St Mary's Hampton Primary Consultation Document

7/31/2019 St Mary's Hampton Primary Consultation Document

1/4

Consultation document page 1

Your opportunity to contribute to our plansSt Marys Parish Church, together with local parents, is setting up a new school to meet

the need for places in the area. We plan to open our first reception class (30 children) inSeptember 2013. We value all and any feedback as it will help us to develop a school that

will be at the heart of our local community.

More details are also available on the school website at www.st-marys-hampton-primary.org,

where you can download copies of this consultation form.

Please return it to us at St Marys Vicarage, 7 Church Street, Hampton TW12 2EB

by 21 December 2012.

Where will the school be?

We plan to redevelop the Oldfield Centre and

grounds to create a well-equipped, flexible and

stimulating learning environment. The school will

have a new playground as well as a large grassed

area for outdoor activities and a wooded area foroutdoor learning.

The school address will be:

St Marys Hampton CE Primary School

Oldfield Road

HamptonTW12 2HP

You can find a location map and informationabout the redevelopment online atwww.st-marys-hampton-primary.org.

Vision and ethos

Our vision is to create a learning environment in

which each child is supported to achieve their best,

encouraging them to flourish as well-rounded and

happy children.

We will serve local families and the wider community

by providing a high quality educational experience

rooted in Christian belief and practice.

Our core motivations are:

To provide crucial primary places in a small, local,all-through primary (4-11) school;

To support every child to achieve their best, witha strong emphasis on English and Maths andenrichment through Music and Art;

And to share Christian values such as honesty,integrity, respect, tolerance and forgiveness.

Worship and Religious Education will be key

parts of life at the school.

Please read on for information about our plans, and a questionnaire for you to have your say


2/4


Teaching and support staff

We have begun the process of appointing a

Headteacher. S/he will be instrumental in preparing

for the opening of the school in September 2013.

In addition we will appoint a Reception teacher

(and a Teaching Assistant) plus administrative andmaintenance staff. As the school grows we will

appoint teachers year by year. All teachers will be

professionally trained and qualified. Officers fromthe London Diocesan Board for Schools are

strengthening our preparation for the school.

The proposed curriculum

Our vision is to provide a quality education for every

child. The curriculum will be broad, balanced andexciting, embracing a range of learning opportunities.

Learning will be based on the National Curriculum,with an emphasis on Maths and English, particularly

enriched by Music and Art.

Christian perspectives and principles will beintegrated within the context of the curriculum,

when appropriate.

As a school for our local community we will expectto meet the needs of children with a wide range of

abilities and needs; we will comply fully with the

Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.

Admissions policy

Families who live in Hampton South are currently

disadvantaged in their choice of school. We aim to

provide the option of a small and local Church ofEngland primary school serving Hampton, and in

particular families from Hampton South.

After the admission of any pupil with a statement

of Special Educational Needs, where the school is

named on the statement, oversubscription criteria

will be applied in this order:

i. Looked afterchildren and previously Looked afterchildren;

ii. Children with a sibling already on-roll at St MarysPrimary School who will be on-roll when the child

is admitted (applies from September 2014);iii. Children whom the Governors accept have an

exceptional medical or social need for a place

at the school;

iv. Children who live in Hampton South;v. Children who live in Hampton;vi. And other children, with priority to those living

closest to the school.

We welcome applications from families of all faiths

and none. Admission is without regard to churchattendance.

Our recognition of the uniqueness of each child

arises directly from our Christian values; everyone is

created in Gods image. Our curriculum and teaching

will ensure that children of all abilities, faiths and

backgrounds are fully included, encouraged todevelop and given access to all activities. A full copy

of our SEN Policy can be found at

www.st-marys-hampton-primary.org.

Details of the full application process, definitions of

Hampton South and Hampton and the procedure

for allocating children within categories are available

from the school website.

How the school will be run

St Marys Hampton will be a Free School. It is being

jointly planned by a local volunteer group and theLondon Diocesan Board for Schools. The Diocese

already runs 150 C of E schools in London, including

St Mary and St Peters in Teddington, who will supportSt Marys Hampton as part of a family of local schools,

by sharing their expertise with us.

As with all Academy Schools and Free Schools, there

will be an Academy Trust which will enter a Funding

Agreement with the Department for Education (DfE)before the school opens. Funding for the school will

be direct from the DfE rather than via the local

authority. The Funding Agreement sets out the

agreement between the DfE and the Free School.

The Model Funding Agreement can be found here:

http://bit.ly/R9DPCw on the DfE website.

Free from feesParents will not have to pay to send their children to

this school. The day to day running of the school and

decision-making will be undertaken by a Board of

Governors including representatives from: St MarysParish Church, the London Diocesan Board of Schools,

the local community, parents and school staff.

Open days

The Governing Body will be balanced to include

people with a range of skills. Find out more at our

Open Days:

The local community

Hampton Village Christmas Event,

Sunday 2 December 4.00pm-7.00pm.

We will have a display and a Help Desk at Village

Estates, 8 Station Approach, Hampton, TW12 2HY.

Prospective parents

Tuesday 13 November 3.00pm-8.00pm, and

Saturday 17 November 10.00am-2.00pm

at the Oldfield Centre, Oldfield Road,Hampton TW12 2HP.


3/4


St Marys Hampton Church of England

Primary School Questionnaire

Return by 21 December 20121. Please tick the box(es) which best describe you:

I am a

Parent Local Resident Teacher at a local school LA Employee Other

2. If you wish to be kept informed about this proposal,

please provide your e-mail address: .............................................................................................................

3. Do you support the setting up of St Marys School

Yes Maybe No

Why?

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

4. If you are a parent of pre-school children would you consider applying for a place

for your child(ren) at St Marys Hampton CE Primary School?

5. Yes Maybe No

6. Do you support our intention to enter a funding agreement with DfEto run St Marys Hampton CE Primary School?

7. Yes No Dont know

If you have any other comments, recommendations or suggestions, please feel free

to attach a separate sheet.

Please return this form by 21 December 2012 to

St Marys Vicarage, 7 Church Street, Hampton TW12 2EB.

Thank you for your time in reading and completing this consultation document.


4/4


Your comments, recommendations or suggestions

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Please return this form by 21 December 2012 to

St Marys Vicarage, 7 Church Street, Hampton TW12 2EB.

Thank you for your time in reading and completing this consultation document.

St Mary's Hampton Primary Consultation Document

Documents

Transcript of St Mary's Hampton Primary Consultation Document