The Mawney Foundation School

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THE MAWNEY
FOUNDATION SCHOOL
WELCOME TO
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Dear parents/carers,
We would like to welcome you and your child/children to The Mawney Foundation School. If this is your first
association with our school, we hope that this is the beginning of a happy and successful partnership over the
coming years. If you already have a child/children here, we are pleased to renew the links between us.
This prospectus will tell you a great deal about the school. If you have any queries or would like to look around
our school, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
“The Mawney Foundation is a good school where pupils develop into happy, confident and enthusiastic
learners.” OfSTED June 2011.
The Mawney Foundation School has always had a reputation as an inclusive and caring school. We are
committed to including and educating children of all abilities. Our aim is for each child to achieve his/her full
educational potential and to develop as an independent, caring person. We ensure that the requirements of the
National Curriculum are met and that children receive a broad and balanced education. We are proud of our
school and our multi-cultural community within and around the school, knowing it enriches the provision of
education for all the school stakeholders. But don’t simply take our word for it – come and see for yourself. We
would be delighted to show you around.
FROM EVERYONE AT
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL
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THE MAWNEY
FOUNDATION SCHOOL
About our School
The Mawney Foundation School is a Foundation
primary school, catering for girls and boys between the
ages of 4 & 11+ years old. The school will admit up to 60
children each year.
The address is:
The Mawney Foundation School
Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 7HR
Telephone: 01708 741612
Fax:
01708 760380
Web-site: www.mawney.havering.sch.uk
The foundation stone was laid on 23rd January 1896
and was opened in the following September. The
Mawney School re-opened as a Primary School on 7th
September 1998, after the amalgamation of the
separate Mawney Infant and Junior Schools.
In January 2011, the school was proudly identified as
one of the top 100 most improved schools in England
and in June 2011, the school received a rating of Good
by OfSTED.
Parents interested in applying for admission to the school
are welcome to come and visit. If you wish to do so,
please contact the school office to make an
appointment. Access to the office is through the
reception area only.
Our Mission
Statement
The School Day
The school day is arranged as follows:
Registration
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
8.50 am - 9.00 am
8.50 am - 9.00 am
Lessons
9.00 am - 10.15 am
9.00 am - 10.15 am
Assembly
10.15 am - 10.30 am
10.15 am - 10.30 am
Morning Break
10.30am - 10.45 am
10.30am - 10.45 am
Lessons
10.45 am - 12 00pm
10.45 am - 12.15 am
Lunch
12.00 pm - 1.15 pm
12.15 pm - 1.15 pm
Lessons
1.15 pm - 3.00 pm
1.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Tidying Up / Story time
3.00pm - 3.15pm
*N.B.: The first few weeks for the Reception children will
differ slightly from the shown timetable.
Access to the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds before and after
school is through the gates on Mawney Road and
Como Street, which are not unlocked until 8.40am and
3:00pm respectively. The playground gates are locked
between 9.05 am and 3.00 pm.
Parents/Carers are not allowed to enter the School
Building without a prior appointment or permission. This
is to ensure the safety of all the children. If you wish to
see a member of staff, please speak to the Office.
Alternatively, please telephone to make an
appointment.
“A particularly impressive feature is pupils’ attitudes to
learning. Their desire to learn is clearly evident. . .”
OfSTED June 2011
Where every child matters and has the opportunity to
achieve their full potential. At The Mawney Foundation
School we are committed to the creation of an
environment in which all people have an opportunity to
succeed in all that they do, regardless of gender, ethnic
origin or disability. We seek to work with
parents/guardians and the wider community in order to
ensure that any potential learning opportunities are
taken advantage of. We aim to foster a love of learning,
where children play a central role in their own
assessment and evaluation. We value all people and
we aim to take positive action to promote positive
attitudes and respect towards all the school
stakeholders.
Our Aims
We believe the school should provide a happy, caring
and stimulating environment for the children and should
be welcoming to all.
In order to prepare our children for the changing world
of the 21st century, we aim to:
• provide a broad and balanced education in a
positive and stimulating atmosphere, so that children
can learn at the pace most suited to their ability for
them to acquire knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of the world we all live in.
• enable each child to develop confidence in his/her
abilities and to attain his/her full potential.
• provide opportunities for physical activities and team
work.
• enrich children’s experiences by introducing them to
art, literature and music from their own and other
cultures.
• foster awareness, respect and consideration for the
needs and feelings of others including those of
different cultures, beliefs and abilities.
• assist the child to acquire a set of moral values on
which to base self-behaviour and self-discipline.
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THE MAWNEY
FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Parental Involvement
The partnership between home and school is very important as
this helps to build understanding of the joint aims of parents and
staff, for the benefit of the children.
There are a number of ways in which we seek to develop
home/school links.
(a) Parents’ Evenings
Parent/teacher consultations and Open Sessions are held
throughout the year for you to discuss your child’s progress
with the teacher.
(b) Edison Open Sessions
As part of the school’s creative curriculum (Edison), we hold
open sessions at the end of each unit of the pupil’s learning.
There are 5 open sessions over the course of the year. The
session will provide you with an opportunity to: look at your
child’s/children’s folders; watch a performance; participate
in an activity etc; write your own comments in the children’s
folders to praise them for their achievements. Parents/carers
attendance is appreciate by the school, but even more so
by the children, who look forward to sharing their
achievements with their loved ones!
(c) School Reports
Each year towards the end of the Summer term you will
receive a report on your child’s progress written by the class
teacher. The reports will briefly explain some of the children’s
achievements, targets for next steps and indications if the
children
are
working
below/at/above
national
expectations for their particular age group.
(e) Parent/Carer Surveys
During the year, we send home surveys for parents/carers
to complete, providing you with an opportunity to identify
what you think the school is doing well at, as well as any
areas you would like the school to improve on or develop.
All surveys returned will be read by the Head teacher and
other relevant stakeholders.
(f) Parent/Carer Translators
We are always on the look out for parents/carers who
speak a language(s) other than English, to help in translating
to new and existing parents/carers who are not confident
English speakers. We won’t be expecting you to give up a lot
of your own time regularly, just for the occasional time when
we might need your help. If you would be interested in
volunteering occasionally to assist in translating for new and
existing parents/carers, please inform a member of staff.
Once we log the languages you can translate, we will
contact you as necessary in the future.
(g) Homework
We see the purpose of homework as developing the
partnership between home and school in pursuing the aims
of the school. Homework set should consolidate and
reinforce skills and understanding, particularly in Literacy,
Numeracy and the Edison Units. It also encourages children
to develop the confidence, initiative and self-discipline
needed to study on their own. Please help your child with
their homework, but do not do it for them
National Test results are also included for children in Years 2
and 6.
(d) Helping in School
Parents/carers are always welcome to help in class, either
on a regular basis or when requested by the teachers for
specific activities, which might include cookery,
craft/needlework, computing and educational visits. Please
note that CRB/List 99 checks are completed on all visitors
who regularly help in the school.
“As one parent wrote, ‘The
school is led very effectively.”
OfSTED June 2011
“The responses of the
overwhelming majority were
positive about their child’s
overall experience at school.”
OfSTED June 2011
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THE MAWNEY
FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Our Achievements
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Change of status from Community School to Foundation
School in November 2009.
Increase in roll from 1 form entry to 2 form entry.
Identified in the top 100 most improved performing school,
based upon sustained improvement – January 2011.
Improved KS2 SATs results over the past 3 years to above
National averages and expectations.
High levels of ICT provision across the school, including
desktops, laptops, interactive whiteboards and visualisers.
Achievement of Basic Skills Quality Mark – February 2011.
Achievement of Healthy Schools Status – December 2010.
New School Radio launched in October 2010, operated by
pupils of the school.
Development of the school site, including new toilet facilities
for the pupils; new Early Years Foundation Stage indoor and
outdoor learning area; new climbing equipment in the KS1
(Sept 2011) and KS2 (Autumn Term 2011) playgrounds.
School Uniform
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when
attending school or when participating in PE lessons and other
school organised events outside normal school hours. Most items
of the uniform can be ordered and purchased from the School
Office.
School Uniform list:
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Clothing & Footwear:
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Plain grey or black trousers, knee length skirt, or dress (Tights
should be red, grey, black or white only; Socks to be black
or white)
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Plain grey tailored shorts (summer months)
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Red and white Gingham pattern dresses (Summer months)
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Plain white or red polo shirt or Polo shirt embroidered with
the school logo (optional) or a plain white collared shirt
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Red sweatshirts or fleeces printed with the school logo, or a
plain red cardigan
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Black, flat-soled shoes
PE Kit:
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stored in a named, school issue PE bag
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Plain red or red school logo T shirt
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Plain black shorts and tracksuit bottoms
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Hair ties for children with long hair
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Trainers and Plimsolls for outdoor games
“Pupils and staff are
justly proud of their
achievements and an
air of expectation
permeates throughout
the school.”
OfSTED June 2011
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THE MAWNEY
FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Curriculum
Key Stages 1 and 2
All children at Key Stages 1 and 2 have access to the National
Curriculum and the Religious Education syllabus. They are able
to take part in a variety of educational activities and experiences
in different areas and subjects which provide for their spiritual,
moral, cultural and social development.
The National Curriculum comprises:
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Core Subjects: Literacy. Numeracy, Science and Information
& Communication Technology.
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Foundation subjects: History, Geography, Music, Design and
Technology, Physical Education and Art.
In addition, the school provides a wide-ranging curriculum which
includes Religious Education, Personal, Social and Health
Education, citizenship, drama and multi - cultural education.
The Mawney Foundation School uses a cross-curricular scheme
(Edison learning), which uses a theme/topic based curriculum to
make learning more meaningful and fun for the children. The
topics are based on the programmes of study and attainment
targets prescribed in the National Curriculum documents and the
National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies.
The teaching staff meet regularly in Key Stage group teams to
discuss, plan and record work based on the schemes and the
needs of the children. Work in Literacy and Numeracy
incorporates the objectives laid down in the National Literacy
and Numeracy Primary Frameworks.
The Early Years
Foundation Stage
“The outdoor and indoor
learning areas are stimulating
and provide good opportunities
to develop language and
physical skills.”
OfSTED June 2011
The Reception class are known as the Foundation Stage and
undertake the Foundation Stage curriculum. This is based on six
areas of learning, with the child progressing through the
Developmental Statements in each area to attain the Early
Learning Goals, which lead on to the National Curriculum.
During their first year at school, children are assessed using the
Foundation Stage profile, a Government requirement.
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FOUNDATION SCHOOL
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL
NEEDS
EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Children may experience some difficulties in short term and
ongoing learning and may require extra help. Our Special
Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), works with individuals
or small groups of children, as do our Special Needs Teaching
Assistants. This may be in class or sometimes it may be more
appropriate for children to be withdrawn from the class situation
for a short period in order that they receive intensive individual
tuition The school receives advice and support from an
Educational Psychologist and an Advisory Special Needs
teacher.
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If there are any concerns about a child the SENCo will contact
parents. Parents should speak to their child’s class teacher, or the
SENCo, if they have concerns. Regular reviews are held with
parents.
ENGLISH AS AN
ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE (EAL)
Children who have English as an additional language may
receive extra help from our EAL Coordinator, who works within
the school as a Teaching Assistant. They work with individuals
and small groups of children, both within the class and in
withdrawn scenarios. This role is to develop speaking and
listening skills, as well as reading skills. Additional support is also
offered by the local authority.
“Rates of progress for all groups
of pupils, including those with
special educational needs and/or
disabilities, are good…”
OfSTED June 2011
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Various free before and after school clubs take place
including: table tennis, Film Club, football, basketball, netball,
cricket, art, G&T, and ICT.
Some fee paying clubs run during the week, including
Gymnastics Club for any KS1 or KS2 children.
Sign up sheets for clubs are made available to children at
the beginning of the year, or as clubs are started in the
school. As most clubs are oversubscribed and have waiting
lists, 100% attendance is expected at these clubs.
At lunchtimes, some clubs are organised and run by the Year
6 children.
Children in Years 3 to Year 6 learn French or Spanish
The school takes part in inter-borough quizzes and sports
competitions.
There is a choir for children in Key Stage 2 which takes part
in the Borough Carol Service and the Music Festival at the
Queen’s Theatre.
Children in Years 1 – 6 can also choose to learn to play the
violin or guitar, receiving instruction from tutors from The
Havering School of Music. Tuition is received weekly by the
children. The current cost of this tuition is approximately £80
per term, paid in advance. However, the school funds half of
this cost, reducing the overall cost to £40 per child, per term.
If you would like your child to receive this tuition, please
collect and complete an application form from the School
Office.
The school also runs a Breakfast Club to offer a balanced
healthy breakfast to the children. It can also be useful to
parents/carers who need to go to work earlier.
The Breakfast Club offers your child/children a meal and the
opportunity to read books, play educational games and
carry out other educational activities before the start of the
school day.
It is open from 7:30am until 8:50am
“Relationships are strong and the
school provides all pupils with a
cohesive and harmonious community
in which to learn and play.”
OfSTED June 2011
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The Mawney
Pre–School
The Mawney
Fundraisers
The Mawney Pre-School admits children aged from
2 years to 5 years. The Pre-School is recognised as
Outstanding by OfSTED and are also one of a select
few Pre-Schools in Havering to have achieved their
Basic Skills – Quality Mark Award.
The school has a very keen and active fundraising
group, currently led by Staff, Parents/Carers and
Governors.
Mawney Pre-School on the school site. The Pre-School
manager is Mrs Gaynor Loughlin. Sessions are
currently run every morning and afternoon (from
January 2012) between 9:00am and 12:00pm; and
12:00pm to 3:00pm respectively.
If you would like more information about the PreSchool child, please contact the School Office.
It is open not only to parents, but also to other
relatives and friends. All are invited to help at the
social and fund raising events organised throughout
the year to provide extra resources and equipment
for your children. You will be informed about events
in newsletters.
Currently, the Fundraisers are raising money towards
developing the playground.
Past fundraising has gone towards the new School
Radio, ICT equipment and furniture. They have also
funded outdoor playtime resources, a television,
discos and gifts from Father Christmas.
The Fundraisers are always on the lookout for helper
parents/carers to help get involved in their fantastic
efforts, so if you feel you would like to become
involved in this, please speak to the Head Teacher or
the School Office.
“Taking into account pupils’
competence in basic skills, their
confident use of information
and communication technology
(ICT) in a range of contexts
and their enthusiastic desire to
learn, the school prepares them
well for the future.”
OfSTED June 2011