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General information

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Headteacher Mrs Caswell

AGE RANGE OF PUPILS 3-11 YEARS

NUMBER ON ROLL

CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS MRs. R.Amesbury

SCHOOL AIMS:
We aim to achieve high academic standards in a happy, structured, caring and stimulating environment. Our staff are enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled. We encourage our pupils to enjoy their work, have a sense of responsibility and to show consideration for others.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM
We teach the full academic programme of the National Curriculum which includes:

a)The Core subjects/basic skills - Reading, Language, Mathematics and Science;
b)The foundation subjects - History, Geography, Welsh, Art, Technology, Music, Physical Education;
c)Moral/Religious Education
as well as offering opportunities in music, sport and artistic creative skills to develop the individual strengths of all our children to their fullest potential.

SCHOOL ORGANISATION
A broad curriculum inevitably demands a variety of teaching methods which range from intensive direct teaching to the fairly free enjoyment of experiences involving the individual interests of the child. The school aims at effecting a balance and flexibility of methods which it finds to be most effective to meet those needs.

In all our activities we try to work as a family, where members have a sense of purpose, a sense of belonging and a feeling of being responsible to the school and the community. We aim to provide work each day that is good, varied and suitable to the child's ability and development. These experiences will help each child to learn and to become useful members of the community.

Present staffing allows the following class organisations:
Years 6Years 5/4Years 3/4 Reception/Nursery Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Jones Mr Jenkins . Mrs Evans Mrs Bryant

You will be kept informed of your child's progress and development by regular meetings with his/her teacher and receive at least one written report each year.

Homework

HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is given regularly to all junior children on a voluntary regular basis . Infant children take their reading books home, have spelling lists, and occasionally other work related to the curriculum. Back to top

Hours

TEACHING HOURS (Section 2, Para 4(c) )
The hours spent on teaching during the normal school week, including Religious Education, but excluding the statutory daily act of worship, registration and breaks - 23.5 hours. Back to top

Charging Policy

CHARGING POLICY (Schedule 2, Para 12(2) )
Under Section 110 of the 1988 Education Act, the Governing Body has determined that parents be invited to make voluntary contributions towards the benefit of the school or to support a particular activity, for example - educational visits - a nominal fee to offset transport costs. Back to top

Special Education

CURRICULUM ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION:
(Schedule 2, Para 6)
Provision is made for children whose reading level is lower than that of their age group to receive tuition by a specialist teacher. Full details of special education provision is described in the LEA brochure. Back to top

Welsh language

USE OF WELSH LANGUAGE
The medium of instruction is English. Welsh is taught as a second language, aiming mainly at oral fluency in preparation for further development in the secondary school. An interest in Welsh culture is developed throughout the school through history, learning welsh songs, a bilingual assembly and an Urdd Club with a residential visit for older children. Back to top

Sex Education

SEX EDUCATION
Various attainment targets in the Science National Curriculum will cover aspects of Sex education. Any questions on this topic are dealt with in a factual and sensitive manner. The Governors have decided Sex Education will not form a distinct element of the curriculum, and parents are reminded that they can withdraw their children from the sex education provided. Back to top

Religious Education

ARRANGEMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (Schedule 2, Para 5(2) )
Religious Education is a compulsory element within the curriculum, and is taught in accordance with the Authority's Agreed Syllabus.
Daily School Assembly gives an opportunity for collective worship incorporating biblical/ moral readings, hymns and prayers. Children are encouraged to participate in the services. Parents have the right to withdraw pupils from R.E. and assemblies, and appropriate supervisory arrangements will be made. Back to top

Extra Curricular

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
In school a wide range of opportunities is offered to the children in addition to the requirements stated in the National Curriculum, including violin, recorder and guitar tuition, visits to places of interest, residential courses, continental visits, computers, concerts, Urdd, choir, organised games and swimming. Back to top

Pastoral Care

PASTORAL CARE ARRANGEMENTS:
The school aims to create a warm, caring and secure atmosphere. The class teacher is responsible to the Headteacher for the general care of your child at this school. Where necessary, the school liases with other caring agencies, and at the appropriate time with the receiving school on transfer. Back to top

School Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORM
School uniform is worn by all full time pupils. The main colour is blue and there is a stock at the school of blue T-shirts and blue sweat shirts which have the school badge printed on them. Back to top

School Disipline

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
We take pride in developing the ethos of care, consideration and courtesy in our pupils and the family atmosphere is very evident. There are few rules at Llanrhidian, but those that exist are for the safety and benefit of all children, staff and visitors alike. Back to top

Complaints

INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT:
(Schedule 2, Para 4(jj)
If you have a complaint under Section 23 of the Education Reform Act (relating to the curriculum, Religious Education or Religious Worship), the L.E.A. has prepared a formal Complaints Procedure, a copy of which is available from the school, the Education Department or the Public Library.

In the event of any complaint, you should first try to resolve the matter by making an appointment to discuss the matter with the Headteacher. Further advice may be obtained from the Education Department, Schools and Awards Section, Telephone Swansea 636000.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the education of their children. We believe that only by working together can parents and teachers ensure that each child may make the best of his/her opportunities.

We have an active Parents association which holds regular events both to raise funds and to involve parents actively in the life of the school.

Parents are encouraged to come into school to work alongside teachers in many activities. If you have a special talent, don't be afraid to tell us.

Equally, if there are any worries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school, whether Headteacher, Governor, class teacher or office - whichever is most convenient for you.

INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSIONS
Parents of prospective pupils are invited to visit the school to view and discuss any matters with the Headteacher. Children starting in the Nursery will be offered the opportunity of attending the class prior to admission, and the parents will be given a Nursery information pack. Older children will be given a school prospectus and information sheet. Back to top

Admissions

INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSIONS
Parents of prospective pupils are invited to visit the school to view and discuss any matters with the Headteacher. Children starting in the Nursery will be offered the opportunity of attending the class prior to admission, and the parents will be given a Nursery information pack. Older children will be given a school prospectus and information sheet. Back to top

Attendance

ATTENDANCE DATA
During the previous year, we are pleased to note there were no unauthorised absences.

KEY STAGE 1 AND 2 RESULTS AND TARGET SETTING
The results for 2000 were:
Key Stage 1 - School 100% - National 80%
Key Stage 2 - School 100% - National 63%
We are very pleased with our results and will continue to set realistic targets. Back to top

Sport

SPORT:
Physical Education plays a prominent part in school life. The hall is timetabled so that all classes receive lessons. In addition, the school has a good yard surface and field adjacent to the school which allows for a wide variety of games - netball, football, volleyball, rugby, cricket, rounders and hockey. Most of the school games are played on a friendly basis, although there are competitions participated between the feeder schools of Gowerton Comprehensive, and these are organised by the P.E. department of the Comprehensive. Cross-country is undertaken during the winter and athletics during the summer. All Junior children receive swimming instruction during the year. Back to top

Inspection Documents

INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Documents required to be made available by Regulation may be inspected and, where appropriate, copied at the school during school hours by arrangement with the headteacher. Back to top