POLICIES
As with all schools we have many policies. Listed below are links to a brief description of policies we feel you will be most interested in. If you wish to read the whole document links are provided within each section. If you wish to find out about any other of our polices please contact the school office.
Brief descriptions:
Other policies available for download:
- Behaviour Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Collective Worship
- Drug Policy
- Equal Opportunities
- Food Policy
- Freedom of Information
- PHSE Policy
- Racial Equality
- SRE Policy
A VISION FOR OUR SCHOOL
Each individual in our whole school community is valued and respected. We celebrate and share our successes within the school and with the wider community.
Our school provides a happy, caring and stimulating environment for learning and growing in all areas of development.
The school community motivates each individual to achieve his or her full potential for lifelong learning and living.
In short, our school values
the PEOPLE
the PLACE
and the POTENTIAL
OUR AIMS
Our school recognises each child as an individual with different, needs, abilities and learning patterns. We aim to:
- Help each child fulfil his or her potential in all areas of development, regardless of background, ability or gender;
- Provide a secure, stimulating and caring environment, with the teaching of Christian ideas an important aspect of school life;
- Provide a structure for the growth and development of every child through all facets of school life.
- Develop desirable qualities such as self-confidence, self-esteem, enthusiasm for learning, leadership, caring and consideration for others;
- Make children aware of the interdependence of all groups within a community and of their own particular responsibilities as a member of a group;
Our aims are underpinned by the Children Act 2004 and the school shares the aims and principles set out in the Wiltshire Curriculum Policy Documents.
ANTI BULLYING POLICY
In common with all schools, children at St. Peter's sometimes experience bullying-type behaviour. The governors and staff feel very strongly that this sort of behaviour is totally unacceptable. The school has therefore evolved a policy in consultation with the whole school community, particularly the children, to deal with it. The main points are:
- To empower all children to deal with bullying,
- To foster an atmosphere of openness and support to encourage children to report incidents and feel safe and confident in doing so,
- To deal with bullies effectively,
- To support both bullies and victims effectively.
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HOMEWORK
All children have regular spellings and number tables to learn each week. The most important homework is to read with someone at home. Each child has a reading record, which should be brought home with the reading book, giving the opportunity for comment. Older pupils may be asked to research a project or finish work started at school. Your child's class teacher will notify you of the homework arrangements.
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CURRICULUM CONTENT AND ORGANISATION
St. Peter's seeks to present a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. We place particular emphasis on numeracy, literacy and first-hand experience.
Our programmes of study are planned according to their relevance to our children and the requirements of the National Curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy have special emphasis and are taught as separate subjects. We use a topic-based cross-curricular approach where possible, i.e. teaching the different subjects within a related topic. Some subjects are taught separately.
Information regarding the topics your child is studying is sent home at the beginning of every term. Programmes of study and schemes of work are available from the office. Children of junior age are designated Key Stage 2 which includes National Curriculum Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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The National Curriculum covers the Core subjects of: English (Literacy) and the Foundation subjects of : History In addition the following subjects are addressed: Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education |
The children may work in small groups, on their own or as a whole class within the classroom. Tasks are graded according to the needs of the individual. The quicker and more able pupils may go ahead at their own speed, being stretched and challenged while others may need more time and practice to master a concept.
Full use is made of computers and related equipment, videos, television, radio and various audio-visual apparatus.
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BEHAVIOUR
We encourage the children in our school to be caring and tolerant towards each other and their environment. We expect them to be respectful towards all people in the school - fellow pupils, our adult staff, volunteers and guests - and to behave reasonably at all times. Bullying and bad language in particular are dealt with very severely.
We foster a friendly relaxed atmosphere; however there are occasions when the children have to be reminded of their responsibilities. If there are problems, these are dealt with by the class Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or Head Teacher as necessary. Parents will be informed if appropriate.
We have an agreed policy to encourage good behaviour in school. A summary copy is sent home with the Home School Child Agreement and is also available from the office. Positive reinforcements include:
- " Any child/class can earn 'yellow cubes' and certificates for good behaviour, hard work, helpfulness etc. At the end of the week the yellow cubes are added up and each class can earn up to 30 minutes Privilege Time (also known as "Happy Half Hour") when children may choose from a range of activities arranged by the teacher.
- " Children can earn these cubes for good behaviour outside the classroom and stickers for good behaviour during the lunch hour.
- " Certificates are given to reinforce positive behaviour and achievement in each class. " All class teachers nominate a 'Pupil of the Week' who receives a special certificate in an assembly.
- " Pupils who have produced an excellent piece of work are able to show the Head Teacher during 'Star time' on a Friday afternoon.
There is also a system of sanctions which operate in the same way throughout the school so that all children know exactly what to expect and are dealt with fairly. The sanctions involve a systems of warnings that initially inform the children of how they are expected to behave, however, if their behaviour persists they may have their name placed on the board as a warning reminder and finally if this does not stop the behaviour they may get a cross or even two crosses by their name which would lead to a missed playtime or withdrawn privileges. In extreme cases this might include after school detention.
Parents are informed of persistent or serious instances of unacceptable behaviour and as an important part of the Home-School Child Agreement, plans are made together to try and improve the situation. If you experience any difficulty please do not hesitate to come and see us.
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