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The Early Years Building houses the reception
classroom and the nursery. Its hall, with its wooden floor, is
especially suitable for early years' movement and dance. There is a
large sports field, with netball courts, football and hockey pitches and
a running track. The school's nature area, planted in 1980, is
constantly being maintained and developed as a teaching aid.
The status of the school is ‘Aided', which means
that the school is owned by the Trustees of the Herbert Educational
Foundation It is managed and run by the Governing Body, supported by the
Diocese of Coventry and by Warwickshire Education Authority who mainly
finance the running of the school.
CLASS ORGANISATION
The School has children aged from four plus to eleven plus in seven
classes; the children are organised into classes by year group, with one
class for each year group.
THE SCHOOL DAY 8.55 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Children may arrive at school from 8.45 a.m.
The school does run child care facilities out side school hours
through Knightlow Childcare Ltd.
KNIGHTLOW CHILDCARE LTD.
Knightlow Before and After School Club started in
September 1996 with the support of the school, meets in the Early Years
Building. It provides care and a great variety of activities for any
primary school children from 8.00am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 5.45pm each
school day. Knightlow Nursery provides care for children between
2+ and 4, in the same building. Both organisations also run holiday care
Further details are available from the school secretary.
CURRICULUM
The Curriculum the children follow is developed by the
school in line with the Government's directives and the Local Educational
Authorities Curriculum Policy Statement.
Children work mostly with their own class teacher and cover
the core and foundation subjects of the National Curriculum:
Mathematics, English, Science, Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art,
P.E. and Games. French is introduced in Year 5. Much of the work in these
subjects is taught through subject lessons but, where appropriate, the cross
curricular nature of knowledge based on a theme will be stressed. This is
particularly true in the early years. Teaching styles are varied and range
from whole class lessons through group work to individual assignments, as
appropriate to the planned learning objectives.
All pupils enjoy and gain considerably both educationally
and socially from first hand experience. In order to provide this, the school
undertakes a full and varied programme of outside visits, including
residential courses. Pupils will this year have been offered residential
experiences at Offchurch, Marle Hall in North Wales and on a French camping
trip. We also invite outside speakers and groups with special experiences to
visit the school. We hope that parents will support this aspect of the
curriculum with voluntary contributions towards the cost, when invited to do
so.
As a Church Aided School we recognise the importance of
religious, spiritual and moral education. The cultivation of sound values and
judgements, showing care and concern for others and sympathy for those less
fortunate, are central to the philosophy of the school. We have close links
with local churches and the clergy make regular visits to the school.
Christian worship** is a regular part of school life with daily assemblies and
Holy Communion celebrated once a term.
Sex Education is dealt with by class teachers when issues
arise in general teaching. The basis of human reproduction will be covered in
the National Curriculum Science course. Pupils also follow a course in
personal and social education that includes sex education**. More information
on the actual content of the work can be obtained from the school.
** Parents have the right to ask for their child to be withdrawn
from these parts of the curriculum and should contact
the school to discuss the issue.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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Pupils are shown working in the computer suite which forms
part of the ICT provision in the school.
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Each classroom is also provided with computers and the
library has four for shared use. All machines are networked and some are
linked to the internet.
The internet is used under supervision for research.
The school also has e-mail and video conferencing
facilities.
The curriculum in this area is developing quickly in order to provide each
pupil with the skills to use the technology as a learning tool.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All children undertake a regular programme of physical
education. This is an essential part of the curriculum with the aim of
developing personal skills, healthy physical development, co-operative skills
in team activities and a healthy competitive spirit, all of which will
continue into later life. Boys and girls experience a full range of
gymnastics, dance and games skills, through their seven years. Outdoor
activities also feature in our programme .
The school is divided into three house teams, Ash, Beech
and Oak which are used for competitive games and sport as appropriate. As
pupils get older they are encouraged to enter into teams to compete against
other schools in the area. There are also close links with local sporting
clubs.
Swimming lessons are organised in Key Stage 2, usually in
Year Three. We aim to ensure that all pupils l reach the ASA Bronze Swimming
Award standard before they leave school. Parents are asked for a voluntary
contribution (£1.50 at present) towards the cost of the swimming programme.
MUSIC
Music is an important feature in the life of the school. Children have the
opportunity to sing and play a variety of instruments in class lessons. All
children may study the recorder in their early years at the school and have
the opportunity to continue this. Additional musical tuition is available from
year four onwards on violin, flute, clarinet, brass or guitar. Children are
assessed to judge their suitability for a particular instrument. Parents may
be asked to provide an instrument for these lessons at least after the first
year. A charge is made for these lessons, payable half a term in advance. The
school also expects pupils who have extra tuition to play a full part in the
musical life of the school.
ART
Pupils are encouraged to respond to a variety of stimulii and to work in a
range of media in their art lessons.
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Here Year One children are seen drawing from observation of
plants and, on the cover, boys on the year four residential visit are seen
working on their pictures of the church.
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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
The school's special educational needs policy ensures that
teachers who consider a child to have special educational needs will arrange
for the pupil to be assessed by the school and, if necessary, by the
educational psychologist and other appropriate agencies. Full discussion will
take place with the parents and a special Individual Educational Programme (IEP)
devised where necessary. Children with disabilities who can cope with
mainstream education will be catered for, not just by providing physical
access but in all the ways we can. They will not be disadvantaged because of
their disability.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM
We want our children to take a pride in their appearance
and therefore we encourage them to wear a uniform which we consider to be
convenient for the children, parents and staff, and appropriate for the
activities the children will be expected to do.
BEHAVIOUR
We expect high standards of personal behaviour. This makes
the children's lives safer and the school a more efficient and pleasant place
for all. We attempt to develop the attributes of trust, honesty, respect for
others and civility in all children by having high expectations and giving
children responsibility for themselves. Children are rewarded for good
behaviour by enjoying privileges. Children who fall below the expected
standards will receive appropriate punishment and have their privileges
temporarily withdrawn. Expectations are summed up by this statement at the
beginning of the prospectus - Knightlow children are -.
LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS
We have an excellently equipped kitchen and a very
conscientious school meals staff. The standard of hygiene laid down by the
Authority is very high and every effort is made to ensure the children have an
enjoyable, nutritious meal. Provision is made for those wishing to bring a
packed lunch. At break time pupils are allowed a piece of fruit. Sweets are
not allowed
HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT
The Local Authority provides transport to Stretton from the
villages within the priority area.. Details of Local Authority transport
arrangements may be obtained from the school but application has to be made to
the County Education Office.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
The school values close partnership with parents. This
positively enhances the education of their children. This prospectus indicates
many areas where such a relationship can support the work of the school .
Good communication between parents and school is a high
priority for the school. It starts with home visiting for the new Reception
children. Once children start school, parents are welcome to come in at any
time to discuss matters affecting their child's well-being in a relaxed
manner. It is best to make an appointment if parents want to be sure to see a
specific member of staff. The school publishes, at least, a monthly school
news letters and letters are sent home on specific issues.
All children have a Home School book for two way
communication between parent and school. Initially it is also the children's
reading record . We encourage parents to come to interview evenings. The first
for new parents is in September with the Headteacher and in October/November
and March/April with class teachers. The school issues full written reports
towards the end of the Summer Term.
HOMEWORK
The school has a policy that homework is given to all
pupils appropriate to age. This starts in Reception with pupils taking books
to be shared with parents and increases to five sessions per week of
approximately forty minutes for pupils in Year Six. Parents should monitor the
standard of the work their children are producing. In many cases we ask
parents to sign that they have seen the work to help develop the habit of
doing and sharing homework. If parents do not wish their child to have
homework they should inform the school in writing.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We especially welcome parental help in the School with
activities such as swimming, transport, supervision on visits and in-class
support. A Parent Volunteers Information Sheet is sent out at the beginning of
every school year.
PARENTS GROUP
Knightlow School Association is a group of parents,
friends, Governors and staff of the school, who are in support of its aims.
All parents are automatically members and while there are officers, all
parents are welcome at meetings or as on the day helpers at the various
activities. The Association organises many events of a money raising and
social nature for adults and children.
CHARGING POLICY
The school makes no compulsory charge for activities during
school time. However, the Governors have agreed to invite voluntary
contributions from parents for certain activities which could not go ahead
without such support such as swimming, day and residential visits, some
materials for items made and taken home. Parents who are entitled to remission
of charges for accommodation on residential visits should contact the
Headteacher at the time of the request for payment.
COMPLAINTS
The Headteacher would wish to see sooner rather than later
any parent who has any worry or complaint concerning any aspect of school
activity . If the Headteacher is unable to provide a satisfactory resolution,
the parents will be provided with the necessary information to make a formal
approach to the Governing Body.
ADMISSIONS' POLICY
The Governors intend to admit pupils up to the schools
admission number (currently 30) whose parents wish them to enter the school
and who have read the school prospectus and are in agreement with and support
its aims.
If the school in a particular year has more applications
than the admission number then the Governors will use the Admission Criteria
to allocate places. If a child is not awarded a place at the school, the
parents will be informed of the procedure of appeal to the Diocesan Education
Office.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Knightlow C of E Primary School will each year accept up to
their standard number or, if higher, the agreed admission number.
If the school is oversubscribed in a particular year, the
following criteria will be used to select the pupils to admit in the September
of each year. Pupils who are unsuccessful can if their parents wish be placed
on a waiting list. Each time a vacancy occurs the same criteria will apply to
pupils on the waiting list.
The Governors, in accepting pupils from within or outside
the priority area of the school, as prescribed by the Local Education
Authority in consultation with the Governors, assume that parents accept the
aims and the Christian basis for the ethos of the school as stated in the
prospectus.
If the school is oversubscribed in a particular year, the
following criteria will be used to select the pupils to admit.
1. Children with a brother or sister in the school at the
time of the new pupil entering the school.
From inside the priority area
2. Children of parents who desire a Christian education and
can demonstrate to the Governors an active and sustained involvement of
themselves and their children in the life of the Christian church.
3. Children from inside the priority area closest to school
measured by the shortest, safest walking route.
From outside the priority area
4. Children of parents who desire a Christian education and
can demonstrate to the Governors an active and sustained involvement of
themselves and their children in the life of the Christian church.
5. Pupils from outside the priority area closest to school
measured by the shortest, safest walking route.
Further information on the dates of offering places
in Year R and 3 can be obtained from the school.
Application against criteria 2 or 4 will require parents to
complete a form and have it signed by a minister of their church. Application
against criteria 2 or 4 will require parents to complete a form and have it
signed by a minister of their church.
MOST RECENT STATISTICAL DATA
Attendance for 1998/99 - 96.4% No unauthorised absences
SATs RESULTS
KEY STAGE 1
Percentage of pupils who achieved level 2 or above in Tests
and Tasks in 1999
The comparative figures are National percentages for the 1998
Tests and Tasks.
No children were absent or disapplied from the tests.
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School 1999 |
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National 1998 |
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| Reading |
80 |
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77 |
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| Writing |
83 |
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74 |
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| Spelling |
74 |
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66 |
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| Mathematics |
81 |
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84 |
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KEY STAGE 2
Percentage of pupils who achieved level 4 or above in Tests in
1999
The comparative figures are National percentages for the 1998
Tests.
No children were absent or disapplied from the tests
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School 1999 |
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National 199 |
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School target for2000 |
| English |
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77 (77) |
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65 |
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77 |
| Mathematics |
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81 |
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59 |
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74 |
| Science |
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84 |
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69 |
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77 |
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(The figure in brackets was the school target for that year)
A more detailed analysis of the results is available if any
parents would like to discuss them with Mr. Hillman
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENTS September 1999
Bilton High - 21
Avon Valley - 1
Henry VIII - 1
Laurence Sheriff (s) - 3
Rugby High - 1
Trinity - 1
Ashlawn (ns) - 1
Ashlawn (s) - 1
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