1. Welcome to Wyborne Primary School ‘’Where young minds flourish!’

2. About Our School 2 form entry school with a part time nursery 459 Pupils on Roll Over 30 different languages are spoken by our pupils We celebrate diversity and equal opportunities for all One Teacher and one Teaching Assistant in each class Experienced staff - intervention team of qualified teachers Family Liaison Officer and a Learning Mentor Efficient office and premises staff Approachable Leadership Team and supportive/challenging Governors Hardworking Parents and Friends Committee Excellent resources enhance teaching and learning including ICT/laptops/I pads ‘Forest School’ provision, including trained teachers A shared commitment to continuous improvement

3. Good Level of Development Achieving at least the expected level (2) in all of the early learning goals in: The Prime Areas of Learning (Communication & Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social & Emotional Development (PSED)) and the Specific Areas of Literacy and Mathematics

6. What to expect at Wyborne Sense of ‘Openness’ Safe and happy children ‘Pupil Voice’ – School Council Good progress A broad, balanced and relevant curriculum Trips, clubs and visitors Dedicated Music, French and PE teachers Quality Teaching and Learning Commitment to physical and mental well being Commitment to pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development Commitment to recognising talents Preparing pupils for their future school career and beyond!

7. High Expectations ‘If you work hard and are kind, amazing things will happen...’ We expect: All pupils to behave well Zero tolerance to all forms of bullying All pupils to do their best at all times All pupils to wear school uniform All pupils to attend school every day, on time All pupils to read regularly at home All pupils to complete homework

8. Behaviour Management Positive behaviour management strategies Rewards Sanctions Partnership with Parents/Carers Restorative justice – Respect, Responsibility, Repair and Re-Intergration Learning Mentor/Teaching Assistant with responsibility for Behaviour

9. Parents/Carers Parent/Carer coffee mornings Parent/carer Consultation Days Family Liaison Officer Assemblies and performances School trips Parents and friends Alpha Breakfast/after school Club Home visits to all new entrants

10. Our Nursery at Wyborne We can admit 52 children into our Nursery (26 am and 26 pm). Children attend for 15 hours a week. The morning session is 8.30-11.30 am. The afternoon session is 12.30-15.30 pm. Excellent Provision and setting Experienced and talented staff Weekly PE and Forest School Sessions

11. Our Reception at Wyborne 60 children - Reception Classes 6 staff- 2 Qualified Teachers – 4 teaching assistants. Learning through play, whole class teaching and group work. Indoors and outdoor learning plus Forest School. Learning Areas include ; - Physical Development - Personal, Social, Emotional Development - Communication and Language Other areas include Mathematics, Literacy, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design We encourage independence, cooperation, confidence and a desire to learn Strong focus on reading, phonics and number-work.

12. Applying for a place in the Nursery Children admitted into the Nursery, the term after their 3 rd birthday. Waiting list opens after 2 nd birthday. Application Forms available at our office or can be completed online via our website. Parents/Carers will be invited to attend an open day in the summer term

13. Applying for a place in Reception If your child was born between 1 st September 2011 and 31 st August 2012 then you must apply for a place at a primary school by 15 th January 2016. Applications should be made online via www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/admissions *Please remember that you do not automatically gain a place in Reception if your child attends the Nursery at Wyborne.

14. Entrance Criteria Diagnosed Special Need/existing EHC Plan – naming the school Looked After Children – Children in care Siblings currently at Wyborne (apart from current Year 6) Family needs (medical/social) Home to School distance – straight line from centre of home to centre of school site Child Care arrangements ARE NOT taken into account

15. Applying for a place in Reception Preferences- 6 Choices of Schools -If you need any assistance make an appointment with Sue Munroe (our Family Liaison Officer). Allocation of School - April 2016 -Admissions will inform you of which school your child will be attending. Wyborne Entrants - Invited to a ‘new entrants’ meeting in the summer term Home Visits for Families new to Wyborne - This will be an opportunity for your child to meet the new teacher in the home setting and for you to discuss any settling in issues. Applications Online - you will receive confirmation of your application – notified earlier