SafeguardingSt Andrew's recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount and takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in its care.
We will endeavour to safeguard children and young people by:
• valuing them, listening to and respecting them
• involving them in decisions which affect them
• making sure all staff and volunteers are aware of and committed to the safeguarding policy and child protection procedures
• sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving children and their parents/carers appropriately
• recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
• adopting a code of conduct for all staff and volunteers
• providing effective management through induction, support and training
• ensuring staff and volunteers understand about 'whistle blowing'
• dealing appropriately with allegations/concerns about staff or volunteers, in accordance with Government guidance
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PTA Valentine's Disco 12th Feb 6.30 - 8.00pmCome and join us for our Valentine's Disco. Refreshments, tatoos, glow sticks and face painting Tickets £2, Acorn children need to be accompanied by an adult. |  |
DVDs now available - A Dancing Christmas Party..DVDs of Oliver (both cast A & B on one DVD plus bonus features of photo slideshows of both casts) and a Dancing Christmas Party (including bonus features of photo slideshow and both Acorn performances) are available from the school office.
£7 each or £10 for any 2. Please see Sandra in the office. |  |
..and OliverDVDs of Oliver (both cast A & B on one DVD plus bonus features of photo slideshows of both casts) and a Dancing Christmas Party (including bonus features of photo slideshow and both Acorn performances) are available from the school office.
£7 each or £10 for any 2. Please see Sandra in the office. |  |
Our Early Arrivers' are supporting this year Blue Peter Christmas Appeal Send a SmileOur Early Arivers' have been making jolly hospital gowns for children and have sent them off to the BBC Blue Peter's Christmas Appeal Send a Smile. |  |
Bronze Eco Schools' AwardWe are really pleased to have been awarded our Bronze ECO award. Our children are now working hard to move on our ECO agenda. Please visit our Eco Council and our Eco Matters |  |
Chestnut took part in an Orienteering Challenge at the GryphonChestnut class had a challenging afternoon at the Gryphon School learning all about orienteering. Click on the link below to see us having fun.
Chestnut orienteering at the Gryphon
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Class Ash & Willow Riders compete at LewestonLucy, Rebecca, Alice and Josephine rode beautifully at the competition held at Leweston on Saturday 26th September. They finished 4th overall in the 2'9'' competition despite being amongst the youngest entrants. Well done girls! |  |
Leeson House 2009The children in Yr 5 are looking forward to their Leeson trip on Monday 5th October. Excitement is reaching fever pitch; and that's just amongst the staff!! |  |
Ash class visit the Science Museum Sept 2009We were very lucky to get the chance to take the whole class to London to the Science museum. All our young scientists and accompanying parents and staff were able to get 'hands on'. |  |
Tag Rugby successOn Friday 17th October two teams from St Andrew's competed in the Sherborne Tag Rugby tournament at the Terraces, Sherborne.
After breathtaking performances both Yr 5 and Yr 6 teams were triumphant and brought back the trophies and medals. They received their medals in assembly on Monday 20th.
Check our activities gallery for more photos. |  |
Visit of Good King HalWe had a great time with King Henry V111 and it seems that he had a smashing too. See our Activities Gallery |  |
Re-accreditation as an Investor in PeopleFollowig a two day staff interview process carried out by Lloyd Carey, the school met the stringent criteria and achieved re-accreditation as an INVESTOR IN PEOPLE until 2011. |
SIAS Church InspectionWe have recently had our denominational inspection carried out by Rev'd Harold Stevens.
This mirrored the findings of the Ofsted inspection and St Andrew's was deemed Outstanding.
We are all thrilled with this outcome which reflects our our self review judgements. |
Ofsted Report 30th April 2008
See the full report by clicking on the link above. |  |
OFSTEDFollowing our inspection on Wed 30th April we are expecting publication of the report in the very near future. Copies of the full report will be sent to all parents and will also be able to be viewed on the website.
We expect a very positive response from Ofsted for the work of the school and I thank you all for your continuing support. |  |
Raising money for the School
Please note that our web site will soon have a link to a fantastic internet shopping facility. Purchases made through this link will result in commission for the school. |  |
Our 'Early Arrival' groupOur Early Arrival Group continues to be a great success with the children. Mrs Hole and Mrs Blakey have provided lots of creative and engaging activities. See for yourself by linking to our Activites Gallery |  |
Home School Agreement
Please take time to read this simple document which serves to remind all the partners in education of their responsibilities to ensure that our school runs smoothly and effectively. |  |
Wriggle Valley Pre School linkGo to our Links page to find further information about our feeder Pre School. |  |
Fair Processing Notice
This site details the type of information the school and local authority hold with regard the educational process. Happy reading!! |
Links Pages on our websiteYou will find many excellent links within the 'Classes' pages that will support homework activities. Let the teachers know whether you are finding them useful. |
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