Helping
in school
We thought it would
be helpful to offer some tips and information for all helpers to make them feel
more a part of our school life.
Foundation Stage Teacher - Mrs J Williams
Class 2 Teacher - Miss Harrison
Class 3 Teacher - Mrs J Hornby
Class 4 teachers - Mrs Jefferies and Mrs Kelly
Cluster Teacher - Miss C. Stewart
Office Manager - Mrs H Lowes
resource manager -Miss Y Hood
Classroom Assistants- Mrs. T Gray,
Caretaker - Mr. G Armstrong
Cook - Mrs D Foxall
Lunchtime Assistants
and teaching assistants– Mrs. D. Dodd
- Mrs. L Hedley
Play Group Leader - Miss S Spencer
School
Rules
1.In our school we will follow all our school rules and routines, listen to our teachers and do as we are told.
2.We will stay safe in our school by:
3 In our school we will care for, and respect each other by being:
Kind
· Gentle
· Considerate
· Polite
· Helpful
·by sharing and telling the truth.
4.We will look after our school by being:
Tidy
Clean
by taking care of our school building and everything in it.
We
expect our children to behave with courtesy and good manners, sometime, however,
children ‘test’ new helpers by being less controlled than they might be with
a teacher. Please talk to the teacher about this.
First
Aid
All
First Aid equipment is situated in the computer room. All staff have had trained
in First Aid so ask any member of staff for help if needed.
Your role when working with a group is to support and encourage the children.
Avoid
the temptation to do the work for them!
Give
them plenty of time to find a solution before supplying the answer and always
praise their efforts.
You
will often need to instruct or remind the group before they can start work e.g.
‘let’s read these rules before we play the game.’
If
you are doing something creative, remember it is the child’s work that is
needed.
Hearing
readers
Before
starting to read ask the child to re-cap on the story for you. Be very
interested in the characters and make the child feel as though she/he is giving
you a big treat.
If
they are stuck on a word, help them to break the word up, use the pictures or
ask them to make a guess, before saying the word itself.
If you have been asked to write in their home/school diary please comment positively. e.g.
I did enjoy your reading etc.
You
will have a different perspective on the school having worked in the classroom.
Children’s behaviour/ ability/attitudes to learning will be obvious to you,
and we ask you not to share those insights outside school e.g. 'I did not know
that your Primrose was such a fuss pot!’
•
As a helper you are our guest and we will endeavour to treat you as such.
You are welcome in the staff room where there are tea and coffee making
facilities.
•
It would also be helpful if you could check the fire alarm procedures in
classrooms as a precaution.
•
Please ensure all outside
doors are locked at all time throughout the day.
•
Please remember to sign in at the front door so we know who is on site,
in case of fire.
·
to create a happy, stimulating and caring environment in which children
learn to co-operate and develop mutual respect for others and their belongings
and feel happy and confident in their relationships with those around them ;
·
to promote self -respect and confidence in their own abilities, respect
the abilities of others and to establish high standards of academic achievement
and behaviour both within and beyond the classroom;
·
to develop an awareness of moral, spiritual, social and cultural values
and a sensitivity towards the needs of others.
·
to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets
the requirements of the National Curriculum including Government
directives, which in turn allows children to develop an understanding of the
world around them;
·
to promote equal opportunities, taking into account the different needs
and abilities of pupils so that all may achieve their potential;
·
to develop and improve the basic skills of children
through effective teaching programmes;
·
to gather and use information to monitor the progress and set targets for
children;
·
to establish an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and responsibility
between home and school within which everyone can work together to successfully
achieve these aims.
·
We
see teaching and learning as a process of co-operative team work and welcome and
encourage the involvement of parents and others in the community.
At our School, Mrs. Jefferies is the designated person for child protection. Mrs. Hornby also knows the procedures and is the second designated teacher. All staff have total commitment to child protection. If a child discloses abuse or you are suspicious, there are three things to do:
·
Report immediately to the Headteacher (designated Child Protection
Officer).
·
Do not speak to the parents
·
Do not promise the child that it will be kept a secret
It
is very important in these cases that prompt and correct procedures are followed
under Northumberland LEA Child Protection Procedures.
Leaving
School During the Day
No
child is allowed out of school during the day for an appointment unless a known
adult arrives to collect him or her.
Parents
know they need to report to the class teacher if they need to collect their
child.
If
you see any person on site who you feel needs to be checked out, please talk to
a member of staff.
We
hope you enjoy your time with us and we appreciate your help.
Please feel free to ask any member of staff if you feel unsure about
something. If you feel that something is missing from this booklet, please let
me know.
For
any school activity undertaken by a volunteer the Council's public liability
insurance will apply. Volunteers should be aware that this insurance does not
cover them for loss of earnings should they sustain an injury. Any queries
should be addressed to the Risk Manager and Insurance Officer at County Hall.