Hartford Manor Community Primary School

Prospectus

Hartford Manor CP School

Stones Manor Lane

Hartford

Northwich

CW8 1NU

Phone - (01606) 761 83

Fax - (01606) 763 59

E-mail - head@hartfordmanor.cheshire.sch.uk

admin@hartfordmanor.cheshire.sch.uk

Twitter - @HartfordManor

Web - www.hartfordmanorcpschool.co.uk

Contact Details

General Information

Hartford Manor is a community primary school.

Number of Children on Roll: Approximately 346 + 26 Nursery children.

Headteacher - Mrs. Hannah Madeley

Any parents wishing to see the Headteacher or visit the school are welcome to do so.

Please telephone or write to make an appointment.

Chair of Governors - Mrs. Joan Pennington

Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school.

School Times

School Situation

Hartford Manor Community Primary School is a semi-open plan school situated on

Hartford Campus. Pedestrian access is via the footpath on Stones Manor Lane and

vehicular access is via the car park provided off Chester Road or the turning circle from

the bottom of Stones Manor Lane. Parents are requested to leave and collect their

children at these venues at the start and end of the school day. Car parking in the

school grounds is prohibited.

Start 8.55am (children are allowed to

enter school and start work with

supervision at 8.40am) Lunchtime 12.05pm - 12.55pm

End 3.20pm

Vision Statement

This is our school:-

A place where everyone can feel secure in a supportive community

A place where every person is valued and respected

A place where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed and to celebrate their

achievements

A place where we encourage everyone to make healthy life choices

A place where we develop lively enquiring minds to ensure lifelong learning

Mission Statement

At Hartford Manor CP School we will provide every child with a safe and healthy

environment where quality learning experiences enable them to become effective future

citizens.

Our main aims, at Hartford Manor are to:

Ensure that every child is literate and numerate Develop the whole child to enable them to take their place in society Promote independence and a positive work ethic Promote high standards to which each individual can aspire Help pupils understand their cultural heritage and that of others Take our place as active members of the community Instill in pupils a healthy self-esteem and a respect for others

We want children to enjoy school and to make the best use of their time here. We do not

forget that we are part of a process, and we want our children to go on to the next stage

of their education with a built-in desire for further learning.

Objectives

The objectives of the school are:-

To provide experiences which are stimulating and challenging

To make it difficult for anyone to fail

To establish professional debate and discussion amongst all staff

To build leadership and management skills in all staff

To create a learning climate in every classroom

To create and maintain a physical environment that promotes and reinforces the

value, safety and inclusion of all individuals

To ensure the continual involvement of the whole school community

Values and precepts

We want our pupils to achieve their full potential and to become good members of the

community by embracing, with us all, the following precepts:

to tell the truth

to keep promises

to respect the rights and property of others

to act considerately towards all living things

to give help, when we can, to those who need it

to take personal responsibility for all our actions

to develop self-discipline.

The values underlying these precepts are reflected also in the

school rules:

to try our best in everything we do

to treat others as we would wish to be treated

to always be polite and show respect to those around us

to be honest and truthful.

to move around school calmly and quietly being responsible for our actions

to be proud of our school and to take care of it

Organisation of the Nursery

The school operates a Nursery which is open for 5 half days per week.

There is also a Pre-School on site who in conjunction with the nursery can offer

education and care from 8.40am to3.30pm. EYFS Education Grant can be used at both

settings. The free entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds is 15 hours per week.

The admissions criteria is as follows:-

Eligibility

The nursery class operates each morning from 8.40am - 11.40am. It can offer sessions

for up to 26 children and each child can attend for a maximum of 5 sessions a week or

parents can choose to use their EYFS Education Grant split between the nursery and

another setting. Children become eligible for a nursery place in the term following their

3rd birthday. A parent no longer has the choice of a nursery place when their child is

Priority for admissions.

Factors which cannot be taken into account when determining admission to nursery ed-

ucation are;

* The question of which primary school the child is likely to attend.

* Whether the child is in the school's catchment area.

* The length of time a child's name has been on the waiting list.

The offer of a nursery place is no guarantee of a school place.

Admissions Procedure

Children are eligible for places in the nursery in the term after their 3rd birthday, howev-

er if the nursery is over-subscribed then children will be grouped into 3 age bands, those

born on and between these dates.

Children in band a) will be given first priority for admission, then b) then c). If there

are more applications in any band than places available, priority will be given to chil-

dren living nearest to the school.

Applications Deadline

Applications for a nursery place should be received by the end of January in the aca-

demic year in which a child is 3 (i.e. 1st September - 31st August). Parents will be noti-

fied if a place is available by the end of February and must accept this by the end of

March. Applications should be made via the school but if you miss the January deadline

then places may still be offered subject to availability.

(i) Children in need.

(ii) Children with Special Educational Needs.

(iii) Pupils for whom exceptional personal/domestic circumstanc-

es justify their admission. (iv) Other admissions.

(v) Out of County pupils.

a) 1st September - 31st December

b) 1st January - 31st March

c) 1st April - 31st August

Admissions Policy for the School

The school's catchment area covers the district surrounding Hartford Campus and

includes

School Lane (both sides)

Chester Road (from Hartford Church to Iron Bridge, Castle)

Beach Road

Hodge Lane and surrounding avenues

Greenbank Estate

Stones Manor Lane

King Street

Current Arrangements

Following LEA guidelines the governing body has decided that there will be one admis-

sion date for infant children to the school. All children who are 4 between 1st September

and 31st August in a given year will start school in the September after their 4th birth-

day.

The planned admission limit (i.e. the number of pupils in each year group) for the school

from September 2006 will be 50.

All Primary Admissions are now dealt with via the District Education Office.

Parents will be sent an application form for a place in a Primary school in the Autumn

term of the academic year in which their child is 4. Forms must be completed and

returned in the second half of the Autumn Term. If parents would like to visit the

school prior to applying then an appointment may be made via the school office, or you

are very welcome to visit during our Open Morning in October (the date will be posted

on our website or in local nursery settings. All applicants will be notified during March

as to whether they have been successful in securing a place or not.

Appeals

Parents have a right of appeal if they do not secure a place in the school of their choice,

as detailed for LEA schools in 1980 Act. Name/Address of body to contact in this situa-

tion, will be given to parents as part of the Admission process.

Places given on appeal should be in addition to places offered under the normal

admission arrangements.

OFSTED Inspection June 2008

The school was inspected by a team of OFSTED inspectors for two days in June 2008 and received a judgement of

a good school with many outstanding features.

Some of the main findings of the inspection team were:

The National Curriculum

In accordance with DfCSF regulations we aim to provide a balanced curriculum for all children. Curriculum 2000

comprises the following subjects which must be taught to all children of compulsory school age and for which there

are attainment targets and assessment arrangements.

i ‘Pupils flourish in this caring and welcoming school so that they make outstanding progress

in their personal development and achieve very well’. ii ‘Excellent partnerships, for example with parents and in the locality, help pupils to feel a

strong sense of belonging; as a result, they are very eager to contribute positively to all as-

pects of school life.’ iii 'Performances in English, Mathematics and Science are above national average and in com-

parison with all schools.’ iv ‘Pupils thoroughly enjoy learning because the curriculum includes an outstanding range of

enriching experiences.’ v ‘Relationships between pupils and adults are very good.'

vi ‘Leadership and management is very good. A key factor in this is the effective leadership of

the headteacher. Making sure that every child is nurtured in a very caring and supportive

environment is never off her agenda’. vii. ‘Parents are confident that their children receive a high quality education.’

viii The good improvements seen since the previous inspection demonstrate that the school has a

good capacity to improve even further'.

Mathematics Geography

English History

Science Music

ICT Physical Education

Art Technology

Religious Education

Sex and Relationship Education

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education

These tables show the most recent statutory assessment results of Year 6 children, at

each level, in the school in 2010.

Figures may not total 100% because of rounding. Level 4 is the level expected for an

average child at the end of Key Stage 2.

Mathematics and English are taught according to the National Primary Framework.

The rest of the subjects are taught from schemes of work taken from the National

Curriculum Programmes of Study.

Material is always carefully selected to try to ensure that the children progress at their

own pace, ensuring that those children who are very able are not 'held back' and those

children who are less able can cope with the work presented.

The school is required to publish end of key stage results (STATs).

These tables show the most recent teacher assessment results of Year 2 children, at

each level, in the school in 2010. Teacher assessment in reading, writing and

mathematics is informed by the administration of statutory tasks and/or tests during

Year 2, unless children are working below Level 1.

Please note that figures may not total 100% because of rounding and that

TEACHER ASSESSMENT

Percentage at each level

English 0 0 2 17 50 31

Mathematics 0 0 7 0 52 40

Science 0 0 2 5 55 38

TEST RESULTS

Percentage at each level

Below Pupils Pupils

English 7 10 48 36 0 0

Mathematics 7 2 55 36 0 0

Reading

A variety of reading schemes are used. Children are encouraged to read every evening

and to use our well-stocked library daily. Teachers endeavour to hear each child read on

a regular basis. As the children progress through school the frequency depends upon the

ability of the child. Children who experience serious learning/reading problems will be

referred to the school psychologist for diagnostic purposes.

Religious Education

Religious education is given in accordance with the Local Authority RE agreed syllabus.

All children take part in daily collective worship; twice a week in the school hall and the

remaining three days within their own classes. Parents have a right to withdraw their

children from such instruction and from school assemblies. Alternative arrangements,

under the supervision of a member of staff, will be made for children for whom with-

drawal is requested.

Sex Education

The school intends to teach Sex and Relationship Education in accordance with nation-

al guidelines within this academic year. The school will aim to provide opportunities for

pupils to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to lead confident,

healthy independent lives and become both informed and active citizens. We aim to

take steps to ensure that Sex and Relationship education is taught in such a manner as

to encourage children to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of fami-

ly life. Any parent who feels unsure about the content of this part of the curriculum is

encouraged to make an appointment to speak to a member of staff. Following this there

is the provision to withdraw a child from this element of the curriculum by prior ar-

rangement with the headteacher and the same arrangements for supervision will be

made as for Religious Education.

Special Educational Needs

The school is committed to meeting the needs of all children regardless of ability. Occa-

sionally a child will be identified as having a learning difficulty. A short-term

programme of specific help offered within the classroom situation, with support from a

teaching assistant may easily meet this child’s needs. Children who are gifted and tal-

ented are also deemed to have special needs and also receive additional help where ap-

propriate.

On occasions it may be necessary for the school to seek advice and support from the coun-

ty’s Inclusion and School Improvement Service. This would be by way of an SEN and In-

clusion consultant coming into the school to support a child’s teacher, if a specific learning

difficulty is identified. If it is felt that a child requires further help from other professionals

e.g. speech therapist, psychologist, physiotherapist etc. the permission of parents will be

sought before any action is taken. The school works at all times in adherence with the Spe-

cial Educational Needs Code of Practice that came into effect in January 2002. More infor-

mation is available from the school on request if necessary.

At present the school employs eight teaching assistants. The teaching assistants support

children who are identified by their class teacher as requiring additional help either individ-

ually or in small groups.

The teaching assistants liaise regularly with the class teachers and the special needs co-

ordinator (SENCO) to monitor a child's progress.

Information on arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities

Every child is welcome at Hartford Manor as we are an inclusive school. Anyone wishing to

visit the school to discuss an admission for a child with a particular need should ring the

school and arrange an appointment with the headteacher. The school is on one level and has

ramped access to the entrance, exits and playground. Should the school admit a child with

a particular need we would endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments to cater for

them.

Reporting to Parents

Three Open Evenings are held each year, one in each term. The first, held in November and

the second in March, give the opportunity for parents to speak to teachers to see how their

children are progressing. A comprehensive written report on each child is sent out to par-

ents in the summer term each year. The third Open Evening is an opportunity to discuss

this report if necessary. Parents are welcome to make an appointment to see teachers at

mutually convenient times by contacting the school.

Homework

Homework is set on a regular basis. Teachers in each year group have devised a programme

and details are given of tasks to be covered on each occasion. Each child should take re-

sponsibility for making sure that he/she is aware of the homework activity. Please try to set

aside a few minutes during the evening to share a reading book with your child/children.

regular inter-school football, tag-rugby, rounders and netball matches. The school hosts the

Annual District Primary School Sports.

School Visits

Each child will usually make at least two educational visits per year. A proportion of

their class work will be based on such visits. Each year the school has two residential

visits, one in each of the following year groups.

Yr2 children attend Beeston or Burwardsley Outdoor Education Centres, which involves an

overnight stay.

Yr6 children have a residential visit to Wales.

All educational visits in school time have, by law, to be financed by the school. We there-

fore, ask parents to make a contribution towards the cost of these visits; if insufficient

money is donated, the visit may have to be cancelled. To date the school has not had to

cancel a trip. Of course, real financial hardship will always be treated with due sensitivi-

ty.

Teaching Organisation

The organisation of Hartford Manor Community Primary is designed to make full use

of the fact that it is a semi open plan building. There are, for example, opportunities for

classes to share certain work areas and for teachers to work co-operatively if they wish.

For the most part, however, the organisation is typical of a large primary school. The

classes are arranged in two teaching groups per year except in Years 1 & 2 where there

are only three classes arranged as a Year 1 class, a Year 2 class and a Year 1/2 class. All

classes follow the National Curriculum.

Children in Key Stage 2 are organised in ability groups for Numeracy and Literacy in an

effort to 'stretch' the brighter children and provide an appropriate level of work for each

pupil.

Pastoral Care and Discipline

We are aware that we share responsibility, with parents, for the children in our care. In

the complexities of school life, the smooth running of large groups of children entails

constant vigilance and exacting care. We aim to help our pupils to grow and develop as

individuals, self-controlled and responsible in their behaviour towards others.

We cannot achieve any real measure of success without the confidence and support of all

parents concerned. Life in school today is founded on a closer co-operation between

teachers and taught. We find that the minimum number of orders and rules invites less

disobedience. In general, rules of common sense apply and we regulate the life of the

school to ensure our civilising influence as far as possible.

Serious breaches of discipline are rare but, when they do occur, they are dealt with firm-

ly, most often in consultation with parents. The best description of the atmosphere we

are seeking to create was explained by a parent as 'one of friendly, courteous informality

within a framework of hard work and well structured activities'.

A school cannot truly function without good order, so discipline is high on our list of pri-

orities, along with the development of self-esteem and responsibility in our children.

Thought for others and an understanding of the need for courtesy at all times is of para-

mount importance at Hartford Manor. The school has an effective Behaviour/Discipline

Policy*

A member of the Senior Management Team investigates all reported incidents of bully-

ing. Our “Action Against Bullying Policy”* is available to parents on request. We ex-

pect the support of all parents in keeping the school safe.

Copies of any school policies are available on request from the school office, this includes

the school complaints procedure.

available from the school or from the school’s website

(www.hartfordmanorcpschool.co.uk)

Safeguarding Children

Because of the day-to-day contact with children, schools are particularly well placed to

observe outward signs of ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse. Parents should

be aware that the school would take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pu-

pils. In cases where the school has reasons for concern, staff have no alternative but to

follow The Local Children’s Safeguarding Board’s procedures and report their concerns

to the Social Services Department.

School Security

All exterior doors are locked once the children have entered school in the morning and

after each playtime and lunchtime. All visitors to the school must come to the main en-

trance and use the entry phone system. Visitors to the school must sign the Visitors'

Book stating the purpose of their visit. Representatives of organisations must show

some form of identity. Whilst on the school premises all visitors must wear Visitors'

Badges provided by the school.

Extended Services Provision

Children may elect to come to our Breakfast Club each day from 8am. The children are

supervised and can have a healthy breakfast chosen from the options of cereal, yoghurt,

fruit, toast and a drink. There is a charge of £2 per child per session for this facility. Af-

ter school care is readily accessible in many settings close to the school and a list of pro-

viders is available at the school office.

Attendance

If your child is absent from school please let us know the reason either by telephoning

the school or by sending an e-mail on the morning of the first day of absence. If you

need to take your child out of school during the day to attend a medical/dental appoint-

ment, it is very important that you let the school know in advance.

A parent or their representative must collect children leaving the school premises during

the day at times other than normal finishing times. Children cannot be allowed to meet

you off the school premises. In such circumstances parents should call at the school of-

fice and their child will be collected from class.

The school has to report the percentage of absence during the year.

From Autumn 2009 – Summer 2010

% of absence - 4.6 %

Our attendance rate for the same period is therefore 95.4%.

The Governing Body discourages parents from taking annual holidays during term time

unless absolutely necessary. Any request for term time absence is sought following an ap-

pointment with the headteacher.

School Meals

At present, all pupils in the school remain on the premises at lunchtime.

Pupils may purchase a Catbag (packed lunch) or a hot meal which meets the DFE

standards for healthy eating. Payment must be made in advance at the beginning of

each week. Those children who wish to bring their own sandwiches may do so.

School Dress

The present school uniform has proved popular with parents and children alike. The uni-

form can be ordered online at www.YourSchoolUniform.com or in an emergency the

school holds a small number of items which can be purchased via the school office.

For formal occasions such as Arts Evenings or The Carol Service

all junior children wear blue long sleeve shirts, grey trousers/skirt

and a school tie.

Boys maroon jumper/ sweatshirt

grey trousers

blue polo shirt, black shoes.

Girls maroon sweatshirt/ cardigan

grey skirt or

blue polo shirt, black shoes.

summer dresses (blue check only),

Games and PE

Boys and girls need navy blue shorts, white polo shirts and black plimsolls for PE and

essential warm clothing for outdoor games i.e. school jogging bottoms may be worn.

It is essential that all items of clothing are marked clearly with the child's name.

Jewellery

Children are not allowed to wear jewellery in school. Children who have pierced ears

must only wear plain gold or silver studs, but we would prefer that in the interests of

safety no earrings were worn.

Friends of the School

This is an informal group, open to all parents, who meet once a term to discuss fund

raising events to take place at the school. A number of annual functions take place,

such as the Carol Service, Summer Fair, and a number of other fund raising events

where we are very grateful for the help of parents. The school has always received excel-

lent parental support and their generosity has often been outstanding.

In Conclusion

We set high but realistic expectations for our children in all aspects of school life. Each

child is encouraged to achieve the best of which he or she is capable. We show respect

for the individual needs of each child. We hope to provide for our children an environ-

ment that enhances their moral, spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual de-

velopment. We actively seek to develop partnerships with parents, governors, people

outside school and the LEA and to maintain a positive image of the school within the

community.

Mrs H Madeley

October 2010