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St Blaise Church of England Primary School 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 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 on 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 Pencil Pupils to form all Short and by children if All underlining with a ruler not already on LO sheet One number per square. numbers correctly Joined script Pen/pencil Literacy and all Short and by children if Pencil used for drawing tables and other subjects not already on LO sheet Children to apply for pen diagrams etc. licence when appropriate. All underlining with a ruler. Pens purchased by school - Crossing out should be with one Year 6 to write in pen 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 Pen/pencil Short and by children Joined script Nelson All underlining with a ruler. scheme followed. Children to apply for joining licence and then pen licence Interventions as when appropriate. needed for Pens purchased by school individuals Class – Poplar (Y1,2) Maths Pencil Numbers to be Short and by children if All underlining with a ruler formed correctly not already on LO sheet One number per square Literacy and all Children to form Pencil Short and by children if Pencil used for drawing tables and other subjects not on LO sheet letters correctly both diagrams etc. upper and lower case Children to apply for joining All underlining with a ruler. licence when appropriate. and apply for joining Crossing out should be with one licence during Y2 neat line using a ruler. Writing to be on the Work stuck in should be the lines by end of Year 1 correct way up, straight and not hanging out of the books. Handwriting Short and by children Children to form Pencil All underlining with a ruler. letters correctly and apply for joining Work in handwriting and word Children to apply for joining licence during Y2 study book. and licence when appropriate. Nelson scheme followed – Blue books, Red CD then Yellow CD Class – Oak (FS) Maths Pencil Short and by adult Learn to use a ruler Pupils to form all numbers correctly by the end of Reception to gain number formation licence Pencil Short and by adult Literacy and all Children to learn to Crossing out to be with one neat other subjects form all letters line using a ruler. correctly. Handwriting Pencil Short and by adult Children to form Learn to underline with a ruler. letters correctly with correct start and end FS – work on whiteboards during points. Term 1 and 2 and then in Nelson Read Write Inc letter Blue Books – Book 1 during Term formation used. 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 or 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 strategie s 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’ H andbook • Parents’ H andbook Appendix 1. Presentation Success Steps for display in all classrooms 2. Number formation certificate 3. Joining licence certificate Pen licence certificate 4. Presentation Policy September 2017

Appendix 1 – Presentation Display Presentation Steps to Success I will take pride in the presentation of my work. I will put the date at the top of my Monday 25 th February 25/2/18 work. I will use a ruler and pencil to draw all lines. I will not leave pages out in my book. I will put one neat line through any howse 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. Presentation Policy September 2017

I will glue sheets into my book carefully. Appendix 2 – Number Formation Certificate Appendix 3 – Joining Certificate Presentation Policy September 2017

Appendix 4 – Pen Licence Certificate Presentation Policy September 2017