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Organisation

Oakfield is a one-form entry Primary School with a maximum of 210 children on roll (as at April 2009 we have 206 on roll), organised in seven, year group classes.

We have seven classes in September 2008 organised as follows:

1 class of Year R
1 class of Year 1
1 class of Year 2
1 class of Year 3
1 class of Year 4
1 class of Year 5
1 class of Year 6

One teacher has overall responsibility for each class and the children are taught by that teacher for a majority of the time. Teachers work closely together when planning the curriculum in order to ensure continuity and progression in our children’s learning.

Learning Support Assistants are employed to work in classes under the direction of qualified teachers to provide extra support for individual children and small groups.

Our school sessions are as follows:

Infants: 9.00 am to 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm to 3.15 pm
Juniors: 9.00 am to 12.15 pm - 1.00 pm to 3.15 pm

Children may come into their classroom from 8.50 am and this is a reasonable time to bring your child ready to start the morning session. Before this time children are not supervised.

Parents should meet their child at the door nearest to their classroom. We encourage parents to be prompt at the end of the school day as it can be very distressing for a child whose parent is late, particularly our younger children.



Prospectus

Available as a PDF download here

Mission Statement

Within our Oakfield community we nurture and challenge each individual for life long learning and citizenship

Our major aim at Oakfield is expanded into more detailed aims that guide our work at the school.

We aim to develop in children:

• an enjoyment in all aspects of learning
• a lively enquiring minds enabling them to make decisions and meet challenges
• an appreciation of the value of their role as part of the school community
• an awareness of their own self worth, to show respect for others and value the multi-cultural society in which we live
• a positive enthusiastic attitude towards learning
• independence and responsibility for their own learning and conduct
• an understanding of acceptable standards of behaviour in differing settings, enabling them to work and communicate as a member of a group or team
• the ability to apply their own knowledge and skills
• the ability to evaluate and celebrate their own achievements
• a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle
(Reviewed - September 2008)



Equal Opportunities

At Oakfield we value every child, irrespective of ability, race, gender, age or achievements. We encourage children to develop positive personal qualities and attitudes towards themselves, others and their work.
We have our own Equal Opportunities policy, which is very closely linked to the Hampshire County Council policy.

Pastoral Care

The care of and for each child is of paramount concern to us at Oakfield. We want our school to be a happy learning environment for both the children and adults who work in it. We have a positive approach to behaviour and children are therefore encouraged to be kind, polite and careful. We recognise that there are times when children are preoccupied by personal or home-based problems that affect school learning. In the interest of your child and so that we can approach each child sensitively with extra understanding at difficult times, please do talk, in complete confidence, to your child’s class teacher.



Special Educational Needs

The provision for Special Educational Needs in this school is in line with the Government Code of Practice. (SEN Policy)
Throughout their time at this school we will monitor the progress of children and through this we will highlight those children who have particular special needs which will be addressed initially by the class teacher. If there are continuing concerns, our Special Needs Co-ordinator, Mrs West, will recommend a programme of work to be used by the teacher and Learning Support Assistant in the classroom.
Whatever the Special Educational Needs of a child may be we will discuss the child’s needs with parents and consider, in co-operation with parents, the kind of provision which can be made. This may include enlisting advice and help from outside agencies such as an Educational Psychologist.
In a small number of cases the Local Education Authority may consider that a full assessment of a child’s Special Educational Needs may be necessary, which may result in the issuing a Statement of Special Educational Needs. Children with a ‘statement’ are taught in the same classes as their year group and have full access to the National Curriculum, but may receive additional support from a Special Needs Assistant.



Gifted and Talented Children

As with Special Educational needs, the constant monitoring of children’s progress throughout the school may highlight children who are particularly able in certain subjects. Class Teachers are able to address the needs of these children in their classroom by careful grouping of children and setting open-ended investigational work which a child can develop as far as their abilities allow.
We have a co-ordinator for Gifted and Talented Children and we also have access to outside agencies who can offer advice and support. Able Children Policy



Sex Education

The Education Act of 1986 stated that sex education ‘should be given in such a manner as to encourage pupils to have due regard for moral consideration and the value family life’

At Oakfield we whole-heartedly agree with the above statement and our Governors have produced a sex education policy which has been shared with and approved by parents. In our policy we endeavour to encourage children to value the different and varied arrangements of family life which are in society today. Our sex education will be taught as an integral part of the Science and Personal, Health and Social Education programme.

As always, parents are welcome to read our policy document and also they have the right to withdraw their child from any aspect of sex education that is not required by the National Curriculum Science orders.



School Uniform

We have a simple uniform at Oakfield to encourage a sense of belonging. The majority of items can be bought at most department stores. Photos, by the Children, of the School uniform are here for boys and here for girls .

Our dress code is:

Boys	Girls
White shirt/polo shirt Maroon jumper or sweat shirt. Grey/black trousers Grey/black/white socks Black low heeled school shoes - no trainers Summer – grey/black shorts	Maroon cardigan or sweatshirt Grey skirt, pinafore or trousers White blouse/polo shirt White socks/tights Black low heeled school shoes - no trainers Summer – red school dress, checked or striped

Maroon sweatshirts, cardigans and fleece jackets with the school's logo can be bought in school or ordered through Friends of Oakfield via the school office. Oakfield book bags, hats, ruck sacks, PE shorts and bags can be purchased via the school office.



P.E. Kit

Maroon PE shorts
Plain White T-shirt
Black plimsolls/trainers


It is useful if P.E. Kit can be kept in a drawstring bag in the cloakroom. Children will also need a warm top for outdoor games in the winter months. Tracksuits are useful for outdoor games but are not essential.

The children have outdoor playtimes throughout the year unless the weather is wet so a warm winter coat is essential.

Please ensure that all items of clothing, sandwich boxes, water bottles and bags are clearly marked with your child's name.



School Times

Infants: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Juniors: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Both the Juniors and Infants have a morning break at 10:30 am - 10:45 am.

There ia also an additional break in the afternoon at 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm.

Staff are on duty from 8:50 am in the mornings when the school doors open. After school clubs start at the end of the school day and finish at 4:15 or 4:30pm depending on the club.



School Meals

Excellent hot meals are cooked on the premises. There is a choice of menu each day. The current price of a school meal is £2 per day. We request that parents pay for school meals on a weekly basis by sending the money on Monday. Credit will be given for absences and adjustments made the following week. We need to know if your child has any allergies so that we can be alert and take extra care. Preferences can usually be made through the choices offered. We have an excellent team of lunchtime supervisors who are especially vigilant and keen to ensure the safety and happiness of every child at Oakfield. Parents receiving income support may be entitled to free school meals for their children. Further information can be obtained from the school office. All such applications are treated with total confidentiality. Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch or go home for lunch.



To view the latest menus click here

For more information on Hampshire’s school meals, please see our websites www.hants.gov.uk/caterers or www.myschoollunch.co.uk/hampshire. Or phone Amanda Frost, Head of Catering Services on 023 8062 7729 or Sylvie Babout, Head of Primary Operations & Training on 023 8062 7722.

Car Parking

We ask parents not to drive into the school grounds when collecting or delivering children. The school car park is for staff and visitors only. Please park in Sylvia Crescent but do be careful not to block any of our neighbour’s drives in case there is an emergency and they need a clear exit. This request is in the interest of the safety of all children. Experience has also shown us that traffic flow is eased if Sylvia Crescent is treated as an unofficial one-way system. Please take the first left turn in the crescent and then follow the road round.



FOO

Friends of Oakfield is our parent/teacher association, known as "FOO"

As soon as any child joins Oakfield, their parents/carers automatically become members of our "Friends of Oakfield". Through an elected committee consisting of parents and staff, FOO organise several fund raising and social events throughout the school year and we are indebted to them for their support which enables the school to provide additional resources for the children.

FOO organises highly successful fundraising events for families and children throughout the year and are always looking for new ideas both to raise funds and to provide social occasions. Last year FOO raised over 3,000 Pounds.

Events in the past have included, Happys' Circus, Spooks and Sparkles disco, Easter themed competitions, Fashion Shows, End of Term Discos Smartie ransom and Christmas and Summer Fayres.

Forthcoming events: 2009/2010 - See latest Newsletter or contact by email

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