Presentation from our Open Mornings Autumn 2019

1. Welcome to
Marlow C of E Infant School
Inspire learning, Ignite Curiosity
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness”
Genesis 1:26

2. Welcome
Sharon Reynolds
Head Teacher
Assistant Head Teachers
Vicki Burkitt Sarah Downing Rebecca Fearn

3. Our Mission
 Embrace the uniqueness of everybody and be
inclusive of all
 Empower all to be enthusiastic learners
 Ensure every child feels nurtured, supported and
safe
 Enrich learning through progressive teaching
methods and technology
 Be responsible to and for society
 Be good citizens of the planet
 Embody a Christian and spiritual community
 Be guided by our values of respect, kindness,
perseverance, forgiveness, thankfulness and service

4. What we offer
 Dedicated and enthusiastic staff team
 Quality teaching
 Exciting, inspiring and rich curriculum
 Stimulating and nurturing learning
environment
 Opportunity for children to achieve their full
potential
 Focus on the needs of the individual

5. What our parents like about our
school

6. Meeting the needs of all pupils
 High expectations of all pupils, whatever their
starting point.
 Early identification and flexible resources to
support pupils
 Dedicated SEN team to support children to
reach their full potential.
 A well established Nurture group to develop
and support children’s well-being.

7. Curriculum Philosophy
The curriculum at Marlow CE Infant School has been
designed to ignite curiosity, as well as an enthusiasm
and passion for learning.
We aim to provide a rich, exciting and meaningful
curriculum with events, activities, church and
community links which children will remember and talk
about to others.

8. Curriculum Philosophy
Each curriculum topic has storytelling at the centre and
children’s learning in different areas of the curriculum is
linked to the story.
Enrichment is planned and delivered in different forms.
It provides a ‘hook’ to draw children into the topic and
learning, giving them practical opportunities to explore
and embed new knowledge and skills.

9. Curriculum Philosophy
We are committed to
- nurturing children to follow their interests and
passions
- cumulating knowledge
- acquiring transferrable skills
This will prepare them for their future learning to
enable them make a positive contribution to
society and lead happy and healthy lives.
By doing so, we aim to spark the interest of future
writers, performers, readers, speakers,
mathematicians, scientists, engineers, historians,
geographers, artists, designers, politicians,
musicians, Olympians, cyber experts and
astronauts to name a few!

10. Learning Environment
 Further improving the learning environment is
something that we have been working on as a
school community
 Constantly evolving and creating new facilities
and opportunities for the children to learn in.
 Outside Learning is become an increasingly
important part of curriculum

11. Learning Environment
 Transformation of the outside learning
environment was started last academic year with
a team of parent volunteers working developing
our ‘Wild World’.

12. Real Legacy - PE
 Brings together the school, home and community to enable cultural change
in physical and social abilities.
 Provides measurable, sustainable and meaningful PE, Gym and Dance for
EVERY child
 Creates positive relationships with physical activity for life
 Gives EVERY child the physical literacy, emotional and thinking skills to
achieve in all aspects of their life.

13. Mind Up
 Whole school approach promoting
mental health and emotional well
being
 Programme based in neuroscience
and mindfulness
 The aim is to give children the tools
and knowledge they need to thrive,
live compassionately and be happy.

14. Mind Up
 Evidence-based programme
◦ Improves learning
◦ Builds joy & resilience
◦ Reduces stress
◦ Increases feelings of optimism
◦ Improves focus
◦ Encourages behaviour that benefits
others
 Curriculum across all year groups
 Daily ‘Brain breaks’

15. Awards
Eco Schools Green Flag Award
 An internationally recognised award for
excellence in environmental action and
learning
 Areas of focus:
◦ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
◦ Waste
◦ Litter
◦ Sustainability
◦ Biodiversity
 Campaigning to protect the Earth

16. Awards
Rights Respecting
Schools Award – Silver
 Puts the UN Convention for
the Rights of the Child into
practice in school
 Focus on the global
dimension, social and
emotional aspects of learning,
community cohesion and
sustainable development

17. Awards
Primary Science Quality Mark
 Hands on problem solving &
exploration
 Engaging in practical activities,
observing & measuring
 Always curious about what will happen
next

18. Whole School Events

19. Whole School Events
 Harvest festival and
services to mark the
church year
 Visitors to school
 Visits into the local
environment or further
afield
 Performances for parents
 Theme days
 Creative events
 Extra curricular clubs

20. School clubs
 These vary but an example of what we are
able to offer with our external providers and
teachers:
~ Ballet (Marlow School of Dance) ~ Maypole
~ Gardening Club ~ Multisports
~ Judo ~ Tag Rugby (Scrumys)
~ Computer coding ~ Science Club
~ Football (First Soccer) ~ Gymnastics
~ Sandygate Stars (church run club) ~ French
~ Tidy Up Team ~ Recorders
~ Youth Moves with Jane Douglass ~ Playball
~ Spanish ~ Art
~ Stagecoach

21. And having all this fun learning in a nurturing
environment means that we achieve well….
End of KS1
Statutory
Assessments
2019
June 2018 School June 2018 National
Working at least the expected
standard
Working at least the
expected standard
% %
Reading 92 75
Writing 84 69
Maths 85 76
Science 92 82
Early Years Foundation Stage 2019
% children achieving a Good Level of Development
School 83
National 72

22. Your Child’s Journey
 Strong Christian ethos and values
 Outstanding education
 3 years specialist infant education at
Sandygate
 4 years specialist junior education at Holy
Trinity
 High quality wrap around care provided by
Teatimers
 Active parental involvement
 Our committed team of Governors

23. The next step…
 Holy Trinity Junior School is our linked junior
school and children transfer at the end of Year 2
 The link between the schools is strong and
children are well prepared to make the transition
successfully
 Holy Trinity is able to provide outstanding junior
education
 Holy Trinity open afternoon today

24. Parents and Friends Association
 All parents of children at the school become
members of the Parents & Friends Association
 The PFA is led by a committee which organises a
wide range of events which focus on raising
money and providing social events for parents
and families.
 Last year our parents led by the PFA committee
raised almost £35, 000 which has been used to
fund vital projects in school

25. How to apply
 School Website

26. Admissions Timeline
Application to
County
• Use online portal
• Submit address & other evidence
• Denominational preference form to SCHOOL
County send list
of applicants to
school
• Governors rank list using criteria
• List returned to County
County send
letters to
applicants
• School writes to those with places
• Those who didn’t get their preference have
the option of going on a waiting list

27. Catchment area

28. Catchment area
 Our catchment area remains the same as in
previous years
 Foxes Piece School and Burford School each
share part of our catchment area
 What does this mean?
◦ You have a choice of catchment school
◦ Put the school that you would like your child to go to first –
This is IMPORTANT
◦ If you do not get a place in our school and you are in our
catchment, you will be ranked within the catchment of one
of the other schools but only if you have listed them as a
preference

29. Once my child is offered a
place…
 A letter of welcome from school
o Details of the transition process
• Nursery/Pre-school visits to the school (June
• Parent presentation (June)
• Transition day (July)
• Home visits (September)
o Details of where to buy uniform
o Start date

30. Thank you
We look forward to a happy
partnership in welcoming your child
to the Sandygate Family.