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Stoke Primary School

 Induction Policy

 

Policy last reviewed : November 2025 Reviewed by : Sarah Morris / Ellen Parker
Agreed by governors : Shared with staff :
Frequency of review : Annually Date of next review : November 2026
Head Teacher : Matthew Ascroft Staff / Governors with responsibility :

 

 

STOKE INDUCTION POLICY

 

PUPIL INDUCTION

 

Reception Year

Our aim is to make every child’s start at Stoke Primary School as happy and relaxed as possible.

 

Children will be admitted into school in September, in the school year in which they are five.

 

The Stoke transition programme for Reception children enables all children to start on the first day of term in September.

 

Transition Process

1. Parents Information Evening - held early in the summer term

2. A sequence of three classroom afternoon sessions to enable the children to get to know their new class environment.  

3. Transition week - held for all year groups including reception class.  For Reception Class the weeks timetable is as follows:

Monday - morning only

Tuesday - morning only

Wednesday - morning and a school dinner

Thursday - All day, including a school dinner

Friday - all day including a school dinner.

 

STAFF INDUCTION

 

Our aim is that every new member of staff will be made to feel welcome and given assistance to enable them to become aware of our aims, policies and organisation. We will meet this aim by induction programmes appropriate to the position.

 

1. NEW MEMBER OF TEACHING STAFF

1. Before interview, applicants have had a broad, but clear, job description.  Applicants mustknow what they are applying for prior to interview.

2. Before beginning in post, new members of staff are encouraged to revisit the school and, if possible, their future class.  If they wish access to their classroom in the holiday prior to taking up post, every attempt is made to give them this opportunity.

3. Before they take up the post, a member of SLT will go through our staff handbook and induction process with them. 

4. Before they take up post a set programme of curriculum and organisational briefings will have been agreed with all existing staff over half term (see appendix A).

5. The first meeting the with the Headteacher takes place early in the first half term, to establish:-

a. success of induction so far;

b. any specific duties;

c. possible professional development opportunities.

6. All new teachers, other than NQTs, will have a designated member of staff as a mentor.

7. In the case of Newly Qualified Teachers, an agreement is taken with Coventry NQT Induction to offer additional training and support, and an in-school mentor is appointed.

 

2. SUPPLY STAFF

1. A copy of the school handbook is available on shared drive.

2. When supply is used for a planned absence, the class teacher leaves a detailed daily plan and ensures that the school routine sheet is attached.  Timetable on desk/plans to be available as soon as possible if not first day.

3. The member of staff in the nearest teaching base to that of the supply teacher is available for advice and/or assistance if required.

 

  

Appendix A

 

INITIAL INDUCTION CHECKLIST

 

Name………………………………………….                                            Date………………        

 

TOUR OF SITE

 

Conducted by

Date

Comments

Layout of school

 

 

 

Introduction to staff

 

 

 

Entrances/Exits

 

 

 

Car park

 

 

 

Resource and stock areas

 

 

 

 

EVERYDAY ROUTINES & EXPECTATIONS

 

Conducted by

Date

Comments

Checking in and out

 

 

 

Planning documentation

 

 

 

Class lists

 

 

 

Timetables

 

 

 

Coffee/tea arrangements

 

 

 

Playground expectations

 

 

 

Lunchtimes

 

 

 

Hours of working & Absence procedure

 

 

 

Standards of work

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL POLICIES & PROCEDURES

 

Conducted by

Date

Comments

Behaviour Policy

 

 

 

Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

 

 

 

Curriculum/Teaching & Learning Policy

 

 

 

Educational Visits

 

 

 

E-Safety & Acceptable Use Policy

 

 

 

Feedback & Presentation Policy

 

 

 

Inclusion Policy

 

 

 

Professional Code of Conduct Policy

 

 

 

September Safeguarding/H&S Training

 

 

 

Staff Handbook

 

 

 

Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFEGUARDING AND HEALTH & SAFETY

 

Conducted by

Date

Comments

GDPR

 

 

Accident/Near misses

 

 

EYFS Intimate Care Policy

 

 

Fire drills

 

 

First Aid procedures

 

 

Health & safety Policy

 

 

Prevent Extremism & Radicalisation

 

 

Risk Assessments

 

 

 

Notes