edward bryant school prospectus
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Dear Parents /Carers,
Welcome to Edward Bryant School, a member of Schoolsworks
Academy Trust.
Edward Bryant School is a friendly, caring school committed to offering
every child a secure, stimulating and happy environment where your
child can do their best.
We place high value on strong home-school partnerships, because it is
through working together that your child will develop and excel.
This brochure is designed to give you information about the school, its
aims, organisation, curriculum and extracurricular activities.
If you would like any further information or would like to see the school
at work, please telephone for an appointment.
Mrs Cathy Williams Mr Richard WaddingtonHeadteacher Operational Headteacher
Welcome
EDWARD BRYANT SCHOOL
London Road, Bognor Regis
West Sussex, PO21 1BG
Tel: 01243 822454
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Admissions Enquiries: [email protected]
Website: www.edwardbryantschool.co.uk
Office Hours: 8am - 4pm
Age Range: 4 - 11 years
Edward Bryant School is a primary school for boys and girls from
4 - 11 years of age.
Our school site is spacious and well-maintained, with good sized
classrooms, a gymnasium, a dining hall, two playgrounds and
playing fields.
Our ICT suite is well equipped and every classroom has an
interactive whiteboard. There is a well-resourced library which
all children visit regularly.
School Times: 8:55am - 3:15pm
General Information
Edward Bryant School promotes high standards
and expectations by:
• Developing lively and enquiring minds so that
children acquire the knowledge and skills
relevant to their needs and the ever-changing
demands of society.
• Providing a stimulating and structured
environment that encourages independent
learning with an emphasis on firsthand
experience.
• Promoting self-discipline that encourages the
development of courteous, confident and
responsible citizens.
• Promoting tolerance and understanding of
other races, religions and cultures.
• Guiding pupils through a creative and
challenging curriculum, based on The
National Curriculum.
Our AimsVisitors to Edward Bryant School are very
welcome. Should you wish to come and look
round, please speak with the office staff to
arrange an appointment.
West Sussex Local Authority deals with
admissions for children starting school for the
first time.
Parents wanting a place mid-year should contact
the school office.
Parents of pre-school children will be sent details
about the admissions process, along with details
of their designated school, in September/
October of the year before their child is due to
start school.
It is vital that the admissions office have the
correct address for all correspondence. If parents
have changed their address since registering the
birth of their child, it is important to update any
records.
Parents can opt for their designated school or
request an alternative placement. Details of our
over subscription criteria are available on our
website.
The school holds meetings for all new parents
in June each year, and offers opportunities for
children to spend time in their new classes before
starting in September.
Admission
Keeping in Touch
If your child feels unhappy at school for any
reason, please come in and see us about it. An
unhappy child will not learn as well as a happy
one!
To see your child’s Teacher
Arrangements are made each term for parents
to discuss their child’s progress with the class
teacher.
If you want to contact the teacher at other times,
it is best to make an appointment, although
teachers are usually available at the end of each
day.
To see the head of your child’s family or the headteacher
Each class is in one of our school families:
Edward, Bryant or Hotham. To see the head of
family or the Headteacher, please make an
appointment through the school office.
Absence
Pupils need to attend school every day in order
to achieve their full potential. Please ensure that
your child attends school every day during term
time unless they are unwell.
If your child is too ill to come to school it is
important that you contact the school early on
the first day of the absence. You can do this by
leaving a message on the school absence line:
01243 822454. If you are unsure about how long
your child should be away from school following
a contagious illness, the school office can offer
you advice.
In the event of frequent absence the school will
notify and involve the School Welfare Officer or
the Family Liaison Officer who may visit parents
at home.
The school will only authorise absence in term
time in very exceptional circumstances. Holidays
must not be taken in term time.
UniformThe school believes that a school uniform
encourages a positive attitude to school and
develops a sense of community. Please ensure
that items of uniform are labeled so that lost
property can be identified and returned!
BOYS WINTER
• Black or grey trousers
• Red or white polo shirt
• Black school sweatshirt
• Black, grey or white socks
• Brown or black shoes (no trainers)
• Red school fleece (outdoor wear – optional)
BOYS SUMMER
• As above with option of grey shorts
GIRLS WINTER
• Grey skirt or pinafore
• Black or grey trousers
• Red or white polo shirt
• Black school sweatshirt or
• Red school cardigan
• Black, grey or white socks
• Brown or black shoes (no trainers)
• Red school fleece (outdoor wear – optional)
GIRLS SUMMER
• As above, with the option of a red and white
checked dress
• Sensible sandals (no clogs, heels)
PE KIT
• Red school PE T-shirt
• Dark coloured shorts
• Black plimsolls
• Trainers – for outside use
• Jogging bottoms and sweat shirt in any colour
for cold weather
Hair StylesHair styles should be age appropriate. Extreme
hairstyles are not permitted in school, for
example children should not have dyed hair, hair
that is too closely shaved or spiked. Parents may
be asked to take their child home if they come
to school with an extreme hairstyle. If in doubt
about what might be considered inappropriate,
please check with the school office.
JewelleryPupils should not wear jewellery to school.
Children with pierced ears may wear stud type
earrings if really necessary.
For safety reasons, no jewellery can be worn
during PE lessons. It is the responsibility of
parents or the child to remove and reinsert ear
studs, members of staff are not permitted to do
so.
Mobile PhonesChildren do not need mobile phones in school,
unless they are walking to or from school by
themselves.
All mobile phones brought in to school must be
left in the school office in the morning and
collected at the end of the day.
MedicinesIf your child suffers from a chronic medical
condition, the school will arrange a Health Care
Meeting to draw up a Health Care Plan for your
child to enable us to care for your child
effectively.
If it is necessary for your child to have medicine
during the day, you will need to fill in a form at
the office.
If your child suffers from asthma you will be
asked to fill out an Asthma Information Sheet,
available from the office.
Parents can make appointments to see the
school nurse via the school office.
Head lice occasionally appear in school.
Immediately they are spotted, parents are
informed by letter and asked to treat them
before sending their child back to school.
Parents regularly checking their children’s
hair can reduce outbreaks.
FOUNDATION STAGE: (Reception - ages 4-5 years)
Children enjoy learning together through a play based curriculum, which
includes a significant emphasis on learning to read, learning to write and
learning to use numbers confidently. Classrooms are bright and well
resourced, and learning takes place inside and outside every day. Our
staff communicate with our pre-school providers so that children
develop the skills required to be effective learners.
KEY STAGE ONE: (Years 1-2 - ages 5-7 years)
Key Stage One builds on the learning that has taken place in
Foundation Stage. Staff work closely to ensure continuity from
Foundation Stage in to Year 1. Children are introduced to more
structured literacy and numeracy lessons, which will develop reading,
writing and maths skills. Children will begin to learn their multiplication
tables and will start to bring home spellings to learn. Children will learn
through a range of exciting cross-curricular topics.
KEY STAGE TWO: (Years 3-6 – ages 7-11 years)
As pupils get older, their literacy and numeracy lessons may be
delivered in ability sets, to ensure that children are challenged to extend
themselves. Regular homework is set to complement the work
completed in class. The curriculum is delivered through a mix of
stimulating cross-curricular topics and subject specific work. The skills
required to be effective independent learners are taught in order to
prepare children for the transition to Key Stage Three. We expect our
older children to assume positions of responsibility, and be willing to
assist in the wider school community.
Curriculum
Extra-Curricular Clubs
Further opportunities for children to enhance
their own interests, are offered through a
comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs,
including various sports, arts, music and drama.
Sex Education
We treat children’s usual curiosity with common
sense and truth as any parent would. Year 5 and
6 pupils view a special series of television
programs. Parental consent is sought prior to the
children watching them in Year 6 and parents are
also invited to see the programs for themselves
beforehand.
“The curriculum is creative and
motivates pupils well….Teachers plan
carefully to ensure that pupils are
given work to get the best out of
them. Consequently, pupils learn
rapidly, because they are given work
which matches their ability and
challenges their thinking.”
Ofsted 2013
Religious Education
The school is not affiliated with any religious
denominations. Religious education and
collective worship are in accordance with the
1988 Education Reform Act and also the West
Sussex agreed syllabus. Bible stories, along with
stories from other world religions, or stories with
a strong moral theme often form the basis for
these assemblies.
Special Educational Needs
Our school caters for pupils with a wide range of
special educational needs and all the staff work
hard to remove barriers to learning for these
pupils. Needs may arise from general or specific
learning difficulties; some pupils may have
sensory impairment or medical needs. If your
child has special educational needs it is
important to discuss these with the Headteacher.
The needs of our gifted and talented pupils are
met through a carefully differentiated curriculum,
the use of ‘fast tracking’ and additional targeted
support.
Educational Visits and Charging
Educational visits are an important part of our educational program. During the course of the school year children may visit places of local, historical or geographical interest, museums, theatres etc. School funds are limited and we often have to ask for voluntary contributions from parents towards the cost of hiring coaches, entrance fees, insurance etc. Whilst, of course, parents are under no obligations to contribute to these expenses, without your help these educational visits would have to be severely curtailed or even cancelled.
Behaviour and Discipline
Qualities of honesty, kindness and thoughtfulness are always encouraged. Teachers aim to maintain a firm, but friendly relationship with pupils. We believe in giving pupils lots of praise, using verbal praise, stickers, merits etc to acknowledge and promote good behaviour. Should any pupil’s behaviour give us cause for concern, parents are asked to come in to school so that, together, we may seek a solution.
Complaints
If you have a concern about your child’s education, or any aspect of their school life, do telephone, or come into school and discuss it with your child’s teacher, their head of family or the headteacher.
However, if after speaking to these members of staff you are still not happy, parents can make a formal complaint to The Chief Executive Officer of Schoolsworks Trust. Letters should be addressed to:
CEO SchoolsworksC/O Office Edward Bryant School,London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
“Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.”Ofsted 2013
Edward Bryant School
London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BG
Telephone: 01243 822454
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Admissions Enquiries: [email protected]
www.edwardbryantschool.co.uk
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