Welcome to Tidcombe Primary School

Address Tidcombe Primary School

Marina Way

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 4BP

Email admin@tidcombe.devon.sch.uk

Web Address www.tidcombe.devon.sch.uk

Tel / Fax T: (01884) 252973

F: (01884) 252973

Dear Parents and Carers,

The staff and pupils here at Tidcombe would like to welcome you to our school and we hope

that you and your child will be happy with us. This booklet aims to answer most of the

questions you have about how our school is organised and help you understand more about

Tidcombe School.

Children start school in the September before they are five. If you feel that a delayed

start would benefit your child then please discuss that with me.

Children are eligible for our Nursery class when they are three years old.

We make every effort to provide a full and interesting curriculum to prepare your child’s

future education and give them skills and enthusiasm for learning for the rest of their

lives.

We look forward to a long and successful partnership between you and the school.

Best Wishes

Simon Green

Head teacher

* Throughout our prospectus there are quotes from some of our pupils

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The Aims of Our School

Welcome to our School

Our school is a place where we will provide a caring, secure and stimulating environment

where all members of the school community can work in partnership to promote confident

and independent learning.

Aims Everyone at Tidcombe Primary School is committed to the following:

� To encourage happy, motivated, open-minded learners who embrace challenges.

� For all children to be healthy and active.

� To maintain a friendly and trusting relationship between home and school so that we

may work together for the children.

� To give every child the opportunity to shine.

� To provide a creative, exciting and challenging curriculum where children have many

wide and varied experiences.

� For children to develop responsibility and respect for themselves, others and the

environment.

All of which will help to enable us to achieve the highest standards.

How to find us:

Accommodation

Our school building consists of eight classrooms, which are arranged around a central hall,

library and computer suite. We have recently redesigned our nursery classroom so that it

is now a modern and airy space adjacent to our reception classroom and this is now classed

a Foundation Stage Unit. The school building is surrounded by extensive and mature

grounds, which we use for outdoor physical education and for delivering other areas of the

curriculum.

Tidcombe

Primary

School

“The school has the latest technology, which includes a computer suite and interactive ‘smart’ boards in every

“There is also a great library, which has books by popular authors.”

“We have a field, playground, play equipment and a

woodland walk, where everyone can have fun at play and lunch times.

“ Tidcombe Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Tiverton. The Grand Western Canal is just metres away, which offers a range of wildlife.

Tidcombe provides a friendly atmosphere to

grow up in”

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In Partnership with Parents

We welcome parents and carers into Tidcombe School and we believe that we are partners

in the education of your children. There are lots of opportunities to become involved in the

life of the school including:

• helping out around the school

• joining our thriving Parent Teacher Association

• becoming a Parent Governor

• and most important of all – supporting your child at home with their learning

If you are able to help, especially on a regular basis, please contact your child’s teacher or

enquire at the school office.

Communication with Parents / Carers

The school communicates with parents and carers in various ways e.g. newsletters,

questionnaires, open evenings, parents’ evenings and our website. There are opportunities

throughout the year when parents and carers can meet staff and the school has a Home-

School Agreement, which we would like each child and parent to sign.(See Appendix 2)

Tidcombe Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

We have a new PTA which will focus on providing a full programme of social activities and

events for both parents/carers and pupils, including things like the Easter Egg Hunt, Family

Rounders and Summer Fayre. We will help to raise funds to enhance the educational

provision we make for our pupils, both in and outside of the classroom.

All of our pupils benefit enormously from the work done by the Association and in the past

year, contributions have been made to playground improvement, including the rabbits in

“Pets Corner”, a new climbing frame, repairs to the slide and wireless and handheld

microphones. Our friendly team welcome assistance in any form so please feel free to join

in and help in whatever way you can. Yvonne or Kate in the school office are able to give

you further information.

“ The school holds a number of events every year, which friends and families of our school are welcome to attend. “

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Joining the School Admissions

We welcome children to join us both at the beginning of their school life or later on having already started school elsewhere. All admissions are the responsibility of the County Council (Local Authority), but we suggest that you contact the school, meet the head, and visit the classes before making a decision. We can also advise you on the current numbers in your child’s year group, whether you will be offered a place, and the procedure to follow in applying to the Local Authority. Number of Children on Roll: Current School and Nursery Roll September 2014 is 215

Starting School for the First Time There is one admission date when children come into school but parents may delay the start if this would benefit your child or choose to come part time. Before children start school we encourage them to attend the Foundation Stage Unit for a few sessions in order to get to know staff, the school and their peer group. These sessions can be fairly flexible. Most of the children are already part of F1 (Nursery) within the unit so taster sessions are not always necessary. During their time in F1 the children work closely with F2 (Reception) so transition is usually seamless.

Joining the School Later On

Sometimes children join the school when the term has started or later on in their school life. We make every effort to make sure that they feel welcome and looked after so that they can quickly make friends and find their way around the school. Statutory School age is the term after a child is 5 years old.

Moving On

Most children transfer to Tiverton High School at the end of Year 6 although some have gone to Blundell’s, Cullompton Community College and Uffculme School. During the Summer Term immediately preceding their transfer, a very careful programme of familiarisation will be followed, so the children are confident that their move to High School will be smooth and successful.

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General Information

School Hours (School registration opens at 8.50 am and closes at 9.00 am)

Morning Session 9.00 – 11.55 KS1 and Year 3

9.00 – 12.20 KS2

Afternoon Session 12.55 – 3.30 KS1 and Year 3 (They have a 15 minute playtime at 2.30 pm)

1.20 - 3.30 KS2

Lunchtime 11.55 – 12.55 KS1 and Year 3

12.20 - 1.20 KS2

Arrival at School Our gates open at 8.40 am, and for the children's safety and well-being parents are asked

not to send them to school before 8.40 am. Classes open 8.50 am at which time they will

be able to go into their classrooms and begin early work. Registers close at 9.00 am, after

which the gates are closed and children are registered as late. If there is a special reason

why your child should arrive earlier or later than this please speak to Mrs Edwards or Mr

Green. Children in Year 2 and below should be collected by a parent/carer known to us. If

your child isn’t going to be collected by the usual adult, please let us know in advance as we

will not release children to people unknown to us.

Children may only play on the playground apparatus at those times specified by the Staff

and not during out of school hours unless supervised by parents. Please do discuss this

with your children.

Car Parking Our car park is for staff and deliveries only, and is not available for parents as it will cause

a hazard at our main entrance. If for reasons of disability you need to use the car park

then please speak to Mrs Edwards or Mr Green.

Nursery Hours Monday – Friday, 8.50 am to 3.30 pm. The

first 15 hours per week are free, the

next 5 hours are £3.00 per hour and any

hours over 20 hours a week are charged

at £3.50 per hour.

Breakfast Club Monday-Friday 7.50 to 8.50 am

£3.50 per session (includes breakfast)

Tidcombe After School

Contact number-07827911988 Monday-Friday 3.30 to 5.30 pm

£7.00 per session

Mother and Toddler Group Wednesday 1.30 - 3.00pm

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School Uniform

What a child wears to school reflects their attitude to learning. It portrays the schools’

ethos, shared values and promotes a positive image of the school during off-site visits.

We have a simple uniform, which all pupils are expected to wear.

• white shirt, blouse which should be worn tucked in, or white polo shirt

• grey or black trousers for boys, trouser or skirt for girls.

• burgundy school sweatshirt

• black school shoes (not trainers)

• jewellery is not allowed, with the exception of watches and small plain stud earrings

• Years 5 & 6 children wear white shirt, burgundy V neck jumper and a school tie

In summer we also allow the children to wear black or grey shorts, and for the girls to

wear a red gingham dress (with the school sweatshirt on chilly days)

We would like children to have sensible haircuts. For boys and girls this means that long

hair will need to be tied back so that it can’t fall over the eyes and interfere with their

learning. We also ask that the children do not have tribal markings (pictures/ words cut

into their hairstyle) and remind you that children with tribal markings will not represent

the school in sporting or other interschool events.

School uniform for P.E./P.E. Kit It is important for us that children have the correct P.E. kit and change for P.E. lessons. It is not acceptable to just have a favourite T shirt or football top.

• a pair of black or navy shorts

• burgundy school P.E. T-shirt

• suitable footwear ( either plimsolls or trainers)

• in winter the pupils may prefer to wear a black or navy tracksuit

• appropriate swimwear in years 3 and 4 (Spring term)

School uniform can be purchased from Tony Pryce Sports shop in the market precinct in

Tiverton or ordered online from www.tonyprycesports.co.uk

It is also a requirement of this school that all items of clothing and footwear should be

clearly marked with your child’s’ name.

For reasons of safety, items of jewellery should generally be kept at home and children

with pierced ears should only wear small stud earrings. These will need to be removed or

covered during P.E. lessons. Bracelets of any kind must not be worn in PE.

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Morning Playtime

As part of being a ‘healthy eating’ school, we provide each of our Key Stage 1 pupils with a

piece of fruit that they eat at morning break. Pupils can also order a carton of milk for a

small charge, which they also drink at morning play. Key Stage 2 pupils are also encouraged

to bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit, some nuts, a muesli bar or similar.

Lunchtimes

All children stay at school for lunchtime break, which is from 11.55 am to

12.55 pm for Key Stage 1 and from 12.20 to 1.20 pm for Key Stage 2 pupils. You may take

children home for lunch, although no parents currently choose to.

Many of the children choose a school meal each day, which are provided from a central

kitchen and served out by our staff here. There are two options each day, one being a

vegetarian option. The current price of a school meal is £2.00 (£10.00 weekly). Parents

receiving income support may wish to apply for free school meals.

The children normally play in the playground or on the school field under the direct

supervision of our team of mealtime assistants. Play leaders from years 5 and 6 organise a

range of activities for the younger children to engage in during lunch time play.

“ We have milk at break times and healthy school dinners for lunch.”

“ The school encourages

healthy eating and also

provides free fruit for the

little children.”

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Children Taken Ill at School If your child is taken ill at school and needs to come home we will contact you so that you

can make arrangements to collect him or her. So that we can contact you in such

circumstances, please make sure that if you change your work, mobile or home phone

number you let us know immediately.

Medicines We are allowed to administer medicines but only those prescribed by a doctor. In such an

event, parents or carers are required to sign a Consent Form, which can be obtained from

the school office. Other medicines, such as cough sweets, are not allowed.

For chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, nut allergies etc. you might require us to

keep medicines on site for the whole time that your child is with us. We ask that these are

in a named container and that you take the container home every half term to ensure that

all medications are in date, well stocked etc. Should medicines, e.g. insulin or glucagon,

need refrigeration then you may need two containers.

Accidents in School Should your child have an accident in school, which results in an injury requiring medical

attention, we will contact you so that you can arrange to take him/her to your doctor or

the local hospital. If we are unable to contact you we will arrange for him/her to be taken

to the hospital and then contact you as soon as possible.

Absences from School – Current school attendance is 96.2% (above

average) If your child is to be absent from school due to sickness, then please let us know by

9.30 am on the first day of absence.

Since 2013 the law does not allow holiday to be taken in term time. If there are truly

exceptional reasons that you need to take a holiday, then the governors have agreed to

review such cases on an individual basis. Unauthorised holiday (or holiday taken but

notified as sickness) may result in a referral to Education Welfare Service and they may

issue a fine.

Please let us know if your child is going to be absent to visit the Doctor, Clinic, Dentist,

Optician etc, but please try to make these appointments out of school time. Use Form S2

to notify of these absences.

Parents should note that it is now a legal requirement that all your child's unexplained

absences must be recorded on End-of-Year reports. So it is essential that you let us know

by telephone, letter or in person reasons for any absence. A DfE publication explains

requirements regarding attendance. A session is a morning or afternoon, so a whole day is

counted as two sessions. Unauthorised absences for the year 2012/13 was 0.2% and

authorised absences was 3.6%.

Smoking Please do not smoke within our school grounds.

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The Curriculum

The Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) undertake work from the Curriculum

Guidance for the Foundation Stage. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 the work is based on

the programmes of study in the National Curriculum. The staff develop the children's

programme of work so that National Curriculum requirements are fulfilled. These are

mostly of a cross-curricular nature and careful planning, recording and assessment ensure

progression. Programmes of work are always developed to take account of the needs of the

individual child.

English

English is an integral part of the whole school curriculum and includes the areas of speaking

and listening, reading and writing. In the Foundation Stage the pupils start to develop their

skills in all of the above areas through play and teacher-led activities. In Key Stages 1 and

2, the pupils have a daily English lesson, which focuses on objectives in the Primary

National Strategy. The school delivers a programme of guided reading sessions for pupils

of all ages and this has lead to increased levels of attainment in reading at the end of key

stages 1 and 2. The pupils are also encouraged to develop their writing skills in all subjects

of the curriculum.

Mathematics

In the Foundation Stage the children develop an understanding of maths through play and

teacher-led activities. The children, from Key Stage 1 onwards, have a daily Numeracy

lesson. This lesson is designed by the teacher to cover the objectives in the National

Primary Strategy that are relevant to the groups of children within their class. The lessons

usually focus on one of the following strands of Maths: data handling, shape, space or

measures. Using and applying mathematics, which is the fourth strand, is taught in almost

all lessons. In Key Stage 1 most mathematics is done mentally, with the children

occasionally recording what they have done. In Key Stage 2 the children continue to refine

their mental approaches, while also developing written methods of calculation.

Science

“ Happy pupils, great friends, good education and friendly teachers to help

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In the Foundation Stage emphasis is placed on observation and the acquisition of skills,

which enable children to develop an understanding of the world in which they live, along

with the ability and desire to explore further. In Key Stage 1 and 2, as children begin to

gain increasing knowledge, skills and understanding, they are given the opportunity to

develop further an awareness of the importance of science in everyday life. This

awareness is encouraged through planning and carrying out investigations, undertaking

practical activities, using secondary sources of information (e.g. the internet, CD ROMs,

books, etc.) and taking pupils on visits.

Information Technology

The school has a computer suite, with a range of software and programmes that are used

by the Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2 when undertaking units of study. There is

also an interactive whiteboard in each classroom, which is used to enhance pupil learning

across the curriculum. The pupils follow programmes of study that develop their skills in

the following areas: word processing, database, spreadsheet, searching for information and

multi-media packages. ICT is also used across all the other curriculum areas to produce

meaningful outcomes.

RE

The school is committed to the Devon Agreed Syllabus and children are taught about a

range of faiths through thematic and multisensory learning experiences. Parents have the

right to withdraw their children from RE lessons; however we encourage coming to talk to

us before making a decision

Other Curriculum Subjects

“ The school is very colourful with lots of displays the children have made, especially the lovely ones around the computer area.”

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We put great emphasis on enabling the children to express themselves through the

expressive arts and the school has a creative approach to delivering all of the curriculum

subjects. In all classes, visits to off-site activities act as a stimulus for work carried out in

each of the different subjects. We also use our school grounds effectively to support work

in science and geography lessons.

Music

Music is taught to all classes through the school. In Years 5 and 6 we will be providing

brass instrument tuition for every child taught by a music specialist (John Fitton.)

French

We excel in the teaching and learning of French, and once a week a specialist teacher of

French (Madame Addy) teaches every class in the school. The class teacher then repeats

the main learning points through the week until Madame Addy’s next lesson.

Physical Education

The PE curriculum is designed to encourage children to stay fit and healthy; develop skills

in games, gymnastic and dance lessons and undertake sport competitively if they wish. All

our children are given an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the subject.

The children go swimming in Year 3 during the Summer Term. The school takes part in

many local and regional tournaments.

What should I do for PE if my child has a verruca? NHS advises that for Communal

activities you should cover your child's verruca when you are taking part in communal

activities by wearing flip-flops or pool slippers in shared areas, such as showers and

swimming pool changing rooms and/or covering your wart or verruca with a waterproof

plaster or a special verruca sock (available at pharmacies) when you go swimming or when

you are doing physical education at school. As a school we would also be happy that for

indoor PE (gymnastics or dance, both of which are normally barefoot) your children

wear plimsolls/ daps if they have a verruca. Normal outdoor PE shoes (trainers) are

not appropriate

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Personal, Social, Health Education and Citizenship

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PSHE and Citizenship help to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need

to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and become responsible and active citizens.

The school has introduced the SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning) programme

to help pupils to recognise their own worth, work well with others and become increasingly

responsible for their own learning.

Sex and Relationships Education

Sex and Relationships education forms part of the health education in school and pupils

from years 5 and 6 will learn, within a safe and supportive environment, about key aspects

of growing up.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from Sex and Relationships education. A

letter will be given out prior to the start of the programme of lessons.

Home Groups

We are proud of the way our pupils work together and have developed a ‘Home Group’

system, where the children are mixed vertically from reception to year 6. A real sense of

family has evolved within these groups and we meet twice a term and take part in a range

of activities on various themes.

The School Council

Tidcombe School recognises the importance hearing pupils’ ideas and has an elected school

council. The School Council aims to:

• represent the views and ideas of all children at Tidcombe Primary School

• give an opportunity for pupils to influence their daily life at school

• work with the staff, governing body and PTA to make a positive difference

Out of Hours Provision

“In addition to normal lessons, the school has special times, such as arts week, book week, home group days and

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We have a committee which runs our Out of School activities. It is chaired by Mrs

Durrant, who is a parent at our school, and is made up of a mixture of staff, governors and

parents. We operate under the Devon Early Years and Childcare Service. We currently

offer the sessions detailed below. To book or check availability of places in the Breakfast

Club, please phone Lisa Parker on 07445412255 and for the After School Club, phone

Sarah Hanks on 07827911988.

Breakfast Club

We run a thriving Breakfast Club. This is run by Miss Parker and Mrs Housam. Children can

be dropped off from 7.50 am and are given a nutritious breakfast as well as lots of games

and activities to keep them occupied. The cost is £3.50 per child per session. Here are

some of the comments children have made:

“It’s fun because you get to play” “Lovely breakfast”

“I like eating with my friends and meeting children from other classes”

“We are looked after well by Miss Parker and Mrs Housam”

“There are good games and toys and lots of people to play with”

Tidcombe After School Club Our After School Club sessions run from 3.30 to 5.30 pm and cost £7 per 2 hour session. This covers all activities plus a snack and a drink. If you would like to reserve a place or need further information, please phone Sarah on 07827911988. All information is on their website: www.tidcombeasc.co.uk or their facebook page “Purple Hoppers out of School Clubs”. Hourly and half hourly sessions are also available.

Enrichment Activities

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Residential Visits

We are currently able to offer a wide range of residential visits. In 2014:

• Year 3 pupils visited Heatree Activity Centre for four days

• Year 4 pupils visited Paignton Zoo for five days

• Year 5 & 6 pupils went to France for five days – the following year they will go to

London

We find that these trips support our delivery of the curriculum and also provide pupils with

an opportunity to develop their social and cooperation skills.

Day Visits

We believe that day visits are an important part of our approach to learning and many of

them are linked to work being undertaken in a curriculum subject. In Key Stage 1, the

pupils visit places, such as the Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Museum and Exmouth beach

and Lifeguard Station. In Key Stage 2, the pupils visit places, such as Exeter Museum,

Tiverton Town and Museum, Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, the North and South Devon

Coast and Cold Harbour Mill.

Charges For School Activities

Trips can only take place thanks to the contributions willingly made by parents.

“ Our classes go on exciting school trips. Some trips are for the day, but others last for all week.”

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In April 1989 the Government published regulations concerning charges for school

activities and school may ask for a voluntary contribution from parents. Children will not be

prevented from going on a school trip if their parents cannot offer a voluntary

contribution. If, however, we do not raise sufficient funds to enable the trip to go ahead

then it will be cancelled and any contributions will be refunded in full. The school will try to

help in the case of any children whose parents receive Income Support or are unable to

contribute. Please contact the Head teacher, who will be able to help you in the strictest

confidence.

Voluntary contributions are also asked for in relation to swimming in order to cover the

transport costs. When clubs, sports tournaments and after-school activities incur

transport costs, then a voluntary contribution may be requested.

Arts Week

Each year in the Summer term, the school has an ‘Arts Week’, where local artists and other

members of our school community are invited into school to work alongside our pupils to

produce large scale pieces of artwork. The teachers also plan a number of individual and

collaborative art projects, which are worked on throughout the week and then displayed

around the school building and grounds.

Clubs

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We offer a wide range of clubs in school, which include football, tag-rugby, netball, dance,

art, kwik cricket, country dancing, running, pets corner, ditch club and gardening. We try

to give all age groups of children an opportunity to join a club throughout the school year.

Music Tuition

The children also have the opportunity to have extra music lessons with our visiting music

teachers. Pupils can learn the recorder, guitar, keyboard, piano, flute and a range of brass

and woodwind instruments.

Sport

The school takes part in several sporting tournaments during the academic year and plays

football, tag-rugby, netball and Kwik Cricket matches against other local primary schools.

Homework/Home Learning

“ The school has lots of clubs you can join. For example, gardening, forest schools and lots of sports clubs.”

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The school has a homework policy that gives guidelines for your child’s homework. The

Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 pupils bring home a book to read or an activity to do with

a parent or carer.

Key Stage 2 children bring home a piece of Maths and English homework once a week. All

the children may well be asked to gather information for projects for homework, from

time to time.

Pupils Support and Pastoral Care

Inclusion – Pupils with Special Needs

The school welcomes all children from our community and has a good record of including

children with varying levels of disability. All groups of pupils, including those with Special

Educational Needs and physical disabilities make sound progress. The new code of practice

has now been implemented and pupils with Special Educational Needs are supported within a

normal classroom setting, wherever it is appropriate. Our SEN Co-ordinator is

Mrs Claire Goddard.

Some children will need to be provided with ‘School Action’ and ‘School Action Plus’

Individual Education Plans (I.E.P) or an Individual Behaviour Plan (I.B.P) to ensure that they

will have the greatest possible access to the curriculum so that they will develop

academically, emotionally and socially to the best of their ability. We take the view that

parents should be consulted at all stages and they should be fully involved in any provision

their child requires.

Behaviour

Pupils work hard and behave well. We expect the highest standards of dress, manners and

behaviour from our children and it is our intention to always demonstrate these high

standards ourselves. We believe that behaviour has a significant impact on learning, and

on opportunities in future life. We also understand that behaviour is learned and that

children need to be calmly and kindly taught so that they meet the expectations that their

parents and school have of them. Standards of dress reflect the tone of a school and the

attitudes of its staff and children, and so we expect the children to be well dressed at all

times.

Child Protection

“ New facilities have been fitted recently and there’s now a new disabled toilet.”

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The Childrens’ Act of 1989 requires that the safety and welfare of the child is of

paramount importance and it overrides all other considerations. All schools are legally

required to follow the procedures of the ‘Education Child Protection for Young People’. The

authority expects Head teachers to report any obvious and suspected cases of neglect and

abuse. This procedure is intended to protect children at risk. If you wish to know more

about these procedures please speak to one of our designated teachers, Mr Simon Green,

Mrs Helen Edwards, Mrs Smith, Miss Clarke or Miss Parker. If you have any concerns

please see our website for a range of school and county council staff to whom you can

speak.

Safeguarding Children in Tidcombe Primary School

All pupils feel safe because any problems are sorted out straight away. Our school

community has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils.

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and Procedures in place. All staff,

including our volunteers and supply staff, must ensure that they are aware of our

procedures. Parents and carers are welcome to read these on request.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies

when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will always ensure that our concerns

about our pupils are discussed with their parents/carers first unless we have reason to

believe that this is not in the child’s best interests.

Our designated Child Protection Person is Mr Simon Green.

Our deputy Child Protection Person is Mrs Helen Edwards.

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School Staff

Head Teacher Mr Simon Green

Deputy Head Mrs Helen Edwards

Teachers Mrs Maxine Bishop

Miss Hannah Clarke

Mrs Claire Goddard

Miss Harriet Gowing

Miss Eira Kedward

Miss Rachael Loughnane

Mrs Sara Smith

Mrs Amy Williams

Mrs Louise Addy (French Specialist)

Mr John Fitton (Music Specialist)

Teaching Assistants Mrs Alison Browning

Mrs Karen Harvey

Mrs Sue Hoaen

Ms Maria Moore

Miss Lisa Parker

Mrs Carol Richards

Mrs Tash Stone

Mrs Julia Watts

Nursery Nurse Mrs Kim Thompson

Administrator Mrs Yvonne Land

Administrative Assistant Mrs Kate Southcott

“ The school is very well organised with eight classrooms of happy children.

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Visiting Staff and Colleagues

School Nurse Mrs Kelly Stephens

Educational Psychologist Mr Ross Clarke

Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Kim Thompson c/o The School

Support Staff

Caretaker Mrs Carol Woodbury

Cleaner Mr Mike Woodbury

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Barbara Broom

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Lidianne Burnett

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Trish Coker

Meal-time Assistant Miss Stephanie Coles

Meal-time Assistant Miss Eve Earls

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Marianne Farrant

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Sue Hoaen

Meal-time Assitant Mrs Sharron Phillips

Meal-time Assistant Mrs Kim Thompson

“ All the teachers and teaching assistants are all here to help the pupils if they have any problems.”

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Term Dates

Tidcombe School Term Dates: 2014/2015 Academic Year

August 2014 September 2014

October 2014

Monday 6 13 20 27 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27

Tuesday 7 14 21 28 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28

Wednesday 1 8 15 22 29 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

Thursday 2 9 16 23 30 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

Friday 3 10 17 24 31 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31

November 2014 December 2014 January 2015

Monday 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26

Tuesday 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27

Wednesday 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28

Thursday 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29

Friday 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30

February 2015

March 2015

April 2015

Monday 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27

Tuesday 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28

Wednesday 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29

Thursday 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30

Friday 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24

May 2015

June 2015

July 2015

Monday 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27

Tuesday 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28

Wednesday 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

Thursday 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

Friday 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31

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The Board of Governors

The Governing Body of the school is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds.

Some of the Governors are parents. The school governors comprise of a group of

individuals, who are elected, nominated or co-opted and are representative of parents

and teachers, the LEA and the local community. School governors work with the head

teacher and are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school.

Meetings are held once a month.

The present members of the Governing Body are:- Mr Tim Bridgman c/o Tidcombe Primary School Community Governor Miss Hannah Clarke c/o Tidcombe Primary School Teacher Representative Ms Stephanie Kinsley c/o Tidcombe Primary School Parent Governor(Chair)

Mr Bob George c/o Tidcombe Primary School LEA Rep Mr Simon Green c/o Tidcombe Primary School Headteacher

Mrs Katie Marshman c/o Tidcombe Primary School Parent Governor Mr Ian Parsons c/o Tidcombe Primary School Community Governor(Vice Chair) Mrs Kate Southcott c/o Tidcombe Primary School Staff Governor Mr Dominic Vitzthum c/o Tidcombe Primary School Parent Governor Mrs Yvonne Land c/o Tidcombe Primary School Clerk to Governors

As Governors, these people are ready to give time to school matters. Whilst they do

not know the school as well as the teachers, there may be times when you wish to

talk about the school to someone who is not a teacher. If so, please feel free to

contact one of the people listed above- especially the Parent Governors whom you

have elected.

General Complaints

We hope that any concerns you have are dealt with in a sympathetic manner by your

child's teacher. If you feel that an issue is still unresolved, following a meeting with

your child's teacher, then please contact the Head Teacher of the school, Mr Simon

Green or the Chair of Governors, Ms Steph Kinsley, who will see the Head Teacher

and report back to you, or he may consult other members of the Governing Body. As

a final resort, contact the Area Education Office in Exeter - Telephone No. 01392

383932

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COMPARATIVE REPORT – KEY STAGE 1

This table shows a summary of the National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the school (2014) and nationally (2013) at the end of Key Stage 1, as a percentage of those eligible for assessment. The number of eligible children is: 29 Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.

RESULTS OF TEACHER ASSESSMENT

Percentage at each level

W 1 2 2C 2B 2A

3 or above

Disapplied Children

Absent Children

Speaking and listening

Boys 0 0 89 11 0 0

Girls 0 10 71 19 0 0

Whole School 0 7 77 17 0 0

National 2 9 66 23 0 0

Reading

Boys 0 0 11 22 33 33 0 0

Girls 0 14 10 33 10 33 0 0

Whole School 0 10 10 30 17 33 0 0

National 2 9 10 23 26 29 0 0

Writing

Boys 0 0 33 44 11 11 0 0

Girls 0 19 10 29 29 14 0 0

Whole School 4 13 17 33 23 13 0 0

National 3 12 18 30 22 15 0 0

Mathematics

Boys 0 0 0 33 33 33 0 0

Girls 0 10 19 29 29 14 0 0

Whole School 0 7 13 30 30 20 0 0

National 2 7 13 27 28 23 0 0

W 1 2 2C 2B 2A 3 or above

U

Science

Boys 0 0 78 22

0

Girls 0 10 71 19 0

Whole School 0 7 73 20 0

National 2 8 68 22

1. Includes all schools with pupils eligible for assessment at Key Stage 1. Participation by independent schools is voluntary, therefore only includes results from those independent schools which chose to make a return and which met the statutory standards for assessment and moderation.

2. Speaking and Listening and Science subjects do not report level 2A, 2B and 2C, only level 2. These are shown in the 2B column for the purposes of this table.

4. Absent and Disapplied are not reported in science main level but are reported as U (unable). These are shown in the disapplied column for the purposes of this table.

5. ‘-‘ represents ‘Not Applicable’. 6. ‘x’ indicates a figure not shown in order to protect confidentiality.

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COMPARATIVE REPORT – KEY STAGE 2

These tables show the percentage of year 6 pupils achieving each level in 2014, compared to national end of key stage 2 teacher assessment levels and test results for 2013. The number of eligible children is: 19 Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.

TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

Percentage at each level

W 1 2 3 4 5 6

Pupils disapplied

Pupils absent

English School 0 0 0 21 42 37 0 0 0

National 1 1 2 10 48 37 1 0 0

Mathematics School 0 0 0 26 32 37 5 0 0

National 1 0 2 10 45 36 6 0 0

Science School 0 0 0 16 42 42 0 0 0

National 1 0 2 10 50 38 0 0 0

TEST RESULTS

Percentage at each level

Below level 3**

3 4 5

6

Pupils not

entered#

Pupils absent

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling*

School 0 26 26 42 5

0 0

National 3 20 26 46 2 3 0

Reading School 5 5 53 37 0 0 0

National 3 8 41 44 0 2 0

Mathematics School 0 15 53 32 0 0 0

National 3 11 44 35 7 1 0

W represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.

* The result awarded in this test is indicative of a pupil working at the level reported rather than a true National Curriculum level as for other

Tests/

** represents pupils who were not entered for the tests because they were working below level 3 in English, mathematics or

science; pupils awarded a compensatory level from the tests; and pupils entered for but not achieving a level from the tests.

# pupils working at the levels of the tests, but unable to access them.

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Appendix 1

TIDCOMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL Marina Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4BP

Tel & Fax: 01884 252973

e-mail: admin@tidcombe.devon.sch.uk

Web address: www.tidcombe.devon.sch.uk

Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998

We, Tidcombe Primary School, are the Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect

information from you, and may receive information about you from your previous school. We hold this personal data

and use it to:

• support your teaching and learning;

• monitor and report on your progress;

• provide appropriate pastoral care, and

• assess how well your school is doing.

This information includes your contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information A,

characteristics such as ethnic group, special educational needs and any relevant medical information. We will not give

information about you to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law and our rules permit it. We are

required by law to pass some of your information to the LA (Devon County Council) and the Department for Children,

Schools and Families (DCSF).

If you want to see a copy of the information we hold and share about you then please contact the

School Administrator. If you require more information about how Devon County Council and the

DCSF use this data please go to the following websites:

• www.devon.gov.uk/j4s-privacynotice and

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/13856/DCSF%20what%20we%20do%20with%20Children's%20data%20v

4%20final.doc

If you do not have access to the web, please contact the LA or the DCSF as follows:

• Information Compliance Office ● Public Communications Unit

Information Management Team Department for Children, Schools

Devon County Council and Families

Room L 10 Sanctuary Buildings

County Hall Great Smith Street

Exeter London

Devon SW1P 3BT

EX2 4QX website: www.dcsf.gov.uk

Website: www.devon.gov.uk email: info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk

Email: dpoffice@devon.gov.uk Tel: 0870 000 2288.

Tel: 01392 384682

A Attendance information is not collected for pupils under 5 at Early Years Settings or Maintained Schools

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