A VALUABLE DAY EVERYDAY!
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Message from the Headteacher: Richard Hunt
Firstly, thank you for viewing our website. As a parent I know that choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting task; let me assure you that in choosing our school, your child will be getting the very best start to their learning journey in education. Our school is home to around 380 children and over 40 staff. It is the largest within the cluster of seven schools in the South Craven area. We can be found in a beautiful part of the country, with a rolling hillside providing the backdrop to our well situated school; located en route to Lancashire, whilst a short distance from Skipton and Keighley. We have a large playing field to the rear, a substantial outdoor area for our Early Years children , an outdoor classroom, a gardening area, a traversing wall, a separate playground for each Key Stage and a conservation area known as the ‘Millennium Garden'. We have seen an increase in pupils joining our school over the past number of years; indeed we've already enlisted pupils for our nursery who've only just been born! I look forward to meeting you and your child soon.
Child Protection Statement
Glusburn Community Primary School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in school. All North Yorkshire schools, including Glusburn Community Primary School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The school will, in most circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their child/ren. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge (in accordance with Child Protection procedures). The school will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s child protection policy is available publicly.
ANY PARENT OR MEMBER OF STAFF WITH ANY CONCERNS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REPORT THEM TO THE DESIGNATED SENIOR PERSON: SEE CONTACTS BELOW.
The Designated Senior Person for Child Protection is: Richard Hunt (Headteacher)
The person who deputises in his absence is: Neil Bithell (Deputy Headteacher)
The school's Child Protection Policy can be accessed by clicking here.
What makes us different?
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WE ARE A FAIRTRADE SCHOOL!Our school has set up a Fairtrade School Steering Group and adopted a whole-school Fairtrade Policy. We have the support of the board of Governors and the Policy is signed by the Headteacher. We are committed to selling, promoting and using Fairtrade products as much as possible. Our school promotes and takes action for Fairtrade at least once aterm. |
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WE ARE A UNICEF RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL!The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos. We Respect Rights & Recognise Responsibilities! |
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WE ARE A ‘SING-UP’ SCHOOL!We promote singing right across school, celebrating the experience of singing together as a whole school or within our Key Stages. We have an amazing choir who sing at all whole school events and ‘on tour’ within the community, including: AiredaleHospital, Beanlands nursing home and at the Wharfedale Arts Festival. We achieved the national Sing-Up award in recognition of the significant value we place upon singing across the curriculum. |
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WE ARE AN ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL!As a school we consider and act upon all issues relating to saving the planet. As a whole school we recycle a range of items including: paper, ink cartridges and batteries. We have are own eco-team in school, represented by a range of pupils, they meet regularly to discuss whole school initiatives and are the driving force behind ensuring we all think about our responsibilities towards the planet. We achieved the Eco-School Silver Award in November 2011. |
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WE ARE A ‘BASIC SKILLS AWARD’ SCHOOL!We have been recognised by The Basic Skill's Agency as a school which supports and develops children's English and Mathematics skills. This award is reviewed every three years the latest review being June 2015. As a school we plan to ensure that all children are able to make progress in both English and Mathematics, providing support where needed to enhance children’s learning. Our aim is that all children reach their full potential. This is the fourth time that we have been given the award. |
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WE ARE THE HOME OF SUTTON JUNIORS!As a ‘community’ primary school we ensure that we support the local community. Each Sunday we allow our local junior football team, Sutton Juniors, to use of our outdoor facilities. We are proud to be associated with the club and pleased that many of our children are members. The club support the school through fundraising events and through coaching our school football team with a Football Association qualified coach. |
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WE ARE THE HOME TO THE SOUTH CRAVEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE!The South Craven Children’s Centre is situated within our school campus. Together we work to ensure that children and families have the best start to school-life. The centre is able to give care, support and advice to families who have children between 0-5 years old. |
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Anti-Bullying Week 2018
Our Anti-Bullying Ambassador Team have been involved in organising this year’s Anti-Bullying Week (12th-16th November).
Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year. The theme this year is: ’Choose Respect.'
Aims:
The Anti-Bullying Alliance, amongst many people, believe that bullying behaviour is a choice and that children and young people can set a positive example by opting to respect each other at school; in their homes and communities and online.
This Anti-Bullying Week we want children to understand:
- The definition of respect.
- That bullying behaviour is a choice.
- That we can respectfully disagree with each other ie we don’t have to be best friends or always agree, but we do have to respect each other.
- That we all have to choose respect face to face and online.
During Anti-Bullying Week this year we are holding ‘Odd Socks Day’ on Monday 12th November, along with many other activities, competitions and lessons.
