Our children transfer to Key Stage Three in the following school year in which they reach the age of eleven. Catholic children automatically transfer to St Thomas More Catholic High School. Non-Catholic children who attend St Anne’s are also assured of a place, but must also make an independent application to the Headteacher at St Thomas More.
We recognise and provide for a range of Special Educational needs, based on The Code of Practice. The class teacher usually identifies these and an Individual Educational Programme may be set up. We actively involve Parents, and where necessary, support agencies in order to meet the needs of our children. At all times, children are considered as an individual each with their own strengths and areas for development.
Our school does not presently have additional facilities for disabled Staff or children. If the need arose, every effort would be made to provide them, and any disabled person would be treated equally and included fully in the life of our school.
Admission arrangements for disabled pupils would be in line with the current Admission Policy, which is available by request from school.
Because of day-day contact with children, schools are particularly well placed to observe outward signs of abuse, changes in behaviour or a failure to develop. Parents should be aware, therefore, that where it appears to a member of Staff that a child may have been abused, the school is required as part of Cheshire Child Protection procedures, to report any concerns to Social services.
Extra Curricular Activities
There are a number of extra-curricular activities that take place in school, provided on a voluntary basis by the Staff.
Opportunities for various musical activities take place during school, and instrumental tuition is available by private arrangement.
There are also football and cricket matches arranged during the year with other local schools.
We would be delighted to accept offers of help from Parents in the running and organisation of extra curricular activities both in terms of the teaching of skills, running teams, supporting at matches and helping with performances etc. Help with transport to matches is frequently needed. If you would be willing and able to support us with any of the above, please contact a member of Staff or the Headteacher for more details.
Charges for school activities that incur a cost are voluntary except for musical tuition or residential visits. The Staff and Governors wish educational visits to continue and Parents are asked to make voluntary contributions to meet the cost of non-residential visits and the full costs of residential visits. In the event of a visit or trip not being financially viable, the school reserves the right to cancel.
To provide a happy secure and purposeful environment in which the children are self motivated to strive to attain their full potential.
To promote and maintain good behaviour
To encourage a positive learning environment where effort, hard work and good behaviour are rewarded.
To develop children’s awareness of the consequences of their actions.
At St. Anne’s we believe that a positive and structured approach to the management of behaviour will enable children to learn and children to teach. In the Elton report it clearly states:
‘There is a need for clearly identified boundaries of acceptable behaviour, and for teachers to respond promptly to children testing theses boundaries. We recommend that schools should strike a healthy balance between rewards and punishments and that both should be clearly specified.’
Our code of conduct is clearly reflected in both mission statements and the agreed school golden rules, which are displayed around the school. We expect children at St Anne’s to be well behaved, to foster positive caring attitudes towards each other and their environment. We believe that children learn to manage their own behaviour by praise, encouragement and a sense of reward. The whole school approach to behaviour management helps to ensure that every teacher and child is aware of acceptable standards of behaviour and consequences for contravening rules. Our house-point system rewards and recognises the positive aspects of school life and reflects the high standards expected at St Anne’s.
Through consultation we have identified our attitudes towards bullying and the following are our views and opinions:
All forms of bullying will not be tolerated and are unacceptable.
Staff will be alert and vigilant to all signs of bullying.
An immediate response will be offered.
All incidents will be considered seriously.
Children will be encouraged to report incidents of bullying.
The focus on bullying prevention will be constant.
Our school aims to achieve good attendance and punctuality by operating an attendance policy. We maintain an attendance record and initiate quick and early intervention if a problem is identified. We feel it is crucial that even the youngest of children develop the habit of regular and punctual attendance and learn to be responsible and reliable. In addition, good attendance and punctuality are seen as achievements in their own right and are recognised by the school. If you are late for school please inform the office and sign the latecomers register. Please send in a letter confirming the reason for your child’s absence on their return to school or telephone the school before 8:45am on the first day of illness.
Parents are urged not to make non-emergency, non-urgent medical/dental appointments during the school day. If it is unavoidable, please contact school in writing.
Parents are also requested not to take children on holiday during term time. If you wish to take your child on holiday you will need to seek the Head teacher’s consent in writing at least two weeks before you go away. Schools legally cannot authorise more than 10 days holiday in a school year unless there are exceptional circumstances. Parents are also asked not to request absences when your child is preparing for school, county or curriculum tests. It is important to remember that we have your child’s best interests at heart, and long absences can seriously disrupt progress.
We operate a security system in school in order to keep the pupils & Staff safe on site. Please use the main entrance at all times. A buzzer system is in operation and the door is coded. The pupils are not permitted to open the door to anyone at anytime, known or unknown. On entering the Reception area please wait until a member of Staff is able to deal with your enquiry. All visitors to school are required to sign in the visitor’s book and wear a visitors’ badge. Anyone unfamiliar not wearing a visitors badge will be challenged.
Equipment within the school is security marked with SmartWater.
Children who are ill should be kept at home. A telephone or verbal message early on the day of absence is expected.
First aid supplies are kept in school and the Staff deal with minor injuries. In the case of more serious injuries every effort will be made to get the child to hospital. It is therefore vitally important that your details and contact numbers are accurate and up to date. If you are in any doubt please contact the school office. A form is available for updating or changing contact details.
It is school policy that children must not bring tablets and medicines into school. If your child requires regular or short-term medication on prescription, please bring it into school yourself and either administer it yourself or complete an authorisation form and ask if a first aider would be available and if they would mind administering it for you. Please do not send medicines into school with children. The containers of medication must be clearly labelled with their contents, the owners name and dosage. If your child suffers with asthma, please make sure all inhalers are up to date, labelled clearly and Staff are fully aware of the child’s requirements. If your child has any other serious medical needs please make a member of Staff aware at the time of or before first admission.
We believe that uniform encourages children to take pride in their school and assists in developing high standards in other aspects of school life. All children are expected to wear school uniform. Please ensure that uniform is clearly identifiable by sewing in nametapes.
Girls
Boys
P.E.
Blue blouse and tie / Polo shirt with school logo
Grey skirt/ pinafore/ culottes/ trousers.
Navy Blue jumper/ cardigan/ sweatshirt with school logo.
Blue gingham summer dress
Navy, white or grey socks/tights
Black/ Blue shoes
Blue shirt and tie or Polo shirt with school logo
Grey shorts/ trousers
Navy Blue jumper/sweatshirt with school logo
Navy or grey socks
Black/ Blue shoes
Indoor Games Kit:
School Logo crew neck T-shirt
Black/ Navy shorts
Appropriate footwear
(Yr3-6 an extra pair of socks)
To be kept in school at all times in draw-string bag
Outdoor Games Kit:
School Polo Shirt or School PE T-shirt
Plain Navy jogging bottoms
Football boots / suitable trainers
Sports socks (may be required during the year)
Order Forms are available from the information pockets by the main reception area.
Our school meals are well balanced, healthy and cooked on the premises in a well-equipped kitchen. A varied menu is provided each day.
Lunch money is collected on a Monday morning and we ask that it be sent in a clearly marked envelope with the child’s name, class and the total amount enclosed. In the event of absence, the money should be sent with the child on their return to school.
Cheques should be made payable to: Cheshire County Council
The school office will have details of cost on request.
There is a lay-by at the front of the school for parking cars. Parents are requested that in the interests of safety, that when they are setting down or picking up their children, they do not park in the drive, obstruct the school gates or the pedestrian entrance or footpaths. A way through the lay-by must always be maintained during the collection periods for emergency vehicles.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. It may just save a child’s life.
Parents are welcome to accompany children to the playground and see them into class at 8:55am.
If there are any changes to collection arrangements for the end of the day please inform your child’s class teacher in writing. Any child in Key Stage One must be collected from their classroom door by a nominated adult.
Transport is free for Catholic children who live over two miles from school. Several children living within two miles use the buses at a reasonable rate. Further details are available from the school office. Increased use of theses buses means that there is less congestion around school at the beginning and the end of each day.
