Prospectus september 2013

Our Prospectus

2013/14

Welcome

Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious

character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership

with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality

within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the

meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the

experience it offers its pupils.

‘Enjoyment is the birthright of every child.’

Welcome to St Oswald's Primary School

Our School community places the highest priority on keeping our children

safe.

School Address: Grove Road

Mollington

Chester

CH1 6LG

Telephone: 01244 981040 Fax: 01244 851643

E. mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Headteacher: Mrs Phillippa S. Rowe Cert.Ed., NPQH

Chairman of Governors: Mr David Rowlands.

Website: stoswalds.school-portal.co.uk

Welcome to St Oswald's Primary School

The school was built in 1996 and opened in January 1997.

There are five class areas. One is a closed classroom with a separate entrance, cloakroom and infant

toilet area. Four are in a semi-open plan area. Each class has a large carpeted area that also houses

a coat peg alcove. Each class bay opens onto a wide vinyl floored area with four sinks and tables for

more practical activities.

There is a good sized hall that is used for physical education, for which there is a generous range of

fixed and portable equipment, other curricular activities such as music, collective worship and for

dining. A well-resourced library is situated between the large open area and the classroom.

In 2005 an ICT suite was built providing computers which can be used by groups or whole classes.

All class areas are well furnished and children have access to computer systems, a range of audio-

visual equipment and a learner cooker. All classes have fire doors that also provide direct access to

the outside learning environment. KS1 classes have access to a covered, fenced area which is used

for outdoor learning activities and play.

The school grounds contain a playing field, two hard surfaced areas, a pond and a play-log area. The

rest of the grounds have been lawned or planted with trees and shrubs.

Mollington Old School Building, which is on our site, houses a Pre-School and a Before & After

School Club (Buddies Daycare).

In 2008 the school building was further improved with a new entrance, extended office space and

disabled access.

From 2001 St Oswald’s won a School Achievement Award for the substantial improvement in

results achieved by pupils. We gained this award for three consecutive years.

The DfES scheme only ran for three years and we won an award each year.

In 2009 we were awarded the Financial Management Standard in Schools.

We have also gained the National Healthy Schools accreditation in 2009.

Our latest Award is the RE Quality Mark which we successfully gained following being asked to

take part in the pilot of the award.

St Oswald’s is a school to be proud of!

Governors of the School

The school benefits from the close involvement and support of its Governing Body. At present there

are twelve Governors representing various bodies and interests defined in the Instrument of

Government for the school. The composition of the Governing Body is as follows:-

Foundation

a) Appointed by the Parochial Church Council

Rev S. Southgate

Mrs R. Tootell 31.03.2016 SEND responsibility

Mrs D. Horne 06.10.2014 EYFS responsibility

Mrs C Surfleet 31.03.2016 Chair - Curriculum

b) Appointed by the Diocese

Mrs L. Hitchcox 16.05.2016

Mr T. Foster 07.04.2017 Chair - Buildings

Mrs A. Tooke 16.05.2016

LEA appointed

Mr D. Rowlands Chairman 23.09.2013 Chair – Finance/Staffing

Parent - elected

Mrs A. Bullough 24.03.2017

Teacher - elected

Mr C . Timms 11.09.2015

Staff – elected

Mrs E. Rogers 10.11.2014

Headteacher

Mrs P.S. Rowe

The date a Governor ceases to hold office is given alongside their name unless they are Ex-Officio.

The Governors meet formally once a term, as a minimum, with committee meetings and visits to school

taking place as required. They delegate the day to day administration of the school to the Headteacher

but are responsible for admissions, appointment of staff, the curriculum, the building and matters of

finance.

The Clerk to the Governors is from the Governance Team, CWAC Schools Service, Stanney Lane,

Ellesmere Port. CH65 6QL Tel. 01244 976816

School Staff

Headteacher Mrs P.S. Rowe

Deputy Headteacher Mr C. Timms

Teachers Mrs L. Hollins

Mrs K. Fritzsche (part-time 0.5)

Mrs C. Jones (part-time 0.5)

Mrs V. Spence (part-time 0.4)

Mrs R. Lewis

Mrs R. Craven

Teaching Assistants Mrs E. Rogers

Miss C. Holloway

Mrs S. Read

Mrs J. Avery

Mrs J. Mason

Miss J. Axon

Mrs K. Hopley

Admin Officer Mrs J. Johnson

Admin Assistant Miss A. Cropper

Site Maintenance Officer Mr P. Jefferson

‘Stand In’ Caretaker Mr J. Morris

Mid-day Assistants Miss N. French

Mrs G. Jenkins

Mrs J. Nicholson

Mrs B. Griffiths

Mrs C. Greer

Mrs M. Farley

MDA from S4YC CBS Staff

Cook-in-Charge Mrs A. Hanna

Kitchen Assistant Mrs A. Myles

School Cleaner Mrs L. Clark

Class Organisation

Infants = Foundation Stage = Reception, Key Stage 1 = Year 1, Year 2.

Juniors = Key Stage 2 = Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6.

Whenever possible we try to place children in their year groups and maintain a separate Foun-

dation Stage class. However mixed age group classes are a necessity in a small school. All

classes are, therefore, of mixed ability throughout the school.

Registration Groups for 2013/2014 Numbers in September 2013 Robins Foundation Stage 20

Wrens Year 1 & Year 2 29

Sparrows Year 2 & Year 3 32

Goldfinches Years 3, 4 & 5 32

Hummingbirds Year 5 & Year 6 32

Total number on roll 145

Admission Arrangements

St. Oswald's School is a Church of England Aided School. This means that members of the Parish

Church and the Diocese of Chester have contributed towards the building of the school and continue

to pay towards its upkeep. Parents applying for a place do so knowing that the school aims to provide

an education based on Christian principles and therefore the Governors hope that all pupils will take

part in the Christian worship of the school and will attend religious education lessons.

Every child enters school in the Autumn Term of the academic year (1st September to 31st August),

in which his/her fifth birthday will occur.

From September 2005 there was a new process for applying for school places. Parents are

encouraged to apply on-line, though there is still a facility to submit an application form. The

Admissions Team can be contacted on 0300 123 7039 or e-mail the Cheshire West and Chester team

at [email protected]. Further Information and on-line application can be

accessed at www.cheshirewestand chester.gov.uk/admissions. Forms should be completed online or

returned to School Admissions, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber,

Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1AH, not the school, although telling us you have applied would be most

helpful.

The closing date for application forms for September 2014 is 15 January 2014.

If there are more applications than places available, our Planned Admission Number being 20, the

Governors will use the criteria of our Admissions Policy. Decisions about admissions are made by the

Local Authority.

A summary of our criteria for admissions is as follows:- 1. Looked after children.

2. Children resident in the parish of St Oswald's, Backford. 3. Children who have a sibling in St Oswald’s School who will be attending St Oswald’s the following

year. 4. Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers in St Oswald’s Parish Church. 5. Children who have special needs on social, medical or religious grounds. 6. Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers in a neighbouring parish church for

whom this is the nearest Church Aided School. 7. Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination,

as recognised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom this is the closest Church school.

8. Children who live nearest to the school, measured “as the crow flies” using the Ordnance Survey Address-Point seed of the pupil’s house to the GIU Schools Shapefile.

A copy of the full Admissions Policy is available on request.

Admission Arrangements

Parents who are not offered a place for their child have the right to appeal to an independent appeal

committee under the 1980 Education Act.

Once a place has been offered and accepted parents and children are invited to attend a meeting in

the term before the child starts school. This is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher and Class

Teacher and discuss arrangements for entry, uniform, school meals, etc.

Children starting school as Foundation Stage pupils are introduced gradually through a series of visits

in the term preceding their official starting date. Their attendance for the first weeks of the term

is part time, leading up to full time attendance at the beginning of the fourth week of term (at the

very latest).

Any new or prospective parent wishing to visit the school should telephone or write to make an appointment.

An Open Afternoon is being held on Tues 1 October 2013, 1.30pm onwards.

The five key outcomes

* Be healthy

* Stay safe

* Enjoy and achieve

* Make a positive contribution

* Achieve economic well being

Working in Partnership

St. Oswald’s School aims that all children :

Will be cared for in a happy family atmosphere where each member of our school community is known,

respected and valued.

Are immersed in a school ethos based on core values which develop the whole child as a reflective

learner.

Will be empowered to be literate and numerate and to recognise and optimise their full potential in all

aspects of the curriculum, and know that their efforts and achievements will be celebrated.

Are encouraged to be confident and well-balanced, enabling pupils to voice opinions and contribute to

school life and life beyond.

Value diversity and promote inclusion by understanding their responsibility to others.

Are self-disciplined and recognise behaviour for learning.

Will ENJOY learning.

Our aims are directed towards preparing each pupil for life beyond the school. They are concerned with developing the highest standards to which each pupil can aspire through the provision of quality learning

The Aims of the School

Our Curriculum

All children are taught the National Curriculum which ensures a broad and balanced education for all

pupils from 5 - 16 years of age. The National Curriculum comprises ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS,

SCIENCE, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN &

TECHNOLOGY, MUSIC, ART & DESIGN, and PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH &

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, of course, are also valuable parts of our

curriculum. Children are also introduced to a Modern Language (French).

Through our curriculum we aim to teach each child to:

1 a. read fluently and accurately, with understanding, feeling and enjoyment;

b. develop a clear style of handwriting and a competent use of spelling and punctuation;

c. communicate clearly and with confidence in speech and writing;

d. listen attentively and with understanding;

e. learn how to acquire information from different sources and be able to record this

information in the most appropriate way.

2 a. encourage a love and understanding of mathematical process and thereby use

computational skills with speed and accuracy;

b. understand and apply mathematical skills.

3 a. understand the scientific process and master a wide range of scientific ideas and skills;

b. investigate solutions, interpret evidence, analyse and solve problems;

4 develop a historical and geographical awareness that will lead to the acquiring of knowledge.

5 a. encourage an awareness of the importance of technology in modern society;

b. be competent in the handling of computers.

6 a. broaden their aesthetic experiences through music, art, dance and drama;

b. develop an awareness of their own physical development related to health and skills to

be acquired;

c. appreciate the importance of taking care of the environment.

Our Curriculum

At all times we consider each child as an individual in their own right considering their strengths and

weaknesses. Children with special needs are given as much extra help as possible within the

constraints of our teaching resources. Parents are always consulted about such needs, especially

where further specialist help is required. The Headteacher has the overall responsibility for co-

ordinating Special Educational Needs and for providing liaison with any outside agencies. The school

also has a Governor whose special responsibility is for special needs. Our SEND Policy may be dis-

cussed with the Headteacher, the SEND Co-ordinator or SEND Governor.

The school day is organised in a flexible way around a timetable of shared facilities. For the most

part children work with their class teachers but some specialist teaching may be carried out by

other teachers.

The planning and delivery of the curriculum is complex with some subjects being taught separately

and others being taught as part of skills based integrated studies. At Foundation Stage and Key

Stage 1, there is emphasis on an integrated curriculum. Key Stage 2 sees more divergence into

separate subject teaching particularly in numeracy, literacy, science, music and religious education.

History, geography, technology and art may continue to be planned and taught through themed topic

work. Cross curricular links are made wherever possible. As some classes have mixed age groups a

variety of teaching styles are appropriate and whole class, group and individual tuition are used.

Children may work in different classes to their registration class to enable us to teach according to

their needs. Physical Education, requiring separate facilities, is usually planned and taught as

timetabled class lessons.

Creative Curriculum

Each term the children engage with a topic based theme. Areas of the curriculum will link into these

themes, wherever possible.

Termly Curriculum Letters are shared with our families through our Virtual Learning Platform.

Outdoor Learning can provide a dramatic

contrast to the indoor classroom. Direct

experience outdoors is more motivating and

can have a greater impact on children’s

learning. Through skilled teaching,

interpretation of facilitation, outdoor

experiences readily become a stimulating

source of fascination, personal growth and

breakthroughs in learning.

Outdoor Learning includes outdoor play in

Foundation Stage, school grounds projects,

Environmental education for sustainability and

provide an opportunity to enhance all other

areas of the curriculum.

Outdoor Learning

Religious Education and Worship

Religious Education is given in accordance with the Diocese of Chester Religious Education Guidelines, the Cheshire R.E. Agreed Syllabus and the Education Reform Act l988.

As a parent you have the right to withdraw your child from such instruction and from the daily act

of worship. However, we consider it reasonable to assume that parents who send their children to

St. Oswald's are sympathetic to the Christian character of the school.

St. Oswald's, as a Church of England Aided School, has strong links with the Parish Church, St

Oswald’s at Backford. We welcome the Vicar into school to lead us in Collective Worship. We

arrange festival services throughout the year and parents/carers are invited to attend and share

these.

We believe that parental interest and

commitment to their child's learning is

essential.

At KS1, our policy is to send books home to be

read and enjoyed. Accompanying the book is

"My Reading Diary". This is not only a record

of books read but also a means for you and

your child's teacher to comment on your

child's reading.

We consider this to be the major and most

significant homework activity.

At KS2, our policy to send books home to be

read and enjoyed continues. These books may

be fiction or non-fiction and associated written

work, such as book reviews, may be sent home

to be completed.

As the children get older we increase the

amount and variety of homework, e.g. research

preparing for topic work, reinforcement and/or

extension work of mathematical skills,

handwriting practice and re-writing of creative

work.

Queries about homework should be made, in

the first instance, to your child's Class

Teacher.

Homework

Open Afternoons/Evenings

Parents' Evenings are held regularly during the school year, normally once a term. We hold a Parents

Information Evening in the Autumn Term and other Parents Evenings are usually run on an

appointment system. On these evenings it may be possible to have only five or ten minutes of the

teacher's time, so if there is more that you would wish to know about your child's progress, or if

there is a specific problem, then please contact your child's Class Teacher. Likewise, we will contact

you if there are matters we wish to discuss with you.

Informal ‘Drop-in’ times, 3.15 to 3.45pm, will also be arranged during the term. These are usually

held on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays each half term. Children are encouraged to bring their

parents in to show them their work, displays etc.

The Governors believe that parents are the key figures in helping their children to cope with the

physical and emotional aspects of growing up and preparing them for challenges and responsibilities

which sexual maturity brings, but are aware of the need for schools to complement and support the

role of parents.

We believe that Sex and Relationships Education should be part of a Health Education curriculum for

all pupils in the school, likewise with drugs education.

Sex and Relationships Education will be presented within the context of family life, of loving relationships, of respect for self and others - in short, within a moral Christian framework. In the normal course of events children's questions will be dealt with sensitively as they arise, taking

care to match any information given to the maturity of the pupils concerned.

More specific sessions for Year 6, will be led by the Headteacher / Class Teacher, with support from

the School Health Team. Parents will be given the opportunity to know the content of these lessons

if they so wish.

School Health Team - 01244 362082

Health/Sex and Relationships/Drugs Education

Children’s Records/Testing

Standardised Tests and Assessments are conducted, in accordance with Department for Education

and Cheshire West and Chester Education Authority guidelines, with all children in Foundation

Stage, nearing the end of Key Stage l (Year 2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 6). A Phonics Test is also un-

dertaken by children in Year 1.

Assessment of each child's individual development is carried out continuously and records of

progress are kept by the Class Teacher. Copies of a child's annual written report are also kept in

school.

A School Inspection was carried out by Ofsted, in November 2010, who stated:

“This is a good school, where leaders and managers are effective, and there is a clear, shared

vision for the future.

Outstanding care, guidance and support ensure that pupils feel safe and have an excellent

understanding of healthy lifestyles.

By the end of Year 6 pupils’ attainment is above average in English and Mathematics due to

good/outstanding teaching.”

Ofsted Inspections

Due to being a Church Aided School, a further statutory Inspection was carried out by the National

Society of Anglican Schools in December 2010.

This Inspection judged the School to be Outstanding in every way.

“Christian values are embedded in the life of the school.

The positive relationships which exist within the school give rise to confident, secure pupils.

Pupils feel safe at school, feel valued and cared for and know they will be treated fairly.”

The Reports are available on request. The Ofsted Inspection report can be found on the Ofsted

website, www.ofsted.gov.uk.

Educational Visits/Residentials

The school hopes to maintain a full programme of visits

which support, compliment and enrich the curriculum of

the classroom. Our comprehensive Policy follows DE & LA

guidance particularly in respect of Health & Safety. The

success of such visits depends upon the willingness of

parental support. Visits wholly in school time are financed

by voluntary contributions and no child will be excluded

from a visit because of a parent's inability to contribute.

In practice, however, parents should be aware that where

insufficient contributions and funds are not available, the

visit may have to be cancelled. For visits that are

residential in nature the school can charge the full cost of

"board and lodging". If the visits are to a Local Authority

Outdoor Education Centre these charges may in certain

circumstances be remitted. ( Details are in our Charging &

Remissions Policy ).

We aim to give all children the possibility of a residential

education visit during their career at St Oswald's. Such

visits are planned within the school curriculum e.g.

studying another locality. We use the Cheshire Outdoor

Education Centres and a PGL Centre.

We offer the children a wide range of extra curricular activities. These include ‘Creative Nature’,

football, cricket, drama, tag rugby, netball, multi-sports, Craft Club, 1st Aid and recorders. Costs

may be incurred particularly if outside organisations run the clubs.

There is also some group music tuition for Guitar, and individual woodwind and piano lessons - these

do incur individual fees.

Groups of children have joined with Chester Primary schools in choral music events.

Extra Curricular Activities

Pastoral Care and Discipline

We believe that we have a shared responsibility with parents for discipline. Our Code of Conduct

was formulated as the basis of a positive learning policy. One of our primary aims is to provide a

stable, caring community for the welfare of all of our children. For their benefit there must be

some rules that are seen to be firm, fair and adhered to. It is normal practice in this school to

educate the children into observing these rules through encouragement, understanding and a system

of positive rewards. These positive rewards range from a simple word of praise, a comment/stamp

in a book, awarding of team points, wishing stones, raffle tickets, badges, and certificates.

However, clearly there are consequences that are applied when rules are broken.

These will range from words of caution, withdrawing playtimes, completing/re-doing work to putting

on report.

We will consult parents, at any stage, if their child's behaviour is causing concern. As a matter of

course we will inform parents of repeated offences, either by telephone or in writing. We trust we

have your support in upholding our school values and Positive Behaviour and Discipline Policy.

After consultation with staff and parents the Governors have agreed a Home-School Partnership

Agreement. The Agreement reflects the school aims, ethos and code of conduct:

The School As part of the Home-School Partnership Agreement, the school will:

Care for your child’s safety and happiness;

Ensure that your child achieves his/her full potential and is a valued member of the school community;

Encourage your child to do his/her best at all times;

Inform you if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality or behaviour, in line with our policies;

Inform you of your child’s progress through Parent Consultation meetings and Annual Reports;

Be available, in so far as is reasonably practicable, should you have any concerns or information which you

wish to share with us;

Keep you informed about general school matters and school activities;

Be open and welcoming to all members of the school community and offer appropriate opportunities for

you to become involved in the daily life of the school.

Headteacher’s Signature: _______________________

Date: _____________________

Pastoral Care and Discipline

Parents/Carers As part of the Home-School Partnership Agreement, I/we shall try to:

See that my child attends school regularly, on time and with the correct equipment and kit;

Inform the school, as soon as is reasonably practicable, of any concerns or problems that might affect

my child’s work or behaviour;

Support the school’s Mission Statement and Aims, as well as the school’s policies and guidelines on behav-

iour;

Support my child with homework tasks, including reading, and other opportunities for home - learning;

Attend any meetings regarding the education and welfare of my child;

Show an active interest in my child’s life at school and encourage him/her to do his/her best at all times

and achieve his/her true potential.

Signature(s): _________________________________

Date: _____________________

Pupil As part of the Home-School Partnership Agreement, I will try to:

Be ready for school on time and ready to take an active part in lessons;

Take good care of the school environment and equipment;

Be helpful, kind and supportive to the other children and any adults who work with me;

Be friendly with everyone;

Tell my teacher if something is worrying me or upsetting me;

Do my homework on time;

Be polite to everyone.

Signature (if appropriate considering age): ______________

Date: ________________

Code of conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT

CARING FOR EACH OTHER 1. All members of St Oswald's C.E.A. Primary School are valued equally.

Whether child or adult,

black or white, However they speak.

boy or girl.

Whatever they look like, Wherever they were born.

house they live in,

God they pray to

2. When talking to each other, we should show respect for each other as individuals.

Racist and sexist comments, name calling and bad language are unacceptable, as is unkind teasing. Bullying

will not be tolerated.

3. Violent behaviour is unacceptable at all times.

4. We should show respect for each other's property and that of our community inside and outside of the

school.

OUR SCHOOL IS A PLACE OF LEARNING 1. Be on time for school and for lessons.

2. Respect those who are learning with you.

3. Listen to other people when you are asked to do so and follow instructions carefully.

4. Make sure you always work to the best of your ability.

5. Trust others as you would wish to be trusted yourself.

6. Keep quiet working areas really quiet.

KEEPING OUR SCHOOL SAFE AND HEALTHY 1. Things which are dangerous are not permitted in school.

2. Always walk inside school and hold doors open if anyone is following

you.

3. Respect the trees and green areas.

4. Take care of the buildings, the classrooms, the shared areas and

toilets.

5. Always leave an area tidy after you have used it. Pick up and put

away anything you find out of place.

6. Do not drop litter.

GOLDEN RULES Golden Rules are written by each class at the beginning

of the new school year and these are displayed in all classrooms,

for reference.

The school day

FS & KS1 - 9 a.m. - 12 noon 1.00 p.m. - 3.15 p.m 26.25 hours a week

KS2 - 9 a.m. - 12.15p.m 1.00 p.m. - 3.15 p.m. 28.75 hours a week

Foundation and Key Stage 1 spend 21.25 hours a week in classroom learning; Key Stage 2, 23.75

hours a week.

The remaining 5 hours are spent in registration, assemblies and breaks. (FS and KS1 have 15 minute

break each afternoon, KS2 work right through.)

We expect children to be on time; registration takes place at 9.00am and 1.00pm.

Please do not arrive before 8.50 a.m. as there is no supervision of pupils before the pupil

doors are opened.

Whilst we hope that parents will collect their children promptly at the end of the school day it

should be impressed upon the children that they must report to a member of staff if they have not

been collected. The child should know of any alterations to their normal travel arrangements.

Absences

If you keep your child at home because he/she is unwell you should ring the school and leave a

message for the class teacher stating briefly what is wrong and how long you expect him/her to be

away. Alternatively, you must send a note on your child's return explaining the illness. Similarly any

other absences must be explained. Unexplained absences may result in a telephone call from school

to ascertain the whereabouts of the pupil. Late arrivals are also noted.

It is the Headteacher who authorises absence normally for Illness, Medical/Dental appointments or

for exceptional circumstances. It is not advisable for children to miss school, especially for

holidays. Holidays are recorded as unauthorised absence. You should notify school in writing prior to

the holiday; request forms are available from the Office. Unexplained absences have to be marked

as unauthorised in the school registers and the statistics are published.

Our Educational Welfare Officer visits school termly checking registers and discussing any

attendance and punctuality concerns with the Headteacher.

During the school day all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety and welfare of our

children. At playtimes two members of staff are on duty and at lunchtimes three Mid-day

Assistants and one member of staff are on duty.

If a parent is concerned about anything to do with the education that we are providing they should,

in the first instance, discuss the matter with their child’s Class Teacher. Where a parent feels that

a situation has not been resolved through contact with the Class Teacher, or that their concern is

of a sufficiently serious nature, they should make an appointment to discuss it with the Head-

teacher. Only if an informal complaint fails to resolve the matter should a formal complaint be

made. The complaint should be in writing and be sent to the Chair of Governors. A complaints form

is available within the Complaints Policy, available from the School Office.

Supervision

Complaints Procedure

Safety and Security

At the beginning and the end of the school day children and parents should use the pedestrian gates

to enter the grounds. Please do not use the car park gate, unless it is necessary for you to use our

Disabled Parking Bay. The old Mollington school gate is for access to the Before & After School Club

and the Pre-School. It will be locked during school playtimes but is not locked at the beginning and

end of the school day.

Children should not use the playground areas/field before or after school. All classes enter school

from the playground. All children will be dismissed through the fire doors on the sides of the school.

Please supervise your children as you make your way to your cars.

If you need to come in to school during the school day you may use the car park or the dropping-off

bay.

All parents/visitors should use the front Main Entrance, follow ‘signing in’ procedures before being admitted.

Car parking is a problem so please consider the safety of all our children when parking at

school. School staff only may use the car park, unless disabled access is required.

Use the dropping-off bay without blocking the through route.

Please do not park cars on the bend of Grove Road opposite our drop-off bay. Parking there,

not only blocks residents' access, but also obscures the view and puts our children in danger.

Please do not use the grass verges.

This Authority arranges for children to be medically examined when they first start school, and

parents are invited to attend this examination. During their school life children have routine sight

and hearing tests and any problems will be referred for further investigations.

There are also routine dental examinations and if any treatment is necessary you will receive a note

asking you to take your child to your own dentist or to the school dental clinic.

Medicines are not normally allowed in school but if there are any special circumstances please see

the Headteacher or Mrs Johnson or Mrs Rogers. An inhaler is the only medication that a child may

bring in to school. However, it must be accompanied by written instructions on usage and may be

left with the Class Teacher. We have four members of staff who are fully qualified first aiders

who can deal with minor accidents and emergencies.

Health

Lunchtimes

School Dinners are available at £2.15 per day, payable in advance.

Cheques are payable to CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL.

Monies to be sent in first thing Monday mornings please, in a named envelope, and handed to the Class

Teacher.

The healthy multi-choice menu offered each day is sent home for the parents to discuss the food choices and

make selections. Children are served with a protein, carbohydrate and vegetable for their main course, pud-

dings, yoghurts, fresh fruit for dessert. Children are encouraged to eat or at least try their meal.

Packed Lunches may be brought in but we have no catering equipment that may be used with them so please

provide everything your child needs to eat their meal.

A cup or a straw for drinks please, as we do not consider drinking from cans, bottles or flasks good table man-

ners. Please do not include sweets, chocolate or fizzy drinks. The meal must be in a named box, preferably

unbreakable with a secure lid especially for drinks.

Please remember the boxes cannot be stored in cold conditions and some foods may be at risk by the time

they are eaten. Also, hot drinks and soups should not be brought in. Thermos flasks and hot liquids are dan-

gerous. All waste is left in the box so you can see what your child has eaten.

Home Lunches. Children who go home for lunch should be collected by an adult and should not return to school

before 12.50. If your child does not normally go home and you wish them to do so on a particular day please

send in a written request.

Snacks. All KS1 pupils have free pieces of fruit each morning break as part of the National School Fruit

Scheme. Foundation Stage children also have milk.

KS2 pupils may bring a snack for morning break. We would recommend a piece of fruit or a drink, but no

sweets please. Toast (20p), half bagel (25p) and Juice (45p) can be bought from our school kitchen.

Parent Teacher Association

The Association was formed to strengthen the links between home and school. As a registered

charity it raises funds to help provide "extra items" for the school that would not normally be

available. The association is affiliated to the National Confederation of Parent-Teacher Associa-

tions. All parents and staff are automatically members and it is hoped that they will wish to support

and participate in the activities of the Association. Regular meetings to plan social and fund raising

events are open to all.

Chair – Paula Marshall and Michelle Naylor

Secretary – Samantha Morris

Treasurer – Andrea Bullough

On a more informal level a number of parents and other members of the community help in school

with a variety of activities involving the children. This help is welcomed and appreciated by the staff

who would be pleased to receive any further offers of help. In consultation with parents and

Governors a school uniform was introduced when the school opened and has proved very popular.

GIRLS Grey skirt/pinafore/trousers BOYS Grey trousers/shorts

White blouse White shirt

Green & gold tie Green & gold tie

Bottle green cardigan or School Sweatshirt or Bottle green pullover

Summer Green gingham/striped dresses White shirt/polo shirt

School ties are available in school. Sweatshirts, cardigans and polo shirts printed with the school

badge can be ordered directly from the Forrester Sports website— www.forrestersports.co.uk or

through school. An optional outdoor P.E Kit (hoodie and joggers) is also available.

To avoid confusion over mislaid articles, all belongings need to be carefully LABELLED.

School uniform means many grey trousers or white blouses are bought at the same shop and it is

impossible for the teacher to sort out whom the clothes belong to if they are not labelled. This is

vitally important where school sweatshirts, ties, etc. are concerned.

School Uniform

All children need kit to change into for PE (Physical Education).

A draw-string bag which will hang on a peg containing:-

pumps or trainers (not the heavy boot-type and slip-on ones for young children)

shorts and a tee-shirt – black or white if possible

Most indoor lessons are done in bare feet, especially apparatus work.

P.E. kit should be kept in school from Monday to Friday.

Long hair must be tied back for all PE lessons.

Jewellery can present problems of safety especially during P.E. lessons and whilst the children are

at play. We therefore discourage the wearing of all items of jewellery, except wrist watches and

we will not take responsibility for the loss or damage of such items at school.

If children have pierced ears they must only wear small studs to school. In line with LEA safety

advice all earrings must be removed for P.E. as they can be dangerous, both to the child and other

children in the class. Children will be asked to remove any jewellery before P.E. lessons. Please teach

your child to remove their own earrings before P.E lessons or alternatively leave them out for the

days when P.E. lessons occur or provide plasters to cover them over.

N.B. Earrings must be removed for swimming.

NOTICE Parents are asked to note that Cheshire West and Chester Education Authority will not accept any liability for

damage to, or loss of, any personal property and does not provide insurance cover for personal possessions.

Children are, therefore, encouraged not to bring personal belongings in to school.

Any possessions left on the premises are at your own risk.

INSET Days – 2 Sept, 28 Oct, 19 Dec, 06 Jan, 02 June

HOLIDAY PERIOD DATE OF CLOSING DATE OF RE-OPENING

AUTUMN HALF TERM 2013 FRI 18 OCTOBER TUES 29 OCTOBER

CHRISTMAS 2013/14 WED18 DECEMBER TUES 07 JANUARY 2014 SPRING HALF TERM 2014 FRI 14 FEBRUARY MON 24 FEBRUARY EASTER 2014 FRI 04 APRIL TUES 22 APRIL MAY DAY 2014 FRI 02 MAY TUES 06 MAY SUMMER HALF TERM 2014 FRI 23 MAY TUES 03 JUNE

SUMMER 2014 THURS 24 JULY

Holiday List 2013-14

We invite you to join us in our Sunday services:

8.00am Holy Communion

11.15am Communion / Mattins / Family Service

6.30pm Evensong / Communion

The Family Service is on the 3rd Sunday of each month and is more geared

towards children.

Beacons, for children aged 4 years and over, meet in the Village Hall at

11.15a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Baptisms may take place during a service or at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon.

Please contact Stephen at least a month in advance.

For details of all Church and Parish events – please see the monthly Parish Magazine available at

Church or by subscription (£5 a year).

Vicar – The Rev Stephen Southgate The Vicarage, Grove Road, Mollington, Chester CH1 6LG Tel. 01244 851071

St Oswald’s Church, Backford

The Trustees of the building have leased it for use by the Buddies Daycare and the Mollington Pre-School Buddies Daycare Before and After School Club

Before School 8am till 9am After School 3.15pm till 6pm

Cost - £4 : Breakfast (£4.50 from 1/01/11)

£9 : After School (£9.50 from 1/01/11)

For more information call into the Old School during the above hours for an information pack, or

ring Jo : 07976 455562 Mollington Pre-School

Every morning, Monday to Friday.

For more information call into the Old School Building or ring, 01244 853812

Mollington Old School Building

Information Relating to Academic Year 2012-2013

School Attendance

LINKS WITH HIGH SCHOOLS

St Oswald’s is a “partner primary” with Upton-by-Chester County High School. Liaison meetings

take place and we have also forged links with The Bishops’ High School.

Staff from the High Schools are regular visitors to our school and the Headteacher attends

liaison meetings at each High School.

Year 6 Transfers - July 2013

Upton-by-Chester County High School 9

Bishops’ High School 5

Christleton High School 2

Whitby High School 1

Kings School 1

West Kirby Grammar School 1

Wirral Grammar School 1

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE - September 2012 to July 2013

Number of authorised absences 2.4%

Number of unauthorised absences 0.9%

Further information

The information so far relates to the School Year 2013/14, correct at the time of publication.

Letters of Information are regularly sent home with the children.

The Headteacher will be pleased to give any further information about the school.

Please telephone or write to make an appointment.

General information about local schools, including High Schools, is available from

School Admissions

Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, Cheshire

CW7 1AH Telephone Number 0300 123 7039

National Curriculum Standard Test Results 2012

Year 2 children are assessed by their class teachers in English, Mathematics and Science with

some test papers being used to help in this Teacher Assessment.

The table shows a summary of the National Curriculum assessment results in the school (2012) and nationally (2011) at the

end of Key Stage 1, as a percentage of those eligible for assessment. The number of children eligible is :24

W represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the

standards needed for level 1.

U represents children for whom it is not possible to determine a level.

RESULTS OF TEACHER ASSESSMENT

Percentage at each level

W 1 2C 2B 2A 3 4

Disap-plied

Children

Absent Children

Speaking & Listen-ing

Boys School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0

National 3 13 . 66 . 18 0 0 0

Girls School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0

National 1 8 . 66 . 25 0 0 0

All School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0

National 2 11 . 66 . 21 0 0 0

Reading

Boys School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 3 15 13 24 23 22 0 0 0

Girls School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 2 9 10 22 26 30 0 0 0

All School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 3 12 12 23 25 26 0 0 0

Writing

Boys School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 5 19 23 28 16 9 0 0 0

Girls School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 2 11 17 29 24 17 0 0 0

All School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 4 15 20 29 20 13 0 0 0

Mathematics

Boys School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 2 9 15 26 24 23 0 0 0

Girls School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 1 7 16 28 29 18 0 0 0

All School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 2 8 15 27 27 20 0 0 0

Science

Boys School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 -

National 2 11 . 66 . 21 0 0

Girls School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 -

National 1 8 . 71 . 19 x 0

All School 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 -

National 2 10 . 68 . 20 0 0 .

National Curriculum Standard Test Results 2012

Year 6 children take tests in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Mathematics. They are also assessed

by their Class Teacher in English, Mathematics and Science.

The percentage of pupils gaining will be reported as follows:-

English Mathematics Science (TA)

Level 4 or above 85.7 % 76% 80%

Level 5 47.6% 38% 40%

COMPARATIVE REPORT

These tables show the percentage of year 6 pupils achieving each level in 2012 compared to

national end of key stage 2 teacher assessment levels and test results for 2011.

The number of eligible children is:- 22

TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

Percentage at each level

W 1 2 3 4 5 6

Pupils

disapplied

Pupils

absent

English School 0 0 0 0 41 32 27 0 0

National 1 1 3 14 49 32 0 0 0

Mathematics School 0 0 0 0 41 59 0 0 0

National 1 1 3 14 47 34 1 0 0

Science School 0 0 0 0 41 59 0 0 0

National 1 0 2 12 50 35 0 0 0

TEST RESULTS

Percentage at each level

Below

level 2* 2 3 4 5 6

Pupils

not entered#

Pupils absent

English School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 5 1 12 52 29 - 0 1

Reading School 0 0 0 32 68 0 0 0

National 8 - 8 41 42 - 0 0

Writing School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National 5 - 20 55 20 - 0 0

Mathematics School 0 0 5 64 18 14 0 0

National 4 1 14 45 35 - 0 0

Thank you for your interest in St Oswald’s Primary School. We hope this

prospectus covers all the information you require. If you need any further

information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

St Oswald’s Primary School Grove Road

Mollington

Chester

CH1 6LG

Telephone: 01244 981040

E. mail: [email protected]

Website: stoswalds.school-portal.co.uk