12th July 2024
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Teachers |
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Reception |
Miss Arbuckle |
Mrs Carter, Miss Wright |
Miss Aqsa; Mr Jay |
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1 |
Miss Bill |
Miss Leary |
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2 |
Miss Griffiths |
Miss Wright |
Mrs Arnold |
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3 |
Mr Hollis |
Miss Lennon |
Miss Johnson |
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4 |
Mrs Potter & Mrs McFeely |
Mrs Wilcock |
Mrs Arnold |
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5 |
Miss Mabbett |
Mrs Johal |
Mr Jay; Miss Aqsa |
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6 |
Miss Eddy |
Mrs Watkins |
Mrs P-W; Mrs Johal |
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Forest School |
Mrs McFeely |
Miss Lennon; Mr Jay |
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Intervention / Supply: |
Mrs Onslow, Mrs Chandler, Mrs Fletcher |
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Senior Leadership Team |
Mrs Clewley - Head Teacher Mrs Newitt - Deputy Head Teacher, EYFS Lead Mrs Rogers - SENDCo |
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Office & Premises Team |
Mrs Matthews - Office Manager Mrs Price - Admin Assistant Mrs Sinclair - Admin Assistant Mr Leonard - Caretaker |
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*Teaching Assistant
Year 4 have been working with Miss Dodd from Warwickshire Sings throughout the year, and this week they delivered a fantastic performance for the whole school. The concert featured their favourite songs, including two and three-part harmonies. They concluded their performance with a lively Spanish song, showcasing their impressive Spanish dance moves. It was a delightful display of their hard work and talent, and we are very proud of their achievements.
A huge thank you to Miss Dodd for training our performers throughout the year!
LEAVE OF ABSENCE DURING TERM TIME
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
The Supreme Court clarified has clarified the law on unauthorised leave, including holidays, during term time (Platt v Isle of Wight 2017). The Supreme Court has made clear that attending school ‘regularly’ means that the children must attend school on every day that they are required to do so. As such, the parents of any child who is absent from school without authorisation for any length of time are likely to be considered as committing an offence under s444 of the Education Act 1996.
The law states a leave of absence may only be granted by a school if an application is made in advance and if it considers there are exceptional circumstances relating to the application.
Schools must judge each application individually considering the specific facts and circumstances and relevant background context behind each request.
A leave of absence is granted entirely at the school’s discretion. Generally, a need or desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of leisure and recreation would not constitute an exceptional circumstance.
Where a leave of absence is granted, the school will determine the number of days a pupil can be absent from school.
When making an application for Leave of Absence parents are advised to give sufficient information and time to allow the Head Teacher the opportunity to consider all the exceptional circumstances and to notify parents of their decision. The school may also request further information on the application and supporting documentation where appropriate.
It is advised that if the resident parent has not received notification or a response regarding the leave of absence application, it is their responsibility to ascertain if the leave is authorised prior to the start of the leave.
The school can only consider Leave of Absence requests which are made by the ‘resident’ parent i.e. the parent with whom the child normally resides.
Where applications for leave of absence are made in advance and refused, the child is expected to be in school on the dates set out in the application. If the child is absent during that period, it will be recorded as an unauthorised absence. Where a leave of absence is requested, but additional days taken either prior to or after the request may be considered as part of the leave of absence.
Leave of Absences which are not made in advance cannot be authorised in line with legislation. This will result in the absence being recorded as ‘unauthorised’.
All matters of unauthorised absence relating to a Leave of Absence will be referred to the Warwickshire Attendance Service, part of Warwickshire County Council. Penalty Notices are issued in accordance with Warwickshire County Council’s Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices and in the first instance, as an alternative to prosecution proceedings.
Leave of Absence taken in the academic year 2023-24
It is important to note, Penalty Notices are issued to each parent of each absent child, (for example 2 children and 2 parents, means each parent will receive 2 invoices in the amount of £120 each, totalling £240 for both children, this is reduced to £60 per child if paid within 21 days).
Where a Penalty Notice is not paid within the required timeframe as set out on the notice, the matter will be referred to Warwickshire County Council’s Legal Services to consider instigating criminal proceedings under S444 Education Act 1996.
Leave of Absence taken in the academic year 2024-25
The law relating to Penalty Notices is due to change with effect from 1 September 2024. Therefore Penalty Notices issued for Leave of Absences taken after this date will be issued in accordance with the updated legislation.
- Penalty Notices are issued to each parent of each absent child, (for example 2 children and 2 parents, means each parent will receive 2 invoices – 4 in total).
o First Leave of Absence offence: The Penalty Notice amount of £160 to be paid within 28 days, this is reduced to £80 each child if paid within 21 days.
o Second Leave of Absence offence within a 3 year period (from the date of issue of the first penalty notice): The amount of £160 paid within 28 days. No reduced amount,
- Payment plans will not be offered and/or payments received outside of the 28 day period will not be accepted. Where a penalty notice expires unpaid the matter will be referred to Warwickshire County Council’s Legal Services to consider criminal prosecution.
- Third Leave of Absence offence within a 3 year period (from the date of issue of the first penalty notice) A penalty notices will be not be issued and the matter will be referred to Warwickshire County Council’s Legal Services to consider instigating criminal prosecution proceedings under S444 of Education Act 1996.
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Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form via parents3002@welearn365.com.
Key Information
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Summer Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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Remaining: 15.7 Half Term Cup Assembly |
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Teacher-Led Clubs (4 wks) |
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10 June – 5 July [ALL CLUBS FINISHED] |
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15/7/24 |
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Half Term Cup presentation |
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15/7/24 wk |
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Healthy School Week |
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15/7/24 |
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Open Evening |
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16/7/24 |
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Sports’ Day and Family Picnic |
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17/7/24 |
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Reserve Sports’ Day and Family Picnic |
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19/7/24 |
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Leavers’ Assembly |
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19/7/24 |
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HALF DAY! INSET Afternoon. School closes at midday/noon |
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Autumn Term (1) |
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2-3/9/24 |
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INSET Days. No children in school |
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4/9/24 |
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School year 2024/2025 begins! |
