Edward Bryant School

Dear Parents /Carers,

Welcome to Edward Bryant School, a member of Schoolsworks

Academy Trust.

Edward Bryant School is a friendly, caring school committed to offering

every child a secure, stimulating and happy environment where your

child can do their best.

We place high value on strong home-school partnerships, because it is

through working together that your child will develop and excel.

This brochure is designed to give you information about the school, its

aims, organisation, curriculum and extracurricular activities.

If you would like any further information or would like to see the school

at work, please telephone for an appointment.

Mrs Cathy Williams Mr Richard WaddingtonHeadteacher Operational Headteacher

Welcome

EDWARD BRYANT SCHOOL

London Road, Bognor Regis

West Sussex, PO21 1BG

Tel: 01243 822454

General Enquiries: pmorris@edwardbryant.academy

Admissions Enquiries: jtite@edwardbryant.academy

Website: www.edwardbryantschool.co.uk

Office Hours: 8am - 4pm

Age Range: 4 - 11 years

Edward Bryant School is a primary school for boys and girls from

4 - 11 years of age.

Our school site is spacious and well-maintained, with good sized

classrooms, a gymnasium, a dining hall, two playgrounds and

playing fields.

Our ICT suite is well equipped and every classroom has an

interactive whiteboard. There is a well-resourced library which

all children visit regularly.

School Times: 8:55am - 3:15pm

General Information

Edward Bryant School promotes high standards

and expectations by:

• Developing lively and enquiring minds so that

children acquire the knowledge and skills

relevant to their needs and the ever-changing

demands of society.

• Providing a stimulating and structured

environment that encourages independent

learning with an emphasis on firsthand

experience.

• Promoting self-discipline that encourages the

development of courteous, confident and

responsible citizens.

• Promoting tolerance and understanding of

other races, religions and cultures.

• Guiding pupils through a creative and

challenging curriculum, based on The

National Curriculum.

Our AimsVisitors to Edward Bryant School are very

welcome. Should you wish to come and look

round, please speak with the office staff to

arrange an appointment.

West Sussex Local Authority deals with

admissions for children starting school for the

first time.

Parents wanting a place mid-year should contact

the school office.

Parents of pre-school children will be sent details

about the admissions process, along with details

of their designated school, in September/

October of the year before their child is due to

start school.

It is vital that the admissions office have the

correct address for all correspondence. If parents

have changed their address since registering the

birth of their child, it is important to update any

records.

Parents can opt for their designated school or

request an alternative placement. Details of our

over subscription criteria are available on our

website.

The school holds meetings for all new parents

in June each year, and offers opportunities for

children to spend time in their new classes before

starting in September.

Admission

Keeping in Touch

If your child feels unhappy at school for any

reason, please come in and see us about it. An

unhappy child will not learn as well as a happy

one!

To see your child’s Teacher

Arrangements are made each term for parents

to discuss their child’s progress with the class

teacher.

If you want to contact the teacher at other times,

it is best to make an appointment, although

teachers are usually available at the end of each

day.

To see the head of your child’s family or the headteacher

Each class is in one of our school families:

Edward, Bryant or Hotham. To see the head of

family or the Headteacher, please make an

appointment through the school office.

Absence

Pupils need to attend school every day in order

to achieve their full potential. Please ensure that

your child attends school every day during term

time unless they are unwell.

If your child is too ill to come to school it is

important that you contact the school early on

the first day of the absence. You can do this by

leaving a message on the school absence line:

01243 822454. If you are unsure about how long

your child should be away from school following

a contagious illness, the school office can offer

you advice.

In the event of frequent absence the school will

notify and involve the School Welfare Officer or

the Family Liaison Officer who may visit parents

at home.

The school will only authorise absence in term

time in very exceptional circumstances. Holidays

must not be taken in term time.

UniformThe school believes that a school uniform

encourages a positive attitude to school and

develops a sense of community. Please ensure

that items of uniform are labeled so that lost

property can be identified and returned!

BOYS WINTER

• Black or grey trousers

• Red or white polo shirt

• Black school sweatshirt

• Black, grey or white socks

• Brown or black shoes (no trainers)

• Red school fleece (outdoor wear – optional)

BOYS SUMMER

• As above with option of grey shorts

GIRLS WINTER

• Grey skirt or pinafore

• Black or grey trousers

• Red or white polo shirt

• Black school sweatshirt or

• Red school cardigan

• Black, grey or white socks

• Brown or black shoes (no trainers)

• Red school fleece (outdoor wear – optional)

GIRLS SUMMER

• As above, with the option of a red and white

checked dress

• Sensible sandals (no clogs, heels)

PE KIT

• Red school PE T-shirt

• Dark coloured shorts

• Black plimsolls

• Trainers – for outside use

• Jogging bottoms and sweat shirt in any colour

for cold weather

Hair StylesHair styles should be age appropriate. Extreme

hairstyles are not permitted in school, for

example children should not have dyed hair, hair

that is too closely shaved or spiked. Parents may

be asked to take their child home if they come

to school with an extreme hairstyle. If in doubt

about what might be considered inappropriate,

please check with the school office.

JewelleryPupils should not wear jewellery to school.

Children with pierced ears may wear stud type

earrings if really necessary.

For safety reasons, no jewellery can be worn

during PE lessons. It is the responsibility of

parents or the child to remove and reinsert ear

studs, members of staff are not permitted to do

so.

Mobile PhonesChildren do not need mobile phones in school,

unless they are walking to or from school by

themselves.

All mobile phones brought in to school must be

left in the school office in the morning and

collected at the end of the day.

MedicinesIf your child suffers from a chronic medical

condition, the school will arrange a Health Care

Meeting to draw up a Health Care Plan for your

child to enable us to care for your child

effectively.

If it is necessary for your child to have medicine

during the day, you will need to fill in a form at

the office.

If your child suffers from asthma you will be

asked to fill out an Asthma Information Sheet,

available from the office.

Parents can make appointments to see the

school nurse via the school office.

Head lice occasionally appear in school.

Immediately they are spotted, parents are

informed by letter and asked to treat them

before sending their child back to school.

Parents regularly checking their children’s

hair can reduce outbreaks.

FOUNDATION STAGE: (Reception - ages 4-5 years)

Children enjoy learning together through a play based curriculum, which

includes a significant emphasis on learning to read, learning to write and

learning to use numbers confidently. Classrooms are bright and well

resourced, and learning takes place inside and outside every day. Our

staff communicate with our pre-school providers so that children

develop the skills required to be effective learners.

KEY STAGE ONE: (Years 1-2 - ages 5-7 years)

Key Stage One builds on the learning that has taken place in

Foundation Stage. Staff work closely to ensure continuity from

Foundation Stage in to Year 1. Children are introduced to more

structured literacy and numeracy lessons, which will develop reading,

writing and maths skills. Children will begin to learn their multiplication

tables and will start to bring home spellings to learn. Children will learn

through a range of exciting cross-curricular topics.

KEY STAGE TWO: (Years 3-6 – ages 7-11 years)

As pupils get older, their literacy and numeracy lessons may be

delivered in ability sets, to ensure that children are challenged to extend

themselves. Regular homework is set to complement the work

completed in class. The curriculum is delivered through a mix of

stimulating cross-curricular topics and subject specific work. The skills

required to be effective independent learners are taught in order to

prepare children for the transition to Key Stage Three. We expect our

older children to assume positions of responsibility, and be willing to

assist in the wider school community.

Curriculum

Extra-Curricular Clubs

Further opportunities for children to enhance

their own interests, are offered through a

comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs,

including various sports, arts, music and drama.

Sex Education

We treat children’s usual curiosity with common

sense and truth as any parent would. Year 5 and

6 pupils view a special series of television

programs. Parental consent is sought prior to the

children watching them in Year 6 and parents are

also invited to see the programs for themselves

beforehand.

“The curriculum is creative and

motivates pupils well….Teachers plan

carefully to ensure that pupils are

given work to get the best out of

them. Consequently, pupils learn

rapidly, because they are given work

which matches their ability and

challenges their thinking.”

Ofsted 2013

Religious Education

The school is not affiliated with any religious

denominations. Religious education and

collective worship are in accordance with the

1988 Education Reform Act and also the West

Sussex agreed syllabus. Bible stories, along with

stories from other world religions, or stories with

a strong moral theme often form the basis for

these assemblies.

Special Educational Needs

Our school caters for pupils with a wide range of

special educational needs and all the staff work

hard to remove barriers to learning for these

pupils. Needs may arise from general or specific

learning difficulties; some pupils may have

sensory impairment or medical needs. If your

child has special educational needs it is

important to discuss these with the Headteacher.

The needs of our gifted and talented pupils are

met through a carefully differentiated curriculum,

the use of ‘fast tracking’ and additional targeted

support.

Educational Visits and Charging

Educational visits are an important part of our educational program. During the course of the school year children may visit places of local, historical or geographical interest, museums, theatres etc. School funds are limited and we often have to ask for voluntary contributions from parents towards the cost of hiring coaches, entrance fees, insurance etc. Whilst, of course, parents are under no obligations to contribute to these expenses, without your help these educational visits would have to be severely curtailed or even cancelled.

Behaviour and Discipline

Qualities of honesty, kindness and thoughtfulness are always encouraged. Teachers aim to maintain a firm, but friendly relationship with pupils. We believe in giving pupils lots of praise, using verbal praise, stickers, merits etc to acknowledge and promote good behaviour. Should any pupil’s behaviour give us cause for concern, parents are asked to come in to school so that, together, we may seek a solution.

Complaints

If you have a concern about your child’s education, or any aspect of their school life, do telephone, or come into school and discuss it with your child’s teacher, their head of family or the headteacher.

However, if after speaking to these members of staff you are still not happy, parents can make a formal complaint to The Chief Executive Officer of Schoolsworks Trust. Letters should be addressed to:

CEO SchoolsworksC/O Office Edward Bryant School,London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

“Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.”Ofsted 2013

Edward Bryant School

London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BG

Telephone: 01243 822454

General Enquiries: pmorris@edwardbryant.academy

Admissions Enquiries: jtite@edwardbryant.academy

www.edwardbryantschool.co.uk

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