THREE LANE ENDS ACADEMY

PROSPECTUS 2016-2017

Three Lane Ends Academy Prospectus

On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to Three Lane Ends Academy. We hope you find our prospectus clear and informative. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver. Being the Headteacher of Three Lane Ends Academy gives me great pleasure. Having been a teacher here for 16 years and the Assistant Headteacher for 10 years, I am fully committed to the community of Three Lane Ends Academy and strive to ensure that the school serves our local children and their families well. While it is my priority that the education your child receives here with us will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education, it is also part of my vision that all our children are filled with positive experiences, that they are aware of the endless possibilities that await them and that they are nurtured in order to develop within them, a confidence to embrace whatever comes their way. Underpinning the above, is my relentless commitment to ensuring that the children of Three Lane Ends Academy possess the values that enable them to live well in society and prepares them to deal effectively with the challenges that the modern world presents. All of our staff share this vision and recognise children as unique individuals with specific talents and needs. They work tirelessly to provide a varied and engaging curriculum and a positive school experience. If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit.

Miss K Greatorex

The School Day 08.50 School doors open 08.55 Registration 10.30 AM break 11.45 Lunch F.S. & KS1 12.30 Lunch KS2 12.40 PM session begins F.S & KS1 13.15 PM session begins KS2 15.05 End of school day School Aims ● Provide a setting that supports learning. ● Develop enthusiastic learners who fulfil their potential in all areas of learning. ● Develop aspirational individuals. ● Deliver an exciting, challenging

and varied curriculum.

Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road

Castleford WF10 1PN

01977 524483

info@tleacademy.co.uk www.tleacademy.co.uk

Please see www.ofsted.gov.uk for our most recent OFSTED

report.

Disability Equality We recognise the need to work pro-actively with pupils to promote disability equality. Special Educational Needs The school works closely with any children who have special needs. A range of intervention programmes run throughout the year to support children in their learning. Children with specific needs have One Page Profiles to support them to make progress. Parents and carers are invited to work with us to ensure the best learning environment for their child is created. Accessibility Plan The Governing Body aims to increase access to education for disabled pupils in the three areas required by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Equal Opportunities Three Lane Ends Academy is an inclusive school. The school actively supports and promotes equal opportunities for all children and staff. Emergency Closures In the event of emergency closure of the school, usually due to bad weather, an announcement will be made on Ridings FM (106.8 FM). A notice will also be posted on the school website.

The Curriculum A creative, skills-based curriculum is followed here at school. Each half term, our pupils experience the majority of their learning through accessing exciting topics. This format ensures many worthwhile learning opportunities and visits can be experienced by the children. We aim to ensure that the children understand how the skills they are learning are important for later life and are relevant for future job prospects. In addition to these themes, Literacy and Numeracy is taught on a daily basis. Children also receive at least 1 hour of PE each week, including swimming for selected children in Year 5. The school also follows the local authority guidelines for the teaching of RE and has specific plans in place to help deliver purposeful PSHCE. Behaviour Behaviour is excellent at Three Lane Ends Academy. Our positive Behaviour Policy places the main emphasis upon praise. Good behaviour is rewarded with ‘Caught being good’ tickets and Dojo points. The children aim to be ‘Perfect Purple’ each week. If they achieve this, they receive a reward at the end of the half term for their excellent behaviour. Anti-Bullying The school operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach to bullying. Staff work closely with children through

PSCHE and SEAL lessons to educate them about issues relating to bullying and what bullying

actually means. As a result of this work, we have extremely happy children who are able to work and

play together without any worries. Please see the ‘Safety’ section on our website where more details

can be found regarding school safety and wellbeing.

Pupil Voice We believe it is important for children to feel that their voice is valued in school to help them become confident individuals who know their opinions matter. With this in mind, we have a School Council, consisting of members from each class, who meet regularly to discuss and act on school issues brought to their attention by their peers. In Year 6, we also have a Head Boy and Girl and an Assistant Head Boy and Girl.

Home School Links Parent Involvement We are passionate about parents and carers being part of school life. We actively encourage parent/carer volunteers and have a regular number of parents who help out in school and in many different ways - including hearing readers and attending school visits. We keep parents and carers up to date with what’s happening in school and send out regular newsletters to keep everyone informed. We also hold specific events throughout the year where we invite family members into school. Such events can range from Stay and Play sessions to an Easter Bonnet Competition or involve working alongside the children to complete a specific task. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL: if your child is absent from school, please notify us by telephone before 9:30 am on each day of absence. Please give the reason for the absence and an idea of the expected duration of the absence. Tel: 01977 524483 (option 1). We operate a first day response and will contact you on any contact number we have available to us. Mrs Johnson is our Learning Mentor and will work with parents and pupils to improve their attendance record. HOLIDAY ABSENCE: As a collective, the Castleford schools have a policy that any holidays taken during term time will be classed as unauthorised – only in very exceptional circumstances will they be granted. If you feel there are exceptional circumstances, written requests MUST be made to the headteacher and the governors. Penalty Notices are issued for term time holidays.

Extra-Curricular Activities

We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities throughout the year. It is our belief that these activities offer exciting enriching opportunities for learning. The school clubs are run by school staff or external partners. The clubs run after school until approximately 4.05 pm. Activities include: Multisports, Craft Club, Homework Club and Baking Club. The school also seeks to take part in a range of other activities, including sports and non-sporting activities.

School Uniform Children at Three Lane Ends Academy are very proud of their school uniform as it gives them a sense of identity and brings the school to together as a community. School Uniform PE Kit

School Dinners If your child chooses to have school dinners, a cooked meal is prepared daily in the school’s kitchen. The children are served cafeteria style with a choice of menu and are encouraged to try the different meals. They are cared for by dining room supervisors who also supervise the children at play until afternoon school begins. Please see the lunch menu on our website for further details. Packed Lunches It is possible for pupils to bring a packed lunch by prior arrangement. Packed lunches should be full of ‘healthy’ options as we are a ‘Healthy School’. Sweets, chocolate and drinks are NOT allowed. Chocolate biscuits, for example Kit Kats and items bought on the cakes/biscuits aisle in a supermarket are allowed within reasonable amounts. Peanuts and any other form of NUT product is STRICTLY forbidden as we have a number of children and staff with severe nut allergies in school, in some cases requiring immediate hospital treatment. Children are encouraged to drink a beaker full of water each lunch time. Jugs of water are available on each table. Children are also able to bring a sports style bottle each day containing ONLY FRESH drinking water

Blue v-neck sweatshirt or cardigan with optional school logo Gold/blue striped tie White cotton shirt/blouse Black/grey trousers or skirt No Jewellery It is imperative that clothing is marked with your child’s name as we have almost 400 children in school. We have a lost property area in school but if uniform is anonymous it would be very hard to find missing items.

Black shorts Black tracksuits bottoms (for outdoor games) Black T-shirt Sensible trainers Uniform is available from clothing@tesco.com / Better and Bright. For a more detailed list, please see the school website for the ‘Uniform Policy’.

Well-Being Foundation Stage and Key Stage One children receive free fruit during morning break time. Key Stage Two children have the opportunity to purchase fruit at playtime. Milk can also be purchased by parents on a half termly basis. School meals are freshly prepared on site. Mrs Johnson our Learning Mentor, is available to support parents and pupils with enjoying coming to school and feeling mentally healthy and happy. We also offer a range of clubs to keep our pupils feeling healthy. We take part in several tournaments and competitions throughout the year – such as athletics, gymnastics, football and an annual spelling bee to really develop pupil talent and enjoyment of learning in a range of areas. Indoor PE/Outdoor Games Children will always be expected to take a full part in PE lessons if they are well enough to be at school. Long hair should be tied back on these days and jewellery will be removed for Health and Safety purposes. If your child is not provided with a kit, they will wear a spare one kept in school for this purpose. Physical Education is a statutory requirement and children are encouraged to take a full and active part in all wellbeing activities, including outdoor break and lunchtimes. Safeguarding and Child Protection The welfare of all children is paramount in our school and we maintain strong links with other agencies in order to ensure they are safe and well cared for at all times. The Designated Safeguarding Leads in School are:- Mrs G Westfeld, Assistant Headteacher; Miss K Greatorex, Headteacher; Mrs K Townsend, SENCO Mrs C Johnson, Learning Mentor. Social Care Direct and other agencies or services will be contacted if we feel we have concerns regarding a child’s safety or wellbeing. We strive to support parents to give their child the best and hold this partnership in high importance. If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child

– yours or otherwise, please come into school to seek the

necessary support, or guidance you require. We are only

too happy to help. Please see our school website for

further details.

Pupil Premium School receives additional funding for some children based upon their personal circumstances (low income families, children of parents in the Armed Forces and children in Local Authority Care). If you think you are eligible for the Government funding which is paid to your child’s school please speak with the office staff; they will be happy to help and signpost you to the relevant department of the Council. The Pupil Premium money MUST be used to improve the achievement in school of the eligible pupils. This is spent in a range of ways to support each individual to achieve their full potential. A copy of how our Pupil Premium funding is used is available on the school website. Our Finance and Personnel Committee and the full Governing Body have a responsibility to ensure all allocated funds are used appropriately. For regular and up to date information, visit our website… www.tleacademy.co.uk

Complaints Procedure If you have any concerns, your child’s class teacher will be happy to help. However any concerns which cannot be resolved by the class teacher, should be referred to the Phase Leader who will be pleased to arrange an appointment with you. Appointments can also be made to see the Headteacher who will also be able to give you information about the Governing Body’s procedure for handling complaints. This document relates to the school year 2016-2017 except where otherwise stated and is correct at the time of going to press. Unforeseen circumstances may make it necessary for changes to be made.

Governors The governors and school work together to ensure the school fulfils its statutory requirements. This body is made up of volunteer representatives from various walks of life. The governors act as a critical friend to the school being supportive whilst at the same time ensuring a level of challenge.

Chair of Governors: Mr J Iveson

Vice Chair: Mr S Johnson Headteacher: Miss K Greatorex

Associate Governors: Mrs Ellis-Charlesworth Local Authority: Mrs J Speight

Parent Governors Mr M Shaw Mr S Asprey

Mr J Heyworth Mrs C Easton Mr T Ballance

Staff Governor Mrs N Peaker Miss J Swain

THREE LANE ENDS ACADEMY

STAFF LIST – 2016/17

Miss K Greatorex Headteacher

Mrs L Ellis-Charlesworth Deputy Headteacher (Upper KS2 Co-ordinator)

Mrs G Westfeld Assistant Headteacher

Miss K Hale Year 6 Teacher

Mrs L Ellis-Charlesworth Year 5/6 Teacher

Mr J Turner Year 5 Teacher

Mrs J Mulroy (0.5) Year 5/6 Teacher

Mrs K Townsend Year 4 Teacher (Lower KS2 Co-ordinator)

Miss E Buckley Year 4 Teacher

Mrs E Dale Year 3 Teacher

Miss J Swain Year 3 Teacher

Mrs S Tuke (0.5) Year 3/4 Teacher

Ms J Burrows Year 2 Teacher (KS1 Co-ordinator)

Mrs A Turner Year 2 Teacher

Mr C Howse Year 1 Teacher

Mrs K Diop Year 1 Teacher

Miss M Smale Year 1/2 Teacher

Mrs G Westfeld Reception Teacher (FS Co-ordinator)

Mrs H Welsh Reception Teacher

Mrs L Winstanley Nursery Teacher

Miss G Brown Reception Teacher (MAT)

Support Staff Admin Staff

Mrs C Asprey (HLTA) Year 3/4 Mrs C Easton Admin Officer

Mrs N Ballance Foundation Mrs L Smith Admin Officer

Mrs J Battle FEET

Mrs A Bevan Year 5/6 Finance Staff

Mrs R Bown Foundation Mrs J Ingle

School Business Manager

Mrs C Boycott Year 3/4 Mr A Lockwood Finance Officer

Mrs K Colechin Foundation

Mrs K Donington Year 1/2 Caretaker

Mrs D Dooley Year 1/2 Mr G Jex

Mrs C Flockton Nursery Nurse

Miss N Hamer Foundation Junior Play Leader

Mrs D Heyworth (HLTA) Year 3/4 Mrs N Peaker

Mrs S Hirst Year 1/2

Mrs D Hoad (HLTA) Year 1/2 Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs E Hough Year 1/2 Mrs S Bradford Mrs M Bucktrout

Mrs C Johnson Learning Mentor Mrs D Dooley Mrs D Hill

Mrs E Johnson (HLTA) Year 5/6 Mrs C Howarth Mrs N Lacy

Mrs A Kennon Year 1/2 Miss A Land Mrs E Lupton

Mrs N Lacy Year 1/2 Mrs C Payne Miss D Spencer

Miss A Land Year 5/6 Mrs L Sutton

Mrs S Lawford (HLTA) Foundation

Mrs S Lewin Foundation Dining Room

Miss S Lewis Foundation Mrs J Clarke, Cook Mrs D Saul

Mrs J Longley Year 5/6 Mrs J Booth Mrs V Wright

Miss R McGarry Year 3/4 Mrs C Lovatt

Mrs A Mitchell Year 3/4

Mrs C Payne Year 5/6 Cleaning Assistant

Mrs N Peaker Year 5/6 Mrs D Hill Miss D Spencer

Mrs L Sheldrake Year 1/2 Mrs C Fraser Mrs S Jones

Mrs J Sieminski Year 1/2

Miss P Sutton Year 5/6

Miss J Tanser Year 5/6

Mrs M Watson (HLTA) Foundation

Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road

Castleford WF10 1PN

01977 524483

info@tleacademy.co.uk www.tleacademy.co.uk