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Term Dates
Term dates 09/10Term dates, holidays and training days for North Yorkshire schools.
Key datesKey dates to remember for the Burton Salmon school year.
Term dates for next yearTerm dates, holidays and training days for North Yorkshire schools.

School Information
Mission StatementThe aims of our school summarised in a few sentences.
OFSTED Report December 2008A copy of the OFSTED inspection report December 2008.
OFSTED Report March 2006A copy of the OFSTED inspection report March 2006.
School Information LeafletThis short leaflet about Burton Salmon School.
School ProspectusThis detailed propectus is for parents considering Burton Salmon School for your child. To get a printed copy please telephone the school.

Useful Links
ThinkUknow Great website giving lots advice on Internet safety for children, parents and teachers.
Healthy School Meals The School Food Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to improving the quality of food in schools. This site contains a wealth of information and ideas about all aspects of food in schools.
Extended Schools Information on the 'Extended Schools' initiative. Extended schools provide a range of services outside of school hours for primary and secondary school age children, their families and the local community.
Parents Centre Government website giving information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
North Yorkshire Schools Learning Network This site is mainly aimed at teachers, but also contains useful information for parents and carers relating to schools in North Yorkshire. Click Pupils and Parents from the menu on the left then scroll down.

School Policies Burton Salmon School maintains a comprehensive set of policies that detail how the school will be run and how we will deal with incidients that arise during school life. Some of these policies are required by law, others we maintain as good practice. Policies of interest to parents and carers can be viewed here.
Teaching and Learning Policy This is the policy that sets the aims of our school school and how we will structure our teaching and learning activities to achieve these aims. If you only have the time to read one, then this is the one to read!
Anti-bullying Policy This policy covers how we will prevent bullying at Burton Salmon school.
Attendance Policy How we will assure good attendance at Burton salmon School and what to do when children need to be off school.
Behaviour Policy This policy covers the standards of behaviour we expect in in school and how we ensure that these standards are achieved.
Charging Policy How and when we will charge for school activities, and how we will ensure school activities are accessible to all children.
Collective Worship Policy How we will implement the collective worship at school, for example, what part religion will play in school assemblies. The policy also states how we will provide alternatives to parents and carers who do not wish their child to participate in these activities.
Complaints PolicyThis policy states how we deal with complaints.
Data Protection Policy The school has a legal requirement to manage any information it holds about children, parents and carers in a responsible way. This policy states how we ensure that the school holds only appropriate information and manages it in a responsible manner.
Educational Visits Policy From time to time the school takes children off the school premises on educational visits. This policy states what we will do to ensure these activities are as safe and secure as possible.
Equality Scheme Policy This policy is about how we ensure that all people at Burton Salmon school are treated fairly and equally.
First Aid Policy This policy covers how we will ensure the school is adequately equipped to deal with any accidents that happen around the school.
Gifted and Talented Policy This policy outlines how Burton Salmon School will identify gifted or talented pupils and ensure that they are stretched and encouraged to fulfil their potential.
Homework Policy This policy sets what is expected from pupils homework. It explains why we think homework is important and what we hope to achieve through the home-school partnership.
Special Eduational Needs Policy This policy sets out how the school will provide for children with special educational needs, what support is available and how the school will promote the inclusion of all children in the mainstream of school life.
Sex and Relationships Education Policy This policy states how the school will adress children's physical, moral and emotional development of pupils. This includes information on relationships, sex and sexuality and health. The policy also addresses how the school will engage with parents and carers on these issues and what alternatives there may be for parents or carers who do not wish their child to participate in this program.