|
|
|
Physical education |
|
|
| |
All children in the School have playground and team games during the week. In addition, Reception and Year 1 have Physical Education on Monday afternoons. Years 2 to 6 have Physical Education on Wednesday afternoons.
|
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
|
| |
Homework |
|
|
| |
We believe that children benefit from learning to work on their own and each child will be given homework appropriate both in content and quantity for their age.
|
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
| |
School Uniform
|
|
|
| |
|
The school uniform, in grey and yellow, is available from:
The Kinda's School Outfitters
23 Station Road
Upminster
Essex RM14 2SJ
telephone 01708 223421.
All articles of clothing must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
|
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
| |
Personal Belongings |
|
|
| |
Children must not bring the following into school: expensive toys or clothes, mobile phones, cameras, computer games, or dangerous items such as hair and deodorant sprays, nail varnish or jewellery. The school cannot accept responsibility for the loss or breakage of such items, and must have a proper regard for the safety of young children who may use them inappropriately. |
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
|
| |
Medication |
|
|
|
| |
We have two members of staff
who are fully covered for administering prescribed medicines with written permission from the parent/guardian or carer.
Prescribed medicines are those that have been issued by a doctor, e.g. antibiotics.
Parents of new pupils should
advise the school on first arrival of any medical, physical or educational problems, in order that the school may make proper
provision for the child and contact any appropriate welfare agencies where it is deemed to be necessary. Parents will, of
course, be fully consulted by the school before any action is taken. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
| |
Absences | |
|
| |
The school should be advised on the first day of any absence and a note of explanation should be sent when a pupil returns to school, so that the school can comply with the regulations with regard to attendance. |
|
| |
Back
to top
|
|
|
| |
Lunches |
|
|
| |
|
Parents are asked to provide their child with a nutritious packed lunch which is eaten under supervision in the hall.
|
|
| |
Back
to top |
|
|
| |
Mid-Morning Refreshments |
|
|
| |
Drinks and biscuits are available
to all children, if required, for a small charge each term. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
| |
The Friends of Goodrington |
|
|
| |
The Friends of Goodrington has been established as a support group run by parents to assist relationships between staff and parents and is there for the benefit of all concerned. |
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
| |
Extra-Curricular Clubs |
|
|
| |
 |
We offer a variety of extra-curricular clubs, including French, Yoga, Arts and Crafts and Football. In addition, we run a 'Booster Club' for our Year 5 and 6 children which complements their classroom learning. All clubs fees are payable, in advance, on a half-termly basis. |
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
|
| |
Personal Accident Insurance |
|
|
| |
The school operates a group scheme on behalf of parents which covers pupils twenty-four hours a day worldwide. This is separate from normal school insurances and is charged each term. |
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
| |
Pastoral Care and Progress |
|
|
|
| |
|
We hold a Parents Evening in the Spring Term each year when parents have an opportunity to view their children’s work and discuss progress with the teachers. Notice of the date and a form to book your appointment is sent out in advance. Pupils also complete a Profile Book twice a year, showing their work for the week, so that parents can view and comment upon their progress. We encourage contact between parents and teachers to discuss progress and any problems throughout the year, and we are always pleased to welcome parents into the school. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
|
| |
Special Educational Needs |
|
|
| |
Our policy aims to have regard to the DfEE code of practice in which the identification and assessment of special educational needs means that we can provide a
welcoming and appropriate learning opportunity for all children in our care. All children are included and integrated to the
mainstream provision. Parents are involved, consulted and supported at all times. Provision is made, when required, to cater
for the needs of the more able children. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
|
| |
Discipline |
|
|
| |
Our discipline rests on the encouragement of respect and care for the feelings of other people and for property. We do not use physical punishment, but believe in firmly and positively encouraging good, caring behaviour and manners.
When disciplinary problems do arise, we involve parents, in the belief that an active home/school partnership helps to promote good behaviour from the children. Good discipline is the joint responsibility of children, their parents and each member of the community. |
|
| |
Back to top
|
|
|
| |
Health Education |
|
|
| |
|
We are able to provide a co-ordinated approach to health education. Included in the many topics that the children study will be the relevant and appropriate information for the child’s stage of development Children’s questions will be answered honestly as and when they arise.
The police make regular visits to the school with programmes suited to the different age groups on topics of safety, law and order and drugs. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
| |
Safety and security |
|
|
| |
The grounds at the back of the school are fenced off and the gates are kept locked during school hours when entry to the school can only be made through the front door. The gates are opened at school arrival and departure times. We do ask carers to try, as far as possible, to confine their visits to the school to those hours when the gates are open, in order to keep disruption to classes to a minimum.
In the interests of safety, please advise us if anyone other than the usual person(s) will be collecting your child. |
|
| |
Back to top |
|
|
|
