Policies

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You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

Discussion will play a major part in numeracy lessons, children will be encouraged at all times to talk through the process they have used to get their answer. They develop the ethos –‘let’s do it together’. We avoid putting pupils in a test situation when it is not needed. We do calculations in context – start with a problem and unravel the calculations and we actively encourage the children to estimate an answer before attempting a calculation and explain the reasons for their estimation.

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Sandal Magna Community Academy believes that all education should be free at the point of access, and tries very hard, within its limited resources, to support this philosophy.

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School Governing Bodies are under a duty to establish a procedure for dealing with general complaints relating to aspects of the school and to ensure these are publicised to parents and others.

This model procedure is intended to be a good practice guide that will apply to most general complaints received by schools. However, some complaints are subject to separate statutory procedures instead of the general complaints procedure:

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Our school’s curriculum consists of planned activities that we organise in order to promote learning and personal growth and development. It includes not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 but also the range of extra-curricular activities that the school provides in order to enrich the experience of the pupils. It also includes the ‘hidden curriculum’ - what the pupils learn from the way they are treated and expected to behave. We want pupils to grow into positive, responsible people who can work and cooperate with others while at the same time develop their knowledge and skills, so that they can achieve their true potential.

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You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

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GDPR stands for:  General Data Protection Regulation.  Although the school has now been working in line with the Data Protection Act from 1998, new regulations in relation to your personal data came into force from 25^th May 2018.  We will ensure that personal data is protected and kept safely and securely.  It will ensure that its policy for data protection is used as the basis for collecting, storing, accessing, sharing and deleting personal date.  The school will use the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) as the benchmark for its standard for protecting personal data.

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You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

We are committed to be fully inclusive where all members of our school are treated fairly and equally. By working in partnership with children, families and partner agencies, we ensure that all children receive the support they need to access all aspects of school life. We respect each child as an individual and have high expectations and aspirations for all.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child and would like to speak to us at school, then please do not hesitate to contact our SENCO - Miss Rebecca Abernethy.

Once you have done this, if you remain concerned and want to make a complaint about the school’s SEN Support please follow the school’s Complaint procedure.

This lunchtime policy is an integral part of the Sandal Magna Positive Behaviour expectations. Playtimes and lunchtimes should be an enjoyable and valuable experience for children where through play they can discover, explore and develop an understanding of the environment around them.

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Our key principles of marking are as follows: Marking and feedback is to be embedded in classroom practice. It is an aspect of assessment which is used to improve learning and inform planning. Teachers and pupils need to clearly understand the learning objective (WALT) and success criteria (WISH) for each piece of work. Marking should be positive and specific and relate to the WALT / WISH. Pupils should be involved in the assessment process, for example through self assessment, or dialogue with teachers or peers. One reason for having a marking and feedback policy is to ensure consistent practice throughout the school.

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The Medicines in School policy is designed to establish a framework for the safe administration of medicines in school. The administration of medicine is the responsibility of parents and carers. In cases where the administration of medicines is routine and straightforward and where the parent asks the school to act in loco parentis.

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Sandal Magna Community Academy believes that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is vital and unique in its contribution to a pupil’s physical and emotional development and health. The Physical Education curriculum aims to provide for pupils’ increasing self- confidence through an ability to manage themselves successfully in a variety of situations.

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At Sandal Magna Community Academy we believe that planning is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Planning is aided by previous and ongoing assessments of the children. Assessments allow teachers to plan work for classes, groups and individual children enabling their next steps of learning to be catered for.

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At Sandal Magna Community Academy we have high aspirations and ambitions for our children and we believe that no child should be left behind. We strongly believe that it is not about where you come from but your thirst for knowledge and your dedication and commitment to learning that make the difference between success and failure. We are determined to ensure that our children are given every chance to reach their full potential.

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You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

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You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

You can download a copy of this policy here.

Any attempt to continue to raise standards in our school must be focused on the classroom. Continued and sustained improvement is dependent upon sustaining the high quality of teaching and learning that is taking place on a daily basis. Across our school the expectation is that all pupils are provided with high quality learning experiences that lead to consistently high levels of pupil achievement.

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Our employees will often be the first to notice if there is something seriously wrong within their workplace. Sometimes it may seem difficult to speak up because of feelings of disloyalty, or because of a fear of harassment or victimisation. We expect the highest standards of behaviour and all employees have a responsibility to voice any concerns they have, normally with their manager or Head Teacher. This Whistleblowing policy is independent and confidential. It can be anonymous if you wish. We will make sure that you will not be victimised or suffer disadvantage if you report your genuine concerns.

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