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Presentation Policy September 2017

Achieving together

Presentation Policy

• St. Blaise provides inspiration through

Christian values enabling all to become the best that they can be.

Issued: September 2017 Reviewed: 2 years or as necessary Headteacher: Ruth Leach Chair of Governors: Kevin Moyes Committee: Learning and teaching St Blaise Church of England Primary School

Presentation Policy September 2017 Aim of the Policy

• To establish high expectations and pride in everything we do – both of ourselves and of the

pupils.

• To create a clear and consistent set of guidelines for the presentation of pupils’ learning.

Objectives

• To motivate each individual to present their work in the best possible way.
• To enable pupils to recognise work that is presented to a high standard.
• To ensure each child knows the standard of presentation that is expected of them.

For Teachers

• To create consistency in standards of presentation across the school.
• To provide a baseline for judging acceptable standards of presentation.

Expectations for all Staff

• Remember – you are the most important role model for presentation and high expectations!

Use the resources available to you e.g. on white boards, marking, displays to model good

• practice. Handwriting should be joined, legible, consistently formed and neat.
• Pupils’ work must be marked using the agreed marking policy.

 When sticking work/labels/headings in books it is essential to teach pupils how to do this, to ensure work is straight and cut to size. A4 sheets should be trimmed before pupils start work

• n them so that they will fit into books; work should not hang out of books.

 Labels on displays will use a variety of fonts if printed. Handwritten labels will be joined Phonics – vowel diagraphs and trigraphs will be joined when demonstrated and written by staff.

Presentation

Teachers will ensure that all work is of the highest standard of presentation. A checklist displayed within classrooms, and all areas, should be referred to constantly (Appendix 1). All staff will follow the stage related chart below. Class – Maple and Willow (Y3,4,5,6) Subject Handwriting Implement Date Other

Maths Pupils to form all numbers correctly Pencil Short and by children if not already on LO sheet All underlining with a ruler One number per square. Literacy and all

• ther subjects

Joined script Pen/pencil Children to apply for pen licence when appropriate. Pens purchased by school - Year 6 to write in pen Short and by children if not already on LO sheet Pencil used for drawing tables and diagrams etc. All underlining with a ruler. Crossing out should be with one neat line using a ruler. Work stuck in should be the correct way up, straight and not hanging out of the books.

Presentation Policy September 2017

Handwriting Joined script Nelson scheme followed. Interventions as needed for individuals Pen/pencil Children to apply for joining licence and then pen licence when appropriate. Pens purchased by school Short and by children All underlining with a ruler.

Class – Poplar (Y1,2)

Maths Numbers to be formed correctly Pencil Short and by children if not already on LO sheet All underlining with a ruler One number per square Literacy and all

• ther subjects

Children to form letters correctly both upper and lower case and apply for joining licence during Y2 Writing to be on the lines by end of Year 1 Pencil Children to apply for joining licence when appropriate. Short and by children if not on LO sheet Pencil used for drawing tables and diagrams etc. All underlining with a ruler. Crossing out should be with one neat line using a ruler. Work stuck in should be the correct way up, straight and not hanging out of the books. Handwriting Children to form letters correctly and apply for joining licence during Y2 Nelson scheme followed – Blue books, Red CD then Yellow CD Pencil Children to apply for joining and licence when appropriate. Short and by children All underlining with a ruler. Work in handwriting and word study book.

Class – Oak (FS)

Maths Pupils to form all numbers correctly by the end of Reception to gain number formation licence Pencil Short and by adult Learn to use a ruler Literacy and all

• ther subjects

Children to learn to form all letters correctly. Pencil Short and by adult Crossing out to be with one neat line using a ruler. Handwriting Children to form letters correctly with correct start and end points. Read Write Inc letter formation used. Pencil Short and by adult Learn to underline with a ruler. FS – work on whiteboards during Term 1 and 2 and then in Nelson Blue Books – Book 1 during Term 3

Licences

Oak Class may apply for their number formation certificates. Work will be presented by the class teacher on behalf of the pupil; all staff will decide on the suitability of the number formation. Poplar class may apply for their joining licence. They may also apply for their number formation certificate if they do not already hold this. Work will be presented by the class teacher on behalf of the pupil; all staff will decide on the suitability of the handwriting.

Presentation Policy September 2017

Criteria – letter formation, clear ascenders and descenders, suitable size of script, consistent presentation based on agreed school success criteria. Willow and Maple class may apply for their pen licence. They may also apply for their joining and number formation licences if they do not already hold these. Work will be presented by the class teacher on behalf of the pupil; all staff will decide on the suitability of the handwriting. Criteria – neat joined style, clear ascenders and descenders, suitable size of script, consistent presentation based on agreed school success criteria. Pupils’ work must maintain these standards throughout all subjects once licences are awarded

• r they may be asked to re-submit work to continue to keep their licences.

Governors’ Role – Learning and Teaching committee It is the role of the Governing Body to monitor and review the policy and its practices. In particular governors should:

• Monitor teaching strategies in light of current health and safety regulations
• Monitor how effective learning and teaching strategies are in terms of raising pupils’

attainment by linking with subject co-ordinators and talking to pupils.

• Report findings to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• Promote and ensure inclusion and equal opportunities for all pupils.
• Ensure that staff development and performance management policies promote high

quality teaching.

Monitoring and Review

• This policy is a working document therefore it is subject to change.
• This policy will be reviewed bi-annually by the whole school team.
• Pupils will be encouraged to engage in decision making or consultation about issues

which affect the quality of their learning and well-being.

Relevant Policies and Documentation

This policy should be read in conjunction with these documents:

• Learning and Teaching Policy
• Staff’ Handbook
• Parents’ Handbook

Appendix

1. Presentation Success Steps for display in all classrooms 2. Number formation certificate 3. Joining licence certificate 4. Pen licence certificate

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Appendix 1 – Presentation Display

Presentation

Steps to Success

I will take pride in the presentation

• f my work.

Monday 25th February

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I will put the date at the top of my work. I will use a ruler and pencil to draw all lines. I will not leave pages out in my book.

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I will put one neat line through any corrections I make. I will write on the lines in my book and start at the margin. I will use a pencil for maths work.

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I will glue sheets into my book carefully.

Appendix 2 – Number Formation Certificate Appendix 3 – Joining Certificate

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Appendix 4 – Pen Licence Certificate