Flash Ley Primary School
Nursery, Speech and Language Centre
Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, ST17 9DR
Tel :: 01785 356642
Fax :: 01785 356651

office@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

headteacher@flashley.staffs.sch.uk


Our School Topics :

Our school was formed in 1988 following the re-organisation of Stafford schools although there has been a school on this site since 1951.  We are housed in the former Middle School building and this means that we have plenty of space and very good facilities.

School Facilities

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  • Small class sizes.

  • Outstanding teachers and support staff.
  • Highly trained and experienced trained teaching assistant.
  • A designated free space nursery with its own outdoor resource area.
  • A Key Stage 1/Foundation Speech and Language Centre.
  • A Creative Room for Art, Technology and Science.
  • A library and learning zone with digital media suite.
  • Our own large playing field
  • Changing rooms.
  • Separate dining hall.
  • A community room with secure, covered play area
  • A school run breakfast club from 8.15 each morning.
  • Every classroom has an interactive whiteboard to make lessons more stimulating.
  • Voyage which provide childcare from 7.30 until 5.30. Voyage also provide childcare during school holidays and Wrap Around care for children from 2 years old.
  • A Computer Suite with 28 internet linked workstations on a network plus internet connected computers in each classroom.
  • Outdoor classroom.

    • School Aims

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  • Consistently high standards are achieved with pupils aspiring to reach their maximum potential and making good progress  (with pupils developing lively, enquiring minds; the ability to use language and number effectively;  the ability to question and argue rationally and the ability to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.)
  • Pupils are consistently provided with good quality teaching  (so that their learning is of the highest standard possible, helping pupils to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast changing world; to understand the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations.)
  • Children and children work happily and productively together with pupils receiving guidance and opportunities to extend their personal development (to thus develop personal moral values, respect for religious values, and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.  Children also learn to appreciate human achievements and aspirations.)
  • Children are encouraged and supported in their efforts to live a healthy life style.
  • Children are provided with a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Resources are used efficiently and effectively.
  • High standards of behaviour are encouraged by consistently and fairly applying our school rules and values, working towards a culture where everyone behaves with good manners, respect and co-operation.
  • We play an active role in the wider community and foster a positive link with all stakeholders.

    • Nursery

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    Our Nursery operates as a 26 place nursery class. Pupils are normally offered either a morning (8.55 - 11.25) or an afternoon (12.40 - 3.10) place.

    Admission Policy : Please note that in line with the County Policy we now only admit once a year Sept.

    Nursery Admission Date... Children Born Between...

    Sept 2012
         		 1st Sept 2008 to 31st Aug 2009

    Sept 2013
         		 1st Sept 2009 to 31st Aug 2010


    Flash Ley Nursery Classes are developed as an educational nursery with their own aims, objectives and curriculum, so as to give your children a sound foundation from which to progress into mainstream education.


    Advantages include...

  • A FREE place in an LEA designated nursery.
  • A wide range of stimulating educational activities and equipment.
  • A safe environment in which to explore and play both inside and outside.
  • They meet other children to learn and play with, aiding their social development.
  • Children who attend our nursery are able to make a much easier transition into the mainstream reception infant class.
  • They will have already have met their new teacher and be familiar with the school environment and routines.
  • Children learn through structured play, in fact, whatever they do they are learning.
  • Qualified and experienced staff give your child the experience of meeting caring and trusting adults

    We Believe...

  • The whole child is important and childhood is to be valued.
  • In their early years children learn best from first hand experiences.
  • What children 'CAN DO' rather than what they 'CAN'T DO' is the starting point in a child's education.
  • There is potential in all children and it is our aim to bring out their full potential through providing rich and stimulating activities.
     
    Typical morning at our nursery class

    8.55 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
         		 Welcome

    9.00 a.m. - 9.15 a.m.
         		 Registration and Chat

    9.15 a.m. - 10.10 a.m.
         		 Free/Structured Play

    10.10 a.m. - 10.15 a.m.
         		 Tidy-up

    10.15 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.
         		 Snack Time (healthy snacks)

    10.30 a.m. - 10.40 a.m.
         		 Toilet Time followed by a Reading Session

    10.40 a.m. - 10.55 a.m.
         		 Story Session

    10.55 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
         		 Coats on

    11.00 a.m. - 11.20 a.m.
         		 Outdoor Play

    11.20 a.m. - 11.25 a.m.
         		 Farewell

    11.25 a.m
         		 Home (all children met by parent or responsible adult)


     

    Nursery learning topics include...
    Sept - Oct
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    Nov - Dec  
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    Jan - Feb  
       
    Mar - Apr  
       
    May - Jun  
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    Jul  
       

    We have several "learning areas" in our Nursery...  

  • Reading Area:
    The Reading Centre offers the children a quiet area to sit and enjoy books and other printed materials. This centre is made attractive and comfortable so as to invite young readers to participate in reading and nurture a love of books, caring for them and handling them correctly.

  • Home Corner:
    The Home Centre is an area of the nursery designated to represent a family home. It is the natural setting for the enhancement of social, emotional, language, cognitive and both fine and gross motor development.

  • Listening Area:
    The Listening Centre provides the opportunity to expand the children's world of sound, language and music. The children's language development and social interactions are greatly dependent upon their listening abilities.

  • Role Play Centre:
    The Role Play Centre changes from time to time to represent various social settings. As with the Home Centre it is a natural setting for the enhancement of, emotional, language, cognitive and both fine and gross motor development.

     

     

     

  • Water and Sand Areas:
    These areas are provided to foster children's sensory exploration and are both enjoyable and tactile experiences. Children will explore the properties of sand and water but, as yet, may not be able to label the properties, e.g. displacement, buoyancy etc.

  • Number Area:
    The Maths Centre is designed to assist the children in experimenting with basic mathematical concepts as they manipulate the materials and equipment. A wide range of manipulative materials are placed directly onto a work surface where the children stand and play.

  • Creative Area:
    In the Creative Centre there are tables, chairs and easels where the children have access to cutting, gluing, painting, chalking, colouring etc. Here the children enjoy their creative experiences and therefore foster self-expression, imagination and creativity.

     

  • Construction Area:
    The Construction Centre offers a wide range of equipment, from large construction blocks to small construction materials. Children are provided with a range of tools to work with, thus enabling them to use their imagination, solve problems, notice similarities and differences.

  • Information Communication Technology:
    The children are encouraged to use a variety of I.T. equipment and to have a positive attitude towards modern technology. Opportunities are given for children to improve the fine motor skills that they need in future to work with a keyboard.

    • Speech & Language Centre

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    Our Speech and Language Centre caters for up to 10 Key Stage 1 pupils who have specific language disorders. Please note that decisions about admission to the Unit are made by the Local Authority's Special Needs Department not the school. The children are drawn from an area of Mid-Staffordshire, many being taxied in, some from as far a field as Stone, Rugeley, Cannock and Perton.

     

    Most children attend as full-time pupils but a small number of pupils are with us for mornings only, returning to their local schools for the afternoon session.

    Staff include, Mrs Challinor is the teacher-in-charge of the Centre and she is supported by Mrs Wilson. Our speech therapists are Mrs Bradley and Miss Benedict who make regular weekly visits to the Centre.

    Term Dates

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    Autumn Term 2012 for pupils

    School Opens

    Wednesday 5th September
    Half-term Monday 29th October
    Friday 2nd November
    School Closes Friday 21st December 3.15 p.m.
    Inset

    Monday 3rd September

    Tuesday 4th September
    Christmas Holiday

    Spring Term 2013 for pupils
    School Opens Monday 7th January
    Half-term Monday 18th February
    Friday 22nd February inclusive
    School Closes Friday 28th March at 3.15 p.m.
    Inset

     

    TBC

     
    Easter Holiday

    Summer Term 2013 for pupils
    School Opens Thursday 11th April
    Bank Holiday Monday 6th May
    Half-term Friday 27th May
    Friday 31st May inclusive
    School Closes Friday 19th July at 3.15 p.m.
    Inset TBC
    Summer Holiday

     

    School Uniform

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    We strongly encourage parents to adopt our school uniform so as to promote in your child a sense of pride and a sense of belonging.
     In practice we find that the greater majority of parents are in favour of having a school uniform and a very high proportion of pupils wear the uniform which is:-

     

    For Boys

    • - White shirt (approximately £4.99)
    • - Royal blue V-necked school sweatshirt (£8.50 available from our school office; £9.50 for the largest sizes) or a royal blue jumper (approx. £8.00).
    • - Black or grey trousers (approx. £8.50).
    • - A red and silver striped tie (available from the school office priced £1.60).

    • For Girls

    • - A white blouse (approximately £4.99)
    • - Grey Skirt knee length (approximately £6.99).
    • - A royal blue school V-necked sweatshirt (£8.50 available from our school office; £9.50 for the largest size) or a royal blue jumper or cardigan (approximately £8.00 from local outlets).

    - A red and silver striped tie (available from the school office priced £1.60).

    -Summer Dress, blue background - white print or blue/white small check (approx.£9.00)

    		  



    (N.B. It is not the policy of Staffordshire County Council Education Committee to make compulsory the wearing of any distinctive clothing or uniform but all pupils are required to attend school appropriately dressed.)
    Unusual styles of dress, which may not be appropriate for school activities, are not permitted. For reasons of safety no jewellery should be worn at school, however watches may be worn. In the case of ear-rings, only plain studs should be worn.

    If parents are considering having their child's ears pierced we ask that the piercing is done at the beginning of the 6 weeks summer break. In school time children are expected to do P.E. and must be able to remove their own ear studs without help.

    To participate fully in physical education the pupil will need:-
    All Children

  • For P.E. lessons Black P.E. Shorts (not beachwear)
  • T-shirt (red, blue or green dependant on House Team)
  • Pumps/Plimsolls (not trainers for indoor use)

    Junior Aged Children
  • For Games or swimming
  • As for P.E. plus:
  • Football boots or strong trainers (Boys) trainers for girls
  • A change of socks
  • Swimming trunks (boys) / Swimsuit (Girls)
  • Bathing cap (all girls and boys with long hair)
  • Track suit or warm clothing for colder days

    For Art and Craft protective clothing such as a man's old shirt is recommended especially for third and fourth year children (Protective clothing is provided in earlier years).