Kelly Farnworth-HeadteacherCalder Lodge School
Oakenclough
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 1UL
01995 676565
info@calderlodge.school
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Policies
Admissions Policy
Calder Lodge School provides places for up to 48 pupils aged 5 to 11. The policy of Calder Lodge School is that the same procedure is followed in respect of all pupils referred by Local Authorities for placement.
Anti Bullying Policy
Calder Lodge School Anti-Bullying Policy has been written in accordance with the DfE guidance “Preventing and Tackling Bullying”; advice for school leaders, staff and governing bodies.
Complaints Policy
Calder Lodge School complaints procedures are clear, user friendly and readily accessible to the pupils, ncluding those with disabilities. They address informal as well as formal complaints.
Curriculum Policy
The curriculum is all the planned activities that we as a school organise in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. The curriculum is centred around the national curriculum and its specific progress targets.
First Aid Policy
It is the policy of Calder Lodge School that there should be adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and trained personnel to provide first aid within the school.
Health and Safety Policy
The senior leadership team of this school is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care for their staff, pupils, visitors and others who work on behalf of the school. We believe that an excellent school is by definition a safe school.
Promoting Good Behaviour Policy
Calder Lodge’s approach to the management of our pupils’ behaviour is one of dealing with the children fairly, respectfully and consistently. Our collective approach is based on teamwork where staff manage behaviour together with shared authority and status and promoting and protecting the dignity of the pupil.
Safeguarding Policy
The school aims to ensure that; appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s welfare; all staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding; staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues.
SEN Policy
This policy seeks to support the school ethos to strive to provide a caring, structured learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally, to their full potential and in which pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued.
Keeping children safe in education
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24/4/26 – Cowboy Cook Out
The pupils enjoyed an engaging and energetic outdoor learning session at Holmes Wood, centred around a “Cowboy Cook-Out” theme. The day began with a lively game of capture the flag, which quickly built excitement and teamwork while helping everyone work up a healthy appetite. Mr Meadows fully embraced the activity, charging around enthusiastically alongside the […]
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10/03/26 – Pizza Making
Calder class enjoyed a cultural capital trip focused on pizza making, which provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience that linked with several areas of the National Curriculum. During the visit, the children learned about the ingredients used to make pizza, including flour, yeast, tomatoes, and cheese. They explored where these ingredients came from and how […]
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11/02/26 – Morecambe Beach
As part of our Cultural Capital the class visited a Morecambe beach to explore and identify physical and human features in a real-world environment. The students were excited to get outside in a new environment as they observed and explored their surroundings. Straight from the bus they dived straight into the mud, showing great enjoyment […]
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4/2/26 – Pizza Making Experience
As part of our Cultural Capital enrichment, the children took part in a pizza-making experience that combined practical life skills with cross-curricular learning. Prior to the trip, the children planned and designed their own pizzas, carefully considering food hygiene procedures, safety rules and the importance of following instructions when cooking. They selected toppings thoughtfully, explaining […]
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03/02/26 – Lancaster Castle
We went on a school trip to Lancaster Castle to learn about the Pendle Witches. The castleis very old and was used long ago as a place where people were kept and questioned. During our visit, we learned about what life was like over 400 years ago and why peoplewere afraid of witches. We found […]
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21/1/26 – Bamber Bridge Park
As part of our Everyday Materials topic, we visited Bamber Bridge Park to explore materials in a real-life environment. The children worked in small groups to observe and identify different objects around the park, such as benches, paths and natural features. We then focused on the play equipment, where the children looked closely and decided […]
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