Accessibility
At Overchurch Infant School we are committed to providing a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs.
We are committed to challenging negative attitudes about disability and accessibility and to developing a culture of awareness, tolerance and inclusion.
Please find below our Accessibility Plan and Policy:
Admissions
Please find below Wirral’s Admission Policy:
You can apply for a FS2 place online here.
Application forms for FS1 (Nursery) will be available from Monday 5th November. For more information please contact the office.
Anti-bullying
The Governors at Overchurch Infant School have agreed a clear set of principles upon which they have based their Anti-bullying Policy. This policy is linked to our whole school behaviours policy and together they support the staff in upholding these principles.
Bullying is a complex issue and each case is looked at on an individual basis. There is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach but the following information is intended as a guide to clarify the actions taken if an incident of bullying is reported.
Behaviour and Discipline
Children are at the heart of all we do. Behaviourally, this means unconditional positive regard, a high emphasis on supportive, sincere and protective relationships being developed, and adult led restoration when these are damaged.
At Overchurch Infant School we view all behaviour as communication. We believe in creating a culture of kindness underpinned by our school values of ‘Be kind, Work hard, Never give up’, creating an environment for ALL children to be happy and safe. Our school Superheroes uniquely offer the children examples of desirable characteristics and are central to creating a culture of kindness for the whole school.
Our aspiration is that children behave due to intrinsic motivators rather than a culture of fear. This means unconditional positive regard with a high emphasis on supportive, sincere and protective relationships being developed, and adult led restoration when these are damaged. To build robust relationships, we follow the four pillars unconditional positive regard – genuineness, acceptance, self-actualisation, empathy.
The following character traits are taught explicitly during the year:
• Resilience • Honesty • Politeness • Sharing • Caring • Kindness • Gentleness • Respect (mutual)
• Intrinsic motivation • Self-discipline • Perseverance • Happiness • Empathy • Self-control
We promote a culture of positive behaviour through discreet quality teaching delivered through well-resourced PHSE lessons (via Jigsaw). Each year begins with dedicated teaching team of positive behaviours delivered through whole and class assemblies which informs the expectations of behaviour for the school.
Positive Handling Policy
Exclusion Policy
Charging and Remissions
Overchurch Infant School aims to ensure that all pupils have access to a wide range of activities and experiences. This policy sets out when the school may ask for voluntary contributions or make charges for certain activities, as well as the support available to families who may need help with costs.
Complaints
Most complaints are settled quickly and informally at school level. Any concerns should be addressed in the first instance to the class teacher or, if appropriate, the SENCO. If you are not satisfied with this outcome then a meeting with the Headteacher or another member of the Senior Leadership Team might be needed to help with your concerns. If your concern is regarding the Headteacher, you may wish to contact the Chair of Governors: (chair@overchurch-infant.wirral.sch.uk).
The complaints procedure exists for those parents who wish to pursue a complaint through more formal channels. A copy of the complaints procedure is available from the school directly or from the Education department, public libraries and public information offices.
If your complaint is in relation to the provision of Special Education Needs, please see Section 25 of our SEND Policy.
Whistleblowing
Overchurch Infant School is committed to maintaining the highest standards of openness, integrity, and accountability. If you have any concerns about wrongdoing, malpractice, or unsafe practices within the school, you are encouraged to raise them in line with our Whistleblowing Policy. The policy explains how to raise a concern, how it will be handled, and the protections available to you.
Acceptable Use & Online Safety
Acceptable Use Policy & Agreement
Online Safety Policy
Healthy Eating & Drinking
We are extremely proud of our catering team and the delicious and nutritious foo we offer daily to our children. We are committed to ensuring that children are enjoying high-quality meat, poultry and fish, fruit and vegetables, bread, other cereals and potatoes as part of establishing a healthy active lifestyle.
Whole School Food and Healthy Eating and Drinking Policy
