School Classification
Dereham Church Infant and Nursery School is a Voluntary Aided School, catering for boys and girls aged between 3 and 7 years. As a Voluntary Aided School, the Governing Body has responsibility for the way in which the school is run.
School Ethos
Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at Parish and Diocesan levels.
Equal Opportunities
Dereham Church Infant and Nursery School is committed to providing equal opportunities to its whole school community. The school has a Single Equalities Scheme and action plan which integrates our statutory duties in relation to race, disability and gender and promoting community cohesion. The duties cover staff, pupils, parents, governors.
School Organisation
The main school has a maximum capacity of 180 pupils with an annual intake of 60. Children are organised into 6 classes:
| Year Group | ||
| Reception | Pearl Class | Ruby Class |
| Year 1 | Sapphire Class | Diamond Class |
| Year 2 | Topaz Class | Emerald Class |
Teachers work in teams to plan and evaluate. Each classteacher takes responsibility for the wellbeing and teaching and learning of the children in their care.
The Nursery has places for 52 part-time pupils. We offer 15 hours a week (5 x 3hr sessions) Monday – Friday throughout the academic year with the opportunity to attend 30 hours a week by adding afternoon sessions (12-3pm).
The Nursery class is known as Amber Class. Admission to the Nursery is the term after the child’s third birthday. Spring and Summer term admissions are subject to availability of places.
The School Day
Main School
8:45am – School Opens
10:30 – 10:45 – Break Time
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Time
3:05pm – Home Time
Nursery
Morning Session – 9:00 – 12:00pm
Afternoon Session – 12:00 – 3:00pm
Public Queries
If you have any questions or queries about the school, please contact the Headteacher.
