Downe Manor Primary School

Downe Manor Primary School Prospectus 2014/2015 Downe Manor Primary School Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 6NW 020 8845 1155 Website: http://www.downemanor.ealing.sch.uk/ Down Way Northolt Middlesex UB5 6NW Tel: 0208 845 1155 Fax: 0208 842 2925 Email: general@downemanor.org.uk Website: www.downemanor.ealing.sch.uk/

Uniform Welcome to Downe Manor Primary School Downe Manor is a well established and successful primary school. In November 2011 Ofsted rated us as a good school and we continue to strive to become outstanding. Visitors and pupils tell us that we are a harmonious school community with good pupil & staff relationships and that we provide good teaching and additional support to all children. Our school can be found in Northolt and it serves the immediate area. Downe Manor Primary School benefits from a new purpose built school, specialist facilities and extensive grounds. We endeavour to provide a happy and stimulating environment for all pupils and staff. Children and learning are at the heart of the school. To achieve educational success we set high standards and we keep to them. We believe that successful learning comes through effective teaching, interesting lessons, hard work, effective behaviour management, and good attendance. We are determined to maximise the learning of all our children, increase their sense of self-belief and strengthen their respect for each other. We want children to enjoy their learning, have fun and learn in a creative way. We have a dedicated, committed and talented staff and a broad, exciting and relevant curriculum that enables the school to develop and extend the different abilities of all children. We constantly strive to improve ourselves and the outcomes for all of our children. We have very high expectations of children's behaviour and their learning. We are ambitious and have high expectations for all of our children. Turquoise Sweatshirt or cardigan (with embroidered logo) Polo shirt (white or turquoise) with embroidered logo or white shirt or blouse Navy or Grey trousers or shorts Navy or Grey skirt or pinafore Summer dress Turquoise (school design available from Kevins - see below for details) Black shoes (no trainers) Black, Grey or White socks or tights Plain Turquoise/Black/White/Navy hijab Navy Book bag with school logo PE Kit (Compulsary) White P.E. T-shirt (with embroidered logo) Navy shorts/track suit trousers Black plimsolls Navy P.E. bag with logo The Downe Manor Primary School Uniform can be bought from: Kevins Schoolwear School and College Outfitters 17 The Broadway Greenford Middlesex UB6 9PH 020 8578 1210 Travelling to and from school Please respect the safety of our pupils by not parking on the zig-zag lines outside the school. A scooter rack and bike shed are available for pupils who would like to ride to and from school.

Safeguarding Introduction This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. Details of which can be found on the website. All staff including supply staff, volunteers and governors in contact with the children are CRB checked and aware of these procedures. Our Designated Persons for Child Protection are: Mrs Laura Morgan - Headteacher Miss Roxanne Gumbs Deputy Headteacher Mrs Tara Holland-Assistant Headteacher Downe Manor is a two-form entry primary school with an integral 50 place nursery. There is also an integrated specialist speech and language unit within the morning nursery. We have a new purpose built school with specialist areas for Music and Drama, ICT and a well stocked library. We have a large hall and stage which is used for Physical Education, Drama, assemblies, school dinners and other events. We also have a range of sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor PE. The school roll is set at 470 children including the 50 place nursery. If you are concerned about a child s welfare, please contact the Child Protection officers with your concern as soon as possible. Welfare Children feeling unwell or requiring first aid during the day are referred to a member of staff with First Aid Training. Should any further treatment be necessary or should it be considered that your child would be better off at home, we will need to contact you. It is essential, therefore, that we have your current address and telephone number both at home, and at work and that you notify us immediately of any change. If your child needs to have medicine during school hours please see Mrs Taylor who will discuss this with you. Mrs Taylor will be on duty at the beginning and end of every day. Main Contacts Headteacher: Mrs Laura Morgan Deputy Headteacher: Miss Roxanne Gumbs Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion: Mrs Tara Holland Assistant Headteacher: Mr Tubatsi Moloi Chair of Governing Body: Sharon Clarridge School Business Manager: Angela Browne School Office: Mrs Christine King and Mrs Terry Watts, Welfare: Mrs Verena Taylor

Learning at Downe Manor Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) Our curriculum for the Foundation Stage reflects the areas of learning identified in the Early Foundation Stage. Our children's learning experiences enable them to develop competency and skill across the seven areas of learning. The curriculum of the Foundation Stage underpins all future learning by promoting and developing: The Prime Areas Communication and Language development Physical development Personal, social and emotional development The Specific Areas School Council Life at Downe Manor We have an active school council who work hard to develop and improve things in our school as well as taking part in projects to raise money for charitable causes. Our school council is made up of two representatives from each class. Each class votes for their school council representative at the start of the school year. The elected members then have the job of representing the views of their classes at the school council meetings as well as all helping with the smooth running of the council. Everyone has a say from Year 1 to Year 6 children. The school council is helped by a class teacher who attends the meetings. A message from School Council We as the school council improve our school by making wise decisions such as introducing new playground equipment and wet playtime games. The pupils at Downe Manor all want to learn and contribute to the local community by making Downe Manor a great place to learn! Literacy development Mathematics Understanding of the world Expressive arts and design Our planning is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework document, Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Life at Downe Manor Learning at Downe Manor Absence If your child is absent, please contact the school office in the morning. If your child is absent and we have not received communication, we will send a text message reminding you to inform the school as to the reason your child is absent. In line with the Education Regulations updated 1 September 2013, schools are unable to grant any leave of absence during term time. Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-attendance for more guidance. Extra-Curriculum Activities A programme of after-school activities runs each term. A timetable of these activities can be found on the school website. Key Stage One and Two (Years 1-6) The School Curriculum follows the National Curriculum. English and Mathematics are taught discretely with cross curricular links where possible. Humanities, Science Art and Design and Technology are taught through cross curricular thematic topics. Subjects offered include English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Design Technology (DT), History, Geography, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Religious Education (RE), Art, Physical Education (PE) Modern Foreign Language (MFL-French in KS2 only) and Music. Religious Education Religious Education is presented in a non-denominational manner. Morals are drawn from all faiths to demonstrate the need for a socially responsible and tolerant outlook to one another and life in general. An act of collective worship takes place daily. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from religious worship and instruction. Parents are requested to advise the Headteacher in writing. Health Education (including Sex and Relationship education) General aspects of health education are covered as part of Science and DT. Individual issues which require guidance are dealt with by class teachers and support staff. Sex & Relationship Education is covered as part of the PSHE curriculum. Parents are made aware in advance of the topic being presented and any queries will be answered by staff responsible for the subject area. Parents can withdraw children from all or part of the sex education programme, except lessons required to be attended as part of national curriculum science.

Special Educational Needs All children will receive equality of opportunity and access to the whole curriculum while working within their own class situation. The school will ensure that this consists of a caring, stimulating, happy and safe environment where each child is equally valued. A child with "special educational needs" is defined in the Education Act 1993 as one which has significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of their age. The school aims to identify these children as early as possible in order to provide a broad balanced curriculum in which they are equally valued. Those with social or emotional problems are also included. Children with Special Educational Needs receive small group or individual programmes of learning in addition to their whole class lessons. The school accesses outside agencies, including the Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and the Outreach services for children with complex learning and physical needs. The school has a detailed Disability Equality Scheme and Accessibility Plan that shows how the school will provide equal opportunity for all. For pupils with physical disabilities the school offers the same broad and balanced curriculum it offers to all pupils. There are disabled toilets available. Parental Involvement and SEN Life at Downe Manor Meal arrangements Children may either bring a healthy packed lunch from home or they can purchase a meal from our in-school caterers, Chartwells can provide a hot lunch or a packed lunch for 2.20. A menu can be found on our website. All payments for school lunches must be paid via Parent pay or at a Pay point, If your child is eligible for Free school meals please register at the school office. From September 2014 all children in Reception - Year 2 will be entitled to a Free school meal please register at the school office to ensure your child receives a Free School Meal Milk and Fruit Pupils in Foundation Stage receive milk daily and all pupils in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 receive a piece of fruit every day. Key stage 2 pupils are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack for playtimes also. We encourage and value parental involvement in the identification of pupils with Special Educational Needs. Should a parent have a concern about their child s learning ability they should, in the first, instance, discuss these with the class teacher and then with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Speech and Language Base Additionally, the school has a 10 place Speech and Language Base attached to the nursery for pupils who have specific speech, language and communication needs. Admission to this base is through an admission panel.

Life at Downe Manor Admissions and visits to the school Admissions Timings of the school day Morning Nursery: 8:45-11:45am Afternoon Nursery: 12:15-3:15pm Reception: 8:55am-3:15pm Years 1 and 2: 8:55-3:20pm Years 3 and 4: 8:55-3:25pm Years 5and 6: 8:55-3:30pm Lunch time for Years Reception to Year 6 is 11.45am-1:00pm The school runs a soft start so children can come into class from 8:45am. We call this Early Learning as children will begin learning activities as soon as they come in. Children will be registered as late if they are not in class by 8.55am. There is also a breakfast club provision which runs from 7:45am. Places need to be booked via the school office and cost 2 per child per session must be paid via Parent pay or at a Pay point. Home learning Home learning will be sent home weekly. Children are set a piece of literacy and numeracy home learning each week as well as spellings to learn. Children should also be reading at home daily. Home learning club is available. Emergency School Closure In the unlikely event of an emergency closure, for example, because of heavy snow before the children come to school, a text message will be sent to the main contact telephone number of each pupil. An update will also be posted on the school website. Reception to Year 6: The Local Authority for your home address is required to coordinate all new applications for school places, and they, not the school, will send out the letter advising whether your application has been successful or not. Please contact Ealing Admissions on Tel: (020) 8825 5511 (9am-12pm) 2nd Floor NE, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL. Out of Borough Pupils You are advised to contact the Admission Team in the Local Authority where you live and complete their In-Year Common Application Form. You can name this school as one of your preferences. Telephone Numbers for our neighbouring boroughs are as follows: Hillingdon: 01895 556644 and Hounslow: 0208 891 7514. Admission to Nursery Downe Manor Primary School will continue to maintain the waiting list for nursery places. Application forms can be obtained from Mrs Watts in the school office and once a place becomes available, parents will be contacted by the school. Transfer to High School Information from Ealing Local Authority is given out by the school to pupils in Year 6. Further information is available from Ealing Admissions on Tel: (020) 8825 5511 (9am-12pm) 2nd Floor NE, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL. Transfer to Other Schools Parents who wish to transfer their child to another school are requested to inform the school office prior to transfer, so that the relevant records can be sent to the next school and the child taken off roll. Thank you for your cooperation.