Tibshelf Community School 2020/2021 Tibshelf Community School strives to be an outstanding learning community in which students are inspired, challenged and supported. We aim high through our unrelenting focus on the Learner being at the heart of everything we do. We ensure learning is exciting, engaging and inspirational, working together as a professional community to ensure the best outcomes for all. ALTE PETE “Aim High” Contents Page Governing Principle High Expectations Supporting Students Our Ethos Safeguarding Statement Induction and Admission Information School Uniform/PE Kit School to Home Communication My Ed School App Equipment Free School Meals Damage to School Equipment Enrichment Programme Pleasley Vale Trip ParentPay Online Payment System ParentPay FAQs/ParentPay Shop Travel to and from School Benefit Related Transport to and from School GDPR Absences Illness Term Dates INSET Days School Information ALTA PETE “Aim High” Knowledge Governing Principle: Skills “Working Together To Make Our School Even Better” Progress Enjoying and Achieving High Expectations Future We unashamedly have high expectations of all our students and they have equally high expectations of themselves. These relate to attendance, behaviour, dress and achievement. Confidence • All students should attain at least expected progress in all aspects of their learning and many will go on to exceed this. • All students are fully prepared and ready to learn and progress. • All students benefit from teaching that is at least consistently Aspirations good in all areas of the curriculum. Valued Supporting Students Each year group is divided into form groups and pupils are also Expectations allocated to one of six Houses, with each House overseen by a House Manager to help and oversee their development. Each form will have their own Form Tutor who will have the overview of student’s progress Dynamic and welfare. The school works as part of a Multi-Agency Team and other community groups who work together to provide a coordinated delivery of support services. The school also adopts the Derbyshire Child Protection Policy. Innovative All new staff appointments are vetted and DBS checked. Attendance remains a key focus and supported by our dedicated School Intervention Team, we work with families to support them in ensuring Appreciation that all students attend school. ALTA PETE “Aim High” 0 Our Ethos Tibshelf Community School is committed to serving its community. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi- faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. It follows equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Tibshelf Community School is dedicated to preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal, examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values with all its students. The five key British Values are: • Democracy - Contribute to the decision making process • The rule of law - Protect and keep us safe • Individual liberty - freedom to act within the law • Mutual respect - respect other points of view • Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Tibshelf Community School uses these values to underpin its commitment to developing the talents of all individuals and inspiring, challenging and supporting them to become effective global citizens in the 21st Century. Safeguarding Statement Tibshelf Community School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns, which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others. Safeguarding relates to all aspects of school life including: students’ health and safety, meeting the needs of students with medical conditions, providing first aid, educational visits, internet or e-safety and appropriate arrangements to ensure school security as well as protecting children from deliberate harm. The School’s Safeguarding Policy provides an extensive portfolio of guidance applicable to all on and off-site activities undertaken by students whilst they are the responsibility of the school. At Tibshelf School we understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support the whole school community. ALTA PETE “Aim High” Induction & Admission Information Due to the current situation around the Covid-19 pandemic and the Government guidance relating to social distancing requirements, we will not be able to deliver our usual structured schedule of induction days and a parent’s information evening. The current Government guidance is directing that visits to secondary schools for induction will not take place this year. We are really pleased that your child has been allocated a place at Tibshelf Community School. In order for us to add your child to our school roll we require you to complete an admission form and read through our relevant policies. The transition section of our school website contains all the relevant information you and your child will need. In the transition section there is a copy of the pupil booklet for you and your child to read, along with 2 other important documents which you will need to read carefully; our Home School Agreement and Acceptable use for ICT. Please ensure that you sit with your child to go through the Home School Agreement and The Acceptable use for ICT documents. This year we are asking you to complete our admission form electronically. A link to this will be text/emailed to the telephone number/email address you provided in your application to Derbyshire County Council. If you do not receive this link by Friday 29th May please contact [email protected] with your contact details and your child’s name. All our other policies are on the website in the ‘About’ menu under policies and details of how and why we use images and videos are available under the ‘Information’ menu under GDPR, where you will also find our Privacy Notice. Please complete and submit your admissions form by FRIDAY 26th JUNE We look forward to seeing your child in the new school year. Tibshelf Community School Website Our school website contains a host of useful information and we will keep this updated to include all induction information for you and your child. We would strongly advise that you visit our website regularly to keep abreast of all induction information and to take advantage of the general school information contained on there. School Uniform and PE Kit We have been in touch with our supplier, Sportswear International, who have confirmed they do not anticipate any problems meeting uniform/PE kit orders. Please note that orders need to be placed on or before Monday 3rd August to ensure delivery to your home address before the start of the school year. ALTA PETE “Aim High” School Uniform Uniform should be ordered from our online supplier Sportswear International by going to www.swischoolwear.co.uk PLEASE BE AWARE School does not allow: • The wearing of body, facial or tongue piercing jewellery or retainers. • Visible tattoos • Nail Varnish • Extreme hairstyles / colours • False eyelashes / false nails or lipstick • Students may wear light make up only Blazer: School blazer MUST be worn. A plain overcoat may also be worn if needed. No hoodies / fleeces or denim jackets. Trousers: Plain Black Tailored No jeans, low waisted trousers, leggings, cords, denims, combat style. Tie: Black / Red striped with school badge, available to buy online from Sportswear International Skirt: Black, pleated. Only skirts purchased from the schools’ supplier will be allowed. Shirt: Plain white. Long/Short sleeved formal shirt buttoned up at the collar. (Suitable for wearing with the school tie; NOT a sport polo type shirt or blouse.) Must be tucked in. School Sweatshirt: Plain black V neck with school embroidered logo School Knitted Jumper: Plain black V neck with school embroidered logo School Knitted Cardigan: Plain black V neck cardigan with school embroidered logo Students may choose not to wear a cardigan, sweatshirt or jumper underneath their blazer. However, if they choose to wear one underneath their blazer it MUST be a school cardigan, sweatshirt or jumper with the school logo. NO OTHER CARDIGANS, SWEATSHIRTS OR JUMPERS SHOULD BE WORN Shoes: Plain Black sensible shoes. Boots may be worn in snow. No trainers/high heels/sandals/Decathlons/canvas shoes. Socks/Tights: Plain Black (no patterned or footless tights). Jewellery: Students may wear ONE pair of stud earrings and a watch. ALTA PETE “Aim High” PE Kit Expectations STANDARD KIT ✓ Aptus Training Top * ✓ Aptus ¼ Zip Top * ✓ Black Shorts * ✓ Aptus Leggings * ✓ Aptus Training Pants * ✓ Long Black Socks * ✓ Trainers *All available to buy directly online from Sportswear International EXCUSED FROM PE? ✓ A signed note from Parents/Carers is essential ✓ Long term non participation – a medical note will be required ✓ STILL BRING YOUR KIT COLD WEATHER ✓ Hats ✓ Gloves ✓ Layers/Skins UNDER PE top Hoodies are not allowed YOU MUST ✓ Remove all jewellery ✓ Remove all piercings ✓ Tie up long hair Having the correct kit is crucial for students to access the PE curriculum in order to progress and fulfil their potential in PE. Students need to be organised and ensure they consistently bring the correct PE kit to lessons. The PE Department operate a ‘consequence system’ for students who fail to bring kit altogether OR if they forget enough of it to access the lesson. Students will not be allowed to borrow kit from school. ALTA PETE “Aim High” School to Home Communication To improve our school to home communications we will now be offering all parents the opportunity to receive all correspondence directly to their email inbox (rather than via a paper copy sent home with students).