FAQ

The registration process is outlined under the Information/Registration section of the website Registration

Information on our structure and regulations can be found in our Constitution and Rules and Regulations documents

Yes, we are a supplementary Polish language school, also covering elements of Polish history, geography and culture. Lessons run from September to the end of June each academic year.

Our school is a registered charity (Charity Number 1188433) regulated by, and answerable to the Charity Commission and bound by the Charities Act 2011. We are required to submit an annual financial report to the Charity Commission which is publicly available on the Charity Commission website.

Our school is open to all who wish to learn the Polish language.

• To teach children the Polish language with elements of religion, history, geography all taught in Polish.
• To educate our pupils about Polish culture and traditions.
• Integration within the local community.
• To support our pupils by helping them grow in confidence and build a sense of identity.

In order to help achieve these aims, the school will be working closely with parents of its pupils as well as:

• The Polish Educational Society (Polska Macierz Szkolna) and the Organisation for the development of Polish education abroad (Organizacja Rozwoju Polskiej Edukacji Za Granicą)
• The Polish community in Derby
• Supporters of the school

Children must be 4 years old on 1st September of the academic year in which they wish to join the school.

Our school has all the necessary insurance and Safeguarding procedures in place as is the requirement for all schools. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. We have a designated safeguarding lead and paediatric first aider on site at all times and all our staff have completed Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) Checks.

During the academic year 2020/21 the class structure is as follows:

Reception class, ages 4 – 5 ‘ZERÓWKA’

Year 1-2, ages 5 – 7 – CLASS A

Year 3-4, ages 7 – 9 – CLASS B

Year 5-6, ages 9 – 11 – CLASS C

Year 7-8, ages 11 – 13 – CLASS D

This structure takes into account the number of teaching staff volunteering and pupils registered this academic year. Each teacher will lead lessons with the help of a Teaching Assistant.

Although the classes will comprise of mixed year groups, lessons will be differentiated taking into account ability levels among the pupils.

We believe that a mixed class system also provides the opportunity for pupils to become more confident socially and develop a sense of responsibility for their own learning and the wellbeing of others in the class. Younger pupils will have the opportunity to see what their older classmates are learning which will also aid their transition when the time comes to move classes.

Our aim is to provide a friendly and welcoming learning environment for our pupils, that takes into account their individual needs. Our assessments will take into account a number of factors, while allowing teachers and parents to work in partnership to ensure we help each child learn to the best of their ability.

Pupils will be encouraged to complete a variety of tasks to engage them in interesting and creative ways, while giving them the chance to absorb themselves in learning the Polish language. This will also allow their teachers to observe the use of their language skills in a variety of contexts and situations, (independantly and in groups) allowing for a fully-rounded assessment to be made.

Lessons take place between 9:00am – 12:30pm (with a short break for snack-time) every Saturday during term-time.

All fees must be paid by electronic bank transfer in to the school’s bank account held with Lloyds Bank.