Netherhall Learning Campus

“Success for All!” An educational journey for children from Introduction. 3 to 19 where each stage of learning is At Netherhall Learning co-ordinated with the next. Campus, parents will find opportunities for their children to grow and flourish in a cohesive learning environment spread over four phases: Nursery, Infant, Junior and High school, progressing, for those who wish, to the post-16, Creative & Media Studio School. Each school is a discrete organisation and The schools share a common belief in the Personal enquiries from parents and pupils may enter at any stage but all phases importance of home-school relationships carers are always welcomed and individual share common aims and values reflected and arrange regular open-access events for visits can be arranged for those wanting in the distinctive uniform which is the same the community.mmun further information. across the campus. This pprospectusospectus givesgive an overview of the work A house system operates across the Junior and aspaspirationspirattions of aall the schools comprising and High schools creating a common cause Netherhalletherhhhall LearningLearn Campus. for all pupils and staff. The houses are named after Yorkshire creative artists: Armitage “Our aim is to equip every student (Simon Armitage: poet), Castle (RoyRoy Castle: with the skills, knowledge and musician) Hargreaves ( Roger Hargreaves:argrea confidence to achieve at the highest author) and Stewart ( Patrick Stewart:ewart: actor. level available to them. Our motto The commitment to the highest stanstandardsandadards of is ‘Success for All’ and it lies at the teaching and learning has been recognised recoecogngnised heart of everything we do” in successive Ofsted reports andnd remaremains the cornerstone of each school’sol’s philphilosophy. Michael Kent, Progress is tracked throughout a child’s Principal school career to ensure they canan aachieve their potential and parents arere invinvolved at every stage. Rawthorpe St James C of E (VC(VC) Infant & Nursery School.

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LOVE | RESPECT | TRUST | COMPASSIONSS Feeding into the Infant school, the Nursery Additionally, the school offers Resourced department offers important experiences Provision places for students with special to children. They will learn through play, needs. developing the ability to socialise and cooperate with others and becoming more Rawthorpe St James is church-aided. The confident and independent. school is proud of its inclusive ethos which welcomes all faiths and none. Its core values Parents and carers are regularly invited into were agreed by pupils, parents, carers and school for Family Learning events to help staff and are based on Christian principles. them understand what their children are doing in class and to find out the best ways to help them at home. “We aim to provide a caring and nurturing environment in which our children can thrive and succeed” Karen Coates, Head of School Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School.

As children grow older and move Netherhall Juniors strives to create just this “Pupils make good progress to the next stage of their atmosphere by offering small, well-resourced from Year 3 to Year 6 and schooling, it is important that classes taught by a highly-qualified and stable show accelerated progress in they do so in a safe, happy and staff, many of whom have been at the school for at least five years. Year 6.” nurturing environment. OFSTED In addition to their classroom experiences, pupils will have a wide range of opportunities to visit museums, galleries and theatres, as “The school’s robust systems well as taking part in specialist workshops. for checking pupils’ progress show that pupils are making faster progress.” OFSTED

RESPECT | FRIENDSHIP | HONESTY | PERSEVERANCE The school prides itself on its CLICK Individual attainment is rigorously monitored programme (Creative Learning Inspiring and pupils, parents and carers are kept Clever Kids) in which teams of teachers from informed of progress made in class. both the Infant and Junior phases work together to devise programmes of study Health and fitness are also important. As well around particular themes or topics. These as gymnastics and team games, pupils can programmes are both stimulating and fun experience a range of sports not normally and serve to widen the cultural and academic included in the PE curriculum, for example horizons of the pupils. fencing and archery, taught to them by specialist sportsmen and women. Some activities are specifically designed to stretch and inspire the most able while others “Teachers have high expectations of seek to identify and remove the barriers to learning experienced by some children. what pupils can complete in lessons.” OFSTED Netherhall Learning Campus High School.

Choosing which high school is Surveys of parents and carers who have “Pupils respond well to the right for your child is one of the transferred their child to Netherhall High teachers and make good gains most important decisions you School, show that there are a range of influencing factors. in learning.” will ever take. OFSTED Firstly, and most importantly, is the school’s commitment to academic excellence. “Teachers use their secure Performance is closely monitored to ensure that all teaching is structured to ensure subject knowledge well, that pupils reach or exceed their potential. transmitting their enthusiasm Successive OFSTED reports highlight the to the students.” progress made from entry. Very few do not OFSTED go on to further education, employment or training on leaving.

HONESTY | TOLERANCE | DEMOCRACY | MUTUAL RESPECT | POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING NLC offers a choice of learning pathways A further strong reason for choosing NLC covering the full age and ability range. is the wide range of creative and artistic Students are able to make informed choices opportunities provided, all delivered in state- as early as Yr8 about the subjects they can of-the-art accommodation. The school has a follow, both academic and vocational. deservedly high reputation for the Arts and many pupils take advantage of this, both in Ensuring that pupils are happy and take class and as part of the wide range of extra- pleasure in learning is a priority for Netherhall curricular activities on offer. Learning Campus. OFSTED noted that the proportion of parents and carers reporting that their children enjoy school was “much higher than is usual.” Pupils told the 90% of parents agree or strongly agree inspectors that instances of bullying, racist behaviour or homophobia were rare but, if it that their child is well prepared for did happen, it was dealt with effectively. the future.

Small class sizes and dedicated staff ensure that all children are known, recognised and receive personal attention. The Creative & Media

Studio School. Students work in an informal, highly- “We are absolutely delighted supported environment with access to state- to have formed a partnership The Creative & Media Studio of-the-art equipment. They receive mentoring with CMSS - a hidden gem on School offers a unique post-16 from education, creative, business and our doorstep.” learning pathway for students industry professionals who help them develop across Kirklees. the skills they need to market and sell their James Brammer, Marketing Manager creative talents. Huddersfield Giants. As well as offering a range of nationally Some students progress from CMSS to recognised qualifications, including ‘A’ level University or Art and Design College, others and BTEC, the College places the importance secure Apprenticeships. There is also a of enterprise and employability at the heart number of students who are running their of the curriculum. own, successful businesses; businesses they conceived and developed whilst at the Creative & Media Studio School. Progression from high school to the Creative “We want students to learn & Media Studio School is not automatic about what they can do and prospective students will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the with their talent as well as necessary academic standards to access the developing it further.” courses they are interested in pursuing. Angela Shufflebottom, Pastoral Leader.

Further details can be found in the Creative & Media Studio School prospectus which gives details of the post-16 curriculum, support information and extra-curricular activities. “I like the fact that most of This prospectus can be found on the Creative our assignments are based on & Media Studio School website: real demands and business www.studio-school.org.uk. needs.” Year 13 Student Netherhall Learning Campus www.nlconline.org.uk

Rawthorpe C of E (VC) St James Infant & Nursery School Rawthorpe Lane Huddersfield HD5 9NT Tel: 01484 226601 Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane Huddersfield HD5 9NT Tel: 01484 300080 Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue Huddersfield HD5 9PG Tel: 01484 382140 The Creative & Media Studio School Rawthorpe Terrace Huddersfield HD5 9NY Tel: 01484 382140 Email: [email protected]