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Homework
Your child will receive homework each week on a Thursday and this will need to be completed and
returned to school by the following Monday. This homework will take a variety of forms but will usually
include some spellings or letter sounds to learn, a book to read and some independent work to complete in
Mathematics and English. We understand that homework can sometimes be difficult to manage and
organise, especially if your child seems reluctant to do it. We want to help you with this and would urge
you to contact your child’s teacher if you are experiencing difficulties in tracking the homework your child
should be doing or need support in helping your child with their learning at home. Working together will
be the most effective way of solving this problem.

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Children who have special needs in learning or with their behaviour are monitored closely in school.
Parents are informed if we have a cause for concern. We may also ask your permission to refer your child
to an external expert on their needs, should we consider this appropriate. For more information about our
school offer and the Stockton offer, please visit our school website.

SENCo: Mrs Rachel Fields

Article 23: A child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity and
independence, and to play an active part in the community.

Gifted, Talented and More Able
We have a register for our Gifted and Talented pupils. Our Gifted register includes ‘children who have the

ability to excel in one or more subjects’. Our Talented register includes ‘children who have the ability to
excel in practical skills such as sport, leadership and artistic performance in and out of school’.

Article 29: Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.

Sex and Relationships Education
We take great pride in providing a dedicated Sex and Relationship Education to our children. We currently
use an online resource called Yasmine and Tom, which follows two cartoon characters through their lives,
growing with the children. The resource, created by the Family Planning Association, is a lively, interactive
resource to use as part of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. It features animation
and touch-screen activities and guides our pupils through real-life situations and topics including the body,
feelings, relationships, family life and online safety. All sessions are delivered in an appropriate manner and
style for the age of the children. During Sex and Relationship Education the children may ask questions:
these are answered simply, honestly and appropriately. For more information, or to see the scheme,

please contact school.

Family and Adult Learning
Our school offers a variety of courses and one-off workshops for families and parents to attend in order to
help with their own learning or supporting their children. Recent courses have included:
• Keeping up with the children
• Beginners’maths
If you would like any information about courses in the local community, please contact our Parent Support
Adviser, Mrs Costello.