Newsletter 29.11.12

29^th November 2012

Dear parents, carers and friends,

Where did November go?  Oh yes, probably washed down the storm drain in the front playground…

Even though the days are disappearing faster than fir trees in a forest, we still have plenty coming up in the remainder of the term to keep us entertained.  Next week, the children will join in activities based around the theme of Personal and Social education, thinking about the things that help make strong and positive relationships.  We will also work on events in line with national anti-bullying week, including drama workshops and assemblies.

Then of course we are into two weeks of December madness.  We will publish a full timetable closer to the time.  There will be the usual programme of productions and events, and I believe you have already received letters about pantomime / theatre trips. 

We have already negotiated with the kitchen staff that Christmas dinner will be served on Wednesday 19^th December (more info to follow).

As you will know, two weeks ago we were visited by inspectors from OfSTED.  We are still awaiting the final report (but are hoping, with fingers crossed, to receive it very soon). What we can say is that we are delighted with the initial findings.  Once we have a complete report, the governors will write to you all with a copy of the report for you to share and discuss.

Finally, you should last night have received a letter about the car park.  Governors have discussed the use of the car park in the light of some very close shaves, with children using the car park being put at risk.  As a result, the car park will be out of bounds from 8.40-9.10 each morning, and 3.00-3.30 each afternoon.  We would stress that this move is for the safety of the children, and thank you all for your co-operation in this matter.  We have discussed it at length at governors and with the local police, who support this move.

Therefore, the next time I write to you will be with the Christmas timetable, so diaries at the ready everyone.

Yours faithfully,

Zak Willis

Headteacher

PS Enjoy chocolate number 1 in your calendars everyone.

 

Supportive Parents for families of children with SEN

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For more information and school support please see Miss Andrews, school SENCo.

Newsletter 15.11.12

15^th November 2012

Dear parents, carers and friends,

I’m amazed that we find ourselves already at the end of week 2!  We’re so busy, and there are so many things happening, it’s hard to keep up.

This week, as many of you know, we have been visited by OfSTED inspectors.  I will be able to share the results with you all soon.

Tomorrow, we celebrate Children in Need.  You have already had your letters (hopefully) to remind you that it’s school uniform, but a little bit spotty…

Just a reminder that if you want to order school photos, please return the completed envelopes to the office by the end of Tuesday 20^th November.  Also, please can you make sure that when paying for school dinners, trips etc at the office you have the correct change.

During the week beginning the 26^th November, we will hold parents’ evenings to allow you opportunities to meet your child’s class teacher.  Letters and details will go out next week, ready for the evenings.

Last week, 39 children went to Bristol Hippodrome to see the Lion King.  I received a letter from one of the governors, which simply says:  “May I take this opportunity to congratulate all the children who went to watch the spectacular, amazing, stupendous , spell binding, spine tingling performance of the Lion King”.  Is he talking about the Lion King, or the children?  I would like to think both, but a very good time appears to be had by all.  What next Miss Dark?

Finally, a look back.  Term 1 attendance was a little low, especially by the high standards we set last year.  Attendance for term 1 was 93% - low for us recently.  I know that there was some illness in term 1, and many of you were brilliant in calling the school to let us know.  However, there were a few odd days here and there which cannot be accounted for.  Hopefully (and I know term 2 has brought us a sickness bug already) we can ensure our attendance improves before end of term 2. 

Finally, just a huge thank you for all your participation in recent events around the school.  Skipathon, clubs, Jeans for Genes – you were there for everything.  Your support is invaluable, and makes the experience better for the children. 

Yours faithfully,

Zak Willis

Headteacher

Lion King Trip

On Wednesday some children and staff went to see the Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome. We had a fantastic afternoon.

The children enjoyed a stunning show and guzzled a huge amount of sweets.

Hakuna Matata!

Pupil Premium Grant

Pupil Premium Grant

 In line with our statutory responsibilities, we publish below details of how we utilise the Pupil Premium Grant for 2011-12 and 2012-13.

Please ask the school for a full breakdown if required.
 Yours
 Zak Willis
 Headteacher

Pupil Premium Report

Badock’s Wood Community Primary School & Children’s Centre

The Government introduced the Pupil Premium Grant in April 2011.  This grant, which is additional to main school funding, is seen by the government as the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their wealthier peers., by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most.  The Pupil Premium is allocated to schools and is clearly identifiable.  Schools can decide how the pupil premium is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.

Our vision at Badock’s Wood is Aspire – Achieve – Enjoy, and we set extremely aspirational targets for all children in our school regardless of social class or standing. We support all our pupils.  We do this by providing high quality classroom teaching supplemented by interventions to support vulnerable learners as and when required.  The School Leadership Team and Governing Body monitor the impact of all spending and interventions, including the Pupil Premium.

Governors and leaders, principally through the work of the Curriculum and Standards Committee, monitor the progress of individuals and groups in order to ensure progress for all.  (Actions directly from the 2011-14 School Improvement Plan, or to 2012-15 Strategic Improvement Plan are denoted.) 

Financial Year	Pupil Premium Grant
2011/12	£37, 410
Grant used to fund:	Cost
Phonics groups to boost early years phonics	1000
Numicon	2500
BRP for year 1 / 2	500
Supplementing EMAT resources	1000
Reading Recovery for FSM	4000
Additional Support for Boy / FSM heavy cohort	8000
BRP for year 3 / 4	500
Numeracy assessment across Key Stage 2 (aligned to SIP)	1000
Music tuition for years 4 and 5	2000
Subsidising FSM to year 5 / 6 camp	1000
Additional 1:1 for year 6 FSM falling behind	4500
(Rolling across) Deploying Induction process throughout school	3000
Financial Year	Pupil Premium Grant
2012/13	£
Grant used to fund	Cost
Reception LSA to target emotional needs (FSM cohort)	4000
Key Stage 2 support teacher to help identified key stage 2 pupils reach pupil level targets	8000
Additional 1:1 for year 5 and 6 in danger of underperforming	2000
Better reading partners for year 3 / 4	500
Project X reading scheme	500
Adding to Numicon resources	2000
Dyslexia teacher for key stage 1	2000
Assessing FSM pupils who arrive midyear	part of 3000 above
Music tuition	6000
Subsidising camp
Reading Recovery teacher

End of KS2 - Gap in the percentage of pupils achieving level 4+ (Others-FSM)

	National	School
English	17%
Maths	16%
English/Maths combined	20%

Subject	Year group	% of Pupil premium cohort at ARE July 2011	% of Pupil Premium cohort at ARE July 2012
Reading	1		80
	2	79	82
	3	60	85
	4	83	67
	5	86	86
	6	90	78
Writing	1		67
	2	93	82
	3	82	69
	4	33	33
	5	57	71
	6	40	22
Maths	1		73
	2	93	88
	3	62	77
	4	67	44
	5	71	71
	6	90	78

KS2 outcomes 2012:

Teacher assessment
Percentage at each level
	W	1	2	3	4	5	6	Pupils disapplied	Pupils absent
English			5	29	52	14
Reading			5	19	57	19
Writing			5	33	52	10
Mathematics				24	67	10

Test results
Percentage at each level
	Below level 3*	3	4	5	Pupils not entered	Pupils absent
Reading	5	19	57	19
Mathematics	5	14	71	10

KS1 outcomes (Infant Schools, optional for primaries)

KS1 Results
Age Related Expectations, percentage at each level	L2C+	L2B+	L3
Reading	94	86	46
Writing	89	71	11
Maths	97	86	23