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Dear Parent,Welcome to Churnet View Middle School. Churnet View Middle School isa learning school with our pupils at the centre. Our last Ofsted inspectionin March 2010 recognised our high quality pastoral care. “The schoolprovides exceptional care, guidance and support for pupils and hasdeveloped excellent partnerships with parents and carers in raising pupils’aspirations and standards.”You may be aware that we are now part of The Leek Federation and The Leek Education Partnershipwhere we are working across schools to improve outcomes for our children and young people.We are fully committed to providing a broad, balanced and rich curriculum for your child whilstachieving the highest possible academic standards for every pupil. We track individual pupilprogress rigorously so that underachievement can be addressed.We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities including holiday care provision where your child isable to participate in a wide range of exciting activities. Family Learning is also a strong feature ofour provision and we encourage all pupils and their families to become fully involved in the life of theschool.It is our aim that pupils leave us as confident young students with the capacity to think independently,to make informed choices and with a zest for learning. Our mission statement reflects this corepurpose, “We will create, for everyone, an environment of opportunity within a culture of success.”Every child is special and unique and a valued member of our community. We have highexpectations of work and behaviour and good manners.Churnet View Middle School creates and maintains a safe learning environment for all children. Itoperates safe recruitment procedures and makes sure that all appropriate Criminal Record Bureauchecks are carried out on staff, volunteers and visitors to the school.I am very proud of Churnet View Middle School, its staff, its pupils and its many outstandingachievements. I recommend it to you with every confidence as a school where your child will receivea high quality education and excellent pastoral care. We are looking forward to working with you.Yours sincerely,J R TurnerHeadteacher

The School Hours – 8.50 a.m. to 3.40 p.m.Lunchtime – 12.15 p.m. to 1.15 p.m.Children should not arrive at school before 8.40 a.m. unless they are attending our BreakfastClub which is open from 8.00 a.m. until 8.45 a.m. or ‘Play and Learn’ which is open on aTuesday and Thursday from 8.00 a.m. onwards. The school has Healthy School status. School Meals ArrangementsThere is a cafeteria where pupils can buy a two course meal for £2.10. The food is cooked onthe premises and there is a considerable variety. The school runs a biometric system forpayment of school meals. The account can be accessed by a thumb print or pin number.Parents or guardians can pay cash or cheques into the account. Pupils can also pay cash intothe account and check their account whenever they want. Free School Meals – Parents claiming some benefits can also claim free school meals for anyof their children who are registered at a Staffordshire School and who would normally be atschool at lunchtime. School meals are a good way to make sure that your child eats well atlunchtime. By claiming free school meals you save yourself time and money. Even if you don’twant your children to have meals, claiming them helps our school. The more eligible parentswho claim meals, the more funding the school receives to support your child’s education. Who can get Free School Meals? You can claim free school meals for your children if youreceive any of the following: Income Support; Income based Job Seekers Allowance; Child TaxCredit, with an income of less than £16,190 (from 1 st May 2011) and not receiving working taxcredit; Support under Part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. (Please see belowabout how to claim in this case). How do you apply? Simply ask us about free school meals, and we will provide you with therelevant form and help you with your application, we will even submit it for you. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 - if you are receiving support under Part V1 of theImmigration and Asylum Act 1999 please speak to the school and we will give you more detailsof how to claim free meals for your children. Transport and Journey to SchoolIf your child travels by bus you will receive exact details of times and picking-up points in aseparate letter towards the end of the Summer Term, directly from the County TransportSection.A bus park is provided at the school and staff are on duty to supervise children. Parents areasked not to bring their cars on to the premises unless under exceptional circumstances. Abarrier is in place to make the site more secure.

The School Term Dates for the School Year 2013 / 2014AUTUMN TERM 2013:School Opens:Tuesday 3 rd SeptemberHalf Term Holiday: Friday 24 th October to Friday 1 st November (inclusive)School Closes: Friday 20 th DecemberSPRING 2014School Opens:Tuesday 7 th JanuaryHalf Termly Holiday: Monday 17 th February to Friday 21 st February (inclusive)School Closes: Thursday 10 th MarchSUMMER TERM 2014School Opens:Monday 28 th AprilBank Holiday:Monday 5 th MayHalf Term Holiday: Monday 26 th May – Friday 30th May (inclusive)School Closes: Friday 18 th July Arrangements for Parental VisitsAn open evening is held each year to which parents who are considering sending their child tothe school are invited. There will normally be a short meeting in the School Hall followed by anopportunity to tour the school and meet pupils and staff. Details of this event will be suppliedby letter.Parents wishing to see the Head Teacher at other times should write or telephone for anappointment. School’s Admissions PolicyThe closing date for applications for admission to schools during the 2013 / 2014 academicyear is 31 st October 2012.If you wish to make an application for your child’s admission to this school for the AutumnTerm 2013, Spring Term 2014 or Summer Term 2014, please complete an admissions form,available from the school, even if you are a resident within the school’s catchment area.In consultation with school governors the Authority determines the number of pupils that maybe admitted to a school in each year; this is referred to as the school’s planned admissionnumber (PAN). The PAN for this is 120. Oversubscription Criteriaa) Pupils living within the catchment area of the school;b) Pupils who would, in the first year to which the application relates, have an elder brother orsister in attendance at the school;c) Pupils who satisfy both of the following tests:

i) They are distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on medicalgrounds which are supported by a medical report, obtained by parents, specifying themedical advantage of the child attending the preferred school compared with thenormal catchment area school or by other exceptional circumstances material to thechoice of school (i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or socialcircumstances of the parent); andii)They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the schoold) Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are tothe school, measurements being by the nearest walking route. Tie-Breaker SituationWhere it is not possible to accommodate all pupils within a particular group the LEA willallocate the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria, e.g. if there areinsufficient places for all catchment area pupils, places will be offered to those who live in thecatchment area and also satisfy criteria (b) and so on.All applications are considered against this published criteria, with no priority awarded for earlyapplications. Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.If your application is unsuccessful you have the right to make an appeal to an IndependentAppeals Panel, details are available from the Local Authority.The Federated Governing BodyThe Chair of the Federated Governing Body is Mrs Mandy Bennett, c/o Churnet View MiddleSchool.The Clerk to the Federated Governing Body is Mr Peter Lead.(There are 3 Parent Governors, 1 Staff Governor, 3 Headteacher Governors, 1 LA Governor,18 Co-opted Governors and 2 Foundation Governors on the Federated Governing Body.)Governors are always keen to hear from parents about school policies and priorities. The Parent CouncilThe Parent Council meet regularly to plan activities for the pupils and to raise funds to improvethe quality of provision for them. We are very lucky to have such an active Parent Council andnew members and volunteers are very welcome. Aims of SchoolOur Mission:We will create, for everyone, an environment of opportunity within a culture of success.Our Aim:We will challenge pupils in all aspects of school life so that they see self improvement as aroute to both excellence and the realisation of their full potential as valued and fulfilled adults.

To fulfil our Aim we will:1) Maintain and develop a school community and ethos which best supports children’slearning and development, academically, personally and spiritually.2) Ensure that the “Every Child Matters” agenda is addressed in school: • Be Healthy • StaySafe• Enjoy and Achieve • Make a Positive Contribution • Achieve Economic Wellbeing3) Deliver high quality leadership at all levels.4) Ensure the school satisfies all legal requirements with regards to the curriculum, Health andSafety and school procedures.5) Raise standards of Achievement, Performance and the Quality of Learning and provideopportunities for pupils to take responsibility.6) Continue to seek improvement in the Quality of Teaching.7) Provide a physical learning environment which facilitates all of the school aims. The Responsibilities of StaffThe Head Teacher:The Head Teacher has an overview of the whole school and is responsible to The FederatedGoverning Body.Assistant Head Teachers:The Assistant Head Teachers have access to all matters relating to the school as a whole.These colleagues can be approached on any matter if the Head is not available.Head of Year:Each year has a senior member of staff who is responsible for the day-to-day running of theyear group. They co-ordinate the work of the form teachers and monitor progress in differentsubject areas as well as overseeing the pastoral care of all children in the year. The currentHeads of Year are Miss Ruth Frazer; Miss Holly Higton; Mrs Rachel Aggett; Ms Laura Watley-Heap and Mr Ian Marsh.Head of Subject:Each subject area has a teacher who is responsible for the organisation and planning of thatsubject throughout the school. They draw up schemes of work which reflect the needs of thedifferent age ranges and abilities of the children to address their individual learning needs.They are also responsible for the ordering and distribution of equipment and resources toensure that every individual pupil has equal access to the best possible educationalopportunities.

The Form Teacher:He or she is undoubtedly the most important person in the school as far as the individual childis concerned. Responsible for a group of about 30 children, the form teacher will know eachchild well and will monitor progress very closely. They will put over and reinforce theexpectations which the school has with regard to behaviour and work. It is hoped that parentswill soon get to know their child’s form teacher and build up a relationship of confidence andtrust. Communication.There will be many points of contact between us, both formal and informal. In all our dealings I hopethat we will be honest, open and direct. We encourage parents to take an active part in their child’seducation, and contact will normally take several forms as outlined below:-i) Concerning absenceIf a child is to be away from school, for any reason, you are asked to telephone or send in a noteexplaining the reason for absence and the likely return to school, if known. Upon returning to school,please send a note to the form teacher. If a child has a dental or doctor’s appointment etc., it isalways helpful for us to know this beforehand. Please note: First day contact will be made if yourchild is absent from school and we have not been informed of their absence by 9.00 a.m.ii)Concerning enquiries about work, progress etc., a letter or telephone call to theHeadteacher will always receive prompt attention. The person who knows your child wellis probably the form teacher, individual subject teacher or Year Leader, and they will be thebest person to look into day-to-day problems. The Headteacher will, therefore, alwaysinvolve these people if it is beneficial.If you want to come and see us it is always advisable to make an appointment to make sure that thebest person is available. However, we will never turn anyone away if your enquiry is urgent. Themost appropriate person to see in the first instance is always the Administrative Manager, Mrs Gee.iii)General enquiries may be made by telephone or calling at the enquiry desk, or made toindividual teachers by letter. A texting service is used to inform you of various issuesconcerning your child or school events.We will also communicate with you in the following various ways:-On an individual basis if there have been any problems in school concerning work or behaviour. Wewill write to you if we feel that you should be involved. This could either be simply a statement ofwhat has happened and the action which is being taken, or it could be an invitation to come and seeus to discuss the matter further.Your child’s Pupil Planner encourages two-way communications and there is a space for you to writecomments at any time.We feel very strongly that your direct involvement in and concern with the activities of your child inschool is one of the best sanctions we have.i) If the matter is more urgent, we may telephone or call at home.ii) Parents’ Evenings: These will take place for each year group in the Autumn Term, when you willhave an opportunity to meet your child’s form teacher. You will also have the opportunity to meetwith subject teachers during the year in the Autumn or Spring Term. Parents may ask for anindividual appointment at any time if they have cause for concern.iii) Written reports: An annual report is issued for all pupils. These include full details of progressand information relating to tests, both internal and external. They do not, however, replaceparent/staff consultation evenings; face to face contact is the most valuable form of reporting.

Complaints.The Education Committee has established procedures for the hearing of complaints. A copy of theprocedure is available from the school upon request. Initially, concerns should be directed to theHeadteacher. Should the problem remain, parents should make a formal complaint to the Chair ofthe Governors. She will investigate the issue, seeking information from all involved, and make awritten response. If parents disagree with the Governor’s decision or consider the complaint was notinvestigated properly and fairly, they may raise the matter with the Local Education Authority. Access to Documents.Copies of all documents referred to under Paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Education (School Curriculumand Related Information) Regulations 1989, may be inspected or obtained, (except those which arecopyright) at the school, upon request to the Headteacher.Grouping of Children, Teaching Organisation and Facilities.Class groups are organised using detailed information from Feeder First and Primary Schools,bearing the following in mind:-i) Friendship groupsThese give each child a stable start at the school, secure in the company of a small group of friendsfrom their previous school. Where necessary, it may be recommended that some children areseparated if it is felt that they may be a disruptive influence on each other.ii) A balanced spread of abilityEach class in Year 5 will contain a mixture of children of different abilities.Each class in Years 6, 7 and 8 are grouped in their forms by ability.iii) A balance of children from different primary schoolsWe avoid having large groups of children from one particular school in a class. This encourages agood social mix with children from different backgrounds – town and country.iv) A balance of boys and girlsWe consider it important to broaden the social experiences of all pupils by establishing mixed sexgroups for all school activities.We have a flexible approach to the placing of children. If we feel that a child is in the wrong group,for any reason, then we will look closely at what action can be taken.The teaching organisation is geared to providing a well thought out scheme of work across the fouryears at Middle School. Our basis is the provision of a learning situation founded on stable, securegroups. This ensures strong and respectful relationships are built up between children and staff.This has a direct effect on the quality of the work which is produced.This school is run as a Middle School, not as a primary or secondary school and, as such, the way inwhich the teaching organisation develops from year to year has been carefully thought out to matchthe needs of the children at different stages of development.Year 5: 9+ Age RangeThe Year 5 year pupils make full use of the school’s excellent specialist facilities and the Year 5 yearteam of teachers are supported both in and out of the classroom by specialist teachers in all areas.Lessons in basic numeracy, literacy and science are included in the timetable and are taught in abilitygroupings. French is also introduced and taught by a specialist teacher.

Years 6, 7 and 8: 10 – 12+ Age RangePupils are ability grouped across all subjects so that the teacher is able to plan according to thechild’s needs. Children who need help with basic work, mainly in English and Mathematics, may bewithdrawn for periods of time during the week for help from a specialist (please see separate sectionon Special Education), or more usually are supported within the normal class situation.Because of the flexibility of a Middle School timetable, it is also possible to withdraw other groups,e.g. a group of very able children, who might benefit from a course of enrichment. Provision is madeto offer enrichment activities for pupils who are Gifted and Talented.The organisation is designed to move children gradually from a close, intimate situation, into a moreopen, subject-orientated situation. Each subject area has a very carefully laid down curriculum whichis closely supervised and monitored by experts and is in line with National Curriculum Programmes ofStudy and Attainment Targets. FacilitiesAs a purpose built Middle School we have an excellent building with the very best of furnishings andequipment. All general classrooms are carpeted. Every pupil has their own locker.Each year group has their own year base with separate toilet and cloakroom facilities. There is awater cooler in each area and pupils have access to fresh water throughout the day. The Year 5area has its own practical area. Additionally, we are fully equipped to receive pupils with a disabilityhaving two toilets for the disabled, ramps to all doors and no stairs.There are specialist rooms comprising: Music Centre with one small soundproofed practice room,Food and Textile Technology Room, Art, Design and Technology (Resistant Materials), Graphic ArtStudio (electronics), Drama Studio, Science Laboratories, Information Technology Centres, withinteractive whiteboards in all classrooms, Library and ICT Resources for Community use,Performance Room, French Room, and Audio-Visual Resources Room. A fully equippedGymnasium, with changing and shower facilities, is available and outside we have extensive furthergames facilities, including tennis courts with a rubberised surface, hockey, football, rugby and smallpractice pitches, running track, high jump and long jump pits, digital film suite, dedicated Gifted andTalented and SEN Room. CurriculumThe Middle School curriculum consists of those activities which have been organised to promote theintellectual, personal, social and physical development of each child. It aims to be broad, balanced,relevant and differentiated according to a child’s individual abilities and includes a programme ofextra curricular activities. Parents are kept fully informed about the content and aims of each area.Religious EducationAll classes have one lesson per week which is taught on a non denominational basis following theexcellent guidelines laid down by the County and current legislation. The school meets together as awhole school for Assembly and Year Assemblies are also held. Parents may exercise their right towithdraw their child from Religious Education or assemblies if they wish and, if you are in any doubt,you are urged to discuss this with the Headteacher. Separate reading and ICT opportunities areprovided for pupils who are withdrawn from either assemblies or lessons.FrenchTaught from 9+ to all children. Our aim is to enable children to communicate effectively with Frenchspeaking people, as well as understand their culture and way of life.Design Technology and ArtWork in this area is taught in reduced size mixed ability groups and is thematic in nature. Parents areoccasionally asked to make modest, voluntary contributions towards the cost of materials when the‘product’ of a piece of work is taken home. Parent will be informed of the amounts involved at thebeginning of each year.

MusicAs well as general Music lessons, the school offers tuition by the qualified Peripatetic Music Staff,who visit the school on a weekly basis. It is hoped that all children who have been receiving tuition inthe primary schools can continue with this. Lessons are given on a rota basis so that no child iswithdrawn from the same lesson too often. A parental contribution towards the cost of these lessonsis requested.Physical EducationThe school has an excellent reputation for sporting and athletic achievement. Individual pupils, boththrough their curriculum lessons and club activities, are encouraged to participate whatever their levelof ability. For the talented and able, links with local clubs extend the coaching and competitiveopportunities. Teamwork and sportsmanship are held as central aspects in this area together withthe development in all areas of an understanding of the value of exercise and personal fitness.CitizenshipPupils are encouraged to become informed citizens learning about the economy – how is works andhow it relates to them as preparation for adult life. They are encouraged to understand and acceptthe core values that underpin British democracy and to study social and community cohesion. Thepupil council represents education for democratic citizenship in action.Information Communication TechnologyThe school has excellent computer facilities which allow pupils regular access to InformationCommunication Technology across the curriculum. There are two ICT suites, one equipped with 25computers and the other with 30 computers. There are also ‘clusters’ in year bases and specialistareas which allow for their continued use as part of lessons. To enable our younger pupils to developconfidence in this area all year groups are timetabled into the computer rooms each week for discreteInformation Communication Technology lessons. A new digital Film Suite was opened in 2011offering the latest green screen digital technology. We have recently purchased 72 iPads for use inthe classroom to facilitate the learning of the children.Sex EducationThis important area is introduced in Year 5 and continues in Year 6 by the Health Advisor whodiscusses puberty. Children will follow the National Curriculum programme of study in Year 7 onreproduction. Year 8 will follow this studying self-esteem, responsibility, peer pressure, behaviour,risk, law and relationships and family values. Parents are informed before the Year 5 puberty workstarts and have the opportunity to discuss both content and approach with the Health Advisor.All form teachers throughout the school cover general points of Moral and Health Education with theirclasses. Further work is also in Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship. Details ofthe policies adopted by the Governors with regard to the provision of Sex Education at the school areavailable from the Headteacher. The School Health Advisor holds regular lunchtime drop in sessionsfor pupils throughout the year.Special Educational NeedsThere are children who, for a variety of reasons, experience some difficulty in mastering the basicskills of reading, writing and number. If they do not success in reading a certain level of competencein these areas then their progress in many other subjects can be impeded. At this school the Head ofLearning Needs has the responsibility to ensure that these children receive all possible help. Thishelp is offered in a variety of ways. Some pupils are withdrawn to work in small groups. These andothers are helped within their classes by the provision of suitable materials. Sometimes a teachingassistant may work within the class to offer additional support. By using this flexible approach we tryto meet the needs of individual pupils. Children needing help in this way are selected after detailedconsultations with First and Primary School Heads and staff and our own assessments, and naturallywe will be greatly assisted in our efforts if we are actively helped by parents. Parents will be informedif we feel that their child needs help in this way and the circumstance will be fully discussed withparents before any decision is taken.

A Learning Mentor supports all pupils who may be experiencing difficulties, and will be offering dropin sessions and one to one mentoring. Homework.Homework should be set for all year groups.In Years 5 and 6 the emphasis will be on Core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.In Years 7 and 8 homework is set across the curriculum.All year groups have a homework timetable, a copy of which should be in pupils’ planners.We feel it is important that children develop good homework habits and they should take theresponsibility of planning homework around their busy lives. We hope parents will share thisresponsibility by taking an interest in their children’s work, especially reading with younger children.We ask parents to check and sign your child’s pupil planner on a weekly basis.Facilities are also made available in school for research and using computers in a quiet supportiveenvironment. Extra Curricular Activities.We have a wide range of clubs and activities which take place at lunchtime and after school. At themoment these include: Dance, Aerobics, Gardening, Football, Netball, Rugby, Choir, Recorder,Guitar, Library, Craft, Chef’s Club, Computer Club, Table Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball, Science,Orchestra, Drama, School Newsletter, Maths and Puzzle Clubs.We also involve parents as much as possible in their child’s learning and invite them to FamilyLearning. Parents are also invited to Parents Information evenings for Year 6 pupils to explore waysin which to support their child’s preparation for SAT’s tests.Detailed information is given to the children at the start of each term. Activities are mainly arranged atlunchtime in order that all children can take full advantage of them. In addition, during the week theschool library is open to each year group at lunchtimes for book exchange, research or quiet reading.A supervised study room is open for quiet work and a club exists for those pupils who do not enjoythe playground situation and may be invited to join other similar children. In this way lunchtimes offeradditional opportunities for all pupils to be fully involved in school life.Educational visits, both day and extended, are arranged for each year group as part of their studies.This includes visits to France and Field Studies Centres. There are also an Activities Week for eachyear group during the final week of term. For those activities which take place during the school day,parents are asked to make a small contribution towards the cost of such visits. Parents will beprovided with details of such amounts well in advance and, where relevant, a savings scheme will beestablished. Parents who are concerned about the financial side of such visits should contact theHeadteacher in complete confidence so that they can obtain information as to how such problemscan be solved. Charging and Remissions.A copy of the policies adopted by the Governors regarding Charges and Remissions is available fromthe School upon request. Pupil Council.The Pupil Council provides a forum for pupils to discuss issues about the running of the school. It ismade up of two selected pupil representatives from each class and is chaired by chosenrepresentatives from the Pupil Council. The meetings are held regularly. The Pupil Council help toraise funds for Charity and were instrumental in the purchase of lockers for all pupils. The opinionsand ideas of pupils are very valued by the staff. We are also involved in the District and RegionalPupil Council where representatives from Churnet View discuss issues with other schools. TheCouncil vote for a ‘pupil’ Chairperson and Secretary who devise their own agendas and run eachmeeting, supported by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Discipline and Social Care.Our main approach here must be to emphasise and reinforce the good and positive aspects of workand behaviour and to give helpful guidance and positive criticism where appropriate or necessary.We are very positive in our approach to maintaining a disciplined and ordered school and any ‘rules’or codes of conduct are based on having clearly defined reasons for our expectations. The schoolrules are made clear to the children and they are applied with equal commitment by every teacher inthe school to show a united common approach.Naturally we have our share of ‘negative behaviour’ and we deal with it as we think appropriate, usinga variety of sanctions at our disposal. There is a clear pattern of how different infringements of ourschool expectations are dealt with.The most important principle is that most matters are dealt with by the teacher directly concernedwith the child and are not immediately passed upwards to someone removed from the situation. Inaccordance with the Education Act, 1986, corporal punishment will not be administered in county andvoluntary controlled schools maintained by Staffordshire County Council Education Committee.When we think it necessary we will always involve you as parents in any serious disciplinary actionwe may take.Your support in encouraging children to adopt a very positive approach to their work and play isinvaluable.To help to encourage children to live and work together cooperatively, we introduce a carefullythought out programme which reflects an attitude of care and concern for other people, care andpride for the buildings and equipment and personal pride in children’s own appearance andbehaviour.The School’s system of rewards ensure that all pupils can experience daily positive reinforcement fora committed and hard working approach. Students are put into ‘ Houses ’ and receive house points inboth Key Stages for outstanding work, effort and commitment. The attendance / absence figures for 2011 / 2012 are as follows:-1) Total number on roll: 4742) % Authorised Absence 5.3%3) % Unauthorised Absence 0.0% School DressN.B. It is not the policy of the Education Committee to make compulsory the wearing of anydistinctive clothing or uniform; but all pupils are required to attend school appropriately dressed andfor the assistance of parents many schools have adopted guidelines on dress.)In choosing the colour and design detailed, we have attempted to keep in mind the expense ofproviding a uniform. We hope that the children will find it comfortable and adaptable enough to suittheir age and the kind of activity in which they are likely to become involved. Children are expected tobe neat and tidy at all times.All school uniform should be marked with the owner’s name, either with labels or with the nameembroidered onto the garment. Much unhappiness can be avoided if clothing and kit are marked. Novaluable items or large amounts of money are necessary in school.Your co-operation in these matters would be much appreciated. School Uniform –We do not allow the children to wear any make-up, nail varnish or hair gel. Jewellery is not allowed, apart from small plain studs, with parents /carers permission.However the school cannot take responsibility should there be an injury or loss. NO otherbody piercing is considered acceptable for the school environment for children of this agerange.

Pupils may wear a watch which should be engraved with their name. Hair should be tidy and if long, tied away from the face. Hair bands should be dark and school uniform colours. School uniform should be worn at all times. This is as follows :BoysGirlsSummerWhite or sky blue polo shirtSchool sweatshirt or navy jumper/cardiganBlack trousersWhite, blue or grey socksSensible shoes - black or brown(NO TRAINERS)SummerWhite or sky blue polo shirtSchool sweatshirt or navy jumper/cardiganBlack skirt, trousers or blue Summer dressWhite, blue or grey socksSensible shoes including sandalsblack or brown(NO TRAINERS OR FASHION BOOTS)WinterWhite or sky blue polo shirtSchool sweatshirt or navy jumperBlack trousersWhite, blue or grey socksSensible shoes -black or brown(NO TRAINERS)WinterWhite or sky blue polo shirtSchool sweatshirt or navy jumperBlack skirt or trousersWhite, blue or grey socksSensible shoes – bootsblack or brown(NO TRAINERS OR FASHION BOOTS)Churnet View fleece for outdoor use only.The official stockist of Churnet View Middle School uniform is from:The Uniform Shop, Supersport Leisure Shirts LtdHope Silk Mill, Macclesfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 8J2Tel: 01538 386226 P.E. /GAMES KITGIRLSBOYSWhite T- shirtWhite T- shirtNavy /Red Rugby Shirt (reversible)Navy /Red Rugby Shirt (reversible)Black shortsBlack shortsNavy track suit (optional)Navy track suit (optional)TrainersTrainersNavy socks (2 red hoops)Navy socks (2 red hoops)White ankle socksWhite ankle socksTowelTowelFootball BootsFootball BootsShin Pads, Gum ShieldShin Pads, Gum ShieldA suitable garment is necessary to protect clothing during Technology, Art or Science lessons. “ The Toolkit ”For classroom use you are asked to provide the following items:-Pen (Cartridge, ball point or fibre tip) to suit the individualPencilsColoured Crayons or Felt TipsRubberRulerRough NotebookSimple Mathematics equipment

School Inspection –The school was inspected by OFSTED in the March of 2010. Copies of the report are available fromthe Headteacher at the school or from the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.uk SATs Results – May/June 2012These tables show the percentage of eligible Year 6 children achieving each level in the school in2011.The number of children in Year 6 is 105Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.Total cohort 105KS2 SATs Results 2012English SATs Analysis KS2 2012ReadingLevel A B P 2a 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5aNumber 0 1 0 2 9 3 4 10 19 21 17 16 3% 0 0.9 0 1.9 8.6 2.9 3.8 9.5 18.1 20.0 16.2 15.2 2.9Approximately 81.9% at Level 4+ and 34.3% at Level 5 (percentages rounded to 1 d.p.)WritingLevel A B P 2a 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5aNumber 0 0 0 0 5 11 13 27 24 9 11 5 0% 0 0 0 0 4.8 10.5 12.4 25.7 22.9 8.6 10.5 4.8 0Approximately 72.5% at Level 4+ and 15.3% at Level 5 (percentages rounded to 1 d.p.)OverallLevel A B P 2a 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5aNumber 0 0 0 0 4 8 4 17 24 12 16 18 2% 0 0 0 0 3.8 7.6 3.8 16.2 22.9 11.4 15.2 17.1 1.9Approximately 84.7% at Level 4+ and 34.2% at Level 5 (percentages rounded to 1 d.p.)Total cohort 105Maths SATs Analysis KS2 2012Level A B N 2a 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5a 6c 6bNumber 0 1 0 0 3 9 10 16 24 18 9 11 0 2 2≈ % 0 0.9 0 0 2.9 8.6 9.5 15.2 22.9 17.1 8.6 10.5 0 1.9 1.9This gives approximately 78.1% at Level 4+, 22.9% at Level 5+ and 3.8% at Level 6(percentages rounded to 1 d.p.)

What others think about Churnet ViewThe school sees itself as playing a key role in raising aspirations within the community. It has veryhigh expectations for its pupils and for its own performance, which are met. The overall effectivenessof the school is outstanding.OfstedAchievement is outstanding. It is the combined impact of the excellent curriculum, the outstandingcare, guidance and support provided to pupils and their families, together with consistently goodteaching and learning, that results in pupils’ outstanding achievement.OfstedThe headteacher and senior staff’s leadership of the school are outstanding. There is a sharedsense of purpose amongst all the staff and a pride in the school and its achievements.OfstedStaff at all levels are encouraged to make improvements in an effort to raise standard throughout theschool.Investors in peopleStaff clearly feel that there is strong leadership and management, which seeks continuousimprovement through teams, motivated staff and leaders.Investors in peopleThe school has developed its work with parents and local community very effectively and this strongfeature supports parents and their children exceedingly well.Leading Parent Partnership AwardHome school communication is of high quality and strongly supports effectively the range ofstrategies employed by the school in delivering its partnership principles.Leading Parent Partnership AwardThe school seems to go beyond the call of duty to include the wider community.Peter Matthews Senior HMIOfsted got it right, thank you all for your help and openness.ParentA wonderful school, I just wished I was 65 years younger!GrandparentThe school is a safe and supportive environment for learning and pupils know they have a trustedadult they can turn to should they feel vulnerable.OfstedPupils enjoy coming to school and they work hard in lessons. Their good behaviour makes a strongcontribution to their progress.OfstedExcellent transition arrangements help pupils from a wide range of feeder schools to come togetherharmoniously and settle in to their new school quicklyOfstedSince transferring to Churnet View, due to bullying issues at a previous school, my child’s life hasbeen totally transformed! He now has a continual smile on his face, wants to come to school and hasmade fantastic progress. Thank you!Parent 2011It’s because of your commitment to ‘every’ child and the quality of care that your school is ‘The placeto be’!