School Policies

Confidential reporting is the disclosure or communication of information about possible malpractice by individuals or organisations. Disclosure can be either internal within the organisation or external to an outside authority.

Children are fascinated by everything in the world around them. Our teaching of Science should increase a child’s understanding of the world and their place in it. Science is a systematic investigation of the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the world we live in and beyond. It relies on first hand experiences and on other sources of information. Scientific processes and problem solving activities will be used to develop pupils’ understanding of fundamental concepts. The main aspects of science to be studied will be determined by the Programmes of Study of the National Curriculum.

At Parklands our R.E. is broadly Christian but also draws from the stories, festivals and traditions of other major world religions.

PSHE and citizenship needs to be planned for during discrete curriculum time in its own right, but also through and in other curriculum areas, through activities and school events, and also in the relationships we develop with the local community.

At Parklands Infant and Nursery School we aim to establish an active school ethos and environment which will increase activity levels and promote health both within and outside the curriculum. We aim to encourage our pupils to enjoy physical activity and to promote physical activity as a way of life.

Music is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. It is a vehicle for personal expression, and it can play an important part in the personal development of people. Music reflects the culture and society we live in, and so the teaching and learning of music enables children to better understand the world they live in. Besides being a creative and enjoyable activity, music can also be a highly academic and demanding subject. It also plays an important part in helping children feel part of a community. We provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music, to develop the skills, to appreciate a wide variety of musical forms, and to begin to make judgements about the quality of music.

During their time at Parklands, all children will be provided with the opportunity and experiences they need to develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

At Parklands we take account of the needs of all individuals so that each child feels secure and valued and has a sense of belonging.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) surrounds all children in their home world and in the wider world. As its impact on the life of the individual continues to grow, it is essential that Parklands pupils can take full advantage of its opportunities and understand its effects.

A home school agreement explains the aims and values of your child’s school. It spells out the responsibilities, and what the school expects of their pupils.

History fires children’s curiosity, interest and understanding about the life of people who lived in the past in Britain and the wider world. Children consider how the past influences the present, what past societies were like, how these societies organised their politics and what beliefs and cultures influenced peoples actions.

At Parklands Infant and Nursery School, we recognise that all children have individual educational needs. This policy deals with the children who are identified as having a gift or a talent.

The importance of a balanced diet is consistently communicated throughout the school day including trips and events. Staff are also encouraged to participate and model healthy eating as a valuable part of daily life. It will be made clear that the emphasis placed on a balanced diet is to enable safe and effective learning as well as providing a foundation for good health.

We welcome our duties under the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005; the Race Relations 1976 as amended by the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000; the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 as amended by the Equality Act 2006; and the expectation in the Equality Bill 2009 that we should promote equality, diversity and good relations in relation to age (as appropriate), faith and religion, gender reassignment and sexual and gender identity.

The aim of the Parklands Environmental Education Policy is to educate and inform the children about their environment. To raise childrens awareness, and that of the Parklands School community as a whole, of the effects of our actions upon the environment and to involve the children and the school community in its care.

Safely managed educational visits with a clear purpose are an important part of a broad and balanced curriculum. They are an opportunity to extend pupils learning and enrich their appreciation and understanding of themselves, others and the world around them.

Design and technology is essentially concerned with designing and making a product for a purpose.

All maintained schools provide daily collective worship for registered pupils (apart from those who have been withdrawn by their parents). This is usually provided within a daily assembly.

The development and use of Communication, Language and Literacy is at the heart of young childrens learning. It underpins the whole of the Foundation Stage curriculum and is the key to lifelong learning.

Parklands works within a positive ethos of behaviour throughout the school.

At Parklands our ethos is to promote self-esteem, self-discipline and positive relationships in order for each child to feel happy and safe while they are in school.

At Parklands we consider the arts to be an essential part of a child's educational entitlement.

The SEN and Disability Act 2001 extended the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) to cover education.

ICT affects all the members of the school community in a variety of ways and it is important that a wide range of issues arising from the use of ICT are addressed.