The information and particulars contained in this brochure relate to the school year 2019/2020 and are correct at the time of publication.

It should not be assumed that there will be no change affecting the relevant arrangements or some matter particularized -

a) before the start of, or during, the school year in question, or

b) in relation to subsequent school years

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Otley Primary School aims to provide high quality primary

education in a caring and stimulating environment,

‘Pupils and parents are very positive about the quality of provision. As a small school, staff know pupils well and relationships are very positive. Pupils are encouraged to work

together and support one another. As a result, there is a strong community spirit within the school.’

Ofsted November 2018

CONTENTS

Page No

Introduction 3

Staff list 4

Aims of the School 7

Federation and School organisation 8

Special Educational Needs & Disability 9

Parental Involvement 9

Website 9

School Sessions 10

Attendance and Absence 10

School Admissions and Transfers 11

Safeguarding Statement 11

Pastoral Care 11

Health 12

Out of School Activities 12

Behaviour of Pupils 13

School Uniform 13

School Dinners 14

Links with the community 16

Parent Teachers Association 16

Our School Curriculum 17-20

Key Stage 1 and 2 SATs Results 21

Complaints Procedure 22

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OTLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dear Parents/Carers

Welcome to Otley Primary School. You have, or are about to make one of the most important decisions for your child – ‘Which school do I send them to?’ It is also one of the hardest!

This brochure will give you a ‘feel’ for our school, it will answer some of your questions and it may provoke many more. Either way, please arrange to visit the school by contacting the school office and come and meet our wonderful staff and children.

Educating your child is a partnership between home and school – you are the first teachers of your children and will continue to teach them throughout their lives. Here at Otley Primary School we will develop the many skills your child already has and we will teach them lots of new ones to enable them to reach their full potential.

My belief is that Otley Primary School gives all children, regardless of ability or need, the opportunities to learn in an inclusive and nurturing environment; embracing the rich and varied curriculum we offer.

We aim for every child to become a confident, capable, caring and valued member of the community.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school.

Kind regards

Mr Richard BenstockExecutive Headteacher

The information and particulars contained in this prospectus relate to the school year indicated on the front cover and are correct at the time of publication.

It should not be assumed that there will be no change affecting the relevant arrangements or some matter particularised:

a) before the start of, or during, the school year in question,or

b) in relation to subsequent school years.

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OTLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

September 2018

Address: Otley Primary SchoolChapel RoadOtleyIpswichSuffolk IP6 9NT

Telephone: 01473 890302E-mail ad.otley.p@talk21.comWebsite www.otleyprimaryschool.co.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mr Richard Benstock Cert. Ed. BA (Hons) MA Ed. NPQH

Head of School: Mrs Baker-Daniels

Federation SENCO: Mrs Tomany

Teachers: Mrs Baker - Daniels

Miss Hayton

Mrs Eaton (part time)

Mr Williams (part-time)

High Level Teaching Assistant: Mrs Ellam

Classroom Assistants: Mrs Chisholm

Mrs Dye

Mrs Liddell

Mrs Thrower

Mrs Vaughan

School Bursar: Mrs Farmer

Office Administrator: Mrs Nichols

Caretaker: Mr Wood

School Cook: Vanessa Jeantils

Midday Supervisory Mrs Chisholm Assistants: Mrs Liddell

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Our Scho

The Governing Body is federated with Witnesham Primary School. They have general oversight of the conduct of the school, though the day-to-day management is in the hands of the Executive Headteacher. Governors are expected to form a link between the schools and the local community, to offer support to the Executive Headteacher and Staff, to help in the appointment of staff, to keep in close touch with the school by regular visits and to meet as a body at least once a term. Copies of the Minutes of these meetings are available for viewing at the school on request, as they become available.

“We are the school’s critical friends. We challenge the school but also support and encourage it”.

There are currently fifteen governors in all:

Executive Headteacher: Mr R Benstock

Staff Governors: Mr R GooderhamMrs L. Baker-Daniels

Bursar: Mrs Farmer

Parents: Mrs F SmithMr T Field

Co-opted Governors: Mrs M BarkerMs J Catchpole (Vice Chair)Mr J DennyMr P BoswellMr W HinshelwoodMr P LaughlinMrs S Leggett

Associate Governor Mrs C Skeet

Appointed by the Local Education Committee: Mr I Liddell (Chair of Governors)

Parents are encouraged to play as full a part as possible in their children's education and there are two Parent Governor places on the Board of Governors. Elections for parent representatives are held every four years and the names are shown above.

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Otley Primary School PTA Committee :

Chairman: Mr Robertson

Vice Chair: Mrs Cole

Treasurer: Mrs Cranfield

Secretary: Mr Field

Local Authority Officials

Director for Children and Young People Ms Sue CookEndeavour HouseRussell RoadIpswichSuffolkIP1 2BXTel: 01473 264572

Education Welfare Officer Mrs Sarah Al’Quasmi

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The Aims of the School

We aim to provide a wide and balanced curriculum that will stimulate the intellectual, ethical and physical development of each pupil. We offer a varied curriculum to which all pupils will have equal access which explores all areas of experience. The skills that we seek to develop apply to all areas of the curriculum rather than individual subjects. For example, we help pupils to develop lively, enquiring minds with the ability to question situations. We seek to make sense of the world in which we live and to give an understanding of the inter-dependence of peoples. Of particular importance is the need for pupils to acquire the whole range of skills that they will need for the adult world, especially using an outdoor learning environment.

We aim to set pupils challenging but realistic goals which will enable them to achieve academic, personal, social and practical success. We encourage pupils to see education as a process of continuing development to which they contribute and which is not restricted to their experiences within school. We seek to provide an atmosphere in which all pupils feel valued and where equal opportunities for all exist.

The child’s first year in school marks the second phase of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This has its emphasis on the development of the whole child through play and practical activities. We want to ensure that each child continues to grow in self-knowledge and self-esteem. The ability to share, to co-operate and to develop a respect for others will lead them to begin to understand some of the factors affecting their lives. Our aim is to provide a secure environment in which the child can develop confidence, grow and learn.

At all times we seek to develop in our pupils’ self-confidence, the ability to accept responsibility and to gain independence. We have high expectations both in behaviour and social awareness.

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

Otley Primary School (4 - 11 years)

Welcome to Otley Primary School. Our pupils come mainly from the village of Otley and surrounding villages, although we welcome applications from families from the wider community. Through the caring nature of the staff and through close relationships between parents and teachers we have created a learning environment, which is secure, happy, friendly and stimulating.

The buildings date back to about 1912 but have been modernised and extended. An additional teaching area was completed in May 2010. We have three classrooms, a library and a group room as well as our own kitchen and offices. The library is a multipurpose room with is a library area and an ICT area. It also provides us with additional group work space. We now have newly built school hall, this project was finished and officially opened in September 2018. It forms an amazing addition to the school and is being used for PE, assemblies, music, drama and extra-curricular activities. The Early Years classroom has its own secure outside area. We are also very fortunate in having a large playground and playing field attached to the school.

Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools

From April 1st 2014 our school federated with Witnesham Primary School. We have a shared Executive Headteacher and just one Governing Body. We have separate budgets. The day-to-day management of each school is in the hands of the Executive Headteacher, but the Governing Body has general oversight of the conduct of the school.

There is much common planning and sharing of resources. Shared activities for children are planned for the school year. Children will travel between the two schools for performances/activities that enhance their curriculum access.

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School Organisation

The children are currently organised into three teaching groups which make the best use of our teaching staff and space with the current spread of pupils across the school. Currently Years R, 1 and some Year 2’s are in Class 1, Year 2 and Year 3 are in Class 2 and Years 4, 5 and 6 in Class 3. The normal working pattern is either individual work or small groups working together co-operatively or class teaching. It is also quite normal for teachers to interchange classes.

The organisation of the year groups into classes is reviewed on an annual basis.

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

From time to time some children will need extra help in certain curriculum areas. This may take the form of specific support within the class or a planned intervention. It may be given by working individually or in a small group with a teaching assistant, under the guidance of our Special Education Needs Co-ordinator, Mrs C Tomany. At times the school will work in partnership with outside agencies to support the individual needs of a child.

As with other matters, we place great emphasis on consultation and co-operation with parents.

All members of staff are aware of the need to identify and cater for exceptionally able children.

Parental Involvement

We believe that parents have a key role to play in the education of their children and we are very keen that they should be involved in school life. Parents often assist us in the many and varied classroom activities; accompany us on school trips; help with Sports Day and other school events. All regular parent volunteers are DBS checked.

Involvement of parents in school life is of great value to the children and helps us to move towards working in a closer partnership with them.

Parents are formally invited to the school each term to discuss their children's work with their teacher. An appointments system is operated which enables parents to talk to the teacher in confidence. In the summer term all parents will receive a written report about their child which summarises their achievements and gives targets in English and Maths enabling parents to support their children’s learning.

Parents are welcome to visit us at any time to discuss a particular issue or concern. Please contact the school office so that an appointment may be made for discussion. Please remember that we will always make time to see you.

Website

Our website can be found at www.otleyprimaryschool.co.uk . It is an important tool in communicating with parents. There is a whole range of information to be found there including links to school menus, term dates, calendar, newsletters etc as well as information on how to support your child with English and Maths.

School Sessions 9 School times

Morning session 8.55am to 12 noon Afternoon session 1.00pm to 3.15pm.

It is of considerable importance that children arrive punctually as the morning bell is rung at 8.55am with registration is at 9.00am. We feel that it is necessary for children to arrive about 10 minutes before morning school. This avoids the last minute rush to find belongings. This is the period when a member of staff is available to supervise the children in the playground or in school if wet. There is no guarantee that children can be supervised before 8.45am.

The School Day

Morning bell 8.55am

School starts with Registration 9.00am

Register closes 9.15am

Assembly 10.20am - 10.40am

Morning Break 10.40am - 11.00am

Lunch 12 noon – 1.00pm

End of school 3.15pm

Please ensure your child knows who is collecting them at the end of the school day or from an after school club as this uncertainty can be worrying for your child.

Attendance and absence

At Otley Primary School we recognise the clear links between attendance and attainment and regular attendance is vital if children are to reach their full potential. We will not authorise any absences that are outside the approved circumstances and strongly recommend that parents avoid the need to take children out of school for medical appointments and family holidays.

If a child is absent we require parents either to telephone the school or send a note before 9.15am on the first day of absence and if no communication is received we operate a ‘First Day’ calling system whereby parents are telephoned to ascertain the reason for absence. This procedure is designed to ensure the child’s safety and it is essential that parents comply. Where no reason is given, the absence will be recorded as ‘unauthorised’. We do need to know the whereabouts of a child each day that they are not in school.

Mrs Sarah Al’Quasmi is the Educational Welfare Officer attached to the school; she monitors the attendance and punctuality of pupils on a termly basis

School Admissions and Transfers

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Please consult the publication “Admissions to Schools in Suffolk 2018/2019" for full information on the admissions process in Suffolk. This publication is available online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissionstoschool or on request at the school office.

All children can attend school full-time in the September following their fourth birthday. Parents can request that their child attends part-time until the child reaches compulsory school age which is the term after their fifth birthday. If a parent opts for part-time, the children will attend 5 morning sessions.

The school liaises closely with the ‘Otley Under Fives’ and operates a series of joint activities between them and Class 1.

At the end of Year 6 most children will transfer to our pyramid high school, Farlingaye High School. Prior to the date of transfer there will be opportunities to meet senior member of staff at the high school to answer any queries. Over the course of the year, the High School organizes a number of ‘taster’ days for pupils about to transfer, in order to give them insights into life at High School. If a child intends to transfer to a neighbouring High School, they will be given time off to attend their transfer days. In addition, arrangements are made for parents to visit the school. Full details of the application and admissions process for High Schools are made available to parents at the relevant time.

Safeguarding Statement

The health, safety and well-being of all our pupils are integral to our school ethos and we do our utmost to ensure are children are kept safe in school.

Children have an understanding that they can speak to any member of staff about any worries or concerns they may have.

All our staff and governors have received Child Protection training and Prevent training. Mr Benstock (Executive Headteacher) and Mrs Baker-Daniels (Head of School) are known throughout the school to be the Designated Safeguarding leads and have undergone extended training in this area. Additionally, all staff and volunteers working with the school have received enhanced DBS checks. If you have any concerns about a child and would like to speak to somebody please make an appointment with the office staff and be assured that any information is treated in complete confidence.

Pastoral Care

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If your child becomes unwell or has an accident at school we will always do our best to make your child comfortable until you can come to take him or her home. It is important that the school has an emergency telephone number at which the parent may be contacted. Similarly, the school should be informed immediately of any change of address, place of work of either parent, or guardianship, in order that our records may be kept up to date. If an emergency arises we will try to contact the parents concerned on the telephone numbers provided by you, but if this is not possible then we will act according to the advice given by the Medical Officer consulted.

Medicines

If children are unwell they are best kept at home until they are better. When your child is well enough to return to school it should not be necessary for him/her to need medication in the middle of the day. The administering of medicines is the parents' responsibility and we expect that you will keep your child at home or arrange to administer the medicine personally. You are welcome to come into school if your child needs medication during the school day but if this is not possible do speak with the school office about requesting for the school to administer medication.

We recognise that in the case of long-term medical conditions it may be necessary for a child to take medication during the day. Parents should please contact the Executive Headteacher for the necessary authorisation process, which will include the completion of a Medical Healthcare Plan.

Children with asthma should have a clearly named inhaler with clear dosage instructions, that we can keep in school for emergency administration should the need arise. If your child has a medical problem, which may affect his/her schoolwork, please contact the Executive Headteacher. Such information is, of course, confidential.

School Health Service

Our school nurses provide the Healthy Child Programme to ensure a healthy start for children and young people aged between 5-19 years old through five key pathways based on physical health and development, sexual health, emotional health and wellbeing, as well as further support which aims to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience and safeguarding.

It is advisable that children are up to date with their immunisations prior to school entry.

Out of School Activities

A number of extracurricular activities are organised for the children; recent examples are football, gardening, tag rugby, craft club and tennis club, cookery club and robotics. These are arranged by the teachers after school and depend upon the availability of staff.

Children in Year 6 take part in our Bikeability scheme. Details are circulated to the children at the appropriate time.

Behaviour of Pupils

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Courtesy, respect, good manners and consideration for others, together with self-discipline, are important aspects of a child's education. We feel that it is the combined duty of school and parents to develop a sense of community awareness and responsibility leading to self-discipline. We do need your help and support in this matter.

Our expectations are:

If children misbehave then a loss of privilege is operated. If behaviour continues to give concern, parents are contacted and the matter will be discussed in confidence.

The behaviour of children at our school is very good with the expectation that all children will ‘look out’ for each other especially at break and lunch times.

School Uniform

We hope that all children will be proud to wear the red school sweatshirt or sweat-cardigan that bears the name of the school and the logo of the Godspeed. The school holds a stock of sweatshirts and sweat-cardigans. Polo shirts and coats with the school logo may be ordered from Mrs Nichols in the school office. All school uniform and PE kit must be clearly marked with the child’s name

In addition the following should be worn:

All pupils are expected to wear black, navy or brown sensible school shoes in both winter and summer. Please do not send your child to school wearing pink, silver or other ‘holiday’ footwear. Children are expected to wear a hat during late Spring/Summer to protect themselves from the sun

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In our school...

We welcome and include everyone We move around the school sensibly We always work hard and do our best We all make good choices about how we behave We respect everyone and everything around us

Boys White shirt or polo shirt

Grey/black trousers or shorts

Girls White blouse or polo shirt

Grey/black skirt/pinafore tunic or trousers

Red and white checked dress

The following is required for PE and Games :-Class 1

Plain red polo shirt

Plain black shorts

Plain white ankle socks

Plimsolls

Bag to store PE kit

Classes 2 and 3 Plain red polo shirt

Plain black shorts

Plain black jumper

Plain black tracksuit bottoms

Plain white ankle socks

Trainers

Bag to store PE kit

JewelleryTo avoid accidents and loss of items, no jewellery, except wrist-watches, should be worn. We would ask that pupils do not wear ear-rings at school. Some parents may wish to have their child's ears pierced in which case then only studs should be worn to school – these will need to be removed during PE lessons. Children will not be permitted to take part in physical activities if they are wearing ear-rings which are inappropriate. This complies with the latest safety in PE regulations set out by the Association for Physical Education.

School Dinners

School lunches provide children with:

a hot, healthy, tasty meal which meet the latest nutritional standards

a high proportion of traditionally prepared, homemade dishes providing choice and variety to suit all tastes

lunches that are prepared using locally sourced produce where possible and are great value for money

convenience – saving you time preparing packed lunches

improved learning abilities – studies have shown that children concentrate better in lessons if they have had a fulfilling lunchtime meal

the opportunity to develop their social skills, whilst eating with others and talking to our friendly staff whilst being served their lunch

a chance to relax in a safe, supervised environment with friends

Our school cook and dinner ladies care about the food they prepare, the children they serve and believe that school catering should be an integral

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part of school life and learning. We encourage children and try to develop their enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of good food. Our cook helps teachers to deliver cooking as part of our curriculum.

Menus are sent to each family every half year. The menu is available here on the website with nutritional information available on the Eats Catering website.

The 2nd option is only served if booked at morning registration or when paying dinner money.

School meals are free to children in Year R, Year 1 and Year 2 under the new Universal Infant Free School meal.

For children in Years 3 – 6 school lunches cost just £2.30 (October 2016), which represents great value for money when considering the benefits, such as: the price of food in the shops and the convenience of not having to prepare a packed lunch.

Paying for school dinners Dinner money should be sent for the week on the

first school day of each week, not in arrears. Payment may be in cash, by cheque ( payable to

SCC – Otley Primary School) or online Cash should be sent in a purse or envelope clearly

marked with your child’s name. Online payments Go to the Suffolk County Council

website, http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/ and select Pay. You then should be able to select pay for school meals. The system will guide you through the payment process—the first step being to select the school.

If your child is absent later in the week, the money will be automatically credited so less money will need to be sent on the next occasion.

You may, if you wish, pay in advance for a number of weeks or for half a term. Any absences during this period will be calculated and credited in the normal way.

Children, whose parents do not wish them to have a school meal, may bring a packed lunch.

As part of our Healthy Schools initiative we encourage parents to provide a healthy packed lunch. Parents are asked to ensure that the packed lunch is a balanced meal. If you wish to send a drink, please use an unbreakable container

Free School Meals (without the 'universal' at the beginning) are different; children are eligible for these if their parents meet the required criteria:

Income Support (IS) Employment and Support Allowance (income related) Child Tax Credit (without Working Tax Credit) and an annual income (as assessed by

HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190 Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance (IBJSA) Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

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Please consider registering for free school meals even if your child does not want the meals or is entitled to the free universal infant meal. Being registered entitles both the families and the school to other benefits such as free music lessons, reduced charges for visits etc. Some of the income the school receives is based on the number of children entitled to free school meals. The process is very simple and confidential. Applications may be made on line https://secure.suffolkcc.gov.uk/customerservice/CSD/SCC/product.aspx?ProductID=AFSM01 or using an application form available from the school office or Area office.

Links with the Community

We have a number of links with the community that are designed to strengthen and extend the curriculum. During the year the children may visit significant and interesting local places; St Mary’s Church, Otley Hall and Otley College. These visits are used to create within the children a greater understanding of, and respect for, their surroundings and how to take responsibility for its future wellbeing.

There are also times when members of the community are invited into school. This may be when the children are studying the immediate past or where they live and grandparents might be invited along.

The ‘Open the Book’ team, based at Witnesham Baptist church, come and lead an assembly each fortnight.

Parent Teachers Association

There is an active Parent Teachers Association to which all parents automatically belong. The school, and of course the children, benefit directly from the hard work put in by all of the committee members. The funds raised enable the school to purchase additional items which would otherwise be unobtainable.

Details of all functions arranged by the PTA are given in letters and newsletters that are distributed regularly and on the school website.

We hope that you will support the PTA in its many activities and that you will feel able to attend the AGM (usually the first Monday in October). Equally, if you would like to help in a specific way, please contact the PTA Secretary, Mr Tony Field.

Our School Curriculum

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English

English is an important part of the curriculum and impacts all other subjects. Children are taught effective communication skills through speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing. Reading and writing go hand in hand; great writers need to read a range of genres to give them a broad range of vocabulary and ideas to use within their own writing. We aim to inspire children to read and write

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English

English is an important part of the curriculum and impacts all other subjects. Children are taught effective communication skills through speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing. Reading and writing go hand in hand; great writers need to read a range of genres to give them a broad range of vocabulary and ideas to use within their own writing. We aim to inspire children to read and write

Mathematics

Our daily maths lessons follow the modules detailed in the National Curriculum. Through problem solving and interactive activities children are able to explore mathematical concepts in order to build their knowledge and understanding, appropriate to their age and ability. A scheme of work has been established throughout the school. Teachers incorporate a range of resources in exciting and meaningful ways to build children’s skills in the key areas:

Mathematical Thinking Pattern Representation Proportionality Generality

Children are encouraged to continue their learning, both in school and at home, through computer based activities and by sharing homework with their parents and carers.

Science

We aim to inspire children’s sense of curiosity through practical science, encouraging pupils to ask questions and explore ways to solve their own problems. We aim to develop scientific skills and ensure children are confident in methods of recording and presenting their findings. We combine practical work with developing children’s scientific knowledge and tackling misconceptions. Wherever possible we use

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Science

We aim to inspire children’s sense of curiosity through practical science, encouraging pupils to ask questions and explore ways to solve their own problems. We aim to develop scientific skills and ensure children are confident in methods of recording and presenting their findings. We combine practical work with developing children’s scientific knowledge and tackling misconceptions. Wherever possible we use

Physical Education

Physical Education is important because many daily activities in which the child is involved require a considerable degree of dexterity, teamwork and co-ordination. We aim to develop each child’s potential through a programme of gymnastics, games, dance, athletics and outdoor pursuits.

The school has attained the gold award in the Sainsbury’s School Games scheme for three consecutive years and we are very proud of reaching the runner-up position in Suffolk School of Sporting Excellence and Participation Award, which reflects the range of extra curriculum activities that are on offer.

Key Stage 2 children attend Fore Street Swimming Pool in Ipswich for a weekly swimming lesson in the spring term aiming for all children to meet the basic swimming requirement

Geography

Geography helps children to make sense of their surroundings and to gain a better understanding of the variety of physical and human conditions on the earth. Children are encouraged to develop an interest in their own surroundings and in the world as the

home of mankind. They learn a range of skills necessary to carry out geographical enquiry and to interpret geographical information.

Computing

From the earliest stage pupils are taught to use IT equipment and software confidently, safely and purposefully to communicate and handle information, to support problem solving and to record and communicate their learning. Over time they are taught to extend the range of IT tools which they use for communication, investigation and control.

All children are taught to use our Learning Platform and the importance of internet safety and being aware of the appropriate us of social media.

Design and Technology

This activity spans all curriculum areas and draws upon knowledge and skills from other subjects. We aim to develop the child’s perception and understanding of forms and structures and give him/her the opportunity to choose, use and evaluate materials and acquire the technical skills and knowledge to handle materials and tools.

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Music

Through a range of musical experiences – listening, experiments with sound, pitch development, rhythm, pulse, tempo, movement and composition – we aim to help the children to develop musical skills which will serve as the basis for enjoyable activity both in school years and adult life.

There is a wide range of instruments for use in class music lessons. In addition, children in Key Stage 2 have the opportunity to learn the guitar in a weekly group lesson with a teacher from the County Music Service. There is a charge for this additional lesson. We encourage our musicians to take part in a performance assembly whenever possible.

We take pride in our dramatic productions which are enjoyed immensely and give all children a chance to give expression to their musical/theatrical talents

Art

Children have the opportunity to enjoy, experiment, create, analyse and record their sensory experiences through colour, pattern, print-making, collage, texture, three dimensional work and drawing. These activities are included in the curriculum, sometimes as specific modules and sometimes arising from work done in other curriculum areas

Physical Education

Physical Education is important because many daily activities in which the child is involved require a considerable degree of dexterity, teamwork and co-ordination. We aim to develop each child’s potential through a programme of gymnastics, games, dance, athletics and outdoor pursuits.

The school has attained the gold award in the Sainsbury’s School Games scheme for three consecutive years and we are very proud of reaching the runner-up position in Suffolk School of Sporting Excellence and Participation Award, which reflects the range of extra curriculum activities that are on offer.

Key Stage 2 children attend Fore Street Swimming Pool in Ipswich for a weekly swimming lesson in the spring term aiming for all children to meet the basic swimming requirement

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Religious Education

In this area we aim to help the children to acquire the skills, knowledge and social competence necessary for their personal development and life in society. We try to ensure that the atmosphere of the school is developed so as to foster personal maturity, good human relations and a tolerant understanding of the beliefs of others.

Arrangements for the act of collective worship and Religious Education are made by the school in accordance with the requirements of the 1944 Education Act and the Education Reform Act 1988. In this Community Primary School collective worship and Religious Education are non-denominational in character. Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Suffolk Agreed Syllabus. A collective act of worship takes place daily.

Parents may, if they so wish, withdraw their children from the arrangements for worship and religious education and they are required to inform the Headteacher in writing of their request.

Personal Social and Health Education

The main aim of our programme is to provide each child with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills to enable pupils to develop healthy and appropriate patterns of behaviour, in order to live their lives as fully as possible.

The personal and social development of each child is crucial to daily life in school and beyond. A strong emphasis is placed on positive attitudes and values and of the essential skills of communication to personal and group behaviour.

The Health Education programme provides the knowledge and skills to enable each child to understand his/her body and keep it healthy; and to have regard for the health of the community, so preparing for adult life.

We are a “Healthy School” and are committed to the principles of this award which include high-quality physical education, emotional well-being, healthy eating and drug awareness.

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

We are holders of Bronze Linguamarque. Children are given the opportunity to learn French in Key Stage 2 and it has been recently introduced to Key Stage 1 and the foundation stage.

Lessons are given with the emphasis on fun and learning is largely through games, songs and other interactive methods. Children find out about French life and culture with its similarities and differences, as well as learning a range of simple vocabulary and phrases. Most work involves speaking and listening and focuses on every day conversation. However, as children progress through the programme of study they will also experience reading and writing French.

End of year results 2018

2018 Year 1 Phonics % Results

Otley 70

Local Authority 81

National 83

2018 End of Key Stage 1 % Results

Reading Writing Maths

Otley 78 89 78

Local Authority 73 68 74

National 75 70 76

2018 End of Key Stage 2 Results – Standardised Scaled Scores

Reading Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Maths Writing % expected score or higher

(TeacherAssessment)

Combined result %

achieving expected score or higher

Otley 105.8 108.6 106.7 70 70

Local Authority

104.4 104.6 103.3 N/A 60

National 105 106.2 104.4 78 64

Scaled Scores – Expected Standard is 100; Greater Depth is 110

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Additional Activities Organised for Pupils: Charges and Remissions

The Governing Body reserves the right to make a charge in some circumstances, for example for instrumental music tuition. Full details of the policy are on our website. A paper copy is available on request.

Remission from some charges is available to pupil premium pupils, i.e those entitled to Free school meals and in some other circumstances. Please apply to the Executive Headteacher.

Statutory Documents and Records

All parents/guardians of pupils at Otley have the right to view certain relevant documents and records.

Copies of the report of the Ofsted inspection of November 2018 are available in school on request. It is also available on line: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report

Complaints Procedure

The LEA has established procedures so that concerns of parents and others about the school curriculum and related matters may be considered and - whenever possible - resolved locally. The arrangements are to apply to complaints relating to the curricular responsibilities of the LEA or the governing body of a county, voluntary or maintained special school; that is, that the authority or governing body has acted, or is proposing to act, unreasonably or has failed to comply with the requirements or duties imposed by the Education Reform Act 1988.

In the first instance, particular problems should be raised with the class teacher. If the problem is not resolved the issue should be referred to the Executive Headteacher who will endeavour to achieve a satisfactory outcome by informal means, if necessary through discussion with appropriate members of staff and the complainant. If, however, the issue cannot be resolved in this way and a formal complaint is made it will be dealt with under Suffolk County Council’s Complaints Procedure. A copy of this is available through our website www.otleyprimaryschool.com , from the school office or at http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/education-and-careers/schools-and-support-in-education/general-information/school-complaints-procedure/

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