School Uniform
We would ask that parents make every effort to send their child to school in the uniform listed below; nametags are also advisable.
School uniform is in place to prevent possible discrimination and help children feel part of the community that is The Crestwood Primary School.
Any parent wanting further information should feel free to contact our School Secretary who will provide details on cost & suppliers.
(Also see Useful Links for links to suppliers)
Item |
Colour |
Type |
School Sweatshirt**/ Fleece** |
Red |
Winter/Summer |
Shirt/Blouse |
White |
Winter/Summer |
Skirt/Pinafore Dress/Trousers |
Grey |
Winter/Summer |
Jumper**/Cardigan**/Polo Shirt** |
Red |
All Seasons |
Shoes* |
Black/Brown/Grey |
All Seasons |
Tie** |
Green and Red |
All Seasons |
Summer Dress |
Red & White Gingham |
Summer |
Gym Shorts |
White/Black/Red |
PE |
Gym Pumps |
Black |
PE |
T-Shirt |
White/Black/Red |
PE |
*Children should wear sensible shoes, and carry a change of shoes when Wellington boots are worn. Trainers, unless medically required, should not be worn.
**School Ties, Polo Shirts, Fleeces, Cardigans & Sweatshirts are available from the School Secretary - School Book Bags & Baseball Caps are available on request. |
Severe Weather Conditions
During severe winter weather it may be necessary for the school to close temporarily until conditions have passed, as with all acts of God, there is never any warning when such an event occurs.
School closures are reported via local radio stations all over the UK, Wolverhampton based...
97.2 FM Beacon Radio
...will report any closures during bad weather conditions. It is imperative that you do not attempt to ring the school to ask whether we are open or closed. If Crestwood Primary is read out on Beacon Radio as closed, we are closed.
Obviously, if our school name is not read out, we are still open. |
Medical Information
Should your child have a medical appointment during school hours please ensure that the school receives prior notification either by phone or note. Children will not be allowed out of the school by themselves, please report to the main office to collect them. A School Health Advisor is available to all children should parents have any health worries they wish to discuss. You may have concerns about growth, diet, bedwetting, speech, puberty etc...
You can contact our School Health Advisor, Mrs C Palmer, who is based at Brierley Hill Health Centre on 01384 366174 to make an appointment.
Special Educational Needs Co-Ordination Additional Educational Needs: Should the school feel your child has educational needs as a result of general learning difficulties, emotional or social problems, a physical disability, or it may be because a child is deemed gifted, we will always contact the parents in the first instance. The school Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) will ensure that plans are put into place to support a child's individual needs. |
Why Homework Is Set
To develop an effective partnership between the school and parents in pursuing the aims of the school.
To Consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
To extend school learning through additional reading; and encouraging pupils as they get older to develop the confidence and self discipline needed to study on their own, and preparing them for the requirements of secondary school. |
Parental Involvement
Parents should always encourage their child/children to read outside of school in their own at home, and endeavour to help their children enjoy reading time and use their imagination to it's fullest.
No matter the age group, parents should work alongside the school by making homework interesting, and supporting their child/children in any education related task. |
Children in reception class take home flashcards and reading books from our reading scheme at levels 1,2 and 3. Group reading takes place in each year group using the school's Oxford Reading Tree scheme (fiction & non-fiction) therefore, these reading books need to remain in school. Books from the All aboard scheme are sent home for children to read with parents. These are changed on a weekly basis.
Children in the older classes of early years/middle/upper phase are encourage to use the school library for reference, shared reading and reading for pleasure. Children are also given spelling lists to learn each week and are tested. The knowledge of multiplication tables and number bonds are tested in the same way.
In Year 5, two homework sessions are set, and in Year 6, children are expected to complete three pieces of homework per week, which we feel is necessary training in preparation for secondary education. Each piece of work should take between 40 minutes and one hour to complete. |
Reception - 10 minutes reading - 10 minutes other activities |
To include literacy and numeracy work. |
Years 1 and 2 - 20 minutes reading - 10 minutes other activities |
To include spelling, literacy and numeracy work |
Years 3 and 4 - 20 minutes reading - 20 minutes other acitivites |
As previous with occasional assignments |
Years 5 and 6 - 20 minutes reading - 30 minutes other activities |
Regular weekly schedules with emphasis on literacy and numeracy but also ranging widely over the curriculum. | |