3rd November- 9.30 22nd November- 1.30 New Entrants Meetings 2016 3rd November- 9.30 22nd November- 1.30

A little bit of history… The school first opened on this site in 1914! We have grown a lot since then. New headteacher in September 2012. At our recent Ofsted we were judged as ‘good’. We are now on our journey to make the school even better. Our mission statement is…

‘Achieving great things together’ - Well-behaved, amazing children - Strong, committed staff - Good parental support - we all work hard to make Engaines a good place to be.

Admissions www.essex.gov.uk/admissions You can start applying from 14th November 2016 (either on-line or paper version) The closing date is 15 January 2017 We have 38 places and places are given based on the criteria as set out in the policy. You will be notified on 18th April 2017.

Our Admissions Criteria a. Looked after children (previously LAC). b. Children who live within the Parish of Little Clacton. c. Children who have a brother or sister living at the same address currently attending the school. Remaining applications d. In the event of over subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to the school

Starting in September 2017 Meeting held to explain procedures and packs given out (July). Children all begin together: they can have a staggered entry or start full-time straight- away.

Transition activities Meeting for parents in July Home visits if requested Taster visits for the children Two sessions in school for parents/families and children (focus on reading and physical acivity) Nursery visits

Staffing at Engaines in Foundation Stage and KS 1 Headteacher –Ms J.Irwin Foundation Stage- Miss M.Blunden (Phase Leader), Mrs A.Sharpe (HLTA), Miss S.Beaver and support staff. Year 1 class-Mrs M.Elmer Year1/2 class- Mrs J.Ford, Mrs L.Nunn Year 2- Mrs H.Cater

Teaching and learning at Engaines Free-flow play Letters and Sounds- a phonics program. Foster independence. Part of the whole school. Lots of parental involvement. Foster a love of learning, particularly reading for pleasure.

What makes Engaines special? Happy, well-behaved children! Village school. Extended school provision- Breakfast Club and Teatime Club. Staff that are committed to raising achievement for all.

Check out the School Website www.engainesprimaryschool.co.uk (but it is a work in progress)