Brochure 2016 – 17

Lydiate

Primary School

A warm welcome to Ly

I am delighted to be able to welcome you and your child to Lydiate Primary School. I hope you find the information in the brochure useful in helping you and your child to settle in to our school community. At Lydiate we know how important the first few years are to you and your child and we aim to make the transition into our school as smooth and as easy as possible. We seek to cater for all your child’s needs through the provision of professional staff, modern up-to-date resources and a warm, caring atmosphere in the classroom. The school is a most attractive school which we hope you will be proud of over the coming years. The school has a history of over fifty years though the main building has been updated and has modern facilities. We are proud of our history and set the highest standards possible to educate and develop the talents of your child. The ethos of a warm, caring school grows stronger year by year. Inside,

the classrooms and corridors display the high quality work and awards that the children have achieved. Outside, the grounds are spacious and well-equipped – there are excellent play areas for your child to enjoy and learn from. Also there is an adventure trail to help your child develop their physical skills. We pride ourselves on being productive and professional as a school. On meeting the children you immediately sense the warmth of the welcome as you are surrounded by smiling faces eager to show you their work and share their achievements. Your child will immediately be looked after and encouraged to grow by the other children – there is a real sense of community as the children seek to learn together for the future. Such a school deserves the very best education and that is what the staff and governors are committed to providing. Our educational vision is based on three main strands: 1. High quality learning in the core subjects of Literacy, Numeracy and Science;

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2. A broad curriculum with performing arts at the core – Music, dance and drama are high on our development agendas. 3. A strong emphasis on sport and physical development so that all of the talents of our children are developed. We have broadband internet and an internal network of up to date computers, laptops and interactive whiteboards in every class to ensure the most effective way of delivering the national curriculum. We have a very strong parent support group called The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA), which you may wish to get involved with. They run exciting social events and raise money to provide extra resources and facilities for the school.

Over the coming years we are sure you will find out that Lydiate Primary School has outstanding children, committed parents, skilled staff and supportive governors – we look forward to including you and your child in this unique school community. If you wish to visit the school or talk to me about anything concerning your child’s time at Lydiate Primary School please do not hesitate to contact me. We hope the next coming years with us will ensure the best education as well as a happy start to your child’s development. Yours

Mr D Batchelor Headteacher

Our Mission Statement

‘If you can dream it, you can do it’ 1

Our Values As a school committed to making the dreams of our children come true, we believe in: 1. excellence in learning and teaching of a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, underpinned by the development of basic skills within a vibrant, challenging and interactive environment.

6. encouraging values of love, empathy, respect, tenderness and forgiveness and also respecting the right to hold other beliefs and ways of life. 7. creating a safe, secure and calm learning environment in which all strive to achieve their full potential, whilst also feeling confident that they can learn from their mistakes.

2. a warm, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, full of opportunities, both during lessons and through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

8. developing a consultative partnership between children, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, governors and the wider community, based on mutual respect and regular communication.

3. the potential of ICT and Music to enhance and extend learning and teaching across the whole curriculum where appropriate.

Our Children

4. nurturing and valuing each individual’s talents, abilities, learning styles, strengths and qualities, based on high, but achievable expectations. 5. encouraging everyone to believe in themselves, build self-esteem and allow time for reflection on personal and academic development.

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We live for our children. They are everything to us. We have wonderful children that make up our school and all of them are very special to us. They brighten up the mornings, make our lessons an exciting learning experience and fill the breaktimes with fun and laughter. They take part in everything that we have to offer and then come back for more. It is the children who give our school its energy, its vibrancy and its excitement and it is our children that we serve.

Our Staff We want to give our children as many exciting learning opportunities as possible, so the dedicated and skilled staff work late into the evenings to devise the best possible lessons or run fun clubs for our children to enjoy and learn from. They love our children and strive daily to give them the best possible start in life, acting as fine role models, as well as excellent professionals. We have a fabulous Nursery, which provides close links and good transitions into school and the staff work closely with our Reception teachers to coordinate work and events.

Characteristics of our School By staying faithful to our values we believe we are creating a school where: ■ children feel valued, unique and precious as children of Lydiate Primary School and have a concern for the world community with a strong sense of integrity.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “Much teaching is outstanding. Teachers have exceptionally high expectations of pupils and ensure that they are given demanding activities and challenging questions during lessons.”

■ everyone feels welcome and can access the full range of learning opportunities, regardless of faith, gender, race or disability. ■ a happy, thriving school community puts children first, recognises the contributions of all and values every individual. ■ children, staff, parents and governors work together as a team within a welcoming, hard-working and inclusive atmosphere. ■ our children learn from an integrated, interactive curriculum, which is taught in a fun and exciting way, by enthusiastic teachers. ■ modern cutting-edge technology characterises the learning process, giving our children the skills needed for life in the future. ■ honesty, respect and discipline are promoted and valued and where we treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves, showing kindness and warmth to all. ■ children love learning, strive to be happy, confident individuals with a sense of wonderment and who see learning as a life-long experience, as they realise their dreams and aspirations. 3

Opportunities

The Atmosphere

We are committed to providing as many quality learning experiences for our children as possible.

The atmosphere of the school is that of partnership and togetherness, with the community spirit being nurtured carefully through the involvement of the local community. On meeting the children you immediately sense the warmth of the welcome as you are surrounded by smiling faces eager to show you their work and share their achievements. New children are immediately looked after and encouraged to grow by other willing children – there is a real sense of community as the children seek to learn together for the future.

■ We start early in the morning when our school councillors set up a sports session on the playground, to wake our children up. ■ At lunchtime we provide sports activities, such as football, cricket, rounders and hockey. ■ We have various music groups and orchestras at lunchtimes to give the children an opportunity to learn a new skill. We also have children learning a musical instrument with a professional teacher, which feeds into the school orchestra, which gives concerts at special occasions. ■ We have a famous school choir, which has given concerts including guest appearances with the Sefton Youth Orchestra ■ Our school stays active well into the evening, with clubs including ICT, Judo, football, chess, Science, Art, rugby, recorders, orchestra, three choirs, badminton, netball, rounders and a Good News club. 4

We are proud of the friendly atmosphere here, which is enhanced by the help and involvement we receive from parents and the wider village community. Many parents support the curriculum voluntarily (holding reading conferences or helping at after-school clubs) and the school responds by holding regular meetings and events for parents to feel included in their child’s early life – for example we have a Christmas Fayre coming up soon - and there are lots of productions. The Governing Body itself is community-oriented: it includes parents/ grandparents, ex-pupils and local employers. However, we want to get better and better, so we can be the best school in the world, so why not join us and help us in this journey?

The Environment

Visiting School

The original school building was opened in 1953 as two schools: Lydiate Infants and Lydiate Junior Schools – they were amalgamated into one school over 15 years ago.

Parents are always welcome to visit and talk with the teachers. To ensure that such meetings are efficient and effective, parents are asked to make appointments in advance with the staff concerned. A number of evenings are set aside throughout the year to discuss progress, see continuing work and learn something of the education and activities the children experience at school. Parents are encouraged not to wait until these evenings if they have specific concerns. The staff values adult help in school, and assistance from parents, grandparents and other members of the community is welcomed, although we do have to get clearance for volunteers from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Further extensions and developments have been made, including a new state-of-the-art Early Years outdoor play area and play areas for our Reception classes, our Infant children and one for the Junior children on the field to give our children the best start to their school life. There was also extensive re-modelling of the main entrance to provide a computer suite, a library and small group teaching area to allow for independent study time and work to further enhance the external environment through the provision of two gardens and opening up of the school’s environmental area. A Nursery, housed on the school site, provides an easy, pleasant transition for our younger pupils into full time education. The Governing Body is mainly from the local community. There are five parents, the Headteacher, two other members of the school staff, three Governors from the Local Authority and four community governors.

Enrolling your Child Prospective parents and children are encouraged to visit the school. Please call in or telephone and arrange a time when Mr Batchelor will be able to show you round. We ask interested parents to give their name and address to the Office and we will ask Sefton Local Authority to send out an application form for completion. Sefton will then allocate places on our behalf. 5

How the school is organised

At Lydiate Primary School we always treat others, as we would like them to treat us. Our school rules are:

The children are divided into eleven classes with a good ratio of teachers to pupils averaging 1:25. We encourage children to co-operate, collaborate and help each other and all our classes are of mixed ability, where the teacher devises different learning opportunities for each child, depending on their ability. We believe in personalising learning to each individual child’s needs so we treat each child as unique and special.

■ Be polite to everyone

Our Behaviour Code

■ Walk sensibly in school

In our school high standards of behaviour are characterised by children, who: ■ try hard to do their best, ■ are kind, helpful and speak politely to everyone in the school community, ■ respect other people, their possessions and school property, ■ ask for help or tell an adult if they are unhappy, ■ accept responsibility for the things they do. 23 6

■ Be kind to each other ■ Get on with work quickly and don’t disturb others ■ Put your hand up to get the teacher’s attention ■ Listen carefully ■ Do what the teacher asks you to do straight away ■ Look after the school’s equipment ■ Line up sensibly and quietly The school has a written policy on behaviour, which is available in school. This policy resulted from discussion with all staff, children and governors and was shared with parents prior to its implementation. We operate a system of rewards and sanctions and immediately consult with parents of any children whose behaviour shows serious cause for concern. The school also has a Home School Agreement in place.

Anti-Bullying

Equal Opportunities

We do not tolerate bullying of any kind and we are committed to dealing with all forms of bullying rigorously. Indeed we aim to create an ethos which prevents bullying ever occurring, an ethos which promotes tolerance, kindness and honesty and which helps the children feel secure.

At Lydiate we try to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. All children are given equal access to the school and its curriculum and all at Lydiate are considered equal in the learning partnership. When children have special needs we make arrangements to inform parents and design specific programmes.

However, bullying occurs in every school and when it does happen here a senior teacher deals with it straightaway. The victim is of paramount importance and their needs are dealt with first – meanwhile the child at the centre of the allegations will be interviewed. When the truth comes to light the incident is recorded to help in the identification of patterns of behaviour and the child dealt with appropriately – they will be shown why their behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

All Lydiate pupils will be prepared for an ethnically diverse society. The school will work hard to promote racial equality and harmony by preventing and challenging racism.

Child Protection As a school we have prime responsibility to the welfare of the child and so the school reserves the right to seek support from Social Services in the event that there is concern about a child's welfare.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “For several years pupils’ overall attainment by the end of Year 6 has been significantly above average in reading, writing and mathematics.” 7

Special Educational Needs

The Curriculum

Children with Special Educational Needs, ranging from children with learning difficulties to those with particular gifts or talents are provided for within the small class environment. Their class teacher assesses them and extra learning support is organised by our Special Educational Needs Manager (SENCO) and our teaching assistants.

Our curriculum is balanced and broadly based promoting knowledge, concepts and skills thus providing a foundation for adulthood. We implement the National Curriculum through the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Information Technology and the foundation subjects of Design Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music and PE. We aim to teach the curriculum through modern, up-todate technology, therefore every class has multiple PCs, there are interactive whiteboards for each class to use – we also have a computer-suite for specific ICT teaching.

We identify, assess and make provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs resulting in an increased level of support should a child move through the stages. Stages 1 and 2 are catered for within the classroom setting. Children at Stage 3 are supported by an allocation of money based on need. The teaching assistants within the school undertake this support. The class teacher and SENCO give additional support. If a child moves to Stage 4 of the Code of Practice the LEA has a greater involvement in the formal identification of a special need. All pupils with SEN are fully integrated into school life and are educated within the classroom setting having access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

Nursery and Reception children are not expected to work to National Curriculum Attainment Targets. During these two years the children will be working to the QCA Document entitled Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage. The areas covered being personal & social development; language & literacy; maths; knowledge & understanding of the world; physical development & creative development. A similar programme will be followed in the Nursery.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “The curriculum is exemplary. Pupils have access to a wide range of rich and stimulating learning experiences in music, sports, dance and French.”

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Religious Education

Woodwind

The school is a Community Primary School with no specific religious allegiance. However, the school is run to Christian principles and has a significant number of practising Christian staff. The school has adopted the Sefton RE syllabus as a working document for RE development.

Places are limited and all children who show an interest will be auditioned. If successful, parents are asked to purchase their own personal instrument and to contribute to the cost of the lessons.

Sex Education The Governors are required to have a Sex Education Policy which is available in school for inspection. We aim to generate an atmosphere where questions about sexuality and reproduction can be asked and answered without embarrassment on either side. Sex education is part of a planned programme of work encompassing other topics, particularly health education. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from these sessions.

Music Strings There is a limited time available for violin and cello teaching. Children are encouraged to take advantage of this additional teaching support. The parents are asked to contribute to the cost of these lessons.

A letter will be sent to parents in September inviting you to indicate if you wish your child to be auditioned for these lessons. In both instances, children are taught by visiting music teachers. Practice in all instruments is essential and these children are encouraged to join the school orchestra where additional support is given to them by the music teachers within the school.

Recorder Y2 and Y3 children currently learn the recorder. These children are taught by the music staff within the school. Books and recorders are purchased by the school, supported by parental contributions.

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French Lessons Children in the Junior classes (years 3 to 6) have the opportunity to learn French for one session each week. We hope that this will prove an enjoyable experience. It is hoped that children in Y2 will also have time for conversational French given by one of our Support Staff.

Homework Homework is an integral part of the curriculum and is given right across the year groups. Within the Lower School (Rec., Y1, Y2) children are encouraged to take their supplementary reading books home and read to you. All children are asked to learn spellings and multiplication tables and tests are given weekly. Homework for Y3 and Y4 is given two nights a week; usually one night written, one night learning. In Y5 and Y6 homework is given three nights a week and one night learning is expected. The home school diary planner is a useful means of communication. We ask you to provide exercise books for homework, and encourage children to take an active part in this provision. 10

It is important that homework is given in on time. This work will support aspects of the National Curriculum and is an integral part of the overall curriculum, and will often be either a follow up or lead into classroom work.

Educational Visits Children regularly undertake day visits which are planned to enhance and extend their work in school. Children in Year 6 are taken on a short residential visit which involves a few days, and nights, away from home. These visits are always thoroughly planned and staffed in excess of recommended ratios. Theatre and music groups also visit the school. This broadening of school life is invaluable for educational development and is integral to the curriculum. Such items would inevitably be a drain on the school budget. It is hoped that parents will contribute voluntarily when such opportunities arise; no child would ever be excluded because of an inability to pay.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “The headteacher is dedicated to his school, staff and pupils. He is very ‘hands on’, and is determined to ensure that all pupils have the best possible learning experience and achieve to the best of their ability.”

Charges for School Activities and Visits Whilst parents need not contribute to the cost of Educational Visits during the school day the Governors have agreed that a specific voluntary contribution can be asked for in respect of such visits. Parents in receipt of Family Credit are automatically exempt from any contribution, and no child will be omitted from Educational Visits because parents have not made a contribution. In all cases costs are kept to the minimum. Sadly if we cannot get enough contributions trips will have to be cancelled.

Assessment, Evaluation and Reports Teachers meet with parents to formally discuss their child's education and progress every term. Assessment is built into the programmes of work by the teachers and takes place on a continuous basis. The children also take the National Standard Assessment Tests at 7 and 11. Children in Key Stage 2 take Government produced tests each year. The

results of these tests are used to help teachers screen and track pupils’ progress and thus more effectively target the teaching and learning in their classes. Records are available for parents to see in consultation with the teacher. A report is sent home in early July and parents are invited into school to discuss its contents and their child's progress.

The School Day Lower School School Door Open

8.50 am

Registration

8.55 am

Assembly

10.10 - 10.25 am

Break

10.25 - 10.45 am

Lunch Break

12.00 - 1.15pm

Afternoon Session

1.15 - 2.15 pm

Afternoon Break

2.20 - 2.30 pm

Final Session

2.30 - 3.30

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Lunchtime Arrangements

Upper School School Door Open

8.50 am

Registration

8.55 am

Assembly

10.10 - 10.25 am

Break

10.30 - 10.45 am

Lunch Break

12.15 - 1.15pm

Afternoon Session

1.15 - 2.20 pm

Afternoon Break

2.20 - 2.30 pm

Final Session

2.30 - 3.30

We would ask Nursery children not to arrive before 9.00am. This will allow time for the Lower School children to enter the building and clear the cloakroom area. Nursery children can follow the footsteps on the playground around the outside of the building to the Nursery entrance.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “The overwhelming majority of parents are happy with the education of their children and say that they are safe and well cared for. This view is supported by inspection findings.” 12

All children eat in the main dining room. All food is freshly cooked and processed food is not used. Lower school children have a choice menu lunch chosen on a daily basis, the current cost being £8.75 per week. Money can be paid weekly, monthly, half-termly or termly and credits will be given in cases of illness. It is most important that dinner money is sent into school on a Monday in a sealed envelope or a bank bag, marked clearly with the child's name. The correct amount would be appreciated but if necessary, change will be given to the child at the end of the day. Cheques should be made payable to SEFTON MBC. Upper school children are responsible for the holding of their own money on a daily basis. They too have a choice menu at the serving hatch and are able to have a substantial meal of the day for £1.60. Healthy options are always available and children are encouraged to take advantage of this. All children have the option to buy a healthy packed lunch at the same price as a cooked meal. Children are encouraged to have good table manners and we hope that all children will be able to use a knife and fork with confidence. Children whose behaviour is less than expected will be asked to go home at lunchtime.

Free School Meals If your family circumstances entitle your child to free meals, it is important that you inform the LA at the earliest opportunity. This information allows the school to receive additional funds to the overall school budget and also ensures that your child receives a balanced hot meal each day. Children may, if you prefer, bring a packed lunch that is similarly eaten in the main dining room. No fizzy drinks should be brought into school - drinks containing sugar should be avoided. Water is always available.

Mid Morning Break All lower school children receive a piece of fruit for the playtime session. In the event of wet playtime when children remain together in the hall, fruit is eaten at lunchtime or in the afternoon if weather permits. Children in upper school also have free fruit and toast is available from the school shop. Sweets and crisps are not encouraged due to the high sugar content.

Absence We have to send statistics relating to unauthorised absences to the Department for Education for publication. It is important therefore, that we can account for any absence and would like a note explaining reasons for absence. We operate a policy of first day absence checks. This is designed to safeguard our children. If you know that your child is not going to be in school because of illness we ask that you contact the school office as early as possible on the first morning of illness. If your child needs to miss school for an appointment please could you inform the school office in writing as soon as you know the date and time. It is important for the child's education that absences and attendance for treatment are kept to an absolute minimum. If you need to collect your child from school during the school day please do this via the school office so that your child can be signed off the premises. Likewise if you bring your child to school any time after 8:50am please bring them via the school office so that they can be signed in.

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Parents may no longer take children out of school in term time for a family holiday, due to new legislation from the Government (2013). Only for exceptional reasons (severe family illness) will authorisation be granted.

Unauthorised Absence Government legislation requires that we report on unauthorised absences from the school year 2015/16 as follows:Total number of pupils

287

Percentage of half days (sessions) missed through AUTHORISED absence

2.3%

Percentage of half days (sessions) missed through UNAUTHORISED absence

0.9%

Health/ Medicines We would ask you not to send your child to school if he/she is unwell but to follow the procedure outlined above. It is vital that we have not only your home telephone numbers

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but also works number and an emergency contact number in case of illness or accident during school time. For the children’s safety, if a child is receiving medication whilst attending school, this needs to be authorised in advance through the School Office. Please fill in a Medication Consent Form for this purpose. If your child has any medical condition, please inform us as we need to be aware of this. The school has many qualified First Aiders and all injuries are noted in an accident book. All children who have a bump to the head will be given a written note to take home. If your child requires a change of clothes, or the use of a sling or support bandage, please wash and return them to school as soon as possible.

School Medical Service Children in their first year at school will be seen by the school nurse for regular hearing and vision checks, and a School Entrant Assessment will also be carried out. Annual dental checks are carried out. Selective Y6 medicals' will also be carried out.

School Council We also have a School Council with elected members representing the children in each team. The Council meets every two weeks with the Assistant Headteacher to discuss issues identified by the children in the school and they run special events.

School Uniform There is a school uniform, which we believe helps the children feel a part of the school and encourages a smart attitude to learning. The uniform is as follows:

Summer Uniform as from May 1st each year

Girls • Short sleeve shirtwaister style dress with collar, in blue and white candy stripe or checked cotton. • White or grey socks.

Boys • • • •

Short sleeve blue shirt with tie or sky blue polo shirt. Short grey trousers. Y5 & Y6, long grey trousers Grey socks.

Winter Uniform as from October 1st each year

Girls • Long sleeve blue blouse with tie. • Grey pinafore tunic dress or skirt. • Maroon cardigan / v-neck pullover. • White or grey socks.

Boys • • • • •

Long sleeve blue shirt with tie. Short grey trousers. Y5 & Y6, long grey trousers V-neck pullover Grey socks.

What Ofsted said, March 2014 “With the full support of his senior leadership team, governors and fully committed and experienced teachers and teaching assistants, the headteacher ensures that standards continually improve.” 15

Nursery and Reception

Jewellery

All year round uniform:

Jewellery must not be worn to school. This can be dangerous when working on PE apparatus.

■ Sky blue polo shirt. No tie. ■ Grey shorts / pinafore. ■ Maroon pullover / cardigan. Pullovers, cardigans and polo shirts with the name of the school embroidered on them can be purchased through school. Ties, fleeces, school bags and PE bags can also be purchased from the school office.

Stud earrings if necessary, may be worn in lower lobe only, but must be removed prior to PE and swimming.

Lost Property

Footwear

It is important that all items of clothing are named. In the event of a lost item, please feel free to come and look through the lost property boxes. Should you require woven nametags, these can be ordered through school in June.

We like our children to wear black shoes. We do not allow trainers and fashion shoes.

Nursery

PE Kit There is a school PE Kit which can be bought through school. All children must have a pair of plimsolls/pumps preferably with elastic fronts for lower school children. Pumps must be put in a clearly marked drawstring bag which can be kept on the child's peg in the cloakroom. PE bags can be bought through school. 16

Holly Nursery provision is available for children in the year prior to admission to school. There are two sessions per day, 8.45 - 11.45 a.m. and 12.30 - 3.30 p.m. Children may attend either but not both sessions per day. There is no session charge but a nominal cost of £1.50 per week is charged to cover refreshments. Early application for the Nursery is advised. Application forms can be obtained from the school office in the Upper School building. Admission to the Nursery immediately follows the child's 3rd birthday

if there are spaces. We hope to be able to accommodate all children in Reception who require a place. However registration to the Nursery does not guarantee a school place. The school admission policy, which is available from school, conforms to that issued by Sefton LA.

Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am, Monday Friday. The club meets in the Community Room and a daily charge is payable. Mrs Callon and Mrs Orford are responsible for this provision.

Little Buds Day Care Wraparound care is available for a daily or weekly charge. Sessions can be bought for either 9am-1pm or 11.30am3.30pm and each session includes lunch. Before and after session provision is also available. Little Buds is now open for 50 weeks of the year with the two weeks over Christmas/New Year being the only closure. Mrs Warnick manages this facility together with support staff. It is advisable to pre-book sessions. Please telephone Amy Warnick on 0151 526 1708.

After School Club The After School Club is available between 3.30 - 5.30 p.m. for Lydiate Primary School children and meets in the Community Room. The club was opened in January 1993 and conforms to the most recent requirements. It caters for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years and supervision is in a ratio of 1:8. This is a purely social gathering and must not be used as a homework session. It is a very popular facility and places must be booked in advance. Charges are reviewed annually.

Newsletters The children will bring general school newsletters home each week and each half term a class newsletter which will contain details of the work to be covered during that half term.

What Ofsted said March 2014: “Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage receive very effective help and support and soon gain confidence, enjoy learning and make good progress.” 17

Parent helpers

Moving on to High School

In the early years particularly, an additional pair of hands can be invaluable to support the class teacher in the various practical aspects of the curriculum. We can use your help in a variety of ways art/craft, school visits, cooking, computers, sewing etc. Please do not "hide your light under a bushel". Parental help within the Upper School is also welcome. If you would like to help in school please come and see me. All school helpers need to be police cleared and the relevant forms are available from the school office.

Attendance at Lydiate Primary does not ensure an automatic place in a preferred Secondary school. Lydiate, like other primary schools, is not a feeder school for either Maghull High or Deyes High. Your secondary allocation will depend upon your current address and sibling connection. I hope this will help you make an informed choice at the appropriate time.

If you have a child attending this school including the Nursery, you are automatically a member of the PTFA. The association exists for the benefit of the children and parents play a significant role in supplementary financing of many of our school activities. The AGM is held in the Autumn Term and there are regular committee meetings at which various events are planned, but we rely a great deal upon willing volunteers to make activities successful. Please support us in this vital role. The PTFA Annual Meeting in the Autumn Term determines the appointment of officers.

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We are also pleased to support parents who wish to send their children to local private or independent schools. If any parent wants advice or extra support/tuition to help their child sit entrance exams we are delighted to help in that process.

Complaints Procedure We would always hope to agree on how to resolve any concerns. If however, this does not prove to be possible, you have the right to have the complaint investigated and considered by the Governing Body of the school and, if this fails to resolve the matter, by the Local Education Authority. I will supply you with details of how to proceed in such circumstances. Alternatively contact can be made with the Senior Education Officer (Schools) of the Authority at the Town Hall, Bootle, L20 7AE. Tel 051 - 933 6003 or with the inspectorate for school at www.ofsted.gov.uk.

School Holiday 2016-17 Autumn Term 2016 School opens

Monday 5th September

School closes for half-term

Friday 21st October

School re-opens

Tuesday 1st November

School closes

Wednesday 21st December

Spring Term 2017 School re-opens

Thursday 5th January

School closes for half-term

Friday 10th February

School re-opens

Monday 20th February

School closes

Friday 31st March

Summer Term 2017

Statutory Assessment Tests 2015 KS1 Level 2+

Level 3

Reading

100%

40%

Writing

96%

34%

Mathematics

100%

36%

Science

100%

44%

Year 1 phonics screening test 90% achieved the required level (national average 78%)

KS2 Level 4+

Level 5+

Level 6+

Reading

100%

71%

0%

Writing

96%

68%

4%

School re-opens

Tuesday 18th April

May Day

Monday 1st May

School closes for half-term

Friday 26th May

School re-opens

Tuesday 6th June

Spelling, punctuation and grammar

98%

78%

12%

School closes for Summer

Thursday 20th July

Maths

98%

63%

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What Ofsted said, March 2014: “Pupils with disabilities and special educational needs are exceptionally well supported by caring and well-trained teachers and teaching assistants. They are currently making at least good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.” “Teachers care greatly about their pupils. They set them exceptionally high standards and aim to ensure that they achieve to the very best of their ability. Teachers make clear to pupils what they are going to learn and activities are interesting, engaging and are set at just the right level of challenge.”

Teaching Staff Mr D Batchelor BA (Hons) NPQH, QTS Headteacher, RE Manager, DT Manager

Mrs G Marsden Cert Ed, BEd (Hons) QTS Assistant Head Teacher, Performance Management Team Leader, Designated teacher for Child Protection, CPD Manager, Intervention & Inclusion Team Leader, School Council Manager

Mrs P Foulkes BA (Hons) QTS Full time teacher, SENDCO

Mr M Zaim BEd (Hons) Literacy Manager, PE Manager

Ms B Hayes BSc (Hons) QTS Part time teacher

Mrs C Wright BEd QTS Part time teacher, History Manager

Mrs K Laidler BA (Hons) Part time teacher Literacy Manager KS1 Foundation Stage Manager. Teaching Assistants' Mentor

Mrs C Jones BA (Hons) QTS Child Protection Manager, Geography Manager, Sustainability Manager

Mrs P Mimnagh BSc (Hons) QTS Part time teacher, Science Manager

Miss K Moss BA (Hons) QT Music Manager, recorders ensemble, orchestra and choir director

Miss J Burton BA (Hons) Part time teacher

Miss H Arndt BEd QTS Full time teacher, Art Manager, Assessment Manager

Miss Jessica Dower B Ed Edge Hill Nursery Teacher

Mr T Hannaford BEd (Hons)

Non Teaching Staff Office Manager

Miss K Usher

Secretary

Mrs L Cheetham

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Mrs A Surtees-Lugg BEd (Hons) Part time teacher

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Mrs S Londesborough Mrs J Moores

First Aid Certificate Holders All staff have completed their Emergency First Aid certificate School Cook

Mrs S Jackson

Caretaker

Mr W Crighton

What Ofsted said, March 2014: “The school’s most-able pupils benefit from extra challenges in class and ‘booster sessions’. They make exceptional progress across all year groups and in all subjects. Their performance in Year 6 in reading and mathematics is exceptionally strong.” “Excellent teaching and an insistence that pupils think carefully about their methods and calculations in mathematics have helped to ensure that performance in this subject in Key Stage 2 is outstanding.”

Welfare Support (Lunchtime) Mrs Turner Ms Tanner Ms Marshall Ms Rimmer Ms Makin Mrs Beck Ms Wilcox Ms Coles Mrs Rodgers Mrs Keating Mrs Wilson

Our Governors The Governing Body consists of 13 members.

Teaching Assistants

Mrs S Brookes Mrs V Callon (First Aid) Mrs L Bond (Paediatric first aid) Mrs V Jones Mrs M McGuigan Mrs G Pritchard Mrs T Maynard (NNEB) (Paediatric first aid) Ms A Bowen Ms K Shields Mrs J Coles Mrs K Smith Mrs K Cunningham Mrs J Grant

LA Governors

Mrs C Spence-Robb Mr S Moore

Parent Governors

Mr H Keating Mrs T Dagnall Mr G Evans Mrs H Arora Mr G Nuttall Mr M Byrne

Community Governors

Mr J Graham (Chair) Mrs L Warnick

Staff Governors

Mr D Batchelor Miss C Gough Mrs G Marsden (Assistant Head)

Clerk to the Governing Body

Miss K Usher

The Governing Body meets regularly throughout the term and any queries you may have can be raised at these meetings. The duties of the governors are laid out in the most recent legislation. They are accountable to parents and consequently produce a School Profile, detailing their work throughout the year. The school profile can be

What Ofsted said March 2014: “Excellent teaching and an insistence that pupils think carefully about their methods and calculations in mathematics have helped to ensure that performance in this subject in Key Stage 2 is outstanding.” 21

Lydiate Primary School

Lambshear Lane • Lydiate L31 2JZ

℡ 0151 526 2657 ! [email protected] www.lydiateprimary.co.uk

What Ofsted said, March 2014: “Pupils’ behaviour in class is outstanding. Pupils are dedicated to their school work, eager to please their teachers, exceptionally well mannered and always courteous.”