School Prospectus 2006-2007
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This brochure is intended to help answer any questions about our school but of course we are available to discuss any matters of interest or concern with you personally at any time.
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August 29, 2006
August 15, 2006
Mission Statement
The principle purpose of Brandling Primary School is to:
provide a high quality education which will enable pupils to achieve success and develop their true potential
August 13, 2006
Inclusion Policy
The mission statement of our school talks of valuing the individuality of all of our children. We are committed to giving all our children every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. This policy help to ensure that this happens for all the children in our school – regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment or background. This policy should be read in conjunction with policies on S.E.N., Equal Opportunities, E.A.L. and gifted and talented children.
August 11, 2006
Health and Safety Policy
This is a health and safety policy for Brandling Primary School. This does not replace the council’s safety policy for the Education Department’s safety policy but is in addition to them for the benefit of teaching and non-teaching staff and pupils. Copies of these documents, along with other Codes of Practice and information on health and safety matters will be found in the school’s health and safety file.
This policy deals with those aspects over which the Governing Body and the headteacher have control and covers safety associated with the building structure, plant, fixed equipment and services for which other officers of the authority also have responsibility; it describes how the headteacher is discharging their responsibilities in respect of pupils, visitors and other employees who are present on school premises in the internal organisation, management and discipline of the school in accordance with the Articles of Government.
August 9, 2006
Attendance Policy and Guidelines
Since compulsory schooling became law through those Early Education Acts, schools and Inspectors have emphasised the importance of good attendance. We at Brandling Primary School realise the contribution which good attendance makes to our educational aims and the quality of provision we offer, therefore, we encourage each child’s full attendance and punctuality right from his/her earliest days in school. Where a concern about punctuality or attendance is expressed we deal with it as quickly as possible through the systems outlined in this policy.
August 6, 2006
Medicines Policy
There is a need for a clear policy dealing with the issue of medicines and children with medical needs in school. This should be understood and accepted by staff, parents and children so that problems and queries can be dealt with quickly, efficiently and with no misunderstandings.
August 3, 2006
Marking Policy
Marking of children’s work is a fundamental part of the process of teaching and learning in school and is an important part of the assessment process. Marking demonstrates a respect for the work produced, gives feedback and indicates the ways in which the individual child can improve. Marking will also encourage the child to look at errors in a positive manner. This is in line with the school’s positive approach to self-assessment.
This policy belongs with the set of policies on Assessment, Record Keeping and Reporting. It also takes into account the school’s policy on Equal Opportunities. This policy has whole school agreement and parents and children were consulted when developing this policy.
August 2, 2006
Gifted and Talented Policy
In our school we aim to provide a curriculum that is appropriate to the needs and abilities of all our children. We plan our teaching and learning in such a way that we enable each child to reach for the highest level of personal achievement. This policy helps to ensure that we recognise and support the needs of those children in our school who have been identified as ‘gifted’ and ‘talented’ according to national guidelines.