All Saints C of E Primary School

Through Christian teaching, we aim to develop an inclusive learning community, where through strong relationships the achievements of all are celebrated.

In accordance with the School Admission Code of Practice 2014, the Governing Body has agreed with the Local Authority and Diocese of Manchester the following procedure for the admission of children to All Saints C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School. Responsibility for admissions is delegated to the Headteacher, in consultation with the Governing Body, Curriculum, Standards and Policy Committee.

If you require a place for a Nursery child, you can come into school any time to pick up one of our school’s admission forms, or you can download the form from our website. Once you have completed the form with as much detail as you can, please bring it back to school with your child’s birth certificate.We will copy the birth certificate and put it in our file together with the completed admission form.This will be considered, following our Admission Policy criteria, along with all other applications received, at the time of decision making which is usually just before Easter.

We value the way in which all children are unique and our curriculum promotes respect for the views of each individual child, as well as for people of all ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds and personal beliefs. The foundation of our curriculum is the spiritual, social and moral development of each person, as well as their development in core skills and physical growth. We understand the vital importance of the children widening their experiences inside school and in the wider environment so that they have an improved general knowledge, wider vocabularies, aspirations for future work and an understanding of how to lead a happy and healthy life.

Assessment across the curriculum supports the general principles and procedures set out in the school’s Assessment and Feedback policies as well as within the specific assessment expectations laid down in subject guidelines. Teachers use a digital assessment tool to assess the children against age-related expectations in all areas of the curriculum. These are shared with next teachers, other teaching staff and subject leaders to assist in moving the children on at an accelerated rate.

Our school follows the ‘Development Matters in the EYFS’ document which enables us to fulfil the requirements of the ‘Statutory framework for EYFS’. Our EYFS curriculum incorporates the themes of unique child, positive relationships and enabling environments. Further details are provided in the E.Y.F.S. policy which also includes guidance on all areas of teaching and learning, assessment and the curriculum.

English and Mathematics are given the majority of curriculum time and all mornings are given to these very important subjects. As well as English lessons there are separate Phonics / Spelling, Guided Reading and Handwriting sessions. Both subjects have been broken into strands so that teachers can focus on particular areas for development for the class, groups and individuals. For the other subjects the school has developed a progression of skills and concepts for all subjects that are designed to cover the National Curriculum and also address particular areas for development for the children in our school. Each subject progression or ‘Learning Journey’ is broken into strands so that teachers can assess children accurately and tailor the difficulty of activities to challenge all learners. Along with the strands there are unit planning frames so that children are taken through the appropriate steps whilst also providing them with a wide range of tasks.

E-Safety is at the forefront of our computing curriculum. In each topic that children cover they will be taught to think about the consequences of their actions when using technology to solve problems. Teachers understand the importance of keeping children safe online and will plan opportunities for discussion within lessons. E-Safety will also be taught through PSHE and assemblies, where children will be made aware of the dangers of the internet. E-Safety specific lessons will be taught annually during Anti-Bullying Week & Safer Internet Day. For further details please see the Computing Policy.

The E-Safety Group provides a consultative group that has wide representation from the school community, with responsibility for issues regarding e-safety and the monitoring the e-safety policy including the impact of initiatives. Depending on the size or structure of the school this committee may be part of the safeguarding group. The group will also be responsible for regular reporting to the Governing Body.

All Saints School is an ancient foundation known to have been in existence in 1676. In 1689, a new School was built and in 1763, the Reverend W. Purcell, the incumbent of Newton, endowed it with £200 for educating the poor. In 1821, the Reverend T. Gaskell, the Rector, set up the Newton Heath Day and Sunday School Trust. From this time, the Sunday School has always met in the School building. In 1829, the School became a National Society School with a Deed of Union, still operative, 'that the Children are instructed in the liturgy and Catechism of the Established Church.'

The old School, that stood within living memory in All Saints Street, was built in 1854. In 1947, under the Butler Act of 1944, All Saints became a Voluntary Aided Maintained School associated with Manchester City Council Local Education Authority. The present School building on the site of the old Rectory and part of All Saints Churchyard was opened on 7th September 1964. The School is equipped with a Nursery, Classroom block, dining room, hall and stage. So, for over 300 years, our school has sought to give a good education, based on Christianity, to the Children of Newton Heath.