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King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


PARENTS‟ HANDBOOK <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />

Communication with Pupils:<br />

September <strong>2011</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Pupils‟ Information Board carries non-urgent messages for Junior <strong>School</strong> pupils.<br />

All telephone messages coming into the office for pupils will be passed on in one of two ways<br />

depending on their urgency:<br />

Urgent messages for pupils:<br />

Office staff will deliver by hand ASAP<br />

Other messages for Pupils in Years 3 to 6: will be put on an electronic Pupils‟ Information Board<br />

and advised to form teachers.<br />

Other messages for Pupils in Reception to Year 2: will be put into form teachers‟ pigeon holes<br />

or passed on to teachers via internal telephone or e-mail.<br />

Children are requested to check the Pupils‟ Information Board. Children in classes from Year 1 to<br />

Year 6 will pass the board at morning break and at lunch break.<br />

Office Hours: 8:00am – 5.00pm<br />

Answer Phone: from 5.00pm – 8:00am<br />

Duty teacher available until 5:30pm<br />

Senior Teacher on duty available until 6.00pm<br />

E-Mails<br />

E-mails are dealt with as we receive them but immediate responses are not always possible.<br />

<strong>School</strong>comms<br />

<strong>School</strong>comms is the messaging service that enables the school to contact parents with information<br />

about changes to the day‟s schedule. <strong>The</strong> system has proved to be a useful tool, for example;<br />

informing parents of match cancellations or late returns from day trips. <strong>The</strong> system requires<br />

parents to advise the school of mobile phone numbers and to update the office when<br />

contact numbers change.<br />

King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Contents<br />

Section A<br />

Routines - Prep Department:<br />

1. Arrival:<br />

i. Arrivals – on time;<br />

ii. Arrivals – late;<br />

iii. During the <strong>School</strong> day:<br />

iv. <strong>The</strong> locker room.<br />

2. Collection:<br />

i. During the school day;<br />

ii. At the end of the school day;<br />

iii. After clubs and activities;<br />

iv. After prep and late club;<br />

v. After home and away matches;<br />

vi. Visitors and school security.<br />

3. Traffic Management:<br />

i. Driving within <strong>Hawford</strong>;<br />

ii. Parking;<br />

iii. Joining the A449;<br />

iv. Rules governing the official transport of pupils.<br />

4. Illness:<br />

i. When to keep pupils at home;<br />

ii. Control of infectious conditions;<br />

iii. Illness at school;<br />

iv. Medicines at <strong>School</strong>.<br />

5. Accidents:<br />

i. Accidents resulting in minor injury;<br />

ii. Accidents resulting in serious injury;<br />

iii. Hospital treatment.<br />

6. Food:<br />

i. <strong>School</strong> meals;<br />

ii. Break time snacks;<br />

iii. After school snacks;<br />

iv. Special provision;<br />

v. bringing food to <strong>School</strong>.<br />

7. Possessions:<br />

i. Electronic games and communications devices;<br />

ii. Computer software;<br />

iii. watches and expensive items;<br />

iv. clothing and <strong>School</strong> uniform;<br />

v. Lost property.<br />

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8. Restrictions:<br />

i. Classrooms:<br />

ii. Changing rooms:<br />

iii. Bounds:<br />

iv. Use of play areas;<br />

v. Parental supervision of pupils a <strong>Hawford</strong> after collection<br />

vi. Casual use of facilities out of school hours.<br />

9. Appearance:<br />

i. Hair<br />

ii. Jewellery<br />

iii. Shoes<br />

iv. Wearing of uniform.<br />

Section B<br />

Additional Pre-Prep Routines<br />

1. Times of the <strong>School</strong> day;<br />

2. Useful notes for parents;<br />

3. Reading;<br />

4. Spelling;<br />

5. Homework;<br />

6. Games;<br />

7. Swimming;<br />

8. Clothing;<br />

9. Timetable.<br />

Section C<br />

Parent Contact with the <strong>School</strong> – Prep Department<br />

1. Pastoral concerns; appropriate channels of communication:<br />

Bullying;<br />

Unhappiness;<br />

Friendship problems;<br />

Other personal or family difficulties.<br />

2. Academic concerns:<br />

3. Parents‟ curriculum support evenings:<br />

4. Reporting:<br />

5. parent – teacher consultations:<br />

6. Written reports:<br />

7. Absence from school and requests for leave of absence:<br />

8. Out of hour contact provision:<br />

9. <strong>The</strong> Bulletin and <strong>Hawford</strong> Newsletter:<br />

10. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Hawford</strong> website:<br />

11. Complaints procedure<br />

Section D<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents‟ Association<br />

1. Structure and function of the King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents‟ Association:<br />

2. Parents‟ Association events:<br />

3. How you can support the Parents‟ Association:<br />

4. Parents Association names and contact details:<br />

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Section E<br />

Extra-curricular Clubs and Activities: Prep Department<br />

1. Activities and hobbies after school:<br />

2. Inter-school matches: including cancellations:<br />

3. Parental support at matches including etiquette:<br />

4. King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Outdoor Education Programme:<br />

5. Costs additional to school fees:<br />

Section F<br />

Curriculum:<br />

1. Curriculum Information:<br />

2. Pupil assessment at <strong>Hawford</strong>:<br />

3. Marking Pupils‟ Work<br />

4. Reporting and parents‟ evenings:<br />

5. Homework:<br />

6. homework Diaries and “Study Mates”<br />

7. Reading with your child:<br />

8. Mathematics at home:<br />

9. Prep at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

10. Equipment needed at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

11. Special educational needs and provision for able pupils:<br />

12. Holiday work:<br />

13. Entry to <strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>School</strong> at 11:<br />

Section G<br />

Rewards and Sanctions:<br />

1. Rewards<br />

2. Sanctions<br />

3. Positive behaviour management<br />

4. Time out (pre-prep aged children)<br />

5. Activity badges<br />

Section H<br />

<strong>School</strong> Rules:<br />

1. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Hawford</strong> Charter:<br />

2. <strong>School</strong> rules:<br />

Section I<br />

Ethos:<br />

1. <strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>School</strong> Worcester Foundation:<br />

2. Values:<br />

3. From a child‟s perspective:<br />

4. Teaching and learning:<br />

5. Independent learners:<br />

6. Staff-parent relationship:<br />

7. Open Days<br />

8. Governors.<br />

Section J<br />

<strong>School</strong> Policies<br />

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King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


SECTION A<br />

ROUTINES – PREP DEPARTMENT<br />

1. Arrival<br />

i. Arrivals on Time:<br />

Pupils should arrive in time for registration at 8.35a.m. A smooth start to the school day is<br />

important for both the child and the teachers.<br />

Parents may accompany pupils to the Locker Room if they wish, but pupils must not go<br />

there unattended before registration.<br />

7:45am <strong>The</strong> Mini-bus leaves for King‟s from King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>. Please note that<br />

parents are responsible for children not travelling to King‟s as there will be no<br />

supervision at <strong>Hawford</strong> for children until 8.00am.<br />

8.00–8:30am Pupils arriving between 8.00am and 8:30am should go directly to the<br />

playground where the Teacher on duty will assume responsibility for the pupils.<br />

Kindergarten and Reception children meet before school in Kindergarten. Pupils should<br />

not normally go to the classrooms or wait for friends at the front of the school. If it is raining<br />

heavily Years 1 to 6 should go to their classrooms.<br />

8.30-8.35 Pupils arriving between these times should go directly to their classroom for<br />

registration. <strong>The</strong>ir Form Tutor will receive them.<br />

ii.<br />

Late Arrivals:<br />

Parents and pupils should not become anxious if they will be late for the start of<br />

school; we would rather you arrive safely and unruffled than risk an accident by<br />

rushing. A Pupil is not scolded for being late, nor is attention drawn to the fact.<br />

8:35 – 9:15 Pupils arriving during this period who miss registration should go directly to<br />

the <strong>School</strong> Office to register.<br />

iii.<br />

Late Arrivals During the <strong>School</strong> Day:<br />

When teaching has started it is not appropriate for parents to take pupils directly to their<br />

lesson.<br />

Pupils should be taken to the <strong>School</strong> Office where they will be registered and then sent to<br />

their next lesson. This is very important. We must have an accurate record of those<br />

present in <strong>School</strong> at all times.<br />

iv.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Locker Room:<br />

All pupils from Years 3 to 6 are given a locker in the Locker Room. <strong>The</strong>y may keep their<br />

books and kit in this locker so that it will be readily accessible during the school day<br />

Parents are very welcome to help their child keep their locker organised, but should try to<br />

encourage self-reliance where possible.<br />

Concerns over lost property can be addressed through the lost property system (See<br />

Section A / 7).<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


2. Collection:<br />

i. During the <strong>School</strong> Day:<br />

If parents need to collect their child from <strong>School</strong> during the course of the school day, a<br />

letter should be sent to the Form Tutor requesting leave of absence. <strong>The</strong> child will then be<br />

sent to the <strong>School</strong> Office at the appropriate time and parents should collect their child from<br />

there. Parents are then asked to sign the pupil out in the book located in the <strong>School</strong> Office.<br />

It is important that children do not leave school directly from classrooms as we must have<br />

an accurate record of all children and adults on site.<br />

ii. At the End of the <strong>School</strong> Day:<br />

Prep Department pupils may wait for parents in the garden and on the hard surface until<br />

4:00p.m.<br />

Prep pupils should not play on the upper field or in front of <strong>The</strong> Cobb after lessons finish.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y may stay in these areas until 4:00pm when they will be required to go into prep.<br />

PUPILS MUST NOT WAIT FOR PARENTS AFTER 4:00pm AT THE SCHOOL<br />

ENTRANCE. THEY MUST BE SUPERVISED IN PREP, LATE CLUB OR AT A CLUB.<br />

After 4:00pm parents should collect pupils from Prep or after-school care; usually in the<br />

New Block for Years 3 to 6 until 4:45pm, on the play area until 5:00pm if fine, thereafter in<br />

Late Club (in the Reception classrooms or on the hard surface). If Preps have been relocated<br />

there will be a notice on the notice board.<br />

iii. After <strong>School</strong> Clubs and Activities:<br />

When an after-school Club or Activity ends, pupils may be collected directly. If parents<br />

have not arrived at the time the activity finishes, pupils should report to the Teacher on<br />

Duty in the Late Club and wait there until their parents collect them.<br />

Pupils should not wait at the front of the <strong>School</strong>, nor should they linger in the<br />

Changing/Locker Room areas.<br />

iv. After Prep and Late Club:<br />

Parents should collect their child from either the New Block, Late Club, Hard Surface or<br />

Play Area if they have stayed to Prep or After-<strong>School</strong> Care.<br />

Parents are urged to collect their children by 5:50pm. If parents are delayed the Teacher<br />

on Duty will stay with the child for 10 minutes or so before taking the child to the<br />

Headmaster‟s house, from where the child may be collected.<br />

Parents who cannot make the 5:50pm collection time on a regular basis should consider<br />

making other child care arrangements.<br />

v. After Home and Away Matches:<br />

After home matches, pupils are expected to share a match tea with the opposition and<br />

then to say goodbye as they leave. If a match starts at 2:30pm, it is unlikely that pupils will<br />

be ready for collection much before 4:30pm.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


During the Cricket season, time of pick-up depends on the type of game being played:<br />

games for the Under 11‟s are often timed to finish at about 6.00pm; younger children may<br />

finish their games at around 5.00pm<br />

Return times for away matches are sometimes difficult to predict due to potential traffic<br />

congestion. Details of expected times of return are published on the notice board near the<br />

school office, but parents might add between 30 minutes and 1 hour to the collection times<br />

above those for home fixtures, depending on the location of the game. Late return will be<br />

advised on the Notice Board.<br />

We will endeavour to notify parents by text if children are likely to return considerably late<br />

from a fixture.<br />

vi. Visitor Security during the <strong>School</strong> Day<br />

Between the hours of 8:45am and 3:30pm, all visitors to the school should visit the school<br />

office to record their presence. Badges will be issued where appropriate.<br />

New signs have been placed at strategic locations to remind visitors to go to the <strong>School</strong><br />

Office if they wish to proceed into the school. Non-badge wearers will be challenged.<br />

3. Traffic Management:<br />

i. Driving within <strong>Hawford</strong>:<br />

Extreme care should be taken when driving within the <strong>School</strong> estate. Cars should proceed<br />

at a crawl and assume that they may have to stop suddenly. Young children should not be<br />

allowed to run across the Car Park to the main <strong>School</strong> building. Pupils should observe<br />

good road sense at all times.<br />

ii. Parking:<br />

Cars entering King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> should keep to the left as they turn onto the Car Park. A<br />

“One Way” system is in place to ensure trouble free parking. Children are encouraged to<br />

use the central pavement when moving to and from their cars.<br />

Some parking is available to the front of the school. This is intended for “quick” collections<br />

and for visitors.<br />

Cars are not allowed along the drive adjacent to the Kindergarten. This area, and the<br />

driveway down to the lower part of the school site, should be kept free of traffic.<br />

iii. Joining the A449<br />

All drivers are asked to be patient when queuing to join the A449.<br />

Parents are urged wherever possible to turn left when leaving the Lock Lane.<br />

Drivers turning right are advised to form a queue on the right side of the junction so<br />

allowing room for cars turning left to pass where possible.<br />

Please DO NOT DOUBLE BANK in the centre reservation: It is dangerous and unnerving.<br />

Although this is not an illegal action it is discourteous and can lead to great difficulties for<br />

those waiting to complete a right turn at this point.<br />

iv. Rules Governing the Official Transport of Pupils:<br />

No vehicle leaving <strong>Hawford</strong> with pupils on <strong>School</strong> business is allowed to turn right and<br />

cross the A449 towards Worcester. All such vehicles must turn left and, if they wish, use<br />

the Ombersley interchange in order to return towards Worcester.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Pupils are required to wear seat belts whenever on official <strong>School</strong> transport and to abide<br />

by the “special rules” that apply (section H).<br />

All mini-bus drivers have passed the local authority test for school mini-bus drivers and<br />

hold a current local authority mini-bus licence. All persons transporting children on school<br />

business will carry appropriate insurances.<br />

4. Illness<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> employs a Matron who organises and monitors the health and welfare of<br />

all pupils. She works closely with the Senior Sister at King‟s Worcester and under the<br />

direction of the Head of King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>. Matron is based in the main building of the school<br />

and is always available to both parents and pupils between the hours of 8-15 a.m. and 5-<br />

00 p.m.<br />

i. When to Keep Pupils at Home:<br />

Pupils who might need individual care should be kept at home. Children who are not fully<br />

recovered are more vulnerable in a school environment and should remain at home until<br />

fit. Children should not be sent to school if clearly unwell, as indicated by the presence of a<br />

high temperature, fever, loss of colour, pain, or when other obvious symptoms are present.<br />

If a child is sent to school and is clearly unfit, we will make contact with you and ask you to<br />

collect your child.<br />

Sometimes fatigue can be a factor with younger pupils. If you feel that the child‟s needs<br />

are better served by resting at home please follow your instinct and keep your child at<br />

home.<br />

ii. Control of Infectious Conditions:<br />

We follow the „Infectious Control Guidelines for <strong>School</strong>s‟ as published by the Hereford and<br />

Worcester Health Authority Communicable Disease Team. Matron keeps a copy of this<br />

guidance.<br />

Children who have been diagnosed with an infectious illness by their Doctor will be<br />

required to remain off school until they cease to be infectious and feel well enough to<br />

return to their studies. Your family Doctor will advise regarding the duration of exclusion,<br />

but it will be in line with the Health Authority guidelines.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Headmaster reserves the right to require pupils to be absent for a period consistent<br />

with Health Authority Guidelines.<br />

If in any doubt Matron will be pleased to advise parents in this respect.<br />

It is unlikely that your child will go through school (any school!) without coming into contact<br />

with Head Lice. We always inform parents when these pests are present and outbreaks<br />

are usually short lived.<br />

iii. Illness at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

Pupils who feel unwell during the course of the day might be removed from the class<br />

environment and transferred to “Sick Bay” to enable close observation and assessment.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pupil will either recover sufficiently to rejoin the class, or parents will be contacted and<br />

asked to collect the child.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


It is normal practice to administer paracetamol for headaches and similar pain: 500mg of<br />

paracetamol to Children over the age of 7, and 240 mg of paracetamol to children under<br />

the age of 7.<br />

This medicine is administered in tablet form, in solution, or in a suspension such as Calpol.<br />

Parents are notified in writing regarding such treatment. Consent forms should be<br />

completed and returned to Matron at the start of term. Parents should make it clear on this<br />

form if they wish such medication to be withheld.<br />

iv. Medicines at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

All medicines brought into <strong>School</strong> should be given to Matron who will keep the medicines<br />

safely in Sick Bay. Matron will administer the medication under the direction of the<br />

Headmaster.<br />

Medicines should be presented together with a letter to explain the necessity for treatment<br />

or parents may complete a Medicine Administration Form at school.<br />

Teachers are not „expected‟ to carry out such duties, but may be requested to do so during<br />

school trips. If parents indicate a medical condition on an expedition medical consent form,<br />

the child must have that medication for the expedition or trip. If they do not have the<br />

medication they will not be allowed to go with the party. For example, a child who is<br />

recorded as asthmatic and who needs an inhaler would not be allowed to go if they did not<br />

have their inhaler with them before departure.<br />

Children may not administer their own medication at school. <strong>The</strong> exception to this rule is<br />

with the use of potentially life saving treatments where speed is of the essence and pupils<br />

are encouraged to self-medicate. Children would are diabetic may also need to administer<br />

their own medication under the direction of Matron. It is acceptable for children to keep<br />

medications for asthma on their person for self-medication.<br />

<strong>The</strong> school‟s Medication Policy is available on the website.<br />

5. Accidents:<br />

i. Accidents Resulting in Minor Injury:<br />

Pupils who receive minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes will be given attention by<br />

Matron or by an Appointed Person at <strong>School</strong>. <strong>The</strong> treatment will follow guidelines as laid<br />

down for first aid treatment, and will typically involve an initial evaluation followed by<br />

simple cleaning and covering of the wound.<br />

A view will be taken by the <strong>School</strong> as to whether parents should be contacted immediately.<br />

Pupils who have received treatment will be given a note, where appropriate, to take home<br />

so that parents are informed about the treatment.<br />

ii. Accidents Resulting in Serious injury:<br />

Pupils who receive injuries that are assessed by the <strong>School</strong> to be serious will be stabilised<br />

by Matron or an Appointed Person and either:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

an ambulance will be requested if the injury is severe ; or;<br />

parents will be called in to take the pupil to hospital; or;<br />

in certain circumstances the pupil might be taken to hospital by a teacher.<br />

A teacher will accompany pupils to hospital in the absence of the parents. Parents will be<br />

contacted as soon as possible in all cases.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Appointed Persons are Qualified in Basic First Aid.<br />

iii. Hospital Treatment<br />

Parents are always contacted when hospital treatment of any kind is required by a pupil. In<br />

circumstances where a medical procedure is required, consent is sought from parents. If<br />

parents cannot be contacted the supervising teacher will exercise their power to authorise<br />

any medical treatment for the child which is advised by a qualified medical practitioner.<br />

With Outdoor Education Expeditions and some other trips, the following advice is given to<br />

parents before their acceptance of a place:<br />

Should the need at any time arise, teachers supervising this school journey will, having<br />

made reasonable efforts to contact parents, exercise their power to authorise any medical<br />

treatment for your child which is advised by a qualified medical practitioner. Any parent<br />

who for any reason may be unwilling to accept this should consider whether or not to allow<br />

his or her child to participate. A parent who allows his or her child to participate will be<br />

considered to have accepted the teacher‟s right. Acceptance by one of two parents will be<br />

considered to be acceptance by both.‟<br />

6. Food:<br />

i. <strong>School</strong> Meals:<br />

All pupils take lunch at <strong>School</strong>. <strong>The</strong> menu is carefully prepared to appeal to most tastes<br />

and to provide a good nutritional balance. Each week‟s menu is displayed in the Pupil‟s<br />

Entrance Lobby. Water is always available at the table.<br />

Fresh produce is sourced locally where possible with daily deliveries to the school.<br />

Processed foods are of good quality and used to provide a variety of choices to pupils. Our<br />

caterers are aware of the desirability to reduce unnecessary additives and colouring.<br />

Fresh fruit is always available.<br />

<strong>School</strong> menus are published on the school‟s website.<br />

ii. Break Time Snacks:<br />

Pupils are provided with a drink and piece of fruit at morning break at 10.25am or 11.00am<br />

(10.15am Pre-Prep)<br />

iii After-school Snacks:<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is a snack and a drink available at 3:50pm for pupils staying on for after-school<br />

clubs and activities.<br />

iv Special Provision:<br />

Requests for special dietary provision should be made by letter to the Headmaster.<br />

Arrangements can be made for a vegetarian option and children‟s diets can be closely<br />

monitored, if required, by parents.<br />

v Bringing Food to <strong>School</strong>:<br />

Pupils are not allowed, under normal circumstances, to bring additional food or sweets to<br />

<strong>School</strong>. Chewing gum is forbidden at all times. Water is allowed but must be in non-spill<br />

containers.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


7. Possessions:<br />

i Electronic games and Communications Devices:<br />

Pupils should not bring electronic games or recording devices to <strong>School</strong>.<br />

We do not feel that younger children should carry mobile phones. For some older children,<br />

parents may wish to supply them with a mobile phone, especially if children are frequently<br />

involved in school fixtures. <strong>The</strong>se phones should be switched off during the school day<br />

and only used after school.<br />

We will call parents if a child needs to make contact. If a parent needs to make contact<br />

with a child they can do so via the <strong>School</strong> Office.<br />

ii Computer Software:<br />

In order to ensure the security and reliable operation of the network and free-standing<br />

computers, pupils may not bring their own software into <strong>School</strong>. This includes files and<br />

programmes created at home.<br />

Pupils using the network must respect the rules governing use of the network. <strong>The</strong>y must<br />

not attempt to enter restricted areas of the network, or alter the configuration of the<br />

computers or server.<br />

If a pupil wishes to transfer work from a remote computer to their files at <strong>School</strong>, they<br />

should first consult the Head of ICT, Mr Cook.<br />

Internet access, when available, will be closely monitored. <strong>The</strong> school‟s provision is<br />

filtered.<br />

iii Watches and Expensive Items:<br />

Pupils may wear inexpensive watches to school. Such items should be clearly marked with<br />

the pupil‟s name. Such items are worn to school at the owner‟s risk.<br />

Expensive watches and other items of significant value should not be brought to <strong>School</strong>.<br />

iv Clothing and <strong>School</strong> uniform:<br />

All clothing brought to <strong>School</strong> should be clearly named. Children should be encouraged to<br />

keep all items of clothing that are not being worn in their bag or in their locker.<br />

<strong>School</strong> uniform should be worn to and from <strong>School</strong> unless directed otherwise by a teacher;<br />

for example, following an after-school games practice. In some cases children will be<br />

asked to come to school in sports uniform.<br />

v Lost Property:<br />

Matron deals with all lost property. Parents should contact her if their child has lost an<br />

item. All clothing and possessions should be named.<br />

Items not claimed are then liable to be sent to a charity shop or otherwise disposed of.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are no facilities at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> for the long-term storage of lost property.<br />

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8. Restrictions<br />

i. Classrooms:<br />

Pupils should not enter classrooms before registration in the morning unless it is raining<br />

heavily and they are directed to classrooms. Classrooms are not to be used during wet<br />

breaks unless permission has been given by a member of staff.<br />

Parents are asked not to take pupils directly to classrooms if they are late arriving at<br />

<strong>School</strong>. Late arrivals should go to the <strong>School</strong> Office. Similarly, collection of children during<br />

the <strong>School</strong> day should be from the <strong>School</strong> Office and not the classrooms.<br />

ii. Changing Rooms:<br />

It is an important child protection policy that no unauthorised adult should have access to<br />

these areas. All adults who come into contact with children at <strong>Hawford</strong> have been vetted.<br />

Please refer to a teacher if you have a need to enter a Changing Area.<br />

Toilets for adults are available in the toilet block.<br />

iii. Bounds:<br />

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 are allowed to play in the Lower <strong>School</strong> grounds under supervision<br />

during breaks. Pupils are shown the areas where they must not go, which include:<br />

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beyond the <strong>School</strong> gates to Lock Lane;<br />

top fields – without a teacher‟s supervision<br />

through any perimeter fence or hedging;<br />

near the tractor and service sheds;<br />

to the front and rear of the main House;<br />

the kitchen areas;<br />

the shrubbery without a teacher‟s supervision<br />

Special additional rules apply at certain times of the year:<br />

iv. Use of Play Areas:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Play Area can be used by all pupils, but they must always be under the direct<br />

supervision of an authorised adult during school time, and by a responsible adult out of<br />

school hours.<br />

Parents must supervise their children if they wish their children to play in the area after<br />

collection. Children may not play unsupervised in this area after school. Children may use<br />

the Play Area at weekends and holidays when directly supervised by a responsible adult.<br />

<strong>The</strong> same restriction applies during weekends and holidays.<br />

Under no circumstances should children below Year 2 be allowed to use the Climbing Hat.<br />

v. Parent Supervision of Pupils at <strong>Hawford</strong>:<br />

Prep pupils may be collected after lessons between 3:40pm and 4.00pm from the garden<br />

area. Once collected, pupils are the responsibility of the collecting adult, but must still<br />

observe <strong>School</strong> Rules.<br />

After this time children should be collected from the New Block, Late Club or the Play<br />

Area.<br />

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vi. Casual use of Facilities out of <strong>School</strong> hours:<br />

Parents and pupils are welcome to use the sports and play facilities at <strong>Hawford</strong> out of<br />

<strong>School</strong> hours, but do so at their own risk. <strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> cannot accept responsibility for<br />

accidents however caused. Separate rules apply to use of the swimming pool. <strong>The</strong>se rules<br />

are available on the website, where the pool opening hours are also displayed.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> Rules apply to pupils whenever on the premises, and this is a pre-condition for<br />

out of hours use. Parents should refer to 8/iv above for closer guidance.<br />

9. Appearance:<br />

i. Hair<br />

Girls with long hair should keep it tied back/up with a band, which should be blue or red in<br />

colour. This is of particular importance in respect of Science and Technology and during<br />

P.E. and Games lessons.<br />

Boys‟ hair should not be beyond collar length. We expect our children to keep their hair<br />

tidy – fringes should not impede vision.<br />

Styles should be conservative and closely graded hair cuts are discouraged. Hair care<br />

products such as wax and gel should not be worn.<br />

ii. Jewellery<br />

Jewellery should not be worn at <strong>School</strong> unless for religious purposes. Sleepers should be<br />

worn if necessary, but these need to be removed for PE and Games lessons.<br />

Watches should be inexpensive and clearly named.<br />

iii. Shoes<br />

Parents should consult the <strong>School</strong> Uniform Guide when buying school shoes. <strong>The</strong> guide<br />

gives details of acceptable shoes currently available in Worcester.<br />

Platforms and raised heels are not really suitable for the surfaces and style of play at<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>; parents are advised to choose shoes that will allow their child free and<br />

safe movement.<br />

iv. Wearing of Uniform<br />

Pupils should take pride in their appearance and in the wearing of the <strong>School</strong> Uniform.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y will be reminded by teachers to tuck in shirts and blouses, fasten top buttons, wear<br />

ties correctly, fasten shoe laces and wear clean shoes.<br />

During warm weather “Shirt Sleeve Order” might be declared and pupils are then able to<br />

wear their shirts open necked, remove their ties and roll their sleeves to above their<br />

elbows. Pupils may alternatively continue to wear their full uniform.<br />

It is important that children bring the appropriate uniform for sport into school. Kit still<br />

needs to be brought into school and changed into when children are „off P.E. or Games‟.<br />

Pupils will still accompany those playing games outside and therefore need their sports<br />

uniform.<br />

Play is a significant part of a pupil‟s life at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> and is undertaken with youthful<br />

exuberance and abandon - something we value greatly! This does mean that uniforms -<br />

and pupils - might look a little dishevelled by collection time. We do take measures to<br />

reduce undue wear and tear and require pupils to change for certain activities.<br />

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A full Uniform List is available on the website.<br />

SECTION B<br />

ROUTINES - PRE-PREP DEPARTMENT<br />

This information is to help parents of children entering the Pre Prep department at King‟s<br />

<strong>Hawford</strong>. Some children will have attended our Kindergarten and will therefore be familiar<br />

with the school and members of staff. For others it will be a new experience. Your child‟s<br />

teacher is always available before or after school should you need to speak to them.<br />

1. Times of the <strong>School</strong> Day<br />

Children may be brought to school from 8.00am. <strong>The</strong> mini-bus link to King‟s leaves at<br />

7:45am. Between 8.00-8.30am the children should be taken to the Kindergarten<br />

(Reception and Kindergarten children) or the playground (Years 1 and 2), where they will<br />

be supervised. If children arrive after 8:40a.m. they should be taken to the <strong>School</strong> Office<br />

to register.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Reception day finishes at 3:20pm. Reception classes may be collected from the<br />

Reception classrooms. <strong>The</strong> school day finishes at 3.30pm for Years 1 and 2, who are<br />

dismissed from the Dining Room.<br />

If required, a Late Club runs daily until 5.50pm and is situated in the Reception<br />

classrooms. After school clubs and activities are also organised on a termly basis for<br />

children in Years 1 and 2. Children in Year 2 who stay will be involved in a school activity<br />

until 5.00pm, and then transfer to after-school care.<br />

2. Useful Notes for Parents<br />

On entering the Reception class your child should use a schoolbook bag for carrying their<br />

books and school items between home and school. Children also have a home/school<br />

liaison diary, which enables communication between parents and teacher concerning<br />

reading and other school matters which is kept in this bag.<br />

3. Reading<br />

Reading bags will be sent home each day of the week. Please try to hear your child read<br />

each evening. You do not need to read a great deal; a few pages read on a regular basis<br />

is fine.<br />

4. Spellings<br />

<strong>The</strong>se will be given out each week for the spelling test the following week. <strong>The</strong> children<br />

should practise the words at home during the week using the LOOK, COVER, WRITE, and<br />

CHECK method.<br />

5. Homework<br />

We feel that reading and spelling is enough for the children to deal with early in the school<br />

year. <strong>The</strong>re may be occasional homework of the “can you find out about….” type.<br />

Homework may be set later or if children need extra practice with a particular area of the<br />

curriculum.<br />

6. Games<br />

<strong>The</strong>se lessons take place on Thursday (Y1) and Friday (Y2) afternoons. <strong>The</strong> children will<br />

normally wear the following kit: navy shorts, navy polo neck, tracksuit, navy socks and<br />

trainers, or pumps, should the weather force them indoors. For indoor games black<br />

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pumps should be worn. As the weather becomes colder rugby tops will be worn with<br />

tracksuits as an extra layer. Football boots are advised for outdoor sessions in the Winter<br />

terms.<br />

7. Swimming<br />

Swimming will take place throughout the school year. It will take place in the school pool.<br />

Your child‟s teacher will give you precise details at the start of the Autumn term. As well as<br />

swimming costumes and towels children should wear a swimming cap. Many children,<br />

particularly those who dislike water in their faces, swim better with goggles. If your child<br />

swims with armbands it would be most helpful if they could be sent to school partly<br />

inflated, this saves a great deal of time at the pool.<br />

8. Clothing<br />

During the week the children should have daily access to tracksuits, wellingtons and coats.<br />

P.E. kit including trainers should also be kept in school and returned home at weekends<br />

for washing. Please ensure that all clothing is named and loops sewn onto tracksuits and<br />

coats to enable us to hang them on pegs with ease.<br />

9. Timetable<br />

A copy of the timetable will be sent home in your child‟s reading bag at the beginning of<br />

each new term. It is also available on the school‟s website. This timetable may be subject<br />

to change on occasions.<br />

If you have any queries, which are not dealt with above, please do not hesitate to ask your<br />

child‟s form teacher. <strong>The</strong> Headmaster is always available to talk to Parents.<br />

SECTION C<br />

PARENTAL CONTACT WITH THE SCHOOL<br />

PREP DEPARTMENT:<br />

1. Pastoral Concerns: Appropriate Channels of Communication:<br />

i. Bullying – A Policy for Good Relationships<br />

<strong>The</strong> expectation at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> is that people will at all times behave in an appropriate,<br />

fair and friendly manner towards each other. Indeed these are the tenets of <strong>The</strong> King‟s<br />

<strong>School</strong> Worcester Foundation.<br />

It is of course the case that despite these best intentions, things will sometimes go wrong<br />

for particular pupils. <strong>The</strong> purpose of a policy for good relationships is to explain what<br />

should happen when things demonstrably go wrong.<br />

It is expected that any adult observing inappropriate behaviour will take action of some<br />

kind. This may be direct intervention or it may involve consulting other people or indeed<br />

handing the problem on to others. In most circumstances it will be appropriate to inform<br />

the class teacher of anyone involved.<br />

Much the same applies to pupils. <strong>The</strong>re is no reason why a pupil, seeing difficulties<br />

created for one by another, should not intervene and try and improve the situation.<br />

Children observing such behaviour are encouraged to bring this to the attention of an adult<br />

in order that it can be dealt with effectively.<br />

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It is vitally important that children do not take matters into their own hands. <strong>The</strong>y should<br />

see adults in the school as being willing to help and should always advise such adults of<br />

concerns.<br />

Where an adult is involved with children involved in suspected bullying, the matter is<br />

generally dealt with through both individual and group counselling. We aim to resolve any<br />

areas of conflict and to ensure that the suspected bullying does not continue. If this initial<br />

work fails to resolve the problem, others adults and indeed parents may be involved in<br />

order to improve the situation.<br />

Parents should be aware that, while our aim is to resolve conflicts, this does not mean that<br />

we will tolerate bullying of any kind. Indeed, this is far from the case.<br />

In the final analysis, suspension or exclusion may be used if bullying behaviour persists.<br />

ii. Unhappiness:<br />

We believe that happiness is a fundamental right of children and we strive to achieve a<br />

happy and safe environment for all of our pupils. We do recognise however, that there will<br />

be times when children are not happy or even unhappy. While it is true that life involves<br />

highs and lows, we will do all we can to seek out the reason or reasons for unhappiness<br />

and work hard to ensure that your child is supported fully.<br />

If your child is feeling low or unhappy please let the form tutor or class teacher know. If<br />

there is a specific cause of the unhappiness we can often resolve it quickly and discreetly.<br />

Please do not sit on a problem. Although you may regard it as being trivial, it might be<br />

very significant to the child: it is often a question of perception.<br />

iii. Friendship Problems<br />

Enjoying and understanding relationships is an important part of a child‟s development -<br />

and one which is often the source of anxiety. Children learn to become social beings within<br />

the school environment and as with all learning, they will make mistakes and possibly fall<br />

out of friendships as a consequence.<br />

Some children find it hard to make initial contact socially, so run the risk of not integrating<br />

into their peer group. Others might lack in self-confidence fearing rejection.<br />

We emphasise the importance of friendships at <strong>Hawford</strong>, and work hard to ensure that we<br />

support children within their peer group. Working closely with parents is important. If your<br />

child has friendship problems please let us know as we can offer very effective support<br />

and advice.<br />

iv. Other Personal Problems or Family Difficulties:<br />

It is very rare that we are presented with an unfamiliar or unique circumstance.<br />

Consequently we can often give advice and support from a position of experience. If you<br />

feel that our knowledge of your situation might help your child please share it with us.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are varying levels of confidentiality that you can request: Headmaster only; senior<br />

managers; your child‟s teachers; and so on. Discretion and confidentiality are assured.<br />

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2. Academic Concerns:<br />

If you have a concern regarding the academic progress of your child, you should voice<br />

your concern with the Form Tutor in the first instance. <strong>The</strong> Form Tutor will research the<br />

concern and meet with you to discuss the findings.<br />

In the unlikely event that the matter is not resolved satisfactorily you should contact Mr<br />

Peters, Deputy Head, or Mrs Bradley, Head of Pre-Prep, who will be able to help you.<br />

You are always welcome to discuss concerns with the Headmaster, but are encouraged to<br />

have explored the other avenues first.<br />

3. Meet the Teacher Evenings:<br />

<strong>The</strong>se meetings are held at the start of each Autumn term and are an opportunity for staff<br />

to explain what the children are going to cover during the course of the year, the approach<br />

that they take to the subject and how best you might support your child from home.<br />

<strong>The</strong> meetings take the form of several presentations with an open forum to conclude.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re will be opportunities later in the school year to discuss your child‟s academic and<br />

social progress.<br />

A full curriculum outline is available on the school‟s website.<br />

4. Grade Cards and Reports:<br />

Full reports will be issued in December and June. <strong>The</strong> June report will contain end of year<br />

exam results.<br />

Please note:<br />

grades show effort and achievement as relevant to your child‟s year group. <strong>The</strong>y are<br />

for internal comparison. It is worth remembering that average grades for <strong>Hawford</strong> pupils<br />

will be above those for the national cohort.<br />

marks given for exams in English and Maths in Years 2 to 6 are based on national<br />

standards. In other subjects we set internal tests. All Pupils from reception will also<br />

undertake assessments related to the Early Years Foundation Stage; these also grade<br />

pupils against national criteria.<br />

5. Parent – Teacher Consultations:<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is an opportunity to discuss your child‟s progress at a parents‟ evening which will<br />

take place shortly after the Autumn term half term break. <strong>The</strong>se will be led by your child‟s<br />

form tutor. This is a particularly important meeting for Year 6 children as they will be<br />

working towards their King‟s Entrance tests in January.<br />

A further parent-teacher meeting takes place during the Spring term when academic<br />

progress in all subjects can be discussed.<br />

<strong>The</strong> final meeting of the year takes place in the Summer term, following the assessments<br />

that have taken place at the end of the year. This meeting will focus on the assessment<br />

results and the final report of the year.<br />

Parents are welcome to make contact with teachers during the normal course of events,<br />

and meetings can always be arranged to discuss specific issues. Please do not dwell on a<br />

concern; we can help in the vast majority of cases.<br />

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Parents of pupils who are subject to an Individual Education Plan will take part in a series<br />

of structured meetings in order to support their child. A child might have an Individual<br />

Education Plan (IEP) if they:<br />

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have a particular ability; or;<br />

have a specific learning difficulty.<br />

6. Written Reports – Years 3 to 6:<br />

Written school reports are compiled in December and June. Included in the report is a<br />

reply slip to enable parents to comment on any aspect of the report, or on a child‟s<br />

progress – these will be passed onto the child‟s Form Tutor and then to the Head, who will<br />

read all parental returns. Reports are sent by post.<br />

Individual Education Plans are agreed between the school and home, with both parties in<br />

receipt of a copy. <strong>The</strong>se are normally reviewed twice annually.<br />

In some circumstances the <strong>School</strong> may advise a report from another professional agent,<br />

such as an educational psychologist or speech therapist. <strong>The</strong>se reports are funded by<br />

parents with testing normally taking place away from <strong>School</strong>. Findings of such reports are<br />

considered carefully by the school and have a direct bearing on the educational provision<br />

for the child.<br />

<strong>The</strong> school provides support for children identified as requiring additional teaching in small<br />

group or individual lessons. <strong>The</strong>re is no charge for such support lessons.<br />

7. Absence from <strong>School</strong> and Requests for Leave of Absence<br />

A note should be provided by parents to explain all absences from <strong>School</strong>. Detailed<br />

records of attendance are kept as a statutory requirement, and all non-authorised<br />

absences reported in the numbers that we submit each year to the DofE.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> discourages family holidays during term time. Such absences can be very<br />

unsettling for a child and result in anxiety and a burden to catch up with their peers.<br />

Requests for work to cover such periods will do little to offset work that has been missed.<br />

Should parents wish their children to be absent from school, they should request a leave<br />

of absence, in writing, at least 3 days prior to the trip. Consent for such absence is at the<br />

discretion of the Headmaster.<br />

8. Out of Hour Contact Provision<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> Office is unmanned from 4:45 pm each day, with an answer phone operating<br />

to record messages. <strong>The</strong>se messages will not be heard until the following morning.<br />

Parents who wish to contact their child after 4:45 pm should consult the King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong><br />

calendar where contact numbers are published.<br />

Separate arrangements are made for pupils during trips and expeditions.<br />

9. <strong>The</strong> Bulletin and Weekly Newsletter<br />

<strong>The</strong> King‟s Bulletin appears twice termly and contains news about events taking place<br />

shortly, and a review of the previous couple of months. It is distributed with the <strong>Hawford</strong><br />

Newsletter for pupils to bring home. It is a good source of information and a way of<br />

keeping abreast of developments throughout the Foundation.<br />

<strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Weekly Newsletter keeps King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> parents up to date with life<br />

at <strong>School</strong>. It is used to pass on information that might assist parents in the day-to-day<br />

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organisation of their children and to keep you informed regarding developments that might<br />

be taking place.<br />

<strong>The</strong> newsletter appears on the <strong>Hawford</strong> section of the King‟s website and is updated<br />

weekly.<br />

<strong>The</strong> newsletter lists all letters that have been uploaded onto the website during that week.<br />

We will not be routinely distributing paper copies of these letters unless parents make a<br />

request for such a copy. It is advisable to check the „Letters to Parents‟ page for new<br />

letters of communications.<br />

A copy of the newsletter is displayed in the Cobb notice cabinet.<br />

10. <strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>School</strong> Worcester Internet Web Site<br />

<strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>School</strong> web site is a valuable source of information regarding most aspects of<br />

King‟s. <strong>The</strong>re is a link to the <strong>Hawford</strong> Web site which contains an information page for<br />

current parents:<br />

www.ksw.org.uk<br />

<strong>The</strong> site contains up to date information on all aspects of the school‟s activities.<br />

11. Complaints Procedure<br />

A detailed complaints procedure that complies with DofE requirements is available upon<br />

request from the <strong>School</strong> Office.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Complaints Policy is on the website.<br />

SECTION D<br />

KING‟S HAWFORD PARENTS‟ ASSOCIATION:<br />

1. Structure and Function of the King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents‟ Association:<br />

<strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents‟ Association performs two roles:<br />

it provides a means of raising funds for projects at <strong>Hawford</strong> and at <strong>The</strong> King‟s<br />

<strong>School</strong>;<br />

it brings parents of the <strong>School</strong> together by running social functions at the <strong>School</strong>;<br />

<strong>The</strong> constitution states that the aims are:<br />

“to encourage liaison between parents, headmaster and <strong>School</strong> staff for the benefit and<br />

welfare of the children of the <strong>School</strong>, but at no time to interfere with the discipline of the<br />

<strong>School</strong> or the work of the Headmaster or staff.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> association shall be governed by a committee comprising:<br />

a. the Chairman;<br />

b. the Headmaster of the <strong>School</strong>;<br />

c. the Honorary Secretary;<br />

d. the Honorary Treasurer;<br />

e. six members of the association, with power to co-opt;<br />

f. two members of the <strong>School</strong> staff.<br />

All of the above are ex-officio members of the committee, excluding e. and f. A copy of the<br />

constitution of the King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents‟ Association is kept in the <strong>School</strong> Office.<br />

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2. Parents‟ Association Events.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Parents‟ Association run a series of events throughout the year that are publicised<br />

through the <strong>School</strong> mailings and newsletter. <strong>The</strong>y tend to include the following events:<br />

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New Parents‟ Social Evening<br />

Camp Out<br />

Bonfire Night Party<br />

Christmas Fayre<br />

Quiz Night<br />

May Fete<br />

Summer Ball<br />

3. How you can support the Parents‟ Association:<br />

offers of help for any of the above are always appreciated: contact the school office<br />

and we will put you in touch.<br />

your attendance and support for the above events is important if they are to be a<br />

success.<br />

If you would like to join the Parents‟ Association simply mention it to a current member, or<br />

through the <strong>School</strong> office.<br />

4. Parents‟ Association names and contacts:<br />

Current details of Association officers can be obtained from the <strong>School</strong> office or the school<br />

website.<br />

SECTION E<br />

EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:<br />

Prep Department:<br />

1 Activities and hobbies likely to be offered after school during the course of<br />

the year:<br />

Animal Care Club; Art; Athletics Club; Ballet; Chess; Cookery Club; Craft Club; Cricket;<br />

Cross-country; Country Dancing; Drama; Dance; Football; French; Gymnastics; History;<br />

Hockey; Horse Riding; ICT; Netball; Orchestra; Outward Bound Club; Chamber Groups;<br />

Riding; Rugby; Rugby 7‟s; Rounders; Science Club; Swimming Club; Technology Club;<br />

Tennis coaching; Wind Band.<br />

Every attempt is made to offer a wide range of activities and the list above is for guidance<br />

only. Details of activities on offer each term are distributed before the first week of each<br />

new term and are placed on the website. Activities normally start in the first week of the<br />

Autumn term.<br />

2. Inter-school matches:<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> plays regular competitive games against other schools as part of our<br />

educational programme.<br />

Matches start in Year 3 with just a couple each term, and gradually build to a full fixture list<br />

of up to 12 matches in Year 6.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> main games are as follows:<br />

Boys<br />

Girls<br />

Winter term Rugby Hockey<br />

Spring term Football Netball<br />

Summer term Cricket Rounders<br />

Athletics<br />

Athletics<br />

3. Parental Support at Matches:<br />

Parents are encouraged to come along to support our teams for both home and away<br />

matches. We ask all spectators to observe the following guidelines:<br />

be generous in your support of both teams;<br />

be positive in your encouragement;<br />

be supportive of officials in charge of games;<br />

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remember that the players are not professionals but school children;<br />

consider that despite being well prepared for matches, children will often forget tactics,<br />

positioning and skills.<br />

4. King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Outdoor Education Programme <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> following is an outline of Outdoor Education planned by Mrs Redman for <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />

Parents will be notified of finalised plans for each term.<br />

OB<br />

<strong>2011</strong>-2<strong>2012</strong><br />

Year 6<br />

Autumn Term<br />

OB Club<br />

Geography Field Trip<br />

Summer Term<br />

Carsington – 2 nights<br />

residential and Water Sports.<br />

Year 5<br />

OB Club<br />

Dukes Barn residential<br />

Course – 3 nights in<br />

<strong>The</strong> Peak District<br />

Geography Field Work Trip<br />

with 1 night camping<br />

(Malvern)<br />

Year 4 <strong>School</strong> Camps Cross Curricular residential<br />

course, 3 nights (Wales).<br />

Year 3<br />

2 nights residential<br />

and activities (Malvern).<br />

Year 2<br />

1 night residential at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Old Chapel.<br />

Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, but there might<br />

be occasional changes.<br />

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5. Costs additional to <strong>School</strong> fees:<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> goes to great lengths to ensure that additional financial demands made upon<br />

parents take account of the following criteria:<br />

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that the trip is an integral part of the curriculum;<br />

that trips offer parents value for money;<br />

that where costs are incurred, every attempt is made to keep costs down without<br />

putting safety at risk, or compromising the value of the event;<br />

that all outings have the approval of the Headmaster.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are certain trips that might need to be planned for by parents. <strong>The</strong>se are indicated in<br />

the table above. Whilst not compulsory, they offer a most valuable opportunity for personal<br />

growth and discovery.<br />

Parents should contact Mr Turner if they are concerned about their child‟s participation in<br />

any of the events. Mrs Redman can give greater detail on the nature of these outings.<br />

SECTION F<br />

SCHOOL CURRICULUM<br />

1. Curriculum Information:<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> is one of the two King‟s Worcester Junior <strong>School</strong>s and provides a parallel<br />

route to St. Alban‟s into King‟s <strong>School</strong> at 11.<br />

Almost all leavers go on to King‟s Senior <strong>School</strong>, having passed a qualifying examination.<br />

<strong>The</strong> school has high academic standards and aims to provide a challenging, exciting and<br />

secure environment for children. Most importantly, staff place an emphasis on<br />

encouragement, praise and reward. <strong>The</strong> Upper Years (Years 5 and 6) are taught largely<br />

by subject specialists, whereas a class-teacher approach is used with the younger pupils.<br />

It is part of the <strong>School</strong>‟s philosophy that children are happiest if they are busy and so a<br />

wide variety of clubs and activities are always available to them. Each member of staff is<br />

asked to make a contribution.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Curriculum:<br />

<strong>The</strong> educational course offered allows for a thorough grounding in Literacy and Numeracy<br />

and gives access to a wide and challenging curriculum. Included in this curriculum are<br />

competitive games, outdoor education and an extensive activities programme.<br />

Class teachers are used in the Pre-Prep department, with specialist teaching in music,<br />

French and P.E. In the Prep Department specialist teachers are used for a greater number<br />

of subjects with dedicated rooms in many cases. In Years 3 and 4 there is a balance<br />

between class teacher and specialist teacher.<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> divides its educational course into three main stages:<br />

Early Years Foundation Stage in Kindergarten and Reception;<br />

Key Stage One in Years 1 and 2; (Pre-Prep)<br />

Key Stage Two in Years 3-6. (Prep)<br />

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Early Years Education:<br />

Children enter the Kindergarten from the age of 2 following an assessment of their<br />

understanding of basic concepts and of their ability to integrate socially. <strong>The</strong>y follow a<br />

carefully designed curriculum that is based upon the six areas of learning:<br />

Personal, Social and Emotional Development;<br />

Communication, Language and Literacy;<br />

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy;<br />

Knowledge and Understanding of the world;<br />

Physical Development;<br />

Creative Development.<br />

Additional to the Early Years areas of learning, the Kindergarten children have specialist<br />

music teaching and can start dance lessons with our visiting Ballet teacher. Play forms an<br />

important part in social learning at this age and there is a well-equipped play area for the<br />

younger children.<br />

Kindergarten children enter Reception without further assessment and complete their<br />

Early Years curriculum before moving onto Key Stage One (Pre-Prep) work.<br />

Reception is full time at <strong>Hawford</strong> and children take a little time to adjust to the change of<br />

pace. Literacy and Numeracy are central to morning activities, whilst the afternoons tend<br />

to be topic based. <strong>The</strong> children have games and physical education lessons each week<br />

and swimming lessons during the Summer term.<br />

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Key Stage One – <strong>The</strong> Pre-Prep Department:<br />

Literacy and Numeracy are the foundations upon which much later learning is dependent;<br />

consequently much emphasis is placed on developing competencies in these areas.<br />

Classes are mixed ability but children work at a pace suited to their ability or<br />

understanding. Children learn French from Kindergarten with a specialist French teacher.<br />

Children who find aspects of the work difficult are supported by either a classroom<br />

assistant, or by the Special Needs Department. Equally, “Gifted and Talented” children are<br />

monitored very closely to ensure their appropriate development. Setting is used in Years<br />

One and Two for some aspects of phonics, spelling and number. Teaching is otherwise<br />

carefully differentiated to take account of individual differences.<br />

Classroom teachers are used in the Pre-Prep Department with specialist teachers taking<br />

Music, Physical Education, French and Games. Children are introduced to swimming in<br />

Kindergarten.<br />

Year 2 take part in the programme of outdoor education. Outings form an important part of<br />

the curriculum and it is usual for classes to go on outings several times each term.<br />

Homework is introduced in Year 1 with differentiated spellings and tables. Reading is<br />

required each night and parents are guided in how to read successfully with their child.<br />

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Key Stage Two – <strong>The</strong> Prep Department:<br />

Subject specialists teach throughout the Prep Department. In Years 3 and 4 children have<br />

regular contact with their form teachers, who take them for a range of subjects. <strong>The</strong>re is a<br />

focus on Literacy and Numeracy within the curriculum and these important areas are<br />

reinforced throughout the broad and balanced curriculum. In Years 3 and 4 pupils spend<br />

much of their time in their form rooms, moving only to use specialist facilities.<br />

Setting is used in English and Mathematics in Years 4, 5 and 6; work being carefully<br />

differentiated to take account of individual differences. <strong>The</strong>re is an exciting practical<br />

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approach to Science at <strong>Hawford</strong>, and all classes are taught by a specialist Science<br />

teacher in our laboratory. Art and Design, and Design Technology share a well-equipped<br />

purpose-built room. French is taught by a specialist teacher from Kindergarten. <strong>The</strong>re is a<br />

purpose built Music Room and P.E. is delivered in the Cobb.<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> has an 18 station PC networked computer room and all pupils in Years 1<br />

to 3 have at least one ICT lesson a week taken by a specialist. ICT in Years 4, 5 and 6 will<br />

be increasingly delivered through curriculum subjects. <strong>The</strong>re is a set of laptops available<br />

for use in all classrooms. <strong>The</strong> school has a wireless network.<br />

Personal, Social and Health Education is delivered formally through the curriculum and<br />

informally through daily contact with the children. Religious Education is taught via<br />

assemblies and a weekly lesson.<br />

Homework is set each day and children are asked to read each night. <strong>The</strong> amount of<br />

homework set is proportional to the age of the pupil.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is a wide programme of visits to enhance learning, and a biennial Arts and Science<br />

Week each year. All pupils take part in our extensive Outdoor Education Programme.<br />

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Wider <strong>School</strong> Life:<br />

Activities:<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> offers a wide a varied range of activities that include:<br />

Animal Care Club; Art; Athletics Club; Ballet; Cookery Club; Craft Club; Cricket; Crosscountry;<br />

Country Dancing; Drama; Dance; Football; French; Gymnastics; Hockey; Horse<br />

Riding; ICT; Karate; Netball; Orchestra; Riding; Rugby; Rugby 7‟s; Rounders; Science<br />

Club; Snorkelling Club; Swimming Club; Swimming Team; Tennis coaching; Wind Band;<br />

Music:<br />

Approximately 85% of pupils in the Prep Department have individual music lessons. <strong>The</strong>re<br />

is an Orchestra and Ensemble groups. All pupils at <strong>Hawford</strong> take part in singing lessons,<br />

building up a wide repertoire of hymns and songs for assemblies and school concerts.<br />

Games:<br />

Competitive games form an important part of <strong>School</strong> life, with Rugby, Football, Hockey,<br />

Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and Cricket being coached from year 1.<br />

2. Pupil Assessment at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>:<br />

i. Continuous Teacher Assessment:<br />

Teachers keep a record of pupils‟ progress in their subject together with a record of topics<br />

covered. Some of this assessment might use objective criteria such as the number of<br />

correct spelling or sums. At other times assessment might be subjective and reflect a<br />

teacher‟s professional judgement as to how a pupil has performed relative to the targets<br />

set.<br />

ii. Age Standardised Tests:<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> has a policy of using regular age standardised tests in English,<br />

Mathematics and Verbal reasoning. <strong>The</strong>se scores are used to monitor trends in individual<br />

and cohort progress over a period of time.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se results are reported to parents at designated Parents‟ Evenings.<br />

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iii. Foundation Stage Profile:<br />

At the end of the reception year all children are assessed against the profile element in the<br />

Early Years Foundation Stage documentation. Results are communicated to parents.<br />

iv Additional age-related testing:<br />

If the testing above throws up questions about the learning of a child, a number of<br />

additional norm-referenced tests may be used to determine:<br />

Spelling age;<br />

Comprehension skills<br />

Reading age;<br />

Presence of a specific learning difficulty.<br />

v Screening for a Specific Learning Difficulty:<br />

It is the policy at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> to screen all pupils for Specific Learning Difficulties if<br />

teachers express concern about a child‟s learning. This will be done using either the<br />

Dyslexic Screening Test (DST), or the Cognitive Profiling System (C0PS).<br />

Parents will be notified of the outcome of an assessment, but should understand that<br />

100% accuracy cannot be guaranteed.<br />

<strong>The</strong> following provision will then be available to those who might require additional<br />

support:<br />

Support lessons in small groups;<br />

Individual lessons;<br />

Teachers will take account of individual needs, where possible, within the context of<br />

their lessons<br />

Marking Pupils‟ Work<br />

As a general rule, we believe that it is better to give children clear written feedback when<br />

marking their work. Marks are rarely used as children tend to focus on these as opposed<br />

to the written targets. Marking should offer children areas for improvement and highlight<br />

those areas in which they are making most progress.<br />

4. Reporting and Parents‟ Meetings:<br />

i. „Meet the Teacher‟ Evenings:<br />

<strong>The</strong>se meetings are held at the start of each Autumn term and are an opportunity for staff<br />

to explain what the children are going to cover during the course of the year, the approach<br />

that they take to the subject and how best you might support your child from home.<br />

<strong>The</strong> meetings take the form of several presentations with an open forum to conclude. It is<br />

important on this occasion that issues are restricted to curriculum support and not<br />

broadened to include other matters.<br />

ii. Grades and End of Term Reporting:<br />

Grades will be issued (Years 3 to 6) at the half term of the Autumn term to inform parents<br />

of effort made in the first half term. Targets will be highlighted on this grade form. A further<br />

set of grades will be issued at the end of the Spring term.<br />

Reports will follow in February (December for Year 5 and 6) and June, with grades issued<br />

in February (Years 3 and 4) and grades and exam marks issued in June (Years 2 to 6).<br />

iii. Parent – Teacher Consultations:<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is a meeting between parents and form teachers in the second half of the Autumn<br />

term. Your child‟s form teacher will report on pastoral matters and give you an indication of<br />

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the early progress made by your child. Other teachers will be available to discuss<br />

academic progress in all the curricular areas.<br />

A further parent-teacher meeting takes place during the Spring term when academic<br />

progress can be discussed in greater detail.<br />

A final meeting takes place at the end of the summer term in order to focus on the<br />

assessment results of the tests undertaken in May.<br />

Parents are welcome to make contact with teachers during the normal course of events,<br />

and meetings can always be arranged to discuss specific issues. Please do not dwell on a<br />

concern; we can help in the vast majority of cases.<br />

Parents of pupils who are subject to an Individual Education Plan will take part in a series<br />

of structured meetings in order to support their child. A child might have an Individual<br />

Education Plan (IEP) if they are:<br />

Gifted or Talented; or;<br />

have a specific learning difficulty.<br />

vi. Written Reports – Years 3 to 6:<br />

Written school reports are compiled in February (December for Years 5 and 6) and June.<br />

Included in the report is a reply slip to enable parents to comment on any aspect of the<br />

report, or on a child‟s progress. <strong>The</strong>se are sent by post.<br />

v. Individual Education Plans are agreed between the school and home, with<br />

both parties in receipt of a copy.<br />

In some circumstances the <strong>School</strong> may advise a report from another professional agent,<br />

such as an educational psychologist or speech therapist. <strong>The</strong>se reports are funded by<br />

parents with testing normally taking place away from <strong>School</strong>. Findings of such reports are<br />

considered carefully by the school and have a direct bearing on the educational provision<br />

for the child.<br />

5. Homework<br />

Year 1 Learn spellings and tables once week. Reading is encouraged each night.<br />

Year 2<br />

Learn spellings and tables once week. Reading is expected each night.<br />

Year 3 In the first term one 25 minute English, Maths, Science/Humanities<br />

homework is given each week. Reading is expected each night for 15 minutes. Through<br />

the course of the year children will build up to one 25 homework each night.<br />

Years 4-6 One 30 minute homework each night plus at least 15 minutes reading. On<br />

match days, especially when away fixtures are scheduled, children will be given additional<br />

time to complete work.<br />

6. Homework Diaries and Home/<strong>School</strong> Diaries:<br />

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 are given “Home/<strong>School</strong> Diaries”. <strong>The</strong>se fulfil the role of a homework<br />

diary and also provide very useful study skills information.<br />

Parents are asked to check and sign these books on a weekly basis. Pupils should have<br />

them in every academic lesson. <strong>The</strong> books act as a way of maintaining close liaisons<br />

between parents and school<br />

Pre-Prep pupils use liaison books that provide parents and teachers with a daily vehicle for<br />

communication.<br />

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7. Reading with your child:<br />

Daily reading is very important in the development of reading and spelling skills and in the<br />

general development of language. A child who has access to reading has opened up the<br />

exciting world of imagination and has access to limitless information.<br />

Parents should be guided by teachers in respect of the suitability of reading materials for<br />

their child. Reading should be fun for the child and therefore a balance needs to be struck<br />

between the level of the book and the benefit of an “easy read”. We use several reading<br />

schemes at <strong>Hawford</strong> in the early years to ensure breadth and balance and have a variety<br />

of styles available to the older pupils.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pupils are taught how to approach new words and parents should encourage the child<br />

to sound new words out, offering support where necessary. Parents should then require<br />

the child to explore possible meanings of the new word using contextual clues. <strong>The</strong>re will<br />

be occasions however, when parents would wish to speak the word in order to maintain<br />

the continuity of the story.<br />

Younger pupils should read with a helper at their side. At natural pauses in the story, the<br />

helper should ask questions about the story; its plots, characters and possible outcomes.<br />

Older pupils should read on their own for at least 10 minutes each night. <strong>The</strong> five<br />

remaining minutes should be spent with a helper who should ask questions about the<br />

story; its plots, characters and possible outcomes. Please try to spend these five minutes<br />

with your child - it will pay dividends!<br />

8. Mathematics at home:<br />

Confidence plays a huge part in a person‟s success in Mathematics. Helpers at home<br />

should try to make support a positive experience and not allow the situation to become<br />

anxious. It is better to leave work incomplete than have a tearful child on your hands:<br />

simply write a brief (confidential) note to the teacher explaining the circumstances.<br />

A little maths each day will help enormously. Involve your child in the shopping, weighing<br />

and measuring, route planning and other similar activities at home. A „times-table‟ tape<br />

playing in the car on the way to school is another useful device. Combining the use of a<br />

calculator with mental maths is another useful activity and children need to be able to mix<br />

the two skills.<br />

Remember that Mathematics has changed since most parents were in school. <strong>The</strong><br />

subject‟s content now includes areas other than number, such as:<br />

Algebra ( Year 6)<br />

Geometry<br />

Measures, shape and space<br />

Calculations<br />

Problem solving<br />

Data handling<br />

Time<br />

Factors<br />

Money<br />

Graphs<br />

Fractions<br />

Decimals<br />

Percentage<br />

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A guide to the Maths curriculum for Years 3 to 6 is available for download from the<br />

<strong>Hawford</strong> section of the school‟s website.<br />

9. Prep at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

Pupils may stay to do their Homework at <strong>School</strong> during the prep session that runs from<br />

4:00pm until 4:45pm. <strong>The</strong> session is supervised by a teacher who can assist pupils with<br />

any difficulties.<br />

At 4:45pm, prep is ended and the pupils join after school care.<br />

10. Equipment needed at <strong>School</strong>: (None in Pre-Prep)<br />

Children should have a pencil case in school.<br />

It should contain:<br />

an ink pen;<br />

replacement ink cartridges;<br />

a pencil;<br />

a pencil sharpener;<br />

a ruler;<br />

an eraser;<br />

pencil crayons;<br />

11. Special Educational Needs, including provision for very able pupils:<br />

All pupils are screened during the course of their time at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> for specific<br />

learning difficulties. Parents will be contacted if this screening provides evidence of areas<br />

in which pupils may benefit from additional support.<br />

Some parents might, during the course of this process, be advised to seek the view of an<br />

Educational Psychologist. In such cases, we strongly advise parents to ensure that the<br />

appointed Educational Psychologist approaches the <strong>School</strong> for information. Reports are of<br />

limited practical use to the <strong>School</strong> if written without input from the child‟s teachers.<br />

Children who need additional educational support can receive help in two ways:<br />

Individual support with a Special Needs Teacher; or<br />

Group support.<br />

Mrs Fowler, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator or SENCo, should be contacted<br />

in the first instance with any concerns.<br />

Very Able Children<br />

It is our policy to support all of our pupils, and in keeping with this aim we have introduced<br />

a scheme of support for our brightest pupils to ensure their continued progress in areas of<br />

exceptional ability and to encourage the wider development of their skills, abilities,<br />

interests and attitudes.<br />

Current good practice is to ensure such children are extended during lessons by using<br />

differentiated work and by questioning in greater depth. Teachers therefore pitch their<br />

questioning according to pupils‟ needs. Skilled questioning provides a structured process<br />

for developing able children.<br />

12. Holiday Work<br />

Holiday learning loss is a significant problem for many pupils, especially those who have to<br />

work really hard during the term to keep on top of their work.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> provides appropriate holiday work for pupils who request it and for those for<br />

whom we feel the need to „keep the kettle boiling‟. <strong>The</strong> concept is that a little, 15 minutes<br />

or so, is done regularly. This encourages the development of long term memory and<br />

reinforces the child‟s learning from the previous year.<br />

Parents should not allow such work to become a negative focus during the holiday -<br />

perhaps make a game of it! Some children will require little more than regular reading of<br />

course. We do not supply work for children to undertake when the holiday is one that is<br />

being taken in term time.<br />

13. Entry to King‟s at 11<br />

Entry to King‟s Worcester is by examination in February of the year of entry. Pupils at<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>, as with those at St. Alban‟s, sit a qualifying examination where they must<br />

demonstrate that they have reached the required standards. <strong>The</strong> strongest performers in<br />

the qualification exam are invited for Scholarship interviews at King‟s.<br />

Standards are high. A candidate with scores roughly equivalent to the old 11 plus entrance<br />

standard would be safe. Pupils are tested in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se are the same family of tests used in the Prep department at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong>.<br />

Parents should not be anxious about the entrance test. <strong>The</strong> Head will advise parents in<br />

February of Year 5 (at the very latest) if there is a concern about a pupil‟s performance in<br />

these examinations. Ability in music, sport or the Arts, are just some of the many factors<br />

that might mitigate in favour of a pupil who is borderline academically.<br />

Pupils from outside of the Foundation sit a competitive entrance test for the limited number<br />

of places available for external candidates.<br />

Both Music and Academic Scholarships are available at 11.<br />

SECTION G<br />

REWARDS AND SANCTIONS:<br />

1. Rewards<br />

<strong>The</strong> above values are reinforced by the application of rewards and, where necessary,<br />

disciplinary measures.<br />

Positive rewards to be applied are as follow:<br />

Verbal praise or comments in exercise books<br />

Verbal praise for good behaviour, courtesy and consideration<br />

House Points for good work, effort or behaviour.<br />

Green Cards for good behaviour, courtesy and consideration<br />

Incentive stickers for work or behaviour awarded in Pre-Prep assembly<br />

Headteacher‟s Awards, Commendations and Gold Standards for good work or good<br />

behaviour, awarded in assembly<br />

Notification to parents of good work or behaviour<br />

Green Cards can be given to children by teachers or other staff for good behaviour,<br />

courtesy, consideration or a helpful attitude. <strong>The</strong>y are taken to the Head, who keeps a<br />

record of all cards awarded. As cards are given in, the Head will take the opportunity to<br />

praise the child for the actions which led to the award of the card. After five green cards<br />

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have been recorded, the child is given a Commendation certificate in assembly. Green<br />

cards carry an additional award of five House Points.<br />

House points are awarded for good work, effort or behaviour. <strong>The</strong>se are normally given<br />

during lessons in multiples of up to 4. <strong>The</strong>y are recorded in pupils‟ Study Mates or as<br />

House Point slips which are deposited in the relevant House Point Box and added to the<br />

House total weekly.<br />

Head Teacher‟s Awards are given for good work or effort during lessons. <strong>The</strong>y relate to a<br />

pupils‟ ability and not to a set of criteria. (Green Cards, being principally for good<br />

behaviour, provide for similar recognition in relation to conduct). Once a HTA has been<br />

awarded the pupil should take their award together with their work to the Headmaster at<br />

Lunch Break. <strong>The</strong>y will receive a sticker and a certificate. <strong>The</strong> certificate will be presented<br />

in assembly.<br />

Commendations are awarded for work of outstanding quality or for a particularly large<br />

effort. <strong>The</strong>y are also awarded to children who have been given five Green Cards. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

relate to a child‟s ability and not to a particular set of criteria. Once a Commendation has<br />

been awarded the pupil should take their award together with their work to the<br />

Headmaster at Lunch Break. <strong>The</strong>y will receive a sticker, and a certificate. <strong>The</strong> certificate<br />

will be awarded in assembly.<br />

When a child has visited the Headmaster and gained five Commendations, a Gold<br />

Standard is awarded in Assembly.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Pre-prep have a “Sticker Assembly” on Tuesdays when good behaviour, work and<br />

effort are rewarded. Additionally, pre-prep children are encouraged to bring their work to<br />

the Head and they receive Head Teacher‟s Awards or Commendations.<br />

2. Sanctions<br />

<strong>The</strong> aim should always be to achieve a positive outcome and to help children to appreciate<br />

that “actions” have “consequences”.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re will be other occasions where a more detailed investigation might be needed or a<br />

detailed record might be required and the formal system of sanctions will need to be used,<br />

again within the spirit of the <strong>School</strong>‟s approach.<br />

<strong>The</strong> following sanctions apply for matters relating to discipline:<br />

Reprimand by class teacher or member of staff concerned with incident/class<br />

Use of Yellow Card<br />

Referral to the pastoral leader or Deputy Head for reprimand if appropriate<br />

Loss of privilege for specific periods e.g. break time.<br />

An appropriate positive task or punishment (examples below)<br />

Referral to Deputy Head<br />

Referral to Headteacher<br />

Parental involvement (formally)<br />

Report card or daily report sheet (with clear reference to behaviour target)<br />

Use of Red Card<br />

Head‟s Report<br />

Detention after school, in extreme cases<br />

Specific short-term exclusion (for the remainder of a day or a lunchtime)<br />

Fixed term exclusion<br />

Suspension, pending a decision by the Governing Body.<br />

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Where there is a clear need to improve a pupils‟ standard of behaviour, parents will be<br />

kept fully involved and informed. <strong>The</strong> school believes in forming a partnership with<br />

parents as a vital part of the process of maintaining good standards of behaviour.<br />

Although the above sanctions are graded, they would not need to be applied strictly in this<br />

order. In some cases, it is appropriate to contact parents instantly to discuss matters<br />

relating to behaviour.<br />

Yellow Cards are given to children on occasions when behaviour does not meet the<br />

expectations set out by the school. <strong>The</strong>y may be issued for failure to comply with<br />

instructions relating to behaviour in lessons, inconsiderate behaviour around the<br />

school or a failure to comply with school rules. Children will always be advised<br />

prior to the award of a Yellow Card of the need to comply. Children should<br />

recognise that the card has been given as a result of a failure to rectify<br />

inappropriate behaviour. Yellow Cards are taken to Head. Children will be asked to<br />

explain the reasons for the card being given and they will be made aware that the<br />

yellow card has been recorded. A Yellow Card also carries a deduction of five<br />

House Points from the House total. Yellow Cards are recorded and should a total of<br />

five be accrued a sanction will be applied. It may be applied earlier if felt necessary.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Head will advise children of the timescale relevant – for example, cards may be<br />

removed from the record at the half year point in the academic year.<br />

Red Cards are given for serious disciplinary offences. <strong>The</strong>y lead to automatic loss of<br />

privileges. Parents will always be advised a card being given. Red Cards may be given for<br />

a failure to comply with a further instruction following an earlier award of a Yellow Card. A<br />

red card also carries a deduction of ten House Points from the House total.<br />

Children whose behaviour has given continued cause for concern might be placed<br />

on Head‟s Report. Pupils will have been seen by the Deputy Head, but their<br />

behaviour will not have improved. <strong>The</strong> Head will take appropriate action to ensure<br />

that the pupil‟s difficulties are resolved. Targets will be set that will be reviewed by<br />

the Head on a daily or weekly basis.<br />

Punishments are likely to be given by the Head and might include:<br />

Detention<br />

Withdrawal from a <strong>School</strong> event<br />

Community Service<br />

A Pastoral Support Programme<br />

It is stressed that being on Head‟s Report is unusual and most difficulties will be overcome<br />

before this stage is reached. Parents will receive notification by hand that their child is on<br />

Head‟s Report and it is usual for a consultation to take place.<br />

3. Positive Behaviour Management<br />

Where pupils have exhibited challenging behaviour, it will be expected that they will have a<br />

positive behaviour management programme in place. <strong>The</strong> programme will identify:<br />

<strong>The</strong> purpose of the challenging behaviour.<br />

<strong>The</strong> early warning signs of challenging behaviours.<br />

<strong>The</strong> triggers leading to / causing the challenging behaviour.<br />

Teaching targets for more effective behaviours.<br />

How to adapt the environment to optimise the probability of effective behaviour.<br />

A programme of positive reinforcement and appropriate sanctions.<br />

Defusing and calming strategies to employ when the early warning signs are exhibited.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Pupils requiring such a programme should be listed on the Support List and parents<br />

consulted.<br />

4. Time Out (Pre-Prep Aged Children)<br />

On occasions, younger children may need a period of time to reflect on their behaviour.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y may be removed from the main class activity for a period of time, but remain within<br />

the classroom. Alternatively, children may need to be removed to a calm environment.<br />

This should normally be preceded by clear instructions, outlining expectations to the child<br />

as follows:<br />

<strong>The</strong> child is asked to comply;<br />

A warning is issued, explaining what will occur if the instruction is ignored;<br />

Time out takes place (Time being determined by the teacher, approximately 3 to 4<br />

minutes). An egg timer may be used to show the time set.<br />

Notes<br />

When a sanction would be appropriate for restitution, teachers might:<br />

keep the pupil in during a break time;<br />

prohibit play on the climbing frame, or restrict them in their type of play;<br />

ask the child to perform a simple, but non-demeaning, community service;<br />

refer the child to the Deputy Head for an after-school detention;<br />

require the child to write a letter of apology.<br />

This is not a definitive list restricting teachers to one of the above courses of action.<br />

<strong>The</strong> formal procedures above must operate alongside a system, which assumes that<br />

parents are kept fully informed and involved in the disciplinary process.<br />

Where a child is involved in regular misbehaviour, this should be recorded by the child‟s<br />

class teacher in order that this information can be available to assist in parental<br />

discussions or be available for the relevant co-ordinators.<br />

Children may occasionally need a time out from a lesson to reflect on poor behaviour. This<br />

should be kept to the minimum time and be part of a strategy to teach all children to<br />

behave appropriately. It should not be seen as a punishment.<br />

5 Activities Badges:<br />

Pupils in Years 5 and 6 can work towards achieving the following Activities Badges:<br />

Outward Bound, Chess, Animal Care, Citizenship, Drama, Music, Singing, Science,<br />

English, Maths, Humanities, Languages, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Rounders, Hockey,<br />

Netball, Swimming, Design Technology, Art, Gardening, Eco Warrior, Athletics, Service to<br />

the <strong>School</strong>.<br />

To qualify for a badge they must:<br />

volunteer to serve as a monitor for a minimum of two terms;<br />

excel in terms of effort or achievement in the particular subject or activity;<br />

consistently offer their services to the school, for example on Open Mornings.<br />

Badges will be awarded at the end of each term and will be sewn onto the left sleeve of<br />

the <strong>School</strong> jumper.<br />

If a pupil has achieved 8 or more badges they will be awarded the King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> Crest to<br />

wear on their right sleeve.<br />

King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


SECTION H<br />

SCHOOL RULES:<br />

1. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Hawford</strong> Charter:<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Hawford</strong> Charter<br />

As teachers we promise to:<br />

teach you to the best of our ability;<br />

listen to what you have to say;<br />

respect you as young people;<br />

encourage your abilities to develop;<br />

remind you of the <strong>School</strong> Rules;<br />

create a happy school for you;<br />

look for good in you.<br />

As a pupil I promise to:<br />

make the most of my ability;<br />

listen to other people‟s points of view;<br />

show respect for adults and children alike;<br />

encourage abilities in other people;<br />

remember and abide by the <strong>School</strong> Rules;<br />

let happiness be seen in me;<br />

see the good in other people.<br />

2. <strong>School</strong> Rules:<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> Rules<br />

Please do:<br />

be kind to one another;<br />

always tell the truth;<br />

look after pupils younger than yourself;<br />

walk everywhere;<br />

stand aside for grown-ups;<br />

open doors;<br />

not play indoors at break unless asked to do so;<br />

talk politely;<br />

make eye contact and smile when passing an adult;<br />

remember to say please and thank you;<br />

wear your uniform tidily;<br />

use good sense at all times;<br />

be polite and considerate.<br />

Please do not:<br />

use language that upsets others;<br />

fight or play-fight;<br />

cause upset to others by word or deed;<br />

Special <strong>School</strong> Rules<br />

Out of Bounds: do not go into the following places:<br />

the car parks at the front and side of the school;<br />

the top games fields – without a supervising adult;<br />

through the front door;<br />

the canal or lock on the lower field;<br />

beyond the gates at the bottom of the lower field;<br />

the driveway and gate areas;<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Lock Lane;<br />

the tractor sheds and equipment;<br />

the science, art/design/technology rooms and ICT room;<br />

the cellar, staff room, kitchen and offices;<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dining Room:<br />

be silent and stop eating when grace is said;<br />

use good table manners at the lunch table;<br />

keep your elbows off the table;<br />

always offer to others before helping yourself;<br />

talk in quiet tones to people immediately by you;<br />

keep your mouth closed when eating.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Locker Room:<br />

keep your kit and other belongings neatly in your locker<br />

never go into someone else‟s locker;<br />

take your boots off before entering the Locker Room;<br />

do not play in the Locker Room.<br />

Coaches and mini-buses:<br />

always wear your seat belt correctly;<br />

never put any part of your body out of a window;<br />

know how to evacuate the mini-bus quickly and safely;<br />

give a good impression to other road users;<br />

do not allow your possessions to roll about;<br />

leave the bus in a clean state.<br />

<strong>School</strong> Matches:<br />

show good sportsmanship at all times;<br />

accept all decisions made by the adults;<br />

play within the rules and spirit of the game;<br />

wear your school kit smartly and with pride;<br />

be friendly towards your opponents;<br />

be positive with your team mates.<br />

<strong>School</strong> Trips:<br />

act in a polite and considerate way at all times;<br />

do not approach strangers;<br />

always stay with the group;<br />

follow any special rules that might be given on an outing<br />

Property at <strong>School</strong>:<br />

do not bring expensive items or money to school;<br />

all belongings should be clearly named;<br />

do not use mobile phones during the school day;<br />

do not bring electronic games machines to school;<br />

do not bring any sharp or pointed item to school other than a compass;<br />

do not sell items at school;<br />

do not bring card games to school.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Swimming Pool:<br />

do not enter the swmming pool enclosure without an adult;<br />

do not wear shoes within the enclosure.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se rules are not exhaustive, and additional guidance will be given from time to time.<br />

King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


SECTION I<br />

ETHOS:<br />

1. <strong>The</strong> King‟s Worcester Foundation:<br />

<strong>The</strong> King‟s Foundation offers continuous education from age 2½ to 18. A common ethos<br />

extends across the Foundation‟s three schools.<br />

King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> is part of the King‟s <strong>School</strong> Worcester Foundation and shares common<br />

aims and values. <strong>The</strong> AIMS might be expressed as follows:<br />

1.1 To help every child to fulfil his or her academic potential.<br />

1.2 To provide first rate pastoral care within an ethos of tolerance and mutual respect<br />

rooted in Christian values.<br />

1.3 To provide a range of interesting and challenging activities in order<br />

(a) to help all pupils to discover and develop skills and interests<br />

(b) to help their social integration within the <strong>School</strong><br />

(c) to build their confidence and readiness for the next stages in their lives by the<br />

experience of challenge, success and helping others.<br />

1.4 To provide a safe community that encourages enjoyment, achievement and a<br />

positive contribution in a purposeful, healthy and happy environment.<br />

We recognise that children can show intelligence in many different ways and therefore<br />

strive to provide a broad and challenging experience for pupils. We value visits and<br />

expeditions as being an essential part of <strong>School</strong> life.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is regular contact between staff from all three Foundation <strong>School</strong>s to ensure that the<br />

high standards expected of all three schools are met.<br />

It is our wish that all pupils entering King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> will reach the qualifying standard for<br />

entry into King‟s at age 11.<br />

2. Values:<br />

We believe that education prepares children to make a positive contribution to the world<br />

around them. It instils a sense of respect for the values of truth, justice, honesty, trust and<br />

loyalty.<br />

Our school promotes an ethos of tolerance and mutual respect which is rooted in Christian<br />

values. We aspire to see children valuing themselves, their families, the wider groups in<br />

which they belong, the diversity of their society and the environment in which they live.<br />

As educators, we strive to work in partnership with parents towards a common goal of<br />

developing each child as an individual – physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.<br />

We want all children to show initiative in their own learning and we aim to ensure that each<br />

child is fully included, secure and valued.<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


3. From a child‟s perspective:<br />

Viewed from the perspective of the child, we have developed the following as a „childfriendly‟<br />

set of aims:<br />

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King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> encourages me to:<br />

Be fully involved and enjoy school life;<br />

Find out as much as I can about the world in which I live;<br />

Explore my personal skills and talents, and discover new ones;<br />

Ensure that all of our school, children and adults, feel part of a community;<br />

Feel proud of my successes and take on new challenges;<br />

Value the achievements of others as well as my own;<br />

Treat others fairly and honestly.<br />

4. Teaching and Learning:<br />

A number of principles underpin our teaching and learning. <strong>The</strong>se can be summarised as<br />

being our desire to:<br />

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Set high expectations and give every child confidence that they can succeed;<br />

Establish what children already know and build on this;<br />

Structure and pace the learning experience to make it challenging and enjoyable;<br />

Inspire learning through passion for the subject;<br />

Make individuals active partners in their learning;<br />

Develop learning skills and personal qualities;<br />

Develop teaching skills that respond to a rapidly changing world.<br />

5. Independent learners:<br />

Young pupils are necessarily very reliant upon their teachers for initiating and supporting<br />

their learning. It is the policy at King‟s <strong>Hawford</strong> to help children achieve greater<br />

independence in their learning as they move through the <strong>School</strong>.<br />

To this end, it is our policy to encourage children to strive for explanation and<br />

understanding and not to „spoon feed‟ answers. This might typically mean that children<br />

would progressively be given pieces of the jigsaw until they reached a conclusion.<br />

6. Staff-parent relationship:<br />

Educating children is a shared responsibility between school and home. It is therefore<br />

important that the links between school and home are strong and built upon trust,<br />

understanding and a common goal.<br />

We believe that the most effective schools are those in which the teacher-parent<br />

partnership is fully developed with a common aim being shared. We value this partnership<br />

and aim to meet with all parents early in the school year to outline the programme of study<br />

and seek to build upon the existing parent-teacher relationship.<br />

7. Open Days<br />

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 will be asked to help out with at least one Open Morning during the<br />

course of each academic year. Mr Peters will make the necessary arrangements in the<br />

week leading up to each Open Day, when pupils can indicate which activities they would<br />

like to do on the day. Pupils are welcome to come to all three if they so wish.<br />

King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


8. <strong>The</strong> Governors<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is a single Governing Body for all schools within the King‟s Foundation. <strong>The</strong><br />

Chairman of Governors is Mr Hugh Carslake, who can be contacted through the Clerk to<br />

the Governors at <strong>The</strong> King‟s <strong>School</strong>.<br />

<strong>School</strong> Policies<br />

SECTION J<br />

SCHOOL POLICIES<br />

<strong>The</strong> school has a number of policies relating to all aspects of the running of the school. All<br />

can be viewed on request. A list of school policies follows below. Those available for<br />

download from the website are clearly marked.<br />

Administration of Medicines Policy<br />

Accessibility Plan<br />

Anti-Bullying Policy<br />

Arts Policy<br />

Assessment, Recording & Reporting Policy<br />

Behaviour Management Policy<br />

Complaints Policy<br />

Confidentiality Policy<br />

Curriculum Statement<br />

Disability Discrimination Accessibility Plan<br />

Drama Policy<br />

Drugs Education Policy<br />

Early Years Complaints Policy<br />

Environmental Policy<br />

Equal Opportunities Policy<br />

Fire Safety Policy<br />

First Aid and Emergencies Policy<br />

Gifted & Talented Policy<br />

Homework Policy<br />

Inclusion Policy<br />

Mobile Telephone<br />

Off Site Activities & Excursion Policy<br />

Peripatetic Instrumental Lessons Policy<br />

Physical Activity Policy<br />

Physical Force Policy<br />

Presentation Policy<br />

Recruitment and Selection Policy<br />

Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy<br />

Sex & Relationship Education Policy<br />

Support Policy<br />

Teaching & Learning Policy<br />

Whole <strong>School</strong> Food Policy<br />

Working with External Partners<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

On Website<br />

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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>


Mr Garrad’s House<br />

<strong>The</strong> Head’s<br />

Cottage<br />

Kindergarten<br />

and the Loft<br />

G1, G2,<br />

G3, G4<br />

Play area<br />

and bottom<br />

field<br />

<strong>The</strong> Cobb<br />

P1<br />

Swimming Pool<br />

and<br />

Conservatory<br />

R1, R2 and<br />

Reception<br />

Courtyard<br />

Head’s Office<br />

and <strong>School</strong><br />

Office<br />

Top Field<br />

<strong>The</strong> Main House<br />

Ground Floor: Dining Room and Kitchen,<br />

H1, Matron’s Room, H2<br />

First Floor: H3, H5, H6, Staff Room,<br />

Andrew Hymer’s Office<br />

Second Floor: H9, H10, H7, H8<br />

Staff<br />

workroom<br />

N1, N2<br />

Workmen’s<br />

sheds<br />

Garden and<br />

Hard Surface<br />

Music Room<br />

King’s <strong>Hawford</strong> Parents’ <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>

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