WELCOME

The staff and governors of Broomhill Junior School extend a warm welcome to you.
We are proud of the achievements and reputation of Broomhill Junior School. We have received a number of School Achievement awards and are accredited with Gold Healthy School status and Activemark Gold in recognition of the extra curricular and physical education activities we provide.
The overall level of progress our children make during their four years with us is above the national average. This reflects the high standards of teaching and learning across the school.
We work hard to develop supportive and productive relationships with our children and their parents. We encourage parents to contact the school at any time if they wish to discuss any aspect of their child's schooling. It is our firm belief that a successful education is based on establishing a positive partnership between home and school.

EXTRACTS FROM OUR SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

FACILITIES
We work closely with Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School and the Surestart Butlers Hill and Broomhill Children's Centre. This means that on our school site we are able to offer high quality services for children and their families. These include:
• affordable childcare 0 - 5 years (open 52 weeks of the year)
• first class education from 3-11 years
• after school clubs
• before school supervision and holiday activities
• excellent sporting facilities
• health and family support
 

Facilities on our premises include:
• eight classrooms all having shared practical areas
• computer suite
• library area (with fiction and non-fiction books)
• assembly Hall (also used for physical activities)
• school kitchen (serving cooked meals and snacks each day)
• drama/music room
• fully equipped disabled facilities
• two large playgrounds, an all weather sports pitch and grassed areas (including adventure track and seated areas)
 

THE ORGANISATION OF EDUCATION
The Children at Broomhill are taught in a combination of straight year group classes and mixed year group classes.
Classes 1, 2 and 3 - Mixed Year 3 and 4 pupils

Classes 4 and 5 - Year 4 pupils

Classes 6 and 7 - Year 6 pupils

The children spend the majority of their time working with their class teacher but may work with the other year group teachers for English or Maths.
In school we aim to provide a stable, stimulating environment in which our children will want to learn. Each child's full potential should be achieved and to ensure this we share the Nottinghamshire Local Authority aims, which seek to:
• provide high quality education
• ensure all young people have the same opportunity to learn
• encourage everyone to develop and achieve
• promote lifelong learning
• prepare all young people to contribute to society as responsible citizens
• aim for excellence in everything we do
 

CURRICULUM CONTENT
A broad based curriculum is taught at Broomhill, the basis being the National Curriculum core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science. During their time at Broomhill Junior School all children will be involved in regular English and Maths lessons. For English and Maths each year group is split into two groups based on ability. This enables us to meet children's needs more effectively and ensures that we can support children with special needs and offer extension activities to the more able.
We identify children who are gifted and talented in any aspects of the curriculum or beyond. These children then have opportunities to develop their learning at an appropriate level which will be provided by teaching staff or specialist coaches.
Every classroom is fitted with an interactive whiteboard enabling staff to use high-quality teaching resources. We have a computer suite equipped with PCs, data projector, laser printer, and each teacher has a class digital camera. We also have a set of portable laptops for use in classrooms. This ensures full delivery of our Information Technology curriculum. Children also have access to the Internet in line with our policy. Parents and children can access our school website at www.broomhill-jun.notts.sch.uk

Other subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Music, Technology, Drama, Personal and Social Education, Religious Education and French are normally taught through projects. Stimuli such as class and residential visits are used to broaden the children's range of experiences. Children will be taught in a variety of ways, which will include class teaching, group teaching and teachers working individually with children. They will also receive specialist sport coaching sessions during the year.

SPORTS PROVISION
Broomhill has achieved ActiveMark Gold in recognition of our PE and extracurricular provision.
At Broomhill we aim to involve children of all abilities in creative, competitive and adventurous sports. These annually include dance, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, outdoor pursuits and competitor games.
Major games such as football, rugby, basketball, cricket, hockey and rounders are approached through mini versions of the adult games (increasing in complexity as the children progress through the school).
Swimming is taught at Hucknall swimming pool. Able swimmers have the opportunity to aim as high as the Gold Swimming Challenge award.
We have received specialist support in coaching football, rugby, athletics, swimming, gymnastics basketball, cricket and tennis.
Our facilities are used out of school hours for meetings of the local residents group. We have developed links with the local Leisure Centre and have received sponsorship from local industries.
 

ARTS PROVISION
In educating the whole child the arts play a major role, developing imagination, creativity and aesthetic awareness.
Experiences are extended through extra curricular activities and visitors to the school include theatre groups, authors and bands. We have links with the local comprehensive school and have used them to support our work.
Individual music lessons are available through school.
 

EXTRA CURRICULAR SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES
Football, basketball and lunchtime clubs run for most of the school year. Other clubs offered include computers, dance, athletics, tag rugby, rounders, hockey and board games.
We try to ensure that all children have the opportunity to go on a residential trip with us during their time at school. Educational visits to the Hathersage Field Study Centre are organised for Years 5 and 6 and visits to Kingswood Activity Centre are offered to Years 4 and 5.
 

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
For our pupils to make the most of their education at Broomhill, we believe it is vital for parents to be closely involved.

We give regular homework. The amount increases as children move through the school. Children take home a leaflet explaining the type and amount of homework they need to complete. They also take home target sheets for English and Maths which helps parents and their children to know exactly what is needed to make good progress. Each child will also have a reading diary, which contains tips for parents when reading with children. It also gives a regular opportunity for parents to communicate with their child's class teacher.
Parents are warmly welcomed in school and any help parents can offer either in school by working with the class teacher, or at home with their own child, is very much appreciated.
It is only by home and school working together that real success can be achieved.

Regular ways in which parents can be involved in school life are:
• supporting children with their homework and reading
• attending our weekly achievement service
• coming to parents' evenings
• helping with activities in school
• supporting fund raising events
• sharing in our Harvest, Christmas, Book Fair and Sports Day activities
We do appreciate that many of our parents work but we hope that the variety of activities offered gives everyone a chance to be involved in as many aspects of their child's school life as possible.
 

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
The children and staff at Broomhill have worked together to draw up a set of simple rules to make sure that Broomhill School is happy, safe and successful.
 

OUR SCHOOL RULES
• at Broomhill we care about each others feelings and respect other people's property
• at Broomhill we work with each other to keep our school happy and tidy
• at Broomhill we try to do our best work
• at Broomhill we are polite
• at Broomhill we walk around school so that we are safe

We see the need to build up good relationships between teachers and children, and children with other children, based on mutual trust and respect. Teachers organise their day-to-day teaching methods and curriculum content with this in mind, aiming at a high level of motivation and involvement. Ultimately the sense of satisfaction gained by the child proves to be a positive contribution to good behaviour.
If minor disciplinary matters arise they will be dealt with by the child's class teacher, but major breaches of discipline may be dealt with by the Head Teacher or Deputy Head in line with our school Code of Conduct. Our aim, however, is to adopt a preventive policy wherever possible. Our parents have a significant role to play here and, through encouraging them to take an active part in school life, we pave the way for good relationships and support if any disciplinary problems arise with their children. Both parents and teachers see the need for acceptable standards of behaviour and we promote this in all aspects of school life.

THE CARE OF PUPILS
The welfare of children is as important to us as their other educational needs. Personal problems, difficulties and anxieties are usually best dealt with by the child's class teacher, who will involve the Head Teacher and parents where necessary. Our Learning Mentor will work on a one to one basis with children who are experiencing problems. Everything you tell us will be in the strictest confidence.
 

Bullying within school will not be tolerated. Our Anti-Bullying policy is as follows:
Its aim is to ensure that pupils learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone; it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed will pupils be able to benefit from the opportunities available at school.
Bullying is defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour, repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves. The three main types of bullying are:
• physical (hitting, kicking, theft)

• verbal (name calling, racist remarks)
• indirect (spreading rumours, excluding someone from social groups)
Pupils who are being bullied may show changes in behaviour, such as becoming shy and nervous, feigning illness, taking unusual absences or clinging to adults. There may be evidence of changes in work patterns, a lack of concentration or truanting from school. Pupils must be encouraged to report bullying in schools.

The school's teaching and ancillary staff must be alert to the signs of bullying and act promptly and firmly against it in accordance with school policy.
 

Implementation
The following steps may be taken when dealing with incidents:
• If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with immediately by the member of staff who has been approached.
• a clear account of the incident will be recorded and given to the head teacher
• the head teacher will interview all concerned and will record the incident
• class teachers, support staff and midday supervisors will be kept informed
• parents will be kept informed
• punitive measures will be used as appropriate and in consultation will all parties concerned
 

Pupils
Pupils who have been bullied will be supported by:
• being offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with a member of staff of their choice
• reassurance
• regular contact
• restoration of self-esteem and confidence
Pupils who have bullied will be helped by:
• discussing what happened
• discovering why the pupil became involved
• establishing the wrong doing and need to change
• informing parents or guardians to help change attitudes
 

The following disciplinary steps can be taken:
• official warnings to cease offending
• loss of play/lunch times
• exclusion from certain areas of school premises
• minor fixed-term exclusion
• major fixed-term exclusion
• permanent exclusion
Within the curriculum the school will raise the awareness of the nature of bullying through inclusion in PSHE, assemblies, class councils and subject areas, as appropriate, in an attempt to eradicate such behaviour.

SCHOOL DRESS
We take pride in the appearance of our children and appreciate parents' co-operation in maintaining a practical and tidy standard of dress.
We do have a school uniform. Our school colours are bottle green, gold and white. School sweatshirts, fleeces, cardigans and polo shirts embroidered with our school logo are available from HUCKNALL SPORTS at 2A High Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7HD. Alternative contact details are by telephone (0115 9521122/ 9680062) or by e-mail (sales@hucknallsports.co.uk). If parents do not wish to purchase these items other items of clothing in the school colours are fine.
Additional items of school uniform available are:
• grey or black trousers/skirt/pinafore dress
• white or grey shirt or blouse
• green or yellow dresses
 

School book bags are available directly from school.
All children should have a change of clothing for PE. This should be shorts and a t-shirt. They also need a pair of trainers for outdoor sessions.
Sensible footwear is essential. Children should not wear jewellery at school for health and safety reasons. If children have pierced ears they should wear studs and remove their earrings for P.E. activities. If they cannot remove them they will need to cover them over with plasters.
We also strongly recommend that children's clothing is clearly marked with their name.
 

SCHOOL MEALS
Broomhill has achieved Gold Healthy Schools accreditation. There are three options for your child at lunchtimes.
1. To have a full meal. (There is a choice of 3 meals each day)
2. To bring sandwiches.
3. To go home.
Dinner money is collected on Monday mornings for the week ahead. Children can change options but only at the start of the week.
Healthy option snack
Fresh fruit, toast, muffin pizzas, toasted tea cakes, milk shakes and fresh fruit drinks are available during the morning break.

SPECIAL TEACHING ARRANGEMENTS
At Broomhill we recognise that a number of children will have special educational needs at some time during their school life. This may be academic, physical, emotional or social. The class teacher will usually deal with these needs but, where applicable, appropriate support will be provided by extra teaching staff or external agencies such as the Inclusion Support Team or the Educational Psychologist. We have teaching assistants assigned to each year group who work with individuals and small groups for a total of 130 hours each week.
Staff are trained to support children with physical special needs and we have a fully-equipped room to meet their individual requirements. We also have access to a sensory room at the Children's Centre.
This continual programme of structured support for individual children, together with the promotion of positive self-esteem through an atmosphere of care and equality, forms the framework of our approach to teaching children with special educational needs at Broomhill.
 

DISABILITY EQUALITY SCHEME: MISSION STATEMENT
At Broomhill Junior School we are committed to ensuring equality of education and
opportunity for disabled pupils, staff and all those receiving services from the school.
We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which people feel free to disclose their disability and to participate fully in school life. The achievement of disabled pupils will be monitored and we will use this data to raise standards and
ensure inclusive teaching. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure that the school environment is as accessible as possible. At Broomhill School we believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all
 

Newsletters and information will be provided in accessible formats on request so that parents or carers who maybe, for example, visually impaired, can access the information.
 

Additionally, events for parents and carers such as open evenings and meetings with teachers are always held in accessible parts of the building.
 

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS
The school is not affiliated to any religious denomination.
 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY
Religious education is taught in accordance with the Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus. There is a wide variety of assemblies taken by members of staff. A special Achievement Service is held every Friday when we welcome parents and friends to join us. The school makes arrangements for parents to exercise the right to withdraw their children from religious worship or instruction. Children who are withdrawn at parental request will be given suitable alternative work.
 

SEX EDUCATION
Sex education is not taught as a separate subject but during their time in school children will be taught the process of reproduction in mammals in accordance with the National Curriculum. Children naturally ask questions which will be answered in a sensitive manner by the class teachers concerned. When children reach Year 6 they follow a health education programme organised by the school nurse and teaching staff. This programme includes talks and DVDs about relationships and personal hygiene. Parents are advised of the content of the programme and are given the opportunity to come in and view the DVDs before they are shown to the children.

DRUGS EDUCATION
We work in partnership with the Nottinghamshire Police Force to deliver the DARE programme (Drugs Awareness Resistance Education) to Year 6 pupils. Other year groups cover health related aspects of this subject as part of our Personal, Social and Health Education curriculum.