Hartford Manor Community Primary School
Prospectus
Hartford Manor CP School
Stones Manor Lane
Hartford
Northwich
CW8 1NU
Phone - (01606) 761 83
Fax - (01606) 763 59
E-mail - [email protected]
Twitter - @HartfordManor
Web - www.hartfordmanorcpschool.co.uk
Contact Details
General Information
Hartford Manor is a community primary school.
Number of Children on Roll: Approximately 346 + 26 Nursery children.
Headteacher - Mrs. Hannah Madeley
Any parents wishing to see the Headteacher or visit the school are welcome to do so.
Please telephone or write to make an appointment.
Chair of Governors - Mrs. Joan Pennington
Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school.
School Times
School Situation
Hartford Manor Community Primary School is a semi-open plan school situated on
Hartford Campus. Pedestrian access is via the footpath on Stones Manor Lane and
vehicular access is via the car park provided off Chester Road or the turning circle from
the bottom of Stones Manor Lane. Parents are requested to leave and collect their
children at these venues at the start and end of the school day. Car parking in the
school grounds is prohibited.
Start 8.55am (children are allowed to
enter school and start work with
supervision at 8.40am) Lunchtime 12.05pm - 12.55pm
End 3.20pm
Vision Statement
This is our school:-
A place where everyone can feel secure in a supportive community
A place where every person is valued and respected
A place where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed and to celebrate their
achievements
A place where we encourage everyone to make healthy life choices
A place where we develop lively enquiring minds to ensure lifelong learning
Mission Statement
At Hartford Manor CP School we will provide every child with a safe and healthy
environment where quality learning experiences enable them to become effective future
citizens.
Our main aims, at Hartford Manor are to:
Ensure that every child is literate and numerate Develop the whole child to enable them to take their place in society Promote independence and a positive work ethic Promote high standards to which each individual can aspire Help pupils understand their cultural heritage and that of others Take our place as active members of the community Instill in pupils a healthy self-esteem and a respect for others
We want children to enjoy school and to make the best use of their time here. We do not
forget that we are part of a process, and we want our children to go on to the next stage
of their education with a built-in desire for further learning.
Objectives
The objectives of the school are:-
To provide experiences which are stimulating and challenging
To make it difficult for anyone to fail
To establish professional debate and discussion amongst all staff
To build leadership and management skills in all staff
To create a learning climate in every classroom
To create and maintain a physical environment that promotes and reinforces the
value, safety and inclusion of all individuals
To ensure the continual involvement of the whole school community
Values and precepts
We want our pupils to achieve their full potential and to become good members of the
community by embracing, with us all, the following precepts:
to tell the truth
to keep promises
to respect the rights and property of others
to act considerately towards all living things
to give help, when we can, to those who need it
to take personal responsibility for all our actions
to develop self-discipline.
The values underlying these precepts are reflected also in the
school rules:
to try our best in everything we do
to treat others as we would wish to be treated
to always be polite and show respect to those around us
to be honest and truthful.
to move around school calmly and quietly being responsible for our actions
to be proud of our school and to take care of it
Organisation of the Nursery
The school operates a Nursery which is open for 5 half days per week.
There is also a Pre-School on site who in conjunction with the nursery can offer
education and care from 8.40am to3.30pm. EYFS Education Grant can be used at both
settings. The free entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds is 15 hours per week.
The admissions criteria is as follows:-
Eligibility
The nursery class operates each morning from 8.40am - 11.40am. It can offer sessions
for up to 26 children and each child can attend for a maximum of 5 sessions a week or
parents can choose to use their EYFS Education Grant split between the nursery and
another setting. Children become eligible for a nursery place in the term following their
3rd birthday. A parent no longer has the choice of a nursery place when their child is
Priority for admissions.
Factors which cannot be taken into account when determining admission to nursery ed-
ucation are;
* The question of which primary school the child is likely to attend.
* Whether the child is in the school's catchment area.
* The length of time a child's name has been on the waiting list.
The offer of a nursery place is no guarantee of a school place.
Admissions Procedure
Children are eligible for places in the nursery in the term after their 3rd birthday, howev-
er if the nursery is over-subscribed then children will be grouped into 3 age bands, those
born on and between these dates.
Children in band a) will be given first priority for admission, then b) then c). If there
are more applications in any band than places available, priority will be given to chil-
dren living nearest to the school.
Applications Deadline
Applications for a nursery place should be received by the end of January in the aca-
demic year in which a child is 3 (i.e. 1st September - 31st August). Parents will be noti-
fied if a place is available by the end of February and must accept this by the end of
March. Applications should be made via the school but if you miss the January deadline
then places may still be offered subject to availability.
(i) Children in need.
(ii) Children with Special Educational Needs.
(iii) Pupils for whom exceptional personal/domestic circumstanc-
es justify their admission. (iv) Other admissions.
(v) Out of County pupils.
a) 1st September - 31st December
b) 1st January - 31st March
c) 1st April - 31st August
Admissions Policy for the School
The school's catchment area covers the district surrounding Hartford Campus and
includes
School Lane (both sides)
Chester Road (from Hartford Church to Iron Bridge, Castle)
Beach Road
Hodge Lane and surrounding avenues
Greenbank Estate
Stones Manor Lane
King Street
Current Arrangements
Following LEA guidelines the governing body has decided that there will be one admis-
sion date for infant children to the school. All children who are 4 between 1st September
and 31st August in a given year will start school in the September after their 4th birth-
day.
The planned admission limit (i.e. the number of pupils in each year group) for the school
from September 2006 will be 50.
All Primary Admissions are now dealt with via the District Education Office.
Parents will be sent an application form for a place in a Primary school in the Autumn
term of the academic year in which their child is 4. Forms must be completed and
returned in the second half of the Autumn Term. If parents would like to visit the
school prior to applying then an appointment may be made via the school office, or you
are very welcome to visit during our Open Morning in October (the date will be posted
on our website or in local nursery settings. All applicants will be notified during March
as to whether they have been successful in securing a place or not.
Appeals
Parents have a right of appeal if they do not secure a place in the school of their choice,
as detailed for LEA schools in 1980 Act. Name/Address of body to contact in this situa-
tion, will be given to parents as part of the Admission process.
Places given on appeal should be in addition to places offered under the normal
admission arrangements.
OFSTED Inspection June 2008
The school was inspected by a team of OFSTED inspectors for two days in June 2008 and received a judgement of
a good school with many outstanding features.
Some of the main findings of the inspection team were:
The National Curriculum
In accordance with DfCSF regulations we aim to provide a balanced curriculum for all children. Curriculum 2000
comprises the following subjects which must be taught to all children of compulsory school age and for which there
are attainment targets and assessment arrangements.
i ‘Pupils flourish in this caring and welcoming school so that they make outstanding progress
in their personal development and achieve very well’. ii ‘Excellent partnerships, for example with parents and in the locality, help pupils to feel a
strong sense of belonging; as a result, they are very eager to contribute positively to all as-
pects of school life.’ iii 'Performances in English, Mathematics and Science are above national average and in com-
parison with all schools.’ iv ‘Pupils thoroughly enjoy learning because the curriculum includes an outstanding range of
enriching experiences.’ v ‘Relationships between pupils and adults are very good.'
vi ‘Leadership and management is very good. A key factor in this is the effective leadership of
the headteacher. Making sure that every child is nurtured in a very caring and supportive
environment is never off her agenda’. vii. ‘Parents are confident that their children receive a high quality education.’
viii The good improvements seen since the previous inspection demonstrate that the school has a
good capacity to improve even further'.
Mathematics Geography
English History
Science Music
ICT Physical Education
Art Technology
Religious Education
Sex and Relationship Education
Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
These tables show the most recent statutory assessment results of Year 6 children, at
each level, in the school in 2010.
Figures may not total 100% because of rounding. Level 4 is the level expected for an
average child at the end of Key Stage 2.
Mathematics and English are taught according to the National Primary Framework.
The rest of the subjects are taught from schemes of work taken from the National
Curriculum Programmes of Study.
Material is always carefully selected to try to ensure that the children progress at their
own pace, ensuring that those children who are very able are not 'held back' and those
children who are less able can cope with the work presented.
The school is required to publish end of key stage results (STATs).
These tables show the most recent teacher assessment results of Year 2 children, at
each level, in the school in 2010. Teacher assessment in reading, writing and
mathematics is informed by the administration of statutory tasks and/or tests during
Year 2, unless children are working below Level 1.
Please note that figures may not total 100% because of rounding and that
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level
English 0 0 2 17 50 31
Mathematics 0 0 7 0 52 40
Science 0 0 2 5 55 38
TEST RESULTS
Percentage at each level
Below Pupils Pupils
English 7 10 48 36 0 0
Mathematics 7 2 55 36 0 0
Reading
A variety of reading schemes are used. Children are encouraged to read every evening
and to use our well-stocked library daily. Teachers endeavour to hear each child read on
a regular basis. As the children progress through school the frequency depends upon the
ability of the child. Children who experience serious learning/reading problems will be
referred to the school psychologist for diagnostic purposes.
Religious Education
Religious education is given in accordance with the Local Authority RE agreed syllabus.
All children take part in daily collective worship; twice a week in the school hall and the
remaining three days within their own classes. Parents have a right to withdraw their
children from such instruction and from school assemblies. Alternative arrangements,
under the supervision of a member of staff, will be made for children for whom with-
drawal is requested.
Sex Education
The school intends to teach Sex and Relationship Education in accordance with nation-
al guidelines within this academic year. The school will aim to provide opportunities for
pupils to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to lead confident,
healthy independent lives and become both informed and active citizens. We aim to
take steps to ensure that Sex and Relationship education is taught in such a manner as
to encourage children to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of fami-
ly life. Any parent who feels unsure about the content of this part of the curriculum is
encouraged to make an appointment to speak to a member of staff. Following this there
is the provision to withdraw a child from this element of the curriculum by prior ar-
rangement with the headteacher and the same arrangements for supervision will be
made as for Religious Education.
Special Educational Needs
The school is committed to meeting the needs of all children regardless of ability. Occa-
sionally a child will be identified as having a learning difficulty. A short-term
programme of specific help offered within the classroom situation, with support from a
teaching assistant may easily meet this child’s needs. Children who are gifted and tal-
ented are also deemed to have special needs and also receive additional help where ap-
propriate.
On occasions it may be necessary for the school to seek advice and support from the coun-
ty’s Inclusion and School Improvement Service. This would be by way of an SEN and In-
clusion consultant coming into the school to support a child’s teacher, if a specific learning
difficulty is identified. If it is felt that a child requires further help from other professionals
e.g. speech therapist, psychologist, physiotherapist etc. the permission of parents will be
sought before any action is taken. The school works at all times in adherence with the Spe-
cial Educational Needs Code of Practice that came into effect in January 2002. More infor-
mation is available from the school on request if necessary.
At present the school employs eight teaching assistants. The teaching assistants support
children who are identified by their class teacher as requiring additional help either individ-
ually or in small groups.
The teaching assistants liaise regularly with the class teachers and the special needs co-
ordinator (SENCO) to monitor a child's progress.
Information on arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities
Every child is welcome at Hartford Manor as we are an inclusive school. Anyone wishing to
visit the school to discuss an admission for a child with a particular need should ring the
school and arrange an appointment with the headteacher. The school is on one level and has
ramped access to the entrance, exits and playground. Should the school admit a child with
a particular need we would endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments to cater for
them.
Reporting to Parents
Three Open Evenings are held each year, one in each term. The first, held in November and
the second in March, give the opportunity for parents to speak to teachers to see how their
children are progressing. A comprehensive written report on each child is sent out to par-
ents in the summer term each year. The third Open Evening is an opportunity to discuss
this report if necessary. Parents are welcome to make an appointment to see teachers at
mutually convenient times by contacting the school.
Homework
Homework is set on a regular basis. Teachers in each year group have devised a programme
and details are given of tasks to be covered on each occasion. Each child should take re-
sponsibility for making sure that he/she is aware of the homework activity. Please try to set
aside a few minutes during the evening to share a reading book with your child/children.
regular inter-school football, tag-rugby, rounders and netball matches. The school hosts the
Annual District Primary School Sports.
School Visits
Each child will usually make at least two educational visits per year. A proportion of
their class work will be based on such visits. Each year the school has two residential
visits, one in each of the following year groups.
Yr2 children attend Beeston or Burwardsley Outdoor Education Centres, which involves an
overnight stay.
Yr6 children have a residential visit to Wales.
All educational visits in school time have, by law, to be financed by the school. We there-
fore, ask parents to make a contribution towards the cost of these visits; if insufficient
money is donated, the visit may have to be cancelled. To date the school has not had to
cancel a trip. Of course, real financial hardship will always be treated with due sensitivi-
ty.
Teaching Organisation
The organisation of Hartford Manor Community Primary is designed to make full use
of the fact that it is a semi open plan building. There are, for example, opportunities for
classes to share certain work areas and for teachers to work co-operatively if they wish.
For the most part, however, the organisation is typical of a large primary school. The
classes are arranged in two teaching groups per year except in Years 1 & 2 where there
are only three classes arranged as a Year 1 class, a Year 2 class and a Year 1/2 class. All
classes follow the National Curriculum.
Children in Key Stage 2 are organised in ability groups for Numeracy and Literacy in an
effort to 'stretch' the brighter children and provide an appropriate level of work for each
pupil.
Pastoral Care and Discipline
We are aware that we share responsibility, with parents, for the children in our care. In
the complexities of school life, the smooth running of large groups of children entails
constant vigilance and exacting care. We aim to help our pupils to grow and develop as
individuals, self-controlled and responsible in their behaviour towards others.
We cannot achieve any real measure of success without the confidence and support of all
parents concerned. Life in school today is founded on a closer co-operation between
teachers and taught. We find that the minimum number of orders and rules invites less
disobedience. In general, rules of common sense apply and we regulate the life of the
school to ensure our civilising influence as far as possible.
Serious breaches of discipline are rare but, when they do occur, they are dealt with firm-
ly, most often in consultation with parents. The best description of the atmosphere we
are seeking to create was explained by a parent as 'one of friendly, courteous informality
within a framework of hard work and well structured activities'.
A school cannot truly function without good order, so discipline is high on our list of pri-
orities, along with the development of self-esteem and responsibility in our children.
Thought for others and an understanding of the need for courtesy at all times is of para-
mount importance at Hartford Manor. The school has an effective Behaviour/Discipline
Policy*
A member of the Senior Management Team investigates all reported incidents of bully-
ing. Our “Action Against Bullying Policy”* is available to parents on request. We ex-
pect the support of all parents in keeping the school safe.
Copies of any school policies are available on request from the school office, this includes
the school complaints procedure.
available from the school or from the school’s website
(www.hartfordmanorcpschool.co.uk)
Safeguarding Children
Because of the day-to-day contact with children, schools are particularly well placed to
observe outward signs of ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse. Parents should
be aware that the school would take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pu-
pils. In cases where the school has reasons for concern, staff have no alternative but to
follow The Local Children’s Safeguarding Board’s procedures and report their concerns
to the Social Services Department.
School Security
All exterior doors are locked once the children have entered school in the morning and
after each playtime and lunchtime. All visitors to the school must come to the main en-
trance and use the entry phone system. Visitors to the school must sign the Visitors'
Book stating the purpose of their visit. Representatives of organisations must show
some form of identity. Whilst on the school premises all visitors must wear Visitors'
Badges provided by the school.
Extended Services Provision
Children may elect to come to our Breakfast Club each day from 8am. The children are
supervised and can have a healthy breakfast chosen from the options of cereal, yoghurt,
fruit, toast and a drink. There is a charge of £2 per child per session for this facility. Af-
ter school care is readily accessible in many settings close to the school and a list of pro-
viders is available at the school office.
Attendance
If your child is absent from school please let us know the reason either by telephoning
the school or by sending an e-mail on the morning of the first day of absence. If you
need to take your child out of school during the day to attend a medical/dental appoint-
ment, it is very important that you let the school know in advance.
A parent or their representative must collect children leaving the school premises during
the day at times other than normal finishing times. Children cannot be allowed to meet
you off the school premises. In such circumstances parents should call at the school of-
fice and their child will be collected from class.
The school has to report the percentage of absence during the year.
From Autumn 2009 – Summer 2010
% of absence - 4.6 %
Our attendance rate for the same period is therefore 95.4%.
The Governing Body discourages parents from taking annual holidays during term time
unless absolutely necessary. Any request for term time absence is sought following an ap-
pointment with the headteacher.
School Meals
At present, all pupils in the school remain on the premises at lunchtime.
Pupils may purchase a Catbag (packed lunch) or a hot meal which meets the DFE
standards for healthy eating. Payment must be made in advance at the beginning of
each week. Those children who wish to bring their own sandwiches may do so.
School Dress
The present school uniform has proved popular with parents and children alike. The uni-
form can be ordered online at www.YourSchoolUniform.com or in an emergency the
school holds a small number of items which can be purchased via the school office.
For formal occasions such as Arts Evenings or The Carol Service
all junior children wear blue long sleeve shirts, grey trousers/skirt
and a school tie.
Boys maroon jumper/ sweatshirt
grey trousers
blue polo shirt, black shoes.
Girls maroon sweatshirt/ cardigan
grey skirt or
blue polo shirt, black shoes.
summer dresses (blue check only),
Games and PE
Boys and girls need navy blue shorts, white polo shirts and black plimsolls for PE and
essential warm clothing for outdoor games i.e. school jogging bottoms may be worn.
It is essential that all items of clothing are marked clearly with the child's name.
Jewellery
Children are not allowed to wear jewellery in school. Children who have pierced ears
must only wear plain gold or silver studs, but we would prefer that in the interests of
safety no earrings were worn.
Friends of the School
This is an informal group, open to all parents, who meet once a term to discuss fund
raising events to take place at the school. A number of annual functions take place,
such as the Carol Service, Summer Fair, and a number of other fund raising events
where we are very grateful for the help of parents. The school has always received excel-
lent parental support and their generosity has often been outstanding.
In Conclusion
We set high but realistic expectations for our children in all aspects of school life. Each
child is encouraged to achieve the best of which he or she is capable. We show respect
for the individual needs of each child. We hope to provide for our children an environ-
ment that enhances their moral, spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual de-
velopment. We actively seek to develop partnerships with parents, governors, people
outside school and the LEA and to maintain a positive image of the school within the
community.
Mrs H Madeley
October 2010