Mission Statement
  • At St John’s School we value all our pupils and promote good self-esteem.
  • We believe that our pupils are entitled to the best education within a safe and caring environment and we take every opportunity to celebrate their achievements.
  • We believe that improving the core skills of Numeracy and Literacy is the responsibility of all staff.
  • We celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity.
  • We encourage all pupils to oppose racial discrimination and aim to equip them with the necessary skills to challenge such racism.
  • We work to provide equal opportunities to ensure all pupils have skills and support to access the curriculum.
  • We strive to develop their potential for life-long learning.
  • We encourage independence in life and learning and help children relate well to others.
  • We believe that parents are the partners in the life of the school and education of their children.
  • We believe that ICT capability is an entitlement for all pupils in our school.

 

Safeguarding & Promoting Welfare

The school’s first priority is the welfare of our pupils. We are committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care at all times.

At St. John’s in order to protect our children, we aim:

  • To create an atmosphere where all our children can feel secure, valued and listened to.
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to cases of suspected abuse.

Our school will support all pupils by:

  • Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness whilst not condoning aggression or bullying.
  • Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the school.

All staff has a legal responsibility to refer concerns if they feel a child is being harmed, at risk of harm or receive a disclosure

(Intentionally or unintentionally)from a child. 

The Head Teacher is required by law to refer cases to the Department of Social Care & Health who will then investigate the matter.

 

Admissions

Our school follows the LEA policy on admissions. If we are full then parents may appeal for a place. The following criteria will apply:

Looked After Child (In Public Care).

Brothers or sisters already in the school.

A Christian faith background and parents apply on denominational grounds.

Child residing in the immediate area.

Parents wishing to enroll their children may telephone or call to make an appointment to visit the school.

Parents wishing to register their children for Reception will need to contact the LEA to register their interest in a school / schools. The LEA will inform the parents and the school of a place for their child.

Parents of children starting in the Reception Class, in September, will be invited into school to bring their child to meet their teacher, this happens in June. They will be told about the school, its staff and its routines etc.

 

Equal Opportunities

The school seeks to provide equality of access to the curriculum irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, Special Educational Needs or socio-economic background. Equal Opportunities are reinforced through curricular areas as well as in Citizenship and Circle Time. Resources and display promote positive images and are regularly reviewed.

The school does not discriminate on the admission of pupils with disabilities. Due to the nature of the physical environment, some children may not have full access to their surroundings, as they may have severe disabilities. In these instances the school would work with the Local Education Authority ( LEA) to see if it is possible to alter the fabric of the building to allow access.

 
Disability Access

As part of the School’s Accessibility Plan, we are working at ways of improving the environment in order to cater for pupils with disabilities. Access into the building, via the main entrance, is practicable for the use of wheelchairs. Offices are also accessible, as is the computer suite, community room, library, music room and Key Stage 1 (KS1) classrooms. The computer suite and library both have facilities for wheelchair use at workstations. Access from KS1 into the infant playground would also be possible. There is also a disabled toilet in KS1.

Classes are separate, carpeted and the majority has even, low ceilings (this reduces reverberation and therefore helps children with hearing impairments). There are clear signs on doors and equipment, steps are highlighted, walls are painted with non-gloss paint and there are special roller blinds in many classes with Interactive Whiteboards (these measures are designed to reduce the amount of glare and improve visibility to assist children with visual impairments). These are also areas of non-slip surfaces by sinks in classrooms and around the school.
 
School Uniform

Children are expected to wear school uniform. The colour scheme is grey or black trousers or skirts, white shirts or polo shirts and a navy blue sweatshirt. The sweatshirts with the school logo on are available from the office at very reasonable rates.

Children should wear sensible flat-soled shoes to school. They should also bring a coat, regardless of the season, as even in the ‘summer’ it can still be chilly and rainy. Trendy / expensive designer clothes / trainers are discouraged. School is a place of work. Extreme haircuts are also not permitted, as this is a source of distraction to other children.

Children will do PE during the week so they will need to bring a change of clothes for PE. This should be shorts and a T-shirt, with pumps or trainers for when they do PE outside. Junior children go swimming on a rota basis throughout the year.

Dangling earrings, rings and necklaces are not allowed in school. They can be dangerous and are easily lost. Similarly, children are not allowed to bring in mobile phones, Gameboys, CD players, radios, other electrical items or toys. They cause arguments and can be broken, lost or stolen.

The school takes no responsibility for such losses or damages.

 
School Day
  • School starts at: 8.50am
  • PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD ARRIVES ON TIME.

We value punctuality and it is important for the smooth running of the school day. A regular routine, with as little disruption as possible, helps your child and the rest of the class settle quickly. This improves both learning and behavior.

School finishes at: 3.20pm for KS1 3.25pm for KS2

  • PLEASE COLLECT YOUR CHILD ON TIME.

It is not fair on your child or the school staff if you are regularly late picking up your child at the end of the school day. If you are unable to pick your child up please make other arrangements for them to be collected on time and inform the school as soon as possible.

  • A fee will be charged when children picked up late from school.

 

100% ATTENDANCE

Attendance is important for your child’s education. Please ensure they attend school every day. Children will easily fall behind in their schoolwork if they miss days regularly and they will find it hard to catch up with their classmates.

Children should only be kept at home if they have a serious illness or injury.

If this is the case, please contact the school first thing in the morning and let us know.

If your child has a minor illness e.g. mild headaches, stomachaches etc, inform the school and bring them in. Usually, they wear off very quickly once they are into the swing of a school day. If they don’t get any better we will contact you straight away to collect them.

If you have a dentist, clinic or hospital appointment let the school know when you will need to pick up your child from school to take them there. Please bring your child back to school after the appointment. They should miss as little time as possible.

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