Changing livesthrough excellenceand inclusion

Welcome to Culloden Primary School

Every child is entitled to a good education, with equal access to knowledge, skills, opportunities, aspirations, life chances and dignity.

Your child deserves the best from this school and we seek to provide this in many ways, the most important of which are a well-planned and well-taught curriculum, using the Culloden way of learning, in an environment where the safety and well-being of our pupils are paramount. However, teachers and school staff cannot do this on their own. When a school community works on this together excellent results can be achieved. This includes parents and/or carers supporting their children at home by encouraging learning, good conduct and high expectations. With this community effort, you can see your children reach their full potential.

Amanda Phillips Executive headteacher

Message from chair of governors

If you visit Culloden Primary School you will be welcomed by a community of children and adults who are enthused by education as something that everyone can enjoy throughout their lives. The governors play their part by supporting the whole school in its primary task of teaching and learning and by celebrating its achievements out in the wider community. We believe that, working in partnership with the family, a happy and successful primary school lays the foundations of future opportunity and fulfilment.

Denise Syndercombe-Court Chair of governors

“My vision is that our school is categorised as outstanding in all areas by our own self evaluation, by the local authority and objectively, by Ofsted.” Amanda Phillips Executive headteacher

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“Pupils and adults both work hard to make the school a really friendly environment to work in.” Pupil year 6

Nursery classes

When your child is aged two-and-six months, please put his/her name on the waiting list and fill in an application form and return it to the school administration office. If there is a place for your child, we will send you an offer letter and arrange a time for you to visit the nursery or for members of staff to visit you and your child in order to assess them in their home environment.

If there are more applications than places, the following criteria for priority will apply;

1 Children looked after by a local authority

2 Children whose acute medical and social needs justify the allocation of a place in the school – supporting professional evidence is required

3 Children with brothers/sisters at the school at the time of the proposed admission. Brothers/sisters must live at the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. This includes half, step and foster brothers/sisters who live at the same address.

4 Applicants living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line on a map or GIS computerised mapping system.

Reception to years 1 – 6

If you have just moved into the area with children of school age, please contact pupil services at the local authority on 020 7364 5006 to be placed on the waiting list for a school in your area.

Appeals

You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application for a place at Culloden Primary School is unsuccessful. Classes are only allowed to have 30 pupils. The appeal panel has limited powers in these cases and it is unlikely an appeal will be successful for reception and years 1 and 2.

Appeals must be received with 21 days. Please contact pupil services by telephoning 020 7364 5006 or the school administration office for an appeal form and guidance notes.

Admissions policy

Making life better for everyone

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“Communication is always clear at school. I can understand how to do the work.” Pupil year 6

Our school is founded on three basic values of:

•highexpectations – expecting the best and accepting nothing less

•community – working towards a society in which there is a common vision and a sense of belonging by all

•independent learning – enables people to lead fulfilling lives within our democratic society.

Pupils at Culloden Primary School enjoy coming to school and are positive about their learning. They are drawn from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have a variety of abilities and educational needs. We celebrate and value this diversity.

Culloden Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and we ensure this is reflected in our policies, procedures and practices.

Every child deserves outstanding quality learning. We offer a curriculum to enrich their lives and develop their self-esteem through:

•usingbestpracticeinteachingandlearning

•beingguidedbyaclearsenseofpurposeanddirection

•strong and effective leadership, high expectations and a relentlesspursuit for excellence where only the best will do

•valuinganddevelopingtheskillsofallstaff

•developingstrongfamilyandcommunitypartnerships.

The school staff work closely with our very supportive governing body – and we have forged strong educational partnerships with businesses whose contributions to this school are invaluable.

The school rewards its pupils for doing the right thing by awarding certificates and stickers, which are presented to pupils in assemblies.

Deaf support base

The deaf support base is a valued part of the school community, providing excellent specialist support from the nursery to the end of year 6. We have a total communication policy in the deaf support base to meet the needs of pupils with a range of hearing impairments. The hearing impaired pupils learn alongside their peers – developing the awareness of the whole school community and raising the aspirations of the hearing impaired pupils.

What we will teach your child

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Pre-school partnership with parents/carers

It is important that children start school ready to learn. Culloden Primary School successfully creates links with families through a newly formed parent/carer toddler group, making your children feel comfortable, secure and part of the school even before their first day. We work in partnership with The Aberfeldy Child Centre, Chrisp Street Children’s Centre and health workers. We do this to ensure all pupils are provided for in terms of supporting families at the earliest age possible.

Foundationstage(3-5years:nurseryandreceptionclasses)

We know starting school can be a huge step for a child and so we have created a safe and structured space for them to learn and play, developing their language and social skills.

Our foundation stage is well-resourced with staff and equipment and we focus on outdoor play and giving pupils opportunities to learn through doing and experiencing new things. There are plenty of educational visits to places such as local parks, a farm and using public transport.

The pupils are provided with structured routines, which support their learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and parents/carers are encouraged to develop close links with staff.

The curriculum is divided into six related areas of learning:

•personal,socialandemotionaldevelopment

•communication,languageandliteracy

•mathematicaldevelopment

•knowledgeandunderstandingoftheworld

•physicaldevelopment

•creativedevelopment.

The school day runs from 9am – 3.30pm with full and part-time places available in the nursery.

KeyStage1(5-7years:schoolyeargroups1and2)

LowerKeyStage2(7-9years:schoolyeargroups3and4)

UpperKeyStage2(9-11years:schoolyeargroups5and6)

Pupilswillhavetheopportunitytolearn:

From year 1, the school follows the national curriculum meeting statutory requirements, taught in a bright and airy well-designed space. The school day operates from 8.55am – 3.30pm and the timetable is organised in a way that enables pupils to do much more English work, which is known as the Culloden way of learning. Geography, history and RE are taught through English and all English lessons are based around a topic. For example, the topic for the first half of the Autumn term is Victorian children in the local area (history). For English lessons, pupils are in classes based on their reading and writing levels; they are not taught English in their year groups.

Within the organisation of English the pupils who are secure in the basics of reading and writing work in enquiry groups and learn by asking and answering questions. The enquiry groups are supported in generating their own questions about the topic and will read carefully selected information in order to answer their own questions. Mathematics is taught in sets in their year groups. Science, art and design, design and technology and music are taught in blocks for a whole week at a time. Pupils also practise their important key learning (basic skills) for 30 minutes each day in their English classes. These sessions will include computer skills including touch typing (ICT), geographical core knowledge, handwriting, spelling and listening skills. All pupils have two hours of PE each week, which means that over the academic year more than three English classes will have swimming lessons.

Teachers meet parents/carers three times during the academic year to explain what their child will be learning, talk about targets and listen to any concerns. From year 1 to year 6, as well as formal learning, we still offer structured practical learning through experiences. Educational visits and activities include visits to places of worship, museums, Cambridge University, Surrey Docks Farm, Kew Gardens, The National Portrait Gallery and Science Museum to name just a few.

When the pupils are in year 5 they experience a residential school journey to an activity centre in Suffolk and in year 6 an activity centre in Kent. As a school we focus on preparing the children academically, socially and organisationally to secondary school.

PE/sport

We teach units of work in PE covering a wide range of skills including swimming, dance and gymnastics. Every term pupils have an opportunity to perform in front of an audience or take part in a competition with another class. Pupils are also offered a variety of different sports’ clubs and opportunities to compete against other schools. Each year a number of pupils from the school are selected to represent the borough at district level. All pupils have two hours of PE each week and swimming for two year groups.

“This school is great because we’ve got so much new technology equipment like laptops.” Pupil year 4

•English

•mathematics

•science

•informationandcommunicationtechnology (ICT)

•religiouseducation

•artanddesign

•geography

•history

•music

•personal,socialandhealtheducation (PSHE) and citizenship

•physicaleducation–gymnastics,dance, games and swimming

•sexandrelationshipsanddrugseducation

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Assembliesandcollectiveworship

Every day we have an assembly where together, we celebrate, give thanks and take time for reflection. The law says there should be an act of worship in the majority of assemblies and, as far as possible, we make sure that we are inclusive of all faiths. We explore spirituality and common moral ground found in all religions, celebrate what is good in our school and our world and build an ethos of respect and care.

Maximisingouropportunitiesforteachingandlearning

We believe that all members of our school community are active teachers and learners – we can all teach one another new things and we can all learn from each other.

We have an enthusiastic and stable team of staff and we expect high quality teaching – if we are not teaching well, the pupils will not be learning properly.

Our principles for learning and teaching are to:

•sethighexpectationsandgiveeverypupiltheconfidencethat they can succeed

•establishwhatpupilsalreadyknowandbuildonit

•structureandpacelearningtomakeitchallengingandenjoyable

•inspirelearningthroughpassionforthesubject

•makepupilsactivepartnersintheirlearning

•developeveryone’slearningskillsandpersonalqualities.

Teachers at Culloden Primary School use various teaching styles either with the whole class, a smaller group or one-to-one so we can best meet everyone’s needs. Teachers provide a range of tasks within lessons to challenge pupils of differing abilities appropriately.

Learning from each other

A nurturing environment

Assessment

We are constantly assessing both our teaching and what the pupils are actually learning to make sure we are continuing to work effectively. We use this information to plan lessons, to understand clearly what the pupils have learned, to identify pupils who are not keeping up with their peers or those who are making rapid progress. This means we can adjust levels of support and have individual discussions with parents/carers and write final reports.

Homework

Pupils in years 1 – 6 are given English, mathematics and science homework at least once every week and all pupils regularly take reading books home from the nursery onwards.

Whatextracareandopportunitieswillweofferyourchild?

Playandlunchtime

Playtime is a very important part of the school day – both for letting off steam and developing and negotiating friendships. The well-designed playgrounds are spacious, landscaped and equipped with toys and games, areas for energetic activities and sports, shade and quiet places.

Breakfast club

If you need before-school care for your child, we operate a breakfast club from 8am where, for a small fee, pupils can have a healthy breakfast and be looked after until school starts.

After-school club

Our after-school club operates every evening after school until 5.30pm, where pupils are able to engage in a range of constructive activities.

Out-of-hours learning

We offer some extended school activities such as ICT, sport, cookery, art and crafts. Pupils may also be targeted for booster classes.

“Culloden Primary School is a school where we feel safe and happy. I enjoy the after school clubs because I can choose what I want to do.” Pupil year 6

“Every day is an opportunity to learn at Culloden Primary School.”

Class teacher year 4

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Specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities(SEND)

Children learn best when they have a sense of belonging and of being valued. Sometimes a child’s emotions can hinder their learning. At Culloden Primary School we seek to remove every barrier to this, offering a wide range of targeted support for children whose behaviour or emotions get in the way of their own or anyone else’s learning. Teaching and learning is of paramount importance and we will not allow classrooms to be disrupted.

We support a range of pupils and adults with SEND including SEBD (social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, MLD (moderate learning difficulties) SpLD (specific learning difficulties) SL&C, (speech language and communication difficulties) HI, (hearing impairment) dyspraxia, dyslexia, asthma, eczema, allergies, epilepsy diabetes and mental health.

Culloden Primary School has a large number of specially trained support staff, including teaching assistants, to enable us to meet our pupils range of needs and ensure we capture all pupils with learning needs across the spectrum, and meet those needs with confidence. The school is fully accessible.

If pupils’ progress is inadequate the school will intervene quickly to assess and identify any additional educational needs, draw up an individual education plan and ensure they get the right level of support. Teaching assistants also support individual pupils either with one-to-one help or in small groups.

Deaf support base

The staff in the deaf support base have much expertise and experience in supporting hearing impaired pupils to learn. The total communication policy takes account of the range of hearing losses and varying communication needs of the pupils. It combines the use of residual hearing, lip-reading and sign supported English (SSE). Our aim is for the pupils to be effective communicators and confident independent learners. The presence of deaf adults working in or visiting the school and visits to theatre events with sign interpretation provides the pupils with role models and raises awareness throughout the school.

Everydaymatters,everyminutecounts

Culloden Primary School has very clear rules about the importance of attendance and punctuality, which we take very seriously. We expect pupils and their families to do the same. We do not authorise a pupil’s absence during term time.

Anti-bullying

Our anti-bullying culture is high profile. If pupils or their parents/carers think they have a problem, we make sure we listen immediately, take it very seriously and resolve it.

We ensure that all pupils are made aware of the different types of discriminative behaviour, how they can keep themselves safe and the impact on others. The curriculum provides pupils, parents/carers and teaching staff with up to date information. We provide parents/carers with relevant information in regards to keeping children safe at home.

Working in partnership with parents/carers

Parents/carers play a crucial role in their child’s education and we seek to work closely with every family to help them support their child’s learning. Our staff are accessible and approachable and welcome visits from parents/carers. We value everyone’s involvement in the school and keep people in touch with what is going on through:

•website/MLE/textmessaging

•afortnightlynewsletter

•termlyparent/carerconferenceswithteachers

•schoolcouncil

•annualreport

•parents/carersafterschooleventsandsummerfair

•parent/careractivegroupmeetings

•parent/carergovernors.

The school runs sessions showing parents/carers how best they can help and support their child’s learning.

Culloden Primary School works closely with local secondary schools to support the smooth transition for pupils of 11 years of age. We have established active links with the local primary schools so both pupils and staff can share and extend their learning experiences with others.

Business partnerships

The school is fortunate to have a number of educational business partners and is very grateful for the contributions they have made to improving the work of the school.

The Mercers’ Company – is the premier Livery Company in the City of London and a grant making charity. They have given financial assistance for a range of educational initiatives and our governing body benefits from their financial and management expertise.

The Bank of New York Mellon and Pershings (an asset management and securities services company) and Reuters (a financial news agency) provide reading partners for our pupils who offer many things as well as helping with their reading one to one. They give our pupils the chance to engage with other interested adults, who are not their teachers or parents/carers, who reinforce the aspirations and educational opportunities available in the wider world.

AldgateandAllhallows– an education charity who have given financial assistance for an educational initiative to improve the quality of teaching and learning in English.

Culloden Primary School benefits from our educational business partners through:

•pupilsreceivingmoreindividuallearningsupportandattention

•pupilshavingregularopportunitiesfordiscussiononaone-to-onebasis

•pupilsseeingpositiverolemodelsfromworkinglife

•staffandpupilsfeelingthatothersmakeacontribution.

“As a member of the parents/carers group I have learnt the skills required to raise my children’s self-esteem, family and community values. How to support and develop my children with independence and build a good relationship.” Parent/carer of child in keystage 2

“We aim that Culloden Primary School shall be outstanding in all aspects. In our pursuit of excellence we will broker nothing but the best. That is what the children deserve.” Amanda PhillipsExecutive headteacher

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If you would like any further information on these and other policies including personnel policies relating to our staff, please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 7364 1010 where you will also be able to obtain:

•generalinformationabouttheschool

•annualattainmenttables

•thelastOfstedinspectionreport

•thelatestannualreporttoparents/carers

•schoolopeningandclosingdates.

Policies

Here is a list of our key policies; these are taken to the governors’ committees and agreed and adopted:

•Anti-bullyingpolicy

•Anti-harassmentpolicy

•Attendancepolicy

•Behaviourpolicy

•Bestvaluestatement

•Chargingandremissionspolicy

•Collectiveworshipstatement

•Communicationpolicy

•Communitycohesionpolicy

•Complaintsprocedure

•Confidentialitypolicyfor parents/carers

•Confidentialitypolicyfor staff

•Confidentialitypolicyfor pupils

•Curriculumstatement

•Disabilityaccessplan

•Disabilityequalityscheme

•Drugspolicy

•Equalopportunitypolicy

•Financialcodeofpractice

•Freedomofinformationpolicy

•Genderequalityscheme

•Healthandsafetypolicy

•Historyandgeographypolicy

•Home school agreement

•ICTpolicies

•Markingpolicy

•Lookedafterchildrenpolicy

•PEpolicy

•Raceequalitypolicy

•Restraintpolicy

•Safeguardingpolicy

•Schooljourneypolicy

•Sciencepolicy

•Securitypolicy

•Specialeducationalneeds and disabilities policy

•SREPolicy

•Teachingandlearningpolicy

•Whistleblowingpolicy

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By public transportThe nearest underground stations are All Saints and Canning Town (DLR); both are approximately a 20 minute walk away. There are a range of buses, which serve the area.

For further information, please visit the Transport for London website www.tfl.gov.uk to assist you in planning your journey or alternatively telephone the school administration office.

By carThe school is located in Dee Street, off Abbott Road. There are a limited number of car parking spaces at the school and we do our best to accommodate car users.

Fax: 020 7364 1022Email: admin@culloden.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Culloden Primary SchoolDee Street, London E14 0PT

Telephone: 020 7364 1010Minicom: 020 7364 1030

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