Welcome to our School

Harleston C.E. Primary Academy

Headteacher

Mrs Lisa Blowfield

Harleston C.E. Primary Academy

School Lane

Harleston

Norfolk

IP20 9HG

Telephone: 01379 853211

Email: office@harleston.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.harleston.stbenets.org

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CONTENTS Page

Absence during term time 7 Admissions 8 Assessment of work 13 Attendance 6 Awards of the School 22 Behaviour 15 Charges 21 Complaints 24 Curriculum 10 Damage to school property 21 Eco-Code 17 Educational visits and Residential Trips 14 End of Key Stage Results 25 Equal Opportunities 13 Extra-Curricular Activities 14 Friends of Harleston Primary Academy 18 Homework 13 Links with the Local and Global Community 24 Medical and Health Procedures 7 Mission Statement 3 Non-Smoking Policy 20 Pastoral Care 16 Safeguarding 17 Safety Rulings 20 School Council 18 School Day 6 School Meals 19 School Organisation 6 School Staff 4 School Transport 21 Teacher Consultation 13 Term dates 23 The Governing Body 18 The Partnership between Home and School 24 Uniform 15 Welcome from the Headteacher 2

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Welcome from the Headteacher

Welcome to Harleston CE Primary Academy. We are a large primary school and nursery situated in the

market town of Harleston.

We are very proud of our school and the variety of experiences we are able to offer.

Everyone working in our school is committed to creating a secure, caring and stimulating environment

which offers every child the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

All the children in our school are valued and we make every effort to meet their individual needs.

We hope this prospectus will answer any questions that you may have, however if you wish to find out

more, please do not hesitate in contacting us.

I look forward to meeting you.

Lisa Blowfield

Headteacher

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Flourish and grow with responsibility,

respect and resilience.

‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another.’ John 13:34

As a church school it is important to us that our school vision reflects the

vision for education of the Church of England. The Church of England

identifies four main areas in its vision for education:

Dignity – At Harleston Primary Academy we have respect for all, are all

valued by God and inclusive of all.

Community – We believe that at Harleston Primary Academy we all have the

responsibility to work together, with one purpose rooted in Christ to make

the experiences in our school the best possible for all in our Community.

Hope – There is always hope, at Harleston Primary Academy we aim to

develop the resilience to start again when things go wrong, to aim high and

keep trying.

Wisdom – At Harleston Primary Academy we expect everyone to take

responsibility for their own learning and to use their learning wisely.

MISSION STATEMENT

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SCHOOL STAFF

Headteacher Mrs Lisa Blowfield

Deputy Headteacher Mr Lee Richardson

Assistant Headteacher/

EYFS Phase Leader Mrs Bev Beaumont

KS1 Phase Leader Miss Mel Stead

Lower KS2 Phase Leader Mr Sam Carter

Upper KS2 Phase Leader Mrs Vicky Gateshill

Teaching Staff

Mrs Sarah Ablett Miss Lizzie Ingram

Mrs Gillian Bidle Mrs Sarah Moore

Mrs Laura Botwright Miss Caroline Moss

Mrs Pam Bradburn Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard

Miss Ka Yan Chong Mrs Anna Prutton

Miss Sophie Clark Miss Louise Quick

Mrs Mandy Evans Miss Vicki Scofield

Mrs Rachel Hales Mrs Stacey Street

Mrs Jennifer Howes Mrs Laura Tooke

Administrative Support Staff

Office Manager Mrs Janette Fincham

Secretary Mrs Amanda Tricker

Secretarial Assistant Mrs Ava Barber

Receptionist Mrs Sue Duerden

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Yvonne Auton-Randall Mrs Sue Kubala

Mrs Debbie Baugh Miss Kira Ling

Mrs Lindsay Black Miss Aimee Mills

Mrs Elizabeth Brand Mr Jason Mullen

Mrs Erica Brooks Miss Alex Oslavio

Miss Dawn Churchard Mrs Jo Pack

Mrs Jane Clarke Mrs Lizzie Phillips

Mrs Linda Cunliffe Mrs Karen Poll

Mrs Karen Duckworth Mrs Tanya Pratt

Mrs Alison Etteridge Miss Tracey Smith

Mrs Katherine Fay Miss Ashley Snowling

Mrs Becky Gower Mrs Linda Stannard

Mrs Kim Green Mrs Allie Turner-Clay

Mrs Catherine Hallsworth Miss Maddie Warner

Mrs Anna Holding Mrs Sam Wilson

Mrs Shirley Kingwell

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Christian Pastoral

Support Worker Mrs Alison Brown

ICT Technician Mr Andy Jaye

Midday Supervisors

Mrs Elizabeth Brand Miss Kirby Green

Miss Sam Bullingham Mrs Becky Hamling

Mrs Lucy Cave Mrs Lisa Keating

Mrs Karen Duckworth Mrs Kate Longford

Mrs Alison Etteridge Mrs Karen Poll

Mrs Vivienne Evans Mrs Tanya Pratt

Mrs Katherine Fay Miss Hollie Simpson

Mrs Deborah Frary Mrs Allie Turner-Clay

Miss Sydney Gray Miss Claire Staff

Mrs Kim Green Mrs Joannah Weston

Premises Staff

Caretaker Mr David Cunliffe

Cleaners Mrs Carol Bullen

Mrs Daphne Bye

Mrs Kerri Hayhoe

Mrs Kaye Hedley

Mrs Sally Nelson

Road Crossing Patrol Mrs Daphne Bye

Kitchen Staff

Cook Manager Miss Michell Johnson

Kitchen Assistants Mrs Daphne Bye

Mrs Amy Roberts

Mrs Holly Middleton

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SCHOOL ORGANISATION

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Class Key Stage Year Teacher NAM Foundation Stage Nursery Miss Scofield

NPM Foundation Stage Nursery Miss Scofield

RB Foundation Stage Reception Mrs Beaumont

RI Foundation Stage Reception Miss Ingham

RLB Foundation Stage Reception Mrs Botwright

1C Key Stage 1 Year 1 Miss Clark

1KC Key Stage 1 Year 1 Miss Chong

2E Key Stage 1 Year 2 Mrs Evans

2S Key Stage 1 Year 2 Miss Stead

3H Key Stage 2 Year 3 Mrs Howes

3Q Key Stage 2 Year 3 Miss Quick

4C Key Stage 2 Year 4 Mr Carter

4MT Key Stage 2 Year 4 Miss Moss/Mrs Tooke

5A Key Stage 2 Year 5 Mrs Ablett

5S Key Stage 2 Year 5 Mrs Street

6G Key Stage 2 Year 6 Mrs Gateshill

6P Key Stage 2 Year 6 Mrs Prutton

Intervention Teachers

Mrs Bidle Mrs Pritchard

ATTENDANCE Children are expected in class refreshed and

ready to learn by registration. Lateness is

noted, any child not in class by this time

must report to the office to be signed in.

In the event of your child being absent,

the school appreciates parents ringing in to

inform them, with a reason for absence

before 9.00 am. Please ring the school

telephone number and select option one,

where a message can be left at any time 24

hours a day. If you know in advance, a letter

or note in the home school diary would be

helpful. As part of our attendance

procedures we will ring you if we have not

heard from you.

We are required to monitor attendance each

term and this may result in pupils with poor

attendance being contacted by the Pupil

Access and Attendance Service.

We currently have 465 children on roll, aged between 3 to 11 years old. The classes are as follows:

SCHOOL DAY

Registration 8.55 am

Assembly 10.15 am

Morning Break 10.30 – 10.45 am

Lunch 12.00 – 1.00 pm (Years 3 - 6)

12.15 – 1.15 pm (Years R – 2)

School Ends 3.05 pm (Years R – 2)

3.15 pm (Years 3 – 6)

Nursery:

Morning session 9.00 – 12.00 pm

Afternoon session 12.15 – 3.15 pm

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ABSENCES DURING TERM TIME

Changes to The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 came into force on 1st

September 2013 regarding term time holiday. The amended regulation states that Headteachers may

not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Attendance is a very high priority for both the school and the Department for Education, and is linked

to student achievement. The Local Authority has introduced a system where any pupil who has an

attendance of 90% or less with at least 10% unauthorised absence over a 6 week period or 10

consecutive sessions (5 school days) unauthorised absence will meet the criteria for legal intervention

which could be in the form of a Fixed Penalty Notice. If a Fixed Penalty Notice is issued it is a fine of

£60 per parent per child which must be paid in one payment in 21 days. If unpaid a further invoice for

£60 per parent per child is issued, both individual invoices would then have to be paid making a total

payment of £120 in 28 days. Failure to pay the total amount within the timescale will result in legal

action being taken. The aim is to ensure that all pupils receive the most from their education.

ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN

DURING SCHOOL TIME

If your child becomes ill during the day we will try and contact you and arrange for your child to be

taken home. If necessary, we will take the child to the local Doctor’s surgery and act on the advice of

the Medical Officer consulted. It is very important that our ‘Emergency contact’ details are kept

up to date, a relative or neighbour nominated for contact if necessary and that any alterations

to telephone numbers etc., are always reported to us as soon as possible.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROCEDURES

A School Nurse is available for consultation with parents, by appointment, and works in school on

health promotion topics. Hearing tests are undertaken in Reception and Weight and Height checks are

undertaken in Reception and Year 6. A screening visit by the School Dentist is undertaken once a year

for Reception children.

MEDICINES IN SCHOOL Medicines should not be brought into school unless it is absolutely necessary. On the occasions it is

necessary, you may make a request for medicine to be administered to the child in school.

It is essential that a ‘Parental/Headteacher agreement for school to administer medicine’ form is

filled out prior to any medicine being given. Forms are available from the office.

All medicines to be left in school must be clearly marked with the child’s name and handed in to the

school office.

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ADMISSIONS

NURSERY

We offer a 52 place Nursery attached to the school, 26 places in the morning and 26 places in the

afternoon. High quality provision is offered for 3 hours each session. The Nursery offers five part

time sessions each week throughout the school year.

Nursery has 3 intakes – September, January and Easter. Children are entitled to start Nursery the

term after their third birthday so long as places are available.

Children born between 1st September and the end of February will be offered afternoon sessions and

those born between 1st March and 31st August will be offered morning sessions. If numbers exceed 26

places in either session and there are spaces in the opposite session, then these will be allocated

accordingly. The Nursery is closed for a short period at the beginning of each term in order for the

Nursery staff to conduct home visits to all children who are due to start.

If there are more applications for places than there are places available, the Governors will give

preference to children living nearest the school (using ‘crow fly’ distance measurement) according to

the following criteria in order of priority:

1. Children with an EHCP or Statement of Special Educational Needs naming the school.

2. Children who are in public care or have been adopted from public care.

3. Children who live within the designated area and have a brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

4. Children who live within the designated area and have no brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

5. Children who live outside the designated area and have a brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

6. Children living outside the designated area and have no brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

If you do not wish your child to attend Nursery Class for five sessions weekly you must tell the school

in order that the additional sessions may be allocated to another child. (This may mean that five

sessions may not be available later in that academic year if you wish to increase sessions). To be

eligible for funding your child must attend a minimum of two sessions.

If you chose to delay your child’s admission into Nursery Class, we cannot guarantee that a place will

be available later in the academic year.

If you would like to apply for a Nursery place at Harleston Primary Academy you should register your

interest by completing a Nursery admission registration form available from the school office.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

Harleston Primary Academy have decided to adopt the Norfolk County Council Policy on first admission

to school, which is as follows:

By law children must start statutory education full time at the beginning of the term following their

fifth birthday. Where admission is offered prior to compulsory school age, parents may defer their

child’s entry into school until later in that academic year.

All Reception aged children are entitled to start school full time from September. If, however, your

child is born between 1st March and 31st August, they can take up the option of morning sessions only

for the Autumn term, and then full time at the beginning of the Spring term before their fifth

birthday.

Our admission policy allows children to start school earlier than the law requires. However the law also

allows parents to ask for their child to be admitted but lets them delay the start date until later in

the school year. Your child must start school by the beginning of the term following their fifth

birthday and the place must be taken up by the start of the summer term. If you inform us that you

wish to delay your child’s entry the place will be held and will not be offered to another child.

If there are more applications for places than there are places available, the Local Education

Authority will give preference to children living nearest the school (using ‘crow fly’ distance

measurement) according to the following criteria in this order of priority:

1. Children with an EHCP or Statement of Special Educational Needs naming the school.

2. Children who are in public care or have been adopted from public care.

3. Children who live within the designated area and have a brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

4. Children who live within the designated area and have no brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

5. Children who live outside the designated area and have a brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

6. Children living outside the designated area and have no brother or sister attending the school at

the time of their admission.

If you would like to apply for a place for a child in Reception, you should apply to Norfolk County

Council Customer Service Centre or apply on line at www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk. You will

usually hear whether your child has a place at the school by early May.

If you would like to apply for a place at Harleston CE Primary Academy for a child in years 1 to 6,

please contact:

By letter: Admissions Team, FREEPOST, IH 2076, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2BR

By telephone: 01603 223720

By email: admissions@norfolk.gov.uk

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CURRICULUM

The School follows the National Curriculum. This requires all schools to have a broad and balanced

curriculum which

a. promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school

and of society.

b. prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Children in the school will be taught by their class teacher for most of the time. This allows for

relationships of understanding and trust to be built up during the year. There are times when your son

or daughter will be taught by other members of staff.

In this way staff expertise in specific subjects can be used effectively. The National Curriculum is

organised in subjects but it is important to remember that knowledge and understanding cross subject

boundaries. Teaching will be structured to bring working areas together in a way which allows learning

to be meaningful to the child.

We try to ensure that able children are challenged whilst those who have learning difficulties are

supported. School will deal with children’s needs in stages, matching the level of help to the needs of

the pupils. The procedures laid down in the Special Needs Policy correspond to the national Code of

Practice.

Areas of Study

ENGLISH – Core Subject

The New Primary Curriculum (2014)

for English provides the base from

which language and communication

develop.

A wide variety of texts are used to

promote reading, writing, speaking and

listening skills.

We want the children to read and

write effectively and expressively, to

listen with a sensitive understanding

and to speak in a manner appropriate

to the situation.

MATHEMATICS – Core Subject

The New Primary Curriculum (2014) for

Mathematics helps develop in our pupils

the necessary knowledge, skills and

processes to enable them to handle

mathematical situations logically and with

confidence.

The acquisition of fast and accurate

mental arithmetic lies at the heart of the

strategy, which they can then apply within

investigative and problem solving

activities.

SCIENCE – Core Subject

Science work in school attempts to

stimulate the children’s curiosity and

interest in the world around them.

Scientific concepts are developed

through the children’s own investigations,

enquiries and experiences. The school

has conservation and pond areas, which

cultivate biodiversity and help to inspire

individuals through positive outdoor

learning experiences.

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EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE

In Nursery and Reception years, the school follows

the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which

includes Development Matters and the Early

Learning Goals. We work closely in partnership

with parents to support each unique child on their

learning journey. We provide opportunities

following the interests of the children

enabling them to engage in activities

planned by adults and those that they plan

and initiate themselves.

HISTORY – Foundation subject

In History, we aim to give children the

opportunity to develop a lasting interest

in the world around them through looking

into the past, and an understanding of

attitudes, actions, ideas and beliefs.

Through visiting sites of historical

importance and taking part in real life

History days, children gain a greater

understanding of how the events in the

past have influenced our lives today.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Foundation subject

We are committed to PE and sport and ensure

that every child takes part in a full curriculum

including indoor and outdoor physical education.

The pupils understand that PE and sport are an

important part of a healthy lifestyle and how

different activities affect their fitness,

improve their physical development, stamina and

creative movement. From Year 3, pupils have

regular swimming lessons at Archbishop

Sancroft High School. We have been awarded

Activemark for PE, the FA Charter Standard for

coaching in football and the Sainsbury’s School

Games Mark. Many of the children take part in a

range of inter and intra school festivals and

competitions, both as individuals and as part of a

team. We offer lots of after school sports

clubs, which have a high attendance.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education is taught in accordance

with the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus. Our

aim is to develop pupil’s awareness and

understanding of the six major religions,

with a focus upon Christianity. Children are

provided with opportunities to learn about

and from religions, allowing them time to

reflect on, consider and analyse a range of

faiths. Parents wishing to withdraw their

children from Religious Education should

discuss the position with the Headteacher.

ART – Foundation subject

A varied programme of artwork emphasises

observation and creativity, with the use of

a range of media, as well as incorporating

ICT into their studies to support their

learning. Children will also look at and

discuss work by famous artists to

increase their knowledge and appreciation.

GEOGRAPHY – Foundation subject

In Geography we study a variety of

topics to develop children’s

understanding of both the local area

and the wider world. Where possible

children learn through practical

fieldwork activities.

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH

EDUCATION

Through PSHE we aim to ‘give pupils the

knowledge, skills and understanding they

need to lead confident, healthy,

independent lives and to become informed,

active responsible people.’

MUSIC – Foundation subject

Class music lessons encompass

practical, creative music-making as well

as extending children’s knowledge of

more formal music styles.

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DRAMA

Drama is used in various curriculum areas.

Through script writing, performing, role

playing and empathising, children can

extend their knowledge and understanding

of different subjects.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – Foundation subject

Children undertake work, in small groups, to develop

skills of design, construction and evaluation using a

variety of materials and processes.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY – Core Subject

Information and Communication Technology

has become an integral part of the teaching

and learning process. Children have a wide

range of opportunities to become confident

users of ICT. We have integrated the use of

iPads and laptops into all curriculum areas and

activities are planned to utilise these

powerful educational tools. Every year group

is equipped with interactive whiteboards

which are used to enhance children’s learning,

as well as opportunities to use digital cameras

and camcorders.

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND

DISABILITY

Children with special education needs and

disabilities are catered for by being

given extra support where necessary.

Identification of need is generally made

by the class teacher in the first

instance. When a concern has been

identified, the class teacher, in

consultation with the parent and special

needs co-ordinator, will work together to

support the child.

PRIMARY LANGUAGES

Our aim at Harleston CE Primary Academy is

to create lifelong language learners. At our

school, language learning begins in Year 3 and

continues through to Year 6; although

language learning in younger years is

embraced at every opportunity. In Years 3

and 4 the pupils learn Spanish, focussing on

words and simple phrases. In Years 5 to 6

the pupils learn French and develop further

their sentence making and spelling

techniques. Our language learning is

developed through songs, role play, games

and state-of-the-art video software. We

value intercultural understanding and try as

much as possible to give each child a taste of

a French or Spanish speaking country,

further enhanced by native speakers who

visit the school and the strong ties we have

with a school in Toulouse. Languages from

the community of Harleston are also

embraced, with some pupils having

experienced a lesson on Portugal, China and

Morocco.

SEX EDUCATION

The Governing Body has agreed a policy for

sex education. Factual information is given

within the context of care and respect for

oneself and others, and the importance of

personal relationships. We assume that

parents wish to share this responsibility

with us.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

Children take part in daily Christian

collective worship and we have a wide

range of visitors from our local

community. Parents wishing to withdraw

their children from the devotional part

of the assembly should discuss this with

the Headteacher.

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ASSESSMENT OF WORK

Children’s work is assessed on a regular basis during the year to ensure that the work set is matched

to the ability of the pupil, and so that they are supported and challenged. These assessments and

records are available for parents to see and are used by staff to compile the yearly report, which is

sent home during the Summer term. We also involve the children in their own self-assessments of

work, skills and qualities. We feel it is important to record positive achievements in order to motivate

the children and set targets for future progress.

TEACHER CONSULTATION

In the Autumn and Spring terms there is a consultation evening for parents to come and discuss their

child’s work and progress. Early in the Autumn term a meeting for parents is held for each year group

when the work planned for the year is explained. A home/school book is used for sending messages to

and fro, and pupils, parents and staff will sign a home/school agreement. In the Summer term a

comprehensive report is sent to all parents and a meeting can be arranged to discuss any details. If

teaching staff have any concerns over a child’s progress they are likely to arrange additional meetings

outside of the normal teacher consultation cycle. This ensure that plans can be put into place to

support the child as soon as concerns are identified.

HOMEWORK

From Reception onwards homework is provided to support the children’s learning. Homework packs are

sent home at the beginning of each half-term to explain what is expected for pupils in each age group

and are linked to the year group topic. The school expects reading to take place at home on a daily

basis. Home and school working together on these activities will enable your child to have the best

possible chance of meeting expected levels.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

In line with the school’s commitment to the needs of individual pupils, all subjects, activities and clubs

are open to all. We are conscious of ensuring equality, entitlement and opportunity for all our pupils.

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EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND RESIDENTIAL TRIPS

Throughout the year children are taken on visits which support their learning in school. Whenever

children are taken out of school, parents are notified in advance and if a coach trip is involved parental

permission is sought.

The school believes in offering all children the opportunity to take part in out of school activities.

These visits are dependent upon voluntary contributions by parents to cover all or part of the cost.

Expenses are kept as low as possible, but in cases of financial difficulty please contact the

Headteacher as help may be available.

Risk assessments are carried out before

any trip takes place. If insufficient

voluntary contributions are received then

visits may have to be cancelled.

Residential trips for pupils in years

4, 5 and 6 take place on a yearly basis.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A strength of the school is the large number of extra curricular activities run at lunchtime and after

school by members of staff, parents and other tutors and coaches. Music groups include choir,

drumming and recorder groups. The musicians meet with other schools for combined concerts; lessons

for string, woodwind and brass instruments are available on a limited basis and voluntary contributions

will be requested to help cover costs of tuition and instruments. During the year there are

opportunities to take part in various clubs including football, gymnastics, knitting, choir, recorders

and chess. Children also enter

inter-school games events.

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UNIFORM All pupils are expected to wear school colours.

Royal blue sweatshirt, royal blue fleece or royal blue

cardigan.

White polo shirt or white shirt

Black or grey trousers or black or grey skirt or

pinafore dress.

Sensible, flat, plain shoes in black, brown or dark

grey, with no platform soles or heels over 4 cm,

should be worn. In summer, sensible sandals with a

back strap (not mules) can be worn.

Hair colour should be natural. For safety reasons,

long hair should be tied back/held by simple bands,

clips or slides.

Summer uniform:

Summer uniform includes royal blue check school

summer dresses or tailored black or grey shorts.

PE Kit:

We require all children to change for PE and Games.

Items for PE are light blue polo shirt and black

shorts. PE kits should be kept in school throughout

the week. Plimsolls are required for indoor and

playground PE, trainers or football boots and a black

tracksuit/jogging bottoms/sweatshirt (not leggings)

are needed for Games in the winter months.

All clothing must be labelled.

BEHAVIOUR

The School has high expectations of pupil behaviour and discipline is firm but informal. Pupils are

encouraged and expected to behave sensibly and recognise their responsibilities to other people, both

on site and on their way to and from school.

Reward systems of awards and right choice tickets are used to promote such positive behaviour.

Rudeness and bad behaviour are not tolerated and a loss of privilege and detention system is operated.

Bullying/racist behaviour is not tolerated and the school follows bullying/anti-racism procedures based

on Norfolk County Council guidelines.

If behaviour continues to give concern, parents are contacted and the matter is discussed with the

Headteacher, Class Teacher and Parents. Advice can be sought from a range of external agencies.

Jewellery and Watches:

In order to follow safety regulations, the only

jewellery allowed is one pair of smooth, flat

ear studs with no rear projection. Pupils may

wear watches but the school accepts no

responsibility for loss or damage and they

should be clearly marked with the owner’s

name. All jewellery and watches, including

earrings, must be removed for P.E. and

swimming lessons to prevent injury to the

wearer or to others.

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PASTORAL CARE

It is the class teacher who is responsible for the day to day care of a child at school. If there are any

particular changes in home circumstances that may affect a child please let the teacher know.

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER

The School has a Christian Pastoral Support Worker – Alison Brown who works to support all pupils and

families who have a concern or problem that requires some support. Her role includes:

Contributing to improve attendance by working alongside the admin team.

Liaising with parents and arranging and chairing meetings when necessary.

Providing a space for children to use during lunchtimes, if pupils are finding things difficult.

Attending and leading Family Support meetings and Child Protection meetings as required by

the Headteacher.

Supporting the work we have done to promote mediation and conflict resolution through

Playtime Buddies, Peace Ambassadors and Midday Supervisors.

Working closely with parents and carers enabling them to take part in, and support, their

child’s learning.

Communicating with parents on matters like uniform and minor instances of misconduct.

Liaising with the Parent Support Advisors on access to parenting courses, guidance and

mentoring.

MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (MAT)

Our school is part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust which has been established by the Diocese

of Norwich. We benefit from working in a supportive network constantly aiming to improve and

develop our Academy.

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SAFEGUARDING

INCORPORATING CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURE

The school is committed to upholding and promoting the health and welfare of all pupils. We are

required by law to follow procedures as set out by the Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board. This

means should we see signs, which may suggest that one of our pupils have been a victim of neglect or

abuse the appropriate course of action will be taken.

The use of these procedures is carried out within strict guidelines placed upon the school by

government legislation and in no way infers that any parent/carer is being accused of wrong doing,

confidentiality in these situations is strictly adhered to.

We also ensure that our staff team and any volunteers working in the school have a full and clear

Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check before starting with us.

To complement our Safeguarding policy we ask all those working in school to adhere to our

Confidentiality policy.

In the event that you have any concerns of your own please feel free to speak with the Designated

Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Lisa Blowfield, Head Teacher, or Designated Safeguarding Deputies, Mr Lee

Richardson, Deputy Head or Mrs Bev Beaumont, Assistant Headteacher, or Mrs Alison Brown, Christian

Pastoral Support Worker in confidence.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the school website.

ECO CODE

With help from the Eco-Rangers, the pupils at our

school have created an Eco Code.

This reminds us of the responsibilities and

values we must remember, to ensure that our school

is a sustainable place. This means that everyone at

Harleston CE Primary Academy is committed to

seeking ways of living, working and being that

enable all people of the world to lead healthy,

fulfilling and economically secure lives without

destroying the environment or endangering the

future welfare of people and the planet.

Harleston CE Primary

Academy’s

Eco Code

In our school…..

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ead a healthy lifestyle – eat

well, exercise often and walk to

school.

lectrical items and lights should be

turned off when not being used. lways put litter in the bins –

recycle it if you can.

ever leave the taps on

so we can save water.

are for our environment and

wildlife.

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THE FEDERATED GOVERNING BODY

Our Governors are:

Our Governing Body has responsibility for governance both at Harleston Primary Academy and

Archbishop Sancroft High School. Governors represent the Trust of St Benet’s as well as staff and

parents from the two schools. There is a full Governors’ Meeting once every half term; three sub-

committees, Ethos, Effectiveness and Resources present reports to the main meeting. The Chair of

Governors meets for discussion with the Headteacher on a regular basis.

The role of Governor has been compared with that of the ‘critical friend’ – trying to ask the right

questions promoting awareness and giving support and encouragement.

FRIENDS OF HARLESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY

The school enjoys great support from the ‘Friends’ organisation. It has an elected committee which

meets regularly and arranges a programme of events – some fund-raising, others social – which

contribute to the life of the school. Many parents help when events are organised. We are very keen

to recruit new helpers – it is a great way to meet other parents and help raise much needed funds for

school.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

We believe that children’s views should be represented in order to foster a sense of ownership and

pride in their school. The school runs a School Council, the members of which are pupils who have been

elected by their peers. The aim of the School Council is to discuss and share ideas and make decisions

regarding whole school issues and fund raising events.

Mr Robert Linnell – Chair of Governors

Mrs Lisa Blowfield – Headteacher

Mrs Heather Brand – Trustee Appointed

Mr Robert Connelly – Head of School at ASHS

Mr Dan Cooper - Trustee Appointed

Mr Richard Cranmer – Chief Executive Officer of St Benet’s MAT

Mr Christopher Hutton – Trustee Appointed

Mrs Doris Lambert – Trustee Appointed

Mrs Jennifer Mills – Parent Governor

Mrs Zoe Moyse – Trustee Appointed

Miss Lucy Rogerson – Staff Governor

Mrs Stacey Street – Staff Governor

Mrs Erica Summers – Trustee Appointed

Mr Richard Kirk – Trustee Appointed

Mr Adrian Simpson – Parent Governor

Mrs Fiona Wilson – Trustee Appointed

Mr Chris Perry-Yates - Clerk

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SCHOOL MEALS

School meals are cooked daily on site in the Upper School building. Set menus are provided for all

pupils. Vegetarian meals are prepared on a daily basis and special dietary requirements can usually be

accommodated. Children can choose on a daily basis whether to have a hot school meal, pasta pot,

school packed lunch or bring a packed lunch. All pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible for a

free school meal as part of the Government’s Universal Free School Meals for Infants programme.

Parents of these pupils will be required to complete an application form. Payment for meals for

children in KS2 can be made through sQuid (the school’s online payment system) or cash/cheque into

the school office. Payment should be made in advance eg. on a Monday for the week ahead.

Children who bring a packed lunch should bring it in a suitable container, clearly labelled with their

name. Drinks should be sent in safe containers – fizzy drinks, glass bottles and cans are not

acceptable. We would also like to discourage the inclusion of chocolate bars and sweets in packed

lunches.

Free meals for families on Income Support, Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance (income

related) or Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, may be available on application to the school or

County Hall. Please ask at the school office for more information.

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SAFETY RULINGS

1) Entrance to school grounds is by the pedestrian gates. Please do not use double gates because

of the danger from vehicles. At the lower school site, parents are requested to only use the

main school gates if they have a pram or pushchair. For safety reasons, all gates other than

those at the school’s Main Entrance will be locked during the school day.

Gates will be locked at 9.05 am and re-opened at 2.55 pm.

2) On arrival all visitors and parents should report to the school office.

3) Parents should not park in the car park.

4) Pupils should arrive at school by 8.55 am when registration takes place. It is at this time that

teachers start their duty and know who is present. The children should use the school doors

nearest their classroom for entering and leaving the building. Any late arrivals should report

to the school office.

5) We have a Cycle Policy which deals with cycling to school. We expect all pupils to wear

helmets.

6) Road safety is of paramount importance and we trust that parents will reinforce the necessity

of taking care when crossing roads, walking sensibly along pavements and driving carefully and

parking sensibly.

7) Children must walk when moving about school displaying courtesy and consideration for others.

During wet playtime, children should remain in their classroom area and behave sensibly.

8) Pupils are responsible for their own belongings at all times when in school. Please ensure that

ALL belongings (including all items of clothing, lunchboxes, wallets and purses) regardless of

how distinctive they appear, are clearly labelled with the pupil’s name using name tapes or a

permanent marker. Personal possessions and jewellery should be left at home.

9) For safety reasons children must not play on the playground equipment unless a member of

staff is present and has agreed that the equipment can used. Therefore when dropping off

and collecting your child(ren) please ensure that they, and their siblings, keep off the play

equipment.

NON-SMOKING POLICY

The Governing Body recognises the need to provide a healthy working environment for staff and pupils

and for the best possible example and role model to be given by adults on smoking related matters

within and beyond the formal curriculum. The policy of the school is therefore that smoking, including

E-cigarettes, should not take place anywhere on the school site, during off-site activities and on school

transport. This policy extends to anyone that enters the site, including those who use the site under

shared use arrangements.

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CHARGES

The Governors have adopted the County Council policy for charging for school activities. On occasions

children produce articles in pottery, cooking and craft that will be taken home. We hope you will agree

to purchase the item, which will be costed according to the ingredients/materials used. Voluntary

contributions will be invited to cover the costs of peripatetic instrumental tuition, cookery activities,

theme days, school visits and swimming transport costs.

DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

Parents will be requested to make a payment towards any damage to school property or lost equipment

where it is the result of a pupil’s unreasonable behaviour.

SCHOOL TRANSPORT

For transport purposes Norfolk pupils of statutory school age are allocated a school, determined by

their home address, for each stage of their education. Free transport is available for pupils who live

more than the qualifying distance from that designated school. For general enquiries contact the

Travel & Transport Service helpline: 0344 800 8020 or visit the website at

www.norfolk.gov.uk/schooltransport or email information@norfolk.gov.uk

This transport is provided in accordance with County Council Policy as outlined in the Information

sheet for Parents. Any grievances about transportation should be made in writing to - Travel and

Transport Service, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich. NR1 2SG

Children who use the bus are registered in school every morning and after school and, unless the

school is otherwise informed by a parent/carer, the children are taken to the bus by the duty staff.

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AWARDS OF THE SCHOOL Eco-Schools Green Flag

We are delighted to have gained this prestigious international award. It shows a very

significant commitment to developing a responsible attitude in all pupils for the future

of the environment.

Woodland Trust - Green Tree School

This was awarded in recognition of our environmental achievements in planting trees

and visiting woodlands.

Quality Mark

We have just achieved this important award that helps develop, support and celebrate

good practice in literacy, language and numeracy for children.

Forest Schools

The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age

through positive outdoor experiences. Our woodland and other outdoor areas have

been significantly developed over the last year and are now regularly used as part of

the everyday timetable.

Sainsbury’s School Games Mark

The Sainsbury’s School Games Mark is a Government led awards scheme launched in

2012 to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition

across their school and into the community. Schools in England are able to assess

themselves across bronze, silver and gold levels of the Mark. We are proud to gain the

gold award in 2015/16.

Primary Science Quality Mark 2016

The Primary Science Quality Mark scheme enables schools to work together to share

good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It

encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear

framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning.

These accolades demonstrate the high quality education offered by our school when measured against

national standards.

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TERM DATES 2018-2019

Term Begins Ends

Autumn Thursday 6th September 2018 Tuesday 18th December 2018

Staggered intake for Nursery and Reception children – dates as advised

Half Term Thursday 18th October to Friday 26th October 2018

Spring Thursday 3rd January 2019 Friday 5th April 2019

Half Term Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February 2019

Summer Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Wednesday 24th July 2019

Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019 Half Term Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May 2019

Staff Training Days:

Tuesday 4th September 2018

Wednesday 5th September 2018

Thursday 18th October 2018

Friday 19th October 2018

Wednesday 2nd January 2019

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THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL

We welcome parents who can make a regular commitment to help us in school. We have parents who

come into school each week to help with such things as cookery, craft, reading, games, computer work,

mounting pictures, covering books, etc. We also rely on parents to accompany us on educational visits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all voluntary helpers will

be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Each year group holds regular Reading Café and Maths Café, which parents are invited to attend.

EYFS and KS1 hold weekly Reading mornings where parents and children can share books.

As a school we are committed to working in partnership with both children and parents. The continuing

education and development of children in preparation for adult life can best be achieved in a secure,

friendly and happy environment where links between school and home are close. We are aware of the

need to develop a caring community within the school and seek your support in creating a happy

atmosphere. We strive to ensure that pupils are courteous, respect other people, work hard and take

pride in their achievements.

LINKS WITH THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY

We aim to help children establish their responsibilities within both the local community and the wider

world. To this end we liaise with local churches, Harleston Library, Norfolk Police Force, Road Safety

Officer, Fire Service, Museum Service, etc. This year we have joined The East of England Co-op

community scheme. Our school has a tradition of supporting charity work and each year raises money

in a variety of ways for this purpose.

COMPLAINTS We welcome any constructive comments about our work in school and are happy to receive suggestions

via the office.

If you are unhappy about any aspect of your child’s education or experience at school you should make

an appointment to see the class teacher.

We would hope that discussing the matter with the teacher should be enough to resolve the problem.

However, if you are still unhappy and wish to take the matter further, you should make an appointment

to see the Headteacher.

If, after discussion with the Headteacher, the matter remains unresolved you should tell the

Headteacher that you wish to make a formal complaint.

The Headteacher will give you a copy of the Complaints Procedure, the name and address of the Clerk

to the Governors of the school, and the name of the person to write to in Children’s Services at County

Hall.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication but may be

subject to change during the school year.

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END OF KEY STAGE RESULTS

This tables show the percentage of Year 2 pupils achieving Expected level in 2017, compared to

national end of Key Stage 1 Teacher Assessments for 2017.

KS1 TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

SCHOOL NATIONAL

% Attaining Expected Level

Reading

61% 76%

Writing

60% 68%

Maths

58% 75%

This tables show the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving Expected level in 2017, compared to

national end of Key Stage 2 Test Results for 2017.

KS2 TEST RESULTS

SCHOOL NATIONAL

% Attaining Expected Level

Reading, Writing, Maths combined

59% 61%

Reading

73% 71%

Writing

77% 76%

Maths

75% 75%

SPAG

86% 77%