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Parkland Primary School Swansea

Parkland Primary School

Prospectus

For more detailed information find the FULL prospectus at; www.parkland.swansea.sch.uk

Parkland Primary School is a happy, hard-working, and well-ordered community in which children are able to develop their potential academically, socially, spiritually, and creatively. We are privileged to have wonderful caring children, supportive parents/ carers, a committed governing body, and staff whose efforts are underpinned by the drive to see every child achieve success in a happy, supportive, and stimulating environment.

We strive to establish a love of learning in all our children by motivating them by providing engaging, quality learning experiences. High expectations underpin all we do and children are supported in the challenges to meet them, developing resilience and learning from mistakes as they progress.

At the centre of learning is a broad, balanced, relevant, and engaging curriculum, which ensures every child is able to achieve in their talents. Thinking and the growth of self-esteem and worth are central to developing independent learners and responsible citizens and we encourage reflection and problem solving within the children to extend and challenge them to achieve the highest standards possible. Mutual respect forms the basis for all our learning and the partnerships we have with parents/carers and the community enables us to achieve the standards which are hallmarks of the school.

The pupil's voice is established through the pupil participation groups which input into school evaluation and improvement. We place a huge emphasis on children’s views and opinions and believe in empowering children to become independent and active citizens through having input into decisions about their school and learning.

We are fortunate to receive tremendous support from our parents and carers. The home/school partnership is crucial to the learning process. We value and appreciate the support we receive, which enables us to offer the children activities which extend and enrich their learning and the environment we can provide. As part of the partnership the school and home work together in the Parkland Parent Association (PPA) which is run by parents, with school staff input. The PPA works tirelessly to raise funds that benefit the children by subsiding trips and purchasing resources and equipment for the children to use.

I hope you enjoy finding out about us. If you are not a parent/ carer and would like to visit, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs. Anne Lloyd

Our school is sited within beautiful grounds, which enhance the learning environment and offer wonderful recreational spaces for our children. We believe learning is achieved through direct experience, with children's needs placed at the heart of all we do. It is our belief that children learn best when they feel safe, happy and secure in a stimulating environment which we strive to provide. We also believe that a broad curriculum is the platform on which we ensure ALL children are able to be stimulated, motivated and celebrate their talents. It is also crucial to the development and maintenance of self esteem, self belief and motivation, which are vital to achievement and developing a drive to succeed.

Telephone No: (01792) 205462

email: parkland.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Web Site: www.parkland.swansea.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Lloyd (B Ed Hons, NPQH, MA)

Deputy Headteachers:

Miss Felicity Poole – Foundation Phase (BA, PGCE, NPQH)

Mrs Rachel Leahy – Key Stage 2 (BA, PGCE)

Chair of Governors: Mr Damian Rees

Age range of pupils: 3 - 11 years

Number on the roll: 646

Parkland is a County Maintained, Co-educational, English medium Primary School.

Parkland Primary School plan

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is at the heart of our school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos. As a rights-respecting school, we not only teach about children’s rights but also model rights and respect in all relationships. Our belief in restorative approaches ensures that every child is heard.

Our Aims

We aim to make our school a place where-

  • every individual is valued and all relationships are based on trust and respect
  • everyone is important and we care for each other;
  • every child is challenged, finds learning engaging and develops a real desire to progress on their learning journey;
  • learning is important to us and we challenge ourself to improve;
  • an enriched curriculum with meaningful, authentic and relevant experiences is provided;
  • our learning is designed around us and our environment;
  • every child strives to become ambitious, enterprising, confident and healthy learner;
  • we are ambitious, enterprising, confident and healthy learners;
  • each child is a reflective learner and demonstrates resilience in all aspects of life;
  • we know what we can do, how to improve and enjoy challenge and persevere;
  • every child has a voice and is encouraged to be curious, creative and independent learner;
  • we are listened to and our voice is valued;
  • we inform staff, pupils, guardians and governors to inform our continuing development;
  • everyone makes decisions to help improve our school;
  • we contribute to our community, Wales and the wider world;
  • we learn about and help people in the community and around the world;
  • our staff are learners too!

SAFEGUARDING / CHILD PROTECTION

The school takes the responsibility of care for its pupils very seriously. We are continually monitoring our security. The school has adopted a ‘single-point of entry’ security system. All entrances lock following pupil entry. Once the children are inside the building at the start of the school day access is only possible through the main front door. All visitors are asked to use the main entrance nearest to the office and report to office staff they are required to sign in electronically. We have CCTV that monitors the main entrances. All visitors are asked to report and sign out at the School Office where a security pass is issued for anyone who needs to visit areas where the children are working

Staff are kept fully updated with safeguarding procedures, and mandatory training is fully adhered to. All staff wear identifying lanyards.

All staff have been trained on PREVENT to prevent radicalisation and extremism.

MEETING THE LEARNING NEEDS OF ALL PUPILS

We seek to admit all children from within our catchment area. Children who carry statements of Special Educational Needs are admitted after discussion with the Local Education Authority’s Special Additional Learning Needs department which decides whether our school is the most appropriate placement. We support a policy of inclusion whereby children with additional learning needs are placed in mainstream classes (unless the statement specifies other arrangements).

All staff at Parkland Primary are well informed and totally committed to inclusion practices and procedures; staff are always caring and use a positive approach to all children within the school.

Parents of children in receipt of Additional Learning Needs support are offered additional consultations with Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCo) Mrs A. Hughes.

LOOKED AFTER PUPILS

The school will ensure that Looked After Pupils are supported and their educational achievement closely monitored. We have a designated member of staff with responsibility for Looked After Children .

SCHOOL EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY PLANS

We seek to admit all children from within our catchment. Everyone in Parkland Primary School is valued. All pupils, whatever their individual needs are treated with equal care and consideration. We are an inclusive school and each child in our care is provided with equal opportunities to develop all their talents and experience all that the school has to offer. The school will ensure that no child or adult is discriminated against due to disability, gender, race, religion or any characteristic background.

All pupils are actively encouraged to participate in all aspects of the curriculum and school life. Curricular and extra-curricular activities are planned so that no discrimination occurs on the grounds of gender, race, creed, colour, ability, religion or protected characteristic. The school gives full consideration to the requirements of all pupils.

Out of School Activities

These activities vary throughout the year but may include

Football, Rugby, Art, Netball, Rounders, Eco club, Cross country, Athletics, Gymnastics, Choir, Home Learning, Sewing, Welsh/ Urdd, Orchestra and Media clubs.

We have comprehensive policies so everybody within the school experiences equal opportunities. Should you wish to see any policies please ask in the office and a copy will be made available for you.

PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR LEARNING

The school became a Pioneer school for the development of the New Curriculum in Wales, and then an Innovation school. Our provision is in accordance with the recommendations.

We place strong emphasis on the acquisition and application of skills and knowledge through experiential and active learning, changing according to pupils' interests and rate of study, altering focus study each term

Our curriculum places emphasis on equipping young people for life. It provides pupils with opportunities to learn new skills and apply their knowledge positively and creatively.

Learners gain a deep understanding of how to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We follow a digital competence framework developing skills across the curriculum, and preparing them for the opportunities and risks that an online world presents. All teachers ensure that all learning is challenging and ambitious, ensuring progression relevant to pupils’ individual needs.

Each AoLE has a number of What Matters statements, which ensure breadth, and coverage of the fundamental key concepts, where teachers plan creatively across statements incorporating links across disciplines.

Learners will progress through the descriptions of learning , at a pace relevant to them as their skills are developed. Progression of learning is a shared experience with the pupil, teacher and parent/ carer so that everyone is aware of what is required next to allow learning to progress.

The teachers will...

• keep a consistent focus and value on the four purposes of the curriculum

• challenge all learners

• encourage sustained effort, growth mindset and development of metacognition

• use a blend of pedagogical approaches to promote problem solving, creative and critical thinking and inquiry based learning

• build upon previous knowledge

• create authentic contexts for learning

• use a range of assessment for learning principles

• teach across all areas of learning and experiences

• reinforce cross-curricular responsibilities including literacy (Welsh and English), numeracy and digital competency

• provide opportunities for pupils to practise their skills in real life contexts

• encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning

• support social and emotional development

• encourage independence and interdependence

The pupils will...

• build on what they already know APK ( Activating Prior Knowledge)

• complete pathways to demonstrate what they know and where they need to go next in their learning

• make choices to support and about their learning including when to use ICT

• ask questions about their learning

• value their own and others’ ideas

• learn from their mistakes

• have time to reflect on own and the work of others (self and peer assessment)

• challenge themselves

• use a range of approaches to learning including metacognition

• enjoy working together and on their own

The school environment will provide...

• experiences of real life authentic problems and situations

• a safe comfortable, inspiring place for learning

• appropriate technology and resources to inspire learning

• enjoyable opportunities for outdoor learning

• opportunities for children to care for and manage their natural world

Teachers plan and prepare learning with a clear understanding of pedagogy and progression. Within any given lesson, adults consider their selection of methods in light of the purpose of learning in order for pupils to develop their metacognitive skills and progress their learning. This involves the teachers’ blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, deciding on how best to promote and support effective learning.

EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING

We have very high expectations of the staff, pupils and the environment in which we all learn.

Assessment at Parkland

• To enable our children to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do in their work;

• To help our children understand what they have done and what they need to do next to in their work;

• To allow teachers to plan learning that accurately reflects the needs of each child;

• To provide regular information for parents/carers that enable them to support their child’s learning;

• To provide the head teacher and governors with information that allows them to make judgements about the effectiveness of the school.

• To enable school leaders, including the governing body, to evaluate the effectiveness of learning for specific groups of learners to ensure an inclusive curriculum.

At Parkland Primary, the aim in setting pupil’s challenges is to:

• increase motivation and independence

• enable children to be involved in their learning and increasingly lead ir

• accelerate progress

• enable children to celebrate achievements and success

• improve children’s self-esteem

COMMUNITY LINKS

The school views the partnerships it has with the community as vital; the children in our school community are part of the wider community. Creating confident, ethical, and independent future community members is crucial to the success of the community and therefore central to all we do.

Childcare Provision

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

The school has an after school club which is Care in Wales Registered (CIW), which carries a small fee of £7.00 per child per session. The club runs from 3.20pm to 5.30pm.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Early Breakfast Club 7.45am – 8.20am £3.00 per child/per day

Breakfast Club 8.00am – 8.20am £1.00 per child/per day

Free Breakfast Club 8.20am – 8.50am Free no charge

OAKTREE PLAYGROUP

We have a playgroup catering for children aged between 2 years and 4 years 11 months. The Playgroup Manager, organises this care. Please contact Oaktree Playgroup for further information For further information please contact the Ms Bethan Davies at Oaktree playgroup 01792 205462 or the school office.

The sessions are available from:

Morning: - 8.50 am – 11.45 am

Afternoon: - 12.45 pm – 3.15 pm

Before and after school provision is also available.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES

School hours:-

  • Morning Session 8.50 am to 11.50 am (early opening at 8.40 am to prevent crowding)
  • Afternoon Session 12.50 pm to 3.20 pm
  • Nursery a.m. 8.50 am to 11.40 am (early opening at 8.40 am to prevent crowding)
  • Nursery p.m. 1.00 pm to 3.15 pm

We expect children to be punctual, but if, on occasion it cannot be avoided, it is better to be late than not to arrive. Children, however, should not arrive before 8.40 am (there is no supervision for pupils who arrive early). At 8.40 am pupils will be admitted to the building, to avoid congestion around the school.

We take attendance very seriously and request that parents /carers make every opportunity to ensure their children attend school whenever possible.

  • Please contact the school on the first day of your child’s absence. This can be done by means of a message vis Dojo, a note from the parent/ carer or a telephone message or personal contact with Mrs Sara Brown attendance officer at Parkland
  • If your child is absent for longer than 3 days you will need to contact the school again. The school has a first day response policy and will text or phone parent or carers if the absence is not communicated to the school.
  • The EWO (Education Welfare Officer) tracks attendance carefully and contacts families where attendance is below an acceptable level.
  • Please understand that children cannot reach their potential academically and socially if attendance is low.
  • Under the 1991 Pupil Attendance Regulations, every school absence must be accounted for by a satisfactory explanation. If you choose to contact us by telephone, we have a dedicated voicemail for this, please call 01792 205462.
  • Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation for absence will lead to that absence being classed as “unauthorised”.

The school will work with you as parents/ carers to support and improve your childs' attendance.

SAFE ACCEPTANCE AND DISMISSAL OF CHILDREN

Children should not be on the school site before 08:40 doors open at this time to avoid congestion around the school building. There are strict procedures in place for the safe dismissal of children at the end of the school day. Children are not allowed to walk home alone or with an older sibling unless their parents/carers have given consent.

Parents/carers are required to complete a safe dismissal form listing the people the school can release their children to at the end of the school day. In the event that one of these people are not able to collect a child from school, parents are asked to provide a password which they have previously provided to the school, they keep this secret and only give to people who they wish to collect the child from school.

LUNCH AT SCHOOL

Our menus take into account up to date nutritional advice and place emphasis on providing a balanced tasty meal. A vegetarian and a halal choice is made available each day (to order) and other dietary needs are catered for.

The school operates an online payment system called sQuid. All parents/carers must register on sQuid if they would like their child to have school meals. The school office will provide the registration details for your child. The City & County of Swansea operate a clear no debt policy relating to school meals. Please contact the school office if you need to top up sQuid and are experiencing difficulty in doing so.

At £2.40 a day we feel that our menu is value for money and provides a nourishing hot meal that has been designed with kids in mind. Feeding children nutritious food is a responsibility we take seriously.

During break times we have a fruit/ veg only/ healthy snack policy.

Drinking plenty of cold, fresh water helps to develop concentration skills and the wellbeing of the individual. Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle (named please) into school and children have access to cold fresh drinking water throughout the school day. You may wish to pack a non-fizzy drink if your child has a packed lunch.

We ask parents of children who bring a packed lunch to school to make every effort to ensure that the packed lunch contains a healthy eating and drinking selection.

PARENTS/ CARERS AND SCHOOL

We are fortunate in having a very active PPA whose aim is to actively support the School. Staff from the school and parents attend meetings and staff also support fundraising events. The PPA is seen by the school as a crucial partnership in terms of the school’s success. They organise a great number of events throughout the year and raise considerable funds for the school. Without their support, we would not be able to resource the school as effectively as we do.

Our partnership with you is vital to your child/ren’s and the school’s successes.

Formal parent/teacher consultation interviews are held during the Autumn and Spring Terms. During these times parents will be given the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress. They are being held via Teams or through telephone consultations due to Covid restrictions. Parents/ carers can contact class teachers via Dojo or phone with concerns or for information during the school day.

We wish parents to have very high expectations of us as a school, in serving their children with the very best education possible, but parents in turn will need to offer their commitment in supporting their child’s learning.

PARKLAND B.O.B (BAND OF BUDDIES)

We have a group of pupils from who have received training in how to support

pupils at lunchtime times. These pupils can easily be spotted with their bright yellow

hats. Children can volunteer to be a Parkland B.O.B. Play leaders lead a

wide range of activities during break times. Pupils can identify what activities are

available and who is responsible for them. This also provides support for our more

vulnerable learners, and provides structure and supervision across the school.

RELATIONSHIP AND SEX EDUCATION

SRE forms part of the curriculum aimed at developing pupils’ personal and social skills.

The curriculum, through stories, watching short films and so on, pupils are provided with

opportunities to explore their personal and social development. Activities are carefully

selected which are designed to educate pupils about making the right decisions and

taking the right actions. In Year 6 pupils are taught about maturation. All learning is age appropriate.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious education is a compulsory element within the curriculum, and is taught in accordance with the authority's agreed syllabus. School assembly gives an opportunity for collective worship incorporating values, the rights of the child, biblical/ moral readings, fun songs and prayer. Religious education follows a Christian tradition but other religions and religious festivals are also included and celebrated. Children are encouraged to participate in these services, as at Parkland we believe it essential to understand and respect our own and others beliefs.

SPORT AT PARKLAND At Parkland we are fortunate to have extensive school grounds. The children have the opportunity to participate in dance, gymnastics, football, rugby, netball, swimming, rounders, team games and athletics. The school takes part in local and national sporting games and competition

GENERAL INFORMATION

Complaints Procedure

Under Section 409 of the 1996 Education Act should parents be unhappy regarding curricular or any related issues, they can approach the Governing Body and the Headteacher. Should they not be satisfied, procedures are available to discuss this with Officers of the Local Education Authority (see page 3 of the prospectus for addresses of Chairman and Clerk to the Governing Body). The school has a comprehensive Complaints Procedure, a copy of this can be gained from the office, upon request.

Admissions

• Each child about to commence part time education at Nursery, or a full time place from Reception, will be invited to apply for a place at the catchment school maintained by the Local Authority. Parents can either apply in writing for a place at the catchment school or express a preference for a placement at an alternative school. Requests for a preferred placement will be granted unless to do so would prejudice the provision of efficient education or the efficient use of resources. Parkland also has Rising 3’s provision, more information about this can be obtained from the school office.

The Parkland Home school agreement will be shared with you

• Below is the statutory admissions information for Swansea.

• In Swansea all primary schools provide part-time nursery education for parents who would like their child to attend a nursery class. The policy of the Local Authority is to provide part-time nursery education only. A nursery place will be available for your child from the term following their third birthday although it may not be in the school nearest to your home address. You can apply for a place at your catchment school or any other school for which you may have a preference. Parents may wish to visit schools before they make a decision about which school they wish to apply for and visits to school should be arranged directly with the head teacher of the relevant school.

ADMISSION FOR PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES

The same admission criteria applies to pupils with disabilities, unless it is deemed that the school cannot make the necessary adaptations to cater fully for the child’s needs, and specialist provision is required. The school takes the approach to remove all barriers to full inclusion for all pupils. The school has disabled access from the junior yard and a portable ramp is sited into the main entrance of the school, this can moved to enable access to other areas of the school also. Specific details of how the school continually aims to be fully inclusive can be found in the School’s Equality Plan.

Further detail is available on the main school prospectus on our school website

www.parkland.swansea.sch.uk

CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY

The school’s charging and remission policy is based on the one provided by the LA which was accepted by the School’s Governing Body. Under Section 110 of the 1988 Education Reform Act, it is unlawful to charge for any activity (other than instrumental music provision) which takes part wholly or largely unlawful for Governors to discriminate between pupils on the basis of the voluntary unlawful for Governors to discriminate between pupils on the basis of the voluntary contribution, or lack of it. The Governing Body having adopted the LA policy for charging and remissions, has determined that parents be invited to make voluntary contributions to support a particular activity. The voluntary contribution would help cover the cost of transport, entrance fees and insurance. This ensures those valuable experiences such as educational visits and residential activities continue. Our Charging and Remissions contains further details on what is and is not allowed under the regulations. This document is available at the school.

LINKS WITH COMPREHENSIVES

Olchfa and Bishop Gore

Close liaison is maintained with the cluster primary schools, and also with Olchfa and Bishop Gore comprehensive schools to which our children transfer at the end of Key Stage Two.

Parkland and feeder schools have developed a transition plan ensuring seamless continuity for our pupils. Our transition arrangements have been recognised with a national award.

Wellbeing at Parkland

The head teacher has the overall responsibility for the school, depending closely upon the co-operation of all members of staff, in caring for the pupils. Each child is primarily cared for by their registration teacher. Members of staff deal with minor incidents, cuts and abrasions.

If a child becomes ill or has an accident in school, we often need to contact the parent. For this reason we ask you to supply us with up to date home, mobile and emergency (work) telephone numbers and numbers of relatives or friends who can look after your child until you return.

During break times, members of staff are on playground duty and the children are supervised in their classrooms if the weather is inclement.

BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICE

Parkland Primary School has a positive behaviour culture. Our children have been frequently praised by visitors and when visiting other places for their good manners and general behaviour. Good behaviour is a necessary condition for effective teaching and learning to take place. Our main aim is to encourage self-discipline, consideration, and respect for other people and for property. We believe that everybody has rights, but in ensuring all our rights are met we must make sure that our behaviour does not impinge upon other people’s rights being fulfilled.

We encourage our learners to develop self-regulation, and to understand the “how and why” of their emotions in order for them to develop and apply strategies to best help and support them. Children are taught to regularly self-assess to identify where they are in terms of their feelings, and what they can do to help move them into a more mentally healthy zone.

Children will regularly check in/ out with staff and are learning mindfulness techniques to calm themselves and allow them focus on being in the ‘present moment’. This ensures they have a readiness to learn attitude, improves concentration and meta-cognition so that they can focus on their learning journey.

‘Restorative Practice’ is a strategy that can be used to resolve minor incidents that occur in our school.

In broad terms, restorative practices constitute an innovative approach to offending and inappropriate behaviour, which puts repairing harm done to relationships and people over and above the need for assigning blame and dispensing punishment (Wright 1999).

This enables the child to explain their thoughts and reasons for their behaviour choice through questions

• What happened?

• Who has been affected and how?

• How can we make things right?

• What have we learnt so as to make the right choices next time?

The adult acts as facilitator. It is the children themselves, who come up with the solutions

This also makes pupils aware of the effect of their actions on others.

All staff have received training in Restorative practice

Emotion coaching

Emotion coaching is a specific way of adults interacting with all pupils in school. Pupils’ ability to regulate their emotions continues to develop as they mature. A range of feelings is inevitable, but being able to manage them is not a given. Often pupils need support to be able to understand what they are feeling and how to manage it.

As part of emotion coaching, all adults at Parkland are encouraged to look for indicators of low-level negative emotions (often reflected through a pupil’s behaviour or body language) and to empathise with, label and validate those emotions as they occur. This approach is contrasted with ignoring or minimising the behaviour (and emotions or feeling) or solely applying consequences to the behaviour. The key steps of emotion coaching are:

Empathy.

Labelling and validation,

Limit-setting (if needed).

Support with problem-solving.

All staff have received training in Emotion coaching

WELLBEING

Positive Play Room and pastoral support

Parkland Primary has a dedicated pastoral team to support children and their families at home and school.

TACKLING BULLYING

Bullying is defined as; ‘Behaviour by an individual or group, repeated over time, which intentionally hurts others either physically or emotionally.’ Bullying is serious and it is imperative that we distinguish between occasional incidents of ‘conflict’ and bullying. This enables us to identify bullying and deal with it more effectively. This is not to diminish the feelings a child has when there are disagreements with their peers. Bullying in any form is considered to be totally unacceptable at Parkland Primary School and will not be tolerated. All staff, both teaching and support make every effort to make children aware of the effect and consequences that bullying behaviour may have.

Article 19 of the UNCRC states that all children have the right to be protected and the Children’s Act 1989 requires the safety and welfare of the child to be of paramount

PUPIL VOICE

At Parkland we put the pupils firmly at the heart of decision making. Research and case study examples suggest that developing children and young people’s participation is potentially beneficial for individuals, organisations and communities.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety/Security Arrangements Health and Safety checks are undertaken by the site manager (caretaker) and the headteacher. The staff and Governors ensure that the Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to (policy can be viewed on request) and continually review arrangements to provide a safer environment. A comprehensive Health and Safety Policy is in place, this includes relevant risk assessments and procedures, which are regularly reviewed to ensure the safety of all involved with our school.

MEDICINES

Children are not allowed to keep medicines on their person; the teachers keep all medicines, including asthma pumps/ epi pens which are safely stored and accessible for use in an emergency. We can administer medicines, usually, but relevant consent forms must be filled in. Medicines such as antibiotics etc are stored in the school office. Consent forms are available from the office and on the school website. We ask that only essential medicines be administered in school. If your child is unwell they should not attend school.

ACCIDENTS/ EMERGENCIES

There are limited facilities for caring for sick children. In the event of a child being taken ill at school, or sustaining a serious injury, the parent / carer or nominated contact person will be informed and appropriate arrangements made. Please respond as soon as you are able to after receiving contact from school.

SCHOOL INSPECTION SEPTEMBER 2013

Inspectors found: Almost all pupils make good progress from their starting points by the end of Key Stage 2. Standards in Oracy are particularly high. Pupil’s are very well motivated and enjoy school. They are courteous to each other and to adults, and behave well. Pupil’s with additional learning needs received effective support. The school is a very inclusive learning environment.

Home learning

Your child may receive all or some of the following home learning activities depending on their need and appropriateness

Bug club online reading books

Giglets online reading books

The Math factor online learning platform

Activities linked to their learning

Children have reading journals to support the link between home and school.

Mental math books and spelling journals are also sent home weekly to consolidate and extend understanding

In setting home learning we aim to:

• Promote positive attitudes to work and school

• Raise achievement of all pupils

• Consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding in literacy and numeracy and across the curriculum

• Encourage and develop independent learning

• Increase self discipline

• Develop the home/school partnership

• Prepare children for transition in school and in Year 6 to secondary school

Children are encouraged to participate in competitions and events organised by the Welsh youth movement known as “The Urdd” , the school orchestra and the Infant and Junior choir regularly entertain in the local community. The orchestra takes part in competitions too.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

School uniform is not compulsory, but has been adopted in response to the wishes of parents. We think of Parkland Primary School as a “united family” and therefore, we request and strongly encourage pupils to wear uniform at all times. This gives a sense of belonging and identity and helps to alleviate pressure put on parents by children who wish to be dressed in the latest fashion. Pre loved uniform is available - please contact the school office if you would like further information about availability. The recommended uniform is as follows:

The uniform is:

Bottle green sweatshirt with Parkland logo

White blouse/shirt OR white polo shirt with Parkland logo.

Grey trousers / grey skirt. Green and white cotton dress in Summer.

All articles of clothing should be marked or labelled and sensible footwear is expected. The wearing of elaborate jewellery is actively discouraged and the school cannot be held responsible for losses.

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