Every Child Matters

Through the programs of study and the ethos of the school we strive to promote the principles of Every Child Matters. The five areas being:-
  • Being Healthy
  • Staying Safe
  • Achieving Economic Well-being
  • Enjoying and Achieving
  • Making Positive Contributions

Wrap Around Care

This is currently available for all children who attend the Nursery. Within the available times the Wrap Around sessions can be tailored to meet the individual child's needs. This care can include breakfast, lunch and a light tea.

Nursery 8.00am - 9.00am (Wrap Around Care)
9.00am - 11.30am (Morning Nursery Session)
11.30am - 12.30pm (Wrap Around Care)
12.30pm - 3pm (Afternoon Nursery Session)
3.10pm - 4.00pm (Wrap Around Care)
 

Breakfast Club 8.00am - 8.50am 

The kitchen produces a healthy choice of foods to help the children start their school day. Parents are welcome to eat with their children or leave them to be supervised by staff. Once children have eaten their breakfast they can attend supervised quiet playtime within our KS1 hall.

Residential visits to Earl's Orchard, Richmond

As part of an enriched curriculum our Year 6 children attend an outward bound activity centre for one week.

Health and Safety Week

Once a year for a period of one week the children are taken off timetable and the school holds a Health and Safety Week. This comprises of professional bodies coming into school and working with the children as well as the children visiting establishments all linked with the theme of Health and Safety.

KS2 Peer Support Group

Year 6 pupils counsell younger pupils during breaktimes.

Playtime Buddy Systems, KS1 and KS2

All children receive buddy training and each week children are chosen to take the role of a buddy during playtimes. The buddies are available to solve disputes between pupils, to encourage friendships and to emotionally support pupils.

School Council

The school council is made up of pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 who have been chosen by their peers to form a decision making body. They liase with teachers and discuss important matters from the point of view of the pupils. 

Evidence of Every Child Matters around our school
The children have explored how to create a healthy meal on a budget.  Children are encouraged to celebrate their qualities to promote good self esteem.  During morning break the children have access to a healthy tuck shop. 
The school encourages self discipline with choices and consequences for the children's actions.  The children win many trophies.   This is our sports notice board.
 
Each class has a thermometer to say how we are feeling. Each class has a tree of goodness. You get a leaf if you do something that is kind, polite or helpful.