Policies | Steyning Primary School

Policy On Whole School Activities

Whole School Activity Policy Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Rationale Over the past few years sedentary living patterns and unhealthy dietary habits are becoming more prevalent in our society, leading to a rise in obesity and other related illnesses. There is a strong link that suggests a moderate-intensity of physical activity...

Policy On How To Be A Good Reading Buddy

How To Be A Good Reading Buddy Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” First things first, let them choose the book. You might think that the book is too hard for them but don’t worry as you will be doing most of the reading to start with. Your aim is to help the child you are reading with to realise that reading is enjoyable...

Policy On How Children Learn

How Children Learn Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” How children learn and Teachers teach This is at the heart of what happens in school. The statement is deliberately put with children learning first as all teaching should be directed to the needs of children when they learn. Each lesson is built around the learning objectives...

Policy On Aims And Objectives

Policy On Aims And Objectives Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Schools Aims and Objectives The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian...

Policy on Art and Design

Policy 5: Art and Design Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives To stimulate the children’s creativity and imagination by providing visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world. To develop children’s understanding of colour, form, texture, pattern and their ability...

Policy on Gardening

Policy : C35 Gardening Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives To involve children in the maintenance and development of the school grounds. To propagate and cultivate. To achieve South and South-East in Bloom School Grounds Gold. To increase the children’s knowledge about plants, including how to care for them. For...

Policy on Guided Reading

Policy 3: Guided Reading Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives To help children use independent reading strategies successfully. To be able to use and develop strategies “on the run”. Teaching Guided reading is best approached through small groups who have a similar reading level. The role of the teacher is...

Policy on Feedback to Children (Marking)

Policy on Feedback to Children (Marking) Creating a Brighter Future Objectives To provide feedback to the children, on their work, that will help them to improve their work. This should be undertaken in conjunction with Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP). To focus on evaluating children’s work based upon the learning objectives of the lesson. Background This policy is based upon...

Policy on Gifted and Talented Children

Policy 8: Gifted and Talented Children Creating a Brighter Future Aims To address the needs of Gifted and Talented children; to define the terminology; to identify Gifted and Talented children; to detail the provision of support; to address communication with parents. Good practice aims to meet all pupils’ needs in full, providing opportunities to help children show their abilities. Definitions Gifted:...

Policy on Accelerated learning

Policy on Accelerated learning Creating a Brighter Future The ALPS Lesson The basic requirements of the ALPS lesson are listed below. It is agreed school policy that we will follow this. All future observations, until indicated otherwise, will be based on this. The Beginnings of lessons Essential Be organised and well prepared. Have an opening activity for the children to do, including...

Policy on Writing

Policy C24: Writing Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives The Children should see themselves as good writers. Children to enjoy writing. Children will be able to write in several different genre. Children will be able to write for specific audiences To provide an environment that promotes writing. Children will have experienced...

Policy on Reading

Policy C15: Reading Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives The Children should see themselves as good readers. Children to enjoy reading. Children will recognise words and have a good phonic knowledge. Children will be able to understand, respond and interpret text. Children will know how a text works. Children will develop...

Policy on Information and Communication Technology

Policy C11: Information and Communication Technology Creating a Brighter Future “There’s no such thing as can’t do, only can’t do yet.” Objectives To provide all children with access to the full range of ICT. To cover the curriculum as identified in the National Curriculum, using the QCA Guidelines. To provide equal access and opportunities for all children. To build up the...

Policy on Children’s Behaviour

Policy on Children’s Behaviour Creating a Brighter Future Resilience Resourcefulness Responsibility Aims Our aim is for all children to be safe, healthy and happy. If this is not the case then every effort will be made to find out why and solve the problem. All children will be valued as individuals. Every child will be given equal opportunities. To...

Policy on Handwriting

Policy on Handwriting Creating a Brighter Future There is a close link between handwriting and spelling so this policy should be worked alongside Policy 17: spelling. Underlying Principles Children who learn a cursive script from the moment they start learning to write will be better spellers. (Charles Cripps) Children need to be able to write neatly so that they work can be accurately...