Key staff

  • Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Morgan-Russell
  • Assistant Headteacher in charge of KS3 – Miss Hughes
  • Head of Year – Mrs Cummins
  • Designated Safeguarding Officer – Mrs Phelps
  • SAFE Manager for Year 7 – Mrs Cowling
  • SENDCo – Mrs Brennan
  • Behaviour Support Manager - Miss Middleton
  • Form Tutor
  • Attendance Officer – Mrs Longville

Role of the tutor

  • Students are able to get involved in a range of house competitions throughout the year in different subjects.
  • Students register every morning with their tutor and their tutor is their first point of contact.
  • Students benefit from Personal Development (PD) sessions once a fortnight where they will explore the wider world, RSE and health & wellbeing. Tutors will let students know when these are taking place, or you can check the website.
  • Students have an Year Group Assembly each week.

The Tutor Program

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Tutor Catch-up, equipment check and notices for the week

Literacy

Wellbeing Wednesday

Numeracy Ninjas

Assembly

Expectations of Tutor Time

  • Arrive on-time.
  • Make sure they have the correct uniform.
  • Ensure their uniform is clearly marked with their full name and tutor group.
  • Try to support them to get organised the night before.
  • Make sure they have all their equipment.
  • Aim for 100% attendance.
  • There are awards and competitions throughout the year linked to attendance and punctuality.

The School Day

Time

Activity

8:30 – 9:00

Tutor Time

9:00 – 10:00

Lesson 1

10:00 – 11:00

Lesson 2

11:00 – 11:30

Break 1

11:30 – 12:30

Lesson 3

12:30 – 13:30

Lesson 4

13:30 – 14:00

Break 2

14:00 – 15:00

Lesson 5

We have a 2-week timetable so students will have slightly different lessons each week.

Developing Personally

  • Encourage your child to make the most of the opportunities available get involved in some of the extra-curricular activities.
  • These run at break 1 and break 2 as well as after-school.
  • You can see the timetable of activities on the school website and sign-up using edulink.
  • Students will have opportunities to go on trips and visits so try to make the most of these.
  • There are groups to support issues around wellbeing, racism, homophobia and bullying.

If You Need Support

  • Your child will see their tutor every morning so they are the best person to support you.
  • If you have any concerns please speak to your childs’ tutor, teacher or the SAFE team.

Supporting SEND Students

-All SEND support for Year 7 is guided by the information given by primary schools during the transition process.

-If your child has a diagnosis please could a copy of their diagnosis letter be sent This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

-Any outstanding external referrals (CAMHS/OT/EP) must be completed at primary school due to the evidence required for these to be successful

-If a student requires any external referrals these will only be considered in year 8.

-If staff raise concerns we have a rigorous referral process that allows us to provide internal support.