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.

Our aims

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)

Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Assessment, Teaching and Learning, Worship, SPOC and Christian Distinctiveness. 

Miss R. Pugh               Mrs T. Williams                     
Mrs. J. Moreton         Miss R. Crook             
Mrs. S. Layton            Mrs V. Thornett       

Mrs. J. Humpage        Mr P. Walters

Miss S. Owen             Mr N. Buttery          

Mrs J Cordon.            Miss A Whitticase
Mrs C Gear                Mrs K. Russell

Mrs L Prosser

Mrs Sedgwick (Principal), Mrs Hunt, Mr Buttery, Mr Walters, Mrs E. Malpass, Mrs Xue., Mrs Hatfield (Senior), Mrs Cordon, Mrs Mayo, Mrs Harper (Senior), Mrs Davies and Miss Fieldhouse, Mrs S Davenport and Miss Hunt

Mrs A. Vaughan and Mrs H Edwards

Mrs S. Budesha                 

During the school year all children will have the opportunity to participate in school trips, educations workshops or performances.
In order to fund these activities parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution. If a large percentage of pupils do not contribute towards the cost, the activity will be cancelled

 KS1

 (Reception, Year 1 and 2)

8.55am - 12.00 noon

1.00pm - 3.15pm

 KS2

 (Years 3, 4) 

8.55am - 12.00 pm

1.00pm - 3.25pm

8.55am - 12.15 pm

1.15pm - 3.25pm

*Monday 3^rd May 2021 is a Bank Holiday

Staff training days, which are occasional holidays for pupils, will be notified as they are arranged via the newsletter.                                

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.

 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.

  Navy Blue Trousers Long for winter, (short for summer – optional).
  Blue Shirt (not polo)
  Navy Blue V-neck Jumper (also available with school logo)
  Navy/Sky Striped Tie
  Plain Navy Socks
  Black Shoes – Not Trainers

  Navy Skirt or Pinafore Dress

  Navy Trousers (shorts for summer optional)
  Blue/White Gingham Summer Dress
  Blue Shirt
  Navy/Sky Striped Tie
  Navy Blue Cardigan/V-neck Jumper (also available with school logo)
  White Socks
  Plain Navy Tights for Winter
  Sensible Black Shoes – No Trainers, no sling backs or high heels.

  Navy T-Shirt with school logo

  available from the school office.

  Navy P.E. Skirt or Shorts
  Pumps – essential
  KS2 may need trainers for

  outdoor games.

Wellington Boots can be worn for outdoor use in bad weather. A navy blue fleece with the school logo and a scarf embroidered with the school logo on is available from Buxton & Bonnett. This is an optional extra and is for outdoor wear only.

ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED

We do not like children wearing jewellery or expensive watches in school in case they get lost or damaged. For safety reasons only one pair of stud type earrings may be worn. Earrings must be removed for P.E lessons, it is no longer possible to cover earrings with plasters. No nose studs.

The Governors of Little Bloxwich would like to remind you that extreme styles of dress or hairstyle are not appropriate for school.

The class teacher is concerned not only for the educational progress but also for the personal and social development of your child. We try to combine high expectations with a sympathetic approach. Sometimes however problems do crop up and we involve parents at an early stage rather than leave it until later and we hope you as parents will do the
same with us. A new baby in the family or some upset at home can cause your child to behave differently at school, just as worrying over school work or a fall out with a friend can cause you problems at home.

Our school rules are simple to understand and we expect all pupils to keep to them.

School Rules

1.   Always do our best at all times
2.   Always be friendly, polite and truthful
3.   Respect others and their property
4.   Take care of each other
5.   Be helpful, kind, considerate and thoughtful to others.

Home School Agreement

As part of our partnership with parents to achieve the best possible for your child a ‘Home School Agreement’ is completed when your child starts at Little Bloxwich C of E VC Primary School.

Most of our children like to stay to lunch. They either have a school meal or bring a 'healthy' packed lunch. Please send the correct dinner money in an envelope on Monday morning. School meals are not run by the school, therefore any queries must be dealt with via the school kitchen.

If you wish your child to have a packed lunch please: -

2.1    Provide a suitable NAMED LUNCH CONTAINER.

2.2    Do NOT put any drinks in GLASS CONTAINERS.

If you wish your child to go home: -

3.1    If your child is to go home for lunch regularly the school must be informed by

         a parent / carer or in writing prior to the first occasion.

3.2    If your child is going home for an isolated day again school must be informed

          as above.

3.3    ALL PUPILS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL

         BY AN ADULT.

4       KS1 pupils should return to school for 1.00 pm and KS2 pupils Y3/4 should return

         for 1.00 pm, Y5/6 should return for 1.15 pm when their afternoon bell goes.  

We get additional funding in our school budget for each child in receipt of free meals. It is therefore VERY IMPORTANT that everyone entitled to register does so even if they do not wish their child to have a school meal. If you have any queries please contact the office.

ALL Key Stage 1 children will be entitled to a free school meal.

The Head Teacher, Mrs Ellen Taylor, is the designated Child Protection Officer and Mrs Jenni Cordon is the designated Child Protection Governor, 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. 

We run a breakfast club on site that opens daily from 8.00 a.m. where children take part in structured activities, receive a breakfast of toast, cereals and a drink.  The cost per session is currently £2.00.

We also offer a wraparound service Monday to Thursday until 5.00 p.m.  This cost per session is currently £5.00.  Please note that limited spaces are available.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities including, Football, Multisports, Cookery Club and Film club.  The cost per session for these clubs are currently £2.50.