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Contents

Part 1 General Information

Welcome to Stanville Primary School

School Aims

About Our School

Class sizes

House Teams

Safeguarding

Every Child Matters

eSafety

Child Protection

Admissions

Special Educational Needs

Access to Children’s Records

Parental Involvement

Family Learning

Friends of Stanville School

Complaints Procedures

Car Parking Part 2 Organisation, Pastoral Care and Welfare

The School Day

Attendance and Punctuality

Behaviour and Rules

Mediation

Class Organisation

School Uniform and Appearance

Jewellery and Personal Property

School Meals

Milk, Fruit and Healthy Options

After School and Lunch time Activities

Wrap Around Club

Extended Provision

Medical Arrangements and Medication

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Part 3 The Curriculum

Curriculum information

Sex and Relationships Education

Nurture Group

Pupil Progress, Assessment and Reports

Homework

Equality Opportunities

Educational Visits

Collective Worship and Assemblies Part 4 Annual Information

Staffing List

Parents Evenings

SATs results

Holiday dates

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Part 1 General Information Welcome to Stanville Primary School We are a friendly welcoming school, with a committed and caring staff. Staff work in partnership with parents, governors and the community to provide a well-planned and challenging education of a high standard within a caring environment. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and providing them with an attractive and stimulating environment in which they feel happy and secure. In addition we aim to know our parents and families well and offer a range of support and training opportunities for adults. We hope you will find this prospectus a useful introduction and guide to the school. It is designed so that it can be updated and additional information can be added during the school year. We hope that it will answer many of your questions. We have an open door policy for parents. Telephone calls and visits are always warmly received and help us to get to know one another better. Headteacher: Ms Sue Middleton Stanville Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3YN Telephone Number: 0121 464 2322 Fax Number: 0121 464 2531 Mr Tony Howell Director of Children, Young People and Families Education Department Margaret Street Birmingham B26 3YN

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School Aims:

To create a caring, well-disciplined learning environment in which the best quality education is provided for all children to achieve their full potential.

To prepare our pupils to develop the capacity to live as independent, confident, creative and self-motivated citizens of the 21st Century.

To enable all children to develop respect for each other and take pride into their school community.

To work in partnership with parents and ensure that all members of the school community are mutually respected and encouraged to promote high standards of achievement.

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About Our School Headteacher - Ms Sue Middleton Deputy Headteacher – Mr Andy Runacres Office Manager – Mrs Diane Shiels Chair of Governors - Mrs Enid Bradley Number of Children - 232 (including Nursery) Stanville Primary School was founded in 1939 and consists of a spacious single storey building with seven classes and a Nursery. We also have a fully equipped ICT suite and a Library as well as rooms for Music, Numeracy, Special Needs and Resources. In addition we have a Family/Community Room for assisting with Family Support and Adult Learning and a Nurture Room for delivering an enhanced curriculum and Out of School Club. The annexe houses the pre-school which also provides wrap around service with the nursery. It is also used for community activities in the evening. The city centre is only a short bus ride away and offers numerous cultural opportunities to enhance the curriculum. We actively encourage our children to explore Birmingham’s excellent facilities, taking them into the city centre on a regular basis. The school building stands in its own large grounds, offering excellent opportunities for learning, as well as providing environmental and sports facilities. There are separate large playgrounds for Nursery, Infant and Junior children and we also have our own allotment, sensory garden, trim trails, sports cage and field. Just a few minutes away are more playing fields and Sheldon Country Park. We have good links with the Park Rangers and children are actively involved in working with the Park Rangers and at the farm. Local churches, Sheldon Library, Birmingham Airport and The Radleys shopping centre also provide excellent resources. We work closely with other local schools including those that are secondary and we have strong links with The Radleys care home.

Class Sizes It is the policy of the school to limit class sizes to a maximum of 30. From Nursery to Year 3 there is additional support from teaching assistants. The remaining classes in Key Stage 2 are also supported the majority of the time.

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House Teams Across the school from Reception to Year 6 all of the children (and staff!) are placed into one of the 4 House Teams. These teams are named after famous people from Birmingham’s History:

Tolkien (J.R.R. Tolkien)

Brindley (James Brindley)

Chamberlain (Joseph Chamberlain)

Baskerville (John Baskerville) Children are awarded house points for good behaviour, work and achievements and these are collated each week and the winning team announced in Celebration Assembly and in the weekly school newsletter.

Safeguarding At Stanville, safeguarding the interests of all our children is at the heart of all our policies and practices. The priorities of the Every Child Matters agenda are addressed not only through the curriculum but in everything we do. Children are given numerous opportunities to develop their self-esteem and confidence as well as developing life skills (communication, empathy, cooperation etc.) both in school and outside in the community.

Every Child Matters

Every Child Matters has been introduced nationally to safeguard the interests of children and young people from birth to 18 and ensure their health and wellbeing. The government’s aim is for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support to:

Be healthy

Stay safe

Enjoy and achieve

Make a positive contribution

Achieve economic well-being

eSafety As a school we recognise the benefits of ICT as a learning resource and life skill for the 21

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century; however we are also aware of the possible concerns connected with the use of such a medium. In response to this we have installed in school both the software and a dedicated server which monitors any inappropriate content across the network (including the possibility of cyber bullying), both online or offline, whether it is typed, or displayed in applications. Monitoring in the school is designed to allow the children, and staff, to access

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this technology with confidence and reassurance as well as educating them in safe usage. This system exceeds current requirements stipulated by both Local Authority Audit and Child Protection procedures.

Child Protection Stanville Primary is committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care. Our school supports all children by:

Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the school

Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness

Effectively tackling bullying and harassment We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse. As with all educational establishments, it is our duty to respond to any concerns by contacting the appropriate services so as to ensure the well-being of all children. This is in line with agreed Birmingham Child Protection procedures

Admissions The school follows the Local Authority’s policy for admission of pupils. Reception intake is centrally administered by Birmingham LA. Parents considering applying for a place for their children, or those parents requiring advice, are very welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement or contact the school office.

Special Educational Needs Stanville School recognises that children have a variety of needs which may be of an academic, emotional, social or physical nature and recognises its responsibility to endeavour to meet such needs. We are a school that is fully committed to inclusive practice and make reasonable adjustments for individuals where necessary. All children, ranging from the exceptionally able to those with specific difficulties, will be provided with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We aim to:

Identify individual needs and provide support within the class or school environment;

To seek advice and support from appropriate outside agencies;

To inform parents of their statutory rights;

To meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Code of Practice;

To assist the class teacher by providing advice, training and suitable resources at

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each stage of the code;

To aid accurate assessment, differentiated provision and informative record keeping matching the work of the children.

To work closely with additional professionals e.g. the health service, including GPs and consultants to encourage a ‘joined up’ working relationship in the interest of the child, parent and school.

Mrs Lynne Whiteoak and Ms. Gaynor Upton are our Special Needs Co-ordinators and Mrs Helen Watton who works in the Special Needs Department is our Learning Support Manager If you have any concerns about your child, please make an appointment either through your class teacher or through the school office.

Access to Children’s Records Parents are granted access to their children’s records under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act unless the disclosure of this information is deemed likely to be detrimental to the child. Requests to access information/records should be made in writing to the school, via the office.

Parental Involvement Parents are welcomed and encouraged into school. Many help in the classroom, around the school and with outings. Weekly whole school and termly class newsletters inform parents of the various events organised by the school/individual classes. During the school year every class teacher plans an INSPIRE workshop, where parents and carers are invited to join their children in learning! If you would like to volunteer or become more involved, please contact the school office in the first instance.

Family Learning We are a centre for Family Learning using our Community Room, opened with support from Solihull College. Here, children and a family member learn and work alongside one another under the guidance of a tutor from the college and staff from Stanville. In addition there are now opportunities for adult learning where both parents and other members of the community can study and gain qualifications on site. If you have an ambition to study Cookery, Interior Design, or have any other suggestions, please contact us and we will try to arrange an appropriate course.

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Friends of Stanville School (FOSS) We are a group of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and carers who have children at the school. Our aim is to provide lots of fun activities for the children as well as raising funds! We arrange discos, parties, fetes and fun days which pay for books, classroom equipment and other educational aids. We always need volunteers, if you would like to become a member of FOSS or feel that you can help us in any way, contact Helen Watton (Learning Support Manager), through the office.

Complaints Procedures We expect all our children, staff and parents to listen carefully and respectfully to each other. Minor complaints will be dealt with by the class teacher in the first instance. If the concern is not resolved, please contact one of the following:

Learning Support Manager

SENCO

Senior Management Team member

Deputy Headteacher

Headteacher Complaints may be considered at one or more of the following levels:

Informal

Formal via the School Governors

Formal via the Local Authority. Under the terms of the Education Reform Act, there is a statutory procedure to deal with complaints by parents who feel that, in relation to the school’s curriculum, the Local Authority or Governing Body is failing to discharge its duties. The arrangements are not intended to deal with complaints about the action of Heads or individual teachers, but specifically the curriculum, including Religious Education and Worship, exemptions from the National Curriculum, and the provision of information and charging policies. A copy of the School’s Complaints Procedure is available, on request, from the School Office.

Car Parking On no account are parents allowed to drive cars into the school grounds. There is very limited parking space and we wish to ensure a safe environment for all the children. Please park thoughtfully and carefully so that we cause minimum disruption for the neighbours of the school.

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Part 2 Organisation, Pastoral Care and Welfare

The School Day

Nursery Start End

Morning 9.00am 11.30am

Afternoon 12.45pm 3.15pm

Infants Start End

Morning 8.55am 12.00pm

Afternoon 1.10pm 3.20pm

Juniors Start End

Morning 8.55am 12.30pm

Afternoon 1.20pm 3.20pm

Attendance and Punctuality You will appreciate that, by law, children must attend school regularly. Periods of absence are harmful to a child’s education and need to be kept to a minimum. When children are absent from school we need either a letter or telephone call as soon as possible. We have to keep an accurate record of attendance which can be inspected at any time by the Education Social Worker. Absence returns for the school now have to be sent to the DfE in London. It is now a legal requirement for schools to publish their figures for unauthorised absence. An authorised absence (usually in the case of illness) is one for which we have notification from parents either verbally, in writing or by telephone. Holidays during term time will not be approved by the school and are classed as unauthorised absences in accordance with government regulations. Truancy and absences without explanation are also unauthorised absences and will be investigated by the Education Social Worker. 2008-2009 Attendance Attendance 92.29% Authorised Absence 6.21% Unauthorised Absence 1.50%

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Behaviour and Rules Our Behaviour Policy is based on mutual care, courtesy and respect. We promote a system in school which encourages self-discipline among the children, since we feel that this is the best way to prepare them for later life. The children have produced their own code of conduct which is actively encouraged throughout the school. The children also have a School Council through which they can be involved in the decision-making in the school. In each class there are consistent rules, rewards and sanctions agreed with children.

Mediation “Peer Mediation is a process where two trained mediators, who do not take sides, help pupils, who have volunteered, to receive help in resolving their dispute” At Stanville School we are proud to have professionally trained mediators in both Key Stage 1 and 2. Mediation takes place at dinner time as a service offered to solve disputes. Should there be any concerns, we will discuss with you and your child ways in which the situation could be improved. We appreciate the support of parents enormously and will actively seek to foster positive home-school partnerships.

Class Organisation All children are placed in mixed ability classes within their age group. For some subjects, children are taught in ability groups. We also have a Nurture Room called “The Hive” which targets small groups of children in the academic and social aspects of school, community and home life.

School Uniform and Appearance

School uniform is compulsory at all times. No child is allowed to participate in visits, or to represent the school, unless wearing uniform for health and safety reasons as well as presentation. Parents of children not wearing uniform will be contacted so as to offer an explanation and enable school to assist in resolving the problem, especially if cost is an issue. A number of spare sweatshirts are made available to those not complying with the school rules. Continuous refusal to wear school uniform will be recorded as defiance and will be dealt with in line with the school behaviour policy.

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Our school uniform suppliers are Mansuri at Poolway Shopping Centre and Clive Marks on the Coventry Road at the Wheatsheaf. PE kits from School Trends are now available to order online for delivery to school. Please go to the website www.stparent.co.uk, enter the school name, Stanville, and follow instructions.

Children are not allowed to take part unless wearing appropriate kit. Trainers are not to be worn for inside activities in PE for obvious health and safety issues. PE kit should be kept in school all week and taken home for washing on a regular basis.

Jewellery and Personal Property We do not allow any form of jewellery in school except wrist-watches, but we cannot undertake to be responsible if these items are lost or damaged. On no account should children be wearing make-up. Similarly, while every effort is made to encourage children to look after their personal property, the school cannot be held responsible for the loss of valuables. Expensive MP3 players, toys and games are not allowed in school. Mobile phones may only be brought into school in exceptional circumstances. Please contact the office for details. Children who have pierced ears may wear small studs to keep the piercing open. However, even these must be removed for P.E. and swimming lessons. We trust that you will appreciate that this rule is made with your child’s safety in mind.

Winter

Grey skirt or pinafore dress

Grey trousers

Red school sweatshirt/cardigan

Yellow Polo-shirt

Red fleece

Summer

Red gingham/ striped dress

Grey shorts/trousers

Red school sweatshirt/cardigan

Yellow Polo-shirt

House Colours P.E. Kit

Shorts

House colour T-shirt

Plimsolls (for inside activity)

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School Meals

School meals are available at the current charge of £9.00 per week (£1.80 per day) and should be paid in advance each Monday morning. Alternatively payment can be made either termly or half-termly in advance by cheque. Children who are absent on the Monday should bring their dinner money on the day they return to school. Please help us by sending all money in a labelled envelope. Those who wish to change from dinners to sandwiches and vice versa should give a minimum of 1 weeks’ notice. Any child who stays either for a school meal or packed lunch is expected to behave responsibly. If a child is unable to comply with the school’s expectations then alternative arrangements will be made in school initially. If there are still concerns then a child may be required to leave the site at lunchtimes. If you believe that your child may be entitled to free school meals, contact our school secretary and she will be happy to advise you and provide the appropriate forms.

Milk, Fruit and Healthy options Milk is available during the mid-morning break. The current cost is notified to parents at the start of each term. Milk is ordered and paid for each half-term. Milk is provided free to all children up to the age of 5 years. As a healthy school we are delighted to take part in the Free Fruit Scheme funded by the Government to promote healthy eating. All of our younger children (Nursery – Year 2) are provided with fresh fruit for their morning snack. In the Juniors we offer a range of healthy snacks at breaktimes which can be purchased at the snack bar. Cool/chilled water is available for all children from the dispensers in the corridors.

After School and Lunchtime Activities The school has a variety of out of school clubs and activities. Details of these are sent out each term. These have included clubs for art, crafts, cookery, gardening, computer, as well as cricket and football training and a flourishing choir. We also host friendly sports matches with other local schools and have won many awards and prizes! It is our aim to continue these opportunities each year but obviously this is always dependent upon staff expertise and funding.

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Wrap Around Club We have a flourishing Wrap Around Club which is available term time only. Stanville Wrap Around Breakfast club runs from 7.15am-8.55am at a cost of £5.00 per session. This will include a breakfast and drink if you wish. Stanville Wrap Around Kids Club runs from 3.20pm-6.00pm at a cost of £8.00 per session. This will include a variety of healthy snacks and drinks. The club provides a variety of activities, Wii games, Sports, crafts, gardening and cooking are a few of those on offer. There are also themed nights these include, Cinema Nights and Discos. Mrs Gayle George is our Wrap Around Club Manager, Mrs Carol Robinson our Deputy Manager, Ms Bridgette Evans and Mrs Rose Ravenscroft are our play workers. Please contact Mrs George in school if you require any further information.

Extended Provision The Gateway Extended Provision Cluster aims to run a variety of different activities for children, young people and their families from right across Sheldon and Yardley. The cluster works in partnership with providers and 15 schools to fund activities that take place either before or after school, weekends and school holidays. Activities chosen are based on what local data is showing us and consultation with community members of all ages. Such activities include multi sports provision, family learning workshops, accredited courses and holiday provision. The Gateway cluster focuses on running provision linked to the 'Every Child Matters' agenda and aims to supplement the normal school curriculum. As well as the Coordinator, the cluster also has 1 full and 2 part time Parent Support Advisors who run a variety of activities for parents in convenient locations. For more information about the cluster, please contact Tim Atkins on 675 1435.

Medical arrangements and Medication School medicals take place during the children’s first year at school. The School Dentist makes regular dental inspections and you are advised if treatment is needed. Simple first aid treatment can be given on the premises, a large number of staff at Stanville are trained first aiders, but it is vital that we know where to contact either parents or guardians during school hours, since should a child become unwell, any form of hospital

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treatment is unlikely to go ahead without the presence of a parent or guardian. Please make sure we have an up-to-date telephone number and contact details, as these are vital not only for emergencies but also in case a child becomes unwell during the day. We work very closely with school nurses based at Harvey Road Clinic who will also be happy to give advice. If you are concerned about any health issues which may affect your child at school, please contact us and we will do our best to advise you. The address of our local school clinic is: Harvey Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1TH Tel: 0121 465 1858 Where possible children should receive medication at home. If this is not possible, please contact the Office to complete the required form. No medication will be administered, without prior permission from the Office. It is vital that you inform the school of any allergies that your child may have so that we can take the necessary precautions. If your child suffers from asthma or any other special medical problem, please inform the school in writing of any emergency procedures.

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Part 3 The Curriculum

Curriculum - General The school complies with the requirements of DFE Circular 7/90 “The Management of the School Day” which recommends a minimum of 21 hours teaching during the week for children in Key Stage One and 23.5 hours teaching time for children in Key Stage 2. All policy documents are available for parents to view by arrangement through the school office. Copies of the main findings of the school’s last OFSTED Report are available at no charge from the School Office as well as being accessible on the school intranet (www.stanville.org).

The Early Years Foundation Stage The curriculum for our youngest children in nursery and reception class, takes into account the individual needs and stage of development of each child. We strongly believe that children in the Foundation Stage learn best through well planned and structured play activities. The curriculum of the Early Years Foundation Stage is organised into six areas of learning:

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Communication, Language and Literacy

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

Physical Development

Creative Development We build on children’s prior experiences and extend their knowledge skills and understanding through exciting half-termly topics that are linked to the areas of learning. Each area of the curriculum has developmental matters which establish expectations for most children to reach by the end of Foundation Stage. Some children will do more than is expected of them, whilst others will be still working towards them.

What We Do - Years 1-6 The subjects taught are in keeping with the requirements of the National Curriculum/ Curriculum 2000. They include; English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, Music, Design Technology, Information and Communications Technology, Physical Education

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and Citizenship. In addition, all schools are required to provide Religious Education and a daily act of worship. Modern Foreign Languages is also taught in Key Stage 2 in line with government legislation.

National Curriculum Core Subjects

English English is the main instrument of learning throughout the school curriculum and our policy is a whole language approach. Language development depends on the links between speaking and listening, reading and writing, and at Stanville we aim to provide an environment where children can learn about language whilst promoting opportunities and contexts (spiritual, social and cultural) for children to learn through language. We follow the Primary Literacy Framework which unites the important skills of speaking and listening, reading and writing and the use of ICT. We use a combination of individual, group and whole class approaches to teach and encourage reading and use a wide selection of books and other resources to help our children develop the ability to read, understand and respond to a wide range of texts. Children are encouraged to write in a variety of styles and for a range of purposes in literacy and across the curriculum with a focus on the development of VCOP (vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation). We believe that children should have knowledge and understanding of the basics of English grammar and have well-formed handwriting. All children are set challenging targets in reading and writing. These are discussed with the children and reviewed regularly to encourage progression.

Mathematics At Stanville, we base our mathematics on the Primary Numeracy Framework. We use a variety of different approaches and activities to make the learning experiences fun and meaningful. Children are encouraged to discuss their ideas and understanding to develop their language in this subject. Our teaching of Numeracy allows the children to encounter new strategies and build upon existing ones. Children are then given the opportunity to apply their skills in a variety of situations. In this way, children feel confident to apply their knowledge and skills to any given mathematical problem. The use of ICT in mathematics is also promoted throughout the school to prepare the children for the experiences that they will encounter in the wider world.

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Science Science for children at Stanville means a lot of fun exploring, discovering and investigating the world around them using a range of approaches. The children are encouraged to handle, manipulate and use a variety of materials and equipment in order to understand and make discoveries for themselves. Work in Science builds upon previous experiences, in order to develop concepts and to ensure continuity and progression. The children are encouraged to learn and use a range of scientific vocabulary to explain their learning and justify their findings. We also encourage the children to create and plan their own investigations and predict possible outcomes.

Information and Communications Technology ICT is one of the Core subjects and plays a major role in all areas of the curriculum. ICT is a rapidly changing and developing part of our lives and as a result we aim to use this powerful tool to provide children at Stanville with active learning experiences across the curriculum. We have a fully equipped computer suite and a network which extends into all classrooms and other learning areas. The Family Room and Nurture Rooms both have a small network of machines and each classroom is fitted with an Interactive Whiteboard. In addition we have access to electronic resources, which are updated weekly, and are designed specifically for assisting both teachers, with their planning and teaching, as well as the children in their learning and development. As a direct result of these resources we are able to develop our children’s skills, knowledge and independence in ICT and other curriculum subjects. This will enhance their attainment and provide them with confident access to the wider world of communications. Our School Intranet (www.stanville.org) is accessible to Governors, staff, children, parents and visitors at all times and provides access to information, records and resources. As a school we recognise the importance of informing, supporting and developing everyone in the community that the school serves.

The National Curriculum Foundation Subjects

Citizenship Citizenship is taught in lessons at Stanville and promoted in all aspects of the children’s life at school. Citizenship teaches and helps children to:

develop confidence and take responsibility.

play an active role as citizens.

develop healthy, safer lifestyles

develop good relationships and respect the differences between people.

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As well as formal lessons, Citizenship is promoted:

In class by taking responsibility by being for instance, a librarian or water monitor.

By voting for and acting as School Councillors.

By being mediators.

By being peer mentors

In Year 6, by being prefects.

Taking care of the school environment by joining gardening club and through members of the Green Group

Through the Health and Safety group

History and Geography The study of Geography helps children towards an understanding of the world in which they live. The children study the local environment, the British Isles and some aspects of world Geography. We place a strong emphasis on developing a sense of personal responsibility and encouraging children to think about the impact their actions have upon the environment. Through History topics, children are encouraged to develop a sense of time and an understanding of the past. They will have the opportunity to study some local history, modern and ancient history and some aspects of British and World history. Children are also able to explore and experience a range of topics through educational trips/visits related to their learning.

Design Technology Through Design Technology we aim to develop creative and practical skills in an exciting way. Design Technology provides an opportunity for children to investigate, plan, design and construct, giving children a chance to learn from their mistakes as well as their successes. Children learn to tackle new problems and tasks with confidence in their ability to succeed. We have well-established links with local schools and many of our older children have taken part in projects and competitions during the school year where their skills are tested.

Art All art work is developed through observation and imagination. We believe the stimulation of an aesthetically pleasing environment for learning encourages good practice. Children are encouraged to acquire control of tools and equipment to enable them to experiment creatively with a variety of materials.

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Children have the opportunity in art and design to work both individually and collaboratively with others to solve problems and improve their own skills and understanding. Children explore ideas and meanings in the work of artists, craftspeople and designers. They learn about the diverse roles and functions of art craft and design in their own lives and in different times and cultures. At Stanville we have been awarded ‘Artsmark Gold Award’ through the work covered in school as well as in partnership with other local schools, community organisations and artists.

The Performing Arts At Stanville, we place great emphasis on providing a creative curriculum. We provide as many opportunities as possible for children to engage in exciting cross-curricular arts projects in school. Cultural development is enhanced still further through regular visits to theatres, art galleries and other arts venues. Children from Foundation Stage to Year 6 are given the opportunity to perform in front of their peers and their families through productions such as the Nativity Play, leavers’ assemblies and class assemblies. All classes in the school, from Foundation Stage to Year 6 have the opportunity to work with Language Alive (a Theatre in Education group) on a variety of thought provoking drama projects.

Music In music children enjoy class lessons that include singing, percussion and creative music-making. We have an extensive range of musical resources and provide opportunities for all of our children to work with talented local musicians. In previous years the choir has performed at Symphony Hall, as part of the St Georges Day celebrations, demonstrated their talents at a music teacher’s workshop and sung at many other local events where they are in great demand! During music lessons and assemblies, children listen to and learn to appreciate works of musical significance from a variety of cultures, genres and eras. Children have the opportunity to learn to read music through learning to play an instrument from Year 3 upwards. We currently offer children the opportunity to learn guitar and percussion and to join our choir in Key Stage 2.

Modern Foreign Languages At Stanville we have been teaching a Modern Foreign Language at Key Stage 2 as part of the curriculum for several years and were one of the first pilot schools for this nationally. The

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main language taught is French, although Spanish is also offered in some classes, depending on the expertise of staff. We have a large selection of resources to support this teaching, some of which are available on the intranet. In addition, we have a themed Languages Week every year for all classes where children explore both the language and the culture of a range of different countries.

Physical Education

We aim to develop agility, physical co-ordination, fitness, confidence and enjoyment through physical activities. We are proud to have achieved accreditation with ActiveMark for the sports and PE we provide. We are actively involved in the local School Sports Partnership and through this are fortunate to access many additional activities and sports, with training provided by qualified coaches and instructors. All children are expected to change for P.E. and should have a full House colour PE kit and bag. For indoor activities children will need pumps although they may take part in bare feet, For outdoor games, the children must bring suitable footwear and a sweatshirt or tracksuit for cold days. We are fortunate in having excellent facilities and we would like you to help your child to take part in and enjoy all aspects of Physical Education. If you wish your child to be excused any of these activities, please send us a note stating the reason.

Swimming It is a requirement of the National Curriculum that all children learn to swim 25 metres before they leave their primary school. At Stanville, all children in Key Stage 2 have the opportunity to go swimming during each year.

Religious Education In Religious Education, we follow the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus, which is concerned not only with the academic education of our children, but also their emotional, social and moral development. We aim to encourage and stimulate the children and nurture not only self-esteem but also respect for and understanding of each other. Parents have a statutory right to withdraw their children from Religious Education and Collective Worship.

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Sex and Relationships Education

Parents will be advised prior to any specific Sex Education being taught and have a right to withdraw their children from all or part of the sex education provided, except that which is required as part of National Curriculum science.

Nurture Group In Nurture group we provide opportunities for an enhanced curriculum where groups of children from Key Stage 2 experience a rich variety of activities. This has included crafts and cookery in school, working on our allotment and jobs within the community – hosting skills at the Sheltered Housing Sheldon, Junior Librarians at Sheldon Library, Junior Park Rangers at Sheldon Country Park and gardening for the elderly in the local community.

Pupil Progress, Assessment and Reports Assessment at Stanville is an integral part of teaching and learning. Its purpose is primarily to inform the teacher of a child’s progress so that appropriate tasks are planned for future teaching. Individual pupil progress is monitored and tracked closely using the National Curriculum attainment target levels found in the core and foundation subjects. We are committed to each child reaching their full potential. To measure this, a baseline profile is completed within the first half term of each child’s entry into the foundation stage, and is kept as a reference point in the child’s records as they go through the school. Formal tests take place in Year 2 and Year 6 in line with National SATs testing. The results of annual QCA tests in Years 3, 4 and 5 assist us in monitoring each child’s progress throughout Key Stage 2. Individual results and targets are reported to parents and discussed and agreed with children. These describe an all round picture of the child’s development and inform parents of the next step in learning.

Homework We believe homework to be an important part of school life that fosters the partnership between home and school. It informs and involves parents with work their children are doing and they are able to reinforce new knowledge and skills. Children will be given homework relative to their age and ability. Parents will be kept informed of homework topics each term through the class newsletter.

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Equal Opportunities At Stanville we aim to ensure that all children are given opportunity to participate in a full range of activities regardless of gender, ability and race.

Educational Visits We try to include many educational visits as part of our curriculum. Parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution towards these. We hope that parents will ensure that their children take part in these visits as they are an important part of the curriculum. Unfortunately, should insufficient contributions be received these visits will not be able to take place. If you prefer to pay for these visits in instalments over the year, please contact the Office for details.

Collective Worship and Assemblies Children have a daily act of collective worship. These gatherings take many forms, including class assemblies. Children are introduced to some of the elements of the Christian and major religious traditions as they are found in stories, anniversaries, festivals and moral codes. It is the right of every parent to withdraw their child from assemblies on religious grounds. Any such representation must be made, in writing, to the Headteacher. Each Friday there are separate Key Stage ‘Celebration Assemblies’ which parents are invited to attend. Parents are notified the week prior to a child receiving a Celebrations Certificate.

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Part 4 Annual Information Staffing List

Nursery Teacher + p/t SEN Ms. Upton

Reception Teacher Mrs. Brown

Year 1 Teacher Ms. Anderson

Year 2 Teacher Ms. Brown

Year 3 Teacher Mrs. Perrin

Year 4 Teacher Ms. Burke

Year 5 Teacher Mr. Chance

Year 6 Teacher Ms. McHugh

Non-classed based KS1 phase leader Ms. Dailly

p/t Teacher Early Years & KS1 cover Mrs. Ford

p/t Teacher KS2 & cover Mrs. Roberts

Parent’s Evenings Parent’s Evenings are held each term so that teachers can share observations, assessments and pupils’ individual targets with parents. Written reports are issued at the end of each school year. If you wish to discuss your child at times other than parent’s evenings, please telephone to make an appointment.

SATs results 2008/2009

Writing KS1

Reading KS1

Maths KS1

Science KS1 Level W 10.3% Level W 6.8%

Level W 3.4%

Level W 3.4%

Level 1 37.9%

Level 1 37.9%

Level 1 17.2%

Level 1 13.7% Level 2 51.7%

Level 2 51.7%

Level 2 75.8%

Level 2 82.7%

Level 3 0.0%

Level 3 3.4%

Level 3 3.4%

Level 3 0.0%

Writing KS2

Reading KS2

English KS2

Level 3 34.6%

Level 3 3.8%

Level 3 11.5% Level 4 57.6%

Level 4 61.5%

Level 4 73.0%

Level 5 3.8%

Level 5 30.7%

Level 5 11.5%

Maths KS2

Science KS2

Level 3 15.3%

Level 3 0.0%

Level 4 53.8%

Level 4 57.6%

Level 5 26.9%

Level 5 38.4%

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Holiday Dates 2010-2011

Autumn Term 2010 Spring Term 2011 Summer Term 2011

Wednesday 1 September to

Friday 22 October

~ HALF TERM ~

Monday 1 November to

Friday 17 December

Tuesday 4 January to

Friday 18 February

~ HALF TERM ~

Monday 28 February to

Friday 8 April

Tuesday 26 April to

Friday 27 May

~ HALF TERM ~

Monday 6 June to

Friday 22 July

N.B. (5 teacher days to be confirmed)

All information is correct at time of printing.