Information for Parents
Queries
Members of the public with any queries can contact Miss Thompson, office manager, by email at office@hfp.jmat.org.uk, by telephone on 01709 760 538 or by post to Highfield Farm Primary School, Stokewell Road, West Melton, Rotherham, S63 6NF.
If you require a paper version of anything on our website, please contact Miss Thompson, office manager, by email at office@hfp.jmat.org.uk, by telephone on 01709 760 538 or by post to Highfield Farm Primary School, Stokewell Road, West Melton, Rotherham, S63 6NF.
Mrs Thompson
Office Manager
A Home School Agreement is a statement explaining your child's school's aims, values, policies and procedures, its responsibilities towards its pupils, the responsibilities of the pupil's parents, and what's expected of pupils.
At Highfield Farm Primary School, we recognise each child as an individual, and aim to give all children every opportunity to realise their full potential. We believe that a close partnership between the school, parents and the child is essential if we are to achieve this aim.
It is therefore an expectation that all parents who wish their children to attend Highfield Farm Primary School will sign up to our Home School Agreement.
We also ask parents to ensure they share the Home School Agreement with their child and we will also discuss this in school.
Please see the home school agreement below by clicking on the button.
Home
School
Agreement
Our School Day
8.45am - 3.15pm - The School Day (32.5 hours per week)
3.15pm - 4.15pm - After School Clubs
After School Clubs
Term Dates
School Uniform
The Department for Education (DfE) cost of school uniform guidance means schools in England must ensure that school uniform costs are reasonable, and parents get the best value for money.
Research from the DfE in 2015 showed that parents can save almost £50 on average if they can buy all school uniform items from any store, compared to uniform which all needs to be bought from a designated shop or school. From next autumn, schools will be required to help keep costs down by taking steps to remove unnecessary branded items and allowing more high-street options, like supermarket own-brand uniform.
To support families, schools will have to make sure second-hand uniforms are available, also helping work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions. In the UK, an estimated 350,000 tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year and encouraging families to use second-hand uniform can reduce waste and bring down emissions from manufacturing new garments, while making it cost-effective for families.
Secretary of State for Education said:
School uniform provides a sense of identity and community for children and young people, and should be a real source of pride. But it must never be a burden for parents or a barrier to pupils accessing education.
This new binding guidance will help to make uniforms far more affordable for families by driving costs down as we work hard to level up the country.
Schools should make sure their uniform policy is published on their website and is clear and easy for parents to understand.
Class Dojo
As a teacher, I will...
● Post announcements, files, events, and reminders to our Class Story
● Share photos and videos of classroom activities, lessons, and more on our Class Story and through Messages
● Send private messages to keep you in the loop
● Like and leave positive feedback on students’ Portfolios
Students will...
● Share classwork and complete assigned Activities on their Portfolio
● Watch and comment on lessons posted to our Class Story and access shared files
● Be sure that only their own family members are connected to their account and will be able to view my work
Families will...
● Like and/or comment on photos, videos, Events, and files shared on Class Story
● Like and leave positive feedback on their student’s Portfolio
● Communicate with the teacher with private direct messaging
● Translate any message or Class Story caption into your preferred language as needed
Please see the videos below for help on using Class Dojo.
ECO4 FLEX
ECO4 FLEX is a retrofit scheme overseen by Rotherham Council Metropolitan Borough. It aims to improve the energy efficiency of low income and vulnerable households.
You may be eligible if:
· Your gross household income of less than £31,000.
or
· You meet at least two of the several proxies listed online. (One is free school meals)
or
· Can obtain an NHS referral due to long term illness that could be affected by a cold home.
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Only properties with a home EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of band D or lower can qualify for this scheme (E or lower for private rentals).
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