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Bullying will not be tolerated at West Grove Primary School. As a school we take bullying very seriously and wish to assure children and families that they will be supported when bullying is reported.
Assessment complements and assists teaching and learning; it plays an integral part in each teacher’s planning and enables the evaluation of current practice as well as pupil achievement.
At West Grove Primary, we believe that regular school attendance is the key to enabling children to maximise their education. As set out in this policy the school is committed to working with families to identify, support and resolve attendance issues.
Our aim at West Grove is to promote good relationships, so that the school community can work together with a common purpose of everyone being able to learn. We want every member of the school community to feel valued, respected and cared for.
This document forms part of the risk assessment for the safety of everyone entering or leaving the school site. Parents and carers are reminded that they are responsible for their children in the car park and they should be closely supervised at all times.
This policy informs staff and parents about charging for school activities. It conforms to the requirements of the guidance detailed in the charging for school activities. In accordance with government guidelines, it lists what West Grove Primary School will charge for.
Complaints need to be considered, and resolved, as quickly and efficiently as possible. The time limits set within this procedure will be adhered to wherever possible, however wherefurther investigations are necessary, new time limits can be set.
In order to safeguard our children at West Grove Primary School it is essential that all children arrive at and leave school at the end of the day with a safe adult. We appreciate that for many families, arrangements need to be flexible and it may be that a few people care for the child after school.
We follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum which is a learning through play, exploration and discovery curriculum. Learning opportunities are based on observations of the children. Adults work flexibly and creatively, evaluating their provision and ensuring that children reach their full potential.
The Equality Policy is supported by the school’s vision and values which give us purpose, direction and meaning in everything we do. We tackle discrimination and promote equality and good relationships across all areas of school activity and decision making.
This policy supplements and should be read in conjunction with, the London Borough of Enfield, Schools Health Safety Framework Policy. It lays down the local organisation and arrangements established by the governing body to implement the London Borough of Enfield, Schools Health Safety Framework Policy.
Homework at West Grove Primary provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s learning. It enables children to practise and consolidate skills whilst enabling them to take responsibility for their own learning. This policy aims to ensure a consistent approach and clarity of expectation.
A home-school agreement is a statement explaining the school’s aims and values, our responsibilities towards the children, the responsibilities of parents, and what’s expected of pupils. We ask all new arrivals to the school to read and sign the agreement.
We are very fortunate to have a very supportive and friendly parent body. Our families recognise that educating children is a process that involves partnership between parents and carers, teachers and the school community.
Details on collection, storage and use of data for data we hold. Also provides information on who we share with and how to exercise your rights if you are not happy. We welcome your comments to improve this notice; please contact us at the address given for the school.
Pupil premium is funding to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Evidence shows that disadvantaged children generally face additional challenges in reaching their potential at school and often do not perform as well as other pupils.
Relationships Education is delivered through Personal, Social and Health Education to all pupils in Years 1 to 6. This is compulsory for all pupils. Sex Education is delivered separately to Year 5 & 6 through a unit of work in the Summer Term. Parents can choose to withdraw their child from Sex Education.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children means: protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development, ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 requires Governing Bodies of maintained schools and FE colleges to make arrangements to ensure that their functions are carried out with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
From the 1st September 2014 the Department for Education introduced reforms to the way support is provided to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These reforms are wide reaching and impact significantly on how we work with parents and support children.
The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government-backed funding initiative aimed at helping primary schools across England improve their physical education and sport provisions.
