Holy Trinity Primary School Prospectus 2017-16926
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Each half term, on a Wednesday, the school celebrates<br />
in church and, once again all are welcome to join with<br />
us. In addition, the RE Ambassadors and Open the<br />
Book team takes it in turns to lead our school worship.<br />
The whole school celebrates the major Church<br />
Festivals throughout the year, either in school or in<br />
church. The school support local community events<br />
such as the Gee Cross Well Dressing Festival and the<br />
village fete.<br />
In all our worship, in church or at school, the children<br />
are encouraged to take an active part in both leading<br />
and contributing to its various parts.<br />
Our worship follows a 'theme' for each half term.<br />
Opportunities to explore broader religious and<br />
humanitarian issues can then be developed. The theme<br />
is further supported in the classroom through R.E.,<br />
PSHE and circle time.<br />
The pupils: ‘ organise themselves well and work with<br />
concentration and enthusiasm. A notable element of<br />
the meetings and discussions with pupils was the way<br />
that they knew how to listen to each other, how to<br />
develop an idea and also how to present a<br />
contradictory view in a calm and measured way.’<br />
Ofsted 2015<br />
Inclusion: Pupils with Special Educational<br />
Needs<br />
Children are assessed regularly and systematically<br />
throughout their time in our school. These results and<br />
tracking systems are used by staff to plan appropriate<br />
programmes of work for all children. If children appear<br />
to be experiencing difficulties with their learning or<br />
behaviour, we may draw up an Individual Education<br />
Plan (IEP) for them and place them on the Special<br />
Educational Needs (SEN) Register. We would always<br />
consult the parents first, and where needed, provision<br />
maps educational health plans are put in place to<br />
support the child.<br />
We consider that discussion with parents about<br />
children’s progress and our provision for them is of<br />
paramount importance throughout the whole of their<br />
time at school. Occasionally we need to consult support<br />
agencies within Tameside Local Authority. Again, we<br />
always consult parents before requesting help from<br />
other agencies. If, at any time, you are concerned about<br />
your child, please come into school to talk to your<br />
child’s teacher. Our Special Needs Co-coordinator is<br />
Miss Hughes. The Governor with responsibility for<br />
Special Educational Needs is Mrs. Hewitt.<br />
Inclusion: Disability discrimination and<br />
accessibility<br />
It is our aim to ensure that we do not discriminate<br />
against any pupils or adults who may be considered to<br />
have a disability. The term ‘disability’ covers physical<br />
disability as well as a range of learning, behaviour and<br />
‘hidden’ difficulties. As a school we endeavour (and feel<br />
that we successfully) meet the needs of all our children.<br />
We have an ongoing action plan to improve physical<br />
areas to and amenities of the school. For example, a lift<br />
in the Early Years building has been incorporated, and<br />
the main gates and disabled parking have recently<br />
been improved.<br />
Inclusion: Equal Opportunities<br />
‘The school’s Christian care for<br />
and commitment to every child<br />
and family secure positive<br />
outcomes.’ SIAMS February<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
Assessment<br />
Assessment is an integral part of<br />
the teaching and learning process. It<br />
is going on all the time, in every<br />
classroom. Each teacher, teaching<br />
assistant and child is continually assessing<br />
and making judgements about the next steps to be<br />
taken. Children are given opportunities to assess<br />
themselves, to review their own learning and set future<br />
targets through discussion with their learning partner,<br />
teaching assistant or teacher.<br />
In Year 1, pupils take part in a phonics screening<br />
check. At the end of Key Stage One and Two, the<br />
children are tested formally using Standard<br />
Assessment Tests. In addition, more formal<br />
assessments are made during the year in Maths and<br />
English. The results of these tests and any teacher<br />
assessments are reported to parents on an individual<br />
basis through a school annual report and parent<br />
consultations.<br />
Everyone is equally valued and given equal<br />
opportunities in all aspects of school life, regardless of<br />
gender, ethnic origin, religious beliefs or disabilities. At<br />
Gee Cross <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Trinity</strong>, we are proud of our record in<br />
this respect, which was endorsed when we were<br />
awarded our Tameside Inclusion <strong>School</strong> Status.<br />
Extra-curricular Activities<br />
As part of our Healthy <strong>School</strong>s Programme, we host a<br />
wide range of clubs which include: choir, sport, chess,<br />
cheerleading and dance, cross country running, drama<br />
and football. Teams for hockey, cricket, football, chess,<br />
cross country, tennis and athletics compete against<br />
local schools and several represent Tameside.<br />
Specialist sports coaches also help us to widen the<br />
range of sports available to the children.<br />
Child’s Voice: Having a say<br />
All the children have the opportunity to take part and<br />
have a say in the life of the school community. There<br />
are many ways that they can contribute: through class<br />
discussions, school assemblies, suggestions box,<br />
interviews, and participating in one of the following<br />
committees:<br />
<strong>School</strong> Council<br />
Representatives from each class participate in regular<br />
meetings. They gather ideas from their own classes as<br />
well as feedback decisions that are made. They<br />
represent the views of all children in school.<br />
Eco Committee<br />
As a school we have gained our fourth<br />
Eco <strong>School</strong> Status and proudly fly<br />
our Eco Flag. We encourage all<br />
children to be good citizens<br />
and take responsibility for<br />
their environment. Our Eco<br />
committee has<br />
representatives from every<br />
class in school and pupil