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Parents Welcome to Southfield Park and thank you so much for your interest in our school. Southfield Park is a warm and caring community housed in an amazing state of the art building, which incorporates the latest thinking in planning and layout, building standards and information technology. As a team we constantly strive to achieve the very best for you and your child to create successful and happy children. Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our relationship with parents. We believe that children learn best when home and school work together for their benefit. We hope that this prospectus gives you a flavour of what our wonderful school has to offer, and that we will see you at one of our open mornings when you will see the school in action and understand what we are all about, but if you have any questions in the meantime please contact the school office. Kind regards Kate Gee Headteacher

Introduction

Southfield Park Mission statement At Southfield Park we promise you a caring community where everyone can SUCCEED. We provide a HAPPY and exciting environment to INSPIRE you to learn and grow. We will NURTURE your talents and encourage you to EXCEL in everything you do. We want the best for you and from you, so that you can SHINE. How we aim to make your child SHINE at Southfield Park SUCCEED – We want your child to be a confident

and successful learner who achieves their very best. We will treat your child as an individual, carefully monitoring their progress and planning next steps on their learning journey. All staff are dedicated and committed, ensuring that your child will get the very best.

The School Southfield Park Primary School has a two form entry Infant Department which will expand into the current single form entry Junior Department, so that by 2015 school will be completely full with 420 children on roll. Our published admission number each year is 60 and children work in single aged classes of 30 pupils. The school is situated next to Long Grove Park which we use regularly for PE sessions as well as extracurricular sporting activities. The school itself is a modern, light building which is purpose built for 21st Century learning and lends itself to our mission to provide innovative learning and teaching.

In addition we offer: ✶ Large hall with staging and lights HAPPY – We will provide a fun, friendly learning ✶ A large drama studio with green screen technology environment in our state of the art building, where we ✶ Spacious classrooms all with direct access to enthuse about what each new day will bring. playground areas ✶  Wireless internet access across the whole school INSPIRE – Your child will be inspired by our creative with laptops in all classrooms and imaginative approach to the curriculum, providing a firm foundation for lifelong learning. ✶ Interactive Whiteboards in all teaching rooms ✶ Two disabled toilets and showers NURTURE – We will build strong relationships based on trust and respect. Pupil voice is highly valued by us ✶ Two large Practical Bays used for cooking and large art projects all and we listen, value and act on what is important ✶ Environmental area and wildlife pond to you. ✶ 3 additional Group Rooms for focused group EXCEL – By working together to create a community teaching and activities that is constantly striving for the highest possible ✶  Adventure Trim Trails standards in everything we do. We will create ✶  Library opportunities to allow your child to SHINE.

Learning through the ages

The six areas of learning that make up the Foundation Stage Curriculum are: ✶ Personal and Social Development ✶ Communication, Language and Literacy ✶ Mathematical Development ✶ Knowledge and Understanding of the World ✶ Physical Development ✶ Creative Development

As a primary school we educate children aged from 4 to 11 covering the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The outdoor environment is also a special part of the Foundation Stage curriculum. As such it is carefully planned for and available each day. The reception class have their own specially equipped outdoor area which is planned for and in continuous use.

Foundation Stage Reception Class (4-5 year olds) The Foundation Stage makes a crucial contribution to children’s early development and learning. We provide children with a rich variety of teaching and learning experiences that are appropriate to their needs. The Foundation Stage is about developing key learning skills; as listening, speaking, concentrating, persistence and learning to work and co-operate with others.

Year 3 girl

“...the lessons we have are always made fun but we learn a lot...”

Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7, the Infant Department Years 1 and 2 Religious Education Key Stage 2 (ages 8-11, the Junior Department Years 3 – 6 Non-denominational Religious Education is provide for all children as part of the curriculum and is in accordance The core curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2 comprises: with the Locally Agreed County Religious Education ✶ English syllabus. Assembly is an important part of the school day ✶ Mathematics when we meet together as a community. It is a time when ✶ Science we place emphasis on the development of values and ✶ Information Communication Technology (ICT) attitudes towards each other and the world around us. Assemblies are non-denominational and although they Children also study the subjects below as part of the are of a broadly Christian nature due consideration is given National Curriculum. These are called Foundation Subjects: to the multicultural society in which we live. ✶ Art and Design ✶ Design Technology (DT) Parents have the right to withdraw their children from ✶ History religious education and collective worship should they ✶ Geography so wish. If parents do not wish their child to be taught ✶ Music the agreed syllabus or take part in short acts of collective ✶ Physical Education worship then they should inform us in writing. Their ✶ Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education child can then be excused and suitable alternative ✶ French (In Key Stage 2) arrangements made.

Everyday life

at Southfield Park

School begins with a bell in the Infant Playground at 8:45am and the children in the Infant Department line up in their classes and are met by their teacher in the playground, you will need to stay with your child until the teacher takes them in. Key Stage 2 children are on the Junior Playground from 8:35 with no parents and they are supervised by staff. Break time is from 10:45am to 11:00am with the children playing in separate KS1 and KS2 playgrounds. Lunch is from 12:15pm to 1:15pm. The afternoon sessions finish at 3:10pm for all children in Reception and in KS1 and at 3:20pm for all children in KS2.

In Summer – Boys can wear grey shorts and girls can wear purple and white gingham dress. All Junior Key Stage 2 children (7-11) Southfield Park V-neck sweatshirt or cardigan School tie Grey long trousers for boys Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers for girls White plain shirt suitable for a tie Black sensible school shoes Grey socks (boys) White or grey socks or grey or black tights for girls School Backpack with the logo

School Meals Our modern kitchen on the school site provides freshly cooked school meals which are nutritionally balance. The children can also choose to have packed lunches if they so wish, but these do need to be healthy and must not include sweets or any drinks in cans or glass bottles as we are a Healthy School. The children all eat together in the main hall.

In Summer – Boys can wear grey shorts and girls can wear purple and white gingham dress.

Money Dinner money must be paid in advance and this can be via cash, cheque or online. Money brought into school should always be in a clearly named envelope indicating the reason for payment. Children of parents on income support may be entitled to a free meal. Please contact the school office for further information on this.

Hairstyling All shoulder length/long hair must be tied back using a black, white or purple hair band, scrunchie or bobble. Boys hair should not be shaved below grade 3 and we request that patterns are not shaved into the head as this is inappropriate for school.

School Uniform Uniform is worn at Southfield Park to develop a sense of pride in being a member of the Southfield Park School Community. All Infant Key Stage 1 Children (Ages 4 – 7) Southfield Park School crewneck sweatshirt or cardigan Grey long trousers for boys Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers for girls. White polo shirt, plain or with the school logo. Black sensible school shoes Grey socks (boys) White socks or grey tights for girls School book bag with the logo or School Backpack with the logo

PE Uniform White T-shirt with logo Navy blue PE shorts Black plimsolls or trainers with non marking soles School PE bag with logo

Jewellery Jewellery must not be worn to school. If your child has pierced ears, small studs are permitted, although these must be removed by the child for PE in line with the Surrey County Council regulations. Children who wear watches must take full responsibility for them. Personal belongings Children may not bring valuable personal items to school, as staff cannot be held responsible for them. Children are expected to take responsibility for their own school equipment, which must be named.

Learning at Southfield Park Curriculum Staff work incredibly hard to ensure the children at Southfield Park receive a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum which engages them and challenges their learning. Each year group studies three different topics across the year and individual subjects are woven into the topic to create memorable learning experiences and ensure robust academic achievement. Inclusive Provision Within each class work is differentiated to suit the needs of the individual child. On entry into the school in Reception and at the beginning of Year 3 the children sit the PIPS (Performance Indicators in Primary Schools). This screening test enables special needs at both ends of the ability spectrum, to be assessed and specialist provision to be made where necessary. Inclusive provision includes learning difficulties, sensory impairment, physical difficulties, behavioural and emotional problems as well as meeting the needs of the especially gifted and talented. The staged approach of the Code of Practice for the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs operates within the school. Once a difficulty is indentified provision is made to meet that need and progress is carefully monitored through an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.). At later stages the class teacher and SENCo may receive support from outside agencies. Parents are fully consulted and encouraged to actively participate at all stages. The building has excellent access for the disabled, as well as a toilet and shower for the use of disabled people and work surface surfaces raised or lowered to meet individual need. Where a need is identified laptop computers or relevant technology are provided. Educational Visits Visits play an essential role in our work and take place on a regular basis. These vary from places in the locality for instance the library, Christ Church and Long Grove Park to residential trips for children in years 4 and 5. Senior Pupils Children in Year 6 are given extra responsibilities and fulfil the roles of prefects and house captains as well as head boy and head girl.

Ofsted 2010

“Pupils achieve well because they thoroughly enjoy learning...”

Homelearning Children throughout the school are encouraged to read at home for at least ten minutes on a daily basis and we ask that this is recorded in their reading diary. Each term classteachers publish on the Virtual Learning Environment, home learning ideas and opportunities to complement and enrich the learning that is happening in class on a daily basis. This includes spellings for the term and a wide range of activities linked to different areas of the curriculum. Children who complete these are invited to bring them into school and share them with the class and teacher. In addition, for years 1 to 6 we set weekly Maths Challenges aimed at developing mental maths skills linked to the maths topic covered that week. In years 4 to 6 compulsory homework is set in preparation for transition to secondary school. Details of our expectations are sent to the parents at the beginning of the school year in these year groups.

Extra Curricular Clubs At Southfield Park we are able to offer a wide range of activities during lunchtimes and before and after school. There is a cost for some of the clubs and some are run on a voluntary basis, but children are expected to make a commitment to the activity and attend regularly. During the last academic year activities have included: Playball, Southfield Park Singers, Fulham Football Club, Skipping, Recorders, Art and Craft Clubs for KS1 and KS2, School Football, Netball, Chess, Cricket, Cheerleading, Guitar Club, Lego, Dance Festival Club, Golden Ticket Drama Club, Running Club, Rounders Club, Fingers and Feet Club and Games Galore Club. Class groupings We aim to create an optimum learning environment for all pupils that enables them to fulfil their full potential both academically and socially, so that they are confident, self assured and well equipped for each stage of their education.

Behaviour We take great pride in the behaviour of our pupils. The emphasis in the school is to praise positive behaviour, attitude and effort and to increase children’s awareness of the need to make a positive contribution to their community.

Pupils are taught in mixed classes with an equal mix of boys and girls, abilities and age (with their year group). We see year group identity as very important and provide opportunities for, and encourage, the children to work and socialise with children in their parallel year group class, as well as across the whole school.

We have a Positive Behaviour Management Policy which is consistently applied by all adults who work in our school. It is available on our website. Our Positive Behaviour Management Policy is linked to our simple school rules which are:

To develop this sense of positive year group identity the class groups will be mixed at the end of KS1, in preparation for starting in the juniors in year 3. They will then be mixed again at the end of year 4 for when the children move into year 5 and start in upper KS2.

Golden Rules ✶ We will treat everyone as we would like to be treated. ✶ We will respect our environment. ✶ We will listen carefully to others and follow instructions. ✶ We will be honest and take responsibility for ourselves. ✶ We will keep our hands and feet to ourselves. ✶ We will walk around the school sensibly and quietly. Sex Education Sex education is taught throughout the school both as a discrete subject and as part of the science curriculum. Parents are informed of the contents and can actually watch the video clips via our Virtual Learning Environment and if they so wish they have the right to withdraw their child.

Ofsted 2010

“Pupils enjoy an exciting, creative and meaningful curriculum.”

After School Club This facility is run externally by joint managers Polly Sawyer and Belinda Johnston, and is situated within the school in the Junior wing. It is available from 3:10pm (3:20pm for Juniors) until 6pm in term time. School Council Two representatives from each class regularly attend meetings held to discuss items on the agenda drawn up from suggestions made by the children themselves about key issues affecting them in school.

Partnerships with Parents Home and school At Southfield Park Primary School we value and appreciate the important role you have to play in supporting your child and developing a positive attitude to school and learning. At Southfield Park we offer a wide range of opportunities for parents to actively participate in supporting their children in school. These include: ✶ Open afternoons – once a term parents are invited into school to have a look around their child’s classroom and to see their work. ✶ Parent/teacher consultations – this is an opportunity to find out how your child is doing in school. These take place in the autumn and summer terms. ✶ Annual School Report- these are sent home at the end of the spring term and they include details of your child’s progress to date together with targets for the summer term for further progression. ✶ Parent Focus Group – These are held termly with a representative from each class attending to meet with the head and deputy to discuss whole school strategies. ✶ School Newsletter – Each week an electronic school newsletter is sent out to all parents including notices for upcoming events and a summary of events that have taken place that week. ✶ Curriculum Workshops – These are organised on an adhoc basis linked to areas that we are focusing on in the School Development Plan. ✶ Curriculum Booklets and Home Learning Suggestions – These are published termly on Fronter (our Virtual Learning Environment) by each year group to ensure the parents are kept fully informed. The Governing Body Our Governing Body takes a full part in the life of the school. The Governors bring to their role a wide breadth of interest, experience and expertise. Some of the work is managed in sub-committees but all Governors share responsibility. There are a number of Parent Governors as well as Community and Local Authority Governors. Minutes of the meetings are available on the website.

Ofsted 2010

“The school has excellent links with parents, who are fully involved in children’s developments.”

Induction We have a comprehensive Induction plan which runs throughout the summer term prior to the children joining our reception classes in the following September. There are many opportunities for the children to take part in a number of activities, including: ✶ Tea and Toys – where parents and children spend time in the school when they are first offered a place. ✶ Story times – an opportunity for the children to join their teacher for half an hour in their classroom for a story and to sing some songs. ✶ Reception Induction Meeting for all reception parents to receive up to date information on the year ahead. ✶ Induction Morning for children in early July. ✶ Home visits by the Reception team just before the children start school in September. We work closely with our local secondary schools to ensure a positive and effective transition for the children in Year 6 as they move into Year 7. Friends of Southfield Park All parents automatically become members of the Friends when they join the school community. The Friends organise various functions throughout the year. These events will raise money that will enable the Friends to provide equipment that might not otherwise be available to the school. Attendance Children enjoy coming to our school and we are very proud of our high attendance figures. The school has an Attendance Policy which only authorises absence during term time in exceptional circumstances. In common with other schools in the Epsom & Ewell area, the Governors have included in the policy provisions to issue a penalty charge to parents who take holidays during term time or who fail to secure their child’s good attendance without good reason.

Admission The arrangements for the admission of children into the Reception year are made by the admissions section in the Local Authority. The Admissions Procedure to County Schools is clearly explained in the ‘Information For Parents’ booklet that is published each autumn by the Local Educational Authority. Admissions to Southfield Park Primary School is summarised below: First Priority Looked after children. Children who are registered as being in the care of a local authority. Second Priority Exceptional arrangements, for example children with medical conditions and other sensitive, individual and compelling family circumstances. Third Priority Siblings where a child has a brother or sister still at the school concerned at the time of the younger sibling’s admission. Fourth Priority Children living in the defined catchment area of the school (see the map). If the number of applicants in the defined catchment area is greater than the number of places available at the school, places will be offered to those living the furthest distance from the school, measured in a straight line. Fifth Priority Any other applicant. If there is oversubscription, priority will be given on the basis of nearness to the school measured in a straight line from the permanent address point of the pupil’s house, as set by Ordnance Survey to the nearest school gate for pupils to use. This is calculated using the Admission and Transport team’s Geographical Information System. Admissions For more details about the local admissions arrangements for September 2013, please refer to the school website or contact Surrey County Council Admissions.

School Terms Under the 1986 Education Act children are required to be in school for 190 days each academic year. These are divided up into three terms: Term Autumn September – December

Spring January – April

Summer April – July

The term dates are set by Surrey County Council and the exact term dates vary slightly from year to year depending on public holidays. During each term there is a half term break of one week. Teachers are in school for a further five days for professional training (INSET days), these dates are released well in advance. Term dates for the current academic year are on the website. Catchment Area

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And finally We would be delighted to welcome you on a visit to our fantastic school. We hold open mornings for parents/carers who are seeking a place in our reception class. These take place in the Autumn term and provide an opportunity to meet some of our children, governors, parents and staff. Please consult our website for more detailed information of life at Southfield Park: www.southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk If you are looking for a school place for an older child please telephone Surrey Admissions to establish if we have any vacancies in the appropriate year group.

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All schools are very different and choosing the right one for your child is not an easy task. We wish you every success in finding the school that best suits your child’s unique personality, interests and learning needs.

Southfield Park Primary School Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TF Telephone 01372 743104 Email [email protected] Website www.southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk