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Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

School Dinners

Hampshire Caterers provide lunches for children who wish to purchase them.  There is a choice of two main courses (either meat or vegetarian) and two desserts each day.  A choice can be made between a packed lunch or school lunch on the day.  At present children’s lunches cost £2.00 per day, plus 30p if a drink is required.

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Snacks

Children are allowed to bring a snack in for breaktimes. Please can this only be a piece of fruit or a biscuit.  We also run a healthy snack shop – items cost 25p each. – 2 items per child.
 

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 School Day

Teaching hours are slightly above the recommended 23.5 hours per week.

Daily timetable;

8:30 am                           Children may arrive at school 
1:00 pm                           Afternoon registration
8:45 am                           Morning registration
10:15 am -10:35 am          Break
12:00 noon                       Lunch 
3:15 pm                           School finishes
3:15 pm – 4:30pm            After-school activities/ clubs 
          

 

The children in Years 3 and 4 in Lower School team are in single year groups’ classes as are those in the Upper School – Years 5 and 6.  Average class size is at present 25. 

Each team has a leader responsible for the co-ordination and planning of a cross-curricular approach to the term’s topic.  Each member of the team contributes their expertise to the planning process which ensures uniformity across the classes.  Planning meetings take place weekly.  As in all good schools, a variety of teaching methods are used appropriate to the task in hand. 

At the beginning of each school year the children are tested and screened for Special Educational Needs.  All children are set according to ability for mathematics lessons.

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SAT marks

2003

In the Key Stage Two tests:-

 

            ENGLISH                               80% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            21% of pupils achieved Level 5

 

            MATHEMATICS                   85% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            38% of pupils achieved Level 5

 

            SCIENCE                  98% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            57% of pupils achieved Level 5

 

2002

In the Key Stage Two tests:-

 

            ENGLISH                               78% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            28% of pupils achieved Level 5

 

            MATHEMATICS                   78% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            42% of pupils achieved Level 5

 

            SCIENCE                  91% of pupils achieved Level 4 and above

                                                            65% of pupils achieved Level 5

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Timings (inc Lessons)

Teaching hours are slightly above the recommended 23.5 hours per week.

 Daily timetable;

8:30 am                 Children may arrive at school         

8:45 am                 Morning registration

9.15 - 10.15am       Lesson 1

10:15 am                Break 

10.35 - 11.35am      Lesson 2

12:00 noon             Lunch 

1:00 pm                 Afternoon registration

1.00 - 3.00pm         Afternoon lessons

       3:15 pm                 School finishes

       3:15-4:30pm          After-school activities/ clubs

                                                                                

 

The children in Years 3 and 4 in Lower School team are in single year groups’ classes as are those in the Upper School – Years 5 and 6.  Average class size is at present 28 in Upper School and 30 in Lower School. 

Each team has a leader responsible for the co-ordination and planning of a cross-curricular approach to the term’s topic.  Each member of the team contributes their expertise to the planning process which ensures uniformity across the classes.  Planning meetings take place weekly.  As in all good schools, a variety of teaching methods are used appropriate to the task in hand. 

At the beginning of each school year the children are tested and screened for Special Educational Needs.  All children are set according to ability for mathematics lessons.

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Admissions Policy

ADMISSIONS POLICY 2005 – 2006

 

The Governors of Frogmore Junior School will consider first, those applications which are received by the published deadline and which name the school as the first preference.

Oversubscription:  First Preferences.

If the school is oversubscribed by first preference applications, the Governors will decide on admissions according to the following priorities:

1.                Children who live within the school’s designated catchment area

If there are too many applications from the catchment area, decisions will be made using the following criteria listed in priority order:

                                i.            Children who have a significant medical, physical or psychological condition, and whose parents’ application is supported by appropriate written evidence from a doctor or psychologist which demonstrates why the pupil concerned should attend the parents’ preferred school rather than any other;

                              ii.            Children who have a brother or sister (including step-brothers and sisters living in the same family unit) already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year;

                            iii.            Children whose parents have given reasons which the Governors consider to be compelling for admission to the school.  These are given below in priority order:

 a)     Children at Frogmore Infant School

b)     Children whose brothers and sisters have previously attended the school

c)     Children who have a parent attending the Joint Services Staff College and the Royal Military Academy.

                           iv.            Children who live closest to the school based on the shortest distance from home ‘as the crow flies’.

If the school is oversubscribed within any of the criteria in 1(i) to (iv) above, or within an individual ‘compelling reason’ in 1 (iv), the ‘shortest route’ method will be used.

 2.                Children who live outside the school’s designated catchment area.

If places remain after the admission of catchment area children, children living outside the designated catchment area will then be considered in the same priority order as for catchment area children (see above).

 School named as second Preference

If the school has places available, after admitting all first preference applications, the Governors will consider any second preference applications referred to them in accordance with the submissions policy.  If places still remain after all second preference applications have been admitted, the Governors will then proceed to consider any third or further preference applications.

  Applications received after the deadline.

 Some parents may apply after the admission deadline has passed.  If a place is still available after all applications received by the deadline have been dealt with, the Governing Body must offer that place in accordance with the admissions policy, with first preference applications continuing to receive priority.

 Home to School Transport

Children qualify for free transport from school if:

The distance from home to school – measured by the shortest practical walking route – is:

a)     More than 2 miles for children up to the end of the school year in which they have their eighth birthday.

OR

b)     More than 3 miles for children from the beginning of the school year in which they have their ninth birthday.

AND

c)     They attend their designated school or a school nearer to home, or the nearest school with available places named by the authority because the designated school is full.

 Children do not qualify for free transport from home to school if:

They attend a school which is not the designated school and which is further away from home than the designated school (unless the school has been identified by the authority because the designated school is full).

 Parents name a school other than the designated one as their first choice, are unsuccessful in their application and then do not get a place at their designated school.

 Parents will have the opportunity for a place at their designated school, including the entitlement to free transport, and will have made the decision not to take up this opportunity, so foregoing the entitlement to free transport.

 Parents are responsible for their child’s attendance at school, whether or not transport is provided.

 NOTE:  A child’s ‘designated’ school means the school which serves a designated geographical catchment area which includes the child’s home address.

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School Uniform

Children are encouraged to wear uniform as this creates a sense of belonging.  Certain items (marked ‘*’) are available from the school.  We do not permit children to wear jeans.  They must not wear jewellery.  Girls are permitted to wear non fashion trousers.  Trainers may be worn for games.

                    BOYS                                                          GIRLS

               Grey trousers                                       Grey pinafore dress or skirt

               Blue or white shirt                                Blue or white blouse

               * Blue sweatshirt with school logo          *   Blue sweatshirt with school logo

 Grey or white socks                              Grey or white socks or tights but 

 Shoes (NOT boots or trainers)              NOT both at once.

                                                                         Shoes (NOT boots or trainers)

In Summer                                                    In Summer

* White ‘polo’ shirt                                       Blue / white checked dress may be

   Grey shorts or trousers                              worn or white ‘polo’ shirt and skirt.

Children may like to bring an old pair of shoes or trainers for breaks or lunchtimes.  This will not only ‘save’ good school shoes but help to keep the school cleaner.  They will need a shoe bag to store those on their peg in the cloakroom.  Shoes NOT recommended for school are ones with high heels or open toed sandals.

                         PE                           GAMES

* White T shirt               Same as for PE but trainers may be worn.

* Black shorts                * A school branded hooded top may be worn in cold Weather

  Plimsolls

                                              

- Any child who is chosen for a school team will be provided with the required team kit.

                                                                     BOOK BAGS are also available from school.

 NAME TAPES may also be purchased through the school office.  It is essential that items are named and the school cannot be responsible for unnamed items of uniform.  Please take advantage of this facility.

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Charging Policy

The Education Reform Act 1988 reaffirms the right to a free school education and establishes that activities offered wholly or mainly inside school hours be available to all pupils regardless of their ‘Parents’ ability or willingness to meet the cost.  It also gives the L.E.A. and the schools the discretionary right to charge for activities provided wholly or mainly outside school hours and to invite voluntary contributions in support of any activity, whether during or outside school hours.

 Parental Financial Support.

There are two different kinds of parental financial support for school activities:

1.    A charge to cover the cost of tuition and / or resources for optional activities, additional to the curriculum e.g. specialised music tuition, Art Club, etc.

2.    A Voluntary Contribution towards the cost of an activity that is held during the school day, which is part of the curriculum, e.g. school trips.

 General Policy Statement.

 The School reserves the right to charge in a any circumstances permissible under the Education Reform Act of 1988.

 Whenever charges are made, these will be in accordance with the current guidelines of the Hampshire Education Authority and will also follow the guidelines of that Authority in certain defined situations of financial difficulty.  Any parents who experience difficulties in providing the cost of a visit should contact he Headteacher to discuss the situation in the strictest confidence, to agree appropriate arrangements.

 If a substantial number of parents are unable to make voluntary contributions it may be necessary to cancel the visit.

 Optional School Trips (outside school hours or residence expenses).

 If a charge is made for each pupil, this will not exceed the actual cost.  Additional charges may need to be raised when a trip was actually more expensive than first charged, due to unforeseen costs.

 If further funds need to be raised, for example, to help in hardship cases, then this will be by voluntary contributions or general fundraising.

 The permitted charge may include an allowance for the costs of teachers / adult help from the school who supervise the activity, but only if those teachers have been given a separate contract to provide the optional extra.

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Complaints Procedure

Please contact the school for a copy of the complaints procedure this can be done via email or by telephone.

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Special Educational Needs

The Policy for Special Needs is in accordance with the Code of Practice laid down in the 1994 Education Act and had been approved by the Governing Body and shared with parents.

 

Some children with learning difficulties will require extra help with reading, spelling, writing or mathematics.  This Policy for Special Needs commits the school to providing the necessary curricular support for those shown to be in need by the screening process.  All children who appear on the Hampshire Special Needs Audit receive help proportional to their need.  Each Child’s need is assessed individually ad specific programmes of study formatted to meet their needs.  These are laid down in Individual Education Plans specific to each child and parents will be informed as to the targets and progress made.  Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are employed to enable the teacher responsible for Special Needs to carry out this programme.

 

The most able children are also identified and they too have an entitlement to have their special needs met.
 

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Homework

Homework is set by individual year groups. Children are asked to complete 10 mins of reading each week day night and one piece of Literacy and Numeracy work per week. There is also a weekly spelling test and times table test.

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Parents Evenings

Parents are invited to discuss their child's performance once each term at parents evening. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher at any time if there are any concerns.

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