Spreyton Prospectus 2008

Spreyton School prospectus Contents Page

Spreyton School Mission Statement

Spreyton School prospectus Contents Page

General Information

School Mission Statement 2
The School History and Facilities 2
Aims and Objectives 3
Governors - details of appointment and responsibility 4-5
Staff details of responsibilities 6
School Day - daily routines 7
School Events - termly activities 7-8
PTFA 9
Admissions details about Devon's criteria 10
School Meals 11
Facilities within the village 11

What do we offer?

Curriculum details 12-13
Special Educational Needs 13
Sporting Aims and Provision 13-14
Out of School Activities 14
Positive Behaviour 14
Uniform 14

Child Protection 14
Medical Provision 14-16
Notification of Absence 17
Charging and Remissions 18
Links with the Crediton Learning Community (Secondary Transition)18

Statutory Information

Term Dates 19
National Curriculum Testing 19
Absence Rates - with comparison nationally 19
Complaints Procedure 19-20

Spreyton School Mission Statement

SPREYTON SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

To create a friendly, caring learning environment within which all members are able to develop creatively, academically, physically and emotionally and share respect, confidence, responsibility and mutual support are the accepted values. Back to top

History of Spreyton

The History of Spreyton School and Facilities today

The school was built in 1851 and has always functioned as a small village school with numbers varying from 24 to 40. The roll for 2007/8 will be 40.

Today the school accommodates children from village families and children from other more outlying areas.

The building has two classrooms, a music room, a library, a canteen, offices for the administrator and head-teacher and also a staff room. A craft/resources room is located in the playground. There is adequate playing area for a netball court. Climbing equipment has its own discreet area installed on a safety play surface. There is a canopied area outside the Key Stage 1 class where early years pupils can play in the sand and water. Also adjacent to the KS1 class there is a small role-play area. The village hall is available for PE and sports, the playing field adjacent to the hall is used for outdoor sports activities. Back to top

Aims and Objectives

AIMS

For children

To promote each child's moral, social, spiritual, physical and academic development, within a secure stimulating and challenging environment.

For staff

To create a stimulating and positive environment in which every member of the staff and their contribution is valued. To provide the opportunity for staff members to develop personally and professionally realising that this will enhance the children?s learning.

For parents/the wider community

To foster a real partnership with parents appreciating the contribution they can make and encouraging them to value education.

For management

To promote management, organisational and administrative procedures which complement and enhance teaching and learning, supporting and facilitating the work in the classroom.

To make the most efficient use of the available resources.

OBJECTIVES

For children

To develop a sense of self-worth, appreciation and respect for others, their property and the immediate environment.
To gain a sense of security and confidence which enables them to be independent and responsible learners.
To enable each child to gain satisfaction from their own achievements and to value the contribution of their peers.
To establish within themselves a moral code which will be a foundation for life.

For staff

To work in a supportive environment where collaboration is expected and all team members are valued and individual skills utilised to the full.
To offer opportunities for staff to appraise their progress and through INSET to gain expertise and further professional qualifications.

For parents/wider community
To provide a welcoming atmosphere in which parents feel able to approach staff to exchange information and are encouraged to recognise the valuable part they have to play in their child?s education.
To provide effective communication with parents to give a better understanding of current issues in schools.
To value contributions parents make to school life by offering voluntary help or supporting the PTFA.
To forge and maintain links with the wider community to enable the children to gain a sense of responsible citizenship.

For management

To ensure that the aims and objectives are reflected in the S.I.P.
To enable the staff to discuss issues and contribute to the decision making process.
To ensure that there is an effective use of resources to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Back to top

Governors

THE GOVERNORS

The Education and Reform Act made great changes regarding the powers and composition of the school governors.

The Governing Body consists of 2 governors appointed by Devon County Council, 1 governor appointed by West Devon District Council, 2 governors elected by parents, 2 co-opted governors, the head-teacher, a teacher governor and a support staff member.

THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNORS

One of the main aims of the 1988 Education Act was to hand over to Governors much more responsibility for the management of their schools.

Probably the most important aspect of this is that along with the Head, governors are now be responsible for the control of the school budget. This budget includes provision for the salaries of teachers and other staff; the maintenance of buildings (Devon County Council continue to be responsible for some external and structural maintenance); cleaning and heating; and equipment, books and stationery.

The 1988 Act also established a National Curriculum which introduced major changes in the way in which subjects are taught in schools. Governors, together with the Head are now responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of the teaching of the National Curriculum in their school. Much time is spent both in discussing and training for the curriculum, to ensure that it continues to be implemented smoothly and successfully at Spreyton.

Spreyton governors also take an active interest in the school on a day to day basis, attending assemblies, plays, fetes and sports events as well as sitting in on classes and getting to know teachers and children.

Once a year there is an Annual Governors to Parents Meeting to which all parents are invited. This is your chance to come along to discuss the Governors? Annual report (which covers all aspects of the Governors? responsibilities) and to raise any issues about which you are worried or to bring up any point you would like clarified. It is also possible for parents to pass resolutions about certain aspects of the running of the school at these meetings.

As you can see, Governors have to be managers, accountants, PR executives, politicians and counsellors all rolled up into one! We may not always succeed in being all these at the same time, but we do our best for the school and in spite of the demands of the responsibilities of being a Governor in this time of radical change, we all enjoy the work.

If you ever have anything you wish to discuss about the school, specifically or generally, between the Annual Open Meetings, any of the Governors would be very happy to hear from you.

Details Appointing body

Chair
Mr Andrew Lovell Parent Governor

Vice Chair
Mrs Janet Chave L.E.A.

Finance and Personnel Committee
Janet Chave L.E.A.
Tracy Lindsay Headteacher
Liz Orme Community Gov
Maggie Bridgeman Staff

Richard Brook Community Governor

Curriculum Committee
Karen Everett Parent Governor
Rosina Kellman Staff

Anna Rich (chair) Community Governor

Tracy Lindsay Headteacher

Andrew Lovell Parent Governor

Buildings Committee
Emma Wilson Parent Governor
Tracy Lindsay Headteacher
Erik Tolboom Parent Governor

First Committee
Richard Brook Community Governor

Anna Rich Community Governor

Erik Tolboom Parent Governor

Appeal Committee
Andrew Lovell Parent Governor

Janet Chave L.E.A.

Emma Wilson Parent Governor

Clerk to Governors
Mrs Angela Hawkins

Staff

STAFF LIST

Name Position Responsibility

Mrs Tracy Lindsay Headteacher

SENCO

Assessment
Science

Education Visits

PE
Collective Worship

Mrs Jenny Dooley Teacher
Numeracy
I.C.T.

Ms Rosina Kellman Teacher

Music
Art

DT
R.E.

P.S.H.E.

SEAL

Healthy Schools

Transition

MFL

History

Geography

Mrs Katharine Jennings Teacher

Literacy

Early Years

SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs Maggie Bridgeman TA

First Aid

Foundation support

ICT Assistant

Mrs Sharon Stevens TA

Mrs Becky Budiman TA

Mrs Di Christensen TA

Mrs Helen Powlesland Office Administrator

Mrs Linda Curnow Canteen Manager

Mrs Becky Budiman Mealtime supervision

Mrs Di Christensen Mealtime supervision

Mrs J Baker Mealtime supervision

Mrs Maureen Wilson Caretaker

The School Day

THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day starts at 9.00 but children can arrive from 8.50am.

KS1 children come straight into class where there will be routine tasks e.g. filling water bottles, changing reading books, finding the date and other activities that can be shared with parents if they are able to stay until 9.00.

School Sessions

9.00 - 10.30am 1st teaching session
10.45 - 12.00pm 2nd teaching session
12.00 -1.15pm Lunch time
1.15 - 3.30pm 3rd teaching session

(Short afternoon break for KS1 class)

Free Fruit is provided for breaktime via the NHS Fruit and Veg Scheme. Class 1 eat fruit in the classroom. Class 2 in the playground.

Water bottles are kept in both classrooms so that the children can have a drink whenever they need it. Back to top

The School Year

THE SCHOOL YEAR

Every year is different and we are continually introducing new ideas and events. However, it might be useful to have an overall impression of the school year and the kind of activities we undertake at Spreyton.

Autumn Session

Formal interviews take place this term which give an opportunity to meet your child?s teacher, share perceptions and air any worries you may have. Of course you may have an appointment to see your child's teacher at any time during the year.

At the PTFA Annual General Meeting in September you will be able to hear the report for the last year, and receive the treasurers report. The new committee will be voted in.

Governors make an annual report to parents but only call a meeting to discuss the report if there is parental demand.

The Harvest Festival is held in the Church and is a celebration and thanksgiving performed by all the children. The produce is then sold and the proceeds given to charity.

The Christmas Fair takes place on a Saturday morning in December. It is a lot of fun and is organised by our PTFA to raise funds for the school.

The Carol Service and informal concert held in Spreyton Church takes place towards the end of the term and is held in the morning. Again all the children participate in one way or another. We also carol sing around the village for charity, one evening towards the end of the Autumn term. Parents, Governors and staff and children are all invited.

Every year we try to take a party of children to the pantomime at the Northcott Theatre and arrange for a theatre group to visit. Occasionally we travel with one of the other local schools to share costs which also provides an ideal opportunity for Spreyton children to meet and mix with other primary children from the Crediton area.

The highlights of the Autumn term are the Christmas plays in which every child takes part. They usually take place one evening in the Village Hall. We hope that you will be able to attend and enjoy the event.

The School Photographer visits this term usually mid-November in time for photos to be sent as Christmas presents. Children can either have individual photographs taken or photographs with their brothers and sisters (pre-school age included).

Spring Term

This is usually a quieter term in comparison to the others. There are parental consultation meetings to set new targets for the second half of the school year. Swimming is carried out at Lords Meadow, Crediton and children take part in the Crediton Academic Council Swimming Gala. We hold an Easter Service in Church.

Summer Term

The summer term is an ideal time for many outdoor activities and there are a number of sporting fixtures with other Crediton schools including the Area Netball/Football Tournament and the Area Athletics Meeting which we support. The venue for both of these is QECC Lower School site. Parents are invited to attend.

Close to home our annual sports day is always an enjoyable event. The accent is again on participation by everyone and we aim to provide a wide variety of sports/games for the whole of our age range. This takes place in the afternoon and we hope for a good attendance.

Bi-annually a group of the older pupils will go on a residential trip with the teaching staff and pupils from another school which is an extremely exciting and invaluable experience for the pupils. Trips have included Colehayes, Dartmoor and Ironbridge in Shropshire, Paignton Zoo and Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth.

The opportunity is also given for KS2 pupils to take part in an activity day at Haven Banks Leisure Centre.

Written reports for each child are sent out to parents in mid-July. Any parent wishing to raise issues about the report may make an appointment with the member of staff concerned.

PTFA

SPREYTON SCHOOL PTFA

The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) is a group of people who work along with the school, to advance the education of its pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.

The PTFA also assist in the payment of coaches for school outings.

Members include teachers of the school, parents and others who are associated with the school. A chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer are elected annually at the AGM.

During the year a variety of fund raising events are held. For example, our Christmas Coffee morning and Grand Draw and an Easter Egg Draw. We are always pleased to hear of new fund raising ideas.

PTFA meetings are held in the school once every term and all parents and associates are encouraged to come. Back to top

Admissions

ADMISSIONS

Children are admitted following criteria laid down by Devon County Council which are as follows:

Priority given to:

1 Children living in the school's designated area with a sibling who will be attending the school (or the linked primary-phase school) at the time of admission.

2 Other children living in the school's designated area

3 Children living outside the school's designated area, but with a sibling who will l be attending the school at the time of admission

4 Other children living outside the school's designated area

Notes:

(i) If it is necessary to distinguish between children in a particular category, priority will be determined on the basis of distance between home and school along the shortest available waking route (ie the shorter the distance, the higher the priority) except that in the case of children of below statutory school age priority will be determined by date of birth (ie the earlier the date, the higher the priority).

(ii) Infants will have the right of admission to the linked Junior school and First school pupils to the linked Middle school.

(iii) Priority may be given to the admission of a child for whom a particular medical or social justification is demonstrated.

(iv) Priority may be given to a child who is to be admitted to a designated SEN Support Centre at the school in question

(v) The admission arrangements may be modified to meet the particular requirements of a trust deed

Children are due for admission in the school year in which they are 5 years. Birthdays 1st Sept -29 Feb are able to take a full time place from September. Birthdays 1st March -31st August are admitted full time in June. Because we are a small school in a village where children have limited access to pre-school we are able to offer some part time sessions the term before admission. More details on request.

Before children come to school full time a home visit is organised so that the teacher can get to know a little more about the child and their family to put their learning into context. Back to top

School Dinners

SCHOOL DINNERS

The dinners are cooked and served on the premises. Our school cook is Mrs Linda Curnow and she really does spoil the children! There is menu printed out showing each days meals available. Provision can be made for special diets. The cost of the school dinner is £1.75 per day. All dinners must be paid for in advance, either weekly, half termly or termly. Money should be placed in an envelope, named please and given to the school secretary on Monday mornings. Cheques should be made payable to 'Devon County Council'. If your child is absent any time credit will be given for any paid meals and carried forward to the next week or returned to you at the end of term.

Packed lunches can be brought to school but we would encourage every child to eat a school lunch. It is nutritious and always provides a healthy balanced diet for your child each day.

Dinner Money Arrears Policy

If a pupil fails to produce dinner money the school may allow a meal to be provided and if the situation continues the matter is referred to the Headteacher.

Where a pupil fails to pay for meals for a maximum of five days the school will write to the parents.

If payment is unsuccessful the school will contact Client Support (01392 382840) with the detail. Client Support will take the appropriate action.

The same process applies where a cheque is not honoured by the bank. Back to top

Village Facilities

FACILITIES WITHIN THE VILLAGE

As it has already been mentioned the school is fortunate to have the use of the village hall for PE and sports sessions, we are also able to store PE apparatus at the hall. The village hall has been completely refurbished with a lottery grant and provides excellent accommodation not only for the school but for a range of village organisations. The Methodist Church Community use the meeting room on Sundays for their services.

The village has a flourishing mobile Post Office, a pub The Tom Cobley (from the famous Widecombe Fair song) and a lovely Parish Church and a hairdressers. Back to top

Curriculum Details

CURRICULUM DETAILS

The school fulfils the legal requirements to deliver the National Curriculum to all children from Year 1.

PSHE

We place great importance on Personal, Social, and Emotional Development and of course include Health Education in our wider curriculum. As a small school we take a real interest in every child and aim to facilitate growth in these important areas realising that academic progress relies on the general well being of the child. We are working towards a Healthy Schools Award which recognises the school's achievement in promoting physical health and emotional well being.

FOUNDATION STAGE

Children in Year R (4-5 years) are at the Foundation Stage and work is planned for them under six Early Learning Goals: Literacy, Numeracy, Knowledge and Understanding of thte world, Creative Development, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. As is appropriate to very young children the activities offered at this stage are practical and give the concrete experience on which later learning relies.

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

In Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 - 6) the subjects taught include:

Core subjects of:

Maths
English
Science
I.C.T.

ICT - For a small school we offer a good computer to pupil ratio 1: 4. The children use ICT across the curriculum with some very impressive results.

Class 2 recently produced a power point presentation as a result of their local history work.

Reports on events are often made with photographs taken on our digital camera.

Foundation subjects:

Art
P.E.
Geography
History
Music
Design and Technology

R.E. is also taught as a statutory subject but any parent has the right to withdraw a child from these lessons and or to withdraw a child from Collective Worship. If parents have any concerns about these sessions it would be advisable to talk with the Headteacher to obtain a full understanding of the syllabus followed.

Sex and Relationships Education is now taught to all year groups as a progressive programme. Some of the work forms part of the Science programme of study. Parents who would like to know more fully how this subject is handled would be advised to speak with the Headteacher. Channel 4 school's programmes are used - these are available for screening from the PTFA. Teachers provide factual answers to questions about procreations but would refrain from making judgemental comments about relationships. Any questions found to be contentious would be referred to parents for a comment.

For full details of curriculum content a Curriculum Information Sheet is available.

Full school policies can also be provided for inspection.

We aim to meet statutory curriculum requirements but use flexibility given to meet our specific needs in Spreyton. We also aim to work with you because your encouragement and support for work in school will make all the difference to your child.

Special Education Needs

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

Our admission policy is fully inclusive and we seek to meet the needs of all our pupils in fact as a small school we do set work for individuals or very small groups working from each child's strengths.

Our school policy on Special Needs is advised by the SEN Code of practice. Parents of a child with a physical disability would be advised to visit the school prior to an application to appreciate the layout of the building.

If a pupil needs extra support then the parents will be consulted on the help to be given and the targets set.

A progress report will be given termly.

Sport

SPORTING AIMS AND PROVISION

It is our aim to encourage all children to take part in as many different sports as possible hoping they will find some form of activity to pursue that will help them to keep healthy. We join with other small schools in the Crediton Academic Council for Football, Netball and Cricket Tournaments, Swimming Galas and Athletics.

We hope to offer extra curricular sessions for various subjects, currently science club, multi skills and art.

We use both the school playground and the Village Playing field for sporting sessions.

Spreyton School makes every effort to give pupils as wide a range of sporting opportunities as possible not only for their physical development but for their personal and social skills eg combining with other schools when appropriate.

OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Despite small numbers we do organise extra curricular activities. These are after school clubs such as felt and mosiac making, rugby, football, cricket and multi-skills.

Positive Behaviour

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

We take a positive approach to encouraging good behaviour but the basis of our behaviour code is set by Rules for School and Class drawn up in liaison with the children. If the rules are broken the children are given a warning and if there is no improvement sanctions would need to be taken. If there are persistent problems with behaviour parents will be approached to discuss strategies that could be tried both at home and school. Children will only be excluded in very extreme circumstances and usually after a dialogue with parents had already been established. Back to top

School Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORM

A school uniform is preferred as follows:-

Boys Shirt or t-shirt, school sweatshirt or fleece, grey/black trousers or jogging
bottoms. Short trousers for summer.

Girls Shirt, blouse or t -shirt, school sweatshirt or fleece, grey/black skirt or
pinafore, black trousers or jogging bottoms. Dresses (red and
white) or shorts.

Children do need to be appropriately dressed for the following activities:

Art and Craft - apron, old shirt or plastic apron

PE - shorts/red t-shirt

Games - as above with plimsolls or trainers
(sweatshirt and jogging bottoms for winter)

Please mark all clothing clearly with your child's name Back to top

School Health Program

MEDICAL PROVISION

All schools are allocated a school doctor and a school health sister.

The programme outlined below aims to maintain children's physical development so that any problems noted can be dealt with at an early stage.

School Health Programme

Aims

To achieve the best possible level of health for all children of school age in order that they may meet their full educational potential.

Objectives

1 To decrease preventable causes of ill health, eg accidents, infections,
smoking etc.

2 To ensure that children are encouraged and enabled to take responsibility for their own health and well-being

Every school has a fully trained -named- School Health Sister supported by a School Doctor.

Our School Health Sister is Mrs Lesley Harris and our School Doctor is Dr Hannington.

The School Health Sister is your first point of contact in the School on all health matters. She is responsible for assessing the health needs of the children and for implementing, facilitating and co-ordinating those needs. She conducts all health interviews shown in the programme overleaf. She will maintain continuous and regular contact with parents, teachers and the School Medical Officer and will liaise with, and refer to, other professionals as appropriate. The School Health Sister will be happy to be involved in the planning and delivery of co-ordinated health education programme and her attendance at pastoral care meetings is offered, if required.

The School Health Sister is not the primary contact for first aid in school, although she will, of course respond in an emergency and will provide advice and support where appropriate.

The School Secretary can give you information as to when the School Health Sister will be attending the school or alternatively, where she can be contacted.

School Entry

A health interview (usually during the second term) with the child and parent. To identify health problems, including vision testing, sweep hearing test, weight and height and health advice as appropriate.

Entry into Secondary School

Health interview (child and parent) including vision testing, weight and height and targeting health choices including healthy eating, exercise, smoking, personal hygiene and sexual development.

Approximately 11 years - Rubella immunisation is offered to girls only

13-14 years - BCG immunisation offered to girls and boys

School Year 9 -10 Health interview (young person only) encouraging personal responsibility for their own health and additional emotional and mental health issues.

At all these stages, a full medical examination may be offered for children selected after consultation between the School Health Sister and the School Doctor.

Any of the above may be undertaken at any time during the child's school career, usually at the request of Parents, Teachers or other Health Professionals.

The school works closely with Speech Therapists who often see children within school, and offer valuable help and advice. Occasionally children are seen at Okehampton Clinic.

It is a recommendation that all children should receive a Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio immunisation at 14 to 15 years. This routinely given by your G.P. and not the School Health Service. It is also advisable to administer an MMR immunisation at this stage if it has not been given before.

For further advice, including retests of hearing and vision the child will be referred to the appropriate service.

If immunisations are not completed, the GP will be informed.

One enduring problem in all schools is that of head lice. All we can ask is that you check your children's hair regularly, and that you teach your children to brush their hair forward. Should you discover any head lice please contact the Health Visitor who will advise on the best treatment. Once treated your child can return to school. Please inform your child's teacher; a degree of vigilance by everyone will prevent things from reaching annoying proportions!

NB If you do not wish your child to be included in the School Health Programme, please inform your School Health Sister in writing.

Illness & Absence from School

ILLNESS AND ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Please phone the school secretary if your child is going to be late or absent, as all absences now have to be accounted for. We would not want your child to come back to school until he or she feels well again. If you have a query about length of absence information is available from the administration officer.

The following is an extract from the booklet on infectious diseases and infections. It outlines the minimum time that your child should be excluded:

Athlete's Foot Exclusion from barefoot activities unnecessary but
Treatment is advisable

Chicken Pox Exclusion for 6 days from onset of rash

Conjunctivitis No exclusion necessary but no swimming and no
sharing of towels etc! Treatment must be sought.

German Measles Exclusion from 4 days from onset of rash. Please
inform the school.

Head lice The whole family should be treated immediately.
Your Health Visitor will advise you on the current
treatment.

Impetigo Doctor must be consulted immediately.

Measles Exclusion for 7 days from the onset of the rash.

Mumps Exclusion until after the swelling has subsided (at
Least 7 days).

Veruccae Exclusion not necessary - swimming is allowed but
no sharing of towels!

Ringworm on the scalp Exclusion until cured

Ringworm on the body Exclusion not necessary unless there is an epidemic

Your family doctor will inform you about anything that is not listed here.

As a school we are only allowed to authorise one holiday for up to 10 days unless there are extenuating circumstances. Always consult with the Headteacher before making travel arrangements. Back to top

Charging and Remissions

CHARGING AND REMISSIONS

Voluntary contributions may be requested towards educational visits and extra activities offered. We see the value of these activities and no pupil would be excluded if his/her parents were unwilling or unable to contribute. We would however find it necessary to cancel a proposed activity if there were insufficient voluntary contributions.

Parents can approach the Headteacher in confidence if there are financial difficulties. Back to top

Links with QECC.

LINKS WITH CREDITON LEARNING COMMUNITY

The learning community is comprised of 10 other schools in the Crediton area and Queen Elizabeth Community College. We join with the other primary schools for a range of events, sports, drama productions and musical events. Queen Elizabeth's Community College offers outreach teaching in ICT, Science and Design and Technology. These sessions provide an excellent link with QE and because QE staff liaise with our staff the topics covered fit in with work being covered in our scheme of work.

Prior to secondary transfer QECC staff visit to meet with Year 6 pupils and Spreyton staff pass on information which enables QECC to plan their new tutor groups.

A visit to the Lower School campus is organised and now it is possible for Year 6 pupils to make e-mail contact in order to get more information about life at QECC from the pupils themselves. Back to top

Parents Meetings

PARENTS MEETINGS/RECORDS/SECONDARY TRANSFER

During the year there will be opportunities to see your child's teacher either through the more informal Open Day system or on a one-to-one parents' evening.

We would hope to hold at least one Open Day and two Parents' Evenings during the school year.

But we welcome the opportunity to discuss your child's work and progress with you at any time during the year.

During the final year of school, preparations get under way for transfer to secondary school. We enjoy close links with QECC. Usually year 6 children are visited by teachers from QECC and there are opportunities for you to meet QECC staff and sort out any potential problems long before they arrive. The children also visit QECC and spend either a morning or afternoon at the school.

We do also have some children who transfer to Okehampton Community College and again there are opportunities to meet staff and attend parents' evenings.

During the year meetings are arranged on curriculum or any matters pertaining to school. The head, staff, governors and PTFA are very willing to organise any meeting which parents consider would be of interest to others. Back to top

Statutory Information

STATUTORY INFORMATION

Term dates

Spring Term 2008

Start 08 01 08 to 04 04 08 (half term 15 02 08 to 22 02 08)

Good Friday 21 03 08 Easter Monday 24 03 08

Summer Term 2008

Starts 22 04 08

May Day 06 05 08

Half Term 26 05 08 to 30 05 08

Ends 23 07 08

STANDARD ASSESSMENT TASKS

Standard Assessment Tasks take place at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2 for those children in Years 2 and 6 respectively. Key Stage 1 Assessment usually takes place during the first half of the summer term. Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tasks take place during a set week, parents will be advised of this well in advance. Parents are asked to join the school in keeping this assessment very low key to avoid any anxiety. Parents will be given their child's results with the End of Year Report.

In all small schools the Governors are not obliged to publish either KS1 or KS2 SATS results when there are fewer than 10 pupils in Year 2 and Year 6.

If results were published with so few pupils in each year group, individual pupils could be identified and this would not be fair practice.

ATTENDANCE

The attendance level for Spreyton School (for period September 2007 to May 2008) is recorded as 95.6% with no unauthorised absence. The National rate for 2005 was 93.3%

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

There are 5 stages to any complaints brought before the school, every effort should be made to resolve issues at the easiest possible stage.

1. Teacher (or Headteacher Most concerns are easily resolved informally by
if immediately involved) discussion with staff at the
school; more difficult or complex concerns may take
more than one discussion.

2 Investigation by headteacher The headteacher will make an investigation and
or chair of governors respond to the complaint. If the
complaint is directed at the headteacher, then the
chair of governors (or other named governor) should
take on this stage.

3 Complaint to the governing If after careful attempts a resolution is not
body achieved, the complaint will be heard by a panel
of at least three governors

4. Complaint to the Local If, and only if, the complaint falls under the
Education Authority arrangements set up under Section 409, Education
(Devon County Council) Act 1996, it can be referred to a local authority
Panel. In other cases, the governing body's
decision will stand.

5.The Secretary of State for Will give direction if the governing body or the County
Education and Employment Council have acted unreasonably or have failed to
make provision. If the complaint is against action
taken, or not taken, by the County Council, it is also
possible for that complaint to be referred to the Local
Government Ombudsman.

Disclaimer

Please note that at the time of printing (Jan 2008) every effort has been made to give correct information, the flexibility and constantly changing world of the primary school means that the contents of this book cannot and are not intended to create a contractual relationship and may be varied in the circumstances outlined above. Back to top