Sc ho o l Pro spe c tus 201 4 -2015

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Chaucer Infant and Nursery School Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5LN Telephone: (0115) 9325629

Dear Parents, The Staff, Governors and I welcome you and your child to Chaucer Infant and Nursery School. Our school has a dedicated and caring staff who create an environment that is exciting and stimulating where all children are encouraged to develop a love of learning and to achieve the highest standards in all that they do. At Chaucer Infant and Nursery School everyone works hard to ensure that the children are safe, secure and part of a friendly and caring community. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide curriculum. We welcome parents into school and value their contribution because we believe that working together in partnership brings about the greatest success for children. We hope your child will settle in quickly and spend a very happy, enjoyable and rewarding time with us. If your child is ever worried about anything, or you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the class teacher or myself. We look forward to a happy association with you and your family. C S Beattie, Headteacher.

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Contents Page 2

Letter of introduction

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School’s Aims and Objectives, School Values

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Our School – Organisation and General Information The School Day Behaviour Arrangements for Admission Transfer to Junior School School Uniform, Jewellery and Hair Attendance and Absence Medicines, Illness or Accidents School Meals Parking, Smoking and Dogs

Page 11 & 12 Parent School Partnership Parents in school Homework Chaucer Friends and Families Group Page 12 – 18

Learning and Teaching The Curriculum The Early Years Foundation Stage Key Stage 1 Individual Subjects Additional Educational Needs School Trips

Page 18 - 20 Extra Curricular Activities School Council Clubs Visits and Visitors ECO Council Other experiences Page 20 & 21

School Documentation Equal Opportunities Accessibility Plan Child Protection Data Protection Act Charging and Remissions Complaints procedure

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Further Information Staff Contact details

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The School’s Aims and Objectives By working in partnership with pupils, parents and staff our school aims:    

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to promote a secure and happy environment in which all pupils can develop to their full potential to develop lively and enquiring minds with the ability for children to question and apply themselves to tasks to enable pupils to acquire knowledge, skills, concepts and practical abilities and to apply them usefully to help pupils to grow spiritually by developing the qualities of kindness, tolerance and caring; by understanding other people’s religious, moral values and way of life, and to understand right from wrong to help children understand the importance of truth and fairness, so they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all to provide opportunities for pupils to explore and appreciate their environment and the part that they can play in its preservation and conservation for pupils to have the opportunity to experience and appreciate all forms of creative arts and self-expression, and to experience a sense of personal achievement in these areas to enable children to have respect for themselves and high self-esteem, and to be able to live and work co-operating with others.

School Values The school community believes in:  the value of a happy, safe and secure environment in which children feel comfortable in their learning and so enjoy school  the value of mutual respect for others’ beliefs, opinions, actions and authority, demonstrated through the courteous, tolerant and caring behaviour of all  the value of realising and celebrating everyone’s talents in order to develop high self esteem, producing confident pupils unafraid to take risks in the pursuit of ambitious goals  the value of a curriculum that is stimulating and relevant to our children, leading to motivated pupils who have a desire to learn  the value of a learning environment that excites and enthuses, enabling children to become keen, enquiring and independent learners prepared for the 21st century.

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Our School The School Day 21 hours and 15 minutes are spent on teaching in a normal week, the other hours being used for collective worship, registration and breaks. 8.50 - Parents are welcome to accompany children into the teaching areas 9.00 - Registration 9:10 – Phonics 9:30 - Morning session begins 12.00 -Lunchtime 12.05 -Lunchtime for Year 2 1:30 - Registration and afternoon session begins 3:30 - End of the school day Nursery sessions:-

Morning Afternoon

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Nursery children in our Forest School!

8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 12:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Y1’s Victorian school day.

Nursery children will attend for one session only each day and must be brought and collected by an adult. Behaviour It is essential that children learn in a safe and ordered environment. We expect and encourage high standards of behaviour from the children. Our long term aim is for each child to become a responsible and caring individual with a strong sense of self respect and self discipline. We believe that this is best achieved by creating a school environment in which the social skills of politeness, honesty, tolerance, care and kindness flourish.

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Our School Rules Our rules are few so that they are easier for the children to remember. They are on display throughout the school.  Look at and listen to the person talking to you  Use kind words, hands and feet  Be polite and helpful  Look after our school and everything in it  Walk in school To achieve this we place great emphasis on the positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviour through praise and reward for both social and academic achievement. We use positive language to encourage good behaviour. Most children thrive on praise and rewards. For any child who cannot follow class and school rules, we have a clear set of sanctions in place across the school. These usually take the form of a loss of privileges e.g. a child misses 5 minutes playtime or loses 5 minutes Golden Time. However if the discipline matter is considered serious enough or if repeated inappropriate behaviour occurs, parents will be involved in the process as we expect behaviour management to be a partnership issue. A copy of the Behaviour Policy is available on our website and a hard copy is available from the office. The school has an Anti-bullying policy and if you have any concerns regarding bullying please arrange to see the head teacher. We follow the guidance as issued by The Commission for Racial Equality and monitor the effects of our policy accordingly.

The respectful behaviour of our children was praised when we attended the Remembrance Day Service.

Listening attentively at Assembly time

Arrangements for Admission The Nursery The maximum number of children in the Nursery is 60 in each half day session. We admit children in a first come first served basis. 6

Full-time Admission to the Infant Department Full-time admission to our school is controlled by Derbyshire’s Admissions and Appeals Team. Please log on to Derbyshire County Council’s website. Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school. The admission arrangements are correct at the time of printing but may be subject to any alterations to the authority admission’s procedure. 1. Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 2. Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission. 3. Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission. 4. Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission. 5. Other children whose parents have requested a place. When in the case of 2, 3, 4 or 5 above, choices have to be made between children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest to the school (measured by the nearest available route) will be given preference We will admit children up to the published admission number. Our published admission number is 60. Transfer to Junior School If your child attends this school we will give you information, at the appropriate time, about how to apply for a Junior School place. We have a comprehensive transition programme with Chaucer Junior School. School Uniform Wearing the school colours helps to develop a sense of pride in the school and helps support the working atmosphere. Our clothing comprises:  A red or navy blue sweatshirt  White or red polo shirt  Grey trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore  Black shoes with grey/white socks  Red or navy blue gingham or striped dress may be worn in the summer Please ensure that shoes are practical and suitable for young children to work and play in, no high heels or “strappy” sandals. Items are available from the school office. These include sweatshirts, cardigans, polo 7

shirts, hats, coats with reflective markings, book bags and P.E.bags.

Our school uniform.

PE Kit For P.E. your child should have a draw string bag containing a pair of shorts, a t-shirt and plimsolls. If your child wears glasses s/he needs a safety strap which can be attached to her/his glasses during P.E. sessions. NB WE WOULD ASK YOU TO MAKE SURE ALL YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHING IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH HER/HIS NAME. Jewellery One pair of ear studs may be worn to school. All other jewellery must be left safely at home. Children should not wear ear studs when taking part in PE or games for health and safety reasons. If studs cannot be removed they must be covered with micropore tape kept in the P.E. bag. Hair Hair styles for both girls and boys should be simple and easily managed. Extremes of styles or colours are not permitted. The school requests that the children do not have their hair coloured or shaved in elaborate styles. In the interest of hygiene and safety, long hair should be worn tied back. Hair ornaments should be plain and simple. Fancy combs, slides, bobbles, clips and fashion braids should not be worn as they can be dangerous and distract children from their learning.

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Attendance and Absence From the earliest days in Nursery, regular consistent attendance is important. It is every parents responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly and on time. It is very important that you inform us of the reasons for any absences, as we are legally required to publish the statistics on attendance. Please inform us, either by telephone or letter, on the first day of any absence , with a reason, so that the correct symbol can be placed in the register. We will telephone you if we have had no reason for an absence, usually during the morning of the first day. Attendance is carefully monitored and we contact parents if absences are higher than the usual level. We work closely with the Education Welfare Officers and all cases of persistent absence are passed on to them. Should your child need to be taken out of school during the school day e.g. for a medical or dental appointment, which cannot be made out of school hours, please let us know in advance. Children leaving school during the school day or arriving late or being brought back into school must be signed in and out at the school office for fire regulations. The Government made amendments to the Education Regulations 2006 and these came into force on 1st September 2013. These state that schools may not grant any leave of absences for holidays during the term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Applications for leave of absence for exceptional circumstances should be made prior to holidays being arranged to ensure it is granted. Applications will not be granted retrospectively or if a request form has not been completed and handed into school at least two weeks before the anticipated start date. Any applications for leave of absence must have the reason for the request given in detail. If it is related to set holidays given by companies then written proof from your employer is needed. Please be aware that even if the reason for leave of absence is considered exceptional, leave will only be granted if your child’s attendance is good and it is not close to Y2 SATs or the Y1 phonic screening check. I would like to remind parents that this is Government policy and parents who take their children on holiday during term time without permission will incur unauthorised absences for their child. These remain on the child’s record and will be monitored for further action by the Education Welfare Service. Parents could be issued with a fixed penalty notice and/or court action. Please look at our school website to find out about the rewards children receive for good attendance. Medicines, Illness or Accidents Please let us know if your child has any health problems, needs to take medicine or has any serious allergies. Please do not send your child to school if they have been vomiting and/or had diarrhoea until they have been clear for at least 48 hours. If your child has been ill, and is on a 4 dose antibiotic course please bring the medicine to the school office where it will be safely stored in the fridge. Children should not 9

carry their own medicine to and from school. The medicine should be sent in the original container, labelled clearly with your child’s name and the correct dosage. You will need to sign a permission slip for a member of staff to administer the dose. We can only administer prescribed medicines. If your child needs an inhaler please make sure it is clearly marked with your child’s name. A permission form will need to be signed and your child’s inhaler will be kept in the headteacher’s office. If your child is ill or injured at school, you or your nominee will be contacted immediately. If this is not possible, your child will be cared for in school, or if it is thought to be necessary, medical help will be sought. If you change your address, telephone number or place of work, please inform us immediately so that our records may be kept up to date.

Keeping healthy!

The vet role play in Reception!

School Meals Dinners All infant children are now entitled to a free school meal. Our school dinners are excellent and our cook, Dawn Powers has repeatedly won the healthy eating Gold Award. The school kitchen will cater for any dietary requirements, if they are informed in writing of your child’s needs. Please note that children are encouraged, but not forced, to try the different foods on offer. As food has to be ordered in advance, please give notice of at least 1 week if you wish your child to change from dinners to sandwiches or vice-versa. Sandwiches Children may bring a packed lunch to school in a clearly named container. Parents are asked to try to provide a healthy packed lunch containing no more than one ‘sweet’ item or food with high ‘e’ numbers. We also ask that you do not send glass bottles, fizzy drinks, sweets or chocolates in your child’s lunchbox. In this way we can help our children have healthier teeth and a balanced food intake. They will also be better prepared for learning through the afternoon. 10

Mrs Powers, our cook.

Enjoying lunchtime with a friend.

Water All children are encouraged to drink water during the day. It has been proven that water aids learning and stops children dehydrating. We ask that you fill your child's water bottle up each day when you bring her/him into school in the morning. Your child will bring her/his water bottle home each Friday afternoon so that it can be properly washed. Healthy Snack The school is part of the National Fruit Scheme which provides a free piece of fruit or vegetable for each child every day. Parking Please do not bring your cars up the drive or block access and please be aware of the safety of all children and parents when coming to and leaving school. Smoking Our school is a no smoking area and this includes the school grounds. Dogs Dogs should not be brought onto the school site. Parent School Partnership Parents in School We value our partnership with parents, who are invited to help in school. This may be helping in the classroom, reading, baking, sewing or working with a group of children. If you can spare an hour or more each week it is always appreciated. The more help we have the more individual help we are able to give to the children. Parents are invited to attend class assemblies, concerts and special services, e.g. Harvest There are regular meetings/workshops for parents throughout the year, both during the day and evening in relation to the curriculum and transition.

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Newsletters and notices will be sent home with the children on a regular basis and we have a texting service to keep you informed of events. Parents’ evenings are held twice a year in the autumn and spring terms with an optional third in the summer term, when you will have the opportunity to discuss your child's end of year report. We also hold ‘Family Days’ during the school year where mums and dads are invited to come and spend the day in school supporting in their child’s class. The school website is updated on a weekly basis with information regarding your child’s learning. Homework Parents are asked to regularly hear their child read and to support her/him to learn the sounds and words sent home on flash cards. The children also have Reading Journals in which they can complete a variety of tasks relating to their reading book. In Key Stage 1 children bring home spellings on a weekly basis. There is no other regular schedule of homework however children will quite often be given tasks to do at home. If you feel that you need any advice on the best way to help with homework, please see your child’s teacher. Chaucer Friends and Families We have a friendly, enthusiastic and committed group whose primary objective of which is to raise much-needed funds for the school. Although the primary focus of what we do is raising money, we also aim to promote and develop home school links and to have fun and enjoy ourselves whilst doing so. Every parent is automatically a member and the PTA are always grateful for help, no matter how much time you can spare, whether helping organise an event or clearing up at the end. New ideas and suggestions are always welcome and by taking an active part in Chaucer Friends and Families events you can make a difference to your child’s education. We hold two main fundraising events each year, The Summer Fair and The Christmas Fair. Other events include early evening Discos for Reception and Key Stage 1 children and our Easter bonnet parade. Learning and Teaching At Chaucer Infant and Nursery we believe that learning is enjoyable and rewarding. Children learn best when they are happy, safe and secure and remember things when they are active and involved. We aim to build a strong partnership between parents, staff, children and governors where information flows freely. Our curriculum is broad and varied, providing opportunities that stem from the interests and experiences of the children. Through our teaching we equip children to be confident, independent learners, providing a compassionate but challenging environment where children are able to reach their potential. We know that every child in our care matters. Our supportive ethos will develop tolerant, reliable and positive citizens for the future. We believe Chaucer Infant and Nursery to be at the heart of our local community and a school to be proud of. 12

The Curriculum Our school’s curriculum consists of all the learning and other experiences that staff plan for our children. Our general aim is to create a community where every child is helped and encouraged to become an independent, happy, confident learner. Our curriculum is constantly changing as we monitor, review and develop it to meet the needs of our pupils and their community. Our high expectations build on individual achievements and children are encouraged to improve on their previous best. The school has two distinct stages each with their own curriculum:  

The Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception classes. Key Stage 1 for all children in Year 1 and Year 2

The Early Years Foundation Stage The Early Years Foundation Stage is the period of education from age 3 to 5 years and in our school represents the time that children spend in Nursery and in a Reception class. During this time the curriculum is structured into seven areas of learning, which take into account young children’s aptitude to learn through different forms of activity, in particular through play. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is divided into seven areas of learning:  Personal , Social and Emotional Development  Communication and Language  Physical Development  Literacy  Mathematics  Understanding the World  Expressive Arts and Design

Enjoying our ball pit.

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A teddy bear’s picnic in our Forest School

Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 encompasses Years 1 and 2 and is the period of education from 5 to 7 years. All schools providing for Key Stage 1 are required to teach a broad and balanced curriculum including the ten National Curriculum subjects and Religious Education. The ten National Curriculum subjects are: English Mathematics Science Computing Design Technology

Music Art History Geography Physical Education

We also aim to promote the social, spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of the pupils, and therefore have a Personal, Social, Health Education curriculum including citizenship. (P.S.H.C.E.) English We view the development of every child’s language skills as essential to her/his ability to access the whole curriculum. A significant part of the school day is planned to develop each child’s skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with high priority placed on the teaching of phonics to support reading and spelling. Our aim is to develop the child’s ability to express her/himself clearly, fluently and accurately, both orally and in writing. We also encourage children to question and draw conclusions about their experiences. We want the children to develop a love of reading and language; we believe that the involvement of parents in their child’s reading is vital.

Lunchtime Reading Buddies

Working with a partner on a maths problem!

Mathematics and Numeracy Children are presented with the opportunities and experiences necessary to develop a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts. They are encouraged to think 14

logically and to talk about and record mathematical discoveries and investigations. The emphasis is on active learning, with much practical, mental and oral work. It is important that a child should understand a mathematical concept before attempting to record it. Science Children are scientists from the moment they begin to interact with their world. They experiment naturally to form their ideas about how things in their environment react and behave. We harness this natural curiosity to find out about the environment through practical activities, first hand experiences and observations. The children explore the areas of life and living processes, materials and physical processes to help them develop their understanding of the world in which we live. They will also learn how to communicate and record their findings and ideas to others. Computing From Reception onwards appropriate skills are taught so that ICT in all its forms can be used throughout the curriculum in a meaningful and relevant way. Children use programmable toys and robots, digital cameras and flip cameras as well as PCs in order to further their individual learning and their understanding of our ever-changing technological world. All classes have networked PCs with internet access and software relevant to all areas of the curriculum. Internet access is supervised and screened so that children are unable to access unsuitable sites. Interactive whiteboards are used across the school to assist teaching and learning. We have an ICT suite which is used to teach ICT skills to Key Stage 1 children.

Climbing on the Sherwood

Year 1 Victorian day

History We encourage a lively curiosity about the past through telling stories about people and events. Children handle objects, look at pictures, discuss, draw and act out these stories, to give them an idea of past life and to develop an understanding of the passage of time.

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Geography Geography begins with an exploration and understanding of the immediate environment of the home and school and is widened to involve learning about contrasting places. We are committed to helping children become aware of and respect other people and places. Design and Technology Children are taught to use a wide range of construction toys, materials and tools with an emphasis on designing and making skills and safe practice. Technology provides the opportunity for children to apply concepts and knowledge in problem solving situations.

Painting in Year 1

Keeping in rhythm!

Art and Design Children are encouraged to use many kinds of media and materials to develop their creative skills. Much of our art is linked to topics, with other tasks planned to teach specific skills, such as printing and drawing. Music We provide a wide range of musical experiences for each child to develop as a performer, listener and creator. Music lessons are taken by class teachers. Children sing to piano accompaniment each week during Hymn Practice and Community Singing sessions. The emphasis is on participation and enjoyment as we encourage children to appreciate music in its many forms. Physical Education High quality P.E. is a vital part of the curriculum. We ensure children enjoy a variety of gymnastics, dance, games and sports so that they maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. We help children to work together as a part of a team and learn skills that they will be able to develop later in life. Children are taught about the safety aspects of P.E. and the effect exercise has on their body. Trained midday supervisors organise playground games during the lunchtime breaks and the children take turns as “mini leaders” to help organise the apparatus and activities. Throughout the year the school runs a range of active after school clubs including football, gymnastics, dance and athletics. 16

Religious Education The RE Curriculum introduces children to Christianity, its values and influences on everyday life. We also encourage a respect for and understanding of other religions in preparation for our children’s place in a multi-cultural society. The ethos we wish to promote is one where a positive, caring attitude is shown towards others and all are treated with sensitivity to one another regardless of colour, creed, religion or status. Collective Worship The school meets together daily for an assembly led by the Headteacher, members of staff and visiting clergy. During the year each class leads two school assemblies and the parents of those pupils are invited to join us. Parents have the right to withdraw children from Collective Worship. P.S.H.C.E. Our Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education programme aims to develop a child’s sense of personal worth and the importance of appropriate relationships. We encourage children to be independent, self disciplined, considerate, polite, helpful and to show a concern for their environment. Children with Additional Educational Needs Our aim is to assist each child to develop fully, both intellectually and socially. We recognise that children might, at some time in their school life, have a special educational need. We identify that need and take appropriate action. Work to support identified needs is planned and delivered within the class group. The support of outside agencies will be sought following the Local Authority’s Code of Practice for the identification of and provision for children with special educational needs. Parents are informed and consulted throughout these procedures. Regular reviews are provided for children on an individual basis. Parents are asked to let us know of any concern that they may have about their child The Headteacher is the School’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. The school has a designated governor for Special Needs. Our school is an inclusive school and as part of our Disability Equality Scheme we regularly review and plan to improve access for disabled pupils, parents and staff. This review takes into account: 1. Increasing the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the curriculum. 2. Improving the physical environment of the school. 3. Improving the delivery of written information to disabled pupils and parents. More able children are identified as ‘Gifted and Talented’ within our school and are regularly challenged in their learning with differentiated activities in order to extend their thinking skills. A copy of the G&T policy, as agreed with governors, can be read in school and on our website. 17

We are able to call upon a range of support services for children, including the School Medical Service, Educational Psychologists, Behaviour Support Teachers, Advisers and Speech Therapists.

Our Positive Play room

Our talented Gymnasts were ‘Overall Winners’ at the Erewash Gymnastic Competition.

School Trips We place a high value at Chaucer Infant School on educational visits. We believe that children who have had first hand experiences visiting the wider community have increased understanding and their knowledge becomes more real and is retained more meaningfully. In some instances, a trip further a field may be more appropriate. Such visits are an integral part of the child's curriculum and we will ask you for a voluntary contribution towards the cost of transport and/or entrance fee. School trips are always priced to cover the cost without any profit element; any shortfall has to be met by the school. Although no child will be penalised if their parents do not make a voluntary contribution towards these costs, the Governors have the right to cancel the activity if insufficient contributions are forthcoming. Extra Curricular Activities We provide a wide range of extra curricular activities designed to broaden the children’s experiences and develop their interests and enjoyment. These are just a few: School Council We have a ‘School Council’ which consists of 12 pupils; 2 children from each class elected by their own class. This group meets with the head teacher and the School Council Coordinator. They make decisions, after consulting with their peers, about changes in our school.

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Clubs We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs for the pupils. These may vary from term to term. Some of the activities we have offered in the last two years include – choir, science, gardening as well as a wide variety of different sports. Visits and Visitors The curriculum is enriched by visitors, including contributions from community members such as the school nurse, crossing patrol and fire service, and visiting professionals such as storytellers or politicians. An exciting range of educational visits is designed to support the curriculum.

Mr Mee talking to the Year 2 pupils about the Poppy Appeal.

After school athletics club

ECO Council Our ECO Co-ordinator Mrs Wojtania and a group of children from across our school meet regularly to discuss and plan ways of making our school more environmentally friendly. Activities they have been involved in include designing and making posters to encourage children to save water, taking part in a ’litter-pick’ around the school and recycling materials. We are very proud that we have been awarded the Green Flag for our environmental work.

Celebrating receiving the Green Flag.

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Our ‘Creepy Crawly Mansion’ was built to encourage minibeasts to come to our school!

Other Experiences The children participate in Leavers and Class Assemblies and the School Concert. They also perform at our Harvest and Spring Festivals and our Christmas Nativity. The children also enjoy singing and performing at local old people’s homes and taking part in our Easter Bonnet Parade. Year Two children also have the opportunity to take part in a variety of sporting events held at other venues, such as a Multi-skills festival and Gymnastic competition.

Year Two Class Assembly about Missionary Amy Carmichael.

Reception perform in our ‘All Around the World’ concert. School Documentation

Equal Opportunities We do not discriminate against anyone, be they staff, pupil, parents or visitors on the grounds of their sex, race, colour, religion, nationality, disability, ethnic or national origins. We promote the principles of fairness and justice for all through the education that we provide in our school. We ensure that all pupils have equal access to the full range of educational opportunities provided. We constantly strive to remove any forms of indirect discrimination that may form barriers to learning. We celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and show respect for all minority groups. Through positive educational experiences and support for every individual’s point of view, we aim to promote positive social attitudes and respect for all. We challenge all forms of racism. Accessibility Plan The Accessibility Plan aims to develop equality of opportunity and access to Chaucer Infant and Nursery School for pupils, staff, parents and visitors who may be disabled. The plan covers three strands:  increasing the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the curriculum  improving the physical environment of the school 20

 improving the delivery of written information to disabled pupils. a copy of our three year action plan is available from the school office and on our website Child Protection The health, safety and wellbeing of every child is of the utmost importance to everyone in the school. The school is required to take reasonable action to ensure the safety of all pupils. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse, the Headteacher is required to follow the Child Protection procedures established by the Derbyshire Area Child Protection Committee and inform the Social Services of the concern. All adults employed in school have a current C.R.B. (criminal record background) check. All volunteers are also checked. The Data Protection Act Basic information given on registration forms (name, address, date of birth etc.) is held on the school’s computer and this confidential information is only available to authorised staff. The school has registered with the Data Protection Registrar specific details of persons to whom we might wish to disclose this information - essentially the Local Education Authority and the School Health Service. Should you require any further details please consult the Headteacher or School Administrator. Charging and Remissions From time to time the Governing Body may ask parents to make voluntary contribution to support a visit or special project. Any contributions sought will be entirely voluntary and pupils will not be treated any differently, regardless of whether or not their parents have contributed. Details of our charging policy can be found on our website or a paper copy obtained from the school office. Breakages and damages to school property We may, in certain circumstances request that parents pay for, or replace, school property that has been broken, lost or damaged by their child. Complaints Although the school always tries to meet the children’s needs and places great importance on their welfare and well being, we understand that there might be times when parents may not be happy with various procedures or occurrences. On these occasions we ask that parents initially try to resolve any problems with the class teacher or, if necessary, with the Head. If this is not possible, then parents may wish to pursue this further and there is a set procedure for making formal complaints to the Area Education Officer and the Governing Body. Full details of this are available on request.

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Chaucer Infant and Nursery School Staffing – 2014/15 Senior Management Team Headteacher Miss C Beattie Deputy Headteacher Mrs M Price Early Years Foundation Stage Mrs D Coxon School Business Manager Mrs A Bailey Teaching Staff Mrs A Crawford, Mrs L Nappin, Miss J Rice, Mrs Sherwood,,Mrs A Watson, Miss Whyman, Mrs C Wojtania, Support Staff Higher Level Teaching Assistants Miss L Henshaw, Mrs S Leek, Mrs S Melbourne Teaching Assistants Mrs C Byrne, Mrs J Gingell, Mrs C Lee, Mrs A Lynch, Mrs B Mottram, Mrs T Palmer, Mrs R Wood, Mrs N Smith, Mrs H Taylor, Mrs G Woodhead Special Needs Teaching Assistants Miss C Davies, Mrs R Elliott, Mrs J Gingell, Miss S Heaton, Mrs A Lynch, Mrs J Pike Clerical Staff Mrs S Wilson Midday Supervisors Mrs C Byrne, Miss C Davies, Mrs R Elliott, Mrs C Lee, Mrs S Lynch, Mrs A Lynch, Mrs H Palmer, Mrs V Pericleous, Miss S White School Cook Mrs D Powers Kitchen Assistants Mrs L Rowan Mrs E Hallsworth Caretaker Mr P Moore Cleaning Staff Mrs J Fretwell, Mrs R Hickinbotham, Mrs D Sheffield

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School contact details: Address:

Chaucer Infant and Nursery School Cantleupe Road Ilkeston DE7 5LN

Telephone: 0115 9325629 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chaucer-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk

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