Welcome!
EQUALITY
We are in the process of adopting Policies and finalising our Accessibility Plan to comply with legislation regarding the above.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Head Teacher.
Welcome back to the Summer Term
We hope that you had an enjoyable and relaxing break, even if the weather did change!!
The summer term will be packed with many events and activities, some related to the Jubilee and the Olympics and details will be sent home in due course.
In the meantime, here are some dates for your diary:
Wednesday 23rd May - Life Education Van visit (note change of date)
Week commencing 28th May - Activities Week, including Sports Day during the afternoon of Wednesday 30th May
Friday 1st June - FOBRS Indulgence Evening
Week Commencing 4th June - HALF TERM
Monday 11th June - INSET Day
Week Commencing 25th June - Grounds Week
Friday 6th July - Annual Reports to Parents
Friday 6th July - FOBRS Summer Fayre
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th July - Parents' Evenings
Friday 20th July - END OF TERM!!
What’s on at Bere Regis First School |
Monday 21st May
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Tuesday 22nd May |
Wednesday 23rd May Life Education Van Visit
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Thursday 24th May |
Friday 25th May Film Club, Film “Bartok the Magnificent”, collection approximately 4.45 p.m. |
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FILM CLUB
Our Film Club has proved to be very popular with over 50 members. Anybody who attends Bere Regis School is welcome to join up if they are not yet members.
Your child is allowed to bring their own snack, although we aim to provide popcorn whenever possible.
If anybody has any spare beanbags or floor cushions that they no longer require, then we will gladly give them a new home!
Our next showing will be:
'Bartok the Magnificent'
on Friday 25th May, finishing at approximately 4.45 p.m.
Music Day - 27th March
The children enjoyed a full day of music - making instruments, playing a variety of instruments and taking part in workshops. Our thanks go to everybody who gave up their time to teach the children and join in with us!
Science Week
Week Commencing 19th March was Science Week. Throughout the week the children were split into mixed age groups and worked on themes such as Colour, Food and Forces.
This is the winner of our Land Yacht challenge ~ she beat all the boys!
Friday 23rd March ~
'Jurassic Jog for Sport Relief'
The children enjoyed their 'Jurassic Jog'!
All monies raised will be sent to Sport Relief
We have now started to collect the Tesco Vouchers, which are available in store until 20th May. A collection box is inside the main front entrance to the school and we welcome donations from all family members!! Tesco are also running a recycling scheme for old mobile telephones and certain makes of printer ink cartridges. Freepost envelopes for sending these to Tesco are also available from the school, and your items for recycling will be included in our overall total. Please help yourselves!
If your child’s birthday falls between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008 then they are eligible to start school in September 2012. Applications for a place can be made on-line via www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or via the school office if you have any queries or questions. If you would like to visit to see us in action you are more than welcome to call in!
FOOTBALL!
Congratulations go to our Football Team (coached by Mr Battishill) who won the recent Humphries Kirk Tournament for the third year running. Well Done Boys!
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Your child may be entitled to receive free school meals if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
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Income Support (IS) or
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Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual taxable income (as assessed by The Inland Revenue) which from 6 April 2011 does not exceed £16,190
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Income-Based Job Seekers' Allowance (IB JSA) or
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Employment Support Allowance (Income Related) (ASA(IRA)) or
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Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
From 1 May 2009 where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school lunches.
How do I apply for free school meals?
You can apply by telephone - call Dorset Direct on 01305 221000.
You will need to advise your:
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Name
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Date of birth
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National Insurance Number (or your registered asylum seeker number)
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Child's details - name, date of birth, and school for which you want free school meals
Dorset Direct will make automated checks to confirm your entitlement, and if you qualify, will tell you immediately, and then write to you within three working days of your call to confirm it.
Alternatively, you can apply using a paper application. Paper forms are available from your child's school, some libraries, or from Dorset Direct - please contact us and a form can be sent to you.
Send the completed form to Dorset Direct (the address is on the form) Please note - you do not have to send any documents to show your entitlement to one of the above benefits. Automated checks will be made to confirm your entitlement, and if you qualify, we will write to you within three working days of receiving your form.
(For both telephone and paper applications - If the automated benefit check does not work, then we may need to ask you to supply documentary evidence. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.)
Please apply if you are eligible, or let us know if you are eligible, then the school's funding is increased and extra resources will be available to support your child's learning. Thank you!
We were most grateful to receive a cheque for the fantastic sum of £8,500. Our thanks go to the FOBRS committee for their hardwork in organising all the events which raise the money and also the parents, family and friends who come to the events and support us. The money will be used to benefit all the children in the school.
Our popular after-school clubs will start again during week commencing 19th September. They will run from 3.15 p.m. to 4 p.m; we would appreciate your co-operation in ensuring that you are ready to collect your child promptly
The Clubs will be:
Monday Cookery with Mrs Critchell (starting after half-term)
Football with Mr Battishill
Wednesday Gym with Mr Battishill
Thursday COBRAS Pottery Club and Crafts Club with Mrs Brown
Friday Film Club (alternate weeks)
Dance in the hall with Rhythm and Mix
In the event that your child initially says yes to joining a club but subsequently changes their mind, please advise the teacher so that their place can be allocated to another child. Occasionally we have to cancel clubs but will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible . Children will also need appropriate equipment for their chosen activity i.e. P.E. kit, trainers etc.
In line with new Government legislation, a permission slip giving permission for your child to participate in various walks around the village/to and from the church and trips outside of the village throughout the course of the year has been sent home. We will advise you each time that a trip/walk is planned but the new system should prevent us having to request permission slips on each and every occasion. Please complete and return the slip directly to the Office and remember to keep us advised of any change of contact numbers.
School Crossing Patrol
As you are probably aware, we have been advised that we are to lose our School Crossing Patrol at the end of this academic year; regrettably this has now been confirmed.
Whilst we firmly believe that this is not the right decision we are unable to overturn it and our only option to keep the Patrol is to find sponsorship. If you know of any company who regularly use the road and who may be prepared to spnsor our 'lolly lady' for approximately 3 - 4 years until our new school building is ready, then please let us have the relevant contact details.
COBRAS
**COBRAS now run on a Friday evening, offering the full range of sessions – if you would like your child to attend then please contact Mandy, or the school office.**
COBRAS operates every week in term time from Monday – Friday from 3.15 – 5.30 p.m. (there are different sessions within that timescale to meet parents and children’s needs).
If your child does not come to Bere Regis School but would like to use the club we do offer a pick-up service from some local schools to Bere Regis.
COBRAS offer a quality care setting with qualified staff in a happy and safe environment and most importantly we aim to ensure that the children have fun.
For more information please contact either Bere Regis School on 01929 471334 or Amanda White, the Supervisor on 07774 574457
COBRAS continues to run in conjunction with Ragamuffins who provide a breakfast club. The breakfast club operates from Monday - Wednesday and COBRAS Mondays - Fridays, with various session times to cater for all needs!
Information regarding holiday clubs for Easter 2012 and also to guage interest for the possibility of the holiday club running during the summer of 2012 has been sent home to parents this week.
To read a copy of the Easter Holiday Club information letter click here.
To read a copy of the Summer Holiday Club Information letter click here.
2012 and Beyond!
As you are aware, our school will be changing to Primary status with effect from September 2012, when our current Year 4 children will become our first Year 5 group.
We have recently interviewed 6 middle school teachers who were all very strong candidates; I am now pleased to advise that the candidate best suited to our school, MISS EMMA ADCOCK, has been appointed to teach the new year 5 class in September.
I am sure that Emma will quickly fit into our teaching team, to the benefit of all the children and I know that she is very excited about her new post. We are looking forward to welcoming Emma on 7th February when she will spend a day in school meeting the staff and the children who will be in her class.
2010 - 11 News and Information
Eco Greenhouse
Our Eco Greenhouse is now complete and has successfully grown a range of tomatoes (including a chococlate variety!) cucumbers and chilli peppers Our thanks go to everybody who contributed bottles and to Mrs Tamara Loakes for all her hard work in making the project a reality.
Our produce:-
SPORTS DAY 2011
We all enjoyed our sports day which was held on Wednesday 25th May in glorious weather! This year's winners were....
THE BLUE TEAM!!
To see more pictures of our Sports Day please click here
Thank you to everybody who came and supported the children especially also to those who took part!
**RED NOSE DAY - 18TH MARCH 2011**
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY WHO SUPPORTED THE CHILDREN ON RED NOSE DAY
- WE RAISED AN AMAZING £213!
**Football Results**
After a hard fought final Bere Regis deservedly won the Humphries Kirk Purbeck 5-a-side Football Tournament on Saturday 12th February. The final went to a tense penalty shoot out against St Mary's RC School in Swanage, culminating in a 4-3 win on penalties. Well done to the team for their sportmanship and many thanks to all the parents who cheered us to victory!.
Village Organisation Meeting - 20th January 2011
Minutes for the above meeting are now available to read by clicking here. We would welcome any thoughts or feedback from any organisations who may in future be able to use any new school facilities for the good of the village. Please e-mail the school - office@bereregis.dorset.sch.uk - with your thoughts.
We have been very fortunate that FOBRS have donated £6,500 to the school which we will use to enhance the children's learning. THANK YOU TO THE FOBRS COMMITTEE FOR THEIR ONGOING HARD WORK AND TO EVERYBODY WHO SUPPORTS THE EVENTS IN ANY WAY.
2010 News and Information
We hope that you enjoyed our Christmas Play - to see some photos please click here
Music Week
The children all enjoyed listening to and experienced playing the following – didgeridoos, handbells, keyboards, guitars, flute, percussion, drums, bagpipes and recorders. They also worked outside using sound recording equipment to listen and record natural music and made instruments from old materials such as drainpipes and dustbins as well as painting and up-dating our outdoor music area.
On Thursday all children from Tyneham and Kimmeridge classes visited Salisbury Cathedral where they toured the Cathedral with official tour guides, participated in a music workshop with cathedral choir teacher, listened to the organ and sang songs with the cathedral school jazzband. Every child and every adult without exception thoroughly enjoyed this visit.
Lulworth class children also enjoyed their trip to the village church where they rang the bell, learnt about the organ and sang with the choir.
We ended the week with a concert from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra which was enjoyed by everybody who attended.
All the staff and children would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the 63 people who came and shared their skills with the children – and another huge THANK YOU to Mrs Liz Teather who worked tirelessly organising the event and ensuring that it ran smoothly during the week.
Book Week
During week commencing 4th October the children celebrated Book Week - with a Book Exchange and a 'Guess who Owns the Book' challenge, whereby the Staff have bought in their favourite books for the children to see if they can guess who the books belong too. We are also running a photo competition for the most unusual place to read - we are looking forward to seeing a selection of weird and wonderful locations!
This is our winner:
Thank you to all parents who supported us in Book Week - we hope that they enjoyed the Readathon as much as the children did!
Purbeck Review
The Adjudicator has now made his decision regarding the change to a two-tier system of education in the Purbeck area. To read his letter please click here
Last Summer, we had a very enjoyable Grounds Week which included a very successful Sports Day. Thank you to all those who came and supported the children - we hope that you enjoyed the afternoon.
The RED team were the 2010 winners!
We were delighted to announce that we raised £167 during our 'Day for Change' for Mozambique and a further £85 for Sport Relief during the Spring Term. Your generosity is amazing and we are most grateful to everybody who supported the children.
SRE
As you are already aware, we will be starting Sex and Relationship education as part of the SEAL/PSHE curriculum shortly. The Governors have approved the SRE Policy - click here if you would like to read the policy in full.
Internet Safety
Workshops were held for parents and all children regarding internet safety. Dorset Police, who run the course, have advised that they would be happy to run the course for parents one evening. If you would be interested in attending, then please contact either Mrs Rachael Brown, or the school office so that we can judge numbers. Thank you!
Management of Medicines in School
We have recently reviewed the above Policy and a letter has been sent out to all parents today (13th January) explaining the new procedures in place. To read a copy of this letter click here
OFSTED
We have now received our full Inspection report, which will be available to view online at www.ofsted.gov.uk from 1st December - copies have gone out to all families but further copies are available on request from the Office.
We are very pleased with the report which shows that we have continued to make progress - by building on the positives of our previous inspection in 2006. As you will see, we have been marked 'Outstanding' on 9 judgements (compared with 3 in the last inspection) and 'Good' for the remainder.
We have recently had to reiterate our request to parents and visitors that dogs are not bought onto the school premises, nor tied up on the outside perimeter fencing. We trust that you can understand that the health and well-being of the children both in School and at Ragamuffins make this decision necessary.
We can now offer all children hot school meals at lunchtime at a cost of £2.15 per day. This scheme has been running since September and is proving very popular - please contact the Office if you need any information.
Dorset Family Information Service
The Family Information Service providing information to parents, carers and professionals on:-
- registered before / after school clubs and childminders
- registered childcare for under 5’s,
- activities for 0-19 year olds
- parent and toddler groups / activities for pre-school age children
- information on help with the costs of childcare
- play parks / skate parks
- local and national support groups
Contact Details:
- Tel: 01305 221066
Helpline open am to 8 am – 7pm, Monday to Friday
- Email: familyinfo@dorsetcc.gov.uk
- Website: www.dorsetforyou.com/fis
Child Protection
In line with current legislation and our commitment to helping parents and carers understand the school's responsibility for the welfare of all pupils, we have recently sent home a copy of our current Safeguarding Policy for your information. This Policy, which appears below, has been adopted by our Governing Body and is adhered to by all members of staff and any other outside agencies who may work with the children whilst they are in school.
Our Designated Senior Person for Child Protection is the Head Teacher, Mr S Battishill and the Deputy Designated Senior Person is Mrs D Tibbey, who can be approached in the absence of the Head Teacher.
To read the current Government legislation ~ 'Working Together to Safeguard Children - 2010' please click here
SAFEGUARDING POLICY FOR BERE REGIS SCHOOL
Bere Regis school recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount and takes seriously its responsiblity to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in its care.
An agreed definition of safeguarding is 'All agencies take all reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of harm to children's welfare are minimised. Where there are concerns, all agencies take action to address those concerns, working to agreed local policies and procedures in full partnership with other local agencies' - Joint Chief Inspectors' Report 2002.
Promoting welfare involves 'creating opportunities to enable children to have optimum life chances in adulthood' - Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families (Government guidance 2000).
The Governing Body will act in accordance with Section 175 (or Section 157 for Independent Schools) of the Education Act 2002 and the supporting statutory guidance 'Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education'(2006) to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in this school.
All children have the right to be safeguarded from harm or exploitation whatever their
- race, religion, first language or ethnicity
- gender or sexuality
- age
- health or disability
- political or immigration status
Governors, staff and volunteers in this school understand the importance of working in partnership with children, their parents/carers and other agencies in order to promote children's welfare.
The purpose of this policy is to:
- afford protection for the pupils at Bere Regis School
- enable staff and volunteers to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- promote a culture which makes this school a safer place to learn.
This policy applies to the headteacher, all staff (including supply and peripatetic staff), volunteers, governors or anyone working on behalf of Bere Regis School.
We will endeavour to safeguard children and young people by
- valuing them, listening to and respecting them
- involving them in decisions which affect them
- making sure all staff and volunteers are aware of and are committed to the safeguarding policy and child protection procedures
- sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving children and their parents/carers appropriate
- recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
- adopting a code of conduct for all staff and volunteers
- providing effective management through induction, support and training.
- ensuring staff and volunteers understand about 'whistle blowing'
- dealing appropriately with allegations/concerns about staff or volunteers, in accordance with Government guidance.
The school DESIGNATED SENIOR PERSON for Child Protection is
MR S BATTISHILL (HT)
The school DEPUTY DESIGNATED SENIOR PERSON for Child Protection is
MRS D TIBBEY (DHT)
To read our Safeguarding Policy, please click here
Childline is a free, confidential service offered to all children and which is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Their website is www.childline.org.uk and their number is 0800 1111
Holiday Activities in Dorset
We have been advised that there is a free information website for parents which provides details of many events in Dorset during school holiday times. The website address is www.kidsoffschool-dorset.com.
INTERNET SAFETY
We have been in contact with the Police regarding the above - to read a letter with regard to children's safety on the internet, together with contact addresses if you have any concerns, please click here.
SCHOOL PROFILE
Our School Profile for 2008 - 2009 is available to read by clicking here.
POLICIES
Our current Behaviour and Discipline Policy is now available. If you wish to read this, please click here.
Our Disability Discrimination Policy, covering accessbility is available. If you wish to read this, please click here
Tel/Fax: 01929 471334
