The original Little Bloxwich C.E. Primary School opened in 1876, on the site of the old Millfield Nursery.  The new school premises were opened in September 1971 with classrooms opening out onto a shared library areas.  There is a central hall which is used for assembly, P.E. and as a dining hall.  We also have an ICT room that has recently been updated with new computers.  Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard that the staff and children use daily to enhance the teaching and learning at Little Bloxwich.  Our school is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, which means we have strong links with our local church, Holy Ascension.  We work closely with Reverend Chris who along with 14 other people who are our school Governors who are responsible for the management of our school.

We can admit up to 30 children in each year group and we educate children between the ages of 4 and 11 years.  As our school is very popular the governors allocate places in accordance with our published admissions criteria which is as follows:

The present criteria for admissions in the event of Little Bloxwich C.E. School being oversubscribed are as follows:

i)   having a brother or sister already in attendance at the school

ii)  relevant medical or social factors, as confirmed by a medical practitioner or social worker which shows that attendance at the school is essential

iii) church membership – 25% may be allocated.

iv) proximity of home address to the school as the crow flies;

Please do not hesitate to ask for further clarification on admissions procedures.  

We strongly believe that                             

            A GOOD SCHOOL IS BUILT ON THE COMMITMENT

        OF ITS PUPILS, ITS PARENTS AND ITS STAFF 

It is our aim that between us and with your support we can give your child the best education possible.

Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school by appointment with the Head Teacher.

At Little Bloxwich we develop the children both as individuals and as members of our community.

We believe that children need to be encouraged and supported so that they:
  -  Develop self confidence and independence
  -  Develop a questioning and inquisitive attitude to learning
  -  Are industrious, conscientious and persistent individuals
  -  Can be creative and show inventiveness
  -  Show self-discipline and respond positively to each other
Underlying this we want our children to be happy and well balanced individuals      

To achieve this, children need to be in an environment that has high expectations of:
  -   Behaviour
  -   Manners and courtesy.

  -   Dress and general personal presentation.

  -   Care, consideration for property, and the feelings of others.

  -   Personal standards of work.

  -   Moral/Spiritual awareness.

Our school is a positive place where we believe every child can succeed.

We are a Church of England school and as part of our Collective Worship we will introduce children to the Anglican Tradition and Christian teaching.  The School is committed to collective worship and to the spiritual development of the pupils.

MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“All things are possible with God” Matthew 19.26

At Little Bloxwich Church of England Primary School we see that everyone is unique and they are valued for this. We see ourselves as God's family and everyone is encouraged to treat each other with kindness and respect as Jesus taught us to.

Our children are encouraged to demonstrate our Christian values of Caring (Luke 10 25-37), Courtesy (Matthew 26), Conscientiousness (Matthew 18 12-14) and Courage (Daniel 6 1-28)

If you are new to the school we ask that when collecting or bringing children to school that you enter Grenfell Road via Lichfield Road and Pelsall Lane and exit into Stoney Lane.  This system means that we can keep a flow of traffic through the area and prevent danger caused by vehicles reversing when they cannot get through.

When parking, please do not stop on the yellow zig zag lines, the white lines or pavement areas.  Please do not drive along and park on grass verges and pavements.  Thank you for your co-operation in keeping the area outside school safe.

As a school we promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage children and parents to walk to school.

Children can buy toast or bagel at morning break.  Children in KS1 are offered a piece of fruit at afternoon break free of charge.  We are a ‘healthy eating’ school and ask that children do not bring sweets or chocolate to school for break time.

When children have to leave school during school hours or have an early morning appointment to visit the dentist, clinic etc. please collect a Signing Out Pass from the office.  This slip must be returned to the office when your child returns to school, even if this is the next day. 

In the event of your child being absent from school, it is essential that we are informed so that we can account for your child’s whereabouts and keep an accurate register.

Please telephone us before 9.00 a.m. on each day of your child’s absence.

We take any unexplained absence seriously and our Duty of Care requires us to take action, if no call is received.

- Telephone call to parent/carer by 10.00 a.m.

- Text to parent/carer by 10.30 a.m.

- Home visit to parent/carer by Parent Support Advisor and/or
  Attendance Officer by 11.30 a.m.

 Holidays in term time will not be authorised.  The Governors have decided that the Head Teacher can authorise an occasional day in exceptional circumstances.  This does not include birthdays or days out.  Exceptional circumstances cover such things as funerals, marriages or other events that can not be re-organised by the parents.  Unauthorised absence may result in a fixed penalty notice being issued by Walsall Children’s Services. 

The Governors and I know how important photographs of your children taking part in school activities are.  If you want to take photos of school events please bring along your cameras!  However, please don’t take photos during assemblies or Christmas performances as this distracts the children.  There will be an opportunity at the end of the events to take photos, please only take photos of your own child and do not share on any social media platforms.

Also from time to time we receive requests for children to be photographed, for publicity purposes (e.g. newspaper or educational publications).  If you are not willing for your child (children) to be photographed and for the photograph to be published, please complete the attached Consent form and return to school.

The Head Teacher, Mrs Ellen Taylor, is the designated Child Protection Officer, and all staff at Little Bloxwich seek to adopt an open and accepting attitude towards children as part of their responsibility for pastoral care.

Children’s worries and fear will be taken seriously if help is sought from a member of staff.  Parents should be aware that under the framework for Child Protection confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if concerns are such that a referral must be made to the appropriate agencies to safeguard a child’s welfare.

Please note that Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Procedures are not used frequently.  However, we are legally required to give you the following information.

More information is available in our Child Safeguarding Policy which can be requested from school if required.