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Does the school require pupils to wear a uniform ?
Where can I find the menu for school meals ?
Do children at Broomley have to eat School lunches ?
How much are school meals and when should they paid for?

What snacks can my child bring to school?
Where can I find the Ofsted Report for Broomley First School ?

What happens if there is a suspected case of bullying at school?
How do I contact the Education Department at Northumberland County Council ?
How does the School deal with Illness/Accidents that occur on the School premises ?
Who is entitled to free school meals in Northumberland ?
What do children need to take to school for Physical Education ?
Do pupils at Broomley School have swimming lessons ?
How do I get information from school?

What do I do if I want to report malpractice, unethical conduct, or "blow the whistle" within the school?

Does the school require pupils to wear a uniform ?

The Schools policy is to have a uniform which is smart, simple and practical. It can be purchased from school, although polo shirts are available in local supermarkets and do not require a logo. Please remember to label all items of uniform and outdoor coats with the child's name and class.

Note that jewellery of any kind is unacceptable as part of school uniform

Where can I find the menu for school meals ?

A sample menu is available as part of Northumberland County Council site at My School Lunch
The menu for school meals is changed on a regular basis and operates within the following guidelines for first schools in Northumberland:-

· Children receive a nutritionally balanced two course meal.

· Theme days are regular features.

· Fresh meat or poultry is served twice a week
· Fish once
· Cheese, eggs, sausages and pizza feature on the other days.

· Children are encouraged to take fresh vegetables and to try all the foods on offer.

· Chips are only served once a week.

· Traditional puddings with custard are alternated with home-made cakes or pastries.

· Meals served with a drink of juice or water.

· Fresh fruit is always served as an alternative to the main sweet.

Do children at Broomley have to eat School lunches ?

School meals are optional, children who prefer packed lunches are accommodated within the dining hall.

If your child is vegetarian or has special dietary requirements, then this can be arranged within the school meals facility by contacting the Headteacher.

How much are school meals and when should they paid for ?

School meals cost £1.90 per a day. Prior to the end of each half-term, a letter will be sent out to parents with the costs for the next period as well as details of any credits/debits.

They can either paid in advance for a half-term or if you prefer, they can be paid at the beginning of each week.

If you are paying for the half-term, then send a cheque with your child on the first school day of the half term. Mrs Rutherford sends details of costings before each half term.

Cheques should be made payable to Northumberland County Council.

Remember to adjust the total required by the amount of any credits or debits depending on children missing any days or extra days not originally planned for.

What snacks can my child bring to school?

Foundation and Key Stage 1 are provided with free fruit each day at break time. All children are welcome to bring a piece of fruit of their own, however kiwi fruit and nuts are strictly not allowed due to the danger of allergic reactions. Milk is available at morning break, at a cost of £14.50 per term.

Where can I find the Ofsted Report for Broomley First School ?

Click on the following link for the full OUTSTANDING Broomley Ofsted Report

Note that you require Adobe Acrobat Reader to be able to download our school OFSTED report. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC, then click here to download a free copy.

What happens if there is a suspected case of bullying at school?

Please read our 'Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy' which should answer your questions. If you feel you would like to raise an issue the most important thing to do is to discuss it with a member of staff, who are always available to listen.

How do I contact the Education Department at Northumberland County Council ?

If you need to contact the Education Dept. at Northumberland County Council, then the details are:

If the matter is serious then we will act first and then inform the parents. This explains why it is essential to have accurate home, work and mobile telephone numbers.

If your child has vomitting or diahrroea they must remain at home for 48 hours after symptoms have ceased.

Who is entitled to free school meals in Northumberland ?

To qualify for free school meals a family must be in receipt of one more of the following benefits:-

· Income Support

· Income Based Job Seekers Allowance

· Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999

· In receipt of Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by the Inland Revenue) that does not exceed £13,230.

No other benefit will qualify for free school meals.

The form to apply for free school meals is available in the school office.

What do children need to take to school for Physical Education ?

All pupils should have their own PE bag containing shorts, tee shirt and sandshoes. Outdoor trainers may be preferred for outdoor activities.
Outdoor training shoes may be worn at playtimes. These must be changed for indoor activities. Please label all items of clothing within PE kits with the child's name and class.

Do pupils at Broomley School have swimming lessons ?

To meet curriculum requirements in Physical Education for Key Stage 2, Year 4 pupils have swimming lessons at Hexham Pool.
This is subject to a suggested voluntary contribution, as no funds are available within the school budget for this activity.

How do I get information from school?

The FOI is overseen by the Information Commissioner who also has a responsibility for the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).
The Data protection Act 1998 enables individuals to access information about themselves.
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 enables people to access environmental information.
The FOIA enables people to access all other information and the reasoning behind decisions and policies, which do not fall under DPA or EIR.
Although FOI presumes openess it recognisies the need to protect sensitive information in certain circumstances and provides exemptions.
Broomley First School is under a duty to provide advice and assistance to anyone requesting information.
The enquirer is entitled to be told whether the school holds the information (the duty to confirm or deny) except where certain exemptions apply.
A valin FOI request should be in writing, state the enquirer's name and correspondence address and describe the information requested.
Contact the headteacher for further information .
Expressions of dissatisfaction should be handled through the school's existing complaints procedure.

What do I do if I want to report malpractice, unethical conduct, or "blow the whistle" within the school?

Find the council's Whistleblowing Policy and contact numbers from this link.