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The School produces a Prospectus which is updated annually for all new parents of children hoping to attend Bow School. Parents are also welcome to ring the School to arrange a visit to see the Headteacher and look at the school premises.
Our Vision is to develop the whole school community to achieve its full potential, academically, socially, physically and emotionally. Bow Community School will strive to continually improve and provide a supportive, caring and disciplined environment, in which every individual can thrive.
Our Mission for the whole school community is:
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To develop a team spirit which is highly motivated and successful
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To encourage lively enquiring minds, together with a willingness to ask questions
and to argue rationally
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To continually improve the quality of teaching and learning
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To develop increasingly good communication through Literacy , Numeracy and
ICT skills to build confidence within pupils
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To enable all to understand and respect the feelings of others whilst considering
thoughtfully differing attitudes, cultures, values and beliefs
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To have high expectations for all children, encourage self motivation and individual
responsibility and promote an interest in learning and personal development
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To develop successful collaborative partnerships with outside agencies in education,
business and industry
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To enable children to achieve their true potential and to take pride in that
achievement, while taking pleasure in the achievement of others
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To build careers guidance which combats stereotyping and underachievement
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To provide an innovative and stimulating learning environment which is inviting,
warm and safe
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Provide a Library and ICT facilities which saturate the whole school environment
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To ensure the health and safety of all individuals is always a priority
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To consider the effects of our actions on the environment and promote more
environmentally friendly practices
Our mission for Pupils is:
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Pupils that are happy, highly motivated and want to come to school to learn
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Pupils are able to explore their personal interests
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Pupils talk, listen and help pupils of different ages , cultures and genders
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Pupils create and evaluate their own work and help others to excel
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Pupils perform and exhibit quality work to a variety of audiences in a range
of ways
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Pupils experience careers guidance through real life experiences and through
meeting a range of role models from both within and beyond their community
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Every pupil experiences success
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For pupils to leave the school with pride, confidence and an understanding
of their achievements
Pastoral Care and Discipline
Here are the general aims of discipline and strategies for unacceptable behaviour,
which are clearly set out in the school Discipline Policy: -
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A school mission is to promote personal confidence and self esteem in pupils.
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Pupils are valued for their positive qualities and encouraged to channel negative
feelings appropriately.
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The school management systems are designed to limit negative behaviour.
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Damage to school property caused by actions contrary to the school’s
general aims of discipline must be paid for by the parent(s) of the child/children
concerned.
General Aims of Discipline
The aim of the school is to create a pleasant, happy and caring atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to have consideration and respect for other people and their property, act with safety, and behave appropriately, showing honesty and good manners at all times.
The Code of Conduct
Here is a summary of conduct expected from all children and adults in school.
Children and adults should show respect and consideration for each other
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Talk to each other in a respectful way avoiding hurtful comments and bad language.
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Respect each other's property both inside and outside the environs of the school.
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Violent behaviour is unacceptable at all times.
A Classroom is a place of learning
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Children are expected to arrive in the classroom on time.
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All children have a right to learn, Teachers have a right to teach.
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Everyone has a right to express themselves, share ideas, and ask questions
and to speak without interruption.
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Everyone is to be expected to work to the best of their ability.
The school should be a safe and healthy environment
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Children should pay due regard to their own and other's safety in their movements
around the school.
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In the playground - be aware of others
- play equipment, as sanctioned by staff, should be used responsibly in designated
play areas.
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Care should be taken at all times to leave the school clean, tidy and litter
free.
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Children should leave the school premises in a safe and orderly manner. Where
appropriate children should be accompanied by a responsible adult when leaving
the school site.
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Children should line up quietly whenever requested to do so.
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Valuables are brought at the owner's risk.
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Children must not bring to school substances/things which might harm themselves
or others. If a suspicious substance is brought to school we follow L.E.A.
guide lines.
We have a positive and detailed Anti-Bullying Policy to ensure children feel
happy and secure within the school environment. This gives them a clear idea
that bullying is at all times inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour.
Rewards and Sanctions
Pupils can be given rewards in the following ways:
· They can be given a smilie face
These may be given by any adult in school for good work or good behaviour.
The smilie faces are collected on a card. When the child has collected 10
smilie faces this entitles them to a golden ticket, which is put into the
draw box.
· They can be given a golden ticket
If a child has done something particularly special they maybe given a golden
ticket immediately. This would then go into the draw box.
· They can be given a Spotlight
The children’s class teacher awards this weekly, to pupils who have been
particularly impressive in the class that week for specific work or behaviour.
A spotlight also entitles the child to a golden ticket to be put into the prize
draw box.
Around 10 to 15 prizes are drawn from the Golden Ticket Draw box at the end
of each half term. The more Golden tickets a pupil has in the box the more
chance they have of winning a prize. All pupils are in teams, as they collect
golden tickets they also collect points for their team. The team with the most
points at the end of the half term win the privilege of extra playtime!
If a pupil breaks a School or Classroom rule then the following sanctions are
taken
1. The pupil will be given a warning and told specifically of the rule they
have broken.
2. If they continue to break the rule they will be asked to leave the classroom
and go to the class partner room for 5 minutes. They will be given a task to
complete there by their class teacher
3. If the pupil refuses to leave the room then the Head teacher or a senior
teacher will come to remove the pupil for time out.
4. If a pupil is removed from the class on more than one occasion during a
week the pupil’s parent will be informed.
5. A Behaviour Target Book may be introduced as a tool for helping the pupils
to get back on track. Parents are always involved and informed if the target
book is to be used.
The Governors and staff produce a number of policies as well as an Annual Report for Parents. Click on the following policy headings if you wish to read them in more detail.
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For a list of staff click here
School Terms |
Autumn Term 2006bb School Opens |
Wednesday 6th September |
| Half Term | 23rd - 27th October |
| End of Term | Tuesday 19th December |
| Spring Term 2007 | |
| School Opens | Thursday 4th January 2006 |
| Half Term | 19th - 26th February |
| End of Term |
Thursday 5th April |
| Summer Term 2007 | |
| School Opens | Wednesday 25th April |
| May Bank Holiday |
1st May |
| Half Term | 28th May - 1st June |
| End of Term | Wednesday 25th July |
| Teaching Hours |
Although the school is open for 5.25 hours each day the total teaching time available within that day is 4 hours and 45 minutes, this allows for 40 minutes per day for registration, breaks and acts of collective worship. In K.S.1 this time is reduced to 4.20 hours each day, with a twenty-minute afternoon break.
School Times
8.55 a.m. School Begins
10.40 - 11.00a.m. Break
12.15 - 1.30 p.m. Lunch Break
1.30 p.m. School Commences
(20 min break K.S.1. only)
3.30 p.m. End of School KS2 & KS1
School Curriculum |
The school curriculum should aim to provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve. The school curriculum also aims to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. These aims are summarised as: - communication skills, numeracy, study skills, problem solving skills, personal and social skills and skills in I.C.T. In addition, the school strives for equality of opportunities, and promotes a positive approach to Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship, and particularly teaches children a multicultural approach to society. Where appropriate the school provides support for children with Special Educational Needs to match the requirements of individuals. In order to promote the maximum learning opportunities for pupils, each child has a home-school agreement which clearly states the expectations and obligations of the school, the parent and the pupil. It is encouraged that all parties to this agreement sign it as a token of their commitment. For more information on the curriculum click here.
Curriculum Topics |
For more details of each class and to see samples of their work click below
Governing Body |
The School is managed by the Governing Body in partnership with the Headteacher. Click on the following headings for further information.
Home/School Liaison |
Every child at Bow School has been given a special Home/ School Contact Book. Parents and teachers can use this book as a means of communication. It needs to be brought to school each morning and sent home again at the end of the day. It can be used by parents for: -
Teachers may use them for: -
The staff are available for consultation for matters of immediate concern after school on most days. We would ask parents to avoid disturbing teachers before school when they are preparing for lessons. If there are urgent messages to be passed on in the morning please see the administrator or a classroom assistant.
The parents of all children are invited to see on-going work each Friday between 8.45 to 9.00am before school commences. End of year Optional Tasks and end of KS1/2 SAT results will be presented at the end of the Summer Term.
Parents are invited to share in many school activities which include Christmas
plays, sports day, harvest festivals, Christmas fair etc., Parents are periodically
invited to Open Forums to discuss issues of interest/concern.
Starting School |
At Bow School, children may join the Reception Class as “Rising Five’s”, although parents have the right to choose whether they should be admitted then or after their fifth birthday, which is the statutory legal school age.
Children may be admitted either at the beginning of the autumn or spring terms as follows:
Autumn Term: Children born between 1st September and 28th/29th February inclusive.
Spring Term: Children born between 1st March and 31st August inclusive.
School normally starts at 8.55 a.m. and children should be collected at 3.30 p.m.
However, in their first term, for the first ten days children attend for mornings only and are encouraged to stay to have lunch at school, and should be collected at 1.15 p.m.
Special Circumstances for Early or Full Time Admission
Parents who wish their child to be admitted at a younger age (earlier than indicated in the above chart) should apply to the Divisional Education Officer, who will make the decision.
Links with Playgroup
There are very strong links between the children and staff at the Playgroup and the Reception Class Teacher, who whenever possible visits the Playgroup to establish relationships with children prior to beginning their school education. Such links give both the children and their parents opportunities to become involved in school life at an early stage.
In the term before the children start school they come to the classroom for one afternoon a week (with the playgroup staff) for a 4+ session. Such visits help these children to settle into a routine prior to starting school. For more information visit www.bowplaygroup.co.uk
Introduction to Bow School (Reception Class)
During the last half term before coming to school the Parents are given a tour of the school by members of the Effective Partnership with Parents (EPPA) committee. Parents will also have an opportunity to informally meet members of staff. A new parents meeting will be held before children start school fulltime to discuss Reception class routines.
To read a copy of the school’s information on preparing your child for school click here.
Admissions for all School Age Children
Children of school age will be admitted according to their parents' preferences unless our Planned Admission Number (PAN) of 24 children per year group is reached, in which case the school will apply the County Admission Cruteria as explained in the Bow C.P. School - Policy for Admission.
Any parent who wishes to transfer their child to this school is welcome to make an appointment with the Headteacher to make a preliminary visit and discuss any matters of concern. All registration details are available from the school.
For other information click below
The Office for Standards
in Education (OFSTED) is the body that organises and manages the national system
for school inspection. Schools are inspected to a national framework.
The
process covers:
. the quality of education provided by the school;
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the educational standards achieved by the school;
. whether the financial
resources made available to the school are managed efficiently; and
. the
spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school.
All schools will have been inspected in the first round of inspection by August
1998. After that period most schools will be inspected on a six year cycle. OFSTED
organises inspections through a tendering process with inspection contractors.
Inspection services use teams made up of experienced inspectors perhaps from the
local authority advisory staff, head teachers and independent consultants.
Teams are led by a registered inspector. Each inspection team has to contain a
lay inspector who has no involvement in education.
Many parents will have
been involved with the inspection of their child's school. Parents' views are
sought through a parents' questionnaire and at a parents' meeting. The meeting
takes place at the beginning of the inspection process.
Inspections take place
over the period of a week. Following that a report with a parents' summary is
written and published.
The report contains key issues that the school must
work on. Governors have to produce an action plan and keep parents informed of
progress. Copies of the report and summary are sent to OFSTED, the governors,
the diocese where appropriate, the local authority, and are available on the Internet.
Governors have to send a copy of the summary, and subsequently the action plan,
to all families within the school. A copy of the full report can be made available
on demand. Governors must then keep parents informed of the school's progress
through the action plan at the annual governors' meeting for parents.
Further
Reading: OFSTED's brochure entitled: "School Inspection - a guide for parents"
(code number HMI 089) available free of charge from OFSTED's distribution centre
Tel: 0171 510 0180
Or visit the website www.ofsted.gov.uk
Bow C.P.School was inspected in March 1997 and our next inspection took place during the week commencing Monday 15th January 2001. The Inspector held meetings with the Staff, Headteacher, Parents and Governors.
To see a Summary of the Inspection Report for January 2001 click here Ofsted Report Summary.
The school was inspected again in March 2006. To see a copy of the report click here.
