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We believe that learning can only take place in an environment that provides security, praise, tolerance and care. Children and adults need to be valued and encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, where there is an overriding enjoyment in learning. The school maxim is:
High standards of behaviour are expected of all children and adults in school.
To see children who are happy, motivated and challenged in their learning. To see staff who are excellent practitioners, who are having fun in their work. To see parents and governors who support the philosophy of the school and share in common goals for the children. To provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment, structured to meet the needs of each child, in which the child can develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially and morally to its full potential. To provide each child with the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, to develop communication skills, logical thinking, reasoning ability and a lively enquiring mind. To foster in each child his/her ability to work independently and harmoniously with others, and to be able to apply themselves, with persistence, to all tasks. To prepare each child fully for the next stage in his/her education in terms of skills, knowledge and attitudes. To promote, in the child, an understanding of themselves and of their responsibility within the school and community, and to develop in the child an empathy and respect towards others.
The school provides education for reception; 4 to 5 year old children, Year 1; 5 to 6 year old children and Year 2; 6 to 7 year old children. There are six mixed ability classes. Two classes cater for the reception children, two classes cater for the Year 1 children and two classes cater for children in their final year, Year 2. The school year runs from September to the following August. Children leave the school in the August of the school year in which they reach their 7th birthday. Many children transfer to Alverstoke Church of England Junior School but this is not automatic. The Junior School sends their school booklet and an admission form to every child in Year 2. We liaise with the Junior School and try to ensure that we have similar expectations and a continuity of approach. Lists of the school staff, governors of the school and the county and local education officer can be found on the loose blue sheets at the back of the booklet. Morning School 8.50am to 12 noon Afternoon School 1.15pm to 3.20pm The school day begins at 8.50am. Please ensure your child is punctual. Parents can leave children in the playground from 8.40am when a member of staff will be on duty. Reception age children can be brought into their classroom; an adult must stay in the classroom with the child until 8.50am. Parents who bring their children to school before 8.40am must stay with them until a member of staff is on duty. When it is raining, children wait in the main hall from 8.40am until 8.50am when it is time to go to their classes. Children leave school at 3.20pm through one of the three main doors. If you are unable to meet your child, please let us know in good time so that we can prevent him/her from leaving the building. Children who do not find a parent or responsible adult waiting to meet them are expected to return to school and tell their teacher.This is not supervised and cannot be depended upon. No child should go out of the school gate unless accompanied by a known adult.
CLOTHING The following can be purchased in school: Sweatshirts – Red or Grey £8 Sweatcardigans – Red £10.50 T-Shirts £3.75 PE Bags £2.50 Hats from £2 Book Bags £4 Please make sure that all your child’s clothing is clearly named
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ADMISSIONS Parents, if they wish, can send their child to school at the beginning of the academic year (September/Autumn Term) in which they are 5 years old. The children will attend on a full-time or part-time basis. Generally: * Children born between 1st September and 31st December will be admitted on a full-time basis during the first week of the Autumn Term. * Children born between 1st January and 31st March will be admitted to school on a part-time basis (8.50am - 12 noon) by the end of September. In the week before half-term of the Autumn Term, the session will be extended to 1.15pm and the children will be invited to have a school or packed lunch before going home. After the half-term holiday, these children can attend on a full-time basis, if they fulfil the readiness criteria. * Children born between 1st April and 31st August will be admitted to school on a part-time basis (8.50am - 12 noon) by the end of September. In the first week of the Spring Term , the session will be extended to 1.15pm and the children will be invited to have a school or packed lunch before going home. After that, these children can attend on a full-time basis, if they fulfil the readiness criteria. ALVERSTOKE COMMUNITY INFANT SCHOOL Admissions Policy 2000/2001 Alverstoke Community Infant School admits children between the ages of four and seven years. The school’s designated catchment area extends from Jellicoe Avenue in the west to Haslar Road in the east, and from Stokes Bay in the south to Bury Road in the north (precise details are available from the school). Please note - because of the government’s pledge that, by the year 2000, there shall be no infant class size greater than 30, it is planned that the standard number (the admission limit) for this school will be set aside from September 1999 and only 60 children will be admitted. The school’s admissions policy reflects that policy agreed by Hampshire as the local education authority. Responsibility for implementing the policy, and making decisions about admissions to the school, rests with the governors. If you would like your child to come to our school in September 2000 please complete an application form and send it to school by Monday 24th January 2000. Please note : the form will be available from Monday 1st November 1999, and can be collected only from your local (catchment) school for your home address. The form must be returned by the closing date : Monday 24th January 2000. The governors will consider all applications received by the closing date, which name their school as first preference. They will let you know of their decision, in writing, by Friday 18th February 2000. If your child is offered a place, please let the headteacher know, in writing, by Monday 6th March whether you wish to accept or refuse the place. Otherwise you may lose your place. In 1999/2000 the school received 59 applications for 60 places. First Preference Applications If more than 60 first preference applications are received, the governors will consider these applications according to the priorities in the order set out below: 1. Children who live within the school’s designated catchment area:
2. Children who live outside the school’s designated catchment area in the following priority order:
iv.other first preference applications will be prioritised on the basis of children who live closest to the school based on the shortest practicable walking distance from home to school using public roads and footpaths. Second Preference Applications If the school has places available after admitting first preference applications, the governors will consider any second preference applications referred to them in accordance with the priorities given at 1. and 2.(i) to (iv). Other Applications If the school has places after admitting all first preference and second preference applications, the governors will consider other applications referred to them in accordance with the priorities given at 1. and 2(i) to (iv) above. Some parents apply after the admissions deadline has passed, or when their child is older than would normally be the case for admission to a school, for example because they have recently moved into the area. If places are still available in that child’s particular year group, the governing body will offer a place to late applicants, taking account of their published admissions criteria where necessary. Waiting List If the governing body is unable to accept all applications, the school will set up a waiting list, having first checked with parents and received a written request that their child’s name be put on the list. If places become available before September 2000, children on the waiting list will be admitted according to the priorities set out above. Length of time on the waiting list will not be taken into account when such decisions are made. It is not considered advisable, on educational grounds, to operate a waiting list after the beginning of the school year. If, however, parents specifically wish to be told if a place becomes vacant, they will need to put this in writing to the chairman of governors. Representation to Governors If the school is unable to offer a place to your child, you have the right to make representation to the governors if you wish to seek re-consideration of your case. Appeals If you remain unsuccessful, but still wish to secure a placement for your child, then you have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. The admissions and exclusions officer at the local education office will explain this procedure to you. Children with Special Educational Needs The school recognises fully its responsibility to admit a child with special educational needs except where the County Council decides that, for a child with a Statement of Special Education Needs, the school is not an appropriate placement. The school also accepts fully its responsibility under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The curriculum provided in school aims to develop the full potential of every child. A broad range of carefully planned activities and experiences provide good opportunities for learning to progress in a manner appropriate to motivate and inspire young children. The curriculum takes into account the needs of the child and the requirements of the National Curriculum. The National Curriculum details what must be taught in the subject areas of: - English, Mathematics, Science,Information Communication Technology, Geography, History, Design Technology, Music, Art and Physical Education. These details are interpreted in school by curriculum maps which show what must be taught in every term to ensure coverage and progression in each subject. Curriculum policies and schemes of work show how the teaching operates and provide a framework of resources. In the Reception base, the curriculum follows the early learning goals as stated by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (these can be seen in the Early Years Policy) and the National Curriculum. It should be noted that the needs of the individual child, not their age, are the primary consideration when planning activities. The curriculum policies, schemes of work, management practice and details of the planning and recording of children’s work are among the documents which are available on the parents’ shelves in the school's entrance. |
