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Churchgate Primay School Prospectus 2007

Key Facts about Churchgate Primary School

Dates for the Academic Year 2006/2007

3. Arrangements For Parents To Visit The School

9. Extra Curricular Activities

10. Charges For School Activities

11. Pastoral Care and Discipline

13. School Uniform and 14. Friends of Churchgate

15. Curriculum Complaints Procedure

16. Availability of Information

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Key Facts about Churchgate Primary School

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
CHURCHGATE C.E. (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL
HOBBS CROSS ROAD
OLD HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 OLB
TEL 01279 866059
FAX 01279 866063

Headteacher Mrs L. Turnbull
Chair of Governors Mrs J Turner
Status and Character Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Infant and Junior boys & girls 4+ - 11 years
Number of pupils 2007 205
Classes 7
Admissions Standard number 30
Number intended to admit 2007/2008 30 Back to top

Teaching Hours

The time spent on teaching per week, including religious education but excluding the statutory daily act of collective worship, registration and break is 23 hrs 30mins. Back to top

School Session Times

Each school day begins at 8.55a.m. and finishes at 3.15p.m. With lunchtime being for KS1 11.50 a.m. - 1 p.m. and for KS2 12 noon till 1.00p.m. Morning break is 10.30a.m. till 10.45a.m. Back to top

Dates for the Academic Year 2006/2007

Autumn Term 2006 Begins 3rd September 2007
Ends 19th December 2007
Half term 22nd - 26th October 2007
Spring Term 2007 Begins 3rd January 2008
Ends 28th March 2007
Half term 11th -15th February 2008
Easter weekend 21st March-24th March 2008
Summer Term 2007 Begins 14th April 2008
Ends 23rd July 2008
Half Term 26th May - 30th May 2008

In addition to these dates the school will be closed to pupils on the following dates which are usually devoted to In-service training and other curriculum initiatives.
7th September plus 4 other days. Back to top

Staff

Mrs L. Turnbull Headteacher
Mrs M. Kett Deputy Head Class 3
Mrs M Stewart KS 2 co-ordinator Class 6
Miss J Crow KS 1 co-ordinator Class 2
Mrs L Scott Class 4
Mr J Loader Class 5
Mrs S Brown Class 1
Mrs F Richardson Class R
Mrs S Thompson Teacher
Mrs C. Turner School Secretary
Mrs C. Wykes Finance Officer
Mrs. C. McGrath Teaching Assistant
Mrs A. Carter Nursery Nurse
Mrs P. Diprose Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Argent Teaching Assistant
Mrs M Boulton Teaching Assistant
Mrs P Witter Teaching Assistant
Mrs M. Barker Teaching Assistant
Mrs C McGee Teaching Assistant
Mrs D Welch Teaching Assistant
Mrs Hawksbee Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Newman Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Carrington Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Mrs F Long Peripatetic Music/Music Teacher R - year 4
Miss R Julio Moreno Spanish Teacher
Mr P. Marquis Peripatetic Music
Mrs L. Mitchell Peripatetic Music
Mr T J McKenzie Peripatetic Music
Mr P. Rodwell Caretaker
Mrs P. Rodwell Cleaner
Mrs S. Young Cook
Mrs C. Reynolds Kitchen Assistant
Mrs T. Evans Midday Assistant/Teaching Assistant
Mrs H. Dawson Midday Assistant
Mrs A. Denton Midday Assistant
Mrs R. Wright Midday Assistant
Mrs F. Foskett Midday Assistant
Mrs J Forshaw Midday Assistant
Mrs L. Darrell Midday Assistant Back to top

Governors

Mrs J Turner Chair
Mrs L. Turnbull Headteacher
Mr T Harryman Diocese
Mr P Kleijwegt PCC
Mrs M Buckle PCC
Mrs D Goodall Vice Chairman -Diocese
Mr T. Redgewell Diocese
Mrs J. Delves Local Council
Mrs J Coverdale Parents Representative
Mrs M. Kett Teachers Representative
Rev D Welch Ex-Officio Back to top

Dear Parents,

I would like to offer you a warm welcome to Churchgate Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School. The school was founded by the church to provide education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England. Being a Church foundation we are grant-aided by the Department for Education and Employment and maintained by the Local Education Authority.

We are proud of our school and place a special emphasis on our relationship with parents, the local church of St Mary's and the wider community. You are always welcome in the school both at our special events and at other times. Our aim is to develop an effective partnership with parents so that we can work together for the benefit of the children.

Our philosophy is child centred with the individual's needs being of paramount importance. However, we still encourage a corporate spirit and encourage all children to take part in as many team activities as they are able.

We have an active Friends of Churchgate group who organise social events and fundraising to support the school and a very supportive Governing Body.
We want our children to be happy, successful, disciplined and self-motivated.

I look forward to a happy working relationship with you and your child.

Yours sincerely

Linda Turnbull
Headteacher Back to top

INTRODUCTION

This prospectus has been produced to provide you with all the basic information required whilst your child is a pupil at Churchgate School. Back to top

MISSION STATEMENT

Churchgate Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School aims to provide a high quality Christian based education for primary school children living in the community of Old Harlow. Back to top

SCHOOL AIMS

In the school we aim to:
*Provide a calm, happy and secure environment that nurtures the child's all round development in which every child feels that he/she equally belongs, enabling him/her to achieve confidently within a caring community.

*Provide a learning environment which stimulates the child's interest, develops an enquiring mind, facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and the development of critical and extensive skills.

*Provide a balanced curriculum that should be sufficiently flexible to allow the presence, participation and achievement (PPA) of children with diverse needs.

*Encourage pupils to live and work together amicably and successfully in a collaborative way. To give them a sense of responsibility within the school and the community it serves.

*Give all children equal access to the curriculum, which includes the National Curriculum, which takes account of unequal starting points.

*Establish an environment in which teaching and non-teaching staff, governors, parents and children can work with one another for the successful achievement of the school aims.

*Develop self-respect, independence, self-motivation and self-discipline.

*Give the children an understanding of Old and New Testament stories which are often presented in an updated way using a variety of media.

*Give the children an awareness of the life of Jesus.

*Instil respect and understanding of the needs and beliefs of other races, religions and cultures.

*Equip children to move successfully to the next stage of their education.

Our hope is to encourage an atmosphere where children, staff and parents feel valued for their contribution to school life and at ease in their surroundings. We want to provide a stimulating environment which in itself presents opportunities for learning, encourages positive thinking and promotes self-esteem and work habits and good behaviour.

Close communication between home and school is very important and if there are any points which you feel need further clarification, or if you have any concerns about your child's education, please contact Mrs Turner or Mrs Wykes in the school office for an appointment with your child?s teacher, or with the Headteacher. Tel. 866059.

You will be kept informed throughout the year of all school events, activities etc. by letters sent via the children. Regular newsletters will be sent out via the children's schoolbags. Back to top

1. The School

Our school is set in the picturesque area of Churchgate Street on the outskirts of Old Harlow surrounded by acres of playing fields and backing on to a wide expanse of farmland. The school looks out on to land which has been reserved for conservation purposes.
Within the catchment area of the school there are a variety of council and privately owned properties. Many of our children reside outside the catchment area but chose to come to a school with a Christian ethos.
Among the varied selection of homes along Churchgate Street there is a fine example of Tudor and Victorian buildings and nestling amongst these historic features is our parish church of St Mary and St Hugh with its commanding spire overlooking the community. All this serves as a rich environment for many of our children's learning activities. Churchgate C.E. (Aided) School was founded by the Church in the middle of the last century to provide an education which was in accordance with the principles and practices of the Church of England.
The original building can still be admired in Churchgate Street beside the church, as private residences. The school moved to its new premises in 1971 along the same stretch of road which merges in to Hobbs Cross Road.
The school has many links with the community. The chief link is with St. Mary's and St. Hugh. We hold services in the church three times a year and the vicar and curate take a weekly assembly. We also have strong links with the "Little Fishes" playgroup. Fitzwilliam Court, a local sheltered housing complex, houses many of our friends and we welcome them into school or visit them during the year. We also welcome parents and members of the local community, without whose help many of our extra curricular activities would cease. Back to top

2. Admission Policy

The policy of the LA is to inform all parents of their admission decisions in the May before the start of the academic year in which their child is due to start. Therefore applications received before 31st March will be given priority.
Parents will appreciate that if a school is over-subscribed, it will not always be possible to offer a place in their first choice of school. Parents should therefore write down their three preferred schools. The School Standards and Framework Act (1998) does, however, give parents the right to appeal against the decisions of the LA regarding admissions.
If your child is not offered a place at our school you have the right to make representations to an independent statutory Appeal Panel. For guidance on this procedure please write to:
The Clerk of the Independent Appeal Panel
PO Box 11
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1LX
Telephone No: - 01245 430447
Fax No: - 01245 430686
Admissions Criteria

We are unable to guarantee a place for children living in the priority admissions area
The number intended to admit is 30.

In the event of over subscription places will be allocated using the following criteria
in the order given

1. Children with a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission.

2. Children living in the priority admissions area.

3. Children living outside the priority admissions area.

Within the above criteria, children whose parent/carer is actively involved (see application form) in the worship at the parish church of:
a) St Mary and St Hugh Old Harlow
b) Other Christian churches within the parish of St Mary's
c) Other Christian churches outside these parishes

will take priority over other applications (supported by appropriate evidence- a form is available from the school office.)

Looked after children will be given priority within each category.
A "looked after child" is a child who is in the care of a local authority, or is provided with accommodation by that authority.
In the event of further over subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will finally be determined by straight line distance from home to school. Those living closest being given the highest priority.
Where this school is named on a statement for a statemented child, they have been admitted irrespective of the category in which they fall. Back to top

3. Arrangements For Parents To Visit The School

Arrangements can be made to visit the school by appointment with a member of staff who will be pleased to see parents, show them the school and provide further information.

Formal parents' interview evenings are arranged each term during which parents can discuss with the teachers the education and welfare of their children. Back to top

4. Reporting To Parents

Parents receive a detailed yearly written report describing their child's progress in relation to the National Curriculum Core and Foundation subjects and other achievements throughout the year. Parents will receive National Curriculum results for Standard Assessment Test/Tasks at the end of Year 6 and teacher assessment results at the end of Year 2, 3, 4 and 5. Back to top

5. Pre-School Arrangements

Parents of new entrants will be invited to a meeting prior to their admission to school. This will provide an opportunity for parents to see the school and to meet the teacher whose class the child will be joining. Children can begin their school attendance as outlined in the Admissions Policy on the previous page.
A pre-school booklet is supplied to parents in the term before their child commences school, containing suggestions on how they can help prepare their child for school. Back to top

6. School Organisation

The primary concern of our school is to provide the means through which your children can develop academically, socially, morally, emotionally and physically in an inspiring and challenging environment designed to meet the needs of each individual child

Churchgate is a welcoming and caring family community and focuses on the parent and school working in close unity to share the enjoyment of the child's learning experiences as she / he grows and develops steadily through the school. The school is equipped with seven classrooms and the additional learning areas about the school provide the accommodation for the variety of group activities to include special educational needs and music tuition.

The children are divided into seven classes according to age and you can be assured that progression through the areas of the National Curriculum is on an individual basis with tailored programmes of work also being provided for children with special educational needs.

There are a wide range of activities during the course of the year in which the children can participate, including the opportunities to take part in friendly and competitive inter-sports events. Back to top

7. Curriculum

Each of the National Curriculum subjects has a specialist co-ordinator. These teachers attend courses to extend their own skills and knowledge, and help to plan and organise schemes of work within their subject throughout the school.

The school follows the Government strategies on Numeracy and Literacy and each class spends at least an hour each day on each of these subjects. Science and ICT are also core subjects and the school uses the QCA scheme of work. RE is taught using the LEA Scheme, Seedtime and Stanley Thorne on a weekly basis as are the foundation subjects which include: - history, geography, music, PE, art, design and technology. The school is beginning to embrace a more cross-curricular approach to learning in line with the primary strategy.
Teachers carry out regular assessment of children's progress in all of the National Curriculum subjects, and much work has been done with other local schools to ensure equality of assessment.

READING
Reading is consistently taught throughout the school. We adopt a combination of strategies and methods appropriate to each individual child, including synthetic phonics, placing particular emphasis on learning letter sounds and blends at Key Stage 1. We use a variety of graded reading schemes and practise particular skills through carefully designed activities. Most of our children become fluent readers and we aim to continue to extend their reading and research skills into increasingly stimulating and varied texts.

As children gain in confidence and fluency, they are encouraged to choose suitably appropriate books from their classroom fiction stock. We use Accelerated Reader software to check on children's comprehension which provides the child and teacher with instant feedback. We have a reference library and the children have access to this resource. We hope to stimulate children's interest in books and encourage the habit of reading for pleasure, which hopefully will stay with them for life.

The children are expected to bring their reading book home every day. It is hoped that sharing this book with your child will be a pleasurable experience. We would ask you to record these times in your child's Reading Record. Similarly when your child is heard to read at school this will be recorded.

WRITING
Children are encouraged to write for different purposes and audiences. We aim to encourage the development of a wide vocabulary and lay great emphasis on the content of their writing. Close attention is also paid to accurate sentence structure, with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

We teach spelling by focusing on the sight and sound of words, encouraging children to LOOK, COVER, WRITE and CHECK when learning spellings. Children are taught to identify letter strings, rhymes and patterns, words within words and word families.

We also teach children how to use dictionaries and other resource books such as a Thesaurus. Children are also encouraged to use an electronic spellchecker when appropriate.

Children are taught to write in a joined and cursive style from Year 1, and handwriting is practised regularly. A guide to our handwriting policy is available to all parents.

SPOKEN LANGUAGE
The children are encouraged to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a variety of speaking activities - in the classroom, during assemblies and in Drama lessons. Through these activities they learn to match their language to the audience and purpose. Children are also expected to listen attentively and to contribute to discussion when appropriate.

MATHEMATICS
Work in mathematics is carefully structured to provide a sound understanding of basic concepts. Wherever possible, we try to relate our mathematics teaching to everyday life and the child's environment, and we aim to develop a positive and confident attitude towards mathematics.
The core maths resource is the Heinemann Maths Programme, although teachers may draw from other schemes, resources and experience to provide a balanced and varied programme of work.

The Mathematics Curriculum includes number; measurement of length, weight, time, area, capacity and volume; data handling, including representing and interpreting information in graphs; shape; money, probability and basic algebra.

Children need to learn addition and subtraction bonds and, as they progress through Key Stage 2, multiplication tables. We give regular opportunities to practise and develop these skills, and encourage practical help at home from parents.

SCIENCE
We believe that Science for Primary school children involves exploring, discovering and investigating the world around them. Through practical activity children develop a progressively deeper knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and facts, which help them to make sense of the world in which they live. In addition to giving children opportunities for work, which develops their scientific knowledge, it is important to introduce them to the skills and processes of Science.

As the children work in a scientific manner, dealing with practical problems and responding to challenges, they develop a wide range of attitudes, skills and qualities that are relevant to their everyday lives.

From an early age, children need to become accustomed to the scientific processes of observing, sorting and grouping, raising questions, predicting and making hypotheses, investigating and testing, pattern seeking, interpreting and evaluation, communicating and recording. In developing these life skills, children become increasingly able to tackle new situations with confidence and to make informed decisions based on systematic and critical enquiry.

The Science Curriculum includes life and living processes; materials and their properties; physical processes, including electricity, energy, forces, light and the Earth and beyond. Much of the children's work in science is practically based and the school follows the QCA Science Scheme.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
The school is equipped with a new ICT suite which has internet access and there are also banks of computers in each Key Stage.
Information Communication Technology is well established throughout the school.
The children will gain experience in word processing, data handling, graphics programs and control technology, e-mailing etc.
The school is also equipped with audio equipment, electronic keyboards, video and digital cameras.

TECHNOLOGY
We provide many opportunities for the children to develop the skills of planning, design, construction and evaluation. These are put to the test in problem solving situations.

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
Some of our work in these subjects starts with the immediate environment of the school, the village and its surroundings. The topics are carefully planned to introduce geographic themes in an interesting way. Through use of maps, books and visits, children's knowledge will be extended into the wider world and they become aware of their position in that world.

Our historical investigation also relies on as much experience as possible with the use of artefacts, books, pictures, visits and documents. From this children develop the ability to describe and explain historical change, and to interpret and analyse evidence from historical sources.

ART
Art provides another opportunity for children to experiment and explore and to develop their aesthetic and visual awareness. We develop a wide variety of techniques and skills, using a range of media, including, drawing, painting, printing, batik, embroidery, clay and modelling.

MUSIC
Every child will experience singing, listening and appraising, and experimenting with sound and composition.

In addition we offer individual tuition in keyboard, piano, flute, clarinet, guitar and violin. Current fees are £56.10 per 11 lesson term

SEX EDUCATION
Many aspects of sex education will arise quite naturally from the children's studies in Topic work, particularly through the course of Health Education and Science (National Curriculum requirements).

The children will be focusing on specific health matters concerning good health, body management and sex education. Parents will be invited, in advance, to share these learning areas with the teachers, having the opportunity to view all materials, books and information available, including the School's Sex Education Policy which was written in accordance with the 1986 Education Act.

During Year 5 & 6 children will undertake a study, which includes units which focus on Health and Sex Education. Children watch a video and afterwards have opportunities to ask questions. The school nurse also comes to give a talk to year 6 pupils.

The Sex Education programme has been carefully designed to develop children's understanding of life processes, including birth, growth and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on the changes that will affect them as they enter puberty.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
As a church school, we have a close bond with St. Mary's so that in harmony we can create a caring Christian community.

Whilst Religious Education at the school is in accordance with the Diocesan Syllabus for Aided Schools, R.E. is seen as a way of life and introduces the children to a living faith through direct experience and knowledge of love through example.

Many aspects of R.E. are integrated into the children's Topics alongside their involvement with the seasonal Christian festivities.

The children benefit from a wealth of experience in their daily assemblies, including collective worship.

We also welcome the valuable contribution from members of the church family who widen the children's horizons through music, drama, dance and discussions.

As with Religious Education we regard collective worship as an important part of each pupil's experience in school. As a Christian school we seek to provide an opportunity for pupils to worship God in singing, music and dance. Assembly programmes are planned termly around set themes.

Whilst it is hoped that every child will take part in these aspects of school life, parents have the right to withdraw their children from acts of worship and Religious Education.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The children are taught progressive skills in games, gymnastics, dance and swimming. Emphasis is placed on hand/eye co-ordination and body agility. Group and partner work is practised in preparation for team games.

SWIMMING
The school benefits from the provision of a heated swimming pool and this offers all the children the opportunity of swimming in the warmer months of the year (June / July).

To help cover the costs of a qualified swimming teacher and the heating expenses of the pool, voluntary contributions are welcome from families to operate this activity.

Similarly the boys and girls in the Upper school are given the opportunity to develop deep water skills and survival techniques at the town pool each week and contributions are invited on a voluntary basis to cover the cost of transport and tuition.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
At Churchgate School we have a positive whole school approach to the education and development of all children. The emphasis is on what each child is able to do, rather than on what they cannot do. Working together with parents is seen as a priority in order to enhance the confidence and self-esteem of all children.

A child will not be refused admission because of their Special Education Need. Indeed, we welcome children for whose needs we feel able to cater, and normal admission procedures apply.

We believe that the early identification, assessment and provision for any child who may have special educational needs is very important.

If action is taken at an early stage, a child is likely to be more responsive. If a difficulty proves to be transient the child will subsequently be able to learn and progress normally. If it does not, then an early start can be made in considering any additional provision necessary to support the child.

The school uses a staged approach to identify, monitor and review the progress of children with Special Educational Needs. In accordance with the Special Needs "Code of Practice", this entails a two-stage model consisting of 1.Essex School Action and 2. School Action Plus. Children with more severe needs may require the Local Education Authority to consider whether a statutory assessment of the child's Special Educational Need is necessary, and if so, to conduct that assessment.
The next stage requires the Local Education Authority to draw up a statement of Special Educational Needs.
The school employs a Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Education Needs and Teaching Assistants in every class.

INCLUSION, SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, ABLE AND TALENTED, DISABILTY ACCESS

The Christian ethos of this school values all pupils as unique individuals created by God. The school is committed to inclusive education. The responsibility for all children whatever their need lies with the class teacher. All children have full access to the National Curriculum. Where there may be a restriction because of a particular need, every effort is made to provide an acceptable alternative which does not make a child stand out as different or feel less valued.

The school has a Disability Access Plan which is monitored by governors to ensure that access facilities for those who need them are provided. This also includes ensuring that attitudes towards those with disabilities are positive. Back to top

8. Homework

At parent-teacher consultation evenings, or at other times by appointment, teachers can advise parents on how to help their children at home, thus ensuring that parents and teachers work together for the benefit of the children. Regular homework will be given to all children. It may entail project work and investigations at home and set tasks may be given. (e.g. spellings and tables). A copy of the Homework policy is given to all parents and further copies are available in the school entrance hall. Back to top

9. Extra Curricular Activities

Many clubs take place after school. Their exact nature varies with the time of year and availability of staff. Currently there are clubs for netball, football, chess, dance, gymnastics and ICT. Back to top

10. Charges For School Activities

The School Governing Body has elected to adopt the County Policy on charging and remissions. In summary the arrangements are that, with certain exceptions, no charges can be made for the activities taken up during the normal school day.

In order to continue to provide a variety of experiences for the children, parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution where it is not possible to provide from the school budget. Children whose parents decline or are unable to make a voluntary contribution are never excluded from the related activity.

The county operates a remissions policy in respect of those charges that can be made where an entitlement exists. This means that in cases such as low income or parents on Income Support, charges may be reduced or waived. Back to top

11. Pastoral Care and Discipline

The school is a caring community in which behaviour is based on mutual respect, regard and consideration for others in our family. The class teacher is responsible for the care and welfare of the class. Particular problems are referred to the Headteacher. The values, standards and attitudes of the school as a community are made clear to the children by example and discussion, so that they are adopted as their own and applied accordingly.

The school's Behaviour Policy (copy available in the entrance hall and upon request) includes a list of sanctions which are used should the need arise.

If a child displays persistent anti-social behaviour, consultation is arranged between teacher/Headteacher and parents in order that the matter can be resolved. County policy permits, in rare cases of serious and persistent indiscipline, exclusion from school. A detailed statement of this policy is available at the school

12. Child Protection Procedures

Every member of staff at the school has been cleared to work with children.
Our first priority is your child's welfare and therefore there may be occasions when our concern about your child means that we have to consult other agencies before we contact you. The procedures we follow have been laid down by the Essex Child Protection Committee.
If you want to know more about this procedure please speak to the Headteacher. Back to top

13. School Uniform and 14. Friends of Churchgate

13. School Uniform

The school encourages the wearing of school uniform colours and it is hoped that parents will continue to support this policy. The uniform can be purchased from Top Form, 93 The Stow, Harlow.

Children need to have suitable clothing for P.E. i.e. maroon top and blue/ black shorts which is to be kept in a P.E. bag and labelled with the child's name.

Other school requirements
Pupils are encouraged to provide pencil case containing pencils, rubber, sharpener, colouring pencils and ruler from class 1 upwards.
Also your child can bring a bottle of plain water for school time use in a sports type bottle.

14. Friends Of Churchgate

This is an active association for all parents, staff ex-parents and friends who are concerned, primarily with social and fund-raising functions to support the school. It provides another opportunity for everyone to meet and socialise. Back to top

15. Curriculum Complaints Procedure

Because of our emphasis on partnership, we hope that all problems will be dealt with speedily by informal means. The first person to consult is the child's teacher and then, if necessary the Headteacher.
We are very concerned to address parents' complaints promptly and in a sympathetic manner. However, in the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved, a formal written complaint should be addressed to the Chairman of the Governing Body.

I hope that this is helpful. Back to top

16. Availability of Information

All relevant documents of interest to parents:

School and County Policy Documents; National Curriculum Information; Inspection Copies of Governors Meetings, Minutes and Agenda; and Complaints Procedure.

All are available in the Head's office and can be borrowed on request.

Curriculum Policies are available in the entrance hall.

Absences
Percentage of half days (session) missed through absence for last reporting year:-
Authorised absence Unauthorised absence
School 4.1% School 0%

N.B.
Please note that the information given in this Prospectus on Churchgate C. of E. (Aided) School was correct as at September 2007 but it should not be assumed that there will be no subsequent changes affecting the relevant arrangements or some particular matter during the Academic Year 2007/2008. Back to top