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OUR
SCHOOL

Warren Wood Primary School is located on Arethusa Road in Rochester.

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Rochester is part of the unitary authority of Medway, which includes the towns of Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham, and historic Rochester. We are privileged to be surrounded by history and culture, from the castle and cathedral at Rochester and the historic dockyard where Nelson’s HMS Victory was built, to the theatres in Chatham and the many state-of-the-art sporting facilities across the towns. We have access to a rich and diverse heritage steeped in tradition and modern customs and celebrations.

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We are an integral part of the Beyond Schools Trust with a family of ten schools. Within our Trust we have Balfour Juniors, Warren Wood Primary, Hilltop Primary, Chantry, Greenacre and Walderslade Partnership, Phoenix Primary, Robert Napier, Thomas Aveling and Fort Pitt. We collaborate relentlessly to ensure we are as a Trust consistently moving and learning for the benefit of our pupils and their futures.

OUR
VALUES

At Warren Wood Primary School, we provide an education for our children that will contribute to their confidence, competence and motivation which is essential for them to achieve, participate in further education and to be successful in life and at work. We believe that education is not for children but for the adults they will become which encourages young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

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Our curriculum, ethos and approach at Warren Wood Primary fully supports the personal development of each and every pupil. Children are nurtured and encouraged to develop attributes such as confidence, resilience and independence as well as an understanding of British values in order that they are fully prepared for life in 21st Century Britain, and indeed, the world. Equality and diversity are promoted and celebrated throughout school and we are very proud of a curriculum which equips our children with the knowledge, skills and understanding to lead happy, safe and healthy lives whilst enabling them to develop their talents and strive for their goals.

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Our values are woven through the curriculum in all lessons and our RECIPE LIC acronym is referred to constantly during the day, reminding the children of what this means to them: respect, excellence, collaboration, independence, perseverance, enjoyment, leadership, integrity and care.

 

Our Beyond the Classroom Lead, Mrs Doree, can be contacted via the main office.

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OUR
STAFF

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs Woodroof

Mrs Howe

Mrs Roberts

Mr Simmonds

Miss Donoghoe

Mrs Cooper

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Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

SENCO

Evergreen Centre Lead

TEACHING STAFF

Mrs Lawns

Miss Shah

Miss Hurford

Mrs Sandhu

Mrs Lock​

Mrs Wilson

Mrs Cheema

Miss Hatley

Miss Pettit

Miss Kent

Nursery (FS1) - Snowdrop

Reception (FS2) - Tulip

Reception (FS2) - Daffodil

Year 1 - Ladybird

Year 1 - Bumblebee

Year 2 - Butterfly

Year 2 - Grasshopper

Year 3 - Squirrel

Year 3 - Hedgehog (Maternity Leave)

Year 3 - Hedgehog (Maternity Cover)

Miss Carter

Mr Simmonds

Mrs Sharma

Mrs Dogan-Edwards

Mrs Piper

Mrs Roberts

Miss Edwards

Mr Burniston

Year 4 - Fox

Year 4 - Badger

Year 5 - Robin (Maternity Leave)

Year 5 - Robin (Maternity Cover)

Year 5 - Woodpecker

Year6 - Nightingale

Year 6 - Owl

Year 6 - Hawk

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Mrs Van Der Westhuizen

Miss Armstrong

Evergreen - Holly

Evergreen - Laurel

Mrs Cooper

Mrs Holloway

Mrs Everson

Evergreen - Cedar

Evergreen - Cedar

Evergreen - Pine

Miss Clark

Mrs Preston

Mrs Weatherill

P.E.

PPA Cover

PPA Cover

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Mrs Burt

Mrs Candler

Mrs Cherry

Miss Colley

Miss Everitt

Mrs Forbes

Miss Goddard

Miss Grimson

Miss Hallewell

Mrs Hayes

Mrs Heath

Miss Hook

Mrs Josh

Miss Keen

Mrs Lengthorn
Miss Montanarini

Mrs Mumford

Miss Provan

Mrs Reeves

Mrs Richardson

Mrs Romano

Ms Sivarajah

Mrs Sutton

Miss Terry

Mrs Terry

Miss Thomas

Mrs Watling

Miss Williams

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(Maternity Leave)

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SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs Fretwell

Mrs Relf

Mrs Tickner

Miss Swan

Mrs Weeden-Arter

Mrs Reed

Miss Green

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Mrs Jefferson

Mrs Marlow

Senior Family Liaison Officer

Safeguarding Administrator

Pastoral Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

School Counsellor

SEN Administrator

PA to the Headteacher,
Office Manager & Admissions Officer

Attendance Officer

Receptionist

Mrs Doree

Mr White

Mrs Horgan

Miss Thomas

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Beyond the Classroom Lead

Site Manager

Midday Supervisor

Midday Supervisor

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SCHOOL
GOVERNORS

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WARREN WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

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The Trust Board delegates specific roles and responsibilities through the Scheme of Delegation to committees, including the Local Governing Body. This strategic direction and oversight will ensure that the culture, values and ethos of the Trust is being met at individual school level.

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The LGB is accountable to the Trust Board in relation to any matter delegated to it. Roles and responsibilities for all committees and the Local Governing Body can be found in the Terms of Reference documents within the Scheme of Delegation.

Trustees value the work undertaken by the Local Governing Body and is committed to ensuring that Governors are well supported as they carry out their duties for the Trust Board.

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Governors usually attend between four to six meetings during the academic year as well as attending the academy to undertake their individual monitoring duties. While being a Governor is a commitment and responsibility, it offers you the chance to see first-hand the impact you can make in improving education for children in your community.

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Anna Pattenden

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VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Richard Allison

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MEMBERSHIP OF LGB:

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CO-OPTED GOVERNORS

Richard Allison

Liz Evernden

Gerald Rukambiro

Anna Pattenden

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HEADTEACHER:

Lucinda Woodroof

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PARENT ELECTED GOVERNORS

Leiann Bolton-Clarke

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STAFF ELECTED GOVERNORS

Venessa Chambers

Jake Simmonds

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CLERK TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

Stacey Marsh

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FORMER GOVERNORS (LAST 12 MONTHS)

John Mount

Luke Hill

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SAFEGUARDING

At Warren Wood Primary School, the safeguarding of our students and staff is of paramount importance. Staff receive safeguarding training on an annual basis and are briefed on the four main categories of abuse and indicators of radicalisation that may impact on our students. Staff are informed on the reporting process to the Safeguarding Team and the impact that disclosures may have. Please take time to read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for further information. In addition to safeguarding children, we have a duty to safeguard staff in their lives both inside and outside school.

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Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to ensure that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

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SAFEGUARDING TEAM

In school we have a dedicated team which deal specifically with child protection matters. The members are:

Mrs Howe

Deputy Headteacher &
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs Woodroof

Headteacher & Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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Mrs Roberts

Assistant Headteacher & Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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Mrs Fretwell

Senior Family Liaison Officer & Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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Miss Donoghoe

S.E.N.Co & Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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Mr Allison

Vice Chair of Governors
Designated Safeguarding Governor

​​PURPOSE OF OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Our school’s safeguarding policing makes an explicit commitment to the development of good practice and effective procedures, ensuring that safeguarding concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in a way that supports and protects the needs of the child.

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There are three main aims to our Safeguarding Policy:

Prevention: by creating a positive school atmosphere and providing high quality teaching and pastoral support to pupils;

Protection: by following agreed procedures and ensuring staff are appropriately recruited, trained and supported to respond appropriately and sensitively to Safeguarding concerns;

Support: by providing support for pupils and school staff and for children who may have been or are being abused;

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All those working in education can contribute to the safeguarding and protection of the welfare of a child in need.

According to the DfE, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:protecting children from maltreatment;

  • preventing impairment of children’s health or development;

  • ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and

  • taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes

 

Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility at Warren Wood Primary School.

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

This policy applies to all who come into contact with children at Warren Wood Primary School including:

  • Teachers

  • Teaching assistants

  • Administrative assistants

  • Students

  • Wrap Around Care assistants

  • Midday supervisors/Catering team

  • Caretaking and Cleaning team

  • Visitors/volunteers

  • Adult helpers

  • Governors

 

If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact the school on 01634 401401 and ask to speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team, or send an email to our Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Howe: safeguarding@warrenwoodprimary.co.uk

​​REPORTING CONCERNS ABOUT PUPIL WELFARE

If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child, please do not hesitate to contact the school’s safeguarding team or use the RED BUTTON on the website. The email address of the Safeguarding team is safeguarding@warrenwoodprimary.co.uk, or you can call the school office and speak to one of them to confidentially report a concern. 

If you want to report an incident or suspicion of abuse, you can contact:

  • Medway Children’s Services: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm on 01634 334 466

  • Local Authority Designated Officer: 01634 331 065

  • Police – call 999 in an emergency or otherwise 101

  • NSPCC Whistleblowing: email: help@nspcc.org.uk or call 0800 028 0285

  • The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) – This is the UK’s national police agency for dealing with child protection, particularly online abuse. If you’re worried about someone’s behaviour towards a child online, you can report this online at www.ceop.police.uk

SAFEGUARDING AND VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

Upon arrival at the school, visitors are required to sign in at Reception. They must then wear an ID badge (that must be visible at all times).

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Visitors are collected from Reception and must and will wear a red or yellow lanyard at all times.  If a visitor is wearing a red lanyard they must be with a designated member of staff at all times.

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On departure, visitors must sign out and return their ID badge to Reception before leaving the premises.

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