Dordon Primary School

Welcome to Dordon Primary School, a vibrant and thriving educational institution that caters to over 200 pupils in the heart of the community. Our school has been rated as 'Good' by OFSTED, and we are tremendously proud of our pupils' exceptional achievements and exceptional progress. At our school, we prioritise creating a welcoming, inclusive, and tolerant environment where young minds can flourish and grow.

Our school has a long-standing tradition of delivering exciting learning experiences and providing children with the opportunities they need to excel in all areas of the curriculum. From the moment they enter our school, our pupils are immersed in a positive and supportive learning culture that fosters their curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our pupils are enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated to achieving their very best in everything they do.

At Dordon Primary School, we believe that every child has the potential to succeed. Our experienced teachers and support staff work tirelessly to support our pupils' learning journeys, ensuring that they receive the highest quality of education possible. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and tolerant approach, ensuring that all children feel valued and respected.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that fosters a love of learning, supports the development of knowledge and skills, and prepares children for a successful future. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in:

• Respect: We treat all members of our school community with kindness, consideration, and respect.
• Responsibility: We encourage our pupils to take responsibility for their learning, behaviour, and actions.
• Resilience: We support our pupils to develop resilience and perseverance, enabling them to cope with challenges and setbacks.
• Creativity: We inspire creativity and innovation, providing opportunities for pupils to develop their problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: We promote teamwork, encouraging pupils to work together and learn from each other.

Message from our CEO

Our CEO is committed to providing the best possible education for all our pupils. She believes in ensuring that every child has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. Our CEO is dedicated to ensuring that our school is a safe and happy place where children can learn and grow.

Community Academies Trust

Dordon Primary School is part of the Community Academies Trust (CAT), a multi-academy trust that supports a range of schools across the Midlands. As part of the CAT, we benefit from working collaboratively with other schools, sharing best practices, and accessing a range of resources and opportunities.

Finance Information

We are committed to being transparent about our finances, ensuring that our pupils receive the best possible value for money. Parents and carers can access our school's financial information online.

British Values

At Dordon Primary School, we believe that British values are an essential part of our curriculum. We support the development of democratic, rule-following, and responsible citizens who are respectful of others' beliefs and faiths. We teach our pupils to value and appreciate the diversity of British society and to appreciate the importance of the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance.

Governors

Our Governors play a vital role in the strategic leadership of our school. They work closely with our school leadership team, ensuring that our pupils receive the best possible education. Our Governors are involved in making important decisions about our school's direction and priorities.

Useful Contacts

We have a range of contacts available to support our pupils and families. Our school office is open during school hours, and we have a dedicated Family Learning Support Team who are available to provide support and advice.

Term Dates

Our term dates are available online, including term dates for 2023-24 and 2024-25. Parents and carers are advised to check these dates when planning their annual leave.

Site Health and Safety

The health and safety of our pupils and staff is paramount. We have a robust health and safety policy in place, which is reviewed regularly. We have also implemented a range of measures to ensure the safety of our school site, including regular inspections and maintenance.

Vacancies

We are always looking for talented and dedicated staff to join our team. Vacancies are advertised online, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Statutory Information

We strive to ensure that all our statutory information is up-to-date and easily accessible. This includes our school performance data, policies, and curriculum information.

School Performance

We are proud of our school's excellent academic results. Our pupils consistently achieve above national averages in all areas of the curriculum.

Policies

We have a range of policies in place to ensure that our school is run effectively and efficiently. These policies cover a range of areas, including behaviour, safeguarding, and curriculum.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to support the overall development of our pupils. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum, encompassing a range of subjects and activities. We are committed to providing an enriching and enjoyable learning experience that prepares our pupils for the challenges that lie ahead.

Whole School Curriculum Maps

Our curriculum maps provide an overview of what our pupils will be learning during each academic year. These maps are designed to ensure that there is clear progression and continuity across all year groups.

Mathematics and English Curriculum

Our mathematics and English curriculum emphasise the development of essential skills and knowledge that will support our pupils' future success. We teach our pupils to develop a love of learning and to appreciate the importance of these subjects.

Enrichment

We believe that enrichment is an essential part of our curriculum. We provide a range of activities and experiences that inspire our pupils and enable them to develop new skills and interests. Our enrichment activities include sports, music, art, and drama.

School Priorities - For Parents

We work closely with parents and carers to support the development of our pupils. We communicate regularly with our parents, sharing information about our school's priorities and progress.

Safeguarding

We take safeguarding extremely seriously. We have a robust safeguarding policy in place, which is reviewed regularly. We also have designated safeguarding leads in school who are available to provide support and guidance.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL)

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our pupils. They are responsible for ensuring that all safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and effectively.

Policies

We have a range of policies in place to ensure that our school is run effectively and efficiently. These policies cover a range of areas, including behaviour, safeguarding, and curriculum.

Protective Behaviours

We teach our pupils to develop their protective behaviours, enabling them to stay safe and to develop positive relationships with others.

Worried about a Child

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) immediately.

Online Safety - Useful Information

We provide a range of resources and guidance to support our pupils' online safety. We recognise the importance of keeping children safe online and provide regular updates and information to parents and carers.

SMART Rules

Our SMART rules provide a helpful guide for pupils when using the internet. These rules are designed to ensure that our pupils stay safe online.

Additional Needs Curriculum

We are committed to providing a personalised curriculum that meets the needs of all our pupils. Our additional needs curriculum is designed to support the development of our pupils who require additional support.

Additional Needs SEND Info

We provide a range of information and guidance to support the development of our pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes information about our school's SEND policies and procedures.

SEND Policies

We have a range of policies in place to support the development of our pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These policies are reviewed regularly.

Information Hub

Our Information Hub provides a range of resources and guidance to support the development of our pupils. This includes information about our school's policies, curriculum, and performance.

Warwickshire Inclusion Charter

We are proud to support the Warwickshire Inclusion Charter, which promotes the importance of inclusion and diversity in schools.

Parents School Prospectus

Our school prospectus provides a comprehensive overview of our school, including our vision, values, and curriculum.

Admissions

Our admissions process is designed to ensure that all pupils are given a fair and equal opportunity to attend our school. We welcome applications from all families.

School Uniform

We believe that our school uniform helps to create a sense of community and identity. Our school uniform is available to purchase online.

Lunch Menu

Our lunch menu provides a range of healthy and nutritious meals for our pupils. We cater for a range of dietary requirements and preferences.

ParentPay

Parentpay is our secure online payment system for schools. It allows parents and carers to make payments for school meals, trips, and activities.

Behaviour

We believe that positive behaviour is key to creating a successful learning environment. We have a clear behaviour policy in place, which is designed to promote positive behaviour and respect for others.

Warwickshire Children & Families Parent Charter

We are committed to working with Warwickshire Children & Families to promote the importance of positive relationships between schools and families.

Attendance

We believe that regular attendance is key to academic success. We have a clear attendance policy in place, which is designed to promote regular attendance.

Early Help

We recognise the importance of early help in supporting the development of our pupils. We provide a range of resources and support to families who require early help.

Health Information

We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of our pupils. We provide a range of health information and resources to parents and carers.

Holidays in Term Time

We actively discourage holidays in term time. Regular attendance is key to academic success.

Guide to KS1 and KS2 SATS

Our guide to KS1 and KS2 SATS provides a helpful overview of the tests that our pupils will take at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Guide to booking Parents Evening

Our guide to booking parents evening provides information about how parents and carers can book appointments with our teachers to discuss their child's progress.

Applying for Free School Meals

We believe that every child has the right to a healthy and nutritious meal at school. We provide information about how parents and carers can apply for free school meals.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

We recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing in supporting the development of our pupils. We provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils develop positive mental health.

What we offer in school

We provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils develop positive mental health. This includes mindfulness and yoga sessions, as well as support for anxiety and the impact of gaming on mental health.

Resources for Parents

We provide a range of resources and guidance to support parents and carers in supporting their child's development. This includes information about mental health, anxiety, and the impact of gaming on mental health.

Yoga

We provide regular yoga sessions for our pupils, enabling them to develop their physical and mental wellbeing.

Mindfulness

We provide regular mindfulness sessions for our pupils, enabling them to develop their mental wellbeing and resilience.

Anxiety

We recognise the importance of supporting our pupils who experience anxiety. We provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils manage their anxiety.

Impact of gaming on mental health

We recognise the impact of gaming on mental health. We provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils manage their gaming habits and develop positive mental health.

Useful Numbers

We provide a range of useful numbers and contact details for parents and carers, including our school office number and our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) contact details.

Safe and Active Schools

We are committed to promoting safe and active travel to and from school. We provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils travel safely and actively.

Safe and Active School 23/24

We are proud to have received Dordon's Gold Award for our commitment to promoting safe and active travel to and from school.

Dordon's Gold Award!

We are proud to have received Dordon's Gold Award for our commitment to promoting safe and active travel to and from school.

Parent Advice

We provide regular parent advice and guidance, including information about our school's policies, curriculum, and performance.

Newsletters

We provide regular newsletters to parents and carers, including information about our school's events, achievements, and performance.

Newsletter Summer Term 2024

Our latest newsletter provides information about our school's upcoming events, achievements, and performance.

Newsletter Spring Term 2024

Our latest newsletter provides information about our school's upcoming events, achievements, and performance.

Newsletter Autumn Term 2023

Our latest newsletter provides information about our school's upcoming events, achievements, and performance.

Life at Dordon Primary School

We believe that our school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that fosters a love of learning, supports the development of knowledge and skills, and prepares children for a successful future.

Sport at Dordon

We believe that sport is an essential part of our curriculum. We provide a range of sports activities and experiences that inspire our pupils and enable them to develop new skills and interests. Our sports activities include football, basketball, and rugby.

Family Learning Support Team

Our Family Learning Support Team are dedicated to supporting the learning and development of all our pupils. They provide a range of resources and support to help our pupils succeed.

March 2024

In March 2024, our pupils will be participating in World Book Day, Appreciation Day, and the RAF Visit School.

World Book Day

Our pupils will be celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite book characters and sharing their love of reading with others.

Appreciation Day

Our pupils will be participating in Appreciation Day, where they will be encouraged to express their gratitude and appreciation for others.

RAF Visit School

Our pupils will be visited by the Royal Air Force, who will provide them with a range of exciting activities and experiences to inspire and engage them.

School Charity - Dordon Communty Store

We are proud to support our school charity - Dordon Communty Store. We believe that it is important to support our local community and to give back in any way we can.

Makaton

We recognise the importance of communication and providing opportunities for all our pupils to communicate effectively. We provide Makaton sessions for our pupils, enabling them to develop their communication skills.

January 2024

In January 2024, our pupils will be participating in Fonetti Awards London and the Makaton session.

Fonetti Awards London

Our pupils will be participating in the Fonetti Awards London, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their reading skills and to celebrate their love of reading.

September 2023

In September 2023, our pupils will be participating in the King Charles III Coronation.

King Charles III Coronation

Our pupils will be participating in the King Charles III Coronation, where they will learn about the significance of the coronation and the role of the monarchy in British society.

April 2023

In April 2023, our pupils will be participating in Bikeability and the Young Carers Day.

Bikeability

Our pupils will be participating in Bikeability, where they will learn how to ride a bike safely and confidently.

Young Carers Day

Our pupils will be participating in Young Carers Day, where they will learn about the importance of caring for others and for themselves.