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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMY, CALNE

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ACADEMY PROSPECTUS

Contents Page

1. Welcome Letter

2. School Aims and Objectives

3. Mission and Ethos Statement

4. List of Governors and Staff

5. General Information

6. The Curriculum

7. Child Protection Statement

8. Behaviour Policy and Home/School Agreement

9. School uniform

10. Complaints Procedure

11. School Dinners

12. Image use

13. Acceptable use

14. Form for faith-based admissions

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Prospectus 2017/18 1

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Holy Trinity Church of England Academy. We were previously a Church of England voluntary aided school but we were an early converter to academy status on 1st May 2012. This prospectus is provided to supply important basic information about the school.

You will be reading this prospectus because you are concerned to find the right school or academy for your child. This involves important decisions and careful, considered thinking. We hope that the following notes will be of help and will answer most of the obvious questions. Please feel free to contact or visit Holy Trinity for any further information. A look around is always the best way to understand the academy, although there is plenty of information on our website.

We welcome close communication with parents and value your support. By working together, we can provide a happy and stimulating environment for your child, which will promote learning, initiative, self-discipline and responsibility, both within school and the wider community. We place strong emphasis on encouraging each child to achieve his/her full potential in a caring Christian community.

We hope that your child will find schooldays enjoyable and rewarding - a time to be remembered and valued.

Please keep this prospectus for future reference.

Yours sincerely,

Graham ShoreHeadteacher.

THE ACADEMY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES


1. To provide a secure and happy environment in which children can develop lively, enquiring minds, question and argue rationally, apply themselves, and so learn effectively.

2. To help children to become responsible, caring individuals, with well developed personal moral values while respecting those of others.

3. To help children explore the spiritual values at the heart of the Christian faith through worship at the academy and in church.

4. To ensure that children reach the highest possible level of competence in both spoken and written language and mathematics.

5. To help children to express themselves creatively through language, movement, art and music.

6. To provide children with a wide range of physical activities both individually and in groups.

7. To help children through religious, historical, geographical and scientific studies to explore the world in which they are growing up and to understand their own particular place within it.

8. To help children use and understand design and technology and computing in modern society.

9. The academy seeks the co-operation and active support of parents and families.


Mission Statement

As a Church of England academy, our Christian values embrace and inspire all

our achievements.

Nurturing – We feel safe, valued and able to take risks.

Inspiring – We all explore learning in fun and exciting ways.

Achieving – We celebrate our successes and look forward to new challenges.


Ethos Statement

We are special and we all matter.

Jesus helps us make the right choices.

God looks after us and we look after each other.


HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

Full Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Academy,Quemerford,Calne,Wiltshire.SN11 0AR

Tel. No: (01249) 812424Fax No: (01249) 817831E-Mail: [email protected]

Headteacher: Mr Graham Shore

Governing Body

Mr DI Conway (Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor)The Revered RA Kenway (ex-officio Governor, Vice Chair)Mr GC Shore (ex-officio Governor, Headteacher)Mr CMR Boase (Foundation Governor)Mrs CS Thornton (Foundation Governor)Mrs JL Warnett (Foundation Governor)Mr S Colby (Foundation Governor)Mr J Gibson (Foundation Governor)Mr M. Snell (Parent Governor)Mrs R Wood (Parent Governor)Mrs K Riccalton (Non-Teaching Staff Governor)Mrs AFM Milford-Silver (Teaching Staff Governor)Mr W. Turner (Co-opted)

The Governors are responsible for agreeing broad policies for the academy, appointing staff, admitting pupils and making sure that the buildings are maintained. They meet regularly, at least twice a term and at other times if necessary.

Permanent Teaching Staff:

Mr G Shore BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH (Headteacher) Mrs J Brown BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH (Assistant Headteacher)Mr J Rumley BA (Hons) PGCE (Assistant Headteacher)

Mrs C Dickerson BEd (Hons)Miss J England BA (Hons) PGCE Master of ArtsMrs C Innes BEd (Hons)Mrs M Fergusson BA(Hons) (SENDco)Mrs A Milford-Silver BA(Hons) PGCE (Pastoral Support Manager)Mr M Riley Education Studies degree, PGCEMr A Seaborne BA(Hons)


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Mrs S Shore BA (Hons) PGCE Mr D Trendell BA (Hons) PGCE

Instrumental Music Teachers are engaged from Wiltshire Music Services (LA) and the Music for Schools Foundation. The school employs a part time speech therapist and has a designated Pastoral Support Manager.

Ancillary Staff:

Mrs CE Ingleton BursarMrs AJ Turner Secretary

Miss M Beer TAMrs R Caldecott TAMrs G Chanin Cleaner in ChargeMrs JChristian CleanerMrs L Dixon TAMrs M Durham TA and Catering AssistantMrs J Evans TA / MDSAMrs M Flynn TAMrs D Garrett TAMrs J Godwin Catering AssistantMrs K. Harflett TA / MDSAMrs C Hillier TA / MDSAMrs Y Hunt TA/MDSAMrs W Lane Breakfast Club Assistant/TAMiss D Phillips TA / MDSAMrs K Riccalton TA / MDSAMrs W Sheen TAMrs M Sunderland TA Mrs R Topham Breakfast Club Assistant, MDSA & CleanerMrs E Wickham Cleaner

Academy Status

Holy Trinity is a mixed primary academy. As a church academy, we enjoy a close relationship with the local Anglican community and with the Diocese of Salisbury. The spiritual, religious and moral nurture of the children reflects this relationship.

We accept boys and girls at the beginning of the academic year in which they are five. Please see the separate admissions policy for further details. Transfer within the maintained sector is mostly to The John Bentley School in Calne, although some of our children go on to other secondary schools/academies in the area.

Absences From the Academy

If your child needs to miss school, please come to reception and pick up a ‘Request for Leave of Absence’ form. These are kept in a dispenser in the reception foyer and are usually printed on blue paper. Please fill in the form and return it to the staff at reception. Forms can also be downloaded from the academy’s website.


We routinely authorise children’s absence for medical/dental reasons, days of religious observance, and family reasons such as bereavement.

We are only allowed to authorise holiday absence during term time in exceptional circumstances and specifically not because holidays are cheaper or the weather is better.

If parents take their children out of school without the academy’s authorisation, the days are recorded as ‘unauthorised’ absences. The Local Authority issues fixed penalty notice fines to parents of children who have five or more days’ unauthorised absence in a six month period.

Please note that attendance at school is not compulsory until children turn five.

THE CURRICULUM

Under Fives

The curriculum for under fives (Foundation Stage 2) is based on the nationally agreed Foundation Stage Curriculum (Revised for 2012). Children are involved in carefully planned activities related to the following areas of learning:

Communication and Language Physical development Personal, Social and Emotional developmentLiteracyMathematicsUnderstanding of the worldExpressive Arts and Design

This takes place in the context of a church academy where spiritual learning is also highly valued. The Academy places high value on good levels of staffing for under fives and employs full time teaching assistant support in the Reception class and throughout Key Stage 1. Children are encouraged to be as independent as possible, by for example, self-registration and dressing themselves for physical education. The under-fives curriculum is designed to prepare children for the national curriculum from the start of year 1.

The National Curriculum

Detailed curriculum statements are available on the academy’s website for parents who would like to read them. A short summary is included in this prospectus.During an average school week, the hours spent teaching, including religious education, but excluding daily collective worship, registration and lunch and other breaks are 21 hours and 40 minutes for Key Stage 1, and 23 hours for Key Stage 2.In accordance with the National Curriculum, the following subjects are taught throughout the academy:

Core subjectsEnglish


Religious EducationScienceMathematicsComputing

Foundation subjectsArtDesign and TechnologyMusicHistoryGeographyPhysical EducationPersonal, Social and Health Education and CitizenshipModern Foreign Languages at Key Stage 2

The academy follows national guidelines and provides daily English and mathematics lessons. All work is carefully matched to the child’s ability. For some activities pupils are grouped together, according to ability and in others according to friendship. There is statutory assessment of children in English and mathematics on entry, at the end of reception year, in year 1 (phonics check), year 2 and year 6. Parents will be notified of their child’s progress and attainment in these tests. Parents also receive an annual report on their child’s attainment and progress.

Cross Curricular Learning

Wherever possible, learning is linked across subjects. Children are given opportunities to apply skills learned in other subjects, and encouraged to see the links between different areas of learning. In this way, they readily see the practical value of their learning and they are interested and stimulated into wanting to find out and to learn. Children’s learning is carefully recorded to ensure continuity throughout the academy. Children are encouraged to continue their learning outside of school by carrying out further research into school topics.The academy’s curriculum is carefully designed to make the most of cross curricular learning and is also rooted in the local area and the opportunities it provides.

Educational Visits All classes go on at least one visit outside of school each year, and usually more. These are invaluable in giving children first hand experience, and encouraging active learning. These are examples of educational visits during the 2016-17 academic year.

Reception: To be confirmedYear 1: Farleigh Hungerford Castle (castle topic) (£12.50 -2016-17 price)Year 2: Museum of Cosume (art) and Avebury (history topic)Year 3: Roman Baths or Chedworth Year 4: Oxenwood Residential 3-day visit (£140 -2016-17 price)Year 5: SS Great Britain (history link)Year 6: Beacon Residential 5-day visit (£250 -2016-17 price)


Year 6 also attend the Leavers’ celebration event at Salisbury Cathedral each July.

The academy needs to cover its costs. If you find it difficult to pay for these trips, please make an appointment to speak confidentially to the Headteacher. Parents/carers can pay in small amounts or be given longer to pay; we will be unable to guarantee that the trips will go ahead if we have not received all monies.

Learning Skills

The academy places great emphasis on teaching the skills that children require to be independent learners. We are preparing them for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world, where knowledge is doubling every few years and the things we learned 10 years ago are often now irrelevant. In the past, success in school has often meant success in life, but this is less and less certain. Being a good learner is more important now than ever.

English

The academy’s English teaching is the new national curriculum, which has been implemented since September 2014. The full curriculum can be accessed online at https www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum

Speaking and Listening

The importance of talk and discussion cannot be over-emphasised. Children are given opportunities to develop the ability to speak with confidence, clarity and fluency in classes, in groups and also to the whole school, sometimes including parents in Collective Worship. It is important that children also learn to listen. Active listening to stories, poems, rhymes, reports, arguments and so-on all increase our powers of speech, collaboration and critical thinking. Drama is used to develop children’s imagination and confidence and to help make sense of the world around them. It is an alternative way of expressing thoughts, feelings, ideas and emotions. In the youngest classes dramatic play may take place in the classroom, in the home corner, or creative play area. Drama is often linked to story telling, for example, during the exciting visits to school by theatre workshops.

Reading

Children should derive a great deal of pleasure from books and read for enjoyment, interest and information. The school has an outstanding fiction library, which aims to fire children’s imagination and their love of books. Non-fiction books are kept in the book corners of all the classrooms. We aim for all children to read with enjoyment, fluency and understanding.

Up to Year 3, phonics is taught to all children daily in a very structured way using the government’s recommended ‘Letters and Sounds’ framework.

Throughout the academy, we operate a home/school reading system. Children take home their reading folder and book each day. We also ask parents to hear their children read as often as they can and to record a comment. We have a range of


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reading scheme books which are colour banded and kept in the library. The scheme is structured so that a child may be placed at an appropriate level and read as many books as possible in order to form a wide reading vocabulary. As soon as possible, usually from Year 3 or 4, children are encouraged to choose their own reading book from the library. The children can borrow an additional picture, story or non-fiction book each week. We encourage children to read broadly rather than seeing reading as a race through the stages of the scheme.

The school has regular Book Fairs when parents may browse hundreds of books.

Well known authors or poets sometimes visit the school and work with children.

Writing

Children are encouraged to express themselves in writing for a wide variety of purposes and audiences. Creative, poetry, letter and story writing are produced, as well as descriptive, factual, and persuasive writing. Computing is used as a tool for writing throughout the school. Good readers make the best writers. As children read they are encouraged to notice and imitate the structures and phrases suitable to each text type.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

These are areas of knowledge that have to be learned. Children need regular practice and experience of writing words and letter combinations. Children’s natural ability to spell varies widely and is independent of other abilities in English, although regular readers are usually the best spellers because they learn to recognise correct spellings. Phonics teaching is important and children are given regular practice. As children progress through the school they will take spellings home to learn each week. We use the government’s recommended ‘Letters and Sounds’ phonics scheme. Punctuation and grammar are taught from the very beginning, as children learn to write. For older children there are separate lessons, but always with the focus on applying the knowledge they have learned.

Handwriting

Handwriting is taught throughout the school, starting with hand-eye co-ordination, pencil control, letter formations and word construction. Joined handwriting is introduced when it is felt that the child’s hand-eye co-ordination and pencil control has sufficiently developed. Children are encouraged to work neatly with good presentation. A commercial spelling/handwriting scheme is used to support learning. Children move on to writing with a pen once their handwriting has reached a sufficient standard. Children who attain good consistent handwriting achieve a pen licence, which is presented during a parents’ celebration assembly on a Friday.

Mathematics

The aim of mathematics in our academy is to instil confidence and enjoyment of the subject. During the daily mathematics sessions, children develop their skills through


regular practice, both written and oral. They gain experience in number manipulation, and deal with mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They become skilled in making predictions and estimations. They also experience other aspects of mathematics such as length, time, weight, capacity, money and shape. Children are given the challenge of problem solving, in order to develop skills and concepts in meaningful situations.Mathematics is taught in accordance with the new national curriculum (2014) available at www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum .

Religious Education and Collective Worship

Holy Trinity is a Church of England Academy and has close links with the Church. The Trust Deed, which dates back to 1866 states that the children should be taught according to the faith of the Church of England. Our local vicar often visits the school and leads Collective Worship. The academy has daily Collective Worship led by staff, children or visitors. Parents of children in all state schools have the right to withdraw their children from collective worship and religious education.

At Holy Trinity, we believe it is important to find a good balance in the total development of the child, so it is essential that spiritual needs are catered for. The academy follows the Locally Agreed Syllabus for religious education, in line with virtually all schools and academies in Wiltshire. Stories from the Old and New Testament are included as well as stories with a moral basis and the lives of saints and famous people. Learning about and from other religions is also an important aspect of Religious Education. In Key Stage 1 children learn about Judaism, and in KS2 they also study Islam and Sikhism.

We are fortunate in being a Church academy, knowing that we have the prayers and support of the Church family in our work with children. We hope that the attitudes, respect and friendship shown to all in our academy, and to those who visit, will result in a loving, caring, and stable environment in which children can grow and develop mentally, physically and spiritually.

Science

Children are encouraged to explore the world around them, beginning with themselves and their immediate environment. We aim to develop the skills of prediction, testing, investigation, and logical thinking. Children learn to hypothesise, predict, test and then form their own conclusions based on evidence. Children are encouraged to develop the ability to record their work in the most appropriate manner and to be able to discuss and analyse the results.

Children use a range of equipment such as magnifying glasses, microscopes, lenses, measuring equipment, magnets, and electrical components. In handling equipment, children learn the need for proper use, care, and safety.

Computing


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We aim to equip the children with the skills and knowledge to cope with an increasingly computer orientated world. To do this we currently have 90 laptop computers, enabling every child to use their own machine in their classroom. Our internet provider, South West Grid for Learning, operates a filter to block material unsuitable for children. The school has a wide range of software for use with its computers; a mixture of programs written specially for education and some that are industry standard. Additional equipment enables children to gain practical experience of data sensing and monitoring, to control models and run simulations of computer control in the real world. The new national curriculum puts great emphasis on computer programming, putting children in control of the machine rather than being users of software designed by others. The academy has embraced this approach and children in all year groups construct programs in increasingly complex languages.

Art and Design

Art includes drawing, painting, collage, colours, printmaking, textiles and three-dimensional work. We have a very rich curriculum which encompasses a wide range of materials, techniques and tools, learning about shape, colour, form, light and shade. Children learn about and from famous artists, adopting the styles of different historical periods and cultures. From year 1, children have a sketchbook in which to record their work.

Design and Technology

Design and Technology aims to help children solve problems in practical and creative ways. This is accomplished through careful study of existing designs, handling a wide range of materials, and engaging in a loop of designing, making, evaluating and redesigning. Children are encouraged to use a range of tools with confidence and safety, learning to assess risks.

Geography

Geography extends children’s knowledge and understanding of the world in which we live. We aim to develop children’s enquiry initially into their own environment and the local area. As children’s knowledge of the world develops their geographical study encompasses exploration, discovery and global issues. Children develop an understanding of how the social and natural environments interact. The curriculum is designed to help children develop the skills needed to carry out geographical investigation and to interpret information. Trips and residential visits are also used to develop field study skills.

History

Through history we aim to develop an understanding of the passage of time and change. Children are introduced to the skills of historical inquiry through a number of study units, focussing on key periods in the history of the UK and on major civilizations around the world. Wherever possible, artefacts or other primary evidence is used to provide sources of information. Children’s imagination and empathy with historical characters and situations is encouraged at every opportunity.


Historical study progresses through time periods in chronological order, from Neolithic times to World War 2. The rich history of our locality is fully incorporated in our teaching with lots of trips and field study.

Music

Children are encouraged to enjoy a wide variety of music from different cultures and historical periods, often linked to studies in other subjects. Action songs, singing games and rhyme work help both mental and physical co-ordination. Memory is developed through rote learning of songs and rhymes. By playing and singing together children gain confidence and their social development is enhanced. Creating sound pictures, imitating sounds, writing and painting in response to music develops the imagination.

Children prepare items to perform in collective worship, and they participate in musical productions, giving them a sense of purpose and achievement. It is important that children have opportunities to experience ‘live’ music, so musicians are invited to perform in the academy.

Children have the opportunity of having peripatetic music lessons in a range of instruments currently including woodwind, violin, keyboards and guitar. Currently about 70 children do this. An annual concert is held where these children can perform for their parents.A professional instructor is employed to teach weekly African drumming lessons to years 3 and 4. The school has a dedicated music room, where there are sufficient keyboards for a whole class to be taught.

Physical Education

The programme of PE includes gymnastics, games and games skills, dance, swimming, athletics and outdoor adventurous activities. Through the course of each year we aim to achieve an appropriate balance of these elements. Whenever possible, opportunities are provided for children to further extend their physical development through after-school sports clubs and matches against other schools.

Holy Trinity has a hall with both large and small climbing apparatus, a playing field marked with a football pitch, a six-lane running track and rounders pitch (according to the season) and a playground with various markings, including a netball court. There are links with local sports clubs, through whom specialist coaching is provided. We regularly work with a skipping expert to promote this form of exercise throughout the academy.Parents and friends are most welcome to attend the annual Sports Day, which takes place each summer term. This is a competitive event, with a mixture of team games and individual races.Swimming sessions take place at the local leisure centre. Children swim in years 2 to 6 and nearly all children go well beyond the national standard of being able to swim 25 metres by the age of 11.


The academy employs specialist coaches to teach alongside class teachers, ensuring high quality lessons for all. We also have close links with local sports clubs.

Languages

Children are introduced to everyday French from Reception year and have regular lessons from year 3. Other languages are taught in an incidental way such as teaching children to answer their names on the register in different languages. Children in year 3 are introduced to Latin when they study the Romans in history. Every year the academy has a week devoted to studying culture from countries around the world and language forms a significant part of this.

Personal, Social and Health Education

The PSHE curriculum is a vital part of the work of primary schools and academies. Teaching children about their rights and responsibilities, how to stay healthy and safe, and how to interact with others is done in timetabled lessons, but runs through everything we do. We follow the government’s PSHE programme ‘SEAL’ (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), and have additional programmes of drugs and sex education. Details of these are available in the academy. We also hold an anti-bullying week each year where we reinforce the vital messages about bullying to all children. Please note that sex education is always taught in consultation with parents and that parents have the right to withdraw their children from this part of the curriculum.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Various clubs meet after school and at break times. The list changes according to season but may include such activities as choir, recorders, netball, football, crafts, gymnastics, multi-sports, science, tag rugby and languages. The range of clubs is limited by the available space, time and adults.

Community Links

The academy has a close relationship with the Anglican Church and the church communities in Calne, and uses Holy Trinity Church and St Mary’s Church for services and festivals.

We raise funds for local charities, and we invite groups and individuals to share their experiences with us. Through governors and parents the academy has connections with industry, which has enabled us to enhance our computers, sports and other equipment, and also the school premises. Holy Trinity takes part in community events such as the annual Remembrance Day service and the lantern parade. Events such as the Summer Fete, Fashion Show and Friends fund raising activities are open to all, and are supported by individuals and local businesses.

Secondary Liaison


Most pupils transfer to The John Bentley School at the end of Year 6, although every year some go to Chippenham schools and a few to the independent sector. During Year 6 the pupils spend several days at The John Bentley School accompanied by the class teacher, which allows them to begin to familiarise themselves with the geography of the school and secondary school life. In the summer term the pupils spend a further day at John Bentley working in their Year 7 tutor groups.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN/CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

All school staff, teaching and non-teaching, have an important role to play in recognising child protection issues and in taking appropriate action. Annual training is given to all staff, volunteers and governors.

All staff at the academy undergo enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks, and do not start until these have been completed. Regular helpers are also checked. Unchecked adults are never left alone with any child.

The school has a Child Protection Policy in place. Copies of this document are available from the office and on the school website. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that:

any pupil who suffers abuse, or is at risk, receives the care and attention to which he/she has the right

all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are aware of the child protection procedures laid down by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and do not hesitate to use them

It must be appreciated that because child abuse raises very sensitive issues, confidentiality is paramount. All concerns reported to us are kept in the strictest confidence, but we can never guarantee any child or adult that information given to us will not be passed on to other relevant professionals.

The Headteacher has a legal duty to report suspected cases of child abuse to the Social Services Department without delay. If a child comes to school with possible signs of abuse or says things which alert the suspicion of staff, we are duty bound to report this. We have no wish to cause offence, but nationally, major failures in child protection have repeatedly been traced back to professionals being reluctant to pass on information and concerns. If your child is transferring from another school, any child protection concerns will be shared between the headteachers.

It is the role of the school staff to listen and report their concerns. It is the role of the Police and Social Services to investigate.


Holy Trinity Church of England AcademyPOSITIVE BEHAVIOUR POLICY & HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

Introduction

Good behaviour is essential to ensure that children grow personally, socially, academically and spiritually. We aim to work with parents to encourage pupils to achieve their potential. It is important for all staff members, children, parents and governors to be aware of the expectations regarding behaviour, so the academy has a common agreed policy which is regularly monitored and reviewed. This is a positive behaviour policy, which centres on praise, encouragement and fostering self-esteem. It encourages children to take responsibility for their actions and behaviour. The academy values the support of parents in implementing the behaviour policy and asks all parents to read and sign the 'Home-School Agreement' and discuss the relevant parts of the agreement with their child.

How our Positive Behaviour Policy Works

At its heart, positive behaviour promotes a learning environment in which pupils are well motivated, and where self-esteem can flourish. Clear expectations of behaviour are established throughout the academy community, and these are continually reinforced through praise, individual and class rewards for good behaviour and a hierarchy of sanctions that are applied to behaviour that does not meet expectations.

School rules1. Treat others as you would like to be treated2. Look after the academy and its environment3. Move around the academy in a safe and quiet manner4. Speak kindly and politely to others at all times5. Always do your best.

Class rulesAt the beginning of each year, each class will decide, through discussion with the teacher, a set of positive class rules. This ensures that the children know what behaviours are expected in the classroom at all times.A system of individual rewards points operates throughout the academy. It focuses

on children behaving in ways that lead to them developing as good learners. Certificates are awarded in assemblies when children reach certain milestones in

reward points and also to children who exhibit outstanding one-off actions.

Sanctions


Classroom Discipline Procedure

This procedure begins again each day.First warning, which is recorded on paper.Second warning (recorded). The child may be asked to sit away from their group for 2 minutes to think about their behaviour.

Third warning (recorded). The child will sit away from their group for 5 minutes to think about their behaviour. Fourth warning (recorded). Go to the Headteacher. Parents will be contacted by the Headteacher. In the absence of the Headteacher the child may be sent to an Assistant Head or other senior member of staff.

If the child has received ten warnings over the course of the week, they will be sent to the Headteacher to reflect on their behaviour, who will then contact the child’s parents.

Warnings are given for behaviour that is dangerous, disrespectful or interrupts teaching and learning. Some stages of this process may be skipped when necessary. Severe misbehaviour, such as fighting, vandalism or verbal abuse will be dealt with immediately by the Headteacher without going through the first four stages.

In implementing this procedure staff will use the language of ‘good choices’ – as per the school ethos statement.

A few children with particular difficulties may be outside this system, or have additional strategies in place. This will be part of a My Support Plan drawn up in consultation with the child’s teacher, child’s parents, the school’s special needs coordinator and, often, outside agencies such as the local authority’s behaviour support service.

Lunchtime and Playtime

There is a set of clear expectations for behaviour at lunchtime and playtime. Good behaviour is noticed and rewarded. Serious behaviour incidents are dealt with using a system of yellow and red cards. Pupils receiving a red card miss two days of break times.

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Home - School Agreement

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy is a caring academy whose teachers and governors welcome partnership with parents in the education of their children.We aim to create a successful partnership between home and school in order to provide an enriching, rewarding learning experience for the children.We believe our partnership with you will be improved by this 'Home-School Agreement' which makes clear the rights and responsibilities of all in our school community.


As a Christian Academy in the Anglican tradition the Headteacher, Governors, Teachers and Support Staff will, to the very best of their ability, use the resources available to them

to:-

meet your child's entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum, delivering this to a high professional standard.

provide a safe and secure learning environment that maximises children's potential maintain the ethos of the school and enable your child to develop their knowledge, skills, attitudes and

understanding to prepare them for the future improve standards by monitoring progress and setting targets for improvement Keep you informed of your child's progress, and the life of the school identify and help children with special educational or behavioural needs promote and follow the academy's Positive Behaviour Policy Offer equal opportunities to all offer you opportunities to become involved in the life of the school community contact you if your child is not in school and you have not contacted us

As family I/we will try to the best of my/our ability to:-

help my child to make the most of their time at Holy Trinity Ensure my child comes to school every day, on time, rested and healthy seek permission for unavoidable absence, and tell school if my child cannot attend through sickness by

10am on the first day of absence provide school with accurate and up-to-date contact information tell the academy about concerns, problems or circumstances that might affect my child's learning or

behaviour support the academy's policy on uniform and Positive Behaviour, and provide the necessary kit for

PE/Swimming/Art etc. show an interest in everything my child does in school, and support them in homework, reading and

other home learning opportunities attend parents evenings and have a regard for activities and open evenings at the academy, attending

whenever possible

Parent/Guardian Signature.....................................................................................................As a pupil I will try to the best of my ability to:-

be honest, friendly, kind and helpful. wear my school uniform properly. move around the academy safely and quietly remember to bring into school what I need for each day. look after things and share.

Child's Signature................................................................


Holy Trinity Cof E AcademyDress Code Policy

PrinciplesIt is our policy that all children should wear clothing that is in keeping with a purposeful learning ethos. We provide a complete list of the items needed for children’s school uniform in this policy.Aims Our policy for children’s school uniform is based on the belief that a school uniform;

Promotes a sense of pride in the academy Creates a feeling of community and belonging Is practical and smart Identifies the children within the academy Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be) Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance

When is a Uniform RequiredChildren are required to wear the uniform to the academy at all times. All pupils must wear the uniform when representing the academy at events outside the academy, unless specified. Children are ambassadors for Holy Trinity at all times, and never more so than when larger groups are on school trips. The children should wear the uniform with pride as it identifies them as pupils of our academy. The only exceptions to this policy are non-school uniform days or dress up days when the children can wear their own clothes.Uniform Requirements

Grey or black trousers or shorts Grey or black pinafore or knee length skirt White polo shirt (with or without logo) Grey or green woollen tights Green sweatshirt or cardigan, ideally with the school logo Green gingham dress during the warmer months Black shoes with flat heel In the summer, sandals or slip-on shoes can be worn. Please make sure

that they are secure for children running around on the playground. Children with sandals or slip-on shoes will not be allowed to access the timber trail.

Flip-flops must not be worn. If it is a wet or cold day and your child needs to wear wellies or warm

boots to travel to school, please make sure they have normal school shoes to change in to.

PE Kit The children will need a T-shirt and a pair of shorts for indoor PE


If the weather is cold they should also bring tracksuit bottoms and a sweatshirt

Trainers should be worn for all games activities. Football boots should be worn for activities on the school field during

the winter months.

Jewellery and Make Up Pupils with pierced ears may wear a single stud earring or a pair of stud

earrings For safety reasons, children must not wear rings or necklaces Friendship bracelets and loom bands are not allowed A medical alert bracelet is allowed Children must not wear make-up Fake tattoos and nail polish should be removed before coming to school

HaircutsJust as we expect children to dress appropriately for school, we also expect them to adopt a suitable, age appropriate hairstyle. If as an academy, we feel that a hairstyle is unsuitable (any style that could draw attention to the child and single them out from the rest of the school) we will ask for it to be rectified.

Any hair longer than the collar or too near the eyes must be tied back at all times.

LabellingAll items of school uniform should be clearly labelled. Any lost property will be returned to the owner as soon as possible or placed in the lost property box in the hall. Seasonal ClothingChildren should come to school dressed appropriately at all times of the year. This includes wearing a coat, hat and gloves during the winter and a sun hat in the summer. Complaints

Formal complaints Procedure:

There are 3 stages to the school complaints procedure:

Stage 1 – complaint heard by the Class Teacher Stage 2 – complaint heard by the Headteacher Stage 3 - complaint heard by the board of governors’ complaints appeal panel – but

cannot involve any governor involved in Stages 1 or 2.

You should be clear about the difference between a concern and a complaint. Informal concerns, taken seriously at the earliest stage, will reduce the numbers that develop into formal complaints.


Concern – defined as ‘an expression of worry or doubt over an issue considered to be important for which reassurances are sought’.

Raising Concerns - informal and immediate addressing of issues, by a relevant staff member. To be completed within 3 months.

Complaint – defined as ‘an expression of dissatisfaction however made, about actions taken or a lack of action’.

The underlying principle is that concerns ought to be handled, if at all possible, without the need for formal procedures. In most cases classroom teachers will receive the first approach and it would therefore be beneficial if staff were able to resolve issues on the spot, including apologising where necessary, so that concerns do not develop into formal complaints.

In other cases, where the complaint is about the school but not from a parent/carer, it will be the Headteacher that will receive an approach; again it is beneficial if they can resolve the issue.

Any complaints that are potentially child protection issues will automatically invoke the school’s child protection procedures.

SCHOOL DINNERS

Hot school dinners are provided by Sue Brady Catering, from Marlborough. This firm have been in business for 15 years and provide lunches to many of the schools in the area. All their meat is sourced from Sumbler’s Butchers, Marlborough, fish from M & J Seafood and fruit and vegetables are as local and seasonal as possible. We have been very impressed by the quality of the food. Food is cooked at the company’s kitchens in Marlborough and delivered to the school each day in heated boxes.

The cost of a dinner is currently £2.50, but all children in Reception class, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free meal. Parents can still send their children with a packed lunch if they wish.

The ordering system works like this:1. See the menu / order form 2 weeks in advance – menus are sent home as paper copies and can also be printed from the company website www.suebradycatering.com . You can also order online until midday on Wednesday of the week before you want the lunch.

2. On the menu, tick the option you would like each day. Any days that you don’t want school lunch, leave blank. Fill in your child’s name and class (you need only do this once on each form).

3. Send the order form into school by 9.00 on Thursday of the week before you want the lunch, with the payment – cheques or cash only, please – no cheques under £7.50. One cheque per family.


http://www.suebradycatering.com/

4. If your child is off sick, phone the company (Tel No 01672 519200) by 9.00 am and you can have a credit for another week. Please clearly mark the following week’s order form with your name and the date that your credit was for.

PLEASE NOTE that no meals will be provided if they have not been paid for in advance, by lunchtime on Thursday of the previous week. Children will not be able to bring money on the day and have a school meal, and if you forget to pay there will not be any food.

Children eligible for free school meals

The ordering process will be exactly the same for children who have free school meals. Just mark what you want on the menu, but don’t include payment. We have a list of those families claiming free meals and we will send payment for them. If you do claim free meals it is important that you keep your claim up to date, otherwise we won’t be able to pay for them.

Are you eligible for free school meals? The answer is Yes for Children whose parents or carers are in receipt of one of the following: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance an income-related employment and support allowance Child Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190 as

assessed by HMRC. the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

Please call at the school office to collect a free school meals claim form. Do this well in advance because the benefit cannot be backdated.

FREE SCHOOL MEALS ALSO MEANS PUPIL PREMIUM. If you meet the criteria above for free meals then the school will also receive £1200 per year of pupil premium money. This is used to ensure that your child does not fall behind others in school. But you MUST let us know. Now that school dinners are free for younger children we have no other way of telling if you’re eligible for pupil premium.

School Lunches - FAQ

Is there a vegetarian option?Yes - always. The vegetarian options follow the main option as closely as possible, e.g. using quorn instead of meat in a lasagne.

What about other special dietary requirements? These are all catered for. Please write your requirements clearly on the order form e.g. “Gluten free please”.

I hope that this gives you all the information that you need. If you have any other queries, please ask at the office.


Initially we will send out menus to all children, so that you can see the food on offer. As time passes we will get to know the ‘regulars’ and will only send menus to them. You will always be able to pick a menu up from the school office or print one off from the company website.

Dear parent/carer

This letter explains why we will need to ask for your consent before we are able to take photographs of your child during their time at Holy Trinity CofE Academy.

Generally photographs are a source of pleasure and pride. We believe that the taking and use of photographs can enhance the self-esteem of children and their families and therefore is something to be welcomed and appreciated.

We may take photographs for a number of reasons whilst your child is with us, including:● documenting and recording education activities● recording their learning and development progress● recording and celebrating special events and achievements


We will also encourage children to be active learners, and to become involved in using cameras themselves by taking photos of their surroundings, activities and of each other.

We do however recognise that with the increased use of technologies, particularly digitally and online, the potential for misuse has become greater and we understand that this can give rise to concern. We will therefore endeavour to put effective safeguards in place to protect children and young people by minimising risk.

We are mindful of the fact that some families may have reasons why protecting a child’s identity is a matter of particular anxiety. If you have special circumstances either now or at any time in the future which would affect your position regarding consent, please let us know immediately in writing.

We have a specific policy regarding the use of images and also include the safe use of mobile phones and personal devices as part of our online safety policy, which you are welcome to view or take a copy of at any time.

To comply with the Data Protection Act 1988, we need your permission before we can photograph or make any recordings of your child. If your child is old enough to express their own view, you may want to consult with them about categories of consent, and we invite you to use this letter to explore their feelings about being photographed at the setting.

Please read and complete the attached forms and do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries.

Yours sincerely Headteacher

Parental Consent for Images

This form is valid for the period of time your child attends Holy Trinity CofE Academy. The consent will automatically expire after this time. We will not re-use any photographs or recordings after your child leaves the academy without additional consent.

We will not use the personal information or full names (which means first name and surname) of any child or adult in a photographic image or video on our website, online, in our prospectus or in any of our other printed publications.


If we use photographs of individual children, then we will not use the full name of that child in the accompanying text or photo caption. If we name a child in any text then we will not use a photograph of that child to accompany the article.

We may include pictures of children and staff that have been drawn by the children. We may use group photographs or footage with general labels. We will only use images of children who are suitably dressed.

We will discuss the use of images with children in an age appropriate way and to role model positive behaviour.

This consent can be withdrawn by parent/carer at any time by informing Holy Trinity CofE Academy in writing.

Please Circle as Appropriate

May we use your child’s photograph/image in displays around the school/setting? Yes / NoMay we record your child’s image or use videos for assessments, monitoring or other educational uses within the school/ setting? These images or recordings will be used internally only. Yes / NoMay we use your child’s photograph/image in our prospectus and other printed publications that we produce for educational and promotional purposes? Yes / No

May we use your child’s image on our website or other electronic communications? Yes / No

May we record your child’s image on webcam for appropriate curriculum purposes? Yes / NoAre you happy for your child to appear in the media e.g. if a newspaper photographer or television film crew attend an event organised by the setting? Yes / No

Are you happy for the school to print images of your child electronically? Yes / No

I have read and understood the conditions of use and I am also aware of the following:o Websites can be viewed worldwide and not just in the United Kingdom where UK law applies.o The press are exempt from the Data Protection Act and may want to include the names and

personal details of children and adults in the media. I/we will discuss the use of images with our child/ren to obtain their views, if appropriate. As the child’s parents/guardians, we/I agree that if we/I take photographs of our child/ren which include

other children, then we will only use these for our personal use.

Name of Child: Date:Parent’s/Carer’s Name: Parent’s/carer’s signature:Child’s Signature (if appropriate):


Parent/Carers Acceptable Use Policy Statements I have read and discussed the Acceptable Use Policy (attached) with my child

I know that my child will receive online safety (e-Safety) education to help them understand the importance of safe use of technology and the internet, both in and out of school.

I am aware that any internet and computer use using school equipment may be monitored for safety and security reasons and to safeguard both my child and the academy’s systems. This monitoring will take place in accordance with data protection and human rights legislation.

I understand that the academy will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that pupils cannot access inappropriate materials but I appreciate that this is a difficult task.

I understand that if the academy has any concerns about my child’s safety online, either at school or at home, then I will be contacted

I understand that if my child does not abide by the academy’s Acceptable Use Policy then sanctions will be applied in line with the schools behaviour and anti-bullying policy. If the school believes that my child has committed a criminal offence then the Police will be contacted

I, together with my child, will support the academy’s approach to online safety (e-Safety) and will not deliberately upload or add any images, video, sounds or text that could upset, threaten the safety of or offend any member of the school community

I know that I can speak to the school Online Safety (e-Safety) Leader (Mr Shore), The Computing Subject Leader (Mr Riley), my child’s teacher or the Head Teacher if I have any concerns about online safety (e-Safety)

I will visit the school website (http://holytrinitycalne.co.uk/) for more information about the school’s approach to online safety as well as to access useful links to support both myself and my child in keeping safe online at home

I will visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents, www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety, www.internetmatters.org www.saferinternet.org.uk and www.childnet.com for more information about keeping my child(ren) safe online

I will support the school and my child by role modelling safe and positive online behaviour (such as sharing images, text and video responsibly) and by discussing online safety with them when they access technology at home

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMYQuemerford, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0AR

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Prospectus 2017/18

I have read the Parent Acceptable Use Policy.

Child’s Name………………………………………………. Class…………………………

Parents Name……………………………………………........Parents Signature………………………….

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http://www.childnet.com/

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/

http://www.internetmatters.org/

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents

Tel: 01249 812424Email: [email protected] FOR ADMISSIONHoly Trinity is a self governing school and therefore admissions are determined by the Governing Body. Parents seeking admission for their child to the school are asked to complete this form and return it to the Clerk to the Governors, c/o Holy Trinity School. The ‘Standard Number’ for admission in any school year is 30 pupils. In the event of applications exceeding this number for any school year, children are admitted in accordance with the governors published Admissions Policy which is attached.

Completed forms MUST be returned by 15th January for any admissions during the following school year, September-August. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE WILTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FORM IS SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE AS WELL AS RETURNING THIS FORM TO HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL.

1. SURNAME of child: 2. CHRISTIAN name of child:

3. Date of birth of child 4. Home address:

5. Tel No: Mobile No:

6. Names and dates of birth of any older children in your family who are currently attending Holy Trinity School:

7. Please give details below of your reasons for wishing your child to attend Holy Trinity School. (If your request is made on denominational grounds, please complete section 7a).

7a. REQUEST ON DENOMINATIONAL GROUNDS.(This information is required in order to obtain the appropriate reference)

Name of Minister of Religion:______________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Status and Religious Denomination:

8. If you are applying to other schools, is Holy Trinity your first preference? Yes/No

9. NAMES OF PARENTS (BLOCK CAPS PLEASE)

Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other:____________ Name:________________________________________________________ Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other:____________ Name:________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Tel No: ________________________________________________Date______________________

FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY Received: School Year:


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