Author: Sam Peachey

Make Yourself Proud
Meadowlane Primary School
Prospectus
2023/24

Our Address:- Meadowlane Primary School
Heol Maes Eirwg
St Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 OJZ
Our Telephone Number:- 029 20360340
School’s e-mail:- meadowlaneprm@cardiff.gov.uk
School’s website www.meadowlaneprm.co.uk
School’s Twitter:- @meadowlaneprm
A warm welcome to Meadowlane

Vision Statement
Following consultation with staff, governors, parents and children in June 2016, the school vision statement is:
‘Make yourself proud!’
Mission Statement
At Meadowlane Primary School we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where our children feel safe, secure and happy. We have high expectations for every child and we celebrate effort and achievement. As an inclusive school we value diversity, respect each other as individuals, and embrace our differences.
School Aims
At Meadowlane Primary School we aim to:
Give our children belief that they can achieve so they have the confidence to become ambitious, capable learners.
‘Believe you can achieve’
Work in partnership with parents/ carers to ensure all our children are healthy and confident individuals.
‘Be healthy and confident’
Provide an environment for all children built on respect for themselves and others so they are ready to be tolerant and responsible citizens of Wales and the wider world.
‘Celebrate our similarities and differences’
Build our children’s aspirations by providing them with a wide range of enriched experiences and giving them the key skills of independence, perseverance, resilience and creativity so they are ready for their future lives.
‘Reach for the stars!’

Introduction
This prospectus is to help you by providing information about our school,
Meadowlane Primary. We hope you will find all that is needed to ensure your child has the best possible start to our school.
The school is a one and a half form entry primary school catering for pupils aged 3—11yrs. A 72 part time nursery provides education for pre school pupils aged 3—4yrs.
Parents who are considering sending their children to our school are most welcome to visit and discuss arrangements. Please telephone the school to make an
appointment.
Admissions to the school are arranged through Cardiff County Council. Parents are informed in writing whether or not their child has been allocated a place in the school.
Meadowlane is a Gold Rights Respecting School. We ensure children understand their rights and support them in having their rights met.
Meadowlane provides a nurturing environment for all of our children; we are
currently working towards the National Nurturing Schools award. We have two
purpose built sensory rooms to support children in their development.
There is a very strong sense of team spirit at the school, from both staff and children, which we are all very proud of. We regard ourselves as a very friendly, helpful and open school where we are willing to discuss issues with you and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
We hope that both you and your child will be very happy at our school and please contact us if there is anything you need to ask.

Term dates
INSET DAYS (school closed to children)
Monday 4th September 2023
Friday 29th September 2023
Friday 6th October 2023
Friday 9th February 2024
Tuesday 7th May 2024
Monday 22th July 2024
BANK HOLIDAY Monday 6th May 2024

Term	Term Begin	Half-Term Begin	Half-Term End	Term End
Autumn Term	04/09/23	30/10/23	03/11/23	22/12/23
Spring Term	08/01/24	12/02/24	16/02/24	22/03/24
Summer Term	08/04/24	27/05/24	31/05/24	22/07/24

About Our School
Meadowlane Primary School was built in 1995 as part of the development of St. Mellons on the east side of Cardiff. Its purpose built accommodation shares a site with a family centre and other agencies working with children, parents and carers.
There are currently 312 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11 years. This includes 26 children who attend part-time in the nursery.
Children join the nursery on a part-time basis when they are three years old. They become full time when they move to Reception in the September following their fourth birthday.
We have extensive grounds, including a large school yard with many
outdoor learning areas, as well as a multi purpose flood lit astro turf that the children use for their games lessons and after school clubs. The area is hired out in the evenings as well as at weekends.

School Leadership Team
Head Teacher: Mrs C Ford
Deputy Head Teacher: Ms R Woodward
ALNCo: Ms R Woodward
Progression Step 1 Leader and Curriculum Leader: Mrs J Milner
Progression Step 2 Leader and Schools as Learning Organisations Leader : Mrs J Rogers
Progression Step 3 Leader and Well-being Leader : Mr T Simmonds
Child Protection
Lead Child Protection Designated Person: Ms R Woodward
Deputy Child Protection Designated Person: Mr T Simmonds
Support Child Protection Designated Person: Mrs C Ford, Mrs C Turner, Mrs Irlam-Mussa and Mrs A O’Donovan.

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Safeguarding
Designated Child Protection Person - Ms R Woodward
Deputy Designated Child Protection Person - Mr T Simmonds
Governor responsible for Child Protection - Mrs D Mitchell-Williams
‘All children, whatever their race, sex, beliefs and physical and mental abilities have the right to grow up unharmed, to have the opportunity to develop fully and to have their basic needs met. Child abuse represents a failure by omission or commission to respect the needs and rights of children’.
Protecting children NSPCC 1994.
At Meadowlane we take safeguarding matters very seriously and ensure that all of our children are safe and secure in school. The staff fully recognise the contribution they make to the child protection process; staff have a duty to report any concern that they have. If concerns arise, we have systems in place to ensure that, if need be, any information is shared with the relevant agencies.

The Teaching Staff
Nursery/ Reception/ Year 1—Progression Step 1 (PS1)
Years 2/3—Progression step 2 (PS2)
Years 4/5/6—Progression Step 3 (PS3)

Dosbarth Llwchwr	Nursery / Reception	Mrs C Turner/ Miss B Young/Mrs L Harper
Dosbarth Teifi	Years 1 and 2	Mrs J Milner
Dosbarth Ceiriog	Years 1 and 2	Mrs S Rees/ Mrs L Harper
Dosbarth Lugg	Years 1 and 2	Miss L Mogford/ Mrs L Harper
Dosbarth Rhymney	Years 3 and 4	Mr Morgan—Autumn and Spring term / Mrs Wilcox—Summer Term
Dosbarth Clun	Years 3 and 4	Mrs J Rogers/ Mrs K Moulder
Dosbarth Usk	Years 3 and 4	Mrs K Thomas / Mrs K Moulder
Dosbarth Ogmore	Years 5 and 6	Mrs L Mussa
Dosbarth Severn	Years 5 and 6	Mr T Simmonds
Dosbarth Dee	Years 5 and 6	Mrs M Burke/ Mrs K Moulder

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Support Staff
Higher Level Teaching Assistants: Miss H Edwards
Mrs C Lloyd-Hill
Mrs H Williams
Office Manager: Mrs A Johnson
Administrator : Mrs A O’Donovan
Estates Manager: Mr J Thomas
Teaching Assistants: Mrs H Hewlett
Mrs A Buglass
Mrs S Peachey
Mrs E Evans
Mrs S Harrison
Mrs C Newnes
Mrs B Chandra
Miss H Barnett
Mrs L Cleeves
Mrs M Hill
Mr J Holland

General assistant: Mrs A Gregory
Cook: Mrs S Evans
Kitchen Assistants: Ms K Pearson
Mrs S Francis
Mid day Supervisors: Mrs A Gregory
Mrs R Vegad
Mrs L Hayes
Breakfast Club: Mrs S Evans
Mrs A Gregory
Mrs S Francis

Curriculum Leaders
Humanities
Miss B Young
Miss L Mogford
Ms R Woodward
Language, Literacy, Communication
Mrs J Rogers
Mrs A Burke
Mrs C Turner
Mathematics and Numeracy
Mrs J Milner
Mrs K Thomas
Miss H Williams
Health and Wellbeing
Mr T Simmonds
Mrs K Moulder
Mrs C Lloyd-Hill
Expressive Arts
Mrs L Harper
Mrs S Rees
Science and Technology
Mrs L Wilcox/ Mr J Morgan
Mrs L Irlam-Mussa
Miss H Edwards

School Hours
Nursery 9.00am—11.30am 12.45pm—3.15pm
PS1 8.55am—12.00pm 1pm—3.15pm
PS 2 & PS3 8.55am—12.35pm 1.20pm—3.15pm
Security
Your child will feel very secure within the school as we pride ourselves on providing a safe and secure environment for all pupils and staff. The school’s Health and Safety Policy is always kept up to date. All Policies can be found on the school website.
Medication
The school is unable to administer medication, unless in exceptional circumstances.
A form must be completed for any medication brought into school, including asthma pumps. Forms can be obtained from the school office.
If your child brings an asthma pump to school, they will be expected to administer it themselves.
Please make sure all pumps/ medications are clearly marked with your child's name.

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Attendance
Good attendance is essential . Every day that a child is absent they miss out on their education. This can have a negative impact on their progress and on their friendships.
We try very hard to have an overall attendance of over 95%. Please help us reach these goals by ensuring your child is in school everyday.
If your child is absent from school because of illness, please telephone the school daily to inform us. When your child returns, if available, please provide written evidence to explain the absence e.g. bring in any hospital/doctor’s letter as evidence.
By law, parents must request permission from the school to take a holiday during term time. Meadowlane has a joint Attendance Policy with all the schools in the Eastern Cluster and holidays in term time will not be authorised.
If children are absent from school without a reason or have an overall attendance which causes the school concern, the school will involve the Educational Attendance Officer who may make a visit to the child’s house. Parents who fail to send their children to school on a regular basis can face prosecution from the Local Authority.

Attendance	What This Means For Your Child
100%	Excellent	Your child has the best chance of achieving their full potential.
95-99%	Very good	Your child has missed up to 2 weeks of school this year.
90-94%	Good	Your child has missed up to 4 weeks of school this year.
85-89%	Poor	Your child has missed up to 5 ½ weeks of school this year.
80-84%	Very Poor	Your child has missed up to 7 ½ weeks of school this year- over half a term.

Wherever possible, dental/ medical appointments should be made outside of school hours. If your child has an urgent dental/medical appointment that has to be taken during school hours, please provide an appointment card / letter as evidence. No child will be allowed to leave the school premises during school hours for any appointment without written consent from a parent or guardian.

School Curriculum
At Meadowlane Primary School we are currently creating an exciting curriculum in line with the new Curriculum for Wales.
The curriculum is based around Four Key Purposes. All children should be supported to be:
Ambitious capable learners
Healthy, confident individuals
Enterprising, creative contributors
Ethical informed citizens
The new curriculum is based around six areas for learning and experiences:
Health and well-being
Language, Literacy and Communication
Humanities
Expressive Arts
Mathematics and Numeracy
Science and Technology
Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competency skills are applied across all these areas of learning.
Our curriculum is taught around themes that are purposeful and meaningful to the children of Meadowlane. Each theme starts with a WOW event to inspire and engage the children in their learning. Pupil Voice is used throughout the themes to find out what and how the children want to learn. At the end of the themes, celebrations of learning are held to share the children’s learning with others.
Our Curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of all our pupils, allowing individuals to develop at their own pace whilst still offering an appropriate level of challenge.

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I-Voice
Our school I-Voice is made up from seven groups:
Eco-Warriors (Years 1 and 2)
The Green team (Dosbarth Clun)
Nurture (Dosbarth Rhymney)
Healthy Schools (Dosbarth Usk)
Children’s Rights (Dosbarth Severn)
Crew Cymraeg (Dosbarth Dee)
Tech Support (Dosbarth Ogmore)
Meadowlane Primary's i-Voice is made up with one representative from each class (Years 2-6). The i-Voice meet once a month to share what they have covered in their groups and also to discuss any whole school matters. They review the school’s work and support future developments.
Equal Opportunities
The school has an Equal Opportunity Policy which safeguards and recognises each child’s entitlement to be treated equally and to have equal access to everything in school, regardless of sex, race, culture or disability. The school prides itself on its ability to accept pupils with a wide range of differing needs and has adapted the building and its facilities to enable all pupils to attend and have equal access to the school curriculum.

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Assessment
Assessment is a continuous process integral to learning and teaching. It is how teachers gain knowledge of their children’ needs, achievements and abilities, enabling planning and delivery to be more effective, thereby raising attainment for every child.
Assessment may take many forms and range from informal, day-to-day teacher assessment to the formal processes.
The school is required to carry out Personalised Assessments in Year 2,3,4,5 and 6. The outcomes of these are shared with parents at the end of the academic year.
Reporting to Parents
Parents receive a written report on their child’s progress at the end of the school year. Parents have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher 3 times a year; November, March and July. However, if you ever feel the need to speak to the teacher on any matter, please feel free to telephone the school to arrange a meeting.
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
When staff at the school identify pupils with ALN, they are placed on the ALN register under the appropriate category. Pupils who require extra help with their work are given extra support in class wherever possible or may be withdrawn from class for additional interventions. Support staff and teachers write up Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) when needed.
School Assembly
An assembly is held each day with the whole school, Progression Step phase or in class.
Parents are encouraged to attend class assemblies or special assemblies throughout the year.
Representatives from local communities are invited and most welcome to take an active part in the school assemblies.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from assemblies on grounds of belief.

Tuck
Children are encouraged to bring in a piece of fruit from home to eat during the day.
School Uniform
The school has a compulsory school uniform policy and requires the wearing of full school uniform as it has a positive impact on behaviour, attitude and attainment as well as making children feel part of a team.
The school uniform is:
Navy sweatshirt or cardigan (no logos except school logo)
Red or white polo shirt
Grey or black trousers /shorts
Grey or black skirts/ pinafores
Blue and white checked summer dress
White, black or grey tights
Plain black shoes or plain black trainers (no logos)
Black or white sandals—all shoes should fasten up and cover the toes so children can run around (no flip flops or slip on shoes).
No jewellery except for small stud earrings and watches. Hooped earring and large earring are not allowed for health and safety reasons.
Uniform grants are available (Pupil Development Grant) to pupils in Reception, Years 1,3 and 5. Details can be found at https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Schools-and-learning/Financial-support/pupil-development-grant/Pages/default.aspx
In the absence of financial assistance being available, we shall endeavour to make a range of good quality, second hand uniform available. We are keen to ensure that no pupil is disadvantaged by our uniform policy.

P.E and Games
Children are expected to participate in all PE and Games lessons. They will only be allowed to withdraw if they have a medical issue that is supported by a letter from the doctor. When children have PE or Games they must bring a change of clothes in a bag.
PE lessons (indoor): black shorts / white t-shirt
Games lessons (outdoor): black shorts or tracksuit bottoms/ white t-shirt and sweatshirt, trainers.
Children will have to remove their own earrings before lessons.
Children will also have the opportunity to learn to swim at least once whilst at school.
There will be an opportunity for Years 5 and 6 to visit an outdoor activity centre for a residential experience. This will involve the children in many outdoor and adventurous activities, build team building skills and independence skills.
Breakfast Club
Between 8.15am and 8.55am, the school runs a breakfast club which is free for all pupils. The children are given breakfast which includes a drink, cereal and toast. They then either play outside or in the dinner hall, fully supervised. Children attending breakfast club should arrive between 8:15am and 8:25am. Children will not be admitted to breakfast club after 8:25am.

Dinner Arrangements
School meals are provided at a cost of £2.75p per day. Parents need to pay for school meals using Parent Pay. Parents, including those whose children receive free school meals, can select what lunch their child would like to eat using Parent Pay.
If you feel that you are entitled to free school meals, please fill out the required forms on line through Cardiff County Council.
Children can also bring a packed lunch to school, this must be stored in an unbreakable container clearly labelled with their name.
A high standard of behaviour is expected at all times during the dinner break and all children must remain on site.
After School Clubs
We all recognise the importance of providing a range of experiences for the children in the school so therefore staff volunteer to provide after school clubs for the children interested. Children who sign up for a club are expected to attend every week unless they notify the teacher running the club in advance. We have many clubs at the school and they run at different times of the year. You will be notified at the beginning of each term as to what will be running; details can be found on the school website.

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Volunteers
The school is always looking for parents and local volunteers to help within the school and to build good partnerships between ourselves, parents and the local community. This help may include listening to children read, helping in the library or with IT. If you would like to volunteer to help in the school then please get in touch with Mrs Burges in the front office.
Parental Engagement
We have recently introduced a Friends of Meadowlane Associationwhere parents can volunteer to help out at the school in various ways. Please speak to a member of staff if you are interested in volunteering.
Parent Courses
At Meadowlane, we want to support everyone in their learning journey. We run a number of different courses over the year. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like to find out more.
Rules for Parents/Guardians
No dogs allowed on the premises unless they are guide dogs.
No smoking or vaping on the premises or by the school gates.
No using bad language on the premises
Make Yourselves Proud!

Relationships and Sexuality Education in Wales (SRE)
The school follows the Curriculum for Wales code when planning for SRE.
We encourage any parents with concerns to speak to their child’s class teacher.
We will include all faiths and values when teaching SRE.
For younger primary age children, it’s about:
Safety
Knowing who to talk to if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Relationships and Families
Being kind to others and sharing
For older primary age children it’s about:
Children’s safety
Staying safe online and offline
Navigating friendships and disagreements
How their body and life changes as they grow
Complaints
Meadowlane Primary School is committed to dealing effectively with complaints. We aim to clarify any issues about which you are not sure. If possible, we will put right any mistakes we have made and we will apologise. We aim to learn from mistakes and use that experience to improve what we do.
Our definition of a complaint is ‘an expression of dissatisfaction in relation to the school or a member of its staff that requires a response from the school’. The school has a Complaints Policy that is followed. This policy supports our commitment and is a way of ensuring that anyone with an interest in the school can raise a concern, with confidence that it will be heard and, if well-founded, addressed in an appropriate and timely fashion.

School based behaviour expectations
The Behaviour Policy can be found on the school website.
Our class rules
Be ready! – Good looking, good sitting, good listening.
Be kind and respectful - to everyone and the environment.
Be your best – co-operate, be helpful and always try your best.
Be responsible and be rewarded.
Around the school
Walk
Show care and respect for everybody and everything
Use quiet voices
We will also try to
Remember the Meadowlane eco code
Use our welsh
Keep smiling and make ourselves proud
In the dinner hall
Use quiet voices
Walk slowly
Listen to adults and follow instructions
Use good table manners
At playtime we
Be kind and caring to others
Listen to adults and follow instructions
Respect our environment including everyone and everything
Stay safe

A Final Note…
I hope that this prospectus answers most of your questions and you make the right choice to send your child or children to Meadowlane Primary School. We very much operate an ‘open door’ policy at the school and are willing to show you, as parents, around the school at any time. Also, as stated previously, you can make an appointment to see myself or any teacher at the school and we will be more than happy to meet with you and discuss any issues you may have.
We are a very friendly, warm staff who appreciate all that children do and achieve, and we regularly celebrate these achievements and share them with you. We use our vision statement ‘ Make Yourself Proud’ on a regular basis and feel that many children are benefitting from our positive ethos within the school.
Many thanks for showing an interest in Meadowlane Primary School
Mrs C Ford.
Head Teacher
‘Make Yourself Proud!’

A N.E.E.T Guide for Parents
(Not in Employment, Education or Training)
The N.E.E.T project is a scheme to help parents and children to recognise their potential in education and work regardless of their background, ethnicity and diversity.
When parents have a positive attitude to work and education and encourage their children to have the same goals and ambitions as themselves, has a great impact on those children being able to reach their potential and achieve their ambitions.
There are many simple things parents can do to help their children to flourish and grow into the adult they wish to be, such as: -
Healthy eating. Eating healthy leads to sleeping better. You have more energy and can concentrate better. This adds up to a healthier, happier life and has a great positive impact on your Childs wellbeing.
School attendance has a great impact on your Childs education and by attending regularly gives them a positive attitude to learning which then guides them to achieve their lifelong learning and ambitions into adulthood. ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW!!!
Did you know that a child who attends school for 80% or less will miss a whole 2 years from school? If a child is five minutes late every day, they miss 3 days of learning a year!!!!
Be positive towards school and learning (even if this wasn’t your experience) break that chain and allow your child to flourish and grow to THEIR potential.
Encourage your child to talk, ask questions and be creative and imaginative. Every question leads to an answer which in turn broadens their knowledge, understanding, imagination and creativity.
Set a time for your child to do homework. There are many ways to get information to help them such as books, the internet, Libraries, even your own experiences and knowledge. You could even learn with them.
Think positive and be positive!!!!!