Through our school aims, we endeavour to provide the children with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to make informed choices about the important things in their lives. The Teaching and Learning Policy will contribute to, and reflect, the overall school aims. It encompasses the curriculum to which children at Langley First School are entitled. At this school we…

1. Introduction Langley First School, in common with all others, needs and welcomes positive publicity. Children’s photographs add colour, life and interest to materials and articles promoting school activities and initiatives. This can increase pupil motivation; staff morale and help parents and the local community identify and celebrate the school’s achievements. However, in order to…

Most children* will, at some time, have medical needs that require a course of medication.  Such needs may entail short-term medication (e.g. antibiotics), medication prescribed on a long-term basis (e.g. for epilepsy), or medication required in case of an emergency (e.g. severe allergic reactions). Most children with medical needs can attend a school or setting…

In September 2013 the Department for Education brought in amendments to the 2006 Education Regulations. These changes centred around pupils being absent from school during term time. The new amendments remove any references to family holidays and extended leave as well as the statutory threshold of 10 school days. The amendments also make clear that any Headteacher may not…