1. Welcome to St. Ursula’s Catholic Infant School and Nursery

2. Our vision To provide the best possible opportunities to enable all of our children to aim high and achieve their maximum potential. We strive to fulfil this vision by giving all of our children the very best quality experiences, that are exciting and stimulating and motivate their enthusiasm for learning.

3. What will my child learn at school? Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development Communication and Language Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive arts and Design KS1 - National Curriculum

4. What makes a Catholic School Distinctive? The visual clues ……………………………

6. Ethos and Gospel Values. What does this look like in practice?

7. Faithfulness & Integrity Dignity & Compassion Humility & Gentleness Tolerance & Peace Truth & Justice Forgiveness & Mercy Purity & Holiness

8. Religious Education “Come and See” 10% teaching time Domestic Church and Family life Sacramental themes Liturgical calendar Universal Church – Stewardship Judaism & Islam

9. Prayer and Liturgical Life Daily Collective Worship Religious focus in all assemblies Dedicated time for prayer throughout the day Year Group Prayer Services Time set aside for reflection Reconciliation Services Celebration of Mass Celebration of Significant Feast Days

10. How good is this school? % of children achieving a good level of development at end of reception year is in line with national. Results in reading, writing and maths over the past three years in line with national averages Children make good progress from starting points

11. What really matters? OFSTED said..... ‘Pupils at St. Ursula’s enjoy school greatly and are enthusiastic about all aspects of their learning.’ ‘Outstanding care, guidance and support for pupils and their families are key factors in the school’s success and contribute strongly to pupils’ exceptional personal development.’

12. Application Process Supplementary Information Form Certificate of Practice from Parish Priest Admissions Criteria Application deadlines – Reception 15 th January 2016 Nursery – 11 th February 2016 Reception Only London Borough of Havering Online application www.havering.gov.uk/admissions

13. School Website www.stursulasinfantschool.com