Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Dear parents/carers,
I would like to welcome you and your child/children to The Mawney Foundation School. If
this is your first association with our school, I 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 brochure will tell you a great deal about the school. However, if you have any queries,
please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
The Mawney Foundation School has always had a reputation as a 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 multi-cultural community
within and around the school, knowing it enriches the provision of education for all the school
stakeholders.
The information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication and meets the
requirements of Education (School Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.
However, it cannot be assumed that there will not be any changes during the course of the
year or subsequent years, and you will be informed of these as necessary.
Yours Sincerely
C. Brown
Mr C Brown
Headteacher
Contents
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 1
About Our School Page 3
Our Mission Statement Page 4
Staff Of The Mawney Foundation School Page 5
The School Day Page 6
Parental Involvement Page 7
Homework Expectations Page 8
The Curriculum Page 9
Collective Worship Page 10
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Page 10
Peer Mediation Page 10
Circle Time Page 10
School Council Page 11
Playground Leaders Page 11
Organisation of Classes Page 11
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Page 11
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Page 12
Provision for Children with Disabilities Page 12
Pastoral Care Page 13
House Groups Page 13
Race and Equal Opportunities Page 13
Learning Resources Page 14
School Uniform Page 15
Behaviour and Discipline Page 16
Attendance and Absence Page 17
Accidents and Illness Page 20
Children’s Safety Page 21
Child Protection Page 21
School Visits Page 22
Community Links Page 22
Extra Activities and Clubs Page 23
School Governors Page 23
School Meals and Packed Lunches Page 24
Drinking Water Page 25
The Mawney Fundraisers Page 25
The Mawney Breakfast Club Page 25
The Mawney Pre-School Page 26
School Charges Policy Page 26
Complaints Page 26
Freedom of Information Page 26
Documents Available for Inspection Page 27
Term Dates and INSET Days Page 27
The Mawney Foundation School opened on 7th September 1998, on the amalgamation of the
Mawney Infant and Junior Schools. The foundation stone was laid on 23 rd January 1896 and was
opened in the following September. We celebrated our centenary in 1996 with a series of events
involving present and previous staff and pupils. In November 2009, the school changed status from
a Community to a Foundation school.
Currently, there are two main buildings joined by a covered walkway. One building has the
Reception and Key Stage 1 (Infants) classrooms, the other is for Key Stage 2 (Juniors).
From September 2011, the school will admit up to 54 children each year.
Information about admission arrangements is set out in the LEA’s current booklet.
Children are admitted to school part-time in the September of the academic year in which they
become 5. This is increased to full-time during the first few weeks of term.
During the Summer Term, prior to their admission to the Reception class, children are invited to
spend time at several pre-school induction sessions. This helps them to get used to the school
environment for September.
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 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.
• 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.
Higher Level
Teaching Assistants: Mrs J. Sood Mrs D. Cook
Mrs S. Ollerton Mrs E. Lewis
*N.B: The first few weeks for the Reception children will differ slightly from the shown timetable.
For security reasons the school gates are locked between 9.00 am and 3.10 pm.
Access to the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds before school is through the gates on Mawney Road and
Como Street, which are not unlocked until 8.40am. Parents are asked to ensure that the KS2
children do not leave home to arrive before they can access the playgrounds.
The teachers on duty supervise the children in both playgrounds, from 8.40am. Children should wait
in their playground until the bell is rung or whistle is blown. On wet mornings, the teachers on duty
will send the children inside the buildings to their classrooms.
Please be punctual arriving at school and collecting your child at the end of the day. If another adult
is collecting your child, the school must be informed. For your child’s safety if the adult is unknown
to staff some proof of identification will be required. (Please refer to Child Protection on page 21)
Children going home to lunch must not return until 1.15 pm for the afternoon session. Additionally, if
your child is absent in the morning, they may not return during the lunch break, but need to wait until
1.15 pm.
No child is allowed to leave the school premises during school hours unless collected by a known
adult. If your child has a medical appointment, please inform the office in advance and show the
appointment card.
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.
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 are held during the Autumn and Spring terms for you to discuss your
child’s progress with the teacher. In the summer term we hold a ‘Walkabout Open Evening’ when
you are invited to see the children’s work and displays and watch entertainment provided by each
class. Parents’ Information evenings are also held during the year to keep you informed of current
educational issues and curricular developments in school.
(b) 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. National Test results are also included for children in Years 2 and 6.
The Parents/Carers, as well as the children, are invited to give a written comment on the report,
which can be discussed with the teacher before the term closes if you wish.
(c) Class Assemblies
On some Wednesdays, we hold a whole school assembly in which one class shares items from their
on-going class work. We are very pleased to welcome the parents of children in the class taking
assembly that week to come and watch. We also hold themed assemblies at Christmas, Easter and
at the end of the year, when parents/carers and governors are invited to enjoy.
(d) 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 and Numeracy. It also encourages children to develop the
confidence, initiative and self-discipline needed to study on their own.
There is progression in the type and quantity of homework as pupils move through the school.
Recommended amounts can be found in the Homework Policy, located in the main reception near
the Office. Please help your child with their homework, but do not do it for them. All homework will be
given a written or verbal acknowledgement.
An important part of homework is reading. It is recommended that all primary age pupils should
either read to a parent, listen to a parent read to them, or read alone if a fluent reader, for at least 10
to 20 minutes a day. Your child brings home library and reading books regularly. There is an
accompanying record booklet in which you can comment when you have read with your child.
Please make sure that school books are kept clean and safe in a suitable book bag, obtainable from
the school office. As children progress through the school, we encourage the older children to
become more independent, through maintaining their own reading journal. When this is the case, we
request parents/carers to simply check their child’s journal from time to time, to ensure it is being
completed regularly.
Children who do not return, or fail to complete their homework suitably, may be required to stay in
during their playtime or lunchtime to complete unfinished work.
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 7
(e) 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. Other ways of helping include organising library books, covering books and
mounting children’s work.
(f) 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. Although we can’t promise to fulfil all of your wishes and suggestions, it is still
important for us to know how you feel about the school and local community.
(g) 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.
Homework Expectations
Reception Children
Reading books to be shared, read, discussed and enjoyed. We expect parent/carers to read with
their child every day and sign and comment in the child’s reading record. Children will also be given
a piece of homework with a Numeracy focus each week, along with some form of Literacy
homework.
Years 1 and 2
We follow government guidance recommending about an hour a week. Tasks include:
• Spellings brought home on a Monday for a test on Friday
• Reading books, perhaps with a list of words to practise
• Numeracy and/or Literacy or Science work
Years 3 and 4
We follow government guidance recommending about 11/2 hours a week. Tasks include:
• Spellings and times tables brought home on a Monday for a test on Friday
• A sentence to be written for each of the spellings
• Reading books
• Some research or finishing a task
• Completing a book review or a reading log book
Years 5 and 6
We follow government guidance recommending about 30 minutes each day. This means that on
some days there will be more set; on others there may be less. Homework develops skills for
independent learning and helps ease the transition to secondary school. Tasks include:
• Spellings and times tables brought home on a Monday for a
test on Friday
• Maths challenges
• Extensions to Numeracy or Literacy work
• Unfinished or extension work from a topic
• Reading books
• Completing a book review or a reading log book
• Research
For Year 6, part of the homework set from January to may will be
revision of Numeracy, Literacy and Science for the KS2 SATS.
CURRICULUM
Key Stages 1 and 2
The Mawney Foundation School has introduced a new curriculum this year (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.
Collective Worship is in accordance with the 1988 Education Act. All children attend an act of
worship sometime during the school day. The content reflects the broad traditions and moral values
of Christian Belief.
The Health Education policy of the school includes Sex and Relationships Education and aims to
provide children with relevant information in a sensitive and balanced manner taking due account of
the value of family life. Children are taught basic principles of healthy living and learn about
themselves and their bodies.
Health and Sex and Relationships Education, which form an integral part of the school’s curriculum,
are concerned with the development of the whole child. The two are closely linked and provided for
in a manner appropriate to age and development. At all times the correct terminology will be used.
It is important that children should be well prepared about the physical and emotional changes that
take place in their lives. The school nurse holds a drop-in session each month, between 8:30am and
9:00am. In addition to this, the dental health team, police liaison officer and other agencies are
involved as appropriate.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the Sex and Relationships Education lessons by
writing to the head teacher.
PEER MEDIATION
The Mawney Foundation School was one of the first primary schools in Havering to train pupils to
act as mediators for the children to help resolve playground disagreements, as well as to support
new pupils to the school. The school also trains EAL pupils to support new pupils to the school who
do not speak English when they start school. We are proud of the responsible way the peer
mediators have undertaken their training and work co-operatively to carry out their mediation.
CIRCLE TIME
Each class has a weekly circle time session. This enables children to discuss social issues and to
address any problems that may arise in the classroom or playground. It is also used to discuss
issues and ideas raised during School Council
meetings.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The Mawney Foundation School operates a School
Council for all the pupils. It provides the children with
a means of communication between themselves, the
staff, governors and fundraisers which enables their
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 10
views to be expressed and considered. Consisting of three representatives elected from each Key
Stage 2 class, as well as 3 pupils from KS1 and Reception, it meets regularly to discuss issues of
importance and also introduces the children to citizenship and democracy in a realistic way.
Councillors report back to their classes on decisions as well as raising new issues which are
generated in class discussion.
Children from the School Council are also responsible for organising an annual Action Plan, which
works in partnership with the Whole School Action Plan, to work towards or achieve common goals.
Last year, the School Council started their own School Council Shop, selling items (between 20p
and £3) each Friday on the playground during lunchtime. The pupils used money raised to buy
additional resources for the playground and classrooms.
PLAYGROUND LEADERS
Each year, a number of children from KS2 are appointed and trained
as ‘playground leaders’. They are responsible for engaging the other
children in active, team building activities, as well as teaching the
KS1 children to play new games and develop new skills.
ORGANISATION OF CLASSES
There is one year group to each class, and all classes are of mixed ability.
There is subject teaching in the core subjects of Literacy, Numeracy, Science, ICT, RE and PE but
cross-curricular themes are used to meet the demands of the National Curriculum. The school will be
introducing cross-curricular themed topics from September 2010.
At Key Stage 1 and the Foundation Stage, children are taught for 21 ½ hours and at Key stage 2 for
23 ¾ hours
CODE OF PRACTICE
Children with special educational needs are assessed at different stages according to the National
Code of Practice for Special Needs (2001).
The school policy for Special Educational Needs was reviewed in 2002 following the publication of
the new Code of Practice.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE (EAL)
Children who have English as an additional
language may receive extra help from Miss Farrow,
who works within the school as the English as an
Additional Language (EAL) Teaching Assistant.
She works 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 Mrs J. Keylock, who
works for the local authority.
Parents/Carers of any child/children who work with
Miss Farrow or Mrs Keylock, will be informed and
asked to sign all relevant permissions slips, before support commences.
HOUSES
Our school aims to ensure that every child has equal access to the curriculum, and will make every
effort to provide children with the support they require to have access to the curriculum. This means
no child will be discriminated against on the grounds of their gender, ability or their family’s race,
colour, religion or social status.
The Mawney Foundation School values all its pupils equally. Our society is multiracial and culturally
diverse and our school population reflects this. We value and respect each other, whatever our
different races, languages, cultures or religions. We do not tolerate any racist behaviour or unfair
treatment in our school.
We have a policy which defines racist behaviour in all its aspects and details clear strategies for
dealing with racist incidents. The Equal Opportunities and Race Equality Policy can be located in the
foyer area in the Office reception area.
LEARNING RESOURCES
The school has an excellent range of ICT
learning resources:
All computers throughout the school are
networked. The ICT suite is equipped with an
interactive whiteboard and 16 computer work-
stations, all connected to the internet. All
classes are timetabled to use the ICT suite.
The school is proud of its well-equipped music room, which is used regularly by each class.
Children in Years 3-6 can also choose to learn to play the violin, receiving instruction from tutors
from The Havering School of Music. Tuition is received weekly by the children. If you would like your
child to receive this tuition, please collect and complete an application form from the School Office.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
A school uniform policy operates in the school. It is a good way of helping the children to feel part of
the school community. It also has a considerable effect on the general discipline of the school.
Please support us by sending your child in uniform.
The following items should all be appropriately labelled with the child’s name.
Clothing & Footwear:
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)
Plain grey tailored shorts (summer months)
Red and white Gingham pattern dresses (summer months)
Plain red white polo shirt or polo shirt embroidered with the school logo (optional) or a plain white
collared shirt
Red sweatshirts or fleeces printed with the school logo, or a plain red cardigan
Black, flat-soled shoes
PE Kit: stored in a named PE bag or small ruck-sack.
• Plain red or red school logo T shirt
• Plain black shorts
• Hair ties for children with long hair
• Plain black track suits
• Plimsoles and trainers for outdoor games
• One piece swimming costumes and cap in Year 5.
*All items containing the school logo are available from the school office, with individual orders being
placed to our suppliers on a regular basis.
For health, safety and security reasons, children should not wear jewellery of any kind for school
since it is inappropriate for many curricular activities. It is the stated policy of the Local Education
Authority and the school’s governing body to forbid the wearing of any jewellery in P.E. and Games
lessons.
ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME
BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE
Our aim is to promote and
encourage good behaviour from all
children at all times. We have clear
expectations of the good behaviour
we wish to see at The Mawney
Foundation School to support and
consolidate our caring ethos:
• Listen carefully to adults
instructions and acted upon
them.
• Respect others and their
property.
• Display excellent behaviour on the playground.
• Use honest, kind and helpful words and encouraged others to do the same.
• Play appropriate games, involving and helping others.
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 15
• Set a good example for others, in everything you say and do.
We operate a policy of zero tolerance to fighting, including play-fighting. Children are taught
to walk away and tell an adult. The school will not tolerate retaliation in any manner.
Behaviour Strategy
In response to pupils’, parents’/carers’ concerns about behaviour and communication, The Mawney
Foundation School has implemented a behaviour strategy within the school. The strategy has been
discussed and explained with all pupils, as well as the staff and governors.
On the negative side, if a child breaks one of the school rules and does not heed the first and
second warning from staff, a child may receive a Red Slip. If this occurs, the parents/carers will be
sent a letter to inform them of this. If a child receives 3 Red Slips in a half term, the child will be
excluded from the playground at break times and lunch times for a period of between 3-5 days.
The new strategy within the classroom, like the playground system, involves staff focusing upon the
good behaviour, observing children doing the right thing. House points and weekly awards will be
presented to children trying hard with their learning, being good role models, or for carrying out kind
and helpful acts.
If a child breaks one of the classroom rules, the teacher/staff member will record the child’s name on
a tracking sheet. If he/she breaks 3 rules during the day, the staff member will send the child to a
time-out classroom for a period of 15 minutes. If this occurs, the teacher/staff member will send a
letter home to communicate this with parents/carers. If the child is sent out a second time during the
day, they will be sent to a Senior Member of Staff for 15 minutes, who will also communicate this to
parents in the form of a letter. If the child is sent out a third time in a day, they will be removed for
the rest of that session, with the parents/carers being called in to see the Head Teacher.
All letters sent to parents/carers have reply slips attached to the bottom of the letter, allowing the
parents/carers to respond to the Green and Red Slips letters. We hope that all parents/carers
support The Mawney Foundation School’s behaviour strategy, in order to ensure the children’s
safety, as well as promoting and encouraging positive behaviour within the school.
We expect parental co-operation and support in encouraging our aims and expectations of good
behaviour. If you have any concerns about your child’s behaviour, please see the class teacher.
Bullying
This is an on-going and conscious desire to hurt or frighten someone, and is in conflict with our
school ethos.
The pupil’s parent/carer will be informed when it has been necessary to use reasonable force to
control or restrain a pupil.
PUNCTUALITY
Lateness will be monitored. If a child is late on three occasions the school’s concern will be raised
with the parent/carer. Lateness thirty minutes after registers have closed will be recorded as an
unauthorised absence.
MONITORING OF ATTENDANCE
All children’s attendance will be monitored monthly by a member of the leadership team, as well as
the Educational Welfare Officer. All children’s record of attendance will be reported at least annually
to parents/carers and pupils.
Disappointing attendance will be brought to the parents/carers attention in person and, if no
improvement was then noted, by letter. All pupils whose attendance fell below 90%, after a half term
in school, would be placed on ATTENDANCE WATCH. The child’s attendance record would then be
considered in detail, each month, by a member of the leadership team, as well as the Educational
Welfare Officer. Where absence did not stem from an annual term time holiday, or obvious period of
illness, the attendance of such children could become a cause for further action. Parents/carers
would be notified of the concern and invited to comment; the school would then look to work further
with the parent/carer, and child, using a full range of strategies to improve the child’s attendance.
This includes:
• Absences and lateness will be rigorously monitored.
• Individual and class stickers will be given for punctuality. Punctuality will be encouraged as
part of the class and school ethos.
• Certificates will be awarded termly to children who achieve 100% attendance.
• Children who achieve 100% attendance in an academic year will receive an extra
reward/certificate.
PENALTY NOTICES
The school will refer the matter to the Educational Welfare Service who will consider issuing a fixed
penalty notice as determined by the Havering Code of Conduct on Penalty Notices in the following
circumstance:
• The parent/carer had taken holiday days without permission;
• Having been placed on MEDICAL WATCH, the child had twenty sessions of unauthorised
absences in a twelve week period;
• And in other categories as outlined in the above code such as for children picked up on
truancy sweeps.
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS
Occasionally it may be necessary for the school to contact you urgently if your child is taken ill or has
an accident. Please make sure you keep the school
office informed and up to date with any changes of
address and telephone numbers (including mobile
and home numbers), as well as alternative
emergency contacts. Please remember to keep your
mobile switched on.
First Aid
A number of Teaching and Support Staff are all qualified
in First Aid, including Paediatric First Aid. Other members
of staff have also had Basic First Aid training.
If a child is unwell the head teacher or a member of the senior management team may give
permission for them to be taken home.
Medication
No medicines may be administered in school by school staff, except for medication for asthma,
diabetes and epilepsy.
Inhalers for Key Stage 1 children are kept in the First Aid room. Each one is kept separately and
marked with the child’s name and instructions for use. Key Stage 2 children should keep their
inhalers with them at all times.
Illness
CHILDREN’S SAFETY
For the safety and welfare of your own child and all the children
in the school, please take careful note of the following
information:
The Playgrounds
The apparatus in the
playgrounds and the
traversing wall and
activity area in the Key
Stage 2 playground are
only for use when
supervised by a
member of staff. They should not be used before or after
school. Pre-school children are the responsibility of
parents both before and after school.
Pets are not allowed in the playground, no matter the
size.
Scooters, bicycles and scooter/skates must be walked or carried.
Car Park
This is for staff and official school visitors’ cars only. It is
not to be used as a pedestrian entrance because of the
danger to children.
Parents bringing their children to Breakfast Club or taking their
children home to lunch must not use the car park.
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 20
Smoking
The entire school site is a non-smoking zone, so please do not smoke in the playground. A survey of
our children found that they do not like to find cigarette ends where they play.
CHILD PROTECTION
The staff in all schools in the London Borough of Havering have a responsibility to promote the
welfare of the children in their care. The LEA also requires that staff safeguard the welfare of
children by referring any serious concerns that they might have to the Head teacher.
In cases of serious concern the school has a legal duty to make a referral to the Education Welfare
Department and Social Services.
As soon as a child is reported missing, all staff without children in their care are informed and the
site is methodically searched, including the grounds.
If the child is not found (usually within 10 minutes) the parents are informed to check the child has
not gone home and the police are contacted via a 999 emergency call.
Protocol for children not collected at the end of the school day
All children are dismissed by their teacher at the end of the day. Children stay with their teacher
until an appointed adult collects them. If the child has not been collected by the time all the other
children have been dismissed, they are taken to the school reception.
Office staff telephone the parent/guardian to see how long they will be and then inform the child to
reassure them that their parent is on their way.
If a parent is unable to be contacted, the head teacher/senior leadership team are informed and they
decide the best course of action. In extreme cases e.g. if a child has not been collected by 6pm
social services will be informed.
It is therefore vital to keep the school updated of any changes to mobile phone numbers/contact
persons etc
SCHOOL VISITS
Educational visits are arranged during the year. If a visit involves coaches we only use those with
seat belts. Under government regulations education provided during the school day should be free.
The Governors adopted the Havering Policy on the issue of charging for visits. We therefore ask
parents for a voluntary contribution towards visits. No child would be omitted if a parent were unable
or unwilling to make a contribution. However if a substantial part of the cost is not covered by
contributions the visit is unlikely to take place.
A Year 6 Residential Trip is offered each year for the children. As the cost of this trip is significantly
higher than day trips, the number of children who request a place will determine whether that
particular year group go on their residential trip. We aim for at least 75% of the children to attend in
order to consider running the residential trip each year.
COMMUNITY LINKS
We encourage children’s social awareness by close links with the wider community:
• At Harvest, children organise entertainment and refreshments for senior citizens. We also have
close liaison with a local residential home for old people
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 21
• The Reading Club has also established a successful link with local book store Water Stones,
which includes visits to the store to read and review the latest titles!
• The choir sings in local retirement home.
• We support various charities throughout the year. Most of the events are initiated and organised
by the pupils and School Council.
• The school is also improving links with the local community and local businesses, in order to
provide opportunities for children to visit local businesses, as well as having guests and speakers
within the school.
• We are also establishing links with local and national businesses, in order to improve the quality
of provision for the children and local community. We currently have links with B&Q, GBP Real
Estate, and Bellway Homes. If you work for, or run, a business who might be interested in
working with the school, please speak to Mr Brown, or another member of the Senior
Leadership Team.
We are always on the lookout for new parent/community governors, so if you think you would
like to be involved, please inform the Office or Head teacher.
School dinners
Since May 2005, healthy school meals have been served.
The meals are provided by Havering Catering Services and
are served in the KS2 hall. Copies of menus are sent to
parents and also displayed in the school.
Children can
make their own
selection from the
range of hot and
cold meals available each day (including vegetarian
options). There is a set charge of £1.85 (Price at time of
printing), which includes a protein, potato or bread
choice, vegetable or salad and dessert.
Water is always available, or a fruit drink, juice or milk
may be purchased at an extra cost.
Dinner tickets
can be
purchased each
Thursday between 3:00pm and 3:30pm, inside the Infants
Building, off the Infants Playground.
Packed lunches
Packed lunches should be brought in a lunch box clearly marked with your child’s name. We do not
permit the children to bring drinks in glass bottles or cans for safety reasons. No fizzy drinks,
chocolate or sweets are allowed. Parents are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch for their
children.
Behaviour
During lunchtime, the children are under the supervision of Midday Assistants (MDAs). MDAs are
members of staff and children are expected to follow all instructions as they would if it was a teacher,
and treat them with politeness and respect.
The MDA’s follow the school behaviour policy, and thus issue green and red slips. Any child who
does not respond to MDAs instructions or consistently misbehaves during the lunch break may
receive a red slip, or have to stay with an MDA for a period of their lunchtime(s). In accordance with
the Behaviour Policy, if the misbehaviour continues, they may be excluded at lunchtime for a period
of time.
School Library
The School Library is open daily for all children who do not want to go out to play in the playground
or wish to stay in to read or do their homework. The library is supervised by a MDA.
In addition to this, children who do not complete their homework or class tasks may be instructed to
complete it in the library during their lunchtime.
Morning break
KS2 children may only bring fruit to eat at break time. Alternatively, they can purchase healthy
snacks costing between 10p and 30p from the Snack Trolley. As the Government funding provides
free daily fruit for the Key Stage 1 children, it is not necessary to send any additional fruit in for any
KS1 child.
Milk is available for the Key Stage 1 children – cost per term to be advised. Children who do not
drink milk can bring in still water in a named drinking bottle.
DRINKING WATER
Children are actively encouraged to bring a
clear sport top bottle of still drinking water,
marked with their name, to keep in their
classroom. It has to be taken home daily in
order to ensure the bottles are kept clean
and hygienic.
You can purchase water bottles from the
School Office, at a cost of £1.35 each.
There are water fountains in both
playgrounds.
If you would like more information about the Pre-School child, please contact Mrs Sharon Long on
07974104975.
The school is also able to invite parents to make voluntary contributions towards the cost of any
aspect of school work e.g. cookery, educational visits, visiting groups etc.
COMPLAINTS
As a requirement of the Education Reform Act the Local Authority has developed formal procedures
which specify how complaints about the curriculum and collective worship are to be handled. When
a complaint about such matters is made it should, in the first instance, be dealt with through informal
discussions with the head teacher. Should the matter remain unresolved informally, the complaint
may then be considered formally by the governing body.
Parents may also contact Ofsted with any complaints in writing to the following address:
THE MAWNEY FOUNDATION SCHOOL 25
Ofsted,
Royal Exchange Buildings,
St. Ann’s Square,
Manchester M2 7LA
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
The Freedom of Information Act requires publicly funded bodies, including schools, to be
clear about the information they publish. We have produced a publication scheme setting out all the
information we publish on a regular basis and where to find it. Ask the school office to let you see
the scheme or provide you with a copy free of charge.
SCHOOL TERM, HOLIDAY DATES AND STAFF INSET DAYS 2009 – 2010
Autumn Term 2009 Monday, 6th September 2010 – Friday, 22nd October 2010
Monday, 1st November 2010 – Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Spring Term 2010 Wednesday 5th January 2011 – Friday, 18th February 2011
Monday, 28th February 2011 – Friday, 8th April 2011
Summer Term 2010 Tuesday, 26th April 2011 – Friday 27th May 2011
Monday, 6th June 2011 – Friday, 22nd July 2011
Dates of holidays
Summer 2009 Monday, 26th July 2010 – Friday, 3rd September 2010
Autumn Half Term 2009 Monday, 25th October 2010 – Friday 29th October 2010
Christmas 2009 Thursday, 22rd December 2010 – Monday, 3rd January 2011
Spring Half Term 2010 Monday, 21st February 2011 – Friday, 25th February 2011
Easter 2010 Friday, 11th April 2011 – Monday, 25thth April 2011
Bank Holiday Monday, 25th April 2011
May Day 2010 Monday, 2nd May 2011
Summer Half Term 2010 Monday, 30th May 2011 – Friday, 3rd June 2011
Summer 2010 Monday, 25th July 2011 – September 2011