Dear Parents/Carers,

May I take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Herringthorpe Junior School. The staff and I hope this will mark the beginning of a happy and important relationship between home and school.

I became Head Teacher in January 2004 and feel extremely fortunate to be working alongside such a dedicated team of staff and with a highly supportive body of parents and governors. I look forward to helping the school to develop and achieve further success in the coming years. The school underwent a successful Ofsted Inspection in the January 2004 and a summary of the Inspectors’ Report is available from the office on request.

We are very proud of our school. Within its secure and friendly environment, we work hard to attain high standards of achievement and behaviour. Positive behaviour is the key to success and ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children at Herringthorpe is one of our main aims. Each child is recognised as an individual and as such is valued and encouraged to develop to their full potential. We also encourage our children to care for each other and the environment.

As parents, your role within your child’s education is vital. Children are more likely to do well if there is a strong commitment from home and school for mutual support and open communication. We place a high value on establishing close links between home and school so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for each child. As your child enters Key Stage 2 education, many of you may be wondering what can be done in school and at home to help your child acquire skills, knowledge and understanding and prepare them for the next stage in their education.

I hope this booklet will give you some insight into how the school works, what will be expected of your child and how we can work in partnership to provide the best education possible.

At all times please remember that this is your school. We regard you as an active partner in its development and greatly value your interest and support.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Fearnley

Head Teacher