THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL
The school at Chilthorne Domer opened on December 4th 1871, as The District National School, it had 26 pupils (10 boys and 16 girls). It was built to replace a Church Sponsored Sunday School previously held in a nearby cottage attached to the Old Rectory. The first master - Mr G. W. Rutt was appointed on a salary of £40 per annum '…. to provide education for the children of the parishes of Chilthorne Domer and Thorne Coffin'.

School numbers rose to about 50 at the time of the First World war and then fluctuated between 60 and 80 as 2 additional classrooms were added. The reclassification of the school to Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School happened in 1950. Further recent changes in educational policy have led to the addition of a fourth classroom, and numbers are presently around 115.

THE SCHOOL BACKGROUND
Chilthorne Domer Church School aims to develop strong links with the wider community. The children take part in many activities in the nearby town of Yeovil and work closely with the staff of the Feeder Schools. As a school we attend many sporting activities. We also have active and regular links with St Mary's Church, Chilthorne Domer.

We welcome the interest and support of parents in all aspects of the school life. We aim to keep you well informed about your child's education so that we develop a partnership between home and school.

You are encouraged to keep in regular contact with your child's class teacher and to 'pop in' for a quick word now and again at the end of school. Teachers will always be pleased to spare a few moments, unless they have other engagements. If you would prefer a longer discussion with the teacher, this can always be arranged.

Formal consultations with parents take place each term when children's progress is discussed. All children receive an end of year report from their teacher.

It is important that you keep the school informed of any important changes that may affect your child. Please let us know promptly about any medical, physical or emotional difficulties and advise us of changes of address, telephone number, contact/childminder, etc.

Our aim is to provide equal opportunities for all children. We recognise how important it is for each individual to have a positive perception of their role in life and the possibilities open to them.

Chilthorne Domer Church School is a school for children between the ages of four and eleven years. As a voluntary controlled school the Church of England is represented on the Governing Body.

We hope this prospectus is useful and informative. If you have any questions about our school we are always willing to help and inform you, so please ask us.

MISSION STATEMENT We will strive to become the best small school in Somerset by working together to create a happy, safe and stimulating school where everyone is valued and helped to develop their talents to the full.

OUR SCHOOL AIMS

Provide a well planned curriculum and activities which enable all children to develop their potential.
GOAL	Children achieve their highest potential in a stimulating environment.
TARGETS	To organise the classrooms to encourage independence in a stimulating environment, free from clutter. To encourage individual attention to physical fitness through sporting activities To raise standards by: improving the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school; setting end of yr targets for each year group assessing individual achievement & recording progress
Encourage children to grow in self-esteem by valuing all achievements
GOAL	Create an environment to develop confident and independent children who are free to learn
TARGETS	To be aware of the effects of our action's and language on children. To focus on the positive rather than the negative. To encourage the principle of reward for achievement and endeavour To provide stimulating, differentiated, achievable challenges enabling all children to succeed To value all children equally
Develop in children a love of learning and a desire to continue to expand their knowledge and skills throughout their lives.
GOAL	To make children aware that learning is for life and takes place all around them, all of the time.
TARGETS	To develop schemes of work that promote lively enquiring minds! To encourage children to question and to approach problems in an imaginative and methodical way. To not only prepare our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for the next stage of their life but to make learning fun now!
To encourage children to work and play co-operatively
GOAL	To develop the children's self control and understanding of those around them
TARGETS	To demonstrate the need to adhere to a consistent behavioural code for the benefit of the whole school. To encourage co-operation through team sports and activities. To help the children develop a balanced attitude towards winning and losing
To respect all people involved in the life of the school and to appreciate that everyone has a special role to play
GOAL	To work together as an integrated whole and value everyone's contribution and develop a spirit of common ownership.
TARGETS	To encourage children to respect each others need to concentrate on their work - and to help each other achieve this. To create an ethos where children and adults take responsibility for the whole school and not just their own little part. To establish a calm, caring ethos throughout the school environment. To be polite and friendly to all we come in contact with throughout the school day.
To foster religious and moral values, working towards an understanding of Christianity, other religions, races, ways of life and the environment
GOAL	Acquire a reasoned set of attitudes, values and beliefs so as to be able to work towards a just and caring society.
TARGETS	To provide continuous structured opportunities for all children to become fully aware of the role the church plays in their life and the life of the community. To learn about other cultures -their similarities & differences - and in doing so, learn to respect and tolerate other races, religions and ways of life. Heighten awareness and understanding of the environment and environmental issues; encourage a sense of personal responsibility for it.
To demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with parents.
GOAL	To make each child's time at Chilthorne Domer a successful, happy and rewarding experience through working together - parents, children Governors and staff.
TARGETS	Encourage dialogue, both to and from the school. To provide a warm welcome and listen to all who come through our door - except burglars! To have an open door policy so that anxieties and positive comments may be shared together. To keep parents up to date with current information through regular newsletters. To implement our Home/school agreement
To encourage sound management practices through firm administrative and financial control
GOAL	To achieve a well run efficient school which gives optimum educational value for money
TARGETS	Monitor administrative procedures and methods Renew and update all policy documents in line with the School Management Plan. Maintain close and timely monitoring of budgetary and financial issues