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avell Primary and Nursery School

‘With a heart in the community, ahead in education…’

Executive Head

Simon Wakeman

[email protected]

Assistant Head Teachers

David Hopkins | Sarah Adams

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School Support Manager

Mel Egleton

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Chair of Governors Mike Allerton

[email protected]

Duckett Close | Norwich | NR1 2LR | t 01603 621927 | f 01603 627029 www.cavellprimary.net

School Brochure 2010/11

Welcome to Our School

Executive Head: Mr Simon Wakeman

Chair of Governors: Mr Mike Allerton

Type of School: Community

Cavell Primary & Nursery School

Duckett Close Norwich NR1 2LR

01603 621927

[email protected] www.cavell.norfolk.sch.uk

Cavell Primary & Nursery School Brochure 2010/11

Contents Welcome to Cavell Primary and Nursery School

• Introduction • Our Aims and Values • School Awards • Pupil Behaviour – school rules • The school site • Admissions into Nursery and the Main school • School Dates and Holidays

The School Community

• School Staff • Governors • Training new Teachers • Personal and Social Development • The School Council and School Monitors • Extended schools - Cavell Kids Club • Home School Agreement

The Curriculum

• General Organisation • Foundation Stage & Main School Curriculum • School Standards (SATs) • Sex and Relationship Education • SEN – Special Educational Needs / Gifted and Talented children • Trips and Visits • Charging and Remissions Policy • Extra-Curricular Activities – clubs, sports, arts, school grounds

Health Safety and Welfare

• Medical • Health and Safety • Times for the school day • Lunchtime and snack arrangements • Attendance

Links with Parents / Carers

• Cavell Friends • Events for Parents • Parent Support Advisors • Children’s Centre • School Uniform • Working at home • Reports and Record Keeping • Parental Concerns


Introduction

The purpose of this brochure is to give you information about our school. It cannot tell you everything, but can give you a flavour about how the school operates. If you would like to know more please contact the Headteacher who is always willing to show children, parents and carers around the school. If you visit, we are sure you will find that our school is a very happy, warm and welcoming place for children and adults to work in. The school was established in 1932. It moved into the present new building in 2004. We have a Nursery attached to the school which caters for children from 3 years old. The school is now designated as a Primary school and will take children until Year 6, when they are 11 years old. The school has recently (2008) had an extension added that includes a Children’s Centre, also managed by the school. The Children’s Centre provides a venue for such services as the local Health Visitors, Parent Support Advisors, Job Centre Plus and many other services to support parents and pre school children. The real quality of the school lies in the wide variety of facilities it offers children, parents and the wider community. It is a very well equipped school that provides a purposeful and secure learning environment for every child. The personal, social and emotional development of children is seen to be equally important as the academic and intellectual aspects of their education. It is to this end that as well as providing well equipped spacious classrooms (all with PCs and Interactive Whiteboards), a library, large hall and Design & Technology room and whole class ICT suite, emphasis is also placed on Special Educational Needs, with Positive Play and a large range of outdoor equipment and areas. The school runs an extensive programme of after school clubs, holiday clubs and activities and support for parents as well as children. The school prides itself on having an open and welcoming approach to parents. Their views are sought, valued and listened to. We see education as a very real partnership between home and school. We believe very much in our logo that a school should be at the heart of its community, and Cavell has a very big heart.

The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. However it must not be assumed that there will be no changes in present or following school years. Parents will be informed of any changes which may affect their child.

“Cavell Primary and Nursery School is a good school where care, guidance and support and personal development and well-being are outstanding” “The Curriculum is good and is enriched by a range of visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities” “All pupils love being at the school and really enjoy their lessons”

Ofsted Report June 2008


Our AIMS for Cavell Primary & Nursery School are: Happy, Stimulating Environment To welcome each child into a caring, secure and happy environment in which children, staff, parents and visitors are equally valued for their positive and unique qualities. At the same time ensuring that the facilities provided allow children to experience learning in a fun, exciting and stimulating environment, encouraging children to be

motivated.

Safe and Healthy Lifestyle To enable children to be aware of safe and healthy lifestyles, and to be aware of environmental issues affecting the world around them.

Creativity To encourage children to be creative.

High Standards of Teaching To provide a high standard of teaching, which draws upon the expertise of the individual members of staff, resulting in a correspondingly high level of learning and achievement for pupils.

High Standards of Learning To enable the children to achieve the highest possible standards and to make good progress in relation to their prior attainment by giving the children the opportunity to use a range of different learning styles.

Confidence and Independence To foster children's self esteem and confidence through encouragement and positive feedback in order that they become increasingly independent as learners. Providing guidance for children, while allowing them to make their own choices.

Think of Others To provide a wide knowledge of different cultures and beliefs to inspire tolerance, understanding and respect for others regardless of race, religion and ability, and to appreciate the efforts and contributions of others.

Responsibility To encourage the children to take responsibility for their own actions and demonstrate consistent standards of good behaviour.

Success To provide opportunities for everyone to experience success and to have their success celebrated.

Community Links To encourage parents and other members of the community into the school to work together in developing effective partnerships.

The Future To encourage the children to be well-rounded citizens of the future, with a passion for life-long learning.


School Awards

Healthy Schools Award

Cavell Primary and Nursery School achieved the National Healthy Schools Award in 2008. The award recognises schools that demonstrate a commitment to providing opportunities and facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Sports Activemark

This award was achieved because the percentage of pupils participating in at least 2 hours high quality PE and school sport each week is significantly above the national average; we hold a sports day every year; and we have met or bettered the national average for pupils participating in school sports clubs.

Investors in People In 2004, 2007 and again in 2011 we were awarded accreditation as “Investors in People”. This award recognises the emphasis we put on working together as a team and the importance we place on the continuous professional development of all our staff to help them do their various jobs in school even better.

Norfolk Quality Assurance Scheme Both the school’s Nursery and the Cavell Kids Club have achieved accreditation under the Norfolk Quality Assurance Scheme. Having this accreditation indicates a high level of quality. The assessment procedure is broader in scope and goes beyond the expectations of The National Standards.

Investors in Families

Cavell Primary and Nursery School achieved the Investors in Families Award in 2009. The award recognises those schools and other settings that work with families to achieve the five outcomes of Every Child Matters.

Financial Management Standard in Schools

In February 2010 Cavell Primary achieved the Financial Management in Schools standard. This demonstrates that the school, it’s operation and resources are managed in an efficient and effective manner.


Pupil Behaviour

Children are expected to behave themselves in school, to be considerate towards other

children and staff and to take care of equipment. If a child persistently breaks this code,

parents will be informed and their co-operation sought in finding a solution to the problem.

It is understood that such things as a new baby in the family, a sudden death or some

upset at home can cause your child to behave differently at school. Equally, a worry over

school work or a falling out with a friend can cause problems at home so please if you have

any concerns, speak in the first instance to your child’s teacher.

Cavell School Rules

These are a set of rules drawn up by the children, and reviewed each year. They are displayed in school and have been made into a song with actions.

“Look after our school, And everyone in it, Be kind and helpful

To everyone. Play thoughtfully And walk in school,

Tell the truth And be polite!”

“Look after our school, And everyone in it,

Talk about our problems, And fallings out. Work really hard, And do our best, Arrive on time,

And don’t be late!”

If a child is experiencing particular difficulty and cannot cope with a situation then they are temporarily removed from it for a period of reflection. If your child is experiencing difficulties the class teachers will let you know as soon as possible.

Bullying is rare in our school. We consider it to be totally unacceptable. If you, or your child, have any concerns please let us know immediately so that we can deal with the situation. The co-operation of parents in encouraging disciplined behaviour is welcomed.


The School Site

The school is located on the southern edge of Norwich, just off the main Ring Road. We have a lovely new school building with a large outdoor area, including a playing field, large playground with fixed play equipment, staff and visitor car park and nature areas including a pond. As with most schools today, access can sometimes be difficult by car, but as we are a school that is part of the Healthy Schools Project, we encourage all children to walk or cycle to school as often as possible.

Entry to the school is from Duckett Close and the Lakenham Way, either on foot or by bicycle. All visitors must go to the main entrance and register with the office. Pupils in the main school enter the building through the “Pods” attached to their classrooms. These pods are cloakrooms with toilet facilities for two classes each. Nursery pupils have their own entrance which is also the cloakroom. Year 6’s classroom does not have a “Pod”, however it has its own entrance next to the classroom

During the school day, anybody who wishes to gain access to the school must go to the main entrance as all gates and outside doors are locked.

Maps Courtesy of Bing Maps

Maps Courtesy of Bing Maps


Aerial Photo of the whole site of Cavell Primary and Nursery School

Aerial Photo of the area surrounding Cavell Primary and Nursery School,

showing nearby road names

These photos were taken in May 2005 by Commission Air


Information about Admissions (Please visit the Norfolk County Council website for further information – www.norfolk.gov.uk

[Education & Learning – Schools – School Admissions])

Into Nursery

Children may be admitted into nursery class at the beginning of the term following their third birthday, if a place is available. Children usually start nursery class at the beginning of the term in September, January or April. For children moving into the area, where a place is available, children may start mid-term.

Cavell Primary and Nursery School offers five part-time sessions each week throughout the school year. The times of these sessions will be as follows:

Mornings: 8:45 – 11.45am Afternoons: 12.15pm – 3.15pm

Nursery places are limited and some of these places are reserved for children with special educational needs.

If there are more applications for places than there are places available, preference will be given to children living nearest the school according to the following criteria in this order of priority:

1. children with a statement of Special Educational Needs naming that school. 2. children in public care who are due to start school 3. children who are due to start school, living in the area served by the school who have a

brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission 4. living in area with no brother or sister at the school 5. children who are due to start school, living outside the area served by the school who have

a brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission 6. children who are due to start school, living outside the area served by the school who have

no brother or sister at the school

If a child is given a place in the nursery class, it does not mean the child will automatically have an admission place in the Reception Year. Parents will have to apply separately for a place for their child in the main school.

Although a child’s five early education sessions may be split between a playgroup and a nursery class, to maximise the use of the nursery class place the school will allocate the additional sessions not attended to another child. If the child attends the nursery class for five sessions weekly, any sessions at another pre-school will have to be funded by the parent. It is not possible for parents to select to pay for nursery class sessions. If parents do not wish their child to attend nursery class for five sessions weekly, they must tell the Headteacher in order that the additional sessions may be allocated to another child. (This may mean that 5 sessions will not be available later that academic year if they wish to increase sessions).

Alternatively, parents may delay the child’s admission into nursery class. (This may mean that a place will not be available later in the academic year if required).

Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child should contact the school, or, as places are now controlled by the LEA, the LEA (Children’s Services) directly.

Parents will usually hear whether their child has a place at the nursery by early May.


Into the Main School

As a Community School, we follow the Norfolk County Council policy for first admission to school, which is as follows:

By law children must start statutory education full time at the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday. Where admission is offered prior to compulsory school age, parents may defer their child’s entry into school until later in that academic year.

Children born between 1st September and the end of February may start school full time at the beginning of the autumn term before their fifth birthday.

Children born between the 1st March and 31st August may start school part-time at the beginning of the autumn term before their fifth birthday and full-time at the beginning of the spring term before their fifth birthday.

Cavell Primary and Nursery offers children who will reach their fifth birthday between 1st March and 31st August five part-time sessions each week throughout the autumn term. The times of these sessions will be as follows:

Mornings: 8.50am –11.50am

Our admission policy allows children to start school earlier than the law requires. However the law also allows parents to ask for their child to be admitted, but lets them delay the start date until later in the school year. The child must start school by the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday and the place must be taken up by the start of the summer term.

If the parent informs us that they wish to delay the child’s entry, the place will be held and will not be offered to another child.

If there are more applications for places than there are places available, the Local Authority will give preference to children living nearest the school according to the following criteria in this order of priority:

1. children with a statement of Special Educational Needs naming that school. 2. children in public care who are due to start school 3. children who are due to start school, living in the area served by the school who have a

brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission 4. children who are due to start school, living outside the area served by the school who have

a brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission 5. children who are due to start school, living outside the area served by the school who have

no brother or sister at the school

Parents applying for a place at Cavell Primary and Nursery School for their child will need to contact the school office or go direct to Norfolk County Council. School admissions are now controlled centrally by the Council, who will send parents an information pack in the September before the year of admission.

Parents will usually hear whether the child has a place at the school by early May.

Children with special educational needs, but without a statement of special educational needs, are treated in the same way as any other applicant. This means they will not be turned down for a place just because the school thinks it cannot cater for their needs.


Term Dates

Autumn Term 2010

Staff Development Days Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd September

Term begins on Monday 6th September Half-term week is Monday 25th to Friday 29th October School opens on Monday 1st November Term ends on Friday 17th December (3:00pm)

Spring Term 2011

Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January Staff Development Day Tuesday 4th January Term begins on Wednesday 5th January Half-term week is Monday 21st to Friday 25th February School opens on Monday 28th February Term ends on Friday 8th April (3:00pm)

Summer Term 2011

Bank Holiday Monday 25th April Term begins on Tuesday 26th April School is closed on Monday 2nd May Half-term week is Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June School opens on Monday 6th June Closed for Norfolk Show Thursday 30th June Term ends on Friday 22nd July (3:00pm)

School term dates are available on the Norfolk County Council website: www.norfolk.gov.uk

The School Community


School Staff

Teaching staff

Linda Talbot Nursery Teacher Nursery

Kirsty Frary Nursery Teacher

Simon Wakeman Executive Head

David Hopkins Assistant Head Teacher, Class Teacher

Sarah Adams Assistant Head Teacher, SENCO and Class Teacher

Sarah Smith Class Teacher

Bobby Kelly Class Teacher

Kerry Lawn Class Teacher

Peter Dean Class Teacher

Rachel Burchell Class Teacher

James Edwards Class Teacher

Faith Bradbury Class Teacher

Tracey Stewart-Sheppard Class Teacher

Main School

Kate Bird Class Teacher

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Tracey Bocz Inclusions Manager and Support Staff Team Leader

Mel Fisher Peer Mentoring Leader

Nikki Kennard Cover

Main School

Julie Foster Cover

Teaching Assistants

Marie Aldred Heather Bird Melissa Burgess Sara Dellar Jolene Edwards Rachael Hardy

Wendy King Fidele Manning Leslie Mills Stephanie Moore

Melisa Neve Lisa Nichols

Diana Plowman Gail Rumsby Sam Smith Marie Turner Suzie Willimott

Senior Midday Supervisors

Peter Dean Melisa Neve

Midday Supervisors

Sharon Adams Melissa Burgess Rachel Eglen Amanda Marrison

Leslie Mills Stephanie Moore Shelley Moore Marie Turner

Support Staff

School Support Manager and

Admin Team Leader

Mel Egleton Administrative

Staff

Rachael Brett, Amanda

Butters & Gayle Carr

Extended Schools Co-ordinator Carla Nichols Counsellor Jo Prince

ICT Technician James Slater Caretaking &

Cleaning

Stephen Remmington, Terry

Gaul & Shelly Moore

Cook in Charge Tracey Arthurton


School Governors

Governors are like a Board of Directors who have legal duties, powers and responsibilities.

Staff governors serve for a one year term of office. All other governors serve for a term of

four years. Governors support the aims and values of the school.

They are appointed to help:-

• Decide what is taught

• Set standards of behaviour

• Approve how the school budget is spent

The Governing Body is made up of:-

• Parents

• Staff at school

• Local council representatives

• Community representatives

Mike Allerton Community Governor Chair of Governors

Johanne Steward Parent Governor Vice Chair of Governors

Susan Lower Parent Governor

Debbie Hudson Parent Governor

Susan March Parent Governor

Mark Body Parent Governor

Hayley Goodson Community Governor

Judi Cooke Community Governor

Amanda Butters Associate Governor

Sue Inglesfield Associate Governor for Children’s Centre

Marion Maxwell LEA Governor

Steve Farthing LEA Governor

Sara Dellar

James Edwards

Staff Governor

Staff Governor

Simon Wakeman Staff Governor (Head)

Information about these Governors and minutes of meetings are displayed on the Parent notice boards. If you need to make a more formal request to the Governors please write to: Tracey Bocz The Clerk to Governors c/o Cavell Primary & Nursery School.


Trainee Teachers

Our school helps to train new teachers. We were pleased to be invited to become part of two locally based initial teacher training programmes. It is a credit to our experienced and excellent teachers that this happens. There are many advantages for our school when a trainee arrives:

• All the staff show their skills at their best and are proud of the way the children respond.

• The teachers really think about what, why and how they are teaching. This means that the quality of learning in our school is always improving.

• The children benefit from enthusiastic and energetic trainee teachers that come with many exciting ideas and approaches

• Whilst the trainee teacher will gradually learn to lead the teaching and planning, their class teacher will closely monitor them at all times.

• Having a trainee in your child’s class gives your child’s teacher an opportunity to spend some time with small groups and individuals.

We will let you know if your child’s class is to have a trainee teacher for a period of time. If you would like more information about our school’s involvement in teacher training please do not hesitate to speak to the class teacher or Mr Wakeman the Headteacher.


Personal and Social Development

Our school is a happy community where children and adults learn and play together. We value individuality and care for and respect one another. Both adults and children are expected to express their feelings verbally - to listen to each other and to adapt their behaviour to take account of the needs and feelings of others. All our children are encouraged to be independent and to consider the needs of others. Anti-social or physically aggressive behaviour is unacceptable. Children are taught “Talking Out” as a way of solving problems and conflicts. This involves talking to each other about the problem and negotiating the outcome. Adult help is there if a solution cannot be reached or the children involved are not yet able to express themselves clearly.

• Adults in the school act as good, positive role models; • Children are taught how to listen to each other and how to talk together to agree a

solution; • Space (both emotional and physical) is provided for children to talk out; • Adults support the talking out as children are learning the skills, or as back-up; • Opportunities are provided within the curriculum for co-operative learning,

especially in PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) To support the above skills children are encouraged to develop responsibility, autonomy and independence through:

• Giving them opportunities to make sensible choices i.e. where to sit in assembly; • Supporting and helping each other – classroom buddy, playground buddy, Cues; • A formal voice – through the Schools Council; • Responsibility through monitors; • Emotional literacy – through circle time.


The School Council

One boy and one girl from each class are chosen by ballot to make up the School Council. They then appoint a Chairperson and a Secretary.

The School Council meet regularly with the Class Teacher, Kerry Lawn. The School Council have so far made suggestions about playground equipment, started a buddy system for playtimes, and have given advice and suggestions for such things as colour schemes for decorating the school, and which charities we should support.

At Cavell we believe in developing a community that works together. We believe in enabling children to be partners in their own education, by having the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the school environment and ethos.

The School Council provides a structure within which pupils feel ownership of, and respect for, decisions, rules and systems made for the common good. Every child learns from personal experience how to contribute to society as a whole, and what it means to be an active citizen.

The School Council is also responsible for appointing the school monitors, who complete application forms and obtain references for the posts.

School Monitors

Job descriptions are produced, and the children reflect on their strengths and personal qualities before applying for the post. They then fill in application forms and obtain references from friends or teachers. If they are given a post they wear a badge to show their position. Monitor jobs this term have included: Library, Lunch Trolley, Singing, Walking and Composting Monitors. The C.B.s are also part of this system – they are Cavell Buddies whose purpose is to make sure that at playtimes, any child who is upset or lonely has someone to turn to.


Extended Schools

Cavell Primary and Nursery School provides a wide range of facilities that allow children, young people and their parents/carers to access a core offer of services.

A varied range of activities, including study support, sport and music clubs, combined with childcare in primary schools.

Childcare is provided 48 weeks of the year, for children aged over 3 years.

Additional Afterschool activities include, cooking, arts and crafts, film club, Karate, outdoor games, homework and dance, plus football training by Norwich City Football Club’s Football in the Community coaches.

Parenting and family support and swift and easy access to targeted and specialist services

• A Parent Support Advisor is available to provide families with support and advice. They also offer Parenting Classes.

• A Portage Home Visitor works closely with families with children aged 0-5yrs who have a disability or additional needs.

• Home Start Volunteers support families through home visits and by providing activities for families within the community.

• Family Learning Programmes are held to provide families the opportunity to play and learn together.

• Early Support advice is available for families with children who have a disability or additional needs.

• A Positive Play Programme is offered to children that have emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties.

• A child’s counsellor is also available for children who may need specialist support. • Cavell Primary School works in partnership with East City and Framingham Earl Area

Children’s Centre and has made positive links with local midwives, health visitors and child minders.

Community access to facilities including adult and family learning, ICT and sports grounds

Cavell Primary welcomes community use of their facilities and offers a range of activities for families which include: • Mini Music Makers (for parents/carers with children aged 0-5yrs) • Tots Tea (for parents/carers with children aged 0-3yrs) • Under 2’s group • Stay and Play sessions (in partnership with Portage services) • Toy library • Adult Education Classes • ICT classes for adults • Adult aerobic classes

Breakfast Club – 8:00am-8:45am Full day Care – 8.00am-6.00pm Wraparound Club – 11:15am-12:15pm

Afterschool Club – 3:15pm-6.00pm Holiday Club 8.00am-6.00pm


Cavell Kids

This is the name of the out of school club. The Cavell Kids team can be contacted on 07958 062920 for further information about hours, cost, and anything else you want to know.

Home – School Agreement

All parents are asked to sign a Home – School Agreement when their child starts at Cavell. This document sets out what the Parent can do to help their child do well at school and what the school will do for you and your child. As a result of consultation with the School’s Council, our new agreement now includes a section for your child to read and agree to. The aim of this agreement is to strengthen ties between the school and its families. We believe that a child who is supported in their education will be much happier and more successful in their life.


The Curriculum


The Curriculum

General

Our Nursery and Reception classes follow the curriculum guidance for the Foundation Stage now published as the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Other classes follow the National Curriculum 2000 for Key Stages One and Two. We are also an International Primary Curriculum School www.internationalprimarycurriculum.com

Our Teaching and Learning policy underpins our practice in the classrooms. All staff work together as a team to make sure that the social and emotional needs of the children are given as much priority as their learning objectives. We pay special attention to individual learning styles and abilities. We believe that learning should be both challenging and fun for both adults and children. We prize the positive partnership we have with parents and there are occasional parent workshops/ information sessions on curriculum matters. The Curriculum is based on international topics and themes to engage and motivate the children.

“Teaching and learning are good. There are excellent relationships and classroom routines ensure pupils are on task and focused on their learning.” “The curriculum is good and is enriched by a range of visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities”



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum

This covers the Nursery and Reception classes. The different areas of the curriculum are:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development • Problem solving, Reasoning and Numeracy • Knowledge and Understanding of the World • Physical Development • Creative Development • Communication, Language and Literacy

These are taught through the use of topics / themes. A copy of the topics to be covered each term is on display in the classroom. The emphasis in the Reception Class is through a play based curriculum, which builds upon experience gained in the Nursery Class.

Main School Curriculum

This covers Years 1 to 6. Children are taught through a topic / theme, which over the year will cover Literacy, Numeracy, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology, ICT, Music and RE. Other subjects are sometimes taught separately, i.e. PE games, Music, RE and aspects of Literacy and Numeracy. As with the Foundation Stage, a copy of what is going to be taught each term is always made available to parents, generally outside the classroom.

“There is good teaching across the foundation stage”

“The curriculum is well planned and includes all the areas of learning” “There is very good adult supervision and children are safe. The well-trained teaching assistants know when and how to support” “Children concentrate well on their chosen activities and work collaboratively”


“There is a high emphasis on developing the personal and social skills of pupils within the curriculum. A particular strength are the teaching programmes used for personal, social and health education. The curriculum is enriched by visits to local educational centres such as wildlife parks, art galleries and museums and by the many visitors that come to the school.”



English English / Literacy is taught daily and includes shared and guided reading and writing using Big books and guided reading books, phonics teaching spelling and an awareness of grammar. Children also have handwriting lessons at least once a week. Reading

• We encourage children to enjoy reading and regard reading as a real pleasure. • Children have a reading book from a wide range of books. • Reading is taught through whole class groups and individual sessions. • Children are most successful in reading if they are supported at home as well as in

school. All children are given an individual reading book and a book bag to keep this in. Children are also allowed to borrow one book at a time from the well stocked school library. Times to change the library book are provided in school time or the library is open after school 2 days a week when parents can exchange the books with their child. See the poster in the Library for opening times. Speaking and Listening We believe that speaking and listening is the key to reading and writing. It goes across all the subject areas. Role play areas are set up in Reception and Key Stage 1 and often into Key Stage 2. This helps the children to express their ideas and feelings. Writing We aim to give children different purposes to write e.g. stories, letters, invitations etc. Through reading and speaking and listening the children learn models of different types of writing and how to structure their own. Handwriting Emphasis is placed on teaching a neat, legible style of handwriting leading to doing joined up writing. Children are encouraged to take a pride in the presentation of their work. Lower case letters Upper case letters

Spelling Spelling is taught through phonics and word families. The children have lots of activities planned to practice spelling rather than just spelling tests.


Mathematics Maths is taught as a daily lesson. Generally the class will spend some time working as a whole class practising mental maths, a main maths topic and then group work. We believe it is important for children to be able to do simple calculations in their heads and to apply these in everyday situations. Children are taught several ways and encouraged to talk about methods they find work best for them. The children often have maths situations that work across other topics they may be learning about. They undertake mathematical investigations connected with:- Number, measurement, space, shape, data handling and graphs Science Science is taught through fun practical and interesting activities to encourage the children to look at and ask questions about the world around them. They are encouraged to learn certain skills needed for science:-

• Investigation, problem solving and “fair” testing • Scientific enquiry • The development of good basic scientific knowledge • The ability to communicate and record results of their findings

The children use the school grounds where nature trails have been set up including supervised visits to the wildlife and pond area. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) All children are given the opportunity to use the computers. All classrooms have up to date PCs and there is a portable lap top station so that a whole class at a time can use lap tops. The school also has a newly opened ICT suite. The children are taught computer skills as well as given the opportunity to practice these skills and use the computers across the other curriculum areas. The whole school is networked so all computers can access the Internet. This is strictly controlled and there is a filter provided by the local authority. Art and Design The children are given lots of opportunities to work practically and imaginatively with a variety of materials, tools and methods. They explore colour, texture, pattern and form. They are encouraged to evaluate and talk about their own work and the work of other artists they are shown. Design Technology (DT) The children are taught design technology through learning how to take an idea and make a design from it, learning how to use different tools and equipment and to use them safely. They are encouraged to evaluate their finished design to see how successful they were and what could maybe be improved.


Music Every child has class music sessions. In these lessons children listen to other music and talk about it, they use a variety of musical instruments to create their own music and they sing. They also take part in weekly singing lessons both in their class, in Key stages and all together. They have the chance to be in a school choir. Older children have lessons in recorder, drums and keyboard from visiting instructors and the chance to continue with these at after school clubs. This range will increase as the children become older. Physical Education (PE) All children have up to two hours of PE a week. This is in the form of games, gymnastics dance and for older children, swimming. The children also learn the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. There is a large, well equipped hall and extensive ground for outdoor PE. The school also provides a variety of equipment and activities at playtimes and dinner times to keep the children active. There is a wide variety of after school clubs that give children the chance to learn other sports or play more of the same. The school holds a sports morning and a traditional sports day afternoon. Geography The geography curriculum provides the children with the opportunity to learn about different places and people in the world around them. They study the local area around the school, and compare this to other places further away. They are taught how to read maps and about caring for the environment. They also have the chance mainly in KS1, to learn about the travels of the school bear called Barnaby and his friend Betty and to share with other children, through taking the bear with them, any travels they might go on themselves. History Children are taught about the past and changes in lifestyle. They learn about famous men and women and important events in the past. They also learn how we know about events in the past, where this information comes from and how we can find out ourselves about the past through asking questions. Religious Education (RE) Religious Education and Collective Worship (assembly) are delivered in accordance with the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus. Through Religious Education and Collective Worship, children are taught about major religions in a way that is appropriate to their age and level of understanding. There is an assembly each day either whole school, Key stage assemblies or class assemblies that provide an opportunity for moral and spiritual development through stories, poems, songs and plays. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education or the daily Collective Worship. If you wish to do this you need to contact the Headteacher.


Sex & Relationship Education Sex and relationship education is taught as part of the Personal Social and Health Education programme. It is not taught separately, but rather in a form appropriate to the age and maturity of the child. In the Early Years the area of human reproduction is dealt with on a one-to-one need (or ready) to know basis, and in close liaison with parents. The older children have a set programme. This is discussed and made known to parents well in advance.


School Performance Information

National Curriculum Test Results for 2009 These tables show detailed results for Year 2 pupils achieving each level at the school at the end of Key Stage 1. Level 2 is the expected achievement for most children. Level 3 is above average. W represents the pupils who are working towards a level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1

School Results 2009

Teacher Assessment

Percentage at each level 36 eligible

pupils in final

year of Key

Stage 1 W 1 2 2c 2b

2a

3+ Pupils

Disapplied Pupils Absent

Speaking and

Listening 3 0 97 0 0 0 0 0 0

Reading 3 28 0 25 14 17 14 0 0

Writing 3 31 0 31 22 11 3 0 0 Mathematics 3 22 0 22 19 25 8 0 0

Science 0 14 81 0 0 0 6 0 0

National Results 2008

Teacher Assessment

Percentage at each level

W 1 2 2c 2b 2a 3+ Pupils

Disapplied Pupils Absent

Speaking and Listening

2 11 65 0 0 0 21 0 0

Reading 3 13 0 13 22 24 25 0 0 Writing 5 15 0 22 27 19 12 0 0

Mathematics 2 8 0 16 25 27 21 0 0 Science 2 9 67 0 0 0 22 0 0


Special Educational Needs

We welcome all children, whatever their needs.

Each class has a Teaching Assistant, this helps us to differentiate the curriculum and to ensure that all children are included and can experience success. Occasionally children are withdrawn from the classroom for individual or small group support. There is good access within and around the School site, and our disabled toilet has a level access shower and changing facilities. The school works closely with the School Support Service which includes Speech Therapists, an Educational Psychologist, Behavioural and Learning Support Teachers, School Health Adviser and a School Doctor. The Assistant Head is the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is the Inclusions Manager who is qualified in supporting various Special needs e.g. Dyslexia and Speech and Language problems. They, together with the teachers, are responsible for regularly reviewing the needs of the children throughout the school. Any concerns about a child’s learning or behaviour will be discussed with parents/ carers at the earliest opportunity. Their views will, of course, be considered when planning a programme of support. Parents/Carers are consulted regularly throughout their child's time with us at Cavell and when the time comes to transfer to their next school.

“The progress made by pupils who find learning difficult and who have statements of special educational needs is excellent” “Inclusion is excellent and there is outstanding provision for pupils who find learning difficult” “Outstanding support is in place for pupils who find learning difficult”



School Trips / visits

• All trips are discussed with the Headteacher before any arrangements are made • Visits will always relate to the curriculum • Parents will be informed of the visit and of any voluntary contribution that may be

needed. • Parents must give written permission. • All trips are planned well in advance and full risk assessments are made. • The older children are invited on residential trips. Examples of school trips undertaken include Gressenhall, the Castle Museum, the Forum, and Southwold.

Charging and Remissions Policy

It is our belief that learning is enhanced through being placed in real-life contexts. We plan a number of educational visits during the year. We also invite artists, storytellers, musicians and others into school, knowing how valuable these early creative experiences are. From time to time you will be asked for contributions towards the costs of these activities. No child is ever deprived of any activity because of financial difficulty. However, if the level of overall contributions is too low it may be necessary to cancel an activity. The School can request a contribution towards damage or loss of equipment caused by pupil's behaviour. A copy of the School's Charging Policy is available from the Headteacher.


Health & Safety


Health safety and Welfare

Medical The School Nurse The school Health Team is based at Woodlands, Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TU. Tel: 01603 218158 The Health Authority offers, to every parent with a child in Reception Year, an appointment with the school Health Assistant in order to check hearing, vision, height, and weight. This school is committed to promoting the health and welfare of all pupils. Accidents / Medical • There are always members of staff on site who are qualified first-aiders. • The first-aiders deal with any minor incidents, informing the Headteacher or Assistant

Headteacher if the injury is serious or there are concerns. • If your child appears unwell or has an accident the school will contact you immediately.

You must make sure that the school has up-to-date contact details at all times. If your child suffers from a bout of diarrhoea and/or sickness, he/she must be kept home from school for a minimum of 48 hours following the last incidence. This increases to 72 hours for Nursery children. Medicines • School staff are not able to administer medicines, except in exceptional circumstances

where the Headteacher has agreed. • Asthma inhalers are kept safely in the classroom, along with a register, and list the

necessary dosage and times the inhalers should be taken. Children administer their own inhalers, while supervised by a member of staff.

• Head lice are a constant problem, and we recommend that parents use a ‘nit comb’ when their child’s hair has been washed and conditioned. If the lice are persistent then a preparation from a chemist should be used. If a child has head lice, the whole family should be treated to prevent re-infestation. You do not need to keep your child away from school if they have head lice

Where a child has permanent medical needs, a care plan is drawn up with parents to show all staff what should be done in certain circumstances. The school must be informed of all medical needs.


Health and Safety Issues

There are some health and safety issues that are very important to the well-being of the children, which we ask parents to comply with:- Car parking As the school is situated at the end of a close, there is a problem with traffic flow and parking. We ask if possible for parents to walk or cycle with the children to school, or, if you have to use a car, please park safely away from the school entrance. There are parking places five minutes walk away or children can use the school’s walking bus. The staff car park gates are locked at the beginning and end of the school day, so you will not be able to bring your car onto the school grounds. Security While the school is in session the field gate and the Lakenham Way gate are locked, and children are secure. The most vulnerable times are when children come into school and go home. So that teachers can keep a check on this at picking up times: • Children will be handed to their parents at the classroom door. • No child will be handed to any adult other than the parent unless the parent has:-

1. informed the teacher in writing or verbally, or 2. rung the school to say who the child will be collected by.

• Any parent may apply for permission for their child to walk home unaccompanied. This is only recommended for older children. When permission is granted these children may bring a mobile phone in with them, however the school can accept no responsibility for its loss.

Play Equipment. Children are not allowed onto the play equipment without supervision. It is also designed for particular ages of children. We ask that when parents are waiting to pick up their children they do not allow younger brothers and sisters to play on this equipment for their own safety. Jewellery and personal belongings • Jewellery including earrings, necklaces and bracelets may not be worn in school as

accidents can happen in P.E lessons, in the classroom or in the playground which could cause serious injury to a child. The school is also not able to guarantee to look after them.

• We accept that children like to have pierced ears, but again for reasons of safety, only small studs are allowed – no sleepers, no dangling earrings.

• Toys, collector cards, etc should not be brought to school. • Mobile Phones see security above


Child Protection and Safeguarding We want all our children to grow and develop in a secure and positive environment. The physical and emotional well-being of each child is carefully monitored. Every member of school staff has a duty to ensure the safety of the children. We wish to work with you, as parents and carers, to ensure the best possible care for your child. Occasionally there are situations which give us a cause for concern, and which we have to refer to the Social Work section of Children’s Services. Our prime concern is always the well-being of the children. If we act it is to protect the child. We are required by law to follow the procedures laid down by the Norfolk Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). By following the procedures we are in no way inferring that any parent or carer is responsible for wrong-doing. Our designated officer for Safeguarding is Mr Wakeman, or in his absence, Mrs Bocz, Inclusions Manager. All the LSCB procedures and protocols are on the LSCB page of the Norfolk County Council Website: http://www.lscb.norfolk.gov.uk


The school day of Year R and Year 1

• The doors are open at 8:40am. We encourage parents of younger children to stay, sharing the first 5-10 minutes, with their child.

• The Nursery is open from 8:45am. • A welcome board is shown on the Interactive Whiteboard, with a pre-registration

activity. Sometimes this might be quiet reading. • In reception, and at the start of Year 1, there would be activities for the children to do

set out on the tables. • The morning session for reception ends at 11:50am. • Lunch time for the main school is 12:00pm –1:00pm. • The school day finishes at 3:15pm. • Nursery sessions are: 8:45am – 11:45am and 12:15pm – 3:15pm

Registers • The children self register when they come in. • This is then checked with the official register which is taken at 8.50am. This is the

official time for the start of the school day. • Any children arriving late at school, i.e. after 8.50am, must enter through the main

office. Parents will be asked to sign their child into school in the Late Book. Staff will then take children to their classrooms.

Playtimes • Morning playtime is 10.20am - 10.35am Reception, 1, 2 and 10.40am – 10.55am Years

3, 4, 5, 6. • On wet days the children stay in their classrooms and have wet play equipment and

games. • We have made it a priority to provide outdoor equipment for children to use at

playtimes. To exercise, to share and to have fun with their friends we have: • Fixed play equipment • An Adventure Trail • Playground markings for games • Footballs and goals • Small play equipment such as bats, balls, skipping ropes, etc

• We also have quiet areas and seating where children can sit and chat, or eat their snack.

• There is a playtime of 10 minutes during the afternoon. The time for this, and the supervision, is arranged by the class teacher and support staff.

• Key Stage Two, i.e. Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 do not have an afternoon play time.

Toilets Children are encouraged to use the toilets at break times to avoid disruption of lessons, however they may visit the toilet when they need, informing the Teacher / Teaching Assistant (TA) that they are going. Any ‘accidents’ are dealt with quickly, calmly and with the minimum of fuss, so that the child does not feel bad about what has happened. We do have some spare clothes in school for children to change into, and would ask that they be returned as soon as possible after any ‘accident’ in a clean condition.


Lunchtime and Snack Arrangements

Play- time snack At morning play a snack of fresh fruit is available for children in Nursery, Reception, and Years 1 and 2 free of charge, as part of the government’s free fruit scheme. Older children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 may order fruit per term at a cost, or may bring fruit from home. Juice is on sale daily, or milk can be ordered termly. Lunchtime

You have the option to choose:- • To have your child at home for lunch • To have a cooked school meal provided by our kitchen or a school

packed lunch • To provide a packed lunch

• Reception children staying at school for lunch go to the hall at 11.50am. • Other Year groups go from 12.00pm on a rota basis • There are at least 10 Midday Supervisory Assistants (MSAs) on duty. • All the children eat together. • If it is a “wet lunch time” the children return to their classrooms and use the wet play

equipment and games, supervised by the MSA in their year group. Packed lunches should be brought in a lunchbox, clearly marked with your child’s name, and will be placed on the lunch trolley outside the classroom first thing in the morning. The trolleys are then taken to the kitchen and are not accessible again until lunchtime. Lunches should not include sweets, fizzy drinks, glass bottles or cans. Hot dinners or school packed lunches are available and are prepared and cooked on the school site by our school cook, Mrs Arthurton. Meals should be ordered and paid for, in advance, every Monday, with the money placed in a sealed container/envelope, clearly marked with your child’s name. Weekly meal order forms are available from your child’s class on a Friday afternoon. If your child is absent on a Monday, meals can be ordered and paid for on their return to school. If meals are not ordered, please remember to send your child to school with a packed lunch. If you are eligible for Free School Meals (i.e. on Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance, or you receive Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit) please let the office know, and we can give you an application form to apply. Any queries about either Free School Meals or paying for school dinners should be directed to the office, where Mrs Carr will be more than happy to help you.

At the time of printing this brochure, school meals cost £2.05 per day


Attendance

Regular school attendance is very important. Please ensure your child attends regularly and on time. Registration and doors close at 8.50am. Please note that for reasons of security, the Lakenham Way gate is locked at 9.00am. If, in an exceptional circumstance, your child arrives later than this she/he will need to be brought to the school office, via the main entrance, so that they can be added to the registers. As the School can only authorise absences for specific reasons, we ask you to inform us either by letter, phone or in person by 9.15am on the first day of any absence. We are required to publish details of the school's annual absence figures in this brochure and details of each individual's absence on their annual report. Figures below are for the school and refer to the academic year 2008/09

% of half days missed through authorised absence = 6.35%

% of half days missed through unauthorised absence = 0.92%

Please note: taking your child out of school during term time could be detrimental to your child’s educational progress. We would always advise that where possible parents take holidays in school holiday dates.


Links with Parents


Links with Parents/Carers

We value the support and involvement of parents/carers. We believe that we are partners in a shared task. By working together in a spirit of co-operation and friendship we will benefit our children. We actively welcome help from parents/carers: in the classrooms, in the library, on trips and outings, making resources, fund-raising - the list is almost endless!

Cavell Friends. There is a Cavell Friends group, which runs social as well as fund-raising events. As a parent you are automatically a member of the group, but if you would like to join the committee, please let the school office know.

Events for Parents/Carers

During the first few weeks of the new school year there is a Welcome meeting where all parents have the chance to come along and get to know the class teacher and support staff, the classroom and the plans for the coming year. There are daily opportunities to talk to staff, Open Evenings, Family workshops, Governors’ “drop-ins” and termly events for children and parents together. The school produces regular newsletters and there are a number of notice boards around the school used to display information. Back copies of School Newsletters are available from the school office, or on the school website. Class assemblies are held each term and parents are invited to come along and celebrate the work the children have been doing that term. On the last day of each half-term, an open afternoon is held, where parents are invited into school to share an activity with their child, e.g. design a sun hat. Parents/Carers are welcome in the classroom at the beginning and end of the day but if a more formal update on your child's progress is required then please make an appointment to see the class teacher.

Suggestions / Questionnaires From time to time, the school will ask parents their opinions on what the good points of the school are, and which areas need further development. Your opinions and feelings matter to us. We have available a suggestion box in the main corridor that you are free to contribute to at any time. Details of what developments the school is currently working on are displayed on the governor’s notice board.


Parent Support Advisor

Sarah Sporle is the Parent Support Advisor for Cavell Primary and Nursery School. She is there to help support you with any problems or issues you may have with regards to the school or any other issue. If she can’t help you directly she will know someone who can! Sarah holds weekly drop–in coffee mornings in the Children’s Centre. Look out for the board outside school that will tell you about the next meeting.

Children’s Centre

The school is lucky to have on its site, and to run, the East City and Framingham Earl Children’s Centre. This Children’s Centre serves the Lakenham, Tuckswood, Framingham Earl, Brooke, Trowse and Poringland Communities. It provides services for parents and children 0-5 such as:-

• links to Parenting support • parent workshops and adult education - crèche provided • links to Job centre Plus and any help advice with job seeking • links with Health visitors and midwives • play activities for the under 5’s.

Information about activities is regularly sent out by the Children’s Centre, or you can visit the Centre’s website for more details at: http://www.eastcity.childrencentre.org


School Uniform

Girl’s Winter Uniform Grey/Black skirt/pinafore dress

or grey/black trousers White Polo shirt

Green Sweatshirt (with school logo) or Green cardigan or Black jumper

Girl’s Summer Uniform

As above plus: Green check dress

Boy’s Winter Uniform Grey/black trousers White Polo shirt

Green Sweatshirt (with school logo) or Black jumper

Boy’s Summer Uniform

As above plus: Grey/black shorts

P.E. Kit for both Girls and Boys Plain black shorts Plain white t-shirt

Plimsolls for P.E. indoors Trainers (no studs) for outdoor P.E.

(Optional) Black fleeces, embroidered with the school logo are available to purchase from school

School shoes should be black, and girls’ shoes must not have high heels. In the summer, children may wear sandals, and again, they must be sensible.

Trainers may only be worn for P.E.

Reception children may wear black tracksuit bottoms, if desired, as they may be more practical for the younger children.

Nursery children do not have to adhere to the school’s uniform policy, however we would

encourage parents to do so, if possible.

For families on lower incomes (including working parents), there is funding available from Anguish’s Educational Foundation and from Norfolk County Council. Please speak to a member

of staff in the school office for more information.

Sweatshirts, Fleeces, Reversible Jackets and Sun Hats may be purchased from school (cost at time of printing£3 per Hat, £5 per sweatshirt, £10 per fleece and £13 per Jacket)

Sunhats must be worn during the summer months, and are available to purchase from school, printed with the school’s logo. These are legionnaire hats (baseball caps with a flap to cover the neck area). Your child does not have to wear a school sunhat – any hat offering the same

protection is fine.


Swimming Children in Years 4 will need a towel, swimming costume and swimming cap in a bag on Mondays, when they are going swimming. Please make sure that they bring their swimming kit home each week for washing and drying. Festering bags of damp clothes can be very unpleasant! Children should make sure that they have removed ear studs on swimming days.

Lost Property If your child has lost an item of clothing, please look for it firstly in the classroom ‘pod’. If the weather is good, your child may have left it on the field/playground – please feel free to have a good look for it. If it is still not found, please let the classroom staff know. There is a lost property bin located in the corridor outside the school hall. To avoid problems with mix-ups, please make sure that any items that your

child is likely to remove are clearly marked with your child’s name. If we have 20 school sweatshirts in the lost property, we can only return those with names

in them!

Working at home We expect all children to do some work at home to support their learning at school. The amount of time spent on homework will vary according to the age of the child. Children should spend an average of about 10 minutes a night at Key Stage 1 (5 -7 years) and about 20 minutes a night at Key Stage 2 (8-11). The school’s homework policy is designed to support time for play and other learning opportunities, outside of school. To support this, the school will give each child a number of days to complete a piece of homework. This allows parents and children to plan the best time to do it. The school asks parents to support their child’s work at home in the following ways:-

• Regularly hearing their child read from their school reading book, library book or book from home

• Regularly reading a suitable book or story to their child


Reports and Record Keeping Throughout the school from Nursery to Year 6 we record what each child is able to do, making detailed observations of progress.

In the Autumn and Spring terms parents and carers are invited to attend meetings with the class teacher to discuss their child’s progress.

During the Summer Term teachers write a report on each child. The children are encouraged to think about what they have learnt during the year too and parents have the opportunity to record their comments. If parents are worried or concerned at any other time they should ask to see the class teacher or Head teacher. Each child has a home /school book for you to comment about homework, ask questions or give the teacher information you think would be useful about your child.

Parental Concerns

If at anytime you are concerned about your child’s education or welfare please do not hesitate to see the Class Teacher or Headteacher. This should help us to resolve things straight away. If you are still unhappy and wish to take the matter further you should tell the Headteacher that you wish to make a formal complaint. The Headteacher will give you a copy of the Complaints Procedure and the name and address of the Clerk to the Governors of the school and or the person to speak to in Children’s Services at County Hall. You will need to make your complaint in writing, in the first instance to the Headteacher, or if the complaint is about the Headteacher, to the Chair of Governors. The Complaints Procedure gives further advice and guidance on this and information on subsequent action, if the matter remains unresolved.


ll the pupils and staff are pleased to welcome you to Cavell Primary and Nursery School. We provide a wide range of balanced learning opportunities for all our children, to help them become independent and responsible people. We believe in developing self discipline, co-operation and tolerance. We are proud of our caring environment and high standards. Our pupils and staff work hard together and the pupils are well motivated and well behaved. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the education of their children. We look forward to welcoming you to our school in person. Simon Wakeman Executive Head Tel: (01603 621927) [email protected] www.cavellprimary.net

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