Welcome to Honilands Primary School, Lovell Road, Enfield, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

School Brochure

WELCOME TO HONILANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

On behalf of the staff, governors and children we would like to welcome you and your family to Honilands Primary School. We are a two-form entry school with approximately 475 pupils ranging from 3 to 11 years.

This information pack is designed to introduce you and your child to our school and our way of working together. We recognise that the partnership between home and school is one of the most important elements in ensuring that a child's education is a successful, rewarding and happy experience.

We are a learning community, continually looking at ways to improve what we provide for our children and their parents/carers. We always welcome your thoughts and comments about any aspect of our school.

We are very proud of our school and its unique qualities. We hope you will find Honilands a happy, welcoming and caring school.

We wish you and your child every success during their time with us.

Ralph Silverman / Ray Barker
Headteacher / Chair of Governors

NAMES AND CONTACTS

Headteacher Mr Ralph Silverman
Deputy Headteacher Mrs Debra Crouch
Chair of Governors Mr Ray Barker
Business Manager Mrs Linda Mortimer
Assistant Administrative Officer Mrs Pam Dyer
Attendance Officer Mrs Caroline Kennedy
Welfare Assistant Mrs Trish Dimmock
Site Manager Mr Graham Voight Back to top

Statement of Intent and School Aims

STATEMENT OF INTENT

We will strive to:

Achieve excellence and quality in all our work

Give our children the best possible start to school in the Foundation Stage

Build systematically and progressively on these foundations so that the children reach their potential

Provide a well organised, stimulating, caring and safe environment within which the children can learn and make good progress

Celebrate the children's achievements

Work in partnership with our parents and carers

OUR SCHOOL AIMS

At Honilands we aim to work together to:
Support and care for our pupils, encouraging them to value themselves and their acheivements.

Through promoting positive, active communication with parents, carers, outside agencies and the community we aim to:
Develop strong partnerships to enhance children's learning
Consult and inform effectively
Encourage parents and cares to be actively involved in the learning, behaviour and well-being of their children
Support the needs of individuals and families

Our School environment will be:
Structured and calm
Welcoming, attractive and stimulating
Celebratory about the learning and achievements of our pupils

Our learning environments are organised to enable our pupils to:
Access resources independently
Take an active part in their learning and in the management and organisation of their classrooms
Learn in a variety of styles appropriate to the task

We will plan and deliver a curriculum that is:
Broad, balanced, relevant and inclusive
Differentiated and challenging
Based on the National Curriculum but provides much more
Based on developing transferable learning skills, including literacy and numeracy
Raises the achievements of all our pupils

We will ensure equal opportunities for all members of our school community regardless of:
Race
Gender
Disability
Class
Religion

We will encourage our pupils to be:
Confident
Tolerant
Responsible
Questioning
Cooperative
Solution focused
Intrinsically motivated learners Back to top

About our School

OUR SCHOOL

The school was built in 1953 as separate Infant and Junior Schools on a site covering an area of approximately 9 acres. In September 1984 the schools amalgamated to become Honilands Primary School.

We are fortunate in having our own large gardens, conservation area, playground areas and playing field. The Foundation Stage and Lower Phase part of the school are single storey with bright classrooms, which open onto paved play areas and grass. Upper Phase is in a two storey building with the dining area and kitchen on the ground floor and the classrooms above it on the first floor. We have two halls, one at either end of the school. Back to top

The Governing Body

THE GOVERNING BODY

The Governing Body of Honilands is made up of:

LEA Representatives

Community Representatives

Parent Representatives

Teacher Representatives

Regular meetings are held every term. Minutes of these meetings are available at the school office for parents/carers to see on request. Back to top

Starting School at Honilands

STARTING SCHOOL AT HONILANDS

Admission Arrangements
Admissions for new entrants to our nursery and reception class are processed through the Local Education Authority. Requests for a place in our nursery and reception are made directly to the school through completion of an admissions form. Completed forms will be forwarded for you, to the Local Education Authority.

All other children wishing to join our school during an academic year can apply directly to the school. A place can only be offered providing there is one available.

Parents of all prospective pupils are invited to visit the school and see us in action. Parents will also have the opportunity to discuss their child's educational needs. If there is no place available at the time of application, parents can put their child's name on the waiting list. Information booklets detailing Enfield's admission criteria can be obtained by contacting the Enfield Schools Admission Service at the Enfield Civic Centre.

The Foundation Stage Curriculum
We believe that a solid foundation will help children achieve their full potential. In our Nursery and Reception class the Foundation Stage Curriculum encourages children to become confident learners. Children experience a creative, safe and stimulating play environment which helps them to prepare for the full school curriculum. Foundation Stage is where positive partnerships, between home and school are founded.
The curriculum is divided into the following areas of learning:

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to recognise and discuss their own emotions, and learn how to work effectively in whole class, small group and independent learning situations.

COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
Children continue to develop their use of language and are introduced to early reading and writing skills.

MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT
Children learn to count and calculate. They are introduced to mathematical vocabulary and encouraged to use mathematical ideas in their play.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Children are given opportunities to develop their fine and gross motor skills by working with construction, modelling and climbing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Children are encouraged to become thoughtful explorers, investigating the world around them and asking questions about what they find.

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Children are taught to use their imagination and to respond creatively to a wide variety of musical, pictorial and sensory experiences. Back to top

The School Day

THE SCHOOL DAY AND ATTENDANCE

Session Times

Nursery
AM Session 9.00 - 11.30am
PM Session 12.45 - 3.15pm

Reception
AM Session 9.00 - 11.45am
PM Sesions 1.00 - 31.5pm

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
8.50 - 12.00noon
1.00 - 3.00pm

(Break 10.45 - 11.00)

Key Stage 2 (Years 3,4,5,and 6)
8.50 - 12.15pm
1.15 - 3.05pm

Doors open at 8.40am in Key Stage 2
Doors open at 8.50am in Key Stage 1
Doors open at 9.00am in Foundation Stage

At which time the teachers become responsible for the children

PLEASE TRY NOT TO DELAY THE CLASS TEACHER AT THIS TIME

Home Time
Children in the Foundation Stage are collected from thetheir class at home time. Teachers in Lower Phase (Years 1, 2 and 3) bring the children to the playground for collection. For your child's safety you must inform the school if someone other than the normal person is picking up the child.

Children in Upper Phase are accompanied to the main entrance.

If parents/carers need to come into school, please enter by the main door only and report to the office. This is a safety/security precaution. We need to know all adults on school premises at all times.

If you bring/collect your child by car please DO NOT park on the yellow zig-zag lines at the school gates or on the pavements leading up to and around the school.

Please do not drive into the school car park.
PLEASE NOTE THE CAR PARK IS UED ONLY BY STAFF AND DELIVERIES

LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS

Your child may have a cooked school lunch, bring a packed lunch or go home for lunch.

Lunchtime
Reception lunchtime 11.45 - 12.45pm
Key Stage 1 lunchtime 12 noon until 1.00pm
Key Stage 2 lunchtime 12.15pm until 1.15pm

Lunch is eaten in our school dining hall. Meals are prepared in our school kitchen. There is always a choice of main course and vegetables and desserts. Alternatively children may bring a packed lunch. Sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks are not allowed. Dinner money should be paid weekly, on a Monday. Dinner money is #1.85 per day, 9.25 per week.

If you wish your child to change from packed lunches to school dinners or vice-versa this can be done at half term or end of term. Please inform the office.

If you receive Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance you are entitled to Free School Meals. Application forms are available from the school office.

For your child's safety, if your child has any food allergies you MUST ensure we are aware.

Breaktime
Children in Years 4 - 6 are welcome to bring in a piece of fruit as a breaktime snack. Water is available in all classrooms throughout the day.

Children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 have a piece of fruit each day as we are part of the National Fruit Scheme. This includes a selection from apples, satsumas, pears, cherry tomatoes and carrots. Back to top

Attendance and Punctuality

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

PLEASE BE ON TIME

Children should arrive at school about five minutes before the session starts.

We encourage and assist all children to achieve excellent levels of attendance and punctuality and form good life long habits. We rely upon your support to do this. Punctuality is encouraged both as a means of ensuring that valuable school time is not wasted and as an act of courtesy to staff and other children. Late arrivals disrupt the learning of the individual and the whole class and embarrassing for the child.

Regular school attendance is very important not only because the law requires it, but also because it is an essential prerequisite of effective learning. We monitor punctuality daily.

When a child is absent we have to record the particular absence as either authorised or unauthorised. Absence will only be authorised for:

Illness
Unavoidable medical appointments
Exceptional family circumstances (eg bereavement)
Religious observance of the religion to which the child's parents belongs
Other circumstances specified and agreed upon in advance by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher

Taking a Holiday During Term Time

The school has discretionary power to grant leave for an annual family holiday during term time. Please discuss your holiday with the school BEFORE you book it so that we can advise on its impact on your child's education, especially for children in years 2 and 6 who are taking their end of key stage tests. Back to top

Pupil Welfare

PUPIL WELFARE

The school's Welfare Assistant, Trish Dimmock, looks after all minor injuries and cases of sickness. If, however, your child becomes unwell in school you will be contacted and asked to take your child home. Additionally, parents/carers will be notified if any injury sustained at school needs further monitoring or attention at home.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THE SCHOOL INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES TO CONTACT NUMBERS - THIS IS FOR YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH AND SAFETY

Medicines
We follow the London Borough of Enfield Policy and Procedures for 'the Administration of Medicines in Schools'. Parent and carers should administer medicine to their child at home. Chronic illness, such as Asthma and other medical needs, must be discussed with the Welfare Assistant. Asthma medication (blue pumps) should be kept in school.

Medicals & Dental Inspections
These are arranged periodically by the School Health Department, parents/carers being informed of the dates in advance. These are held in school annually, with certain year groups. However we would urge you to take your child for regular checkups at your dentists. All dental appointments and treatments are free for children.

Headlice
This is a common problem in schools. The school nurse holds a meeting annually giving full and up to date information regarding detection and elimination of headlice. Our Welfare Assistant will also offer advice and information. Please check your child's hair regularly and make sure girls with long hair have it tied back for school. Persistent problems with headlice will be referred to our school nurse and if necessary passed on to Community Health.

Education Welfare Officer
Our Local Education Authority Welfare Officer visits the school weekly and may be contacted at the Civic Centre. The role of the Education Welfare Officer is to link the family and the Education service to help those families/children who are experiencing difficulties. It is their job to deal with a wide variety of issues including bullying, truancy, school refusal, unauthorised absences and persistent lateness.

Child Protection
The school works in partnership with parents to support children in every way possible. However, the Children Act places a clear responsibility on schools to ensure that they work together with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. As a result, if concerns are raised within the School or a child or parent reports a situation involving possible abuse, we are unable to guarantee confidentiality. It would have to be referred on to Social Services. All schools must follow Area Child Protection Committee procedures. Back to top

Parents and Carers Working in Partnership

PARENTS AND CARERS - A WORKING PARTNERSHIP

We are committed to developing a close working partnership with you, parents and carers. We try to keep you well informed about your child's progress and schoolwork through:

Meetings with the class teacher in the Autumn and Spring terms to set targets
A Statement of Achievement (Report) at the end of the year including the results of National Curriculum Tests at the end of years 2 and 6. An opportunity to discuss the annual report if required

Meetings with the class teacher, Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher can be arranged via the school office. A year booklet outlining main learning objectives and our timetable for the year.

Please check your child's book bag every day! Our newsletter is sent home each Friday, to keep you up to date about what is happening in school.

You will from time to time be invited to parents meetings in school. These include Parents in Partnership, meetings to inform you about the next stage in your child's school career and meetings to tell us what you feel about particular issues. You are invited to come into school to raise any issues of concern or interest about our school or education generally. Our end of year 'Exhibition of Work' is a very special event and an annual celebration of the children's work and achievements.

Helping in School
We welcome and really appreciate any time or help parents can offer in school. Regular help involves being an extra pair of hands in the classroom, supervising a group of children working on an activity initiated by the teacher or supporting an individual child with reading. Occasional help with outings and other school events is also often sought. Please let the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or your child's Class Teacher know if you are able to offer any time.

Helping your Child / Homework
Reading and completing a Reading Log is expected throughout the school and we ask you to support your child with both these activities. Your child will receive a book bag and home reading pack when they join the school. Homework requirements for each year group are outlined in the year objectives and timetable booklet.

Home School Agreement
We ask you to discuss this with your child, sign it and return a copy to school when your child joins Honilands. Two copies are included in this pack. Please keep a copy for your reference. Back to top

Home Learning

HOME LEARNING

The Purpose of Home Learning:

Developing an effective partnership between home and school

Encouraging children to learn at home and in the outside world

Extending school learning, for example through additional reading

Consolidating and reinforcing skills and understanding introduced and taught at school

Encouraging and supporting children, as they get older, to develop self motivation, organisation, confidence and self discipline to study and learn independently Back to top