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Burnopfield Primary School Brochure 2011 - 2012

Burnopfield Primary School

School Brochure2015 to 2016

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Burnopfield Primary School, Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle - Upon - Tyne, NE16 6PT

Tel: 01207 270397 Fax: 01207 272856 Email: [email protected]

Head Teacher: Mrs. Sar

ah Taylor

Chair Of Governors: M

rs. Katrina Haigh

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Burnopfield Primary School.

We hope that the time you spend involved with our school will be a happy and

exciting one.

As Head Teacher I am extremely proud of our school and its many achievements. I

believe that learning should be fun and I’m fortunate to have staff who thinks the

same.

At Burnopfield we all work very hard and have lots of fun at the same time. Our

enthusiastic staff team have high expectations and have created a rich and vibrant

environment for learning. They have designed an exciting curriculum to engage

children in fun and varied activities to develop their learning. When you visit our

school you will see our fantastic interactive displays and the amazing work of our

children.

I believe all children have talent- our job is to find out what that talent is. Our

teachers encourage and inspire our children to develop as individuals and to have a

real desire for learning and thirst for knowledge. We ensure that every child who

comes through our door receives the best opportunity that they can, to do well and

succeed. Children at our school feel safe and secure and know that they are part of a

supportive community.

This is an amazing school and I’m proud of all my staff and our wonderful pupils.

Please remember that you can call any time to arrange a visit and see what we have

to offer.

Sarah Taylor

Head teacher



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AchievementsThe school has achieved the following awards

Healthy Schools Award Financial Management Standard FMSIS.Durham County Council School Success AwardAnti- Bullying AccreditationBasic Skills Award ECO School Bronze AwardArts Mark Investors in Children Schools and Communities in BloomActivemark AwardInternational Award

The school is proud to have received these awardsand sees them as an indicator of the broad and richcurriculum provided for the children.

Aims‘Growing Together’

Our Core Vision is‘To provide high quality teaching and learning in a rich learning environment focused on individual needs to enable

all children and staff to meet or exceed their potential and become confident lifelong learners’

At Burnopfield Primary:l We are concerned about the ‘whole’ child.l We care about our children - Every Child Matters to us - we remove the barriers to learning whatever they may

be. l We have developed a strong RESPECT agenda. l We have high expectations for all our children and want them to be proud of what they achieve.l We focus on RIGHTS of every child - safe caring learning environment where everyone is respected and valued.l Our children are polite and well mannered to visitors and we create a caring ethos.l We prepare our children to face the outside world of work. Confident, capable, flexible learners.l We promote enjoyment as well as education - our children want to come to school and our children have a

voice!l We involve the community in as much as we can and we see this as the future of the school.

This brochure is to inform you about these and other aspects of our school and describes some of the school’sachievements and recognition, we have received. Further information can be obtained by contacting the school atany time.

The SchoolThe school aims to have classes, which have goodstaff/pupil ratios. In September 2015 we will have346 children attending the school in 13 classes.

The Nursery Unit has 26 places accommodating 52‘part-time’ children on a sessional basis. The schoolis organised in single year groups of mixed abilitywhenever possible. Due to uneven admissionnumbers over the years, children may sometimes bein mixed - age classes, as most schools.

OFSTED InspectionOur latest inspection took place in November 2014and the OFSTED report which followed highlightedaspects of the school as outstanding while thecurriculum - “meets the wide range of pupils’ needsexceptionally well. No opportunity is lost to add to theirfirst hand experiences, raise aspirations and boost theirself esteem.”Behaviour of pupils “is outstanding, their caring,tolerant attitudes reflect their excellent spiritual, moral,social and cultural development.” This can be read more fully on the school websiteat www.burnopfield.durham.sch.uk



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Teaching StaffTeacher Responsibility area(s)Cath Thompson Deputy Head Teacher

Curriculum leaderLeadership team Key Stage 2 LeaderEnglish LeaderArt Leader

Rebecca Carney Assistant Head TeacherLeadership TeamInclusion Leader (SENDCO ANDMAT)

Joan Peacock Key Stage 1 LeaderLeadership TeamICT LeaderCommunity Links

Cathryn Carson EYFS LeaderLeadership TeamSchool Sports Leader

Geraldine Ferris Pupil and Parents Pastoral LeaderLeadership teamPSHCE /SMSC Leader

Michael Collicott Maths LeaderEVC Co-ordinator

Claire Pringle Music LeaderKey Stage 1-2 Transition Leader

Jane Hopper History LeaderJunior Road Safety Group Leader

Amy Gardener Geography LeaderInternational Links Leader

Emma Farries DT Leader KS1 School Council Leader

Charlotte Matthews R.E. LeaderHealthy SchoolsECO Leader

Jen Errington Science LeaderEnglish SupportLibrary

Ruth Alsop ICT Support School Website

Vicky Clare P.E. SupportFrenchSchool Council - Key Stage 2

Callum Gibson Support Library

Hannah Oxnard Support Art

Mr.Franey Peripatetic music teacher

A teacher normally has charge of a class throughoutthe day, but there is specialisation in some subjectareas. Setting operates in English and Maths inUpper Key Stage 2.

Non Teaching StaffLearning Support Staff Mrs. Dawn Quigley

Mrs. Janine HeseltineMrs. Patricia LowrieMrs. Linda TimbeyMrs. Gillian HarrisMrs. Elizabeth FazakerleyMiss Lynne WadsworthMiss Allison AbbottMrs. Anne MaughanMrs. Joanne BirdMrs. Anne Coulson

Secretarial Mrs. Anne DrenonMrs. Karen Storey

Business Manager Mrs Lisa Buckham

Lunch time Supervisory Miss Sally Ann GreenwellAssistants Mrs. Susan Campbell

Mrs. Phyllis OliverMrs. Susan BroughtonMrs. Christine ClarkMrs. Joanne BirdMrs. Susan WaltonMrs. Alison FlintMrs. Helen HallMiss Sarah JeavonsMiss Michelle Smith

Site Manager Mr. Kevin Freeman

Cleaning Staff Mrs. Doreen BarnesMs. Susan KristiansenMrs. Susan Walton

IT Technician Mr. John Dourish

Kitchen Staff Taylor Shaw Catering

Mrs. Katrina HaighMr. Scott RobinsonMrs. Eunice TurnbullMr. Ivan JewellMrs. Cath CurryMrs. Sue MurrayMr. Malcolm WebbMrs. Lucie DaviesMrs. Anne Coulson

Mrs. Marie Scott Mrs. Lisa StrotherMr. Martin WilliamsMrs. Sarah Carr Miss Jane HawesMiss Rebecca CarneyMrs. Cath ThompsonMrs. Sarah Taylor

School Governors



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Admission PolicyThe school adheres to the admission policy as writtenby the L.A. A brief summary of the policy is shownbelow. Fuller details may be obtained from school.

NurseryChildren may apply for their child’s name to be placedon a waiting list from the beginning of the school year(1st September to 31st August) in which the child hashis/her second birthday. A form can be collected fromthe main office.

There is no catchment area for places but policydictates that preference will be given to childrenwhose parents live within the administrative area ofDurham L.A.

All children have equal access to places in nurseryunits regardless of race, gender, religious belief,intellectual, physical, social or cultural background.Criteria for Nursery Admission is on age.

Children are admitted after their third birthdaydepending on the number of spaces. Morning placesare allocated to the older children while youngerchildren access nursery places in the afternoon.

Attendance is normally on a part-time basis. This isthree hours 8.45 a.m. until 11.45 a.m. and 12.15 p.m.until 3.15 p.m. daily.

SchoolIn September 2015 the admission limit is 50. As amaintained primary school in Durham L.A. alladmissions are made direct to the L.A. through the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. However, weencourage parents to contact school and make anappointment to view the school before completingadmission forms.

Programmes of LearningA New Primary National Curriculum was introducedin September 2014. This provided an outline of coreknowledge around which teachers develop excitingand stimulating lessons to promote thedevelopment of pupils’ knowledge, understandingand skills as part of the wider school curriculum.Further information is available on the schoolwebsite on a Curriculum Map and each term inCurriculum Letters.

Every year the children participate in a variety ofperformances for parents and the wider community.

The National Curriculum (and the accompanyingassessment) as delivered in this school is a legalrequirement and, ordinarily, no pupil may beexcused.



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The curriculum is organised in such a way as to offerprogression and continuity throughout. Each yeargroup follows a topic based approach to developcreativity and enrichment within the curriculum aswell as subject specific lessons (e.g. Maths, Englishand Science).

Reception Class enjoying indoor and outdoor areas

Exciting WritingWe plan exciting writing experiences for ourchildren so that they have meaningful purposes fortheir work. Last year different doors appearedaround school. Each week one was ‘activated’ toreveal a character and encourage writing includingan abandoned Darlek appearing from a Tardis door.This year’s activities included pupils in KS1 and KS2visiting Gibside Estate after which children wereinspired to create some wonderful poems for ourPOET TREE.

ICTEach classroom has an interactive whiteboard tosupport learning. Children also access ipads,netbooks, laptops, Beebots and Brobots to developICT skills and support other areas of the curriculum.Equipment is continually being updated. Using ourwebsite you can access class blogs for news andactivities.



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Music Apart from music lessons in class, older children mayaccess L.A. peripatetic music teachers who takechildren with the necessary ability or express aninterest in learning to play brass instruments. MissPringle supports groups and individuals musically inextra-curricular activities such as recorders andchoir.

In June, the choir, along with children from sevenother schools and the Durham Cathedral GirlsChoristers, took part in an exciting concert inDurham Cathedral. This was part of the DurhamCathedral Music Outreach Project. Prior to theconcert, we had rehearsals with James Randle fromDurham Cathedral and we also received a visit fromDr. James Lancelot and some of the girl choristers.

Religious EducationR.E. is provided in accordance with Durham L.A.Agreed Syllabus.

Collective Worship is held every day, within the class,or as a Key Stage. Children are encouraged to take anactive part in assemblies which include a time forquiet consideration and reflection.

Pupils may be withdrawn from Religious Educationand Collective Worship and this should be discussedwith the Head Teacher.

Personal Social Health andCitizenship Education (P.S.H.C.E.)P.S.H.C.E. helps to give pupils the knowledge,understanding and skills they need to leadconfident, healthy, independent lives and to becomeinformed, active, responsible citizens.

P.S.H.C.E. is provided through discrete lessons -S.E.A.L. (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning)as well as through the National Curriculum,assemblies, class discussions, guidance and supportsystems, special projects and other events to enrichpupils’ experiences.

Our focus topic for PSHE and Citizenship is :

EXPECT RESPECTRespect for ourselves and each other

Respect for the staff of the schoolRespect for the building and equipment

Respect for the community and environment

Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND)The school follows the new guidance from Durham LAbased on the 2014 Code of Practice for 0 to 25 Years. Inline with this, you will find the Local Offer and moreinformation on support the school can give childrenwith SEND on our website.

The school’s Inclusion Manager is Mrs Brunton(Assistant Head) who holds the National Award forSEN Co-ordination. She is also the Designated Leaderfor Child Protection.

Preparing to sing in Durham Cathedral

Recorder group


Assessment, Recording andReporting Pupils are continually assessed in all areas of thecurriculum. There are opportunities to discusschildren’s progress during the academic year. Youwill receive a written report of your child’s progressand attainment for the year at the end of thesummer term .

Standardised Attainment Tests/Tasks (SATs)Assessment Tests are used as one part of a range ofassessment evidence to support pupil progress andassist staff in providing the best education for eachpupil. Results achieved at the end of Key Stage 1 (Year2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 6) National Curriculum Testsare available from school.


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Education VisitsThe school believes that educational visits supportpupils learning and general school experiences. Allyear groups participate in educational visits duringthe year. (see Charging Policy)

Gibside

Discovery museum

Lindisfarne

Holy Island

Gibside

Arbeia Roman Fort


Sporting Aim And Provision For SportAt Burnopfield Primary School we aim to offer theopportunity to experience a range of sportingactivities which will be supported by the involvementof outside agencies and extra curricular activities.

The school participates in a wide variety of sportevents including;

l football, cross-country, netball, short tennis and athletics events.

l runners participated in the Durham County National School Games Championship.


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SwimmingChildren in Year 3 will receive swimminginstruction, in the learner pool at CatchgatePrimary School. None swimmers in other yeargroups have an opportunity to improve theirskills during the year.



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Creativity Days & WeeksCreativity Days and weeks are held termlyand are based around a theme. We have hadInternational Weeks, Festivals around theWorld, Enterprise Week, Sport and FitnessWeek, Poet Tree based around Gibside, BakeOff, Science Weeks and Arts weeks. Artists,musicians and specialists contribute to ouractivities across all year groups.

Enterprise Open Day

At Gibside -Art and Poet Tree Week

Bake Off treatsBake Off

Tardis

Bake Off

International Week



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Management of Behaviour – PupilWelfareWe try to promote a friendly, happy and caringatmosphere within the school. The children areencouraged to develop self-discipline and to showrespect for others and their property. The School has aprecise management of behaviour policy based onRights and Responsibilities and Golden Rules.

Rights Responsibilitiesl To be safe l To arrive at school on time

l To be happy l To dress appropriately in school uniform

l To learn l To come prepared for the day

l To be valued l To follow the Golden Rules

Pupils are expected to follow Golden Rules:

Bullying will not be tolerated in any form.The school was given Anti Bullying Accreditation byVIVA in July 2014.

Health and Fitness Week

Golden RulesFollow instructions the first time

Keep hands and feet and objects to yourselfSpeak to everyone with respect

Let everyone learn

SanctionsThe Look

Verbal WarningTraffic Light System

Time out in own classTime out in another class

Name and FrameThe Senior Management Team and lunchtime

supervisors reward children with sticker for goodmanners. These are collected by everyone and

each half term those children who have a full cardof stickers are rewarded. Younger children enjoy

afternoon tea with Mrs. Taylor while older childrenenjoy a McDonalds.

RewardsHouse Points/Stars

Text homeHead Teachers Award

Star of the Week Key Stage 1Golden Time

Danceathon

Ball skills

Opening warm up



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We have Mini Buds in Key Stage 1 and Play Leadersfrom Year 6 who have been trained to supportchildren in the playground.

The Litter Pickers are a dedicated group of childreneager to enhance our school and regularly pick uplitter blown onto our school grounds.

SNAG GroupLed by Mrs. Matthews meet with Taylor Shaw toimprove lunches in school and promote healthyeating. They have achieved the Healthy School Award.

Health and Safety GroupGroup of children led by Mrs. Hopper who support theHead Teacher in raising awareness of health and safetyissues in the school and keep the children safe.

Mrs. Hopper leads the school Junior Road SafetyOfficers. Working with the children they organisecompetitions and activities to raise the awareness ofroad safety. Children in Y3 also have pedestriantraining and y5 and Y6 participate in Bikeabiltiy (safelyusing bicycles on roads).

We have both a Key stage 1 and Key Stage 2 SchoolCouncil. Pupils are elected from Y1 to Y6. They arewonderful ambassadors for our school and have hadpraise from parents, when acting as guides duringEnterprise Day, Governors, visitors, L.A. and OfstedInspectors.

The school was awarded Investors in Children torecognise the ‘Pupil Voice’ in the school.

Eco GroupMrs. Matthews leads the schoolEco Group and they haveachieved The Eco SchoolsAward.

They were awarded Bronze in 2010.

Investigating


Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra-curricular activities are seen as an integral partof a child's personal and social development withinschool. Such activities flourish within school with allchildren encouraged to participate. Some clubs areseasonal while others run throughout the year andinclude:

Football NetballTennisAthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsDrama ChoirRecordersGardeningLet’s Get CookingCraft Multi – SportsCricketStreet DanceLingototsLittle Kickers

During each week the school library is open forchildren to change books.

Our football and netball teams play in local leaguesand cup competitions after school on weekdays.Parental interest and help with transport to awaymatches is greatly appreciated.


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Extended SchoolsBurnopfield Primary School provides a range ofservices and activities often beyond the school day,to help meet the needs of children, their familiesand the wider community. Currently our schooloffers extra - curricular activities, childcare, parentsupport and referrals to a range of services – such ascounselling, Early Years movement, Speech andLanguageTherapyand childandmentalhealthCAHMS.

Child CareBurnopfield Playcare is anOut of School Club offeringbefore and after schoolchildcare provision for childrenaged 4 - 12 years, five days aweek and during schoolholidays. The setting isBurnopfield Primary Schooland provides a safe andsecure environment where all children's needs arecatered for, each treated and respected as individuals.

Burnopfield Playcare has been running for a numberof years. The day to day operations are managed bythe Leader in Charge and a small team of experiencedand qualified staff with a steering group of Trustees. We provide a range of creative play and learningopportunities where children can relax and enjoythemselves, be with friends and use their timeconstructively. You are most welcome to call in andlook around.

Opening TimesMorning Session 7.30 a.m. - 9.00a.m.Afternoon Session 3.00 p.m. – 6.00p.m.Holidays 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. There will be an additional charge of £10 for latecollection after 6.00 p.m. For further information telephone: 07914780804.

Breakfast supplied by Play Care.Breakfast will now only be supplied by Playcare on adaily basis at a cost of 50p per session.



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Parental InvolvementAt Burnopfield we believe strongly in the need todevelop very close links with parents and with thewider community as a whole.

Several parents assist in school on a regular basis bylistening to children read, helping with educationalvisits, preparing teaching resources and displays etc;(All helpers undergo CRB checks)

Parents have also been involved with school staff indeveloping areas within school: - the library, schoolgrounds including the early years outdoor learningenvironment, wild-life garden and, working with alocal artist.

Burnopfield Primary School Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A.)Regular meetings are held to support and organise fund raising events. Through their fund raising which hasincluded Christmas plates and calendars and raffles they have supported school by contributing towards thecost of the gazebo in the quadrangle, bought sports coats and bibs for our teams, new equipment for lunchtime activities, new reading books and funded Year 6 End of Year Leavers Disco and Key Stage 2 Autumn Discoand Key Stage 1 Magic Show and Disco.

All parents are urged to join and support in any way they feel able.

School visit to the Plantation

Helping Reception Class to create monsters

Team colours

Supporting fund raising



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Links with the CommunityWe have many links with our local community. MrsJacobs continues to support school by playing thepiano for Nursery and Key Stage 1 pupils. Othercommunity events and partnerships include:l Fundraising for Children in Need and Red Nose Day

l Working with Burnopfield Partnership and Singing at community events

l Community Day

l Community Week - each year group became involved with a community group in the run up to Christmas

l Book Fair

l Visits to local shops, industries and businesses

l Sports Day, School Fairs and Celebrations

l Darlington and Durham Health Authority ‘Healthy Schools’

l Gibside

l North West Durham Groundworks

l Quantum Special sponsor our Garden Club

l Chris Quigley Education supported Enterprise Week with an ipad for the winning class

l Burnopfield Co-operative Society

l Barclays Bank

l Forest Schools

l Jamie Oliver Kitchen Garden Project

l Local Churches

l Northumbrian Water

l F.A.C.T. Fighting All Cancers.......Together

Supporting CharitiesThis year, we decided to make one charity a focus forfundraising. In October 2014 each year group or classput together a presentation to persuade everyone,including a panel of judges that their charity neededsupport. After stiff competition F.A.C.T. Fighting AllCancers.......Together became our chosen charity.

Fund raising activities included baking cakes to sellduring Bake Off, Danceathon during Health andFitness Week and Wacky Hair Day.

F.A.C.T. Mascot visits on Bake Off Day

Selling cakes Bake Off Day

St. James



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School UniformRoyal blue and grey, with a whitepolo shirt, are the adopted colourscheme for Reception, Key Stage1 and 2. Nursery pupils have ared sweat shirt. (A supply ofjumpers is held in school andorders are taken regularly.)

School P.E. bags and book bagsas well as outdoor jackets arealso available.

FootwearBlack flat shoes. If trainers are worn these must beblack. In line with our Healthy Schools Award allchildren are issued with their first water bottle.

P.E.Please see that your child has a pairof plimsolls, slip-ons if possible,black or blue shorts with a whiteschool P.E. tee-shirt and a shoe bag(available from school) in whichthese items are kept.

Trainers may be worn for gameslessons if they are different fromthe shoes your child came to

General InformationInformation about the school is made available to parents throughout the school year in the form of the FridayLetter, the school website, information from class teachers concerning homework, work covered during theterm, school visits and so on. Class Leaders may also contact parents by text.

Equality Statement A Burnopfield School we strive to create a fair and just school community, that promotes social inclusion,community cohesion and equality, respects diversity and challenges and acts upon discrimination andinequality including bullying.

Burnopfield School provides education for all, acknowledging that the society within which we live is enrichedby diversity. Burnopfield School strives to ensure that the culture and ethos of the school reflects the diversityof ALL members of the school community, where everyone is equally valued and treats one another withrespect and fairness. Pupils are provided with the opportunity to experience, understand and celebratediversity.

school in. In many indoor lessons, children who do nothave plimsolls will do P.E. in their bare feet.

Additional clothing (e.g. sweatshirt for outdoor P.E.)may occasionally be requested in advance by theteacher.

It would be greatly appreciated if names could bemarked on jumpers, coats, anoraks, etc. to enable us tocorrect mistakes and return clothing that has beenmislaid.

JewelleryChildren are encouraged not to bring expensivewatches to school. Following guidance from the L.A.,earrings should not be worn, as they could provedangerous in P.E., games, or during play. Otherjewellery is not allowed for safety reasons (e.g.necklaces).

HairHairstyle/colour should be suitable for school. Hairmust be natural hair tones in colour. Suitability will beat the discretion of the school.

Mobile PhonesChildren are not permitted a mobile phone in school.If a parent requests that their child should carry amobile phone to and from school then during theschool day it must be handed to the class teacher.

School DayFrom September 2013Nursery 8.45 a.m. until 11.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. until 3.15 p.m.Lower Primary (Infant) 9.00 a.m. until 12.00 p.m. 1.15 p.m. until 3.15 p.m.Upper Primary (Junior) 9.00 a.m. until 12.00 p.m. 12.45 p.m. until 3.15 p.m.

It would be a great help if children did not arrive at school before 8.45 a.m. because of supervision difficultiesover widely spread school grounds and buildings. Parents are responsible for their own child in the yard untilteachers enter the yard at 8.50 am.



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School BuildingsThe School is housed in two separate buildings inlarge grounds with ample playing areas and gardens.The Upper Primary classes are housed in the buildingbuilt in 1933. It has two quadrangles, separated by alarge hall, with classrooms around the sides. Newadministrative officers can be found on the groundfloor.

The Lower Primary classes are in a 1970’s buildingwhich has been updated with new windows anddoors. Our Nursery was opened here in September1992. Currently we are developing the school groundsfor our Foundation Stage. A new canopy has recentlyimproved the outdoor learning for our Receptionpupils.

AccessibilityAccessibility improvements continue to be a highpriority. With the support of the L.A. ramps and railshave been installed as well as new doors, accessibletoilets in the Upper and Lower Primary Building andchanges to our Nursery. Most recentlyadministration offices and the Head Teacher’s officehave moved to the ground floor and a lift has beenadded to the Upper Primary Hall. More informationcan be found in our accessibility plan supported bythe L.A.

School SecurityAll visitors must report to the main office in the frontbuilding where a speaker system, close circuittelevision, new security doors and Visitor’s Book allowfor monitoring of our visitors. All visitors must wear avisitors badge. Any adults who have unsupervisedaccess to children must have CRB.

Charging PolicySchool visits are an integral part of the curriculumand are provided on the understanding that costscan be met through voluntary contributions fromparents whenever possible. School funds are limitedand parental co-operation in this matter would begreatly appreciated. The L.A. has introduced a formof indemnity and this must be completed for eachand every school visit.

School MealsSchool meals are cooked on thepremises. A choice of menu hasbeen instituted and has provedto be very popular.From September 2014 children inReception, Year 1&2 can access Free School Mealswhile meals for Key Stage 2 will cost £1.95. Packed-lunches may also be brought, if desired. Two weeksnotice is required before changing from cooked mealto packed lunch or vice versa as the kitchen has toorder food in advance.

Nursery children working in the outdoor and indoor classrooms



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Primary Secondary LiaisonWe work closely with our feeder school, TanfieldSchool of Technology, on a variety of initiativesincluding; Technology, Science, Enterprise, andSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Transition Worker for Tanfield School ofTechnology, spends time each week in our schoolfrom January to July getting to know our pupils whoare to transfer in September.

Transfer to Secondary SchoolAt the age of 11+, most children from this schooltransfer to Tanfield School (Durham L.A.). Some pupilstransfer to Lanchester, St Bede’s (Durham L.A.) whilstothers may go to Whickham Comprehensive or St.Thomas More, in the Gateshead L.A. or to the CityTechnology College (Emmanuel College). Somechildren also take scholarships for private schools inthe Newcastle area.

School WebsiteOur school website can be accessed atwww.burnopfield.durham.sch.ukHere you will find downloadable forms, previousnewsletters and further information about theschool. There is also a link to our Ofsted Inspection.You can access class blogs on our website andFollow us on twitter: Twitter@burnopfield_school

Technology workshop

Attendance (Academic Year 2014)Under Government legislation we must report therates of authorised absence from school. These arelisted as follows:

Authorised absence 96.6% attendance in 2014.

If your child is to be absent from school please leave amessage on the school answer machine or ring schoolbefore 10 a.m. to avoid a first day absent call. It wouldbe most helpful if school could be informed of anyoccasions requiring the child's absence from schooland, after any other absence, a letter to explain whys/he has been unable to attend school (otherwiseabsences are classed as unauthorised). We would askthat parents try to avoid taking family holidays in termtime. There are new procedures in place and holidaysmay not be authorised which can lead to legal action.

Contact FormsShould we need to contact you for any reason,particularly in case of illness, accident or othernecessary information, we would ask you to completean emergency contact form, which is issued whenyour child starts school and updated regularly. Pleasenotify school immediately of any changes,especially mobiles (e.g. in nominated contact,telephone number, and work place).

Teachers2Parents - Text MessagingServiceIn 2009 we introduced a new serviceTeachers2Parents. This enables parents to becontacted very quickly and a text message will be lefton your mobile. School requires one mobile phonenumber as a first contact so you can quickly beinformed of important information regarding yourchild.

This has included:Emergency closures e.g. weatherParents’ evening and fundraiser remindersSports team fixtures and cancellations



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ComplaintsDuring the course of a child's time in school theremay be occasions when incidents happen whichcause concern to parents. These incidents areusually of a minor nature and are easily dealt withby the class teacher in the first instance.

Should parents feel they are not satisfied with theirresponse then they should contact the phase leader,FS - Mrs. Carson, KS1 - Miss. Peacock, KS2 - Mrs.Thompson. Any complaint against staff, pleasecontact Head Teacher directly.

The school has a detailed complaints procedure,which is recommended by Durham L.A. and hasrecently been updated. This is available to parentsfor reference at any time.

ResultsIf any parent would like a copy of the schools KeyStage 1 and Key Stage 2 results please contact themain office on 01207 270397.

Closing StatementWe ask you as parents for your support in our effortsto make Burnopfield Primary School a happy,vibrant and successful community of which we canall feel proud.

School Holidays 2015/2016Holiday Closing Date Date re-open for Teaching purposes

Summer 2015 Friday 17th July Wednesday 2nd September 2015

Autumn Half Term Thursday 22nd October Monday 2nd November 2015

Christmas 2015 Friday 18th December Monday 4th January 2016

Spring Half Term Friday 12th February Monday 22nd February 2016

Easter 2016 Wednesday 23rd March Monday 11th April 2016

Summer Half Term Friday 27th May Monday 6th June 2016

Summer 2016 Wednesday 20th July

Staff Training Days

Tuesday 1st September 2015

Friday 23rd October 2015

Monday 29th February 2016

Thursday 24th March 2016

Friday 17th June 2016

Home/School Agreement At Burnopfield Primary School we have a home/school agreement. This school has always had a very strongpartnership with parents and guardians. This agreement reinforces this partnership and we would be grateful if allparents sign the contract with us.



Design and Print, Durham County Council Tel: 03000 261414

Burnopfield Primary School, Front Street, Burnopfield,

Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6PTTel: (01207) 270397 Fax: (01207) 272856

Email: [email protected]


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