St. Thomas CE Primary School Groombridge
The School/Organisation

 

The school will be arranged into seven classes, one class per year group. At present, the aim is to have 30 children or fewer in each class.

Sports day
Sports Day

We have a classroom assistant in each class to support the teacher. Our special needs provision allows one-to-one and small group teaching to help children who might have learning difficulties.

Disabled Pupils

The school will assess the needs of each pupil and adapt accordingly, if possible. The school is a single storey building with some single steps to accommodate a change of ground level. The school has a disabled toilet and disabled access. Any parent with concerns should discuss their child's needs with the headteacher.

Children with Special Needs

The school is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their potential.
We have a well-developed special needs policy and a team of staff to support children with learning or physical difficulties.

The school makes statutory assessments at the start of school, at 7 years old and 11 years old. The school nurse and doctor conduct developmental checks as needed. This information, coupled with the teacher's knowledge of the child helps the school to make the best educational provision for each individual child.
The school looks for full parental partnership to help the child make effective progress.

Cycling proficiency
Cycling proficiency

School Lunches

School lunches are cooked on the premises. The cost is £1.54 per meal. This price is subject to increase as directed by the school meals service.

Packed Lunches

Those bringing packed lunch are reminded they are responsible for the safe packaging of food as we have no cool storage. No child may bring a packed lunch containing nut products as we have children with peanut allergies.

School Security

The school carries out risk assessment of health and safety each term. The school has secure boundary fencing and gates. The school takes every opportunity to ensure a safe environment for the children and staff.

 

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