At the start of the new academic year we feel that it is important to share some key information with parents/carers. In this pack, we have included information on the school staffing structure, contact details, future INSET Days and key dates, term dates and timings for the school day. We have also included information on expectations relating to attendance, behaviour, Early Work, homework, and supporting pupils with additional needs. Additional information on these areas and more is available on the school website www.threepeaksacademy.org.uk Staffing Structure 2018-19 Headteacher - Mr Richard Penn-Bourton Deputy Headteacher - Mrs Jane Shelton-Smith Assistant Headteacher - Miss Katy Bassett Nursery Mrs Emily Woodward (EYFS Leader), Mrs Jane Jones (TA), Mrs Clare Harris (TA) Reception Miss Simrit Sandhu, Mrs Natalie Cook, Mrs Lisa Colloff (TA), Mrs Debbie Moseley (TA) Year 1 Mrs Ange Pickering, Miss Kerry Brown, Mrs Lisa Mitchell (TA), Mrs Debbie Hall (TA) Year 2 Miss Katy Bassett (Phase Leader), Mr Peter Hoare, Mrs Tanis Brown (TA), Mrs Jo Cox (TA) Year 3 Mrs Louise Bentley/Mrs Kathryn Lamb, Mr Alex Barton, Mrs Karen Hewish (HLTA), Mrs Sue Bolton (TA) Year 4 Mrs Jane Shelton-Smith (Phase Leader)/Mrs Kathryn Lamb, Mr Mark Hughes, Mrs Karen Edgington (TA), Mrs Jackie Read (TA) Year 5 Mr Jay Birmingham, Mr Lewis Ball, Mrs Kim Andrews (HLTA), Mrs Jackie Riggins (TA) Year 6 Miss Lucy Villers, Mr Christopher Imber, Mrs Kate Frost (TA) Mrs Donna Millward (TA)
SENCO - Mrs Jane Shelton-Smith Pupil Support Manager - Mrs Elaine Blaby Lunchtime Supervisors - Marion Hall, Michelle Cooke, Elaine Busby, Kelly Walton, Fiona Kearney, Debbie Lewis, Michelle Yoxall, Caroline Engley, Gemma Kirby-Taylor, Michelle Bayley, Angela Teague and Amanda Astley Admin Staff - Mrs Linda Barrett (Admin Officer), Miss Charlie Blaby (Admin Assistant) Kipper Club - Mrs Nina Houghton (Kipper Club Manager), Mrs Jo Cox, Mrs Jane Jones Contact Details Listed below are the key contact details for Three Peaks Primary Academy. Main School Office : 01827 896424 linda.barrett@threepeaksacademy.org.uk charlie.blaby@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Headteacher Richard Penn-Bourton : richard.penn-bourton@threepeaksacademy.org.uk - 01827 896424 Deputy Headteacher / SENCO - Jane Shelton-Smith : jane.shelton-smith@threepeaksacademy.org.uk - 01827 896424 Pupil Support Manager Elaine Blaby : elaine.blaby@threepeaksacademy.org.uk - 01827 896424 Kipper Club - Nina Houghton : nina.houghton@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Tel : 07739754139 Year Group Contact Details Nursery : nursery@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Reception : reception@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 1 : year1@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 2 : year2@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 3 : year3@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 4 : year4@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 5 : year5@threepeaksacademy.org.uk Year 6 : year6@threepeaksacademy.org.uk
Key Dates Autumn Term 1 : Wednesday 5th September 2018 - Friday 26th October 2018 Autumn Term 2 : Monday 5th November 2018- Friday 21st December 2018 Spring Term 1 : Tuesday 8th January 2019 - Friday 15th February 2019 Spring Term 2: Monday 25th February 2019 - Friday 12th April 2019 Summer Term 1 : Monday 29th April 2019 - Friday 24th May 2019 May Day Bank Holiday : Monday 6th May 2019 Summer Term 2 : Monday 3rd June 2019 - Friday 19th July 2019 INSET DAYS (School Closed to Pupils) : 3rd and 4th September 2018, 5th October 2018, 7th January 2019, 22nd July 2019 Key Event Dates (Please note, these dates are subject to change Notification of any date changes will be communicated as soon as is possible) 2018/19 Key Stage 2 SATS Week : Monday 13th May - Thursday 16th May 2019. 2018/19 Key Stage 1 End of Key Stage Assessments : Test period - May 2019 Year 1/2 Phonic Screening Tests : 10th June 2019-14th June 2019 Autumn Term Open Evenings : Tuesday 2nd October 2018 Autum Term Parents Evening : Tuesday 16th October (late) Thursday 18th October 2018 (early) Spring Term Open Evening : Tuesday 26th February 2019 Spring Term Parents Evening : Tuesday 5th March 2019 (late) Thursday 7th March 2019 (early) Summer Term Open Evening : Tuesday 16th July 2019 School Doors Open for Early Work Activities : 8:45am School Doors Close and Registration : 9:00am Nursery Morning Session : 9.00am (Doors Open : 8.55am) EYFS Lunchtime : 11:45am - 12:45pm Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) Lunchtime : 12:00-1:00pm Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Lunchtime : 12:15pm - 1:15pm Nursey Afternoon Session : ends 2:55pm School Ends : 3:15pm School Day Timings Kipper Club Morning Session : 8:00am - 8:45am Afternoon Session : 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Expectations Relating to Attendance Research shows that children who attend school regularly achieve better results in their tests and exams. Consequently, they have better chances to be successful in life. Our aim is to work with parents to ensure that all of our pupils receive the most from their education and reach their full potential. A letter relating to attendance requirements and procedures is attached to this pack. Further information on attendance can be found in the CET Attendance Policy which is available on the school website. If you wish to discuss any attendance issues or concerns, please contact Mrs Elaine Blaby (Pupil Support Manager). Expectations Relating to Behaviour Three Peaks Primary Academy has high expectations in relation to pupil behaviour. The school has three school rules: Be prepared to learn Let others learn Respect the rights and properties of others. The school takes a positive approach to behaviour management and uses a system called Good to Be Green to promote expected behaviours. Rewards for Positive Behaviour Praise from the class teacher / TA Sent to another teacher / Phase Leader Awarding of House Points Stickers Awards and mentions in Merit Assemblies Special responsibilities or jobs Playground rewards Star Table Lunchtime experience Stage 1 - Verbal Warning given Stage 2 - Yellow Card issued Sanctions for Negative Behaviour (Pupils may be moved to work elsewhere in Year Group teaching area) Verbal Warnings and Yellow Cards can be overturned if the pupil modifies their behaviour and meets the school s behaviour expectations. Stage 3 - Red Card issued resulting in loss of playtime privilege. Additional Red Cards issued in the same day will result in the pupil being sent to discuss behaviour with their Phase Leader. The parents of any child receiving three red cards in a week, will be asked to attend a behaviour meeting with a member of the school s Leadership Team. Stage 1 and 2 will be bypassed if a pupil is involved with violent behaviour (including the deliberate damage of the school s property or the property of others) or rudeness to an adult in school.
Early Work At the beginning of each school day teachers set children a range of learning activities called Early Work. These activities reinforce previous teaching and allow children to respond to the teacher s marking. Early Work starts as the doors open at 8:45am and runs until the registers are completed. We have found that this extra period of time has had a big impact on the attainment and progress of the children who regularly arrived at 8:45. Homework Homework is set each Friday and is to be completed by Wednesday the following week. We use homework to either reinforce the previous week s learning or to prepare the children for future learning. We provide the children with a homework book which matches the style of books used in school and expect our children to present their work to match the standards that we have in class. In order to encourage children to complete their homework, we will be establishing a homework reward system. Teachers are available to support any parents who have questions regarding the homework that has been set and Mrs Blaby runs a homework club on Tuesday lunchtimes which children can attend if they wish. We obviously encourage parents to take an active role in supporting their children with their homework and to engage in discussions with them about what they are learning. If children fail to complete their homework on a regular basis, parents will be asked to attend a meeting in school so that the issue can be addressed. Concerns If you have any concerns or worries about your child s education or life at school, please contact us. Staff who man the doors will pass any messages onto class teachers. Alternatively, messages can be left with the school office in person, by phone call or via email. If necessary, teachers will then make contact as soon as they can. As you will have seen earlier in this pack, Early Work sessions start at 8:45am and prior to this teachers have a staff briefing each morning so it may be difficult for them to be able to talk before school. Our SENDCo, Mrs Shelton-Smith is available should you be concerned about your child s progress. Mrs Blaby, our Pupil Support Manager, is available to discuss any concerns about behaviour, wellbeing, attendance or health related issues.