‘Inspiring Education, Achieving Our Dreams’ T rust R esponsibility U nderstanding M otivation A chievement C are A nd R espect PS ‘This is a caring school where pupils are looked after well’ and are ’polite, welcoming and talk very confidently’ which ‘has quite simply transformed’ since the previous inspection – OFSTED 2013

Who’s who? Headteacher - Deputy Headteacher - Reception teachers- Reception Support Staff– School Administrator– SENCO- Mr Slater Mrs Hamer Mrs Burrow (leader), Mrs Bowler and Mrs Smith Mrs McQuire and Mrs Trew Mrs Norton Mrs Moorby

TRUMACAR ‘Inspiring Education, Achieving Our Dreams’ The best advice I can give…

So what’s happened at Trumacar over the last 3 years? Attainment Attainment Now at or above national figures for all areas Highest results and more achieving above national expectations

So what’s happened at Trumacar over the last 3 years? Progress Progress Now above national figures for all areas Higher number of pupils making More than expected progress than nationally

Since OFSTED 2013

So what about 2016? From 26 applying 4 years ago to 92 choosing Trumacar last year! From 26 applying 4 years ago to 92 choosing Trumacar last year! New building work for 75 places in Reception! New building work for 75 places in Reception!

Admissions Criteria – rising numbers Parents will be asked to express a preference for a primary school. If a school is oversubscribed, the following criteria will be applied in priority order: Children in Public Care, who are in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and are still expected to be in public care when admitted to the school, then Children for whom the County Council accepts there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to the school concerned,** then Children with older brothers and sisters who will still be attending the school when the younger child starts, then the remaining places will be allocated according to where children live. Those living nearest to the school by a walking route recognised by the Local Authority will have priority.

The Early Years Foundation Stage Applying for a place 1) 1) You need to go online by following the link on the school website to look at all local schools and find their contact details 2) 2) You need to visit the schools you are interested in and get a feel for them 3) 3) You then need to choose up to 3 schools in order – you can choose just 1 but I would recommend at least choosing 2 4) 4) Complete the form online at and search for ‘Admissions’ 5) 5) Make sure you have applied by 15 th January 2016 and you will be told some time in April 2016.

The Early Years Foundation Stage What is it? (A quick explanation) The EYFS is for 0-5 year olds The EYFS is for 0-5 year olds It is made up of: It is made up of: – Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Physical Development – Communication and Language – Mathematics – Literacy – Understanding the World – Expressive Arts and Design

EYFS – what it means at Trumacar in Reception Making children confident, happy and feeling valued Establishing school routines and making sure the children are familiar with these Immersing the children in books and giving them the skills to become competent readers Outdoor and indoor child centred play and learning Experiences outside school Having fun!

Nursery Wraparound Care Our Nursery is now open from 8:00am until 5:30pm! The 5 Free ‘Core’ Sessions must be taken between 8:30-11:30am and 12:30-3:30pm The rate is £3.20 per hour (or part thereof) We can offer half days for new Reception children if we know in advance and if it helps parents out with childcare during the settling in time KM

We must have a completed admission form for any child to attend We must have a completed admission form for any child to attend Breakfast Club opens at 7:45am until 8:45am - £2.10 per session Breakfast Club opens at 7:45am until 8:45am - £2.10 per session After School Club opens at 3pm until 6pm - £2.60 per hour or £7.20 for 3 hours (discounts for siblings who attend same sessions) After School Club opens at 3pm until 6pm - £2.60 per hour or £7.20 for 3 hours (discounts for siblings who attend same sessions) Activities include: Activities include: Reasons to sign up ‘just in case’ could be… Reasons to sign up ‘just in case’ could be… SK Tigers Club

‘Trumacar Friends’ and Parents’ Forum The Trumacar Friends is our friendly, welcoming social group that raises funds for all the children in the school. The Trumacar Friends is our friendly, welcoming social group that raises funds for all the children in the school. They arrange the fairs, cinema nights, discos and other fun activities at the beginning of the year, discussed in an informal meeting, usually in September. They arrange the fairs, cinema nights, discos and other fun activities at the beginning of the year, discussed in an informal meeting, usually in September. They are always looking for volunteers- the more, the merrier! So if you want to join us, please contact Mrs Hayes or Mrs Hamer at school. They are always looking for volunteers- the more, the merrier! So if you want to join us, please contact Mrs Hayes or Mrs Hamer at school. The forum is a group of parents who meet each half- term to discuss school issues and help the school to develop and progress The forum is a group of parents who meet each half- term to discuss school issues and help the school to develop and progress CO

School Nurse - Julie McCann School Nurse - Julie McCann Based at Heysham Health Centre Telephone: Ceri Hamer – School CP support Ceri Hamer – School CP support Kate Hastings –Learning Mentor Kate Hastings –Learning Mentor Work with the local PCSOs and Fire Officers Work with the local PCSOs and Fire Officers Heysham Children’s Centre Heysham Children’s Centre Local churches – Free Methodist and St Peter’s Local churches – Free Methodist and St Peter’s Allotment Society Allotment Society JM Working within the Community

Positive Behaviour We encourage children to become self-aware of their own behaviour and aim to develop a pattern of behaviour in the children which will contribute to their learning and the happy, purposeful atmosphere of the school. We encourage children to become self-aware of their own behaviour and aim to develop a pattern of behaviour in the children which will contribute to their learning and the happy, purposeful atmosphere of the school. We are fair but firm and use positive reinforcement in the form of golden time, certificates and ‘Star of the Week’. We are fair but firm and use positive reinforcement in the form of golden time, certificates and ‘Star of the Week’.

Pupil Premium Grant and Free School Meals

School Meals are great! Rise in numbers from 741 to 858 meals per week

Parent Helpers Thank you for any help but please remember that you are a volunteer and it is up to the teacher to run the classroom

Pushing the boundaries of education Its about our children – right here, right now, and their needs Its about our children – right here, right now, and their needs What about OFSTED? What about OFSTED? See our website! See our website! See our website! See our website!

Visiting school You can arrange to visit our school at any time by: – – Calling the office on – – Calling in at the office in person – – ing the office on We would love you to visit the school during the school day so that you can see everything ‘in action’

If you have any other questions? We know we cannot answer every question here and now and chances are you’ll think of something later on so… We know we cannot answer every question here and now and chances are you’ll think of something later on so… You can: You can: – Ring us on – Call in at the school office – – Visit the school website, – Check out our Twitter Feed Twitter FeedTwitter Feed – Ask other parents

And finally… Trumacar believes in each individual child Trumacar believes in each individual child We give them space to learn and enjoy learning We give them space to learn and enjoy learning We believe that at Trumacar, your child has a bright future! We believe that at Trumacar, your child has a bright future!

Tour of the School Teachers will now be available to take you on a tour of the school if you so wish Please feel free to ask any questions – other school members will be available in the hall