Prospectus

 

PASTORAL

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Everyone will act with courtesy and consideration at all times. Your child will be expected to:

 

·         listen attentively and follow instructions

·         speak politely to everyone

·         contribute to a quiet working atmosphere

·         move sensibly about the school

·         concentrate and work to the best of their ability

·         help each other and work together as well as independently

 

The following behaviour will not be tolerated:                 

 

·       bullying or physical violence of any sort

·       rudeness, shouting or the use of bad language

·       abusing other people’s property

·       disrupting lessons, assembly or games              

 

 

REWARDS AND SANCTIONS

 

Rewards will include:

 

·         praise for good work

·         praise for thoughtful behaviour

·         acknowledgement of effort and achievement

·         giving of responsibility

·         additional acknowledgement by the Headteacher

 

Sanctions will include:

 

·         removal of responsibility

·         “time out” from the current activity

·         exclusion from playtime of special activities for a given period

·         involvement of the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher

·         involvement of parents

·         exclusion from taking part in school teams

 

 

DISCIPLINE

 

Discipline at school is simple and straightforward, and is based on courtesy, consideration and respect for one another. Children are expected to display good manners, be courteous and thoughtful towards others at all times. We try to teach the children a code of conduct, which we hope you will support. It places emphasis on self respect, self discipline, learning to live together, concern for others both in and out of school and respect for property. If a child’s behaviour regularly fails to reach an acceptable level, his/her parents will be invited to School to discuss the problems and how these problems can be resolved.

 

BULLYING

 

We encourage parents and children to tell us if they think that bullying is happening in school. It is a subject openly discussed by class and teachers, especially in ‘circle time’. Both bully and victim can then be helped to explore and experience their feelings to each other and appropriate help and on-going support given to both to overcome the problems. Parents will, of course, be informed of this if they are not aware.

 

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

 

It is important if children experience these problems, that Home and School support each other. A member of the Beds County Council Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Team or the Psychological Service may be able to help the child, parents and school.

 

A family worker is available to work with children and parents. This service is entirely confidential.

       

PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS

 

 

As required under the Education Reform Act 1998, the Authority has a procedure whereby complaints about the curriculum and collective worship may be dealt with. Should parents find it necessary to consider making a complaint, they should first bring the matter to the attention of the Headteacher. If parents find that they must embark upon the complaints procedure then the Headteacher will, on request, provide them with the relevant details.

 

General

The purpose of this document is to set out the way complaints are to be administered.

 

Procedure

1.       Concerns should be made known, where possible, to the class teacher. If the matter cannot be satisfactorily resolved at this level, a complaint should be

          made to the Headteacher.

2.       If it is necessary to proceed further the Chairperson of Governors should be involved. The Chairperson may choose to refer the matter to a governors complaints sub-committee.

3.       If the complaint is still unresolved by the above the LA may become involved.

4.       All complaints must be noted and action reports kept. The Chairperson/Headteacher will notify the complainant of any investigation.

 

This procedure is broadly in line with the draft complaints procedure (Curriculum & Religious Worship) and ‘How to Resolve Complaints’ issued by Bedfordshire County Council.

 

Reviewed Annually

 

                       

 

School Uniform

 

Boys Uniform

 

Winter: October Half Term to End of Spring Term

 

Grey Trousers, White Shirt

School Tie, Grey socks

Red V neck sweater with school logo (only available from the school)

 

Summer: Summer Term to October Half Term

 

Grey Trousers

 White Polo Shirt with school logo (only available from the school)

Grey socks

 

PE Kit: Red shorts, white T shirt or polo shirt, black or white plimsolls

            (p.e.kit is available from school)

 

Girls Uniform

 

Winter: October half Term to End of Spring Term

 

Mid Grey knife pleated Skirt or Mid Grey Trousers

White Shirt or Blouse, School Tie

Red tights or White socks

Red V neck Cardigan with school logo (only available from school)

 

Summer: Summer Term to October Half term

 

Mid grey knife pleated Skirt or Grey Trousers

White polo shirt with the school logo (only available from school)

or Red gingham dress 'Classmates' design. The correct style of dress can be viewed below and is available from most stores.

White socks

 

PE: Kit Red Shorts, White T Shirt or White Polo Shirt Red shorts

       (PE kits are also available from school)

 

NB: Nursery Children do not require a PE Kit

 

 

 

Shoes for normal school wear should be flat. During the Summer Term, flat sensible sandals are acceptable. In the interests of safety, it should be noted that ‘fashion’ shoes with narrow heels, plastic beach shoes and strappy sandals are not acceptable.

 

Correct Style Summer Dress