Information
COVID-19
COVID UPDATE MAY 2022
Following updated guidance from the Department for Education we can confirm the following changes to school procedures.
The legal requirement to self-isolate has been removed.
When children and young people with symptoms should stay at home and when they can return to education:
Children and young people with mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, or slight cough, who are otherwise well, can continue to attend their education setting.
Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people, where they can. They can go back to school and resume normal activities when they no longer have a high temperature and they are well enough to attend.
Children and young people aged 18 years and under who have a positive test result:
It is not recommended that children and young people are tested for COVID-19 unless directed to by a health professional.
If a child or young person has a positive COVID-19 test result they should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day they took the test, if they can. After 3 days, if they feel well and do not have a high temperature, the risk of passing the infection on to others is much lower. This is because children and young people tend to be infectious to other people for less time than adults.
Children and young people who usually go to school, college or childcare and who live with someone who has a positive COVID-19 test result should continue to attend as normal.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do:
- Reduce the time spent in crowded areas where it may be difficult to social distance
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- clean surfaces often, paying particular attention to surfaces touched often (e.g. light switches or electronic devises)
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of tissues into a rubbish bag immediately and wash your hands.
- wear a face covering in indoor spaces where social distancing may be difficult.
- Keep indoor spaces as well ventilated as possible – let the fresh air in, even if for a short period a day.
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Curriculum
Please select the appropriate Stage below...
EYFS
Reception Year Curriculum - Early Years Foundation Stage
The Reception year is where children start their learning journey at Stroud Valley Community Primary School. Some will know each other from nursery, play groups or local childminders, others will find it all new, exciting and maybe a little scary, but by the end of the first term they will all have made lots of new friends and become used to our school’s routines and expectations.
Four guiding principles shape what we do. These are:
• every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
• children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships
• children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers
• children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.
Click here for EYFS Curriculum
KS1
Key Stage One Curriculum
We use Phonics International to teach phonics through Key Stage One.
To teach reading, our main scheme is Oxford Reading Tree, however this is supplemented by other texts as required.
The table below outlines the themes covered by each class and where the majority of the curriculum is covered.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | ||
| Amethyst | 2020/21 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Memory Box |
Bright Lights |
Splendid Skies |
Moon Zoom |
Rio de Vida |
Percy the Park-keeper |
|
| Amber | 2020/21 | Where Am I? |
| Rainbow (Y1) | Amethyst | Amber |
|---|---|---|
KS2
Key Stage Two Curriculum
Our curriculum is planned over two cycles. This ensures full coverage of the requirements of the National Curriculum. The curriculum is taught through a thematic approach and we develop the skills of learning as well as the knowledge expected.
Curriculum Coverage
Phonics
Science
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Geography
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
History
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Music
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Art and Design
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Computing
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Design and Technology
Years 1 and 2 / Years 3 and 4 / Years 5 and 6
Religious Eduction
Physical Education
Relationships and Sex Education
Modern Foreign Languages
These are taught as discrete areas and details are found on the KS2 tab in each class area.
Letters
PTFA Second hand uniform Flyer
Y5/Y6 Swimming lessons (invite only)
Sunshine Class - Jungle Jonathan
Gloucester Climbing Centre - Dinner order form
Amethyst & Rainbow Sponsored Walk
Amber & Ruby Slimbridge letter
Diamond & Quartz Slimbridge letter
Quartz Class - Textiles Invite
Y4 Warehouse Climbing & Caving Centre Overnight Trip
Amethyst Class - Sleeping Beauty
Sunshine Class - Library Trip letter
Year 2 Swimming letter - Term 4
Aventurine & Emerald - Owl Pellet letter
Ruby, Diamond, Quartz - Cotswold Wildlife Park
KS2 Christmas lunch order form
EYFS/KS1 Christmas lunch order form
Aventurine & Emerald - We The Curious
Rainbow & Amethyst Bedtime Story
Ruby & Diamond Class - Children In Need
Rainbow class - Children In Need letter
Coaley Peak letter - Quartz class
Amber class - Children In Need letter
Amethyst Class - Children In Need letter
Term dates
Lunch Menu
Parents
Here are some websites that will support your child's learning in a fun way.
BBC Education
ICT Games
CrickWeb Resources
Woodlands-Junior Games and Activities
Phonics - your child will tell you what phase they are in so they can play the appropriate phase games on one of these websites: http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ or http://primarygamesarena.com/
On line safety information for parents and children www.thinkuknow.co.uk and www.saferinternet.org.uk
A good website for reading and phonics is www.oxfordowl.co.uk which has downloadable e-books which are free.
Spelling ideas for Year One
RAINBOW First write each word in pencil. Then trace over each word three times. Each time you trace, you must use a DIFFERENT colour crayon. Trace neatly and you will see a rainbow!
SILLY SENTENCES Write silly sentences using a spelling word in each sentence. Please underline your spelling words! Write neatly! Example: My dog wears a blue and purple dress when he takes a bath
HIDDEN WORDS Draw and color a picture. Hide your spelling words inside your picture. Show your picture to someone and see if they can find your hidden words!
BACKWARDS WORDS Write your spelling words forwards and then backwards. Write neatly! Example: where erehw
PYRAMID WRITING “Pyramid write” your spelling words. You must write neatly!
CREATE AN ACTIVITY Can you think of a really fun way to practice your spelling words? Then go for it! Be sure to explain your activity so that I can share it with the class!
ABC ORDER First write your spelling words in a list. Then write them in ABC order. For an extra bonus, write your words in reverse ABC order!
STORY, STORY Write a story using ALL of your spelling words. Be sure to underline your spelling words in your paragraph.
Safeguarding
Special Educational Needs
Stroud Valley Community School SEND Leaflet
Stroud Valley Community School SEND Information Report 2021-2022
Stroud Valley Community School SEND Policy 2021-2022
Stroud Valley Community School Waves of Intervention
You may also find the following documents / website useful:
Special Educational Needs and Disability: A guide for parents and carers
Gloucestershire's SEN & Disability Local Offer
SEN Support Flow Chart 1: SEN Support from specialneedsjungle.com
SEN Support Flow Chart 4: What to do if you disagree with decisions from specialneedsjungle.com
Policies
Governors Statement of Behaviour Principles
Children with Medical Conditions
Serial and Unreasonable Complaints
Conflict Resolution (Anti-Bullying)
Freedom Of Information Policy
Freedom Of Information Publication Scheme
Freedom Of Information Request Form
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Current Data
Admissions
As a Community School Gloucestershire Local Authority are responsible for admissions in a child's first year. The following link will take you to further information.
Gloucestershire Local Authority Information
For admissions to other year groups please contact the school office.
Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium Grant
The Pupil Premium Grant is additional funding given by the Government to schools in England to raise the attainment of specific groups of children that fall into the following categories:
- Pupils who have been entitled to Free School Meals at any point over the last 6 years
- Pupils who have had a parent in the armed services at any point over the last 6 years
- Pupils that are, or have been, looked after by the local authority or are adopted.
Please contact the school if you feel that you may qualify for Pupil Premium. Please read the information below which gives details of our Pupil Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2022 / 2023
Pupil Premium Review of Expenditure 2020 / 2021
PE - Sports Premium Funding
Sports Premium
The Sports Premium Grant is funding given to individual schools to improve the quality of their physical education curriculum.
PE and Sport Premium 2020-2021
PE and Sport Premium 2019-2020
The information below shows how we spent our allocation in 2017/18 and the impact on our children’s development and staff.
|
Provision |
Why |
Cost |
Impact |
|
|
Kick Off Stroud |
£5,000 |
Teachers and pupils skills developed. Enjoyment of PE has increased. Staff ability to include everyone and a higher importance placed upon PE throughout the school. Children valuing resources more and a sense of pride. |
||
|
Sports Specialist teach PE one day a week and all children and teachers are involved throughout the year. |
To improve skills and knowledge of teachers who attend all lessons. |
|||
|
Resources |
|
|
||
|
New equipment ordered to ensure different sports can take place and be taught. |
To improve the resources we have to enable high quality teaching of PE. |
£719 |
Children are able to enjoy using different equipment of a high standard, which they treat with respect and value. |
|
|
Stroud District Sports Membership |
|
|
||
|
Being part of the SDS association allowing us to participate in tournaments and games. |
To enable us to develop our teamwork and skills and raise the profile of PE in the school. |
£35 |
Children are able to become part of a team and play against other schools developing many different skills.
|
|
|
Inter school sports tournament |
|
|
||
|
Taking part in the inter school sports tournament for KS1. |
To participate in sports activities in the local community. |
£150 |
Children enjoy it and able to work as part of a team developing healthy competitiveness. |
|
|
Stroud District Sports Entrance to games |
|
|
||
|
A variety of sports entered throughout the school year, including: athletics, football, netball and cross country. |
To enable children to compete against other schools in the local community and develop their skills. |
£195 |
Raising the profile of sport in the school, children wanting to be a part of the team, having fun and enjoying sport. |
|
|
Football pitch |
|
|
||
|
A football pitch to be built on the school playground. |
To enhance the provision and facilities at the school. |
£5,000 |
Enabling children to play football at playtime and lunchtime, raising the profile of sport within the school. Which is a lifelong commitment of the school.
|
|
|
Boccia equipment |
|
|
||
|
Specific equipment relating to the sport of Boccia |
To enable Boccia to be taught across KS2 as part of the new rolling programme. |
£1,100 |
Raising the profile of Paralympic sports across the school, and enabling children to participate in sports they never would have before and promoting inclusion. |
|
|
Total Allocation |
£ |
12,744 |
||
|
Spend |
£ |
£12,199 |
||
Sports Premium
The Sports Premium Grant is funding given to individual schools to improve the quality of their physical education curriculum.
The information below shows how we spent our allocation in 2017/18 and the impact on our children’s development and staff.
|
Provision |
Why |
Cost |
Impact |
|
|
Kick Off Stroud |
£5,000 |
Teachers and pupils skills developed. Enjoyment of PE has increased. Staff ability to include everyone and a higher importance placed upon PE throughout the school. Children valuing resources more and a sense of pride. |
||
|
Sports Specialist teach PE one day a week and all children and teachers are involved throughout the year. |
To improve skills and knowledge of teachers who attend all lessons. |
|||
|
Resources |
|
|
||
|
New equipment ordered to ensure different sports can take place and be taught. |
To improve the resources we have to enable high quality teaching of PE. |
£719 |
Children are able to enjoy using different equipment of a high standard, which they treat with respect and value. |
|
|
Stroud District Sports Membership |
|
|
||
|
Being part of the SDS association allowing us to participate in tournaments and games. |
To enable us to develop our teamwork and skills and raise the profile of PE in the school. |
£35 |
Children are able to become part of a team and play against other schools developing many different skills.
|
|
|
Inter school sports tournament |
|
|
||
|
Taking part in the inter school sports tournament for KS1. |
To participate in sports activities in the local community. |
£150 |
Children enjoy it and able to work as part of a team developing healthy competitiveness. |
|
|
Stroud District Sports Entrance to games |
|
|
||
|
A variety of sports entered throughout the school year, including: athletics, football, netball and cross country. |
To enable children to compete against other schools in the local community and develop their skills. |
£195 |
Raising the profile of sport in the school, children wanting to be a part of the team, having fun and enjoying sport. |
|
|
Football pitch |
|
|
||
|
A football pitch to be built on the school playground. |
To enhance the provision and facilities at the school. |
£5,000 |
Enabling children to play football at playtime and lunchtime, raising the profile of sport within the school. Which is a lifelong commitment of the school.
|
|
|
Boccia equipment |
|
|
||
|
Specific equipment relating to the sport of Boccia |
To enable Boccia to be taught across KS2 as part of the new rolling programme. |
£1,100 |
Raising the profile of Paralympic sports across the school, and enabling children to participate in sports they never would have before and promoting inclusion. |
|
|
Total Allocation |
£ |
12,744 |
||
|
Spend |
£ |
£12,199 |
||