Our Prospectus

WELCOME

ADMISSIONS POLICY: WORCESTERSHIRE

ADMISSIONS POLICY: HIMBLETON SCHOOL

ALLOCATION of PLACES

THE SCHOOL DAY

THE SCHOOL OFFICE

SCHOOL ORGANISATION

AIMS

DISCIPLINE

CURRICULUM

WELCOME

Welcome to our School's Prospectus that I hope you will find both useful and
informative. Welcome to our School's Prospectus that we hope you will find both useful and informative.

It is our belief that in order for children to work to their full potential it is essential that they feel happy, safe and secure. Our recent OfSTED Report noted that

'The Headteacher, her team and the governors have a clear goal. This is to ensure that every pupil achieves his or her personal best in all aspects of School life. They are successful.' OfSTED February 2004

At Himbleton School we operate very much as a family. Every teacher knows and treats each child as an individual. Also the children, from the youngest to the oldest, interact with each other during play times, assemblies and lessons when the whole School can join together to make music or have fun utilising our attractive rural school grounds. We are particularly proud that OfSTED concluded that

'Everyone is included in all aspects of day-to-day life at Himbleton; no one is left out.'
OfSTED February 2004

Once your child has started their education with us you can be assured that they will have our total commitment from their first day and the settling in period right through to the day that they move on. As a School, our Staff commits a great deal of time and expertise to ensure a smooth transfer to Middle School.

The only way to truly appreciate the environment and ambience of Himbleton School is by a personal visit. Mrs Gent and her staff are happy to welcome visitors to the School where you can expect a warm response from the children at any time.

The Governing Body Back to top

ADMISSIONS POLICY: WORCESTERSHIRE

By law, children should be attending school from the beginning of the next new term after their fifth birthday. In Worcestershire however, most children start school earlier than the law requires. At present the County Council's Standard admissions policy entitles you to a place for your child, provided they are 4 before 1st September in one of the Council's maintained schools, as follows:

Child's birthday Admission to school in Worcestershire
1st September - 28th February Autumn Term (September)
1st March - 31st August Spring Term (January) Back to top

ADMISSIONS POLICY: HIMBLETON SCHOOL

At Himbleton CE First School our Admissions Policy entitles children to start full-time
education at the beginning of the academic year in which they become fivei.e. in
September at the beginning of the Autumn Term. Parents should complete an application form (PA1), available from the School as soon as their child is 3 years old. In due course the Pupil Admissions, Transfers and Exclusions Officer, Worcestershire County Council allocates the places and parents are advised accordingly.

Once offered a place at our School parents are asked to fill in relevant admission, registration and agreement forms. All information is treated in the strictest confidence. Parents are then invited to bring their children on preliminary visits towards the end of the term prior to starting school.

If you would like further information please contact Mrs Gent, Headteacher. Back to top

ALLOCATION of PLACES

Himbleton C.E. First School caters for children from 4 years to 9 years of age. The school serves the surrounding villages i.e. the school's catchment area (map available in school). Although priority for admission is given to children from local villages, children from other areas are admitted.

Where there are more applications than places children are admitted on the following order of priority:
i. A child living within the school's catchment area.

ii. A child who has a brother or sister already attending the school at the time of admission.

iii. A child who has a special reason for admission.

a. (Such reasons will include medical, physical or other personal circumstances.
Parents claiming such special reasons are required to produce a medical
certificate or other appropriate information and attach this at the time of
application to the "preferred school" form.)

iv. A child who lives nearest to the school by the shortest walking route.

When applications are being considered in each of the categories (i) to (iii), if the number of children seeking admission exceeds the places available, allocations will be made with preference being given to a child who lives nearest to the school by the shortest walking route. Back to top

THE SCHOOL DAY

Years R, 1 & 2 Year 3 & 4
Morning Session 9.00 am-noon 9.00am -12.15 pm
Afternoon Session 1.00 pm- 3.00 pm 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Morning Break 10.45am-11.00am 10.45am-11.00am

Supervision of the children begins from 8.50 am and for their own safety children should not arrive before this time.

At the end of the day the children will be seen safely onto the playground where they should be met by parent/guardian. Back to top

THE SCHOOL OFFICE

Mrs Griffiths, our secretary, is available in the school office between 8.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Back to top

SCHOOL ORGANISATION

The children are placed into two classes according to age.

Key Stage One Years R, 1 & 2 - Mrs Gent and Mrs Gwilliam
Key Stage Two Years 3 & 4 -Miss Hands Back to top

AIMS

At Himbleton, we believe that our children are entitled to the very best education we can
provide.

The school always endeavours to create a happy, hardworking family atmosphere, where children work with enthusiasm and independence.

Through commitment and professionalism, we aim to provide a broad, balanced curriculum that meets the needs of individuals and provides opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Back to top

DISCIPLINE

We expect high standards of behaviour from children at school. Good manners and
consideration for others are always expected. Parents are informed if their child's behaviour does not meet these standards. Back to top

CURRICULUM

The curriculum at Himbleton CE First School not only caters for the children's intellectual growth, but also for their emotional and physical development.

Great importance is placed on the development of the core subjects, especially English and Mathematics, which we consider to be the foundations of all learning.

The curriculum areas are taught in a cross-curricular way and a topic based approach is used to facilitate this, with an emphasis on 'first hand experience'.

Children enter our school with varying abilities and needs. To ensure appropriate provision is given to all we plan using the 'Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage', DfES, 2000 alongside the programmes of study for the National Curriculum 2000.

Curriculum evenings are held so parents are kept up to date with current practice. Where possible Advisory Staff with specific expertise are invited to lead these evenings. Usually these take place during the Spring Term. Back to top

PROSPECTUS - CONTINUED