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Britannia Bridge

For Each and Everyone

Primary School

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Britannia Bridge Primary School is a true community school, providing the very best for ‘each and every one’ of our 3 to 11 year old children and their families. We are situated in the heart of Lower Ince, within easy reach of Wigan Town Centre.The main school building was completed on 27th June 1906 and has gradually developed ever since, building on the historic features and includes a purpose built Foundation

Stage Unit which provides great learning opportunities for our nursery and reception children.

From the moment our pupils join our school, they are encouraged to develop as life long learners through an excellent, enjoyable and challenging curriculum, complimented by a wide variety of exciting experiences. Every child’s learning is supported through a range of facilities and resources including interactive smart-boards and projectors in every classroom, fully wireless and seamless internet coverage, server technology and a bank of windows laptops, macbooks and desktop computers in order to fully prepare them for their future.

Our distinctive core values of Happiness, Encouragement, Aspirations, Respect and Team-work, truly sit at the ‘HEART’ of everything we do.

Visitors to Britannia Bridge regularly comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere. We encourage our prospective parents to come and see our friendly and caring school for themselves. We will take you into our exciting learning environments and the children will talk to you about how much they enjoy their learning, experiences and friendships.

We are proud of our strong parent, school and community links, including an ‘open door policy’ that encourages parents to come into the school at the beginning of each day and enjoy a short activity alongside their child.

Our team of kind, friendly and professional teachers and staff always look forward to meeting you and are keen to share how ‘each and everyone’ receives the very best Britannia Bridge has to offer.

I hope you find all the information you require in our school prospectus. Alternatively please visit www.britanniabridge.co.uk for a wealth of information, including our children’s perspective of their school.

I look forward to meeting you,

Damon DonaldsonHeadteacher

A Warm Welcome to Britannia Bridge Primary School

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Headteacher Welcome….…………………..…………… 2

Contents ……………………..……………………………. 3

School Governors …………………………..………………. 4

Admissions .………………………………..………………… 5

Meet the Staff …………………………………………… 6

Creative Curriculum ..……………………………..….. 7

Foundation Stage ..…………………………………………. 7

Educational Activities and Visits …………………… 8

School Uniform ………………………………………..…. 8

Healthy School Meals .………………………………….. 8

Child Protection and Safeguarding …………………… 9

Attendance …………………………………………………… 9

Illness, Absences and Appointments …………………… 9

Medication ………………………………………………...... 10

The School Day …………………………………………… 10

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs …………… 11

Break Times ……………………………………...…… 11

Healthy Snacks …………………………………………… 11

School Inclusion …………………………………………… 12

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities …………… 12

Gifted and Talented Pupils …………………………… 12

Parental Involvement …………………………………… 13

Progress, Attainment and Achievement …………… 13

Homework Challenges …………………………………… 14

Physical Education …………………………………… 14

Sex and Relationship Education …………………… 14

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development …… 15

Behaviour and Safety …………………………………… 15

Consideration of Complaints …………………………… 15

Public Access to Documents …………………………… 16

School Holidays …………………………………………… 16

Ince Children’s Centre …………………………………… 16

School Partnerships …………………………………… 17

Pupil Routes …………………………………………… 17

Contents

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Britannia Bridge Primary SchoolParliament Street, off Warrington RoadLower Ince, Wigan, WN3 4JH

Tel: 01942 760036Fax: 01942 760037

Email: [email protected]: www.britanniabridge.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr D DonaldsonChair of Governors: Mrs D Harrison

School GovernorsMrs Dorothy Harrison - Chair of GovernorsMr Neil Darlington - Vice Chair of GovernorsMr Graham Ralphs - Community GovernorMr Robert Armstrong - Community GovernorMrs Annette Harrison - Local Authority GovernorMr Shaun Field - Local Authority GovernorMrs Beverley Atherton                   -     Parent GovernorMrs Samantha Cragg - Parent GovernorMrs Nicola Fishburn - Parent GovernorMrs Angela Hayes - Parent GovernorMrs Diane Beeston - Staff GovernorMiss Anna Prior  - Staff GovernorMr Damon Donaldson - Headteacher

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AdmissionsAdmissions to the school for children entering our Reception Class (4/5yr olds) to Year 6 (10/11yr olds) are organised by the Local Authority. Reception class application forms are available during the autumn and spring terms with placements being offered in the summer term prior to commencement in September. Each class has a maximum number of 30 children, with the exception of our Nursery.

Mid-Year AdmissionsWe welcome new pupils into Britannia Bridge Primary School throughout the academic year from Reception to Y6, dependent on the availability. Please check our website for available places, links to applications forms, admission criteria and other admissions resources.

NurseryOur Nursery class (for our youngest children aged 3 or 4 years old) can accommodate a total of 52 children across the week, with a maximum of 26 children at any one time.

We offer our Nursery children and their families a degree of flexibility to choose when their child enjoys their free 15 hours per week. Families can request the following options:A – Mornings (Mon to Fri – 9am to 12pm)B - Afternoons (Mon to Fri – 12.30pm to 3.30pm)C - All day Monday (9am to 3pm), all day Tuesday (9am to 3pm) and Wednesday morning (9am to 12pm).D - Wednesday afternoon (12.30pm to 3.30pm), all day on Thursday (9am to 3pm) and all day on Friday (9am to 3pm).

We will endeavour to accommodate each family’s preferred choice of sessions. When initial preferences are unable to be accommodated, sessions will be allocated on a needs basis.A further information booklet is available for our Nursery parents.

Parents of new starters are encouraged to visit the school before their child starts. This is a great opportunity to meet the Headteacher, Staff and to see the school in operation. Letters will arrive home at least six weeks before the start of term sharing starting dates and offering opportunities to visit our school, including our foundation stage unit for each child and their family.

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Britannia Bridge Primary School Staff

Hayley Federici

P/T Nursery Teacher

Margaret Toms Cleaner

CarolToppingCatering

JudithWalker

Catering

DeborahStreet

Catering

Sharon BarnesWelfare

SharonChell

Welfare

Vacancy

Welfare

Nicola DormanWelfare

Margaret Toms

Welfare

DeborahHitchenWelfare

Dawn HickeyWelfare

Tracy Lack

Welfare

Ray HeyesWelfare

Breakfast Club

Lisa Bradbury

Nursery

Joanne GreenWelfare

Breakfast Club

Susan Mason

Y2

ClaireMeadows

RWIncPupil Premium

Ray Heyes

Breakfast Club

Carol Wilkinson

1 to 1

Elaine Bailey

Nursery

Jade Kearsley

Reception

Brenda Armstrong

Y5 & Y6

Ann SwiftY1

Sheryl Makin

Y3 & Y4

Christine Weaver

FSU Nurture

Sharon Webb

L. Mentor

Abigail RoachBursar

Ken ParrCaretaker

Claire CampbellAdministration Assistant

Diane BeestonSchool Business

Manager

Brenda McChrystal 1:1 Pupil Premium

Nathan BarnesGraduate Teacher

Karen MorrellY2 Teacher

Maria TemelY4 Teacher

Megan LewisY1 Teacher

Kathryn BoldY6 Teacher

VacancyPhase LeaderTeacher

Anthony Concannon

Lower KS2 LeaderY3 Teacher

Karen Thornhill Inclusion LeaderY5 Class Teacher

Laura DonaldsonFSU LeaderReception Teacher

Jill LucasAssistant Headteacher / Teacher

Anna PriorDeputy Headteacher

Damon DonaldsonHeadteacher

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Creative CurriculumThe school offers a broad and balanced creative curriculum, ensuring continuity and progression for each and every child in our care. This is based upon the understanding, acquisition and development of skills. A creative approach to the curriculum ensures that a meaningful, purposeful and exciting learning journey can be embarked upon by ‘each and every one’ of our children.

Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of our learners, ensuring that pupils achieve and make strong progress day by day and year by year, regardless of starting points or ability.

All the statutory areas of the national curriculum are planned for and taught through purposeful themes that meet the needs of our children and are carefully tailored around our community.

The practical application of skills and knowledge is utilised to develop our pupils into learners for life. Children are encouraged to develop inquisitive attitudes, self-esteem, responsibility and independence. Essential skills for learning and life and the development of spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects run as a golden thread throughout Britannia Bridge School life.

Celebrating pupils’ achievements and providing clear next steps is an integral part of each child’s learning process and forms the bedrock of the quality teaching and learning our children enjoy.

Foundation Stage – Nursery and ReceptionChildren in Nursery and Reception follow the ‘Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance’ for organisation and curriculum planning.

The Foundation Stage Unit is a self-contained purpose-built building, set in the grounds of our school playground. It houses an area of continuous provision, two focused teaching rooms and a nurture room entitled ‘The Poppy Room’.

Britannia Bridge Primary School prides itself on our strong parent partnerships, which encourage both school and our families to work together for the maximum possible benefit of the children.

Educational Activities and Visits

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Throughout the academic year the school makes use of a vast array of educational activities that take place both in and outside school in order to enhance your child’s excellent and enjoyable curriculum. These enrichment opportunities include visiting theatre companies, specialist providers, outdoor and adventurous residential trips and visits to a wide range of museums, zoos and habitats, to name but a few. All visits link carefully to planned themes and topics ensuring they are educationally beneficial experiences.

To support and help sustain these rich opportunities a voluntary contribution is requested from parents to offset these costs. In the event that a family cannot contribute financially, no child will be excluded from these activities and trips.

School UniformBritannia Bridge Primary School encourages all children to wear uniform consisting of royal blue sweatshirts, grey or dark trousers with white or blue polo shirts. Girls have the additional opportunity to wear grey, navy blue or tartan skirts with white or blue blouses/polo shirts. All uniform is available to order directly from Slater’s school Warehouse, at Eckersley’s Mill near Wigan Pier.

Parents are asked to ensure that all clothing is clearly marked with their child’s name. Sensible and smart footwear, ideally shoes, are required for school wear. No jewellery is allowed except for small studs for pierced ears.

Healthy School MealsMeals are cooked in the school kitchen enabling children to enjoy a healthy and nutritious choice of meals each day. School meals are served between 11.45am and 12.30pm in the school hall.

Dinner money is collected on a Monday morning and should be given to Mrs Beeston in the office in a tin or envelope clearly marked with their CHILD’S NAME, CLASS and AMOUNT ENCLOSED.

Children who choose to bring a healthy packed lunch to school are supervised by our trained team of Welfare staff and enjoy them alongside their friends who choose to have a school meal. Sweets and chocolates are not allowed. Families are encouraged to provide healthy packed lunches. For further advice and guidance please see any member of school staff.

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Child Protection and SafeguardingIt is the legal duty of the designated person for child protection (Child Protection Officer, Headteacher – Mr Donaldson) to seek support from relevant organisations and agencies should an issue of child protection be reported or a disclosure made by a child or adult. If anyone has any concerns with regards to child protection, please see Mr Donaldson at your earliest opportunity.

AttendanceGood attendance is vital to enable your child to make strong progress at school. We work very closely with families to encourage good attendance and remove any barriers that lead to missed time in school and missed learning opportunities.

Year TargetSet Inline with the National

Average

Attendance

Unauthorised

Authorised

2009/2010 94.5% 93% 2% 5%2010/2011 94.5% 93.5% 1.8% 4.7%2011/2012 94% 95% 0.7% 4.3%2012/2013 94% 94.6%* 0.8%* 4.6%*

*Autumn term 2012 and spring term 2013

Although whole school attendance has gradually improved over the last three years, it remains a focus to ensure each and every child makes the most out of every learning opportunity that is available.From the age of five it is every child’s legal entitlement to attend school and remains as the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child has good attendance.All unauthorised, persistent and frequently absent pupils are monitored closely by the school with support from the Local Authority’s Education Welfare Team who will support the family in ensuring every child receives their entitlement.

Illness, Absences and AppointmentsParents are required to contact the school on the first day of their child’s absence with a brief explanation of the reason. In the event that an absence lasts longer than 2 days we ask that parents contact school to provide an update.

If a child becomes ill at school, parents are contacted and asked to take the child home to recover. In the unlikely event that a serious accident was to occur, this situation would be dealt with in the same way unless hospital

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treatment is required. If parents are unable to be contacted, the Headteacher or Deputy Head will take the child to hospital.

Your child is encouraged to be on time for register at 9.00am, with doors opening at 8.50am. If your child arrives after 9.05am, they will be marked as late, but after 9.30am their lateness will be marked as unauthorised.

MedicationThe school has strong links with the local Health Service and our School Nurse Team are regular visitors to ensure the health and development of the pupils. Vision, hearing, height and weight checks are completed at key times as children progress through school.We are able to administer and store medicine in school. In the event your child requires medicine during the school day please contact Mrs Beeston, in the main school office.

The School DayBritannia Bridge’s Foundation Stage Unit has a range of sessions available for Nursery children to enjoy their 15 hours of free nursery entitlement. Further information is available directly from school or our website.

The school day for our children from Reception to Year 6 is organised as follows:

Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2

Doors Open 8.50am 8.50amSchool starts 9.00am 9.00amMorning Break 10.25am – 10.40am 10.25am – 10.40amLunch 11.45am – 12.55pm 12.00pm – 12.55pmAfternoon Break 2.15pm – 2.30pm 2pm - 2.15pmSchool Ends 3.30pm 3.30pm

Children are asked not to arrive at school before 8.40am, unless they attend our Breakfast Club or if absolutely necessary and prearranged with your child’s class teacher, as we are unable to accept responsibility for them before this time. If this causes a problem, please contact Mr Donaldson at your earliest convenience.

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Breakfast Club and After School ClubsWe currently run our very own Britannia Bridge Primary School Breakfast Club for children in Reception class to Y6. The cost of our (non-profit making) breakfast club is £2 per day and includes a healthy breakfast and wide selection of activities, fully supervised by our school staff.

Unfortunately, at the present time there is not a sufficient need for wrap around child care in the form of after school childcare. We regularly check the level of need with our parents and families and are keen to develop this service at cost price when it is required.

A wide range of after school and lunchtime clubs are on offer throughout the year from fencing and football to sewing and Glee (our school choir). This is a great optional opportunity for children to develop their interests, skills and talents by engaging in a wide variety of different activities.

Break TimesWith the exception of during bad weather, all children enjoy being active outside at break times. Please ensure that your child has adequate outdoor clothing, which is both warm and waterproof, in school each day.

Our Foundation Stage pupils make the most out of their continuous outdoors provision even when the weather isn’t ideal. We provide all-in-one rain suits and wellington boots when the weather requires them.

Healthy SnacksAs part of the National Fruit for Schools Scheme we have a variety of fruit and vegetables for our Key Stage 1 children to enjoy at break time. Regularly, free fruit is available to all children, including Key Stage 2 pupils, on a regular basis.

Toast is available for children in Year 1 onwards and can be purchased for 20p per day. As an alternative, parents can provide fruit or vegetables of their choice. As we are a healthy school, sweets or crisps are not allowed at break times.

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School InclusionBritannia Bridge Primary School is an inclusive school. We provide high levels of additional support catering for a full range of abilities, social and emotional demands and other factors. Tailor-made support packages and targeted intervention are carefully designed and regularly provided through a group and/or individual educational plan. Parents are involved every step of the way to ensure their child’s needs are met.At Britannia Bridge we are very proud of the wide variety of support we can provide through our Foundation Stage Nurture Room, Learning Mentor and our very own Play Therapist. These strongly support our inclusive school nature that aims to be ‘For Each and Everyone’.

Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesBritannia Bridge School supports a full range of Special Educational Needs. Work is differentiated within the class groups. Special arrangements are made where necessary and children may be supported within the classroom, withdrawn for small group work or benefit from one-to-one teaching. Outside agencies are consulted and brought in when needed. The Code of Practice is followed. Parents are encouraged to share individual education plans, and may make an appointment to visit school to discuss their child’s statement and progress at times other than set review times. We support and encourage all children to develop to their full potential whatever their needs.

Gifted and Talented PupilsAt Britannia Bridge we actively encourage children to pursue their talents. We offer football and rugby coaching, hold theatre, music and dance workshops and have enjoyed working with a wide range of specialists. We identify children who have educational aptitude and proactively support their learning. All lessons and learning opportunities are carefully designed to provide a high degree of challenge, which enable all children, including the most gifted and talented pupils, to be challenged and make progress.

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Parental InvolvementParents are encouraged to join in as many aspects of school life as possible. During the school year opportunities are arranged for parents and teachers to share and discuss the progress and achievements their child is making. There are also opportunities for parents to visit the school on open days, assemblies, special events and join our parent voice group to support Britannia Bridge Primary School in continual improvement.

We also run a variety of courses and workshops for parents from Cooking for Fun, First Aid to Positive Parenting Programmes. Recently, eleven of our parents and local community in completed their Working and Volunteering in

School course and helped them to attain a GCSE equivalence in English and Maths. Many have gone on to enjoy paid employment on their new career path!

Parents can make appointments to see the Headteacher should the need arise at any time.

Progress, Attainment and AchievementThroughout your child’s school life their progress is continually assessed and monitored. Targets for pupils are set and shared to ensure they know what their next step is and to help them to make good progress or better. Targets / next steps are shared with parents at Parents’ Evenings in October and March. All parents receive a comprehensive school report reflecting their child’s progress, attainment and curriculum coverage towards the end of the academic year.

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Homework ChallengesEach half term each teacher provides a comprehensive set of Home Challenges for children to engage in. Children are expected to complete a minimum of one home challenge of their choice each week. Home challenges cover the overwhelming majority of curriculum areas and are designed to be completed either as a family, on a individual basis or with an adult.In addition to Home Challenges we actively encourage children to read at home at least five times a week. We ask family members to keep a record in their child’s home reading journal. Please see our Home Reading Agreement for further information.

Physical EducationThroughout the school year, every child in Y1 to Y5 is given the opportunity to go to the local Swimming Pool and receive swimming lessons from professional swimming instructors.

All children, with the exception of those in Nursery, are required to have a PE kit in a named bag available in school every day. This should consist of pumps or trainers, t-shirt and shorts. Children are encouraged to bring a tracksuit or appropriate leisure wear for outdoor lessons.

All children have equal opportunity to participate in all sporting activities offered. A letter of explanation is required if a child is not able to participate.

Sex and Relationship EducationThe objective of sex and relationship education is to help and support young people through their physical, emotional and moral development. By using a planned programme of progression, which is age appropriate and firmly embedded in Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship (PSHE+C), we aim to help young people to respect themselves and others and move with confidence from childhood through adolescence into adulthood. They will be helped to develop the skills and understanding they need to live confident, healthy and independent lives.Please see our Sex and Relationship Education Policy for further information.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

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In all aspects of school life children enjoy a wealth of opportunities to develop the spiritual, moral, social and cultural attitudes and understanding that are necessary to become part of and contribute to a caring community. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education.

Behaviour and SafetyAs children mature they are encouraged to develop a sense of self-discipline through common sense and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with maturity.

Certain rules do exist relating mostly to the safety and welfare of themselves and each other. All children are expected to develop respect for everyone’s needs and rights and to show a care and a willingness to share and help each other.

At Britannia Bridge, our Behaviour Policy is consistently applied by all staff and is supported by clear rewards and sanctions. This is available in a separate booklet for parents.

Consideration of ComplaintsAny complaint should initially be addressed to the Headteacher. In the event of the problem remaining unresolved the problem should be put in writing, sealed in an envelope and addressed to the Chair of Governors, C/O Britannia Bridge Primary School. The matter will then be dealt with in accordance with the procedure of the Local Authority that has been adopted by the Governing Body.

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Public Access to DocumentsInspection copies or copies of any documents, which are required to be made available under the Freedom of Information Act, can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

School HolidaysSummer 2013

School Opens Tuesday 9th AprilBank Holiday Monday 6th May

Half Term Monday 27th May – Friday 31st MaySchool Closes Thursday 18th July

Autumn 2013School Opens Tuesday 3rd September

Half Term Thursday 28th October – Fri 1st NovemberSchool Closes Friday 20th December

Spring 2014School Opens Tuesday 7th January

Half Term Monday 17th February – Friday 21st FebruarySchool Closes Friday 4th April

Summer 2014School Opens Wednesday 23rd AprilBank Holiday Monday 5th May

Half Term Monday 26th May – Friday 30th MaySchool Closes Friday 18th July

Ince Children’s CentreBritannia Bridge Primary School has strong links with Ince Children’s Centre. The facility is located opposite Ince CE Primary School and is a fabulous resource for all children, young people and families within the Ince community. The Children’s Centre also organise and run many services and courses directly in our school.

The centre and our school are committed to:o The best start in life for every child o Better opportunities for parents o Affordable, good quality childcare o Stronger and safer communities

The centre is coordinated and led by Nicola Cunningham, two Family Link Workers Michelle Chadwick and Penny Docherty and an Information Assistant, Caroline Bennett. Parents and families are always warmly welcome. Please visit or call on 01942 245218

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School PartnershipsBritannia Bridge is a member, along with 9 other primary and 5 secondary schools, of the Kingsbridge Excellence Cluster. This initiative is to actively support schools in innovative practice and to raise standards. Britannia Bridge Primary School benefits greatly from a full variety of partnership working and inspirational activities for our children.Through the Kingsbridge Partnership we are also involved in training graduate teachers. Our Kingsbridge Graduate Teacher Training Programme was graded as outstanding by OFSTED in May 2012. We employ a graduate trainee teacher each year to work alongside one of our teachers to gain qualified teacher status. This provides us with the opportunity to train our teachers of the future to the highest standard and has proven very successful.

Pupil RoutesMany of the pupils at Britannia Bridge transfer to the following High Schools:-

o Rose Bridge High Schoolo Deanery High Schoolo Golborne High Schoolo Byrchall High School

We work very closely with our feeder High Schools, including visits out

Schools and projects within our school. This helps to ensure our Year 6 pupils have a very smooth and successful transition to Secondary School.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any advice, support or further information.

Kindest Regards,

From Each and Everyoneat

Britannia Bridge Primary School

HappinessEncouragement

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