Kirkburton
Church of England
Voluntary Aided
First School
Prospectus 2014-2015
INDEX
About the School 3
Absences 26
Access and Parking 24
Access to school documents and regulations 28
Acts of worship (Assembly) 28
Admissions 6
Aims of the School 2
Charges and Remissions Policy 27
Complaints 30
Curriculum 12
Curriculum Arrangements 18
Dinners 24
Disability Discrimination Act 20
Discipline 29
Emergencies 26
Ethos, Values and Mission Statement 1
Extra-Curricular Activities 29
Friends of Kirkburton First School 23
Healthy Snacks and Drinks 25
Holidays in School Time 26
Homework 28
Jewellery 26
Milk 24
National Curriculum Tests 17 / 31
New Entrants 22
Parents Evenings 23
Pastoral Care 28
Prospective New Entrants 21
Pupil Absence Rates 26
Religious Education 17
Safeguarding 5
School Dress 25
School Information 4
Sex Education 20
Special Educational Needs 19
Special Events 21
Toys 29
Educational Visits 18
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ETHOS STATEMENT AND VALUES
Recognizing its historic foundation, this Church school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Churches at parish and diocesan level.
The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experiences it offers its pupils.
The ethos of our school states the beliefs held about the nature of our teaching and learning. It suggests the atmosphere desired to enable the application of this philosophy. Our school as a Church School provides the foundation for developing an ethos promoting Christian values, morals and spirituality. The Christian elements form an integral part of the way teachers teach and children learn so that everyone in our school can foster a love of God in all they do.
Briefly, it promotes the following:
Enthusiasm is an essential characteristic of the school.
Each child is a unique individual with particular needs
The physical, ethical, emotional, spiritual, social and conceptual needs of a child are interrelated and all should be met.
Respect for oneself, for others and their property is essential for full development.
There should be enjoyment, interest, relevance and worthiness to promote motivation in learning.
Each adult in school will have the opportunity to participate as fully as possible.
Staff have a collective responsibility for the overall development of the school and the child.
All staff have the opportunity to participate in the decision making and regard will be given to their professional autonomy.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our school is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School which gives priority to developing in its pupils a real understanding of Christianity as a living faith.
Christian values and attitudes are built into the school’s ethos and teaching and are reflected in all areas of the curriculum.
We seek to help the children achieve their full potential, by encouraging a love of learning, the development of self-esteem, and confidence.
THE AIMS OF KIRKBURTON C.E.(VA) FIRST SCHOOL
· To develop a lifelong love of learning.
· To develop spiritual awareness.
· To make pupils aware of the different beliefs, needs and interests of others.
· To ensure a high quality of daily collective worship.
· To make clear from the ambience of the school that this is a Church school.
· To develop a moral awareness, leading to the development of moral values.
· To make visitors feel welcome.
· To encourage each pupil to achieve essential skills, concepts and knowledge to a high standard.
· To provide a safe, stable and caring environment in which each pupil has a place to develop positive selfesteem.
· To provide opportunities for pupils to cooperate and make decisions.
· To develop and encourage crosscurricular links.
· To encourage and stimulate the natural curiosity of pupils in their environment and beyond.
· To encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own physical health.
· To encourage each pupil to recognise and explore their own strengths and weaknesses.
· To prepare pupils for their role as active participants in society.
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Introduction
Thank you for taking the time to find out about Kirkburton First School. Making the decision about whichschool is the right school for your child can be a difficult one but we hope that this prospectuswill help you make that decision.
The following information will help you to understand the organisation of our school and also enable you to settle your child into the routine of the school as smoothly as possible.
We are of the firm opinion that the education of your child is very much a joint partnership between you as parents, your child and us as teachers and so should any query or problem arise, I would like you to feel free to visit the school to discuss it. Obviously, it would be appreciated if visits were not made during those times when teachers are involved with their classes.
A Brief Description and History of the School
The school was opened in 1925 and has served Kirkburton village and the community up to the present day. It is a small stonebuilt school set in spacious grounds, including a field and wooded areas.
The school has 6 classes and a large hall. In 2000 the school was extended in order to create an additional classroom for our Reception Class. Over the last few years there have been several building projects to improve the internal layout of the school. The main corridor houses the original stone, which marks the first school, erected in Kirkburton in the 18th Century.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
The information contained in this prospectus is published in compliance with Education Law. The details given were correct in September 2014. Changes may take place before the beginning of the school year. Any changes may be published in a supplement.
Published by the Governors of Kirkburton C.E. (VA) First School.
ADDRESS School Hill
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
HD8 0SG
Telephone: 01484 222734
Fax: 01484 222734
Email: .u
HEADTEACHER Mr J Trigg
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Mrs P Brooke
TEACHING STAFF Mrs C Kitson Class R Reception
Miss N Wilkinson Class 1 Year 1
Mrs S Quinn Class 2 Year 2
Mrs J Douglas (Mon-Weds)
Mrs Whitehead (Thurs-Fri) Class 3 Year 3
Mrs T Waterhouse Class 4 Year 4
Mrs P Brooke Class 5 Year 5
Mrs G Degnan (Mon to Thurs) PPA / Pupil Premium
Support
NONTEACHING STAFF Mrs J Leathley
Mrs A Goodwill
Mrs Smith
Mrs L Topping
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Mrs J Brier
CHAIR OFGOVERNORS Mr M Billington
This is a Church of England (Voluntary Aided) coeducational primary school
catering for the age range 410 years.
SCHOOL TIMES :
Morning 9.00a.m. to 12.00p m. Morning 9.00a.m. to 12.00p.m.
Afternoon 1.00p.m. to 3.25p.m. Afternoon 1.00p.m. to 3.25p.m.
All children have a 15 minute break each morning (usually at 10.30am). There is also a short informal break during the afternoon. This takes place within each class and is organised by the class teacher.
The school doors are opened at 8.50 a.m. each morning. It is anticipated that pupils will be in their classrooms no later than 9.00 a.m. for a prompt start to lessons.
SAFEGUARDING
Kirkburton CE First School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in school. All Kirklees schools, including Kirkburton CE First School, follow the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The school will, in most circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their children. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge (in accordance with Child Protection procedures). The school will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s child protection policy is available on request.
Mr Trigg, head teacher, is the senior member of staff responsible for safeguarding. Mrs Selbie is the safeguarding governor.
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KIRKBURTON CE (VA) FIRST SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Governing Body of Kirkburton CE (VA) Primary School is the admissions authority for the school, not the Local Authority.
Children start school:
Date of 5th Birthday (inclusive) Time of Admission
1st September – 29th February (Full-time) Autumn (September)
1st March – 31st August (Full-time) Autumn (September) or
(Full-time) Spring (January)
There is no part-time provision
For a Church Aided School a ‘trust deed’ lays down that the school is to provide education according to the principles of the Established Church for the children of the Parish.
Our school is a Church Aided School – this means that Kirkburton Parish Church and the Diocese of Wakefield have contributed towards the building of the school and will continue to pay for its upkeep. As the church has invested in the school it is appropriate that the criteria for admissions reflect this. Our school is also a neighbourhood school and provides services for Kirkburton within the Kirklees Metropolitan Council Education Directorate, and the criteria also reflect this.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
If you wish to apply under Christian Commitment Criteria you must complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) provided by the school.
The Planned Admission Limit for admission to the reception class in the school year commencing September 2014 will be a maximum of 24. This arrangement follows consultation between the Governing Body, the Diocesan Board of Education, Local Authorities and other admissions authorities in the area. The Governing Body will not place any restrictions on admissions to reception class unless the number of children for whom admission is sought exceeds this number. By law, no infant class may contain more than thirty children.
The Local Authority operates a co-ordinated admissions scheme and administers a system of equal preferences under which all applications are considered equally and The School’s Governing Body allocates the available places in accordance with its published admissions policy. In the event that there are more applications than places available, the Governing Body will allocate places using the following criteria, which are listed in order of priority.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
The School will admit children with statements of Special Educational Needs in which The School is named on the Statement.
OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA
Where the number of applications for Kirkburton CE (VA) Primary School received during the normal admissions round exceeds the admission number of the school the Governing Body will apply the following criteria in strict order of priority
1 Looked After Children (A child who is looked after by the Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).
2 Children resident within the school’s priority admission area.
(See note 1)
3 A child who has a brother or sister (including a half-, step- or adoptive brother or sister) attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
(See note 5 – Siblings)
4 A child who, or whose parents/guardians, resides within the parish of Kirkburton, or whose parents/guardians are on the electoral roll of that church, and who are:
a) ‘At the heart of the church’
A regular worshipper. A person who worships at least twice per month. The worshipper could be one or both parents or the child.
b) ‘Attached to the church’
A regular but not frequent worshipper. A person who usually attends a monthly family or church parade service or is regularly involved in a weekday church activity including an element of worship.
A ‘Supplementary Information Form’ (SIF) to provide confirmation of Christian commitment is available from Kirklees. The form should be signed by the Vicar, Rector, Priest in Charge, etc. During an interregnum the form should be signed by a Churchwarden.
Parents having moved to become resident in the parish(es) mentioned above, having been on the Electoral Roll of another Anglican parish, will qualify upon proof of membership being provided by the priest of that other parish.
(See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
5 A child whose parents/guardians reside within the parish of Kirkburton who are members of another Christian Church recognised by Churches Together in England and Wales whose Church is within the parish, who are:
(See note 4)
a) ‘At the heart of the church’
A regular worshipper. A person who worships at least twice per month. The worshipper could be one or both parents.
b) ‘Attached to the church’
A regular but not frequent worshipper. A person who usually attends a monthly family or church parade service or is regularly involved in a weekday church activity including an element of worship.
A ‘Supplementary Information Form’ (SIF) to provide confirmation of Christian commitment is available from the school. The form should be signed by the Minister of Religion.
Parents having moved to become resident in the parish(es) mentioned above, having beenMembers ofanother Christian Church recognised by Churches Together in England and Wales, will qualify upon proof of membership being provided by theMinister of that other Church.
(See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
6 A child of parents residing within the parish of Kirkburton
7 Other children
NOTES
1 Maps showing the ecclesiastical parish boundary(ies) and admission priority area are available at the school.
If there are more applications in a particular category than the number of places available, the remaining places will be offered to the children whose permanent address is nearest to school – the distance being calculated (in a straight line) from the school’s front door to the front door of the child’s permanent address (Local authority map system).
A map showing the admissions priority area for admissions is available at the school.
2 Parents
‘Parents’ include all those people who have a parental responsibility for a child as set out in the Children Act 1989. Where responsibility for a child is ‘shared’, the person receiving Child Benefit is deemed to be the parent responsible for completing application forms, and whose address will be used for admissions purposes.
3 Home Address and Residing in
The Home Address will be the address used for correspondence related to where “Child Benefit” is paid. In cases where there is doubt of the home address or where a child lives between two homes (split families) or other relevant circumstances, proof of the Home Address must be provided to the school to confirm the address used on the application form. Home address will be the address that complies with the above at the closing date for applications set by the Local Authority.