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Homework
We see homework as a relevant and purposeful activity, and one that provides continuation of
the learning taking place at school. The support, encouragement and interest of parents is of
vital importance. The amount of homework will vary with the age of the child. A programme of
homework activities will be given to parents at the beginning of each academic year.
Jewellery and Watches
Only the wearing of one pair of stud earrings (gold or silver) and a watch is allowed at school
and children must remove these for all physical activities, as they constitute a hazard. It is not
possible for staff to be responsible for these articles, especially as children forget to collect
them after the lesson. We advise that children leave earrings at home on the days when they
have physical education. We suggest that if your child must have their ears pierced that it is
done at the end of July when there are six weeks holiday for them to heal!
Behaviour
Statement of Policy
We aim to encourage children to show respect for themselves and others by promoting the
kinds of behaviours that will help them to become responsible, caring, courteous and tolerant
members of the school and of the wider community.
Our behaviour policy has been developed with the children and provides the basis for the way
we live and work together in the school. The policy is an on-going, interactive policy that is
regularly reviewed and updated when necessary through a process of discussion and
negotiation.
Where necessary, disciplinary procedures are implemented and always relate to the nature of
incidents of bad behaviour; e.g. a child may be asked to make a positive act towards helping
our society in cases where anti-social behaviour has arisen. However, in cases of persistent
bad and inappropriate behaviour, which includes bullying, parents will be consulted and a
contract drawn up to help matters improve. We also have an ‘Anti-bullying Policy’ which is
regularly reviewed; bullying of any sort is simply not tolerated. Often the issue that causes most
concern is peer group pressure. This becomes evident in many facets of school life and we
need parental support to minimise its effect.
Toys and Games
To minimise heartbreak, we request that children do not bring to school anything which is
precious to them in either monetary or sentimental terms unless they have been especially
asked to do so by their teacher.
Pastoral Care
We are a small school and are in the position of being able to know all the people in it. Pastoral
care is initially with the class teacher, but senior members of staff
and the head teacher will always be made aware of pastoral
problems, and indeed, every member of our staff feels a
responsibility to every child.
When a child enters the school from their Infant School, they are
paired with an older child who acts as a ‘buddy’ and mentor for
them and helps them to get to know the school during their first few
weeks.
