Prospectus


Within this building, a large part of it unchanged externally since 1909, is a modern, stimulating learning environment, where high individual standards are aimed for and celebrated.


MISSION STATEMENT:

Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School is a small village school which seeks to develop the individual child through innovative teaching and shared Christian values.


INTRODUCTION

Clifton Hampden Primary School is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled school open to children from the September after their fourth birthday to eleven years of age. The striking Victorian main building of the school in which KS1/FS children work is complemented by the bright and colourful modern extension used by KS2 children. Additional teaching space is provided in what was the headmaster’s house.

Clifton Hampden is an idyllic Thames-side village approximately eight miles from Oxford and four miles from Abingdon. The school provides a focal point in the centre of the village and plays a central role in the local community. It is set in attractive grounds which include hard and grassed play surfaces, a wildlife area, vegetable garden and modern play equipment.

If you are a parent interested in sending your child to the school, we would be very happy to welcome you on a visit during the school day so that you will see the children working. Please make an appointment with Miss Priddle, the Head Teacher, who will be delighted to show you round the school and answer any queries you may have.

AIMS

The aims of this school, based around the principle that “Every Child Matters”, are that within a secure and happy environment the children can, through richness and variety of experience:

• develop high standards of individual achievement across the curriculum
• acquire knowledge and skills relevant to life in an ever changing world, including economic well-being
• learn to respect religious and moral values and to celebrate the diversity of human culture, religions and ways of life through the teaching and values of the Christian faith
• acquire an understanding of the society in which they live, the interdependence of individuals, groups, communities and nations
• develop a sense of responsibility towards themselves and others and to form, and sustain, good personal relationships
• develop an awareness of the need to keep healthy

And, most importantly, start to develop the capacity to live as independent, self-motivated adults, integrating with, and contributing to society as well as being valued by it. In working towards achieving these aims, parental involvement is very important and a greatly valued part of our school life.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

All members of staff are committed to the safety and protection of children in their care. Staff are trained in and are conversant with the procedures laid down by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board. The school also has its own Child Protection Policy, a copy of which is available from the school office. We take all safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.

ADMISSION POLICY

A child is required to be in full-time education the term after their fifth birthday.

The School’s policy is to offer a full-time place from the September after a child’s fourth birthday. Once the parent has accepted the place it is reserved for the child but a parent may defer entry within the academic year in which the place is offered. Places are reserved according to the priorities listed below and children are invited to attend some induction sessions prior to entry.

Our standard admission number is eight pupils in each year.

The admission rules for 2010-2011, as defined by Oxfordshire County Council for voluntary-controlled primary schools, are shown below in descending order of priority. Children who are looked after have the highest priority:

1. Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school in Part 4 of the Statement.

2. Children who are looked after by a local authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children Act 1989 at the time of their application, and who will still be looked after at the time when they are due to be admitted to the school.

3. Disabled children who need to be admitted to a school on the grounds of physical accessibility. The definition of disability is that contained within the Disability Discrimination Act as amended.

4. Children who live in the school’s designated area. If there are more applicants than places in this category priority will be given in the following descending order:
a) First priority in category 4 will go to those children who have brothers or sisters who will be attending the preferred school at the time of entry. However, if there are more applicants than places in category 4(a) priority will be given, within this group, to those children who live closest to the school by the nearest designated public route as defined on Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographic Information System.
b) Second priority in category 4 will go to those children who live closest to the school by the nearest designated public route as defined on the Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographic Information System.

5. Children living outside the designated area who have a brother or sister who will be attending the preferred school at the time of entry. If there are more applicants than places in this category priority will be given within this group to children who live closest to the school by the nearest designated public route as defined on the Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographic Information System.

6. Those children who live closest to the school by the nearest designated public route as defined on the Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographic Information System.

Continued Interest Lists
Parents/carers will be able to place their children’s names on the continued interest list for a community or voluntary controlled primary or infants’ school. These lists will be discontinued at the end of the F1 year.

Time of Entry
The admission rules give some priority to those with a brother or sister attending the relevant school at the applicants ‘time of entry’. This means that in the normal admissions round there will be no sibling connection for admission purposes for this application for F1 who have a brother or sister in Year 6.

In-Year Applications
If you are resident in Oxfordshire and wish to apply for a transfer to a primary school during the academic year then please complete the in-year application form, available from the school office. In-year applications are dealt with through the Oxfordshire County Council admissions team.

School Admissions Team
Ground Floor
County Hall
New Road
Oxford
OX1 1ND

STARTING SCHOOL

We aim to make the start of school life as smooth as possible and to make you and your child feel welcomed into a happy, secure environment. In order to help children make the transition to full time education, we encourage them to attend for a few afternoons during the term before admission.

Towards the end of the preliminary visits, parents of new children are invited to meet informally with Miss Priddle to discuss the next step of their child’s education. A welcome pack including more information about the starting of school will be sent to you before your child starts school.

SCHOOL STRUCTURE

Children starting school will join Miss Priddle in the Key Stage 1/Foundation Stage class (age 4-7). Mrs Field, a full time Higher Level Teaching Assistant, supports the class. The class is also supported by two additional part-time teaching assistants, Mrs Whiting on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Jackson on a Thursday and Friday. The class is split for four mornings into FS and Y1/Y2 teaching groups.

FOUNDATION STAGE (year of 5th birthday)

The Foundation Stage promotes the children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. The school provides a well-planned and resourced curriculum with opportunities being provided for each child to succeed and feel valued in a caring atmosphere. There are opportunities for children to engage in activities planned by adults and also those that they plan or initiate themselves. The enclosed outdoor learning environment provides additional opportunities and experiences.

KEY STAGE 1(age 5-7)

Throughout Key Stage 1, children will be involved in a wide range of activities appropriate to their age and ability. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum promoting independence and creativity. The children make good use of the interactive whiteboard and the computers in the classroom.

KEY STAGE 2 (age 8-11)

Leading from Key Stage 1, children continue to develop independence and creativity through a more structured curriculum.

The children move into the Key Stage 2 in the September after their 7th birthday.

The class is split into two teaching groups for four mornings a week. Years 3 and 4 work on literacy and maths with Mrs Parker, while Years 5 and 6 work on developing these skills with Mrs Wake. At other times during the week Mrs Parker or Mrs Wake is responsible for the whole class. Three part time teaching assistants, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Smith and Mrs Rogers support the KS2 class.

Mrs Fell is a specialist music teacher and teaches all the children throughout the school. Mrs Mook is a qualified Forest School Leader and teaches French lessons to children within Key Stage 2.

CURRICULUM ORGANISATION AND CONTENT

The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum which covers the nine national curriculum subjects, building on the early learning goals from the Foundation Stage. Although the curriculum areas are sometimes taught as individual subjects, cross curricular links are made when appropriate making learning more purposeful. French is taught to the KS2 children. National Testing takes place in years 2 and 6.

ENGLISH

Literacy is given a high priority. It is central to learning and considerable time is spent achieving high standards, both through specific teaching of basic skills and through gaining confidence in applying these skills to the other subjects in the curriculum.

READING
From the very beginning, children are encouraged to develop the ‘book habit’, a love of stories, poems and plays – as well as developing critical and analytical skills. We are pleased that parents are very involved in supporting their children’s reading at home. The FS/KS1 children read individually to an adult nearly every day and are encouraged to read daily with their parents.

The KS2 children still read regularly to an adult and are encouraged to choose their own books, read quietly to themselves and to share their reading with others.

SPEAKING AND LISTENING
We aim to develop each child’s confidence and fluency. Talk is encouraged in a variety of situations. The children regularly lead services in the church, as well as producing plays at Christmas. Visitors frequently share their expertise and the children are encouraged to ask questions.

WRITING
Learning to read and write is closely related and children are encouraged to express themselves through creative writing. Opportunities are taken to write for a real purpose for different audiences e.g. writing thank you letters to visitors. The older children work on extended writing tasks. Increasing accuracy in spelling, punctuation and presentation are expected as the child’s skills develop. Authors and poets discuss the writing process with the children whenever possible, either through author visits during lessons or school outings to literary events.

MATHEMATICS

The children receive a daily lesson. A variety of approaches, including practical tasks and investigative work, are used to develop mathematical understanding. Good use is made of computers. Whenever possible, children use their maths in real life situations, such as costing the harvest lunch. The older children have been involved in a maths challenge and maths workshop.

SCIENCE

This area of the curriculum is designed to enable children to explore the world around them. The children are encouraged to ask questions, make observations and to record their work systematically. Scientists visit school on a regular basis, to discuss their work and provide practical activities.

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Design Technology activities are seen as part of the whole curriculum and are linked, where possible, to other current studies, for example, designing and making vehicles. Practical activities follow designing sessions and children adapt, modify and improve their work. The children learn to use a range of materials and tools safely. Opportunities for cooking take place throughout the year, offering children experience of creating healthy food and learning to keep safe within the kitchen.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)

Religious Education is taught following the Oxfordshire County Council agreed syllabus. Although the subject is taught from a broadly Christian perspective, the children also study different faiths and cultures. Visiting speakers introduce the children to different perspectives.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

The children assemble for an act of collective worship every day. The act of worship focuses on a value each month and is broadly Christian in nature. The vicar regularly leads worship. Once a term, children share work with their parents during Sharing Assembly. The school works closely with the village church. The children lead a harvest festival and end of term assemblies in the Church. They also participate in Christmas and Easter services. Parents wishing to exercise their right to withdraw their child from either religious education or worship should contact the head teacher.

HUMANITIES (HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY)

Our teaching programme in the humanities develops “themes” or “topics” concerned with the Earth, its environment and peoples, past and present. Themes of study emphasise first hand experience and build on the children’s own interests. Outside visits, field trips and contacts with “expert” members of the community are an important aspect of the curriculum. The children develop skills in recording and reporting their findings.

Our central aims are to equip the children with a wide range of general skills which will support future learning and to enable them to come to reasoned and informed views about the world.

FRENCH

During curriculum time, French is taught to Key Stage 2 on a Friday afternoon. Teaching is mainly through conversation, learning key vocabulary and French songs. French is also offered to Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 through a subscribed lunchtime club.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Computers are used across the curriculum as learning tools, for research and for recording information. There are eight computers which are sited centrally in the classrooms to ensure accessibility as well as ten laptop computers which are used within all classrooms. All children have opportunities to use computers at an appropriate level. There is access to the Internet in all classrooms and children use this as part of their studies. There is a wide range of CD-ROMS to support learning across the curriculum and four electronic whiteboards to support shared learning activities.

SEX EDUCATION

Sex Education is an integral part of our Health Education Programme, which is linked to our Science and PHSE Programmes of Work. Children are taught to respect themselves and other people. The school nurse is involved in implementing some aspects of the programme. Copies of the policy are available from the office. Parents can exercise their right to withdraw their children from Sex Education lessons, other than those related to the Science Programme.

PE AND GAMES

We aim to provide a variety of sporting activities and to teach the importance of exercise for a healthy lifestyle.

Once a week all children visit the Abbey Sports Centre in Berinsfield. During the year, the children work on a range of programmes including gymnastics and dance led by a specialist teacher. From Year 1, they are also taught to swim by an instructor with Amateur Swimming Association qualifications and appointed by Oxfordshire County Council. The children also use the outside Astro-Turf for team games.

The children also have the opportunity to take part in partnership tournaments as well as competitions for schools in Abingdon. The school has been awarded the Active Mark for sports for the past two years. The Year 5 and 6 children are involved as play leaders, developing sports skills at playtimes.

It is important that children have the appropriate sports kit. From time to time, children are unfit to take part in the above activities and if that applies, please let the school know by telephone or note.

ART

Expressive art is important at all stages of a child’s development. A wide and rich experience is provided through the use of a variety of media. Techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and simple printing are taught as ways of communicating and expressing ideas. Opportunities are taken for the children to work with practising artists.

MUSIC

All children spend some time each week, making music with a music specialist. Two peripatetic music teachers provide violin, guitar and piano tuition. The development of musical skills enables children to gain greater enjoyment from performances, either as participants or listeners. All children take part in performances throughout the year, culminating in a whole school performance during the Summer Term.

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Children are taught the importance of healthy living including diet and exercise and living in a community. We work closely with the police, the school nurse, the drugs advisor and the fire brigade. The school has achieved the Bronze ECO Award and has also been awarded Healthy School status.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

We aim to ensure that children with learning difficulties, emotional and development problems and physical or sensory disabilities are given the appropriate support. Mrs Parker is our Special Needs Co-ordinator. She supports staff in developing Individual Education Programmes for specific children, as well as monitoring any children who cause concern. Mrs Smith and Mrs Rogers, two of the teaching assistants, work directly with individuals or very small groups of children. An Oxfordshire County Council educational psychologist advises staff and parents and supports the school.

GIFTED AND TALENTED

We have a register of children who show specific gifts or talents. We provide activities such as maths workshops for the more able children as well as differentiated work in the classroom. By offering open-ended tasks such as extended writing and ICT animation projects we enable the gifted children to develop their interests. We also have special events that focus on art, music and science. Although the school is small the children take part in a range of competitive sports activities.

COMMUNITY LINKS

The school is seen as being at the centre of the community, through the church links and a variety of other activities. The children provide a harvest lunch for the senior citizens in the parish. Villagers and volunteers help with reading and extra curricular activities. Reports of news from school regularly appear in the parish magazine. The PTA collects mooring fees, thanks to the generosity of a villager. Local businesses support the school through donations and the Parish Council regularly provides generous grants to the school.

CLUBS

There are a number of after school clubs including gardening, hand-chimes, recorders, indoor games, netball and craft. The clubs take place after school and usually run for approximately one hour. At the beginning of each half term, parents are advised of the clubs on offer. We like to offer a range of activities to the children and help is always welcomed and appreciated.

RESIDENTIAL VISITS

These play an important part in the children’s development. Every two years the Years 5 and 6 children stay at a LEA outward-bound centre. There is a wide range of activities on offer including surfing, coasteering and team building games. Learning how to be independent and to make their own decisions is a vital part of the course.

FOREST SCHOOL INITIATIVE

The school is involved in Oxfordshire’s Forest School initiative. It offers opportunities to make choices, initiate learning and take risks, and encourages positive attitudes and behaviour. Forest School sessions are practical. They emphasise the development of self-esteem, communication and social skills, personal responsibility and citizenship. These skills contribute positively into other work in schools and settings. Forest School sessions link to all areas of the curriculum.

Through regular weekly sessions in the same area of woodland, with a trained Forest School Leader and staff members, children and young people develop:
• personal confidence and self esteem
• communication and social skills
• a wider range of physical skills than are usually developed indoors
• deeper understanding about their own natural and made environments
• increased knowledge about wider environmental issues
• their innate motivation and positive attitudes to learning and citizenship

At present, Key Stage 1 visit Neptune Wood, Little Wittenham on a Thursday morning and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4 for half a term, then Years 5 and 6 for the remainder of that term) visit Wittenham Clumps on a Friday morning.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Broadening the children’s experiences by visits to museums, theatres, sports centres and environmental centres are seen as an important part of the curriculum. Risk assessments are taken before every visit. The Governors’ Policy for Charging for School Activities, endorses the Oxfordshire County Council document (a copy is available form the school office). This policy enables all children, equal opportunities for involvement in all curriculum and extra curricular activities, irrespective of cost requirements. Voluntary contributions towards the costs of visits may be requested and eligible parents will be advised of exemptions from such a request.

PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The PTA is a member of the Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations. Meetings are held termly to plan forthcoming fundraising activities as well as events. Regular newsletters keep all parents informed of future events.

The PTA organises events such as a sponsored walk, quiz night, jumble sale and themed discos, to name but a few. A group of parents produce a school calendar at Christmas which is very well received. The PTA also coordinates working parties to help redecorate the school when required.

SCHOOL HOURS Morning 9.00am – 12 noon

The doors are opened at 8.45am. Children should go straight to their classrooms and begin the starter activity for that day.

Assembly: 9.05am
Break: 10.30am – 10.45am
Afternoon: 1.00pm – 3.15pm
Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 have a 15 minute break in the afternoon.
Teaching time:
Key Stage 2 23.5 hours
Key Stage 1 22 hours

Please let a member of staff know in advance if your child is to be collected from school by someone else.

DISABLED FACILITIES

We have installed a disabled toilet. There is wheel chair access to the main entrance and both classrooms.

MEDICAL

In the event of an illness or an accident we will contact parents immediately. If necessary a member of staff will take your child to the Clifton Hampden Surgery. Children are responsible for their own inhalers in school. School has a medicine policy which requires written parental consent before any medicines can be administered. Please contact School Office for the relevant consent form.

ABSENCE

No unauthorised absences occurred at this school during the school year 2009/10.
Attendance is above average. If an absence is unexpected please contact the school office on the morning of the absence. Please let us know before hand of any appointments.

HOLIDAY DURING TERM TIME
Holidays during term time are discouraged to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning for your child. Forms to request leave of absence are available from the office and at the Headteacher’s discretion, up to 10 days absence per school year may be authorised. If a holiday request is not granted, absence will be recorded on your child’s attendance as unauthorised.

PASTORAL CARE

All adults working in school have pastoral responsibility for the children. Miss Priddle, as head teacher, has overall responsibility for all children. Mrs Parker and Mrs Wake support the children in their year groups.

At the beginning of the school year the children draw up the rules for the school. These rules are displayed in each classroom. The focus is on providing a safe and caring environment for all children.

All members of staff are committed to the safety and protection of children in their care. Staff are trained in and are conversant with the procedures laid down by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board. The school also has its own Child Protection policy, a copy of which is available from the school office. We take all safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.

DISCIPLINE

Emphasis is placed on children showing respect for all people working in the school, for the environment and for other people’s property. Appropriate sanctions are taken for inappropriate behaviour. For more serious infringements children are required to fill in a behaviour form that is completed in the office. If the behaviour persists or is of a more serious nature, parents are contacted and invited in, to discuss the problem either with the class teacher or the head teacher. Bullying will not be tolerated by the school.

The school has a Behaviour Policy which incorporates an Anti-bullying Policy. This document is available on request.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

BOYS:

• Royal blue sweatshirt with school logo – available from school
• White or blue polo shirt
• Grey trousers or shorts
• Grey Socks
• Black shoes

GIRLS:

• Royal blue sweatshirt with school logo – available from school
• White or blue polo shirt
• Grey skirts, pinafore dresses or trousers
• Grey tights or white socks
• Blue & white striped or checked dresses
• Black shoes

Sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, P.E Bags and Book Bags may be ordered through school throughout the year.

ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING SHOULD BE NAMED

JEWELLERY

Watches may be worn in school. Only stud earrings may be worn in pierced ears. All jewellery must be removed when swimming or doing PE. No other jewellery should be worn. These conditions are laid down by the LEA for reasons of health and safety.

BREAKFAST CLUB

The Breakfast Club operates five mornings a week between 8-8.45am and is organised and run by Mrs Rosemary Madden. The cost per session is £4 per child. The Breakfast Club caters for all children of school age. Please contact the School Office if you would like further information.

SCHOOL MEALS

Cooked meals are provided by Food with Thought. Children have a choice of main meal. Fresh vegetables and fruit are available each day. Payment for the meals is usually half termly at the cost of £2.05 per meal. Please make cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council. Children may bring a packed lunch which should not contain nuts as we have a child with a severe allergy. The school requires one week’s notice of a change in lunch arrangements.

MORNING BREAK

All the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children are provided with a piece of fruit or vegetable every day through a government imitative. The Key Stage 2 children have the opportunity to purchase fresh fruit or vegetables each term. A letter is sent out to parents with an order form at the beginning of each term.

HOMEWORK

Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children are encouraged to take books home to read on a daily basis. Parents are asked to complete the reading diary as this provides a useful communication between home and school. A Literacy or maths activity is sent home every Thursday to be completed over the weekend.

Key Stage 2 children are encouraged to maintain the reading habit. They should be reading every night for at least 15 minutes in Years 3 and 4 and half an hour in Years 5 and 6. Other tasks will be sent home on a weekly basis. These tasks may include learning tables, spellings or completing a worksheet. Children are often asked to research their current topic. The Years 5 and 6 children are set longer projects each term.

The aim is for children to become independent learners who are able to develop their research skills. Clear guidelines are set for the projects, including the time needed to complete the work. A guidance booklet has been produce and is available from the office.

PARENT TEACHER DISCUSSIONS

Every term the children are involved in assessment tasks. From these assessments, targets for improvement are identified. Parents are invited to discuss the assessments and the targets with the teacher and their child. Reports are sent out annually. The reports and assessment tasks form the child’s profile. At any mutually convenient time parents may discuss their child’s progress with the class teacher.

ABINGDON PARTNERSHIP

This consists of the three Abingdon Secondary Schools, one special school and 23 Primary Schools in the area. There is also a small schools partnership which includes Culham, St Birinus at Dorchester, St Blaise at Milton, Sutton Courtenay, Drayton, Steventon and Clifton Hampden. The children have benefited from this partnership through maths and music workshops, art events and sports competitions. There has also been the opportunity for staff training.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

There are several schools in the area which have a mixed intake. Single sex education is available in Didcot. Staff from the secondary schools, visit the transferring pupils at Clifton Hampden before the induction day. Some of the secondary schools provide activities for the school. The secondary schools have open evenings and children may also visit during the school day. Admission booklets for secondary school transfer are sent to parents in the autumn term. These are returned to the LEA as admissions authority and parents are informed of the child’s placement in the spring term. The schools have induction days usually in June.

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL

Documents available by statute for you to read

The Governors Charging Policy
The Governors Curriculum Statement
Health and Safety Policy
Oxfordshire County Council Complaints Procedure
Oxfordshire County Council Insurance
Oxfordshire County Council Arrangements fro Pupils
Oxfordshire County Council Religious Education Syllabus
Performance Management Policy
National Curriculum Statutory Orders
Governors Reports to Parents
Minutes of the Governors Meetings
Head Teacher’s Reports
Copies of all the school policies

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

We aim to establish good communications and relationships between home and school and we hope that if you have any concerns you will:

1. Contact the member of staff concerned.
2. Speak to the Headteacher if your complaint is not dealt with satisfactorily.
3. Contact a member of the governing body if you have explored the above.

Should all this fail, the Local Education Authorities complaints procedure is available as an option. The full complaints procedure is available from school.

THE GOVERNING BODY

INTRODUCTION
Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School has a Governing Body, consisting of nine governors representing parents, teachers, local government, the Church and the local community. They all work in a voluntary capacity and their time and expertise is greatly appreciated. The powers and duties of governors are prescribed by law and they endeavour to ensure that schools conduct their affairs in accordance with all relevant legal obligations.

The main aim of the Governing Body is to promote the welfare and development of the school so that a caring, stimulating and secure environment exists, within which the children’s learning can be fostered. Governors are responsible for ensuring that the National Curriculum is delivered; they are involved in personnel issues, such as the selection of staff; they make decisions about spending priorities and seek to make the best use of available resources; they monitor the condition of school premises.

Governors view their role as one of partnership with parents and teachers for the ultimate benefit of all the children attending Clifton Hampden School.

Enquiries and suggestions are welcome from parents and staff on general matters. Particular concerns in relation to the schools should first be raised with the Head Teacher. The full Governing Body meets at least once each term, with sub-committees meeting as required.

SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE GOVERNING BODY
Governors volunteer to serve on various sub-committees, panels and working groups, which meet as required and advise the full Governing Body.

BUILDINGS, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE
The sub-committee:
• Reviews the condition of buildings and facilities
• Monitors the progress of work in hand
• Advises on aspects of health and safety

FINANCE AND LOCAL MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
This sub-committee:
• Monitors the implementation of the management plan for Clifton Hampden
• Prepares and monitors the school budget
• Reviews the school’s financial matters

CURRICULUM GROUP
This group works closely with staff so that the Governing Body is aware of curriculum provision in the school and can fulfil their statutory duties.
Governors enjoy their visits to the school during the working day when looking at their curriculum area and can report first hand on the delivery of the National Curriculum area.

PAY COMMITTEE
Annually reviews staff pay

AND FINALLY…

The staff and Governors of Clifton Hampden School are committed to educating the whole child.

We hope that your child will be very happy during his/her time here and that you will find working in partnership with us to provide a good learning experience an interesting and fulfilling activity. Even though we are a small school, because the staff have different expertise and interests, we are able to offer the children a wide range of experiences. The staff are skilled at exploiting new technologies to extend the children’s learning experiences. Having small teaching groups and good quality support staff, we are able to develop the individual child.

All information in this prospectus applies to the school year 2010/11 and although accurate in relation to this year at the date of publication, it should not be assumed that subsequent change would not affect the accuracy during the school year.