Welcome to Long Row Primary School

•  On behalf of the children, staff and governors I would like to welcome you to the Long Row Primary School web site. This web site is intended to give you an idea of the workings of the school, our aims and aspirations, and to help you feel part of our school community. It will hopefully answer some of your questions.

  At Long Row we are proud of the excellent standards both in pupil behaviour and academic achievements. This is a result of the high expectations, skill and dedication of the staff, and the hard work and commitment of the whole school community to continuing success.

  Margret Cadman
  

Long Row Primary School is a co-educational, community day school for children aged 4+ to 11+ years. The Governors of Long Row Primary are committed to keeping class sizes as small as possible. On average there are about 30 pupils in each class. With the exception of the Reception children, pupils are grouped in classes of mixed ability, sex and age as follows:-

3 classes Year 1 / Year 2 pupils

3 classes Year 3 / Year 4 pupils

3 classes Year 5 / Year 6 pupils

Reception children are taught in single age classes as part of the Foundation Stage.

Within each class pupils will often be grouped by ability in different subjects.

Pupils aged 3 - 5 (Nursery and Reception) - Foundation Stage

Pupils aged 6 - 7 (Year 1 and Year 2 )       - Key Stage 1 (Infants)

Pupils aged 8 - 11(Year 3, 4, 5 and 6)        - Key Stage 2 (Juniors)

Most children in this area transfer to Belper School in the September following their 11th birthday.

To help the pupils develop and extend their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding and to achieve success in all their relationships

To create a caring, safe and stimulating environment in which the individual is valued and encouraged to contribute

To teach children to work collaboratively and independently, be flexible and adaptable and to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life

To develop enquiring minds, a spirit of curiosity and an ability to reason

To provide equal opportunities for all children regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability or social circumstance

To teach children to develop a sense of responsibility showing respect for others and the environment

To encourage children to have a positive view of their own self worth so that they can become confident and self motivated lifelong learners

To reward, celebrate and be proud of success

STANDARDS AND ATTAINMENT

To enable the pupils to acquire skills, knowledge and understanding in order to achieve the highest possible standards and to make good progress in relation to their prior attainment in the subjects of the National Curriculum, R.E. and the Early Learning Goals.

The Nursery Unit is part of Long Row Primary School and offers places for 39 children at each session. Places are part time and children attend either five mornings or five afternoons each week.

In the Nursery we aim to provide a happy and secure environment with opportunities for the children to experiment with and experience many different aspects of play. Through this play the children acquire the skills, attitudes, knowledge and understanding needed to form a firm foundation for future learning.

At all times it is desirable that children should wear sensible shoes and clothes that are suitable for a day in school. It is necessary for the children to go out of doors to reach the hall for lunch and P.E; because of our unpredictable weather, a coat is almost always necessary.

School dress code was made compulsory from September 1997 after a ballot of parents.

Winter

Red or Navy blue sweatshirt, pullover or cardigan (plain or with school name)

Plain black, navy or grey trousers, skirt, leggings or track suit bottoms

Dark shoes or trainers (flat heels)

White, Red or Navy shirt, polo shirt or T-shirt (plain or with school name/logo)

Summer

As Winter OR

Navy/white or Red/white summer dress (checked or striped)

Shorts (black, navy or grey)

Closed toed shoes or trainers (flat heels) in red, navy, white, grey or black

Children will not be allowed to wear denim or jewellery (except a watch and stud ear-rings for pierced ears) and may not wear make-up or nail varnish.

Sweatshirts, cardigans and other items printed with the school logo may be purchased from Children's Choice on Bridge Street.

Alternatively parents may purchase items without the school logo from a supplier of their choice. (Please ensure correct colours).

The ballot carried out in November 1996 indicated overwhelming parental support for the introduction of a strict dress code (92%) and we look forward to your help and co-operation in making this a success. If you should have any queries or problems, please see Mrs Cadman in the first instance.

P.E. Equipment - Drawstring bag to hold everything and clearly marked with the child's name

T-shirt White

Shorts or knickers Navy, black or grey

Socks Only required if tights are worn to school

Footwear: Although trainers are suitable for most outdoor activities, they can be dangerous for apparatus work when bare feet or plimsolls are necessary for safety.

Tracksuit and top (Dark colours) for outdoor activities (Not Reception)