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Dear Parents,

Welcome to Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School.  The school was established in 1861 and serves both the village and the wider community.

As a co-educational day school it caters for pupils from the ages of four to eleven years.  We provide a caring, happy and positive atmosphere in which children may fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence and respect for the people and environment around them.  A strong work ethic together with emphasis placed on establishing good reading and numeracy skills ensures the achievement of high academic standards.  Our recent Ofsted Inspection placed us in the top 10% of like schools in the country.  Our special links with St. Michael’s Church and involvement in the life of the parish ensures our children and staff are part of a Christian community where everyone is valued.

We welcome the interest and support of parents in all aspects of school life, working closely for the mutual benefit of our pupils.

If there are further points you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Karen L. Davidson

Headteacher.

This booklet has been discussed and approved by the School Governors.

February 2006

ETHOS STATEMENT

Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.  It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian value through the experience it offers to all its pupils.
 

MISSION STATEMENT

                 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF EVERYONE

TO CREATE A FRIENDLY, WARM AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN’S WAYS

OF LEARNING ARE VALUED THROUGH WORKING TOGETHER SO THAT THEY MAY REALISE

THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

  'ONLY THE BEST WILL DO’

LIVING TOGETHER IN A SCHOOL COMMUNITY

We always try to treat children with consideration and respect.  As a result we hope they will learn to respect other people and have a responsible attitude to the general care of the school.  We believe the development of self-control and an acceptance of responsibility for their actions is essential if children are to live happily in a community.

THE SCHOOL ADDRESS IS:-

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School,
                             Brent Street,
                             Brent Knoll,
                             Highbridge,
                             Somerset
                             TA9  4EQ
                             Telephone No. 01278 760546             
                             Fax No. 01278 769075
                             E-mail - office@brentknoll.somerset.sch.uk      
                              www.brentknoll.fslife.co.uk

CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION: -

Educational Department,
Somerset County Council,
County Hall,
Taunton,
Somerset
TA1  4DY
Telephone No. 01823 355455

SCHOOL STAFF:-  
Headteacher:
Deputy Head:		 Miss. K.L. Davidson BA (QTS), NPQH
Mr. K. Roberts
Teachers:

Mrs. H.Scourse.
Mrs. C. Laney. B.Ed.
Mrs. A. Banham. B.Ed.
Mrs. C. McMahon. B.Ed.

School Assistants:

Mrs. J. Weston.
Mrs. H. Key.
Mrs. K. Polly.
Mrs. S. England.
Mrs. J. Sinnott.
Mr. G. Cavill.
Mrs. J. Wharmby
Mrs. J. Mylrea.
Special Assistants: Mrs. L.Olbrechts. 
Secretary/Finance Officer: Mrs. J. Fice.
Caretaker/cleaner: Mr. T. Gordon.

Lunch Supervisors:

 

Mrs. J. Weston.
Mrs. J. Wharmby.
Mrs. J. Mylrea.


WEATHER EMERGENCY

In the event of heavy snowfall (or other serious problems) the school will open, if at all possible.  However some of the staff need to travel quite some distance and may well be delayed.  Mr. G. Cavill 760893 and Mrs. C. McMahon 760830 have kindly agreed to act as contacts on such occasions and you should telephone either to ascertain the decision on the day.
 
THE GOVERNING BODY

Mr. J. Dickson

Chairperson/LEA

Mrs. N. Warnes

Vice Chair/Community

Mrs. C. Richards

LEA

Mrs. L. Strachan

Foundation

Mrs. S. Few

Foundation

Miss. P. Sargeant

Community

Miss. K. Davidson

Headteacher

Mrs. A. Banham

Teacher Representative

Mrs. K. Polly

Non-teaching Representative

Rev. M. Lee

Principal Officiating Minister

Mrs. A.Horsnett-Bowley

Parent – unopposed

Mr. G. Halsey

Co-opted Parent

Mrs. V. Manning

Co-opted Parent
Mrs. I. Johnson Parent – unopposed
Mr. G. Cavill Associate parent


The Clerk to the Governors is Mrs. J. Fice c/o the school.

The Governors meet at least once every half term to discuss a variety of items concerning the general well being, curriculum and administration of the school, receiving a termly report from the Headteacher. 
 

ARRANGEMENTS TO VISIT THE SCHOOL

Parents are always welcome at Brent Knoll School and it is school policy for all prospective parents to be shown around the school and to meet the staff and pupils at work.  Please contact the school secretary who will arrange an appointment with the headteacher.

ADMISSION

All children whose 5th birthday falls between 1st September and 31st August will commence school at the beginning of the Autumn Term.  Those children born after January 1st will initially commence on a part time basis (mornings only from the second week of the Autumn Term) increasing to full time as appropriate.

Visits are arranged during the year before children start school to enable them to feel secure and adjust to the school routine.  The needs of the child are discussed at length with parents and the respective staff in relation to full time education.

GOVERNORS' STATEMENT OF CURRICULUM AIMS

In broad terms, the Primary Curriculum is intended to encourage the development of children intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and morally and to provide children with the basic skills they need for life and work.

In particular the curriculum is intended:-
 

to encourage children to widen their use of language, in its written and spoken forms.

to help pupils develop their mathematical skills and to apply those skills effectively.

to develop an interest in science, technology and the natural world.

to encourage children to express themselves through music, drama, a variety of arts and crafts and to develop concepts and skills in this area of the curriculum.

to impart to children an understanding of both the history and geography of the environment in which they live and that of more distant places.

to help pupils develop their physical co-ordination and confidence.

to help pupils develop a respect for religious and moral values as well as a tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.
 

THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

To help pupils develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and discuss rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.

To develop to the full, the potential of each pupil, recognising that the child is an individual and that development will occur at different rates and in different ways for each child.

To provide a structured curriculum which will enable experience to be matched to pupil’s developing ability.

To instill respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.

To provide children with an education appropriate to the world outside the classroom.

To ensure that primacy of learning through direct experience.

That the education of the child involves a close partnership of parents and school.


 

SCHOOL RULES

Be kind, happy, polite and friendly.
Always try hard.
Make sure your teacher knows where you are.
Talk when it’s your turn.
Remember that ‘Only your best will do!’

Parents choosing to send their children to our school will be asked to agree to support the staff in their efforts to ensure that these rules are obeyed. 

Parents will be asked to sign our Home School Agreement when their child / children enter our school.

ORGANISATION  -  TIME OF SCHOOL SESSIONS

INFANTS  9.00 - 10.15am

JUNIORS   9.00 - 10.15am
                    Break                      Break
                    10.45 - 12 noon                                10.45 - 12.15pm
                    Lunch                      Lunch
                    1.15 - 3.15pm                      1.15 - 3.15pm

 

Parents are requested to send their children to school to arrive between 8.45 and 9.00am.  When they arrive they should go straight to the playground and wait quietly until the bell is rung at 9.00am.  A member of staff will supervise the playground from 8.45am, if you arrive before this please remain with your child until a member of staff is on duty. Pupils who cycle to school must dismount before the school gate and walk to the bicycle stands where their bicycle should be secured for safety.

If it is your usual practice to collect your child after school, please inform the class teacher if you are unable to meet your child.
 

CLASSES

The school is organised on a class basis with the children spending most, but not all, of the school week with their class teachers.  There are currently four classes in the school:-

Class 1     -   Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1

Class 2    -   Key Stage 1

 Class 3   -        )
                         -        Key Stage 2
Class 4    -        )

Class size and arrangement of year groups remains dependent on budget allocations and the number of pupils on roll.  It is our aim to keep class sizes as small as possible, staffing being our main priority when preparing the budget.  Various teaching strategies are used, some subjects being taught as a class lesson, whilst at other times the classes are organised into groups to allow each child to progress and develop at his / her own pace.  The staff at Brent Knoll School offer a wide subject expertise.  The weekly timetable is planned to allow them to make use of their curriculum strengths across the full primary range.

SCHOOL POLICIES

CODE OF CONDUCT

School rules are designed to ensure the smooth running of the school and the safety and general well-being of all concerned.  We believe that encouragement will, in most cases, prevent misbehaviour and make sanctions unnecessary.  However, if a punishment is deemed appropriate it will be both moderate and reasonable in the manner of firm and well-intentioned parents.

UNIFORM

School uniform is worn by all pupils and we are keen that parents co-operate in maintaining the standards we set.
 

GIRLS     

Navy Skirt
Blue/White Checked Dress for Summer (available from PTA)
White Blouse
School Tie (available from School Office)
Navy Sweatshirt with School Logo (available from PTA)
White Socks (or Navy Tights in Winter)  

BOYS 

Grey Trousers
White Shirt
School Tie (available from School Office)
Navy Sweatshirt with School Logo (available from PTA)
Grey Socks
Pale Blue Polo Shirt with School Logo for Summer (available from PTA)  

Please note that a navy Brent Knoll ‘T’ shirt, sweatshirt, jogging bottoms, fleece, waterproof fleece and shorts are available to order from the PTA. 

Brent Knoll PE bag and book bag available from school office

The summer uniform of blue/white checked dress for girls and pale blue polo shirt for boys is worn from the beginning of the Summer Term until the autumn half term in October.

PE

Games and PE are an important part of the curriculum and all pupils are expected to participate unless unfit to do so.  We recommend the following kit;-

 

Years Reception,1 and 2

School ‘T’ Shirt, Navy Shorts and Gym Shoes for boys/girls.

Years 3,4,5 and 6

As above but boys will need football kit and boots or strong trainers for Autumn and Spring Terms.  Girls playing Netball also need trainers and all may use track suits in cold weather.
SWIMMING

All pupils except for Reception and Year 1 children have weekly lessons at Burnham Pool during the autumn or spring term.  Our first aim is to teach every child to swim and be safe in the water.  Later children may gain various awards and certificates and we take part in the Dolphin Trophy Award.

CHARGING POLICY

The Education Reform Act 1988 introduced new provisions on charging for school activities.

  Under the 1988 Act schools are unable to charge for the following:-           

education wholly or mainly during school hours

materials and ingredients for things made in school which pupils or parents do not want to keep

visits in or outside school hours which are necessary for an examination.

 Charges MAY be made for the following:-

individual music tuition which is not part of the syllabus for an examination.

excursions where a third party is involved (sometimes)

board and lodging where a school activity involves a residential element.

the exact cost of ‘optional extras’ i.e. not connected directly with the National Curriculum.

 In practice this will mean that:-

no child will be excluded from any part of our school curriculum as a result of their parents inability or unwillingness to pay for that activity.

where additional costs are incurred, parents will be asked to make a voluntary contribution.

should insufficient funds be available to cover those costs, then clearly the visit or activity may not take place.

MID MORNING DRINKS

Orange and apple juices are available to purchase and may be ordered half termly in advance, milk is available by ordering direct from ‘Cool Milk’.  A water fountain is available to all pupils.  Parents are requested not to send mid-morning drinks in from home as this gives us problems with storage and makes effective classroom management difficult.

THE CURRICULUM

As in all state schools, the children of statutory school age follow the Primary Strategy.  This means they follow nationally agreed programmes of study in Maths, English, Science, Art, Music, P.E, History, Geography and Design and Technology.  In addition to the subjects specified in the National Curriculum, the school curriculum also includes French, cross-curricular issues such as Personal and Social Education, Health Education, Environmental Education, Equal Opportunities and Multicultural Education.

During the school year, each class’s work is planned around a series of topics lasting half a term or a term.  The topics are organised so that all areas of the Primary Strategy are included over the year.  Class and hall displays focus on aspects of the topic and we try hard to make classroom work interesting and meaningful to children.

As well as work related to the class topic, pupils also work on specific subject areas.  Prime importance is given to the basics - Maths and English particularly Reading.  Children progress through the levels of the Primary Strategy at their own rate.  The progress is carefully monitored by teachers and at the ages of 7 and 11 by nationally organised assessments.

ENGLISH

English is taught throughout the curriculum as well as in the daily literacy hour.  We aim to cover the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy in an exciting, varied way.  We have a carefully structured approach to Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening.  Phonics is taught in a multi-sensory way.  From the outset our aim is for children to see books as a source of pleasure and interest.  A wide range of both fiction and reference books is provided.  We use a variety of scheme reading books.

Children are encouraged to put their own thoughts into writing at the earliest opportunity.  As the children grow older they are encouraged to develop many different styles of writing.  Pupils are taught correct letter formation as soon as they begin to write.  Good spelling, handwriting and punctuation skills are developed throughout the school.

MATHEMATICS

Emphasis is given to understanding and being able to apply mathematics to real life situations.  A great deal of work is done practically and mentally and children are expected to learn the basic number facts including tables so that they can recall them instantly.  Pupils are taught to make intelligent use of calculators, to develop mathematical language and to use and apply this in mathematical investigations.  The National Numeracy Strategy has been successfully implemented and resourced.

SCIENCE

The children are encouraged, through direct observation and practical investigation to develop their thinking scientifically.  As a result of the experiences provided by a balanced science curriculum the children are able to apply ideas and knowledge to a variety of problems and new situations including design and technology.  The school has a leading science teacher on the staff.

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

History and Geography are taught as discrete subjects using a topic as a base, and involving site visits and a variety of artefacts on loan.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP (including provision for withdrawal)

The School’s Religious Education policy has been drawn up in accordance with the L.E.A’s non-denominational Agreed Syllabus and the daily Act of Worship reflects the Christian foundation and character of the school.  It is, however, intended that our pupils should also gain some awareness and understanding of other world religions.  The arrangements for daily worship are varied.  Collective Worship is held at the end of the school day on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.  On Tuesdays each class organises its own act of Collective Worship.  Parents and friends are invited to join us for special afternoon services in St. Michael’s Church.

The Rector visits the school on a regular basis.  Under the provisions of the Education Reform Act 1988, all parents have a right to withdraw their child from the school’s daily act of Collective Worship, or from Religious Education.  Any parents wishing to withdraw a child from these elements of the curriculum should make a written request through the Headteacher.

ART

The children, using a variety of different materials, enjoy a wide range of creative experiences.  Our children are introduced to the works of a number of famous artists.  Creative work is often linked to other areas of the curriculum, such as History or Geography, or to specific times of the year, for example Christmas.

MUSIC - DRAMA

Music and drama are an important part of the curriculum. Pupils in years 5 and 6 are taught musical notation and all learn to play the recorder.  Instrumental lessons are available for brass, woodwind, keyboard and guitar.  Pupils take part in a variety of drama including public performances.

PE

Children experience a range of activities linked to the National Curriculum.  They learn how to play a variety of games, children are also encouraged to develop co-operation, team skills and to improve their own performance.  Children from year 2 to year 6 participate in swimming lessons achieving very good standards.  There are a variety of school sports clubs for pupils in years 3 – 6, offered by staff and outside agencies.

HEALTH EDUCATION

We think it is very important that children learn how to look after themselves.  Topics on hygiene, food, diet, exercise and the body are included in the curriculum.

Sex Education is given as part of the teaching on Health, Personal and Social Education and in the Science element of the National Curriculum.  The content of the Sex Education teaching has been drawn up in accordance with the LEA’s guidelines and has been approved by both the School Governors and parents of children at the school.

The school has been awarded the Health Promoting School Award by the Somerset Health Authority.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Pupils have the opportunity to design and make a range of artifacts and systems, within the contexts, which are familiar to them, and appropriate to their age and experience.  Children are encouraged to use materials, technological components and tools to complete quality-finished products.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The school boasts an impressive 10 station fully networked system, housed within the ICT Suite.  Also, each classroom has at least 2 PC computers with some linked to the main network or the Internet.  All children are taught skills enabling them to be as independent as possible in using software and hardware.  We are embedding ICT within the core of our school curriculum.

ASSESSMENT

We monitor the progress children make both from an academic and social viewpoint and should a child give cause for concern we will contact the parents at the earliest opportunity.  We are concerned to work with our parents as partners and try to enlist their help and support in what we do.

An assessment of a child’s skills and knowledge is carried out on entry and helps to give us a fuller picture of each pupil.

Teacher assessment is a continuing process which is carried out from your child’s first day at school.  As part of the National Curriculum Standard Assessment Tasks are completed at the end of Key Stage1 (year 2) and also at the end of Key Stage 2 (year 6).  Results of these are reported to parents.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

All children have access to the National Curriculum.  When appropriate, children may be supported in small groups or individually.  Work set will match individual pupils’ needs and abilities.  Children whose needs are not fully met in the normal classroom setting will be given an Individual Education Plan and will work towards individual targets.  The school will sometimes ask for advice from the Education Psychologist, the Hearing Support Service or other professional agencies.  The school aims to work closely with parents and children in the structuring of Individual Education Plans.

YOUR CHILD’S NEXT SCHOOL

Our pupils move on to a variety of different schools.  We are a Primary School, your child being able to remain here until the age of 11.  Our designated feeder school is the King Alfred’s School, Burnham-on-Sea.  We liaise closely with all schools.  We advise all parents to familiarise themselves with the admission policies of schools.  Should places at a chosen school be in short supply, the home address of the pupil determines right of entry.  Final decisions on the offer of all places are made by County Hall.

PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

1. AT SCHOOL

We welcome offers of help from parents with a variety of tasks, e.g. reading, cooking, making mathematical activities and swimming being typical of the range of activities where parental support is much valued.  If you feel you can help in any way please contact us. All parents helping in school are CRB checked before coming into the classrooms.

2. MATERIALS

If you have access to ‘waste’ materials such as card, paper, fabric etc, we shall be pleased to hear from you.  Our main limitation is storage space.

3. CONTACTS

If you or a friend has an expertise in a certain subject we may be able to use you to support the curriculum.  People with knowledge of a certain craft, place or piece of history (including artifacts) are especially invited to contact the Head. All adults working in school are CRB checked first.

4. PTA

We have a particularly hard working PTA Committee and all parents are urged to support the many events they organise.  The aims are to organise activities in support of the school, run social events and to raise funds to provide additional facilities for the children.  The names of members of the current committee are displayed in the entrance lobby.

5. COMMUNITY

The school encourages close contacts with the local community and takes an active part in Church and village events.  In addition to parents, villagers are invited to school events such as the annual musical, sports and appropriate extra curricular functions.  We firmly believe that our school is an important part of village life.

6. KINDERGARTEN

The Brent Knoll pre-school Kindergarten meet in the school hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the village hall.  A member of the school staff sits on the Kindergarten Committee Meetings.  Close liaison between our reception class and the Kindergarten ensures a smooth entry into school.  It must be noted that attendance at Kindergarten does not give automatic entry into our school, the admissions policy is applied in all cases.

 

EMERGENCIES 

1. ILLNESS

Please do not send your child to school when they are unwell.  School is not the place for a sick child.

In the event of a child becoming ill at school, parents will be contacted as early as possible.  Please ensure that your contact telephone numbers are kept up to date.

2. MEDICATION IN SCHOOL

It will be administered by the Headteacher or designated member of staff, only when written permission is given and it is clearly labelled with the owner’s name and dosage.  On NO account are medicines of any type to be left in children’s bags or taken into the classroom.

3. ACCIDENT

Appropriate first aid will be given at school and if further treatment is necessary, an attempt will be made to contact parents. If it is not possible to contact parents, the Headteacher or teacher in charge will escort the child to the hospital or the surgery.  If the parents are not available the Head or the appointed Deputy is the only person ‘in loco parentis’ from whom the hospital can seek permission, for example, for an operation to take place.

ABSENCE

All children’s absences must be verified.  Please help us by notifying us by telephone, letter or in person of the following:-

lateness

exclusion from a lesson for medical reasons especially PE/Swimming.

appointments.

Parents wishing to take their child away from school during term time are requested to complete a holiday form; giving full details and a justifiable reason. Absences can only be authorised by the school. Holidays during term time are not recommended. Unauthorised absences have to be recorded and published by the school annually.

LOST PROPERTY

It is important that all clothing and indeed other items are clearly marked with the child’s name.  Items are retained in a lost property box in the cloakroom area.

MEDICAL INSPECTIONS

From time to time doctors from local surgeries carry out medical examinations of their own registered patients.  Parents are always invited to attend.  In addition your child will be seen by the School Nurse at regular intervals to check eyesight.  Audiometric tests are also held with parental permission to check hearing.

SCHOOL VISITS AND CAMPS

Throughout your child’s time here there will be opportunities to take part in visits in connection with work being studied.  These will range from walks in the immediate vicinity to journeys by coach.  We also firmly believe in providing our pupils with the experience of a residential stay at camp or hostel at least once before they leave this school.  In recent years we have visited Greatwood Camp in the Quantocks, Charterhouse at Cheddar and Kilve Court.

CLUBS

After school and lunch break clubs are run by the staff in their own time to give our pupils a wide range of experiences.  The number and type vary according to season but typical are;- Football, Netball, Athletics, Country Dancing, Recorders, Cross Country, Short Tennis, Rounders, Craft, Drama, French Conversation, Cookery and Chess.

Occasionally we need help with transport to away sports fixtures but we must stress that your motor insurance must cover such activities.  Please check if you are not certain.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

A photographer visits the school annually to take portraits; there is never any obligation to buy or even have a picture taken.  A whole school photograph is now taken every two years.

OPEN EVENINGS.

These are opportunities of meeting your child’s teacher in a more formal way to discuss progress, targets and see completed work.  They take place in both the autumn and summer terms with an annual written report being received by parents before the latter.  Parents, however, are encouraged to visit the school whenever they wish to discuss any aspect of their child’s education.  A quick exchange of information is usually acceptable before or after school but an appointment is desirable if discussion is likely to be lengthy.  Unless the matter is urgent please try and make an appointment.  In addition we hold, from time to time, workshops for parents on a variety of curriculum matters such as Science, Language and Mathematics.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION

DES regulations require the school to make certain items of information available at the school to parents and the public.  The school holds information on the following:-

The LEA’s statement of curriculum policy and (where it exists) the governing body’s Statement of Curriculum Aims.

Any Statutory Instruments (including those for National Curriculum subjects), circulars and administrative memoranda relating to powers and duties under the ‘Curriculum’ Section of the Education Reform Act.

Any published HMI Reports, which refer explicitly to the school.

Any schemes of work currently used by teachers in the school.

Any syllabuses followed, including those for public examinations.

A full copy of the arrangements for the consideration of complaints and the school curriculum made by the LEA.

The LEA’s agreed syllabus for Religious Education.

In the case of voluntary schools, a copy of that part of the Trust Deed which deals with the provision of RE, and any other written statement dealing with Religious Education, including any syllabus in use in the school.

The school also holds copies of the prospectus, and of the governing body’s Annual Report to Parents, which are available free to parents, on request, at the school.

2. HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT

We hope that any complaints that parents may have can be resolved by the school.  Therefore any complaints, in the first instance, should normally be made to the Headteacher, and it is hoped that in most cases complaints will be dealt with at this informal level.  However, if attempts to solve complaints at a local level fail, there is an agreed LEA Complaints Procedure that should be followed.

If the complaint can not be resolved at this local level (i.e. with the Headteacher) then the parent should submit his/her complaint in writing to the Clerk to the Governors (the School Secretary) who will acknowledge receipt of the complaint and inform the LEA that a complaint has been received.  If the matter cannot be resolved by the Governing Body the complaint can be referred in writing to the LEA, who will arrange for an investigation to take place.

We hope that any complaints can be resolved by the parent concerned discussing the matter with an appropriate member of staff.  If you require any detailed information on the Complaints Procedure full details are available on request from the school office.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL AND HOW TO JOIN US

The school dates from 1861.  It is situated in a delightful village location a few miles from the coastal resort of Burnham on Sea.

The school has four classes all positioned in the school grounds.  The grounds are well landscaped and include 2 playgrounds, a paved area and a school field.  The main building contains the school hall, the library, staff room and school office.  All are in a good state of repair and decoration.

The school is thriving, exciting and lively with good established community links.  We believe in sound formal education with a high priority given to the basics.  Our Kindergarten which meets in the school hall on two mornings a week provides an excellent introduction to life here at Brent Knoll.

During the academic year 2004/2005 an exciting building project took place.  All four temporary classrooms were replaced by a permanent build which is connected to the rear of the main building.  This is to be followed in the next phase by a new sports hall and ICT suite.

If you wish your child to start school at Brent Knoll please call at the school office for a registration form.

Visitors to the school are always welcome.  If after reading this booklet you would like to visit the school to find out more about the facilities.  Please contact the Headteacher to make an appointment. School telephone number 01278 760546.

Additional information may be found on our web site - www.brentknoll.fslife.co.uk

The information supplied in this brochure was correct at the time of its production.  Changes in staff, etc may, of course, alter the arrangements in the school.  The Head will be happy to discuss with prospective parents anything which may have altered or is likely to change in the foreseeable future.