ISLEWORTH TOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Welcome Mission Statement and Aims

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our wonderful school which has Isleworth town is committed to working
been at the centre of our community life and served generations of families
since it was opened in 1910.
together to develop a community where
In recent years our school has been expanding to serve increasing demand for
everyone is valued and children become
primary places - a project which was completed in 2018 with four - form entry confident and successful learners. In order
and a centre for 2-year-olds. This has been an exciting and challenging process to achieve this we aim to:
yet we feel we have succeeded in our determination to keep the same nurturing
environment we have fostered over many years.
•  ensure every individual feels respected and valued
One of the main reasons we have been able to achieve this is the strength of
the positive relationships we foster here - between pupils, parents, staff and •  create an environment in which everyone feels safe, happy
governors - so that we all work hard together to ensure the very best possible and enjoys school
education for our children.
Most importantly, our pupils are very happy here and enjoy the opportunities •  provide a creative curriculum which engages learners and
to learn within a rich and varied curriculum which benefits greatly from our develops the skills of enquiry, investigation, and co-operation
culturally diverse school community. All children make good progress
throughout school, becoming confident and successful •  nurture the development of self-belief, resilience and
learners, and are rightly proud of their achievements. independence
We feel extremely proud too - and hope that you will
consider Isleworth Town when you are choosing a school •  celebrate the successes and achievements of all
for your child.
•  foster high expectations of self and others
If you would like to visit our school please contact the
school office. •  prepare our pupils for their role in society as morally
Full details can be found on the inside cover of this brochure. responsible citizens  and lifelong learners

Eileen Sheedy Headteacher

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Introduction
Isleworth Town is a co-educational community school
for children aged between 2 and 11 years. The school
has been educating the children of Isleworth since
1910 and has grown alongside the community it
serves. The school environment is excellent with a large
playing field and playground; a separate outdoor
learning area for Nursery and Reception classes; bright,
well-equipped classrooms and a well maintained
building for our Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
Admissions
We understand that starting school for the first time or
moving from one school to another is a major step in a
child’s life. As such, prospective parents
are welcome to visit our school to
have a look at some of the educational
opportunities Isleworth Town has to
offer. Please call to make an appointment
and a member of staff will be happy to
show you around the school.

The school works closely with parents, the Governing

Board, the local community and many outside
agencies to ensure the very best provision for
all children.

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2-Year-Old Provision Reception

Our pre-school, Teeny Townies, provides a stimulating
environment for the youngest members of our school.
Parents of some two-year-olds are entitled to free early
education for up to 15 hours per week from the start
of the term after their child’s second birthday. We offer
morning, afternoon and all day sessions. If parents
are not eligible for the “free funded 2 year old places”,
parents may also choose the paid option for their
children to attend Teeny Townies for morning / after-
noon sessions or all day.
Nursery
All children may attend the nursery for three hours each
day in the September following their third birthday.
If parents are eligible, children may attend the nursery
for full days under the ‘free 30 hour offer’.
If parents are not eligible for the ‘free 30 hour offer’,
parents may also choose the paid option for their children
to attend Nursery all day.
Families are invited into the Nursery prior to starting in
September. This allows us to get to know you and your
child before they start. Nursery admissions are staggered
so that children can get to know each other and their
teachers in small groups and become gradually
accustomed to the routines of the nursery.
Children are admitted into Reception in the September
following their fourth birthday. If allocated a place,
parents are invited to a meeting in the July before their
child is due to start school where they meet their child’s
teacher and find out more about the early years
curriculum.
The London Borough of Hounslow has a central school
admissions team which is responsible for the allocation
of places in accordance with the
‘Admissions Arrangements for Primary Education’
policy.
Further information is available from:
The Lifelong Learning, Leisure and Cultural Service
The Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW2 4DN
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The School Day
Our nursery and pre-school sessions are as follows:
Morning 8:45 - 11:45
Afternoon 12:45 - 3:45
Reception to Year 6
School starts for all Reception to Year 6 children at
9:00, although doors open at 8:50 so that children can
come into school and unpack their bags before lessons.
Basic skills sessions are also taught during this time to
embed or revisit prior learning.
Our Early Years Foundation Stage operates a free flow
play system so there are no timetabled playtimes
during the day.
Key Stage 1 and 2 children have a morning break and
KS1 children have an additional afternoon break.
Lunchtimes are staggered between 11:45 and 1:30
with the youngest children being served first.
The school day ends for Reception children at 3:25
and 3.30 for Key Stage 1 and 2.
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Safeguarding
At Isleworth Town Primary School the health, safety
and well-being of every child is our top priority. We
expect staff, governors and volunteers to share this
commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell
us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and
children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if
they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for
signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are
required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding
Officer. We have a number of policies and procedures
in place that contribute to our safeguarding
commitment, including our Child Protection Policy.
We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda
to counter radicalism and extremism and to promote
British values.
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Equal Opportunities Parental Visits and Meetings

Equality of opportunity is implicit in everything we do
in school. We do not discriminate in terms of race,
faith, ability, disability or gender.
All children have equal access and entitlement to the
curriculum and this is reflected in an atmosphere of
mutual respect and understanding.
We support the development of each child’s personal
and cultural identity.
One of the closest links we develop is with our
parents and carers. Regular opportunities are
planned for you to meet formally with class teachers
throughout the year. There are other, less
formal, occasions such as
sharing assemblies
when you are
welcome to visit
your child’s class. Should you have any concerns
about any aspect of your child’s education or
welfare please do not hesitate to talk to us. A full
written report for each child is issued at the end of
the school year.

Communication
We try to keep you as up to date with information
and news as possible. There is a weekly
newsletter, which includes a bulletin of
upcoming dates and events, sent via text
link on Fridays; it is also published on
the school website. We use the parent
text facility to send reminders of events
and important messages so please
ensure you keep us informed of current
mobile phone numbers so you don’t
miss any announcements.

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Attendance and
Punctuality
Please ensure that your child arrives to school every
day at the correct time. In cases of absence due
to illness the school should be notified by 9:00am.
Messages can be left by phone, or through the welfare
email, or by text.
Persistent absence and lateness has a detrimental
effect on the education of a child and we refer such
cases to the Education Welfare Officer. Absence for
any reason other than illness is not authorised except
in the most exceptional circumstances. The school
will inform the Local Authority if you withdraw your
child from school during term time and you may be
issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.
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Curriculum and Technology are delivered through units based on
the International Primary Curriculum. These put the
Isleworth Town Primary School follows the Statutory children’s learning into a meaningful context through a
Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage variety of themed units of study (some examples being
(EYFS) and the National Curriculum in Years 1 to 6. Time Zones or Pirates). This thematic approach allows
Our EYFS department incorporates our Pre-school, the children to continuously use literacy and numeracy
Nursery and Reception Classes. Activities and skills within many different subjects. Computing,
resources are carefully planned to allow for both adult RE and Personal, Health and
and child-initiated, play-centred learning experiences. Social Education are taught
In the EYFS there are three prime areas of learning:
• communication and language
• physical development
• personal, social and emotional
development
These prime areas are strengthened and
applied through the four specific areas of
literacy, maths, understanding the world
and expressive arts and design.
In Key Stages 1 and 2 high priority is placed
on the acquisition and development of
English and maths skills which are taught
each morning. Other subjects such as
Science, History, Geography, Art, Design

discretely, and French is taught as a modern foreign
language from Year 3.
Physical Education is an essential part of the
curriculum, contributing to a child’s all-round healthy
development. Every child receives at least two hours
of quality PE teaching every week and the school
participates in many competitions including
borough tournaments
and matches
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against teams from local schools. Key Stage 2 children
are also provided with a year’s swimming lessons.
Music is an integral part of life at Isleworth Town with
singing assemblies for all children taking place each
week. All Year 4 pupils learn to play a classical
instrument and private instrumental lessons are available
for all children from Year 2 upwards. We also have a
school choir and orchestra.
At the beginning of the school year parents are
invited to a year group curriculum meeting and each
term parents receive a summary of the curriculum their
child will be studying.
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Assemblies and Collective

Worship
Assemblies are times when the school community meets
and reflects on a range of issues. They serve to strengthen
our sense of togetherness, reinforce the value and respect
we have for others and deepen our understanding of the
world in which we live. Each assembly incorporates an
act of collective worship.
Parents have the right to withdraw children from collective
worship and/or religious education lessons but we would
strongly encourage parents to discuss this with us before
making a final decision.

Visits,Visitors and
Journeys
We know that some of the most unique and memorable
learning opportunities can happen outside the classroom.
As such we strive to ensure that the children at Isleworth
Town enjoy a wide range of experiences which support,
enhance and extend children’s learning. In Year 6, all
children have the opportunity to participate in a residential
school journey. We have also developed good
relationships with other partners who visit school and
enrich the core school curriculum.

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Extended Day and After Uniform

School Activities By accepting a place at our school you are agreeing
to abide by the school uniform policy. All children at
The school runs a breakfast club and after care scheme
Isleworth Town are expected to wear the correct full
which provides affordable extended day care on the
school uniform which can be bought from school, a
school site. Care is available from 7.45am-5.45pm and
local shop or online. A full uniform list is made available
is open to all children from Nursery to Year 6. You may
to you before your child begins school. All uniform
register your child for breakfast club and/or after care
and personal belongings must be clearly labelled with
at the school office.
your child’s name. For health and safety reasons
jewellery is not permitted with the exception of a
During the sessions, children are provided with a
watch. Headscarves must be plain navy blue, white
nourishing snack and a wide variety of activities from
or black without any adornments or fringing.
which to choose.

The school is proud of its provision of after school

clubs which are run by school staff and outside
providers.

We offer a wide range of clubs each term and children

from Reception to Year 6 can apply for places. There
is a charge for each club and this is dependent on
whether it is run by school staff or an external
provider.

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Behaviour
We encourage children to treat each other with
respect and to act with an awareness of the needs
and rights of others. We aim to develop self-esteem,
tolerance and understanding of all members of the
community, in order that our children can make a
positive contribution to society. There are agreed
procedures for dealing with inappropriate behaviour
and these are outlined in our clear behaviour policy
which is published on our website.
We promote good behaviour by recognising and
praising those children who follow the school code of
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conduct. We believe that co-operation between the
school and home is essential in securing excellent
behaviour and we ask for your support in the
application of our behaviour policy.
Lunch Arrangements
School meals are cooked daily on the premises. We
expect all Reception and Key Stage 1 children to take
a school lunch in line with the government’s universal
free school meals initiative.
Children in Key Stage 2 may choose between a
packed lunch and a school meal.
Milk & Fruit
Milk may be ordered termly, in advance, at a small
cost. This must be ordered by parents from Cool Milk,
details may be obtained from the school office.
Children who are entitled to free school lunches are
also entitled to free milk. Pupils in the Foundation
Stage and Key Stage 1 are provided with a free piece
of fruit each day.
Pupils in Key Stage 2 may bring a piece of fruit to
school for a mid-morning snack if they wish.
Water
There are drinking fountains available throughout the
school but we also encourage children to bring in a
water bottle which they keep with them in the
classroom. These bottles should be clearly named to
avoid confusion.

Friends of Isleworth Town
FIT, (Friends of Isleworth Town), is an active group with
charitable status which provides invaluable support
to the school. It is made up of our parents, staff and
governors who automatically become members when
they join the school community.
Throughout the year, FIT organises a range of fund
raising events such as fairs, cake sales and an
annual quiz night. In the last few years,
for example, FIT has resourced a
range of equipment including the
magnificent climbing frame on the field. To continue its
good work FIT needs your support; you can become a
committee member or class representative, or simply
volunteer your help as and when you are able.
Helping in School
We believe parents and carers can make an enormous
contribution to school life. During the course of your
child’s time with us you will have the opportunity to
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come into school and work alongside staff on a
variety of projects. For example you may want to
help hear children read, volunteer your help with a
school trip or lend a hand with preparations for
productions. To ensure we keep all children safe,
all parents and carers who work in school on a
voluntary basis will be subject to a safeguarding
security check.
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School Council
Every child at Isleworth Town is a member of our
school council. Weekly class meetings take place,
led by the children, where ideas and issues raised by
the pupils can be discussed and voted upon. Action
teams are created and organised by the children to
bring to fruition any initiatives or events decided upon.
We also have a Communication Team of pupils who
run school council and set the agendas for the weekly
meetings. School council have been instrumental in
helping the school to achieve Unicef’s Rights
Respecting Schools Award and creating the school’s
core values.
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Resolving Problems
We are proud of our good relationships with the
different sectors of our community and we work hard
to maintain and develop them. Sometimes, however,
difficulties can arise and we encourage you to
approach the school at the earliest opportunity in
order to seek a resolution. In the first instance you
should talk to your child’s class teacher and, in most
cases, this will resolve any problems.
Should you wish to discuss things further you can
arrange to see the relevant Assistant Head Phase
Leader. The names of the Assistant Head Phase
Leaders are published at the beginning of each
school year.
If you require further assistance you should
make an appointment to see either of the
Deputy Headteachers or the Headteacher.
If, having followed the procedure you are
not satisfied, you are entitled to make a
complaint to the Chair of Governors
at the school address.
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Isleworth Town Primary School

Isleworth Town Primary School

Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AB
Telephone: 020 8560 5701 Facsimile: 020 8569 7589 Email: office@isleworthtown.hounslow.sch.uk
Website: www.isleworthtown.hounslow.sch.uk
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Telephone 020 8244 3448