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Claypool School

Brochure

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Welcome To Our School Dear Parents and Carers, We would like for you and your family to feel part of our inclusive, friendly and caring school community. I hope very much that our school brochure will prove both interesting and informative and will provide you with an overall picture of Claypool. It is our belief that education is very much a partnership between home and school and as such we look forward to your support in helping us to maintain and develop further the high standards we set ourselves and the children in terms of academic achievement, creativity, success and positive behaviour. In order to help you get to know us we have endeavoured in this brochure to outline the answers to most questions which you may have about Claypool School. However, if there is anything within this brochure that needs clarification or if there is anything pertinent to your situation that you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact school where we will be only too pleased to assist. We look forward to working in partnership with you in order to provide the best possible learning experience for your child. Yours sincerely, Amanda Hulme Headteacher

This is a good school with some outstanding features is because of good leadership management and a shared culture of continuous

improvement.” OFSTED 2007

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Contents Welcome to our school .................................................................................................... 2

Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3

Mission statement ........................................................................................................... 4

School aims..................................................................................................................... 5

The school’s philosophy .................................................................................................. 6

The school’s ethos .......................................................................................................... 7

Who’s who at school ....................................................................................................... 8

The Board of Governors .................................................................................................. 9

Parental involvement with school .................................................................................... 10

Parents Teachers & Friends Association ......................................................................... 12

Organisation and Admission ............................................................................................ 13

Allocation of places ......................................................................................................... 14

The school curriculum ..................................................................................................... 15

Other things you may like to know ................................................................................... 17

Extra-curricular activities and music tuition ...................................................................... 26

Annual Absence and Child Protection Procedures .......................................................... 27

Claypool Before and After School Club ........................................................................... 28

Holidays……………………………………………………………………….. ......................... 29

The details in this handbook were correct at the time of printing. The Headteacher and the Board of Governors reserve the right to amend details as and when required.

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Our Mission Statement

At Claypool everyone is valued, inspired and nurtured

on their individual journey of success.

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School Aims

1. To be a welcoming, friendly, bright, lively and happy place where learners feel secure and enjoy growing up.

2. To be a place of personal responsibility, respect and good behaviour.

3. To provide for learners’ individual physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, moral and cultural needs.

4. To promote and achieve high standards for all by

providing teaching of the highest quality.

5. To provide pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens.

6. To provide a rich and challenging curriculum based on

first-hand experiences, practical learning, investigation and play.

7. To introduce pupils to the best that has been thought and

said; and helps engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.

8. To be an inclusive school, ensuring that all learners are

given equality of opportunity.

9. To encourage parental and wider community involvement in all aspects of school life.

10. To be a place where individuals are encouraged,

rewarded and celebrated.

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Who’s Who at School

Headteacher Mrs Amanda Hulme Deputy Headteacher Mrs Sarah Worden Teachers Foundation Stage Mrs Sarah Worden Year 1 Mrs Karen Parkr Year 2B Mrs Alison Bell Year 2K Mrs Karen Roberts Year 3 Miss Jessica Martin Year 4 Mr Christopher Horne Year 5 Mrs Hayley Eckersley Year 6 Mr Benjamin Matthews Higher Level Mrs Julie Blow Teaching Assistants Mrs Karen Holding (HLTAs) Mrs Debra Nevins

Mrs Jenny Walkden Special Needs Mr Paul Barrett Assistants Mrs Melanie Bird (SNAs) Mrs Jo Bullock Miss Lisa Foster Miss Laura Gregson

Ms Debra Nevins Mrs Barbara Randle Mrs Ann Stott Mrs Deborah Thornton

Learning Support Miss Linda Evans Assistants Mrs Sarah Horne (LSAs) Mrs Susan Ratcliffe Pastoral Mentor Mrs Ann Stott Office Staff Mrs Margaret Speakman Mrs Heather Shuttleworth Lunchtime Assistants Miss Jayne Alexander Mrs Jo Bullock Miss Linda Evans Miss Lisa Foster Miss Laura Gregson Mrs Sarah Horne

Ms Debra Nevins Mrs Barbara Randle Mrs Ann Stott

Mrs Deborah Thornton Attendance Officer Mrs Mary Holliday Site Manager Mr Jason Stokes Kitchen Staff Mrs Denise Sharples Mrs Joanne Ault

Miss Lesley Crompton

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The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of this Local Authority Maintained Community School is made up according to the relevant Acts of Parliament. The Board of Governors comprises of 14 governors, Parent Governors are appointed for four years. Parents are informed whenever vacancies for parent governors occur so they can participate in nominating and voting for candidates in a democratic election. The Board of Governors is responsible for the school. It receives funds from the Local Authority each year according to a standard formula which is based mainly upon the number of pupils in the school. The full Board of Governors meets at least once every term, but committees that deal specifically with issues relating to the Curriculum, to Finance, to Personnel and to the Building and Site meet more often. Short life-span working parties made up of governors, staff and parents are established whenever necessary to steer and oversee specific projects. Governors are expected to visit the school regularly and normally attend Parents’ Evening and other events so that parents can discuss school matters with them.

Governors at Claypool (Summer 2019)

Mrs Elaine Gilmore Chair of Governors

Mrs Sharon Stevenson Vice-Chair of Governors

Mrs Kaye Price Parent Governor

Mr Daniel Pilling Parent Governor

Mrs Kate Youngman Parent Governor

Mrs Emma Corless Co-opted Governor

Mrs Wendy Holland Co-opted Governor

Mrs Sarah Worden Co-opted Governor

Mrs Amanda Hulme Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Beck Staff Governor

Mrs Hayley Eckersley Staff Governor

Mrs Jo Malone Local Authority Governor

Mrs Fran Thomas Associate Governor

“Staff and governors work together as a team for the benefit of the children”

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Parental Involvement with School

Parents are important at Claypool. They are expected to play an active partnership role in the education of their child and in the life of the school. This is how we ensure that staff and parents work effectively together for the benefit of each child. Home-school agreement You can expect staff to play their role as outlined in the Home-School Agreement, and we expect you, as a parent to play your role as outlined in the agreement too. Your child, as a Claypool pupil is also expected to play his or her role as outlined in the agreement. Children benefit most when staff, parents and pupils work in partnership in a friendly and purposeful way. Staff will expect to have at least one parent’s meeting with you in the autumn and spring terms. There will be additional meetings with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are also available one evening each week between 3.30-4.00pm for an informal chat or to give you the opportunity to look at your child’s learning. Claypool Media Charter As a school we have set up a charter entitled ‘Working together to protect our children from inappropriate media’. The charter states the following:

‘As a member of the Parent/Carers Body at Claypool Primary School, I will do everything within my power to prevent my child/children from playing on electronic games suitable for those who are 15 and over or from accessing age inappropriate social media such as Facebook.

As a school we will continue to teach our children the importance of imaginative play and actively discourage play which links to inappropriate games intended for those who are over 15. We will also highlight to our children why age limits are in place for various media including games, films and social media.

Parents and Carers are asked to sign the charter at the start of the school year. Annual Pupil Progress Reports Each July we will send you a comprehensive written report about your child's progress at school during the year. It will tell you clearly whether your child is attaining ‘at’, ‘below’ or ‘above’ the expected national level for children of his or her age. The report will tell you ways in which you can help your child over the coming months too. Supporting your child’s learning Come in for the annual class-based 'Year Ahead' meetings at the beginning of the academic year when teachers give parents details about the curriculum they will teach. You will also be given your personal copy of a comprehensive booklet detailing the main information unique to the year group.

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You can support your child at home by: * sharing books with him or her regularly and communicating with your

child’s teacher via the reading diary; * practising 'spellings' and 'multiplication tables' with him or her

when appropriate; * helping your child to achieve his or her targets; * ensuring that your child completes his or her research and

hands it in on time; * helping him or her to develop a positive attitude towards

learning and succeeding in life. We welcome parents' help in school and you can do this by: * becoming involved with children in class under the guidance of teachers in

sharing books and playing educational games with them etc; * sharing their skills and knowledge with pupils, staff and governors e.g. with

computer hardware/software, sports, music; * being an additional adult to help the teachers in accompanying classes on

educational visits; * being a volunteer for ‘shared reading’; * helping at special events. Please speak to your child’s class teacher or Mrs Bell if you have some time to spare or expertise to share - we will find you a role. Thank you. Volunteers are required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance before starting their voluntary work at Claypool, the school will organise this for you. Outside the school day parents can help by:- * attending PTFA meetings and supporting its events; * transporting children to and from sports and other events and helping with

school clubs.

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Parents, Teachers & Friends

Association

All new parents are welcome to attend meetings and become actively involved in this helpful and enjoyable aspect of school life. The PTFA provides parents with a great way to network with staff and each other. The Association is very active throughout the academic year; it draws up an annual programme of highly successful social and fund-raising events that are enjoyed by the school's community. Events have included: * Summer Fair * Carols and Crafts Evening * Horwich Carnival * Children’s Discos * Easter Egg Bingo

The aim of the Association is to work for the benefit of the school by encouraging co-operation between everyone involved with the school - staff, parents, friends, by actively supporting the education and welfare of all the children attending the school, and by funding additional facilities, amenities and equipment required by the school. The PTFA has a constitution that stipulates, amongst other things, that the management and control of the Association are vested in a committee that is comprised of four key elected parents who serve for a period of two years, as well as four staff members, two of whom are the head teacher and deputy. The Association, which has charity status, is completely separate from the internal organisation and management of the school. An AGM is held early in the academic year, followed by a planning meeting that decides events and dates for the forthcoming year. Other meetings are held when required by the Association and are friendly by nature and welcoming to all who attend.

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Organisation and Admission

There are 245 children currently on roll at Claypool. Pupils are organised into single age, mixed-ability classes in three key stages. Foundation stage consists of pupils in Foundation class, Key Stage 1 consists of pupils in Years 1 and 2, Key Stage 2 consists of pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Children join the Foundation Class at the beginning of the school year in which they become five years old. Children joining the school at other times will start in the class appropriate to their age and will undergo an induction process to help them to settle quickly and happily at Claypool. Parents who are interested in gaining a place for their child at Claypool School are invited to obtain a school brochure from main school office. At this point a meeting with the Headteacher can be arranged in order to view the school and ask any questions. A standard admission form will be filled in by parents, which provides the school and Local Authority (LA) with the required information such as the child's name, age, address etc. Each October, an Open Day is held at Claypool to provide an opportunity for interested parties to view the school during the day in order to see the staff and children at work. Visitors are given personal guided tours by Year 6 pupils who are happy to tell them about their school. The Headteacher is available for a chat and to answer any questions. Visitors to school are able to see and judge for themselves the high standards of attainment, behaviour, teaching and learning that we achieve at Claypool, and the hard work that goes on here. Visitors can also see for themselves that Claypool is a happy school where pupils and staff thrive and feel valued. New pupils and parents enjoy a comprehensive induction process that helps them to settle quickly and become familiar with the school, and there is a short but effective staggered intake in September (2 weeks) to help the children to settle happily into their new class. Throughout school, children are taught by their class teacher, in their own class group, for most subjects. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) teach classes when teachers are off-timetable, are ill or attending training courses. Very rarely are supply teachers brought into Claypool. Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) & Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) work on a full or part-time basis in all classes.

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Allocation of Places Claypool Primary School is a popular community school and demand for places in Foundation Class can outnumber the places available. If a community school is unable to accommodate all children whose parents wish them to go there, the Local Authority will allocate places according to the priorities listed below. Priority 1 Children in public care (Looked After Children) who are in the care of the Local Authority. Priority 2 Other children who are considered as “vulnerable” whose application for the preferred school is supported by the Assistant Director for Social Care. Priority 3 Children who have older siblings in years reception to six of the preferred school at the time of application and date of admission. Sibling includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address. Priority 4 Children who suffer from some medical condition or disability, which makes it better for them to attend that school rather than another. Priority 5 Proximity to where you live based on the shortest walking distance to the preferred school minus shortest walking distance to the nearest/next nearest school.

Appeals It is hoped that the allocation procedure described above will result in a satisfactory offer of a place for each child. If, however, the Authority's final offer (in writing and formally described as final) is not satisfactory, the parent has a right of appeal under section 94 of the Education Act 1998. A leaflet explaining Appeal Procedure is obtainable from the Education Dept., Pupil & Student Services Unit. An appeal must be made in writing to the Director of Central Services, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU within 15 days of the date of the Authority’s letter of final offer. Where a child has a statement of special educational needs and parents wish to appeal against the school allocated to their child (and named in their statement) the appeal should be made to the SEN Tribunal. A booklet, ‘Special Educational Needs Tribunal - How to Appeal’ explaining the appeal procedure, is available from the SEN Service, on the 3rd floor of Paderborn House. The appeal must be lodged within two months of the issue of the final statement.

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Our School Curriculum

At Claypool Primary School we provide our children with a broad and balance curriculum which enables them to make good progress and become lifelong learners. Our curriculum is predominantly based on the National Curriculum for England 2014; however there are a number of additional aspects which, as a school, we feel are important so that our children leave primary school as kind, confident and resilient citizens who value diversity. Our aim is ensure that all of the children are excited about coming to school. It is important that they are happy and willing to take risks through ‘low stress and high challenge’ activities, which take account of individual needs and can be personalised for the individual or the group. The National Curriculum consists of three core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science, and nine foundation subjects: Religious Education, Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology (DT), Languages, History, Geography, Music and Physical Education (PE). Learning Themes Much of the curriculum at Claypool is delivered in an imaginative and stimulating way through learning themes which are based on a key question and a variety of fiction and non-fiction text types. The themes capture children's enthusiasm and provide them with a firm base of knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to learning. Children are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, therefore the learning challenges completed at home, based on the Learning theme, are an important aspect of their development. The themes are also enhanced by appropriate visits out of school and visitors coming into school. Basic Skills Teaching children to read, write and be numerate is an integral part of the curriculum. The school has developed an effective reading scheme of work that operates from Foundation to Year 6. Children read hundreds of exciting and attractive fiction and non-fiction books during their time at Claypool, books that have been chosen carefully to meet their needs in each class. The school has developed an effective writing scheme of work that enables staff to develop children’s writing skills methodically and systematically from Foundation to Year 6. Phonics is taught predominantly through ‘Letters and Sounds’ on a daily basis and children are grouped according to their phonetic ability. We have a wide selection of banded books taken from various reading schemes alongside real books to enhance the children’s reading experience. Each class has a library

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and there is also a central library for the whole school to access.

Children’s mathematical skills and knowledge are developed systematically. Importance is given to children learning multiplication tables and efficient mental mathematical strategies, and developing increasing speed and confidence with computational skills. Children are strongly encouraged to access our web based programmes - Mathletics, Spellodrome, Bug Club and Purple Mash - in order to further develop their basic skills. Personal Development and Education Our broader curriculum encompasses aspects of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. This includes lessons relating to drugs, sex and relationships, the environment, diversity, the importance of the local community and economic awareness. Pupil Voice is valued enormously and one way in which we promote this is through our annual elections for our school council and House Captains. Equally, we aim to develop enterprising and entrepreneurial skills in our children. ‘Mini-Enterprise’ week offers pupils the opportunity to collaborate and co-operate, as well as discover more about the world of work. Particular care is taken to ensure that, from the earliest days, children are treated as individuals and that work is carefully matched to their maturity and capabilities. It is very important to us that the whole school community recognises the importance of kindness and thinking of others. Each year we support a number of charities including Jeans for Genes and Children in Need, also families donate food on a termly basis for the local food bank and each year we hold a random act of kindness week. Physical Education and Sport In Foundation and Key Stage 1 the children are taught Physical Literacy Skills and in Key Stage 2 the skills required for a variety of sports are introduced, these sports include football, netball, cricket, rugby, golf, rounders and athletics. The children in Year 3 and Year 5 attend swimming lessons and will continue with these lessons until they are able to swim at least 25 metres. During their time in Year 6, children take part in a residential activities holiday and every 2 years there is an opportunity for the children in Years 5 and 6 to visit France for 5 days. Sport is a particular strength of the school and we enter many competitions in many sports. We are often successful and teach the children to be dignified in victory whilst also recognising and celebrating their achievements.

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Other Things you may like to Know

Collective Worship School Assemblies are held every day of the week either in class, as separate key stages or as a whole school. Our assemblies are based upon Christian principles with emphasis placed upon social and moral themes as well as Bible related stories and stories from other faiths. During the year we welcome outside speakers from a variety of Christian organisations. Parents who wish to have their child excluded from assemblies on religious grounds should contact the Headteacher to discuss making arrangements for their child during these times. Care, courtesy, respect for self and others and respect for property are gently but firmly demanded at Claypool School. Our rules are not elaborate but are based on a common sense approach to working and living together. Our approach is to praise children for being good and to reward them with encouragement rather than concentrate attention on rule-breaking. However, parents are informed and involved in discussions whenever persistent problems of discipline or behaviour are encountered. We expect parental support in matters of discipline and personal development. Children are provided with short-term personal behaviour plans when they need to focus on improving aspects of their personal behaviour. Through positive encouragement and positive reinforcement we successfully maintain the good standards of behaviour for which Claypool is well known. At Claypool Primary School everyone has the right:

To learn; To be treated with respect; To feel and be safe. All children in school are taught to be kind to each other and at the start of each assembly we say ‘Be kind whenever possible – it is always possible’. At the end of the autumn term we also hold a ‘Random Act of Kindness’ Week.

Times

School opens: 8:45am School starts: 8:55am KS1 Morning Playtime: 10:15-10.30am KS2 Morning Playtime: 10:30-10.45am Dinner Time: 12:00-12.45pm School Finishes: 3.30pm Afternoon Playtime is taken when

appropriate.

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We also strive to achieve the secrets of wonderful wellbeing:

be a good friend

be creative

be curious

be active

learn something new

do something for someone else During Monday’s assembly the children who try especially hard to succeed in one of these areas will be rewarded. Children's safety Parents can do much to ensure the safety of all Claypool's pupils when approaching the school by car by driving carefully along Salisbury Road and by parking well away from the vulnerable areas marked by yellow zigzag lines i.e. near the school gate. To avoid the congestion that occurs in the cul-de-sac on Salisbury Road the school has an arrangement with Premier Inn to park on their car park at the beginning and end of the day. We appeal to all motorists when parking their vehicles to give adequate consideration to the local residents and their access to their drives, as we rely upon their goodwill.

The school’s car park must not be used by parents dropping off their child for school or picking up at the end of the day. We only use coaches fitted with seat belts when taking children out on school trips. All the school's external doors are fitted with security locks to ensure children's safety. To gain access, please use the main entrance and report to the school office or ring the bell on the inner door panel. Access control is facilitated by a closed circuit television (CCTV) that enables staff to monitor visitors to the school. Children should not be asked by visitors to open the doors from the inside. Only staff members should open the doors to visitors. The school has a full CCTV external system to monitor the grounds by day and night. Night monitoring is done remotely from Bolton Town Hall. Meal arrangements School mealtimes add a valuable social dimension to your child’s education; children are encouraged to be polite and to display good table manners.

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All school meals are carefully planned to give children a balanced and nutritious diet and we recommend that children eat these healthy school prepared meals. Those children in Foundation Class, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal. Payment for school meals for children in Years 3 - 6 can be made weekly, half-termly or termly by cash or cheque (made payable to Claypool Primary School) and should be brought to school by your child on Monday mornings in an envelope clearly labelled with your child’s name and class number and posted into the class’ designated money box.

Alternatively packed lunches may be prepared at home and brought daily in one small container. The school has a policy to promote healthy eating. Sweets, chocolate, crisps and junk food are not allowed. Morning snacks Children may bring a small healthy snack to eat during morning playtimes. We seek your support in our attempt to encourage healthy eating habits by ensuring that your child’s snack is healthy. Claypool promotes overall healthy

lifestyles and has a policy that bans sweets, chocolates, fizzy drinks and crisps during the school day. Chocolate covered biscuits are

discouraged, but allowed. A healthy snack may be purchased from school at a cost of 35p per day or £1.75 per week.

Water availability All children have free access to chilled, filtered water during the day. If they wish children may bring a water bottle to school. Children are encouraged to drink water to help keep them mentally and physically alert all day. Medicines It is important that parents inform the school if their child requires medication during the school day. We regret that the staff cannot accept responsibility for administering medication. However, alternative arrangements can be made. Parents should obtain a 'medication' pro-forma from the school office and return it completed to the school office before the child is due to take the medicine. This ensures the safety of all pupils. Illness/First Aid at school Should your child become unwell or injured at school, every attempt will be made to contact you or your emergency contact if you are unavailable. Your child will be cared for by the school’s First Aider or appointed person. You will be notified of your child’s injuries via an Injury Slip which will be given to your child on the day of the injury. We will text you to tell you about injuries to the head and/or invite you to visit to assess the situation for yourself. Should your child require emergency medical treatment, we will act quickly on your behalf to ensure every reasonable action is taken until you can be contacted. It is imperative that you keep us up to date with changes you make to your address, your own telephone numbers and other emergency contact telephone numbers.

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Pupil attendance and punctuality It is important that children attend punctually for 190 days a year during the stipulated three terms. Parents are expected to notify the school in writing of the reasons for any lateness or absence which may have occurred. Children should arrive at school between 8.45am and 8.55am. Term-time Holidays Term-time holidays must be avoided if at all possible. The Headteacher is the only person who can authorise absence; she will only do so if she is convinced that serious consideration has been given to the request for term time leave of absence. Her decision is based upon school policy. The school keeps a record of all the term-time holidays requested by families. We monitor the timing and frequency of the absences. Claypool employs an Educational Social Worker, Mrs Holliday, who monitors attendance, punctuality and term time holidays. She also supports children and families whenever a need occurs Pastoral care Claypool School is very much a family and all the staff share in the care of each and every child. The classroom teacher however has specific responsibility for the care and well being of children in his or her class. The Headteacher has an ongoing special interest in each child’s development and progress throughout the 7 years. Bullying Incidents of bullying are taken very seriously. We have a bullying policy that determines the actions that staff members take in managing cases of bullying. Children have the facility of a ‘Concern Box’ to relay their concerns to a specially designated staff member in confidence. In incidents of bullying parents are involved and measures are taken to protect the victim, and change the behaviour of the perpetrator.

Cases of homophobic or racial abuse are treated very seriously by the school and are reported to the relevant parents and the LA. Home-School Partnership We have a Home-School Agreement that identifies clearly the specific roles to be played by the school, parents and children in securing the most effective conditions for successful learning to take place. We are very happy to fulfil our roles as described in the agreement and expect each child and parent to fulfil their roles too in the spirit of partnership. Special meetings for parents We recognise that parents are interested in supporting and helping their child's progress at school, so we arrange annual meetings for parents of Foundation class pupils to inform them about the way in which we teach reading and writing. Workshops that help explain other curricular matters are also arranged for parents periodically.

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At the beginning of each academic year teachers invite parents to attend a 'Class Year Ahead ' meeting which informs them of the content and delivery of the curriculum in their child's class during the year. Parents who attend these meetings value the extent of information given to them orally and in writing by their child's teacher and, as a result, feel more able to assist their child at home.

School nurse The School nurse carries out routine health surveillance fundamentally with Foundation children, and later in Year 1 she carries out a routine school screening hearing test. She is available to the children, parents and the school for a range of health advice. She can make referrals onto other services as required and can meet parents individually if requested.

School dentist, audiologist & optometrist These professionals visit school annually. The dentist to check the children's teeth, the audiologist to check the hearing of Y1 pupils and the optometrist the Y1 children’s sight. Parents are informed in writing if their child requires further tests or treatment. Visits Out-of-school visits for children are organised each year and visitors of interest are invited into school to enhance children's learning experiences.

Year 1 …Going to the Zoo When travelling charges or entrance fees are necessary in organising such events for pupils, then parents are invited to meet such costs by making voluntary contributions. When the cost of educational trips causes any difficulty, parents are encouraged to contact the class teacher or Headteacher in confidence.

Care of children during school visits Each school visit is planned carefully in writing by the relevant teacher. The details are then scrutinised by Mr Horne, Mrs Hulme and the Chair of Governors.

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Particular attention is paid to the care of each child during such visits and therefore a generous number of adult supervisors (usually parents) accompany the school staff on educational visits. Generally speaking, younger pupils receive more supervision than older ones. The school always seeks written parental consent before taking children out of school on visits or to sports matches. The exception to this rule involves the visits made by Year 3 pupils to Ladybridge High School for the children’s swimming lessons. Children’s car booster seats The school has purchased 6 booster seats for pupils to use on car journeys to events out of school. All children up to 135cms in height must use the correct child restraints. Children are measured against a height chart in the hall to ensure we comply with the regulations.

School uniform

Jade green sweater or cardigan with school logo

White polo shirt with or without school logo or navy polo shirt with or without school logo

Fleece jacket with school logo (optional)

Reversible jacket with school logo (optional)

Dark grey trousers/skirts/shorts

Black shoes (no heels allowed or ballerina style shoe with no strap)

White socks and grey tights for girls

Black/grey/white socks for boys

PE kit – white t-shirt, black shorts and black pumps. Uniform bearing the school logo can be purchased via the school office. Swimming kit requirements Year 3 pupils go swimming weekly for a term at Ladybridge High School. At these times children require a swimming costume/trunks and a towel. All girls require a swimming hat. Goggles are allowed subject to certain conditions. Children take their personal belongings with them to the poolside where it is supervised. No jewellery whatsoever should be worn on days when children go swimming. Physical Education (PE) kit requirements All children do PE for which they require pumps for indoor use, trainers for outdoor use, as well as black shorts and a white T-shirt which should be brought to school on a Monday morning in a named PE bag and left at school until Friday afternoon. It is recommended that boys and girls in Year 3 and above who play football wear football boots, and have shin pads, but this is optional as trainers are acceptable.

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On cold days children in Year 2 and upwards may wear warm jogging suits or trousers and a sweatshirt for outdoor PE should they wish. Children in Foundation Class and Year 1 will not be taken out for PE on very cold days. The school provides appropriate kits for children to wear when they represent Claypool in games matches against other schools. These items of clothing are washed, dried and organised by support staff at school after each event in time to be worn at the next event. Protective clothing requirement All children are required to bring from home an old shirt or large blouse to wear as protection to their clothes during painting or gluing activities at school. Name tags on clothes It is essential that children have their major items of clothing and belongings clearly marked with their name. Named clothing is easily be matched up to owners. Uniform with the school logo, purchased through the office, is supplied with the child’s name added to the garment. Lost property Please teach your child to value and take care of personal belongings. This can result in fewer items being lost at school. Lost items should be reported to the class teacher as soon as possible at which point action will be taken to find it. Each class has its own lost property box. Sporting activities at Claypool Physical education (PE) is an aspect of the curriculum enjoyed by all pupils. Claypool holds the Sport England Activemark. The school has football, high five netball, cross country, cricket and rounders teams that participate in friendly matches against local schools. The teams also participate in the Horwich and District Athletics, Cross Country, Five-a-side Football and High-Five netball tournaments and enter many events organised by the Bolton Schools’ Sports Association too. Claypool also promotes other sporting activities through its many extra-curricular clubs that include athletics, tennis and cricket.

Year 6 pupils have an opportunity to experience a range of outdoor pursuits such as abseiling, canoeing, archery, etc. during a residential visit to Lockerbie. We access regular coaching in a variety of sports provided by skilled specialist coaches from Rivington & Blackrod High School, St Joseph’s RC High School, Lancashire Cricket Club and Bolton Wanderers in the Community.

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School Council Claypool has an established Pupil School Council. Two Councillors in each class are elected democratically each year. Most issues arising from the suggestion box will be discussed by the School Council under the guidance of a teacher and outcomes will be disseminated to the school. At Claypool, everyone has a voice.

Jewellery The wearing of jewellery is strongly discouraged in school. Pendants and certain types of earrings and rings can be dangerous and must not be worn. Expensive watches and jewellery must not be brought to school. A watch and stud earrings are acceptable Valuables Please do not send your child to school with valuable items as we cannot guarantee their safety. Strictly NO mobile phones or hand held devices are allowed in school. Secondary schools The majority of pupils transfer from Claypool to Rivington and Blackrod High School. High priority is given to sustaining the strong links that exist between Claypool and Rivington & Blackrod High School; they help to promote the important, successful transition from primary to secondary education. Some children transfer to other secondary schools in the area e.g. St Joseph’s, Ladybridge, Bolton Independent School and Canon Slade; we enjoy co-operative links with all receiver schools. In the Autumn Term the children in Year 6 will receive information provided by the Local Authority on the various secondary schools in the area and their parents will be asked to state their preferences as to which school they would like their child to attend when they move from Claypool at the end of the year. Open evenings are held for parents and children to view the secondary schools to discover what the schools can offer before they decide on their preferences. Additional information is also made available to parents and children via special transition events held at other times during their final year at Claypool.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

The school offers a wide range of out of school hours activities to children. The clubs vary on a cyclical basis each term to give the children a broad range of opportunities during each school year. Clubs during the year can include:

Art Club Drama Club Chess Club Cookery Club

Football Club Netball Club Gymnastics Club Cricket Club Choir Gardening Club

Children are encouraged to join at least one club during the year. Letters inviting pupils to join clubs are sent out termly. Most children attend many clubs and thus gain enormously from the opportunities provided.

Multi-skills

Music Tuition Music tuition is available to Year 2 and Key Stage 2 pupils to play drums, keyboards, woodwind, guitar and stringed instruments. Fees are charged to cover the cost of the Music Service Staff. As part of the Wider Opportunities in School Program pupils in Years 2 and 4 have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument for the full year. They may choose to continue after that year, but there may be a fee for the further tuition.

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Annual School Absence Return September 2017 – July 2018 Attendance 97.3% Authorised absence 2.2% Unauthorised absence 0.5%

Child Protection Procedures

It should be noted that schools have an important part to play in the detection and prevention of child abuse. Parents/carers should know that where it appears to a member of the school staff that a child may have been abused, the school is required to report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Department immediately. Consequently, in such situations, it is likely to be a social care worker who will first contact the parent about the matter and not a member of staff from the school. Categories of abuse are: Sexual Physical Emotional Neglect This is the Child Protection Policy that all schools must follow. This requirement now forms part of the Local Authority’s procedure for dealing with child abuse and is not a matter for the discretion of individual head teachers or members of staff.

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Before and After School Care Club opening times are 7.30am – 8.45am and 3.30pm – 6.00pm. The Club is operated by a private provider at the school (OFSTED registered EY498840) and works in partnership with the school to provide wrap around care during term time.

Aims It aims to provide good quality, affordable childcare for children attending Claypool Primary School which meets the needs of parents, and helps to balance the demands of both family life with work. The Club delivers a wide range of activities for the children to engage in and operates a healthy menu in line with the school’s healthy eating policy.

Contact Details

Jane Casey

Owner c/o Claypool Primary School Salisbury Road

Horwich Bolton

BL6 6LN

Tel: 0751 024 6876

Email: jane.casey01@ntlworld.com

Or you can visit our website: www.happyfacesoutofschoolclub.co.uk

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HOLIDAYS FOR 2019/2020

AUTUMN TERM 2019 Term Starts Tuesday 3rd September 2019 Half term (1 week) Monday 21st October to

Friday 25th October inc Term Ends Friday 20th December 2019 SPRING TERM 2020 Term Starts Tuesday 7th January 2020 Half term (1 week) Monday 17th February to

Friday 21st February inc Term Ends Friday 27th March 2020 SUMMER TERM 2020 Term Starts Tuesday 14th April 2020 Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2020 Half term (1 week) Monday 25th May to

Monday 1st June inc Term Ends Friday 17th July 2020