Westfield Infant School

Vincent Crescent, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 3NW

        Tel: 01246 566124

Email: WISEnquiries@learnerstrust.org

Blossoming together through nurture and challenge

On behalf of all of the staff at Westfield Infant School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all via our school website.

We all recognise the importance of the time your child will spend at school and are keen to ensure your child is happy and achieving his or her potential in a secure, supportive, friendly, fun and stimulating environment.

Whilst your child is with us over the infant years of their educational learning journey, our aim is to provide an enjoyable, enriched, creative learning challenge curriculum; which is underpinned by the essential skills of reading, writing and mathematics.

I hope you enjoy learning more about our welcoming, friendly infant school through our website. If you cannot find the information that you require please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

About Us

Our Vision at Westfield Infants

‘Blossoming together through nurture and challenge’ 
 
Our vision is to help our children become happy, self-confident, independent and responsible learners. The school community has committed to work together to help children achieve their potential by providing a nurturing, caring and safe environment where we respect and value each other’s strengths and differences. 
 
Our Values at Westfield Infants: 
  • The key values that we hold are: 
  • To have high aspirations in all aspects of the school’s work.
  • To create an environment of openness, honesty, kindness, fairness and respect in line with British Values.
  • A commitment to inspirational teaching and learning that attains the highest standards. 
  • To make a positive contribution to the wider community. 
Statement on British Values 
At Westfield Infant School we actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We aim to help our children develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to become responsible citizens who are tolerant, respect other and are able to challenge prejudical and discriminating behaviour. We will promote these values throughout all aspects of school life. We will endeavor to do this with care and sensitivity, ensuring that we promote inclusivity and unity between pupils, parents and our community.
 

You can find all our documents regarding our visions, aims, and values here.

Headteacher

Mr A Whitham

Safeguarding Lead

Teachers

Mrs C Blackbourn

Mrs H Blair

Mrs H Clark

Mrs B La Braca

Mrs E Minskip

Ms J Nash (SENCo)

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Mrs P Shipley

Mrs R Scragg

Mrs R Varley

   

Senior School Clerk

Mrs N Dawson 

School Business Manager

Mrs T Adams 
   

Teaching Assistants

Mrs C McNish-GandyMiss G West
 Mrs C HoddinottMrs H Green
 Mrs N BradleyMrs C Copley
 Mrs J WayneMrs S Woodcock
   

Forest School Leader

Mrs H Pantry 
   

Cook

Mrs P Hall 

Caretaker

Mr B Fern 

Cleaner

Mrs D Miles 
   

Midday Supervisors

Mrs CopleyMrs Bradley
 Mrs DenbyMrs Whyld
   

You can view and download our full staff list here. 

Name

Role

Appointing Body

Business Interests

Start Date

End Date

Rachel Risorto

Headteacher

Trustees

None

1.6.19

N/A

Adrian Whitham

Staff Representative

Local Board

None

1.6.19

31.5.23

Emma Treves

Chair (TLC & Finance)

Local Board

None

18.11.19

17.11.23

Darren Hirst

Co-opted (SEN/Anti-bullying)

Parent elections

None

1.6.19

31.5.23

Denzil Bertie

Associate (TLC)

Local Authority

None

1.6.19

31.5.23

Ian Levers

Parent (Finance)

Parent elections

None

1.6.19

31.5.23

Phil Mallon

Parent (Safeguarding)

Local Board

None

18.11.23

17.11.23

Jonathan Brooks

Co-opted

Trustees

None

1.6.19

N/A

You can view and download all documents relating to our school champions here – incuding attendance registers, meeting minutes, and register of interest forms.

School Information

Year Group

Class

Teachers

Foundation Stage 2

Purple

Mrs E Minskip

Gold

Mrs H Blair

Ms J Nash

Year 1

Green

Mrs C Blackbourn

Yellow

Mrs R Scragg

Mrs H Clark

Mrs P Shipley

Year 2

Blue

Ms J Nash

Mr Whitham

Red

Mrs Varley

Westfield Infant School is part of the Learners’ Trust MAT. We continue to follow the Derbyshire Admissions Policy and Guidelines. Please contact the local authority to find out about our admissions arrangements.

Local authority website, or call 01629 537479.
Local authority’s admissions criteria

School Booklet

Our school day begins at 9:00am and we finish at 3:15pm (31 hours 15 minutes per week)

Our commitment to Safeguarding

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Staff are employed subject to a DBS check and undergo Safeguarding training prior to starting their role. There is annual Safeguarding training for all staff.

Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Safeguarding section of our website.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. If a member of staff is concerned about a child’s welfare, they will record their concern, and any observations or conversation heard using our secure online system CPOMS. The concern will also be reported to one of the DSLs as soon as possible the same day.

If a member of staff has concerns which relate to the actions or behaviour of another member of staff (which could suggest that s/he is unsuitable to work with children) then this will be reported to one of the DSLs in confidence, who will refer the matter to the Headteacher (or the Trust if the concern relates to the Headteacher) who will consider what action to take.

We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead s (DSLs) shared below.

As a result of internal audit and DfE recommendations, the school has directly adopted the LA Safeguarding policy and any school specific information is contained within the safeguarding poster below
 
 

 

Safeguarding Policies and Documents.

School Curriculum and Standards

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At the click of a button you will have access to a wide variety of fun exercise workouts, suitable for the whole family and for all abilities. Whether you’re at school, in your living room or at the local park this is a great and inclusive way to be active together.

Simply click on this link and enter the password “pk” to access the brilliant range of activities.

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Our school’s latest progress and attainment figures can be found on the Department for Education’s website. 

Policies

 ** You can request a printed copy of any of the above free of charge. **

Contact Details

Address

Westfield Infant School, Vincent Crescent, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 3NW 

Tel: 01246 566124

Email: WISEnquiries@learnerstrust.org

For all enquiries please contact Mrs N Dawson using the contact details above.

If you wish to contact our Headteacher, Mr Whitham, please contact the school office using the number provided above.

If you wish to contact our SENCo, Ms J Nash, please contact the school office using the number provided above.

If you wish to make a complaint please contact the school office in the first instance.

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