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Prospectus & Parent Handbook ‘Icknield is a good school’ OFSTED 1996,
2000 and 2005
ICKNIELD SCHOOL – A Brief Overview
Icknield
is a special day school for students who have severe learning difficulties. The students are aged between two and
nineteen years. There are
currently 66 pupils on roll. All
our students have access to the full School Curriculum, which contains those
elements of the National Curriculum appropriate to his/her level of
attainment. Each student will
consequently be working towards or within the National Curriculum but at a
modified rate. All
our students will continue to follow the Programmes of Study for Key Stage 1
in all subjects and the end of key stage has been deferred. All
our secondary aged students have been disapplied from Modern Foreign
Languages. Students
come from a twenty mile radius which includes Overton, Whitchurch,
Winchester, Burghclere, Tidworth, Perham Down, Ludgershall, Shipton Bellinger
and Marlborough The
people of Andover are very caring in dealing with our students and have, over
the years, supported us in many ways.
We enjoy a good relationship with some of the industries in Andover
and without this we could not have achieved some of our projects The
school’s name comes from the Icknield Way which was a prehistoric trading
route between Salisbury Plain and the Wash. THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Icknield School is maintained by the Hampshire Education
authority. Any information that is required from the Education
Authority can be obtained from:- Gerry
Price Area
Director Childrens
Services Hampshire
County Council New
Forest Local Office Winsor
Road Bartley Hampshire SO40
2HR Telephone: 02380 816127 The Headquarters of the Authority are in Winchester and
enquiries there should be directed to:- John
Coughlan Director
of Childrens Services Education
Department The
Castle Winchester Hants Telephone: 01962 841841 For Wiltshire students the contact point is: Dr
Lindsay Davies County
Hall Trowbridge Wilts BA14
8JB Telephone:
01225 713000 COMPOSITION OF GOVERNING BODY Chairman - Mrs
Rosemary Wilson Vice Chairman - Mrs
Jayne Condie LEA Representatives Mrs Lesley Morgan Riverside
Lodge, Town Mill Lane, Whitchurch Mr Jeffrey Wiseman c/o Icknield
School, River Way, Andover, Hants
Representing the Teaching Staff Vacant Representing the Parents 1. Mrs Jayne
Condie c/o
Icknield School, River Way, Andover, SP11 6LT 2. Mrs
Christine Leach c/o
Icknield School, River Way, Andover, SP11 6LT 3. Mr Adrian Sinclair 19
Filton Close, Talmore, Southampton SO40 2UW Community Governors Mrs Rosemary Wilson 35
Abbots Ann, Andover SP11 7AZ Mrs Claire Batham 3
Lingen Close, Andover, Hants, SP10 4LS Headteacher Mrs Sharon Ghiacy Icknield
School, River Way, Andover Clerk to the Governing Body Anne Aldis Icknield
School, River Way, Andover GOVERNORS Governors
are elected every four years and they are involved in all aspects of the
school. Full Governor meetings
are held at least once a half term, however, they do meet more frequently
both as a governing body and in smaller working groups in connection with the
organisation and policy making of the school. They are involved in preparing and approving the annual
budget, staff selection, curriculum development, agreeing and approving
policy issues, liaising with the LEA, and investigating issues on behalf of
parents and staff, etc. The
governing body have an action plan following the Ofsted inspection of 28th
– 30th November 2005, this is regularly reviewed by the
governing body.
All
students attending Icknield School will have, or be in the process of
receiving, a Statement of Special Educational Need. This Statement is completed by the local education
authority following a multi-disciplinary assessment in which parents are
fully consulted. The evidence
gathered by this process is considered by the local authorities who will make
a recommendation for admission to a school suitable for their child's
education. A
child's Statement will indicate that they need a more individualised ‘needs
led' approach. A pupil's
individual teaching programme, within the framework of the school curriculum,
is determined largely by their identified ‘special needs'. Of course the needs of the individual
must be balanced against the needs of the class group, but for some students
greater emphasis may be required within a particular area of the curriculum. Some
children are admitted to Icknield without a Statement. They remain with us on an assessment
basis while the local education authority undertakes formal Statementing
procedures. Admissions
may take place at any time during the year and we welcome informal visits
from prospective parents. Icknield is usually able to offer: - precisely defined educational objectives agreed with
parents - teaching objectives based upon present levels of competence - small finely graded teaching steps - teaching objectives delivered through a range of
educational experiences
and activities - access to one to one and small group teaching - considerable ancillary and specialist support when
necessary - good
communication and collaboration with parents and carers AIMS OF ICKNIELD SCHOOL The aims of the school are to: To
have fun! To
create a safe, happy and caring environment for all our children and staff To
give each child the opportunity to become more confident, and less reliant
upon others To
create a friendly and stimulating environment, enabling each child to make a
positive contribution to their school and community To
provide relevant opportunities and experiences outside of school, which will
help children cope with attitudes and values that exist in their own society To
respect the individual needs of each child, and to offer a sympathetic and
considered response to those needs To
encourage the support and cooperation of parents and carers in their child’s
schooling To
warmly promote greater understanding of the needs of individuals with
learning disabilities, to other individuals and organisations outside of our
school To
do our best to ensure every day at Icknield is a great and rewarding
experience To
keep an open mind, and to welcome suggestions from anyone that will benefit
the school Icknield
has a Special Educational Needs Policy which is available on request. ICKNIELD STAFFING FE Centre Teaching Staff: Diane
Haslam / Anita Musty Support Staff: Glenda
Vincent Tracey
McLaughlin Aldona
Sagon Melissa
Tucker
David
Ward Sam
Chalmers Terri
Bentley Upper Secondary Class Teaching Staff: Joan
Hofland-Gibbs / Anita Musty Support Staff: Janet
Dell Lisa
Nixon Sam
Williams
Fay
Kyte Lower Secondary Classes Teaching
Staff: Monika
Molnar Support Staff: Sharon
Portsmouth Helen
Mills Jill
Kewell
Louisa Cousins
Fay Kyte
Gill Evans TEACCH Class Teaching Staff: June
Walker Support Staff: Evelien
Urqhart Rachel Holloway Upper Juniors Class Teaching Staff:
Emily Bennett Support Staff:
Clare Pike
Sarah-Jane Lush
Vicky Jacques Lower Juniors Class Teaching Staff: Sandy
Evans Support Staff: Hayley
Spicer
Kath Thirsk Krishna
Justice Sam
Chalmers Infants Class Teaching Staff: Suzie
Mitchell Support Staff: June
Smith Evelien Urquhart Teresa Hoare Megan Leicester Alison Willis Sam
Chalmers
Diane Tuckwell Lower School PATCH Area Support Staff: Audrey
Huddleston Early Years Class Teaching Staff: Debbie
Butterworth Support Staff: Liane
Filbey Helen
Arnold Joy
Fisher Dawn
Anderson
Justine Collins
Kate Claughton
ICKNIELD
STAFFING – Continued Other Roles of Staff ICT Technician: Terry
Morgan PECs: Hayley
Spicer Physical Restraint and Behaviour Management: Elaine
Richards / Evelien Urquhart Manual Handling Trainer: June
Walker Child Protection Officer: Sharon
Ghiacy Icknield follows the Child Protection Guidelines as
outlined by HCC Headteacher: Sharon
Ghiacy Deputy Headteacher: Position
Vacant Administrative Officer: Barbara
May Assistant Administrative Officer: Gillian
Brooker Reception: Meriel
Tobin Caretaker: Sheila
Rainsbury Cleaner Icknield School: Michaela
Bishop Cleaner FE Unit: Chris
Tall Minibus Driver/s: Alan
Jones / Dennis Rowland Head of Kitchen: Sue
McCormick Catering Assistant: Pauline
Futcher Senior Lunchtime Supervisor: Pam
Pask
Lunchtime
Supervisory Assistants: Sandy
Welsh Linda
Cook
Gillian
Evans Laura
Young
Jackie
Fairman Gloria
Portsmouth Diane
Tuckwell ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL As a general rule students are grouped in classes
according to their age. Because Icknield covers the age range from 2 to 19 years,
children do not necessarily move to a different class group each year. Classes
are generally grouped as follows: Early Years Infant
Primary TEACCH Lower Secondary Upper Secondary FE Centre THE SCHOOL DAY The
children travel from home to school in taxis and minibuses, most arriving
between 8.50am and 9.10am and leaving between 3.15pm and 3.30pm. A few, mainly those students
who have profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) arrive later
and/or leave earlier. Lunchtime
is 12 noon – 1.00pm. Icknield
follows the usual County pattern of school holidays. The school is open for 190 days a
year for students and 5 additional days are used for in-service training. When
the children arrive from 8.50am onwards, they are met at the doors by
Learning Support Assistants. Students arriving on buses are dropped off at
the main entrance, taxis drop off in the playground. Students are sent or escorted to
classrooms where Learning Support Assistants/Teachers are on duty. The
morning teaching session begins at 9.00am with the afternoon session
finishing at 3.15pm. The school hours are 27.5 per week which includes RE and
assemblies. The Early Years
students have more play activities. Each
class has its own timetable of teaching activities which may include:
swimming sessions here or at Andover Leisure Centre Pool, PE in the hall, Gym
activities or horse riding sessions.
The
afternoon teaching session begins at 1.00pm, and continues until 3.00pm when
classes have a reflection session.
At 3.10pm children meet in the main hall and are taken to their
transport by Learning Support Assistants. Whole
school assemblies are held every Friday. We also have our ‘star of the week’
which is decided by the school council.
Once a month classes take turns to take on a leading role during the
assembly. The whole school goes
to a local church for Harvest, Christmas and Easter Services. Gym
Club, suitable for active and motivated students, operates after school and a
list of those participating (and therefore remaining in school) is posted on
the notice board in the foyer.
Other information regarding alterations to normal transport
arrangements e.g. a child remaining at school to be collected by a parent,
will be written on the blackboard in the foyer. VISITING SPECIALISTS We
are fortunate to be assisted and advised by specialists employed by the
Health Authority who make regular visits to the school. These specialists work closely
alongside school staff and many students benefit from their skills. Demands on their time are
considerable, therefore, it is necessary for them to work with individual
students in order of priority. Paediatrician: Dr
Ferris twice
a term School
Doctor: Locum
two/three
times a term and
as necessary Speech
Therapist: Jo
Ashwood/ Karen
Rowlandson 1
day a week Occupational
Therapist: 2
½ days a week Physiotherapists: Jen
Ward / Wendy Johnson 1 day a week
Dentist: Heather
Preston once
a year Community
Team: Jo
Fordham as
necessary Wiltshire
Community Nurse Jo
Connor as
necessary Stephen’s
Ark
Annette Pearce
as
necessary Educational
Specialists include: General
Inspector SEN: Val
Bealing at
least once a term District
Manager for TVBC: Stephen
Cottrell as
necessary Senior
Specialist Teacher Adviser Visual
Impairment: Cheryl
Irons as
necessary Senior
Specialist Teacher Adviser Hearing
Impairment: Peter
Keen as
necessary Educational
Psychologist: Jo
Birbeck as
necessary Wiltshire
Education Psychologist Alison
Rideal as
necessary Schools
Officer (Special): Fliss
Dickinson as
necessary. Governors meeting Area
Education Officer (Area 7) Sue
Dorney-Smith (part-time)
as necessary Governors
meeting Principal
Special Needs Officer: Caroline
Hooley as necessary certain
reviews Wiltshire
Case Worker: Val
Black
transition
reviews
POST 16 PROVISION Many
of our senior students are remaining in some form of educational provision
after 16 years of age. For most
it will be at our further education unit at 219 Vigo Road, Andover. This
bungalow at Vigo Road, provides an environment where students can be taught
some necessary and relevant life skills, and where full use can be made of
the facilities available in the local community. Further details regarding post 16 provision can be
obtained from school. ANNUAL REVIEWS There
is a need to review annually each child's Statement of Special Educational
Need. The class teacher will prepare
an up to date report on a child's progress, achievements and experience. Parents are given a copy of this
report and are invited to add their own comments and to attend a review
meeting with their child's teacher plus the Headteacher. Other professionals involved with
your child's education would also be invited to attend and submit a
report. Some of our senior
students are themselves involved and make a positive contribution to this
review meeting. This meeting
provides a valuable opportunity for everyone to reassess a child's education
priorities for the coming months.
In Year 9 we also start planning for pupils transition and this is
then updated annually. INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN Students
have an Individual Education Plan that is updated at regular intervals and
enables parents and staff to see a pupil's progression. This plan is linked to the needs
outlined on their Statement. ANNUAL REPORTS In
July of each year a pupil will receive a report of the activities and
experience covered over the past academic year. This will include a record of their Individual Educational
Plans, their attendance and any conclusions of any Key Stages completed. RECORD OF
ACHIEVEMENT All
students have a Record of Achievement, which contains accounts of
experiences, examples of work and photographic records. This document
provides an on going account of each child's wide range of educational
experiences and achievements, their skills and strengths, and also gives an
indication where further help and development may be required. Where possible it is a pupil's own
record of their achievements. It
reflects their attainments within the whole school curriculum, which may
include elements of the National Curriculum, together with experiences and
achievements other than at school.
It is a document which accompanies students during their school
years. it begins when they enter
school and is regularly updated to reflect the most recent stages of development. Above all it acknowledges values and
gives credit to the achievements (with or without adult support) that
students at Icknield have attained across a broad range of opportunities. ‘P’ LEVELS Although our pupils do not enter the national SAT’s
or GCSE examinations they do have their progress assessed annually by the
teaching staff. This is in the
form of ‘P’ levels which were designed for assessing where pupils attainments
had reached. At Icknield we have
completed these ‘P’ levels since 1999 and they will become compulsory for all
severe learning difficulty pupils from June 2007.
THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM Icknield
School has two main curriculum documents which reflect the differing needs of
the early years students and those in key stages 1 – 4. Both documents are adaptations of the
national curriculum specifically designed for students with severe learning
difficulties. Pupils
working at the main site of Icknield are working towards the ‘Equals’
curriculum. This has been
designed by SLD teachers and is a nationally accredited scheme of work. Our FE Centre pupils are working
towards ASDAN programs. These
are; ‘Transition Challenge’ for our 14 – 16 year olds and ‘Towards
Independence’ for our 16+ students.
The aim of both of these programs is to present a framework of
activities through which personal, social, and independent living skills can
be developed and accredited. The
program has been developed for those learners with severe, complex, profound,
or multiple learning difficulties.
NATIONAL CURRICULUM Many
of our students will reach the lower levels of the National Curriculum. Their
achievements at any level, and in any area, will occur at greatly differing
ages than those suggested for mainstream students. Our curriculum allows students to acquire the
pre-attainment and intermediate skills necessary to access the lower levels
of the National Curriculum.
Therefore, students have access to the full school curriculum which
contains those elements of the National Curriculum applicable to their level
of attainment, consequently they will be working towards or within the
National Curriculum but at a modified rate. All students are disapplied from Modern Foreign Languages.
EARLY YEARS - FOUNDATION STAGE The philosophy underpinning the Foundation Stage
curriculum is that learning should be carefully planned and structured, with
an emphasis on activities that are fun, relevant and motivating for each
child. Teachers delivering the Foundation Stage curriculum therefore support
children’s learning through planned play and extending and developing
children’s spontaneous play. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is organised into
the following six areas of learning: ·
Personal, social and
emotional development ·
Communication,
language and literacy ·
Mathematical
development ·
The development of
knowledge and understanding of the world ·
Physical development
and ·
Creative development.
LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM AIMS 1.
To promote an awareness of others. 2.
To build self confidence and self esteem. 3.
To promote the development of skills for independence as appropriate to age and situation. 4.
To develop the ability to choose, make decisions and act upon them. 5.
To develop communication, motor, numeracy and literacy skills as a pathway to independence. 6.
To develop appropriate social behaviour in a variety of situations. 7.
To have fun. UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM - AIMS 1.
To encourage a developing sense of adulthood and to develop self confidence and self esteem. To enable students to communicate as effectively as possible with
others. 2.
To promote the development of skills relevant to independent living. 3.
To encourage a sense of self responsibility, to choose, make decisions and act upon them. 4.
To develop the ability to reason and to solve problems in practical situations. 5.
To promote interest in leisure time pursuits. 6.
To have fun. NEW
TECHNOLOGY All
students have the opportunity of using computers and associated
software. Each class has at least
one computer with at least three ways of accessing it. i.e. keyboard, mouse, touch screen,
concept keyboard or switch. We
are also beginning to build up a range of specially adapted toys. All of our school PC’s have access to
the internet. We have recently
had 3 interactive whiteboards installed. We
have portable video cameras and digital camera’s which both students and
staff use. We find that stills
and video photography provide a useful teaching and recording medium with our
students. We
also believe that our students should be taught how to safely use the
technology found in the home.
Therefore they will have access to televisions, video recorders,
cookers, microwaves, kettles, irons, radios, tape-recorders, personal stereos
etc. SEX EDUCATION As
agreed and approved by the Governors, sex education at Icknield is part of a
wider programme of personal, social and emotional development and health
education and is integrated through all areas of learning. It begins when a child enters school
and should continue into adult life. Elements
of such a programme are implemented as appropriate and relevant to each
pupil's individual needs and level of development. Such a programme stresses the importance of socially
acceptable behaviour and appropriate interpersonal skills. A copy of the school sex education
policy is available at the school office. ASSEMBLIES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All
children attend school assemblies unless parents request that they do
not. They are non-denominational
and based upon the new Hampshire syllabus. All
classes have a reflection period at the end of the day. These sessions follow the various
strands as outlined in the Hampshire agreed syllabus for Religious Education,
Vision and Insight, and is delivered at a level to suit students’ age and
understanding. If
you wish your child to be excused this aspect of school life please contact
school. OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES Classes
go out of school on regular visits to town, Andover Leisure Centre’s pool and
for horse riding activities.
Supervision and safety are of paramount importance. RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES The
experience of being away from home is important for all children and from
time to time residential opportunities are offered to groups of our
students. Such educational
holidays are a valuable opportunity for children to put into practice,
transfer and consolidate many of their newly acquired skills. In
order to finance such activities it is hoped that parents will make voluntary
contributions towards the cost.
No pupil will be prevented from taking part in residential experiences
because they have not made a voluntary contribution towards the trip,
however, if sufficient voluntary contributions are not received residential
placements cannot take place. MINIBUSES Icknield
has four minibuses. One was
purchased by the Variety Club, two are provided by HCC in return for
transporting pupils to school, and we also lease one other minibus to use during
and after school. The running
costs of minibuses are subsidised by the Friends of Icknield. We employ two school drivers to help
taxi our students to some off site activities. SWIMMING AND HYDROTHERAPY Many
of our children benefit from opportunities to take part in swimming or
hydrotherapy. We have the valuable resource of our own hydrotherapy pool
which has sensory lighting and music. All
students take part in swimming or hydrotherapy but if there are reasons at
any time why your child should not take part please let us know. In particular please inform us if
your child suffers from epilepsy. RDA
AND HORSE RIDING
Many of our children
attend seasonal horse riding sessions, these are well organised and
supervised, but as with swimming there is always a need for parent volunteers
to walk alongside horses at these sessions. Please contact the school if you can help.
GYM
SESSIONS
The majority of classes attend
a weekly gym session at the Salto Gym Club, Charlton, Andover. SCHOOL ALLOTMENTS Our Upper Secondary and
Further Education students maintain two allotments. Students use these
resources to complement and extend their work in Science, PSHE, Maths and
Literacy. This year the allotment produced cabbages, onions, leeks,
courgettes, runner beans, beetroot, broad beans and pumpkins. Much of this
produce was grown from seed and then harvested by the students at the end of
the Summer term and the beginning of the Autumn term. LINKS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS We
have many established links with other schools in the area. These links are with both mainstream
and special schools. Many of
these schools very generously allow us to use some of their facilities.
Increasingly our links with mainstream schools are providing opportunities
for groups and individual children to share activities together. Various individuals and groups of our
children regularly visit the following schools:- Norman
Gate Winton
Secondary School Test
Valley Secondary School Cricklade
College Pewsey
Primary School Farleigh
School La
Retraite Swan School Icknield
High School - Luton A weekly
after school club made up of pupils from the Early Years, Infants and Junior
classes attend Farleigh School and take part in various activities with the
pupils there. Students from a number
of schools and further education colleges in the area carryout supervised
work experience and help and support our children here at Icknield School
throughout the year. COMMUNITY
LINKS Icknield
is fortunate to receive substantial support from a wide range of local
people, organisations, establishments and industry. There is considerable interest in the school and this is
often reflected in articles in the local press. Parents need to indicate on the questionnaire they receive
when their child starts at Icknield if they do not wish photographs to be
taken. WORK AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Where
appropriate we hope to be able to develop work and/or community experience
opportunities for some of our senior students. In general, the focus for these opportunities takes place
when students attend our further education centre. If
it is considered appropriate for an individual pupil to be involved in such
developments, parents will of course be fully consulted by school staff. SCHOOL LEAVERS DESTINATIONS The
majority of students either move on to the Cricklade College 19-22 course, or
transfer to Day Services. Other
alternatives may be considered at Annual Reviews and Transition Meetings. DUKE OF
EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME There are approximately 15 students involved in our after
school Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
This group is made up of both current pupils and those who left us to
attend other colleges in recent years.
5 members of this group are currently working towards their Gold Award
which is a great achievement, with the others working on their silver and
bronze. We very much hope that
this scheme will continue to benefit lots of our students in the future. CONTACT WITH SCHOOL We
are always pleased to see parents in school, however, we do realise that daily
communication with us is difficult for most parents because children have to
be transported into school each day.
If you do have any worries or concerns at any time please feel free to
come in and see us or to telephone and we will try and help. If you wish to see a particular
member of staff it would be advisable to phone school first to make sure that
they are available. Daily
communication is helped by the ‘home to school book’ and the school weekly newsletter
helps keep parents informed of diary dates and any other issues. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE If
your concern becomes a complaint, please contact either the Headteacher or
the Chair of Governors who will deal with it as a matter of urgency. Alternatively a Suggestions and Complaints
box is kept in the school office.
Our nominated Suggestions and Complaints Governor will deal with issues raised. To
aid communication, home/school diaries are used with most children. School staff will usually make some
comment each day about what your child has done or experienced etc. Please do feel free to use the
diaries in a similar way. We too
need to know what achievements have been made at home or significant events
that have occurred. If your
child's speech is limited and they are unable to tell us it is obviously
particularly important that you inform us through these diaries. The diaries are therefore useful for
those parents who are working closely with their child's teacher on specific
teaching programmes at home. Various
opportunities are available from time to time for parents to visit school
such as parents afternoons, day-time and evening open sessions, annual
reviews, sports days, fun days, concerts etc. Some school activities require a high adult ratio and we
are always pleased to receive offers of help. if you feel you would like to help out in school the
following are areas where we would appreciate some assistance: -
swimming and hydrotherapy -
outings/trips -
short term residential experiences -
art/craft - horse riding
TRANSPORT Transport
to and from school is provided and arranged by the County Education
Office. Children travel on
various forms of transport such as coaches, minibuses and taxis. Each Hampshire vehicle has an escort to
supervise the children. Any
problems or difficulties regarding transport should be directed to the
Transport Section at the County Education Office. If you need any changes, however temporary, to the agreed
transport arrangements you must contact the Transport Section at the County
Office. Hampshire
Transport: 01962 845970 – Ms
Chris Talbot Wiltshire
Transport: 01225 713463 - Mr Chris Pettifer
FRIENDS OF ICKNIELD ASSOCIATION Registered
Charity No: 900558 The
Friends of Icknield Association organises lots of fund raising and social
events for the school The
Committee are always pleased to receive offers of help. For more information please contact
the school. Chairperson: Julie Davis Secretary: Jennifer Roe Treasurer: Gillian
Broadhurst Events
held in 2005/06 included: Easter
Party & Disco, Christmas Presents and Visit from Father Christmas,
Christmas raffle, coffee morning fund raisers, and a BBQ and fun day for
families. ICKNIELD TRUST Registered
Charity: 1032873 The
Icknield Trust was established in Andover to provide accommodation in which
young people aged 16-20 with severe learning difficulties can develop the
skills, confidence and self-esteem necessary for independent living. The Trust purchased the Bungalow at
219 Vigo Road in October 1998.
The Trust has worked hard to raise funds to pay off the £100,000
interest free loan which they obtained for this purchase. Chairperson: David Smith Treasurer: Carole Machin UNIFORM LIST Junior/Infant Royal
blue sweatshirt or cardigan with badge Black
or Grey bottoms (skirts, trousers, shorts, joggers, leggings) White
poloshirt. Blue
summer dress Secondary
and Seniors Burgundy
sweatshirt with badge. Black
or Grey bottoms (skirts, trousers, shorts, joggers, leggings) White
poloshirt FE/Post
16 No
uniform but students are requested to wear smart but casual clothing. PE Royal
Blue or Burgandy T shirt, shorts or tracksuit bottoms. We keep
a good stock of embroidered sweatshirts and cardigans, and they are available
from the school office. All
other items of uniform can be purchased from parents' preferred stockists. School can arrange for garments to be
embroidered with the school logo.
Students will also need the appropriate clothing for swimming and
riding sessions. All
clothing should be clearly named.
School staff always do their best to help children take care of their
belongings. However,
responsibility cannot be accepted for lost or damaged articles of clothing or
any personal possessions.
Please
inform us of any changes in your child's health, in particular any changes of
drugs. Medication
that needs to be administered in school should be clearly labelled with: -
your child's name -
name of the drug -
dosage required -
the time the drug needs to be administered This
medication should be sent into school with a responsible adult, a permission
slip will need to be completed at the school office for all medicines
administered in school. It
is vitally important that we have emergency contact phone numbers for every
parent/guardian. Please supply
the school office with this information and keep us notified of any changes. As you
will understand we are not able to care for sick children in school. If your child is clearly unwell at
school you will be contacted and asked to come and take them home. Please do not send them back to
school until they are completely recovered. Should your child be suffering with sickness or upset
stomach County suggest that your child stay home for 48 hours
following their illness. If
there are any medical reasons why your child should not take part in the full
range of curricular activities including sports, leisure and off-site
activities please notify the school. We
have regular visits from the school doctor. If you have any concerns regarding your child's health
please let us know so that we can arrange an appointment for you. ABSENCES If
your child is absent from school please notify the school office as soon as
possible as to the reason.
Absences
during the period 05/06: Unauthorised
- O%
Authorised - 8.2% of total number of
sessions. HOLIDAYS Holiday
dates are sent out annually.
Also during the year there will be five days additional closures for
staff in-service training and notification will be sent out in good time. If
you wish your child to accompany you on holiday outside the normal school
holiday periods please obtain and complete an application form and return it
to school for approval by the headteacher. MEALS The
lunch time period is an important learning opportunity for our children. It is hoped that all students will
have a school meal. If
for medical reasons your child requires a special diet please let us know so
that we can try to make the necessary arrangements. Diet meals can usually be arranged if it has been prescribed
or approved by your doctor. At
the moment the cost of a school meal is £1.80 per day. When sending in dinner money to
school, please make sure that it is clearly marked with your child's name. If
you or your child are receiving Income Support your child may be entitled to
free school meals. More details
can be obtained from the school office. ACCESS TO INFORMATION The
records of individual children attending Icknield School consist mainly of Statements
of Special Educational Need and Annual Reviews. Parents will have copies of these documents. The Freedom Of Information Act came
into effect on 1st December 2005, our school policy on this may be
obtained by contacting the school direct. Useful
Telephone Contacts: Icknield
School: 01264
365297 FE
Unit:
01264
351145 Local
Education Office: 01962
869611 Mencap:
01264 350962 The information contained in this brochure is intended for
the parents of students attending Icknield School. It was correct at the time of going to press but
Government legislation, County Council policy and the particular
circumstances of the school might create the need for organisational changes
and adjustments of policy. Icknield School River Way Andover Hampshire SP11 6LT Tel: 01264 365297 Fax: 01264 334794 Email: adminoffice@icknield.hants.sch.uk Website: http://www.icknield.hants.sch.uk/index.html |
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