KGPS Lower School Handbook 2023

VISITORS
Visitors to the school are required to sign the visitors’ book in the office and wear a visitor’s tag, including parent readers.
This book is located outside the office in the foyer.
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
From Reception – Year 6, one parent in each class acts as a Class Representative/Class Rep. The role is part of the Friends
of Kew/PTA and the Class Rep acts as the voice for the parents. The Class Rep is invited to attend coffee mornings with
the Headteacher to provide feedback on behalf of the class and receives feedback to share from the school. Together
with other Class Reps, they work as part of the ‘Friends of Kew Green’ parent committee to organise, lead and support
whole-school events and initiatives.
CONCERNS
If you have any worries or queries, please talk to the relevant teacher in the first instance. In this way, we hope concerns
or misunderstandings may be cleared up immediately; however, if you feel the matter has not been resolved satisfactorily
then you should make an appointment to see the Head of Section. Appointments with the Deputy Head or Headteacher
should be made via the School Office.
BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT
BEHAVIOUR
High standards of behaviour are expected at all times. In line with ‘The Kew Green Charter’ (see ‘Conduct’ below), we
aim to create a calming, caring and supportive environment in which all children can grow, flourish and celebrate their
successes. Any unacceptable behaviour will be challenged, and the Head of Section kept informed. Serious or repeated
incidents of poor behaviour will be referred to the Head of Section which may attract sanctions such as: missing some
playtime, writing a letter of apology or joining another class. A behaviour log is kept by the Head of Section. The next step
will involve the Deputy Head and finally the Headteacher. At all times, parents are kept informed and, where necessary,
invited to meet to discuss the incidents and to support the school with the resulting decisions. Please see our Behaviour,
Rewards and Sanctions Policy.
CONDUCT
We aim to make our school a happy, welcoming and secure environment. We place great emphasis on the pastoral care
that we provide. The conduct and behaviour of the children are key contributors to this atmosphere. Our staff quickly
get to know the children, to listen to every child and treat him/her fairly, sensitively and with concern and kindness.
We encourage and expect the children to be able to work and play happily together, taking pleasure in their own and
others' achievements. We expect good manners from the children — opening doors for adults, appropriate greetings and
politeness at all times. Any bullying, sexism, racism and unkind behaviour is taken very seriously and dealt with swiftly and
firmly. It is our school policy to always inform and involve parents.
The children are expected to follow our ‘Kew Green Charter’:
• Always treat others as you would like them to treat you;
• Never do anything which may harm yourself or another;
• Try not to interrupt when someone else is talking;
• Treat everybody with respect and courtesy;
• Listen and follow instructions first time.
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