Our School

Sherard is a co-educational day school for primary children aged 5-11 years. In addition, the Special Needs Unit offers fully integrated specialist provision for a number of children with moderate learning difficulties.

The school is attractively situated on a large campus shared with the new Melton Vale Post 16 Centre and Birch Wood Special School. Effective working links between the three schools are already well established.

The school buildings are light, spacious and well maintained.
Each class group has its own classroom, with shared cloakroom facilities and access to shared open areas and resource bases.

Educational facilities are extensive, including two large halls, a central library area, a separate performance studio for dance, drama and music and computer areas for Information and Communications technology. The school is well equipped to provide access to a range of computing facilities for children of all ages.

Sports activities are well catered for with extensive playing fields and hard play areas. Swimming instruction is based at the local Waterfield Baths.

The school has well equipped play areas and a shaded wild garden.
The school grounds also provide a rich focus for environmental activities. The children also use the town and its facilities for local study work. In addition visits are arranged to local places of interest, museums, study centres and exhibitions.

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Main entrance

Main entrance (23KB)

We love dressing up at After School Club

We love dressing up at After School Club (215KB)

New computer suite October 2011

New computer suite October 2011 (164KB)

Reception area

Reception area (172KB)

New Library area October 2011

New Library area October 2011 (155KB)

Enjoying the late sunshine - October 2011

Enjoying the late sunshine - October 2011 (221KB)

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Sunflowers grown from seed July 2011

Sunflowers grown from seed July 2011 (309KB)

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Buddleia outside Maple 1

Buddleia outside Maple 1 (316KB)

View from wildlife area over playground June 2011

View from wildlife area over playground June 2011 (255KB)

Wildlife Area May 2011

Wildlife Area May 2011 (365KB)

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Signs of Spring March 2011

Signs of Spring March 2011 (261KB)

Sensory Room November 2010

Sensory Room November 2010 (132KB)

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New Soft Play Room Added September 2010

New Soft Play Room Added September 2010 (201KB)

Signs of Autumn - October 2010

Signs of Autumn - October 2010 (283KB)

Beautiful Colours

Beautiful Colours (258KB)

Planters - Playgroup July 2010

Planters - Playgroup July 2010 (265KB)

New Planters - Maple

New Planters - Maple (255KB)

June 2010

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January 2010

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Fun in the snow January 2010

Fun in the snow January 2010 (270KB)

School Entrance

School Entrance (61KB)

Daffodils in our nature area March '09

Daffodils in our nature area March '09 (80KB)

Sherard in the snow - Feb 09

Sherard in the snow - Feb 09 (35KB)

Outside Foundation Base.

Outside Foundation Base. (21KB)

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Snow-covered holly

Snow-covered holly (68KB)

Stranded pirate ship

Stranded pirate ship (59KB)

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Snowbound train outside Maple 1

Snowbound train outside Maple 1 (34KB)

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Whole School Layered Targets

Assessment analysis highlights areas in reading, writing and numeracy which require further focus.

Literacy Support for Parents

Help at home gives children the best support in reading and writing. Here is guidance for what you can do at home to support and improve your child'...

School Dinners

For a sample menu of our hot school dinners, follow the Leic Schools Food Support Service link below. School meals are now £1.85 per day, £...

Sherard Buddies

We are entering into our 7th year of the Buddy scheme. We are a group of Year 6's who work and playalongside some of the children from Sherards...

Curriculum Policies

Please note that all Curriculum Policies are available from school upon request.

Friends of Sherard

Friends of Sherard is a small group of parents who meet once a month to think of ideas that can help boost funds and provide valuable items for all ch...

The Eco Committee (formerly The Green Team)

We meet regularly to discuss environmental issues and how we can improve our school. See the link below.

Sherard Pre-school Playgroup- New Website

We are now 'Live'. Check out our new website www.sherardplaygroup.co.uk

Extra Curricular Clubs (including Breakfast Club and After-School Club)

Here at Sherard we run a number of extra curricular activities which include: ■ Art Club - Wednesdays - Maple 3 - 3.15 - 4.15 ■ Gardening ...

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Safeguarding Model Policy and Procedures

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ICT Policy

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R.E policy update

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Handwriting

This is a copy of the cursive handwriting which is taught in our school. As a fully cursive script ( all lowercase letters are joined), it is a more fluent style of writing. All lowercase letters begin on the line, making it easier for your child to write confidently using lines.
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Communicating with staff

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Science Policy

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More Able Policy

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Homework Policy

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Equal Opportunities Policy

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Anti-Bullying Policy

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Inclusion Policy

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Racial Equality Policy

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Behaviour Policy

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Admissions Policy

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Morrisons Let's Grow

Interactive activities and information to show children where food comes from and inspiring them to grow their own fruit and veg in the school grounds.

Food a fact of life

From 3 years to 16 years. All you need to know about healthy eating,cooking, food and farming and well being. Watch cooking videos, try new recipes and play interactive games.

ThinkUKnow- Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre

For ages 5-8. Find out about Lee and Kim's adventures or watch Hector and his friends learning to use computers safely.

ThinkUKnow

For ages 8-10. Visit the Thinkuknow Cyber Cafe and help Jason, Sunil and their friends stay safe using new technology.

Childnet International - Know IT All

Follow the adventures of Kara Winston and The Smart Crew - Be smart when using the Internet.

Childline

Free 24 hour telephone lines for children and young people 0800 1111

Beyond Bullying

The website of Leicestershire Anti-Bullying Team providing an online information service for young people, parents and professionals seeking guidance on bullying.

Primary Times

'Help your child succeed at school' - 'Making Maths Fun in the Home' -'Ten Ways to help your child develop a 'Reading Brain' and much more. Also, information on 'What's On' for children in the area.

Parentline

Beating the recession: helping your family through the tough times - help with household budgets, advice on subsidised activities, tax credit entitlements etc

Be Safe Be Seen

Stay safe on the roads

Kidscape

Helping to prevent bullying and child abuse.

Get Safe Online

A joint initiative between the government, law enforcement, leading businesses and the public sector - Resources for teachers and parents -Help children and young people use the internet safely

Microsoft and MSN - Young People Safe Online

Helping you have fun while staying safe online. How much do you know? Quizzes for all ages. Have a go!

BBC Safe Surfing Tips

Tracy Beaker 'You Choose' Interactive Videos - Test your internet safety knowledge and help the Tracy Beaker gang stay safe online.

The Renewable World

Explore the fast-changing world of renewable materials and their role in building a sustainable future.

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