Meeting of Parents and Teaching Staff

We feel that a very close link between home and school is vital to your child’s progress. Parents are always welcome in school to discuss any problem with the Headteacher, either at the beginning or the end of the session if you require a longer consultation appointments can be made if required.

Records for each child are kept during his/her time at this school, they are updated throughout the year. An opportunity to view these records and discuss your child’s progress will be offered in the Spring Term. A written report is given in the final term of your child’s attendance.
Ditton Nursery School

Administering of Medicines to Children in School

Generally children on medication for short term illness will not be in school. However, there are exceptions; these are set out in Halton Borough Council’s Guidelines and parents must discuss with the Headteacher and fill out an appropriate consent form before the school can administer medicine to a child.

Inhalers

Some children use inhalers. Please inform staff if your child has asthma. Asthma register kept by Mrs Quinn, First Aider.

In the event of a child having an accident or becoming ill during the session, every effort will be made to contact you. If this is not possible the Headteacher will take responsibility until you can be reached. It is important that the school be given more that one telephone number at which parents can be contacted. Please inform us of a change of address and/or telephone number immediately. Accidents are reported to the Authority on the required form and the outcome noted in the school Accident Book. Mrs. Platt is the nominated First Aider. All staff are first aid trained. Bumps and other accidents will be discussed with parents on the day. Bumps to head will be notified in writing.

Health and Safety

For security reasons the main entrance door is kept closed. It is opened five minutes before the start of each session and remains open for ten minutes. Admittance after this time can be gained by ringing the door bell.

Children are introduced to the Emergency Regulations, one emergency fire practice is undertaken each term. The County Road Safety Department also visit the school.

Charging Policy

It is not the policy of this school to charge for any additional visits, visitors or services provided to enhance children’s learning. All costs are met from School Fund which consists of monies raised by fund raising events and parental voluntary weekly contributions.

Library

Home learning packs are also available for loan from the school. This scheme is one you may wish to become part of.

Open Evening

An Open Evening in the form of a workshop where you can experience the activities and meet the staff informally will be arranged in the second half of the Autumn term.

Liaison with Infant and Primary Schools

Our nursery school has established contacts with the Primary and Infant schools to which our children transfer. Reception staff from all these schools are invited to the nursery to visit the children.

Parents are advised to contact the Local Authority with regard to their choice of primary school for their child. This can be done during the Autumn Term prior to their child's 4th Birthday.

Curriculum Complaints

Any parents wishing to make a complaint against the school or the L.E.A. can receive a copy of the procedure as set out by the Education Reform Act 1988 Section 23, from the school, the Public Library or the Halton Education Department.

In accordance with Halton Borough Council Policy corporal punishment at this school is prohibited.