Be proud of your school and your school will be proud of you.

Ardleigh Green Junior School is a county primary school catering for boys and girls between the ages of 7+ and 11+.

The school address is: Ardleigh Green Road HORNCHURCH Essex RM11 2SP

Tel No: 01708 443014 Fax No: 01708 454623 e-mail: office@ardleighgreenjun.org.uk Website: www.ardleighgreenjun.org.uk From September 2015 there will be 362 children on roll with 3 classes in each year group. At Ardleigh Green Junior School we endeavour to provide an excellent all round education for all our children. We have clearly defined realistic goals towards which both staff and children can work to fulfil their potential. We want our staff, pupils and their parents to play a full part in school life and to reach mutual understanding and trust based on shared responsibility and respect for each other. Formal consultations are held termly, but parents are encouraged to meet with their child’s teacher at any time throughout the year should they have any worries or concerns.

“The school provides an excellent broad and balanced curriculum with excellent opportunities for enrichment” Ofsted

Working Together, Learning Together, Growing Together

At Ardleigh Green Junior School we value every individual and the contribution

they have to make to our school community. Our aim is for staff and children to

reach their full potential within a caring, supportive and stimulating environment,

characterised by excellence, enjoyment and high quality teaching and learning.

In order to achieve this, we seek to:

Promote excellence, enjoyment and high achievement across the curriculum.

Create a happy, stimulating and challenging learning environment which provides equal opportunities for all children.

Develop the intellectual and physical potential of every child.

Ensure every child is literate and numerate with a high level of ICT capability.

Develop spiritual, moral, social and cultural values.

Maintain a school ethos based on mutual trust, respect and understanding.

Fully involve parents and carers in their children’s education.

Prepare our children to be responsible citizens in a multi-cultural society.

Maintain a high quality staff team who are valued and work collaboratively for the good of our children.

Develop and promote Ardleigh Green Junior School as a centre of excellence.

As a school we recognise that our aims and values can only be achieved through parents, children, staff and governors, “Working together, Learning together and Growing together.”

Working Together This involves maintaining a Learning Climate based on high expectations, trust, respect and mutual understanding, ensuring our vision and values permeate the life of our school.

Learning Together This involves maintaining a Learning Culture that builds on the past, learns from the present and embraces the future, ensuring that teaching and learning continues to be characterised by high expectations and excellence and enjoyment.

Growing Together This involves maintaining a Learning Ethos where high expectations, positive relationships, together with appropriate support and encouragement ensures that pupils and staff achieve their full potential.

Our vision and aims are based on four core values which permeate the life of our school.

Excellence, Enjoyment, Respect and Equality

THE SCHOOL STAFF Headteacher: Mr J Morris OBE Deputy Head: Mrs K Carroll Full-time teaching staff: Mrs R Abeledo Mrs L Chenery Mrs C Connor

Mrs L Hall Mrs C Hammond Mr S Harris Mrs J Lomas

Mrs M Matarrese Miss K Sheenan Mrs K Shephard Miss K Whelan Part-time teaching staff: Mrs K Everitt Mrs J Farrell

Mrs K Fergusson Mrs T Jordan Mrs L McDermott Mrs N Pitcher Mrs M Snelling SEN Co-ordinator: Mrs J Johnson Music Instructor: Mr A Linham Swimming Instructor: Mrs N Martin School Secretary: Mrs V Higgins Welfare Assistant: Mrs J Bradd Classroom Assistants: Mrs L Adams

Mrs P Adams Mrs S Bradford Mrs G Cheesman Mrs T Coppin Mrs J Davis Mrs S Davis Mrs W Gibbons Mrs K James Mrs L Kirby Mrs J Lister Mrs S Payne Mrs J Souster Mrs J Tyler Mrs J Wright Schoolkeeper: Mr R Lardner

THE SCHOOL’S GOVERNING BODY

Chairman: Mr B Jennings Vice-Chairman: Mr K Stephenson Headteacher Governor: Mr J Morris c/o Ardleigh Green Junior School Clerk to Governors: Mrs L Fell c/o Mercury House Authority Governors: Mr C Cumbers Mr W Jennings Community Governors: Mrs S Bennett Mr K Stephenson Mrs V O’Connor Mr P Easy Parent Governors: Miss J Clark Mr P Clark Mrs T Murray Mrs D Morrison Mr D Morgan Staff Governors Mr J Morris

Mrs K Carroll Miss K Whelan Mrs J Davis

THE SCHOOL DAY

Punctuality is essential both in the morning and at lunchtime. We ask the co-operation of parents in ensuring that children are punctual and arrive at school before school sessions begin. This saves the children’s embarrassment and ensures that they do not miss the start of a lesson. Children should not arrive at school before 8.45am as there is not a member of staff on playground duty until that time. Children who go home to lunch should not return by 12.55pm. The school day is as follows: 8.55 - 9.00 - Registration 9.00 - 10.15 - Session 1 10.15 - 10.35 - Assembly/Collective Worship 10.35 - 10.55 - Break 10.55 - 12.00 - Session 2 12.00 - 1.00 - Lunchtime 1.00 - 1.05 - Registration 1.05 - 3.20 - Session 3 The total time spent in lessons every day is 4 hours and 40 minutes or 23 hours and 30 minutes every week.

Do you realise …….? Your child starts working as soon as they come into their classroom in the morning. If your child is just 5 minutes late every day, then they could be missing 25 minutes work in a week. Over a typical 6 week term, this would be 150 minutes – that’s 2½ hours learning time! In the course of a school year (38 weeks) this would rise to 950 minutes, or nearly 16 hours!! Please! Help your child – get them to school on time! Just imagine – if they are always 10 minutes late …. That could be nearly 32 hours

of missed learning – a rather sobering thought!

ATTENDANCE For children to gain the most out of school they need to attend regularly. We monitor each child's attendance very carefully and if the number of absences becomes too high then we will write to parents to advise them of the exact level of absence and attendance will be monitored by our Attendance, Behaviour & Traveller Support Service on a monthly basis. Children who achieve 100% attendance receive a certificate at the end of each term. If, for any reason your child is absent from school due to illness or an accident, it is essential that you notify the school by telephone as soon as possible. Please send a note of explanation with your child on his/her return to school (you do not need to ring daily). Children who do not have a valid reason for being absent from school will have the absence recorded as an unauthorised absence. A note of this will be made on the child's end of year report and pupil profile. Totals of authorised and unauthorised absences for the school are published annually. In line with statutory guidance holidays are not permitted during term time. The Local Authority are required to issue Penalty Notices (Fines) to each parent who fails to ensure their child’s regular attendance at school. From September 1st 2013 each parent will be required to pay £60 per child if payment is received within 21 days or £120 if paid after 21 days on each occasion that their child is taken on holiday during term time. If, for any reason, you need to take your child out of school during the day, would you please ensure that you, or someone nominated by you, collect your child; children will not be allowed out of school unaccompanied. The table below sets out the level of authorised and unauthorised absences for this school in the last academic year. The percentage of half days missed through authorised absence School

2.47% Nat 5.4%

The percentage of half days missed through unauthorised absence 0.48% 0.7%

Current Attendance (June 2015) 97.05%

THE SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAYS

The school term and holidays for 2015/2016 are as follows:

Autumn Term: 2nd September to 18th December 2015 Spring Term: 4th January to 24th March 2016 Summer Term: 11th April to 20th July 2016 Holidays Inclusive Dates Autumn Half Term: 26th October to 30th October 2015 Christmas: 21st December 2015 to 1st January 2016 Half Term: 15th February to 19th February 2016 Easter Holiday: 25th March to 8th April 2016 May Day: 2nd May 2016 Spring Bank Holiday: 30th May to 3rd May 2016 In addition there are certain days on which the teachers are required to be in the school for training and other purposes but the children are not. Parents are advised of the dates at the beginning of each academic year.

Learning for Life

If a child lives with criticism he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement he learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness he learns justice.

If a child lives with security he learns faith.

If a child lives with approval he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship he learns to find love in the world.

Dorothy Law Nolte

“Pupils have an excellent understanding of right and wrong. Relationships between pupils and with adults are excellent. This has a major impact

on pupils confidence and desire to learn. Ofsted

CURRICULUM

The general principles which inform the curriculum are contained in the Education Reform Act. The Act also sets out certain key elements, which must figure in every pupil’s curriculum. These key elements include:

Religious Education for all pupils.

The National Curriculum for children of compulsory school age. The National Curriculum comprises: Core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science. Seven foundation subjects: History, Geography, Physical Education Technology, Art, French and Music. All children have access to Information Technology, which is used to support all aspects of the curriculum. In addition children are taught RE and PHSE (Personal Health & Social Education) in accordance with the Borough Agreed Syllabus. These subjects, together with Religious Education are not intended to be a complete curriculum and other aspects of study will include Personal Health and Social Education. Attainment targets set objectives for learning and programmes of study specify essential teaching within each subject area. Some of the attainment targets might well be taught as part of a topic, rather than as a separate subject. In developing schemes of work, whether for individual subjects or topics, the school will ensure that they are designed to fully meet the requirements of the National Curriculum. All our children are taught in their own peer groups - that is, where possible, with children of the same age. All children in the same year group cover the same topics and subjects, although the level of understanding that they reach and the number of tasks that they complete will vary depending on the ability of individual children. All classes have a daily Numeracy and Literacy lesson following the programmes of study as laid down in the national strategies. Specific details about our whole school curriculum is contained in a separate curriculum document which is issued to all new parents at our Autumn Term Parent Consultations.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Apart from the books and teaching materials which are common to all schools, we have developed extensive resources for all areas of the curriculum. We are fortunate to have a Computer Suite, a Music and Drama Studio a well-stocked Library, which our children access on a regular basis and three small group teaching areas. All classes have an Interactive Whiteboard and access to computers and iPads which are used extensively across the curriculum.

HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION The school aims to provide a co-ordinated approach to health and sex education; and this forms an integral part of our curriculum. We believe it is important that children should be well prepared to meet the physical and emotional changes that occur in their lives. As a parent you have the right to withdraw your child from all or part of the sex education provided. If you wish to exercise this right you are asked to notify the Headteacher in writing. The Sex Education Policy, which has the full support of the Governing Body, is available for inspection in school.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES Provision for SEND is overseen by the Special Needs Co-ordinator and the school Leadership Team. In addition to our SENCO, there are currently sixteen support assistants who work throughout the school and an additional teacher who works with individuals and small groups of children. In addition the school offers additional ‘Booster Classes’ for pupils in Years 5 and 6 who are not achieving national expectations in Numeracy and Literacy, together with 1:1 tuition for specific children in Year 6. In most instances support is given within the classroom alongside the class teacher, but on other occasions children are withdrawn from class in order to receive extra help. As a school we recognise that our more able children also have special educational needs. Provision for these children is overseen by a member of staff with specific responsibility for our more able children. Parents will of course be fully informed of any additional provision being made and be given the opportunity to commend their children who have specific talents. Provision currently includes involvement in a variety of extra-curricular clubs, differentiation within lessons an involvement in Havering’s enrichment programme and those of local secondary schools. Parents are informed if their children are on the Gifted and Talented register. If you have any complaint about the special educational provision we make for your child please speak to the Headteacher or to a member of the Governing Body. If you speak to a Governor he/she will, in the first instance, refer the matter to the Headteacher. The Headteacher will investigate and contact you within five school days. If he/she has not resolved the matter to your satisfaction it will be referred to the Governing Body who will consider the complaint at their next meeting and will contact you within five school days from the date of that meeting. The governor responsible for Special Educational Needs is Mrs Jacqui Davis.

ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED Ramps are provided for wheelchair access to various parts of the school. There are disabled toilets available for girls and boys. The school has a detailed accessibility plan which is discussed fully with the families to whom it applies.

HOMEWORK

In addition to regular reading, spelling and times table work, all classes have weekly Literacy and Numeracy homework tasks. In setting these tasks our aim is to:

Give the children a chance to work independently of the teachers and other pupils.

Complete, consolidate or extend work covered in school.

Encourage the discipline of private study.

Provide opportunities for parents/family to encourage and help their children with their studies.

Extend experiences and interests, using and developing initiative and various study skills.

Establish a pattern of working that will help the adjustment to secondary education.

Help the children to make the most of the chances and opportunities that arise in their day-to-day learning.

Parents are provided with their child's homework timetable at the autumn term parent consultation. Some homework activities require the use of a computer and internet access. Where such facilities are not available at home, provision is made at school to complete set tasks. Our school operates a Home/School reading programme and we would ask for your support in ensuring that your child reads regularly at home. Every child is given a reading record booklet, which has space for both parent and teacher comments. We encourage parents to add their comments as appropriate.

PASTORAL CARE

At school we are concerned with the whole child and not just his/her academic achievement; if your child is not happy at school or at home for example, it is unlikely that they will reach their full potential. For this reason each class teacher will be concerned about how your child is getting on with the other children and the adults about the school. If you have any concerns please contact the Headteacher or class teacher. Likewise if we Have any worries we will contact you to discuss the matter

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

We believe it is important to nurture all aspects of a child’s development and through our Personal, Social and Health programme; children are encouraged to look after and take responsibility for themselves and those around them. As part of developing their understanding of citizenship we have established a School Council. The council has two representatives from each class who meet regularly with appointed staff to discuss matters raised by class members. The school has been awarded the National Healthy Schools accreditation in recognition of its work in P.S.H.E.

CHILD PROTECTION

All staff at the school takes responsibility for promoting the welfare of the children in our care. The LA also requires that staff safeguard the welfare of the children by referring any serious concerns that they might have about any child to the Headteacher, who is the Child Protection Co-ordinator for the school. To help the staff to monitor the welfare of each child it is important that parents keep the school informed of any unusual or serious injuries that their child has suffered and of any changes that have occurred in the home circumstances, which might cause a child’s behaviour to change. Staff may, on occasion wish to speak to the parent to clarify a particular injury or to explain a change in a child’s behaviour. In those cases where staff has serious concerns about the welfare of a child, then the school has a duty to make a referral to the Social Services. If ever this happens, please remember that it is because the school has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of every child in our care. The ethos of the school is that control of pupils should be based on good personal/professional relationships between the staff and pupils. However, circumstances may arise in which staff has to use reasonable force to control or restrain pupils. Members of staff will only use reasonable force to control or restrain pupils when all other alternatives have been or cannot be tried. These alternatives are outlined in the school's policy on discipline and standards of behaviour.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At Ardleigh Green we value all individuals and the contribution they have to make. All individuals are entitled to respect and equality of opportunity regardless of race, culture, gender, religious beliefs, age, ability or appearance. Within our school community we all have a responsibility to provide a climate of equality and respect for all. Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, culture, religious beliefs, age, ability or appearance is not acceptable in our school. Discrimination affects everyone. All children, staff and governors will contribute towards a happy and caring environment by showing respect for and appreciation of each other as individuals. This is also an expectation of all visitors to the school. In addition to our policy for equal opportunities at Ardleigh Green the governors have also drawn up a policy for racial equality. Both documents can be viewed at school.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

Collective worship within the school is in accordance with the 1988 Education Act. All our children attend an act of worship at some time during the school day; this may be either as a whole school or in groups. The content of the majority of these acts of worship reflects the broad traditions of Christian belief. As parents, you have the right to withdraw your child from collective worship. If you wish to do so, you are asked to put your request in writing to the Headteacher. "The quality of acts of worship is always good and often outstanding. Pupils listen carefully and reflect

on stories which are extremely well told." Ofsted

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)

Religious education is taught in the school in accordance with the agreed syllabus adopted by the London Borough of Havering. The content of the syllabus reflects the fact that the religious traditions in this country are in the main Christian, account however is taken of the teaching and practices of other religions. The content is not based on the teaching of any particular Christian denomination. A copy of the agreed syllabus is available for inspection in the School Office. If you have any concerns about this aspect of the curriculum you are asked to talk to the Headteacher about them. As parents, you have the right to withdraw your child from RE lessons; if you wish to do so, would you please put your request in writing to the Headteacher.

RULES AND DISCIPLINE

We insist on high standards of behaviour in school and find that if children are happy and have a good attitude to learning there are rarely any problems. Pupils are expected to behave in a responsible manner and show respect for the people and their environment. At Ardleigh Green Junior School we always seek to promote good behaviour and we are justifiably proud of the behaviour of our children. At the start of the Autumn Term, the class teacher, together with their children agree a set of Rules, Rewards and Consequences, which form the basis of a Classroom Discipline Plan. All plans identify clear and consistent expectations, planned rewards for the children following the plan and consequences for the children breaking the rules. Classroom Discipline Plans are displayed prominently in all classrooms. We believe every child has a right to learn and no child has the right to disrupt the learning of others. Good behaviour is a necessary condition for effective teaching and learning to take place.

BULLYING

At Ardleigh Green Junior School we define bullying as:

"Any persistent behaviour which deliberately hurts, frightens or upsets another person. It therefore follows that bullying can be verbal or physical”

All our children are aware that as a school we do not tolerate any child making another child’s life unhappy, and they are encouraged to discuss any concerns or worries as it arises with an adult. On the rare occasions that bullying is reported, such reports are always taken seriously. Action is taken appropriate to the outcome of any investigation, and if after a reprimand and warning from the Headteacher bullying persists, parents of the children involved are informed. Sanctions include the loss of privileges, missing playtime, or being sent home for lunch. If despite the implementation of these sanctions bullying persists, then the child concerned will be excluded from school in accordance with the LA’s exclusion procedures. Our Behaviour and Discipline Policy ‘Don’t be a bully be a buddy’ written by children for children is issued to all new parents.

“Pupils attitudes and personal development are excellent and

make a positive contribution to the school. Behaviour is very good” Ofsted

CHARGING FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Education Reform Act 1988 states that the education provided during school hours must be free of charge. We therefore, may not charge for any activities, which take place during school hours, with the exception of instrumental music tuition. We can, however, charge for activities that take place wholly, or mainly, outside of school hours, as long as the activities are optional extras.

In order that activities can take place as in the past, we may invite parents and others to make voluntary contributions towards some aspects of the schools work e.g. visits, cooking ingredients etc. However, no pupil may be left out of an activity because his/her parent(s) are not able to or do not wish to make a contribution to such activities. In our school, the Governing Body considered the issue of charging in the Spring Term of 2005. At this meeting, the Governors decided that they would adopt Havering’s Charges Policy. This means that if the school organises a trip for a particular class, that takes place mostly during the school day, then parents will be asked to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the trip; there is no compulsion but we are likely to say that unless all parents who wish their child to attend make a contribution, then it will not be possible for the trip to take place. All school journeys use coaches with seat belts.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS Year 3 Sikh Temple, Science Museum, Colchester Castle Year 4 Synagogue, Colchester Zoo and Natural History Museum Year 5 British Museum, Weald |Park and Duxford Year 6 Hever Castle, Thames Flood Barrier, River Study Centre and Sealyham Outdoor Activity Centre, Wales Theatre groups visit the school regularly to extend and enhance teaching and learning in all year groups. Personal Accident Insurance Parents should be aware that the local Education Authority does not provide personal accident insurance for school pupils. It is possible for parents to obtain this as an extension of normal household insurance.

SCHOOL DRESS: SCHOOL UNIFORM The uniform in both schools is as follows: For boys: Bottle green sweatshirt with school logo, white shirt, (tie optional), grey trousers, black shoes. For girls: Bottle green sweatshirt with school logo, white blouse, (tie optional), grey skirt, white or grey socks, black or white tights. Grey school trousers for winter only. Black flat/low shoes.

Summer dress: green and white checks or stripes, black or white shoes/sandals - flat and below the ankle with some back support (not clogs or jellies).

Ties, Swimming Hats and Water Bottles can be purchased at the school office. Embroidered Sweatshirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, T-shirts, Tracksuits and Fleeces with the school logo are sold by Havering Schoolwear at 119 Belgrave Avenue, Romford. Trousers, skirts etc can all be bought in a variety of shops at a price to suit your means. Stud earrings and watches may be worn. For safety reasons NO rings, necklaces or bracelets are allowed. Girls' hair should be tied back if long for safety purposes. The school reserves the right to determine what is deemed to be an appropriate hairstyle and would appreciate that you strongly discourage extreme hairstyles. NO make-up or nail varnish should be worn in school. Please name your child’s property, as this will save our time and your money!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you intend to have your child’s ears pierced, please arrange for this to be done during the summer holidays NOT during term time. This will allow earrings to be removed for physical education and ensure that your child does not miss physical education. In accordance with the LA Health and Safety guidelines, children are not permitted to wear earrings for any physical education activity or to participate in supporting extra curricular activities.

Mobile phones are not permitted in school. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS The school operates child care provision before and after school. Breakfast club runs from 7.50am to the start of the school day at 8.45am. Children are served a breakfast of cereals, toast and fruit juice and are also provided with a range of activities by our teaching assistants. Places need to be booked and paid for in advance using the booking form available on the school website or from the office. After school club runs from 3.20 until 6pm. Children are served a light tea and have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including sport, art, craft and team games. Provision is also made to support children with their homework as appropriate. As with breakfast club places have to be booked and paid for in advance using the booking form available on the school website or the school office. Contact with the Breakfast Club or After School Club should be by text to their allocated mobile which is 07548134018.

SWIMMING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION The school has a heated outdoor swimming pool and the children are expected to take advantage of the instruction provided. Swimming takes place throughout the Summer Term and the first half of the Autumn Term. Year 6 swim at Central Park Pool during the Autumn Term.

P.E. Kit: Girls/Boys P.E. and Games - black Plimsolls, black shorts, white T-shirt. Pupils will be allowed to wear

plain dark tracksuits for winter games and plain black or white trainers (November-February). Hair tied back and no jewellery (as recommended by Havering LA).

Swimming: Swimming trunks/costume, swimming hat and a towel.

MEDICAL MATTERS It is important that parents inform us of any medical conditions whilst your child is at the school. In line with L.A policy the school will administer prescribed medicine only. The medicine must be contained in its original box with a pharmacy label clearly stating the child’s name and medicine dosage. Parents are required to complete a medicine administration form which is available online or from the school office before medication can be administered in school. Cough sweets and lip salves if necessary should be named and given into the office for your child to take at break and lunch times only.

There should be no medicines of any kind in your child’s school bag whilst in school.

ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES If you child is taken ill, or has an accident, it may be necessary to contact you urgently; with this in mind would you please ensure that we are kept informed about any change of address or telephone numbers and if applicable a mobile phone contact. New parents will be asked to complete a form that provides this information; if you have not received such a form would you please contact the school. SCHOOL MEALS AND PACKED LUNCHES

All our children are entitled to stay on the school premises for their mid-day meal. They can have a lunch made in the school kitchens or bring with them a packed lunch; water is available or fruit juice can be purchased. Packed lunches must not contain nuts or peanut butter sandwiches. Fizzy drinks and cans must not be brought to school. The school operates a dinner ticket system where tickets are exchanged for a two course meal. Tickets are on sale before school at 8.30am from Mr Morris’ exit door on Mondays. Tickets for drinks are also available on the same day. You may also order and pay for tickets by calling 01708 433119 between 9.30 – 3pm during term time only. Fruit and raisins are sold at break time. If you are in receipt of Income Support, it is possible that your child may be entitled to free school meals, it is extremely easy to check, please contact 01708 433929. The children are supervised by a number of mid-day assistants and are expected to behave in a sensible manner during the lunch break. Sweets and snacks are not allowed at other times.

MONEY MATTERS

All monies for trips, photographs etc should be sent to school in a named and sealed envelope.

DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL There are a number of documents and policy statements, which are available in the School Office for your inspection. Many of these documents are also available on our school website. The documents which are available are:

The LA’s statement of its curricular policy.

The School Improvement Plan

The School Profile

Any published reports by Ofsted including the report about our school.

All Schemes of Work currently used by the teachers in our school.

A copy of the LA’s arrangements for the consideration of complaints.

The LA’s agreed syllabus for Religious Education (RE)

All curriculum policy statements

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

The school has a very active P.A. and all the parents are automatically members. Social and fund raising events are organised regularly. Newsletters will keep you up dated with all events. Money raised is used to provide extra equipment for your child and the school. The Parents' Association is currently raising money to provide additional IT equipment for the school. ARDLEIGH GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL WEBSITE The school’s web address is: www.ardleighgreenjun.org.uk

The website contains information about various aspects of school life, as well as useful internet sites to aid children's learning. The site is updated fortnightly. The school e-mail address is: office@ardleighgreenjun.org.uk The school can also be followed on Twitter @agjssch

HOME/SCHOOL LINKS

The school has a home school agreement which all parents are asked to sign before their child starts with the Junior School. The agreement underpins the home/school partnership which is fundamental to the success of the school. We feel that without a partnership and a real understanding between parents and teachers about the aims of education there might be a risk that children will not do as well as they might. At school we have tried to develop a number of ways in which these vital links can be made. A `Meet the Teacher’ evening is held early in the Autumn Term. This gives parents the chance to meet their child’s teacher and to sort out any settling in problems. Parents are also given a curriculum overview document which outlines the work to be covered throughout the year and more details regarding curriculum content on a termly basis. In the Spring Term there is an evening when you will have the opportunity to view and discuss your child’s work. Finally, in the Summer Term there is an Open Evening, where children’s work is shown and where various displays are performed. At the end of the summer term all children receive a detailed end of term report. During the Autumn Term Year 3 parents are invited to meet with their class teacher and Headteacher to discuss Reading, Mathematics and Science. Years 5 and 6 parents are invited to a meeting to discuss Secondary School allocation. Year 6 parents are invited to attend meetings to discuss our residential visit to Wales, Health Education and to explain end of Year 6 assessment arrangements. In addition to these meetings throughout the year there are regular opportunities for you to visit your child in school to discuss aspects of our school curriculum and any other matters that might affect the education of your child. All parents are encouraged to sign up for our Parentmail Service which allows us to keep you up to date regarding school activities through email and text.

The school currently issues booklets covering the following areas:

The Curriculum at Ardleigh Green - An Overview Mathematics at Home

Literacy at Home E Safety

Understanding KS2 SATS This information is also contained on our school website.

A summary of our most recent Ofsted report is contained in this brochure. The full report can be obtained from the office or via the internet at www.ofsted.gov.uk

FAMILY CENTRE

The School has established a Family Centre in Ardleigh Green Road, which provides a range of activities for our families. We currently offer a weekly Baby Club as well as regular Police and Health drop in sessions. Our community choir, which meets every Tuesday evening, currently has over fifty members. Our Family Centre attracts over 170 visitors each week and parents are kept up to date of activities through a termly Family Centre news sheet. News of activities and events are advertised through our school website be accessing the Family Centre page.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Our school offers a wide range of extra curricular activities. These currently include: Year 3 Athletics Mrs Snelling, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Abeledo,

Mrs Shephard & Mrs Gibbons Art Mrs Hall Pop Choir Mrs Hammond School Choir Mr Morris Homework Year 3 Staff Digital Leaders Miss Whelan Year 4 Athletics Mrs Snelling, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Abeledo,

Mrs Shephard & Mrs Gibbons Cheerleading Mrs Hammond Choir Mr Morris & Mr Rimell Orchestra Mr Morris Homework Year 4 Staff Digital Leaders Miss Whelan Year 5 Athletics Mrs Snelling, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Gibbons

Mrs Abeledo & Mrs Shephard Choir Mr Morris & Mr Rimell Disco Dancing Mrs Coppin Football Mr Morris Gardening Mrs Coppin & Mrs Souster Netball Mrs Carroll

Orchestra Mr Morris Homework Year 5 Staff Cookery Mrs Connor Digital Leaders Miss Whelan Drama Mrs Hammond Year 6 Athletics Mrs Snelling, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Gibbons

Mrs Abeledo & Mrs Shephard Choir Mr Morris & Mr Rimell Cricket Mr Morris Disco Dancing Mrs Coppin Football Mr Morris Netball Mrs Carroll

Orchestra Mr Morris Tag Rugby Mrs Everitt Booster Classes Year 6 Teachers Golf Mrs Snelling There are currently Basketball, Football and Tennis clubs run for our children by a Basketball, Football and Tennis Coaches. As these are private ventures, a small payment is required if you wish your child to participate. As a school we feel it is important for all children to have the opportunity to participate in Borough activities. We regularly take part in the Borough Music Festival which is held annually at the Queens Theatre. We also compete in the Borough football, netball, kwik cricket, tag rugby, indoor athletics, golf, cross country running competitions and the annual District Sports.

SPORTING AIMS AND PROVISION FOR SPORT

Ardleigh Green Junior School enjoys a successful sporting tradition of which we are justifiably proud. We aim to provide a wide range of sporting activities for children and also aim to give opportunities for talented children to excel and compete. Physical Education is delivered by our teachers supported by specialist coaches. Sports provided for in extra curricular clubs include athletics, gymnastics, netball, football, disco dancing, cricket, rounders, tag rugby, cheerleading, disco dancing and country dancing. We hold our own disco contest for years 5 and 6 where all children receive certificates or medals.

“Standards in physical education are well above those expected nationally and pupils achieve very well. The wide range of well attended clubs and the involvement of the

school in local fixtures and tournaments contribute to the high standards” Ofsted

TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS

SCHOOL 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

ABBS CROSS 1 1 1 0 1 0

ALBANY 0 1 0 0 1 0

BOWER 0 0 0 0 0 0

BRITTONS 1 0 0 0 0 0

CAMPION 2 1 3 1 1 0

COOPERS 4 3 3 4 6 5

EMERSON 5 2 8 14 8 10

DRAPERS ACADEMY 0 0 0 3 2 1

FRANCES BARDSLEY 8 11 10 2 9 5

GAYNES 5 1 1 0 0 0

HALL MEAD 5 3 4 4 5 0

MARSHALLS PARK 1 1 0 1 0 1

REDDEN COURT 44 53 49 47 43 60

ROYAL LIBERTY 5 0 3 1 2 0

SANDERS DRAPER 0 1 0 0 0 0

ST EDWARDS 2 2 1 0 1 0

OUT OF AREA 5 10 6 10 11 9

PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

Any parent wishing their child to participate in a public examination for a scholarship or entry to secondary school will have the school's permission, but needs to make direct contact to the schools concerned.

HOW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE CURRICULUM

As a requirement of the Education Reform Act, the Borough has developed formal procedures, which specify how complaints about the curriculum and collective worship are to be handled. (These procedures are not concerned with complaints about the actions of individual members of staff, the Headteacher, or matters other than the curriculum and collective worship). When a complaint about such matters is made, it should be dealt with, in the first instance, through informal discussion with the Headteacher, as is the established practice in the school. In the rare instance when a matter cannot be resolved informally, the next stage is for it to be considered by the Governing Body as a formal complaint, if the complainant wishes to pursue the matter. A copy of the complaints procedure is available in the School Office.

KEY STAGE 2 TEST RESULTS At the end of Year Six all children are required to undertake national tests in Mathematics Grammar and Punctuation and Reading. Science and English are assessed by teachers and moderated by the Local Authority. National tests are reported to Year Six parents alongside teacher assessment for Science and Writing as part of their child’s end of year report. Performance data is published annually by OFSTED on their website. The OFSTED Dashboard compares performance with all schools nationally. Our aim is for every child to make at least two levels of progress throughout Key Stage 2 and for all our pupils to achieve at least Level 4 (the expected level of achievement for a typical 11 year old)

2014 TEST RESULTS

SUBJECT Two levels progress

Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Reading 98% 99% 79% 0%

Writing 100% 99% 72% 2%

Grammar N/A 98% 78% 7%

Mathematics 96% 99% 71% 15%

Science 98% 97% 65% 0%

LITERACY AND NUMERACY TARGETS

The government requires all schools to set annual targets for Mathematics and English. These targets are reviewed and reported annually to governors and parents. The government’s expectation is that 85% of all children should achieve national expectations (Level 4) by the end of Key Stage 2.

ARDLEIGH GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL TARGETS 2012 2013 2014 2015

ENGLISH LEVEL 4+ 97% 95% 95% 96%

MATHS LEVEL 4+ 95% 94% 94% 95%

Level 4 in both English and Mathematics 95% 94% 94% 96%

OFSTED The school was inspected in May 2008 and January 2011. A copy of the report is available from the OFSTED website included within this brochure for information. Previous reports

can be downloaded from the Ofsted website www.ofsted.gov.uk. DATA PROTECTION ACT Schools, local education authorities and the Department for Education and Skills (the government department which deals with education) all hold information on pupils in order to run the education system, and in doing so have to follow the Data Protection Act 1998. This means, among other things that the data held about pupils must only be used for specific purposes allowed by law. The school holds information on pupils in order to support their teaching and learning, to monitor and report on their progress, to provide appropriate pastoral care, and to assess how well the school as whole is doing. This information includes contact details, National Curriculum assessment results, attendance information, and characteristics such as ethnic group, special educational needs and any relevant information. From time to time we are required to pass on some of this data to the Local Education Authority (LA), to another school to which the pupil is transferring, to the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), which is responsible for the National Curriculum and associated assessment arrangements.

PRIVACY NOTICE FOR PUPILS IN SCHOOLS Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998 We, Ardleigh Green Junior School are a data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect information from you and may receive information about you from your previous school and the Learning Records Service. We hold this personal data and use it to:

Support your teaching and learning;

Monitor and report on your progress;

Provide appropriate pastoral care, and

Assess how well your school is doing. This information includes your contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information and personal characteristics such as your ethnic group, any special educational needs and relevant medical information. We will not give information about you to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law and our rules allow us to. We are required by law to pass some information about you to the Local Authority and the Department for Education (DfE). If you want to see a copy of the information about you that we hold and/or share, please contact the Headteacher. If you require more information about how the Local Authority (LA) and/or DfE store and use your information, then please go to the following websites: London Borough of Havering: http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/Privacy-notices.aspx and What the department (DfE) does with pupils and children’s data: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/adminandfinance/schooladmin/ims/datamanagement/privacynotices/a0077959/what-the-department-does-with-pupils-and-childrens-data Who the department (DfE) passes pupil data to: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/adminandfinance/schooladmin/ims/datamanagement/privacynotices/a0064391/who-the-department-passes-pupil-data-to If you are unable to access these websites we can send you a copy of this information. Please contact the LA or DfE as follows:

London Borough of Havering Council, Social Care and Learning, Performance and Policy Mercury House, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3SL Website: www.havering.gov.uk email: simon.jolley@havering.gov.uk Telephone: 01708 433887

Public Communications Unit, Department for Education Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT

Website: www.education.gov.uk email: http://www.education.gov.uk/help/contactus

Telephone: 0370 000 2288