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Admissions
The admission policy is controlled by the school Govenors and the permitted number of admissions for 2011 is 30.
Children may be registered after their third birthday but this does not guarantee admission to the school until confirmation is given either by the school or the Authority.
In the Summer Term arrangements are made for parents and children to visit the school. Parents who wish to move their child from one maintained school to another are requested to first consult the Head of the present school and then to consult the Head of the intended school which caters for the same age range. Such changes of school are normally only permitted at the beginning of a school term except in the case of a changed address and will require confirmation from the new school or the Authority.
Admission arrangements - as of September 2011
Children may be admitted this academic year if their date of birth falls between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007.
Individual queries regarding admission can be dealt with by contacting the Headteacher (01934 620738) or Schools Admissions Section, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, Tel. No. (01275) 888327.
Parents wishing to view the school prior to applying for a place are welcome to do so by appointment.
Induction of Reception children
We understand that beginning school for the first time can be a daunting experience for little children, and so we aim to ease the transition between home and school.
Opportunity is given for several visits to school by children and their parents prior to admission. An extra booklet, with help and advice for parents of children who are starting school for the first time is given during these visits.
www.n-somerset.gov.uk\education\schools\admissions
Admissions Consultation
The schools admission arrangements are in conjunction with the North Somerset Co-ordinated Admission Scheme for admissions for 2010-11.
When administering the admission arrangements, the school will follow, unless where stated otherwise below, the definitions, procedures and timescales included within the Co-ordinated Scheme. To see a copy of the proposed scheme visit www.n-somerset.gov/admissions or contact the North Somerset School Admissions Team at the Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ, Tel: 01275 884794, email: cyps.admissions@n-somerset
1. Christ Church Church of England Primary School’s Governing Body, in accordance with the School's Voluntary Aided status, is responsible for admissions to the School.
2. It is the intention of the Governing Body to provide Educational Excellence through the Christian community of Christ Church Church of England Primary School.
The over-subscription criteria will be reviewed annually by the Governing Body and published after consultation with other local admissions authorities including
3. The Admission Number for Christ Church Church of England Primary School, is 30 and this is the number of places available in each year group.
The Over-subscription criteria for the 2010-11 school year
If the number of applications for admission exceeds the Admission Number, the Governors will admit in accordance with these criteria in the following order of priority:-
(a) Children in Care.
(b) Children whose older sibling will be attending the school at the time of admission.
(c) To try to avoid children from the same family (for example twins, triplets) within the same intake year group, being offered places at different schools, children with a sibling within the same intake year group where Christ Church Church of England Primary is School nearest to the home address, measured in a direct line between the address points of the child’s home and the main entrance to the school indicated on the LA’s computerised system(s).
(d) Children living closest to the school. The distances will be measured in a direct line between the address points of the child’s home and main school entrance indicated on the Authority’s computerised system(s).
In the event that a final place(s) can not be allocated as it is impossible to further define a difference between applications (for example determining an allocation from persons of the same household such as children of multiple
births or residing in the same household/building, or other applications where the distances are equal), priority will be given to those living closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking route from the address point of the child’s home indicated on NSLA computerised system(s), to the nearest entrance to the school site. If these distances are also equal, the final place(s) allocation will be determined by drawing lots.
In the event that a final place(s) cannot be allocated as it is impossible to further define a difference between applications (for example determining an allocation from persons of the same household such as children of multiple births or residing in the same household/building or other applications where the distances are equal), priority will be given to those living closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking rote from the address point of the pupil’s home indicated on the Authority’s Computerised System(s), to the nearest entrance to the school site. If these distances are also equal, the final place(s) allocation will be determined by drawing lots.
Where a school is named in a child’s Statement of Special Educational Needs the Admission Authority is legally required to admit the child to the school. Such children will therefore be allocated places before the over-subscription criteria are applied.
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is mindful of the provisions of the Equality Act 2006, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976 (as amended 2000) and the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005, and the Human Rights Act 1998 when setting its policies to ensure all children are given equal opportunities to obtain a school place.
Attendance
Absence
If your child will not be in school for any reason:
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On the first morning of absence, RING 01934 620738 before 10.00a.m. and leave a message on the answer phone or with a member of staff.
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Please leave your name, your child’s name and the name of your child’s class teacher.
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Please say why your child will not be in school (illness, medical appointment, etc.)
- Please give an indication of when your child will be back in school if you can.
Mrs Mears will listen to all the messages after 10.00 a.m. If a child is not in school and we have not received a message, she will ring you to check that your child is safe.
Punctuality
The bell rings at 8.45 a.m. This allows children to be in their classes ready for the register to be taken.
If your child arrives in school between 8.55 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. they will be marked as late in the register.
If your child arrives after the gate has shut at 9.00 a.m., we will ask you to bring your child to the office and sign the late book, but your child will then be marked as having an unauthorised absence.
It is important that you bring your child to the office if they arrive after 9.00 a.m. so we know exactly how many children are in school in case there is a fire or other emergency.
REMEMBER, THE NUMBER TO PHONE IF YOUR CHILD IS ILL
01934 620738
Holidays in Term Time
Fixed penalty fines will be issued where unauthorised holiday or unauthorised absence totals 5 days or more.
A term time holiday form should be obtained from the school before booking a holiday.
School Uniform
Girls
White shirt or blouse
Grey skirt or trousers
Grey or white socks
Boys
White shirt, grey trousers, grey socks
Navy v-neck jumpers and crew neck sweatshirts, both with the school badge, may be ordered through the secretary at the school. A school tie is available from H.H. Brown and Sons, 59/61 Meadow Street. Sweatshirts or jumpers from other shops can be purchased.
Sensible shoes should be worn to school, not trainers.
P.E.
Shorts – black, ‘T’ shirt – white
Girls may prefer black leotards
Black P.E. daps
Games
Juniors only
Football boots or trainers
A sweatshirt or tracksuit is useful in cold weather.
Swimming costumes are required by Years 3,4,5 and 6 only.
A kit bag of some description is essential for all children to keep their P.E. kit in. Sports bags are most suitable and are sold annually from school.
School Meals
A hot meal with choice is available but parents may choose to send their child with a packed lunch or even have them home for dinner.
Lunch money is payable on Mondays and should be placed in an envelope bearing the child’s name and the amount enclosed. Cheques for dinner money should be made payable to North Somerset Council.
Applications for free school meals should be made to the Education Welfare Officer at Somerset House,
We ask for one week’s notice in writing, if a child wishes to change from school lunches to packed lunches or vice versa.
For children bringing sandwiches the food should be packed in a named, sealed container. Drinks in plastic bottles or cartons are permitted. Fizzy or hot drinks are not permissible.
Free school meals
In certain circumstances parents may be able to obtain assistance from the authority in the form of provision of free school meals. Details and forms can be obtained from the School office or by contacting the Schools Admissions Team, Telephone no: 01275 884078.
Lunchtime Supervision
School Meals Supervisory Assistants (S.M.S.A.s) are employed by the school to supervise the children in the dining hall and playgrounds at lunchtime.
The children can ask any of the S.M.S.A.s for help or support,. The S.M.S.A.s can award smiley face stamps or thumbs down stamps in accordance with our behaviour policy.
Milk and fruit
Milk can be purchased for all children direct from The School Milk Service Ltd. Information from Mrs Foote in the office. The cost is approximately 15p a day for a third of a pint.
Fruit can be eaten during the morning break. No sweets, gum, biscuits or chocolate is to be brought into the school as we like to encourage the children to eat healthily.
Menu
Click Here to view school menu (PDF format).
Travel Map
In order for pupils to safely plan their route to and from our school, we have provided parents and carers with a local map showing safe walking routes and approximate journey times. You can download this map as a PDF file below. Please note you will need Adobe Reader.
Download: School-Travel-Map.pdf