PROSPECTUS 2020–2021 Contents

4 Welcome to Heartlands High School 8 Your Child’s Education 14 Outstanding Teaching 16 Houses & Vertical Tutoring 17 Enriching Learning Learning Behaviour, Outside the Classroom 20 Results Overview 22 SEND Support 26 Working with Parents & Carers Contact with the School, Parents’ Evenings, Parental Involvement, Parents’ and Carers’ Events 28 Blended learning 30 Heartlands Community Trust

Applications for Heartlands High School will be made in accordance with the Haringey Applications process. Printed and published by: Heartlands Community Trust, Station Road, Wood Green, London N22 7ST www.haringey.gov.uk/schooladmissions © Heartlands Community Trust PROSPECTUS 2019–20 3 There is very effective support for pupils to make a successful transition from primary to secondary school. Ofsted 2019

4 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to Heartlands High School

Over the next few pages, we hope to with those looking to enhance At Heartlands High School, we give you a flavour of what our school the life chances of young people. recognise the crucial role that is like – our vision, our aspirations We embrace innovation in teaching parents and carers play in creating and our principles. and learning, in curriculum design happy and successful young people. and help our students to act To make a real difference to the lives At Heartlands High School, we take responsibly to ensure they understand of young people, we build lasting our responsibility to provide inclusive, their role as citizens in a larger partnerships with parents and high-quality education seriously. We community and act accordingly. the community. are a school that is passionate about creating a commitment to learning We are a school that nurtures We want students to leave our school in its students and in expanding leadership in its students, staff and as confident, happy, creative and their development beyond that governors, ensuring accountability, responsible citizens, ready for a bright which can be achieved through tests. a clear vision, transparency and future. Our pride in our school and We encourage all students to SEARCH fairness. We are a school that is the wider community inspires us for SUCCESS and enjoy their learning. committed to the study and practice to make sure that Heartlands High of the arts to develop its students School is a community school in We are a proud member of the every sense of the word. Heartlands Community Trust and as creative thinkers. sit in a family of schools united I hope you like what you read in our passion to provide an In doing so, we create a commitment about our school. excellent education for all. to learning. Our common purpose is to ensure the success of your child We are a school with a strong moral in the future. We deliver this through purpose: committed to equality and high expectations of behaviour and diversity. An outward-facing school learning. We do what it takes to Elen Roberts, that actively seeks partnerships ensure students make progress. Headteacher

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 5 Search for Success …

School Matters Effort Achievement Students at our school spend Students at our school learn Students at our school take pride in time learning about the importance about the value of working hard. working hard to achieve their goals. of school. This means committing We celebrate the effort of the We have strong systems in place to the ethos of the school and school community and share to track students so that progress working together in our best in the success of those who is rewarded. Success in any area is interests. We have a highly are determined to succeed. celebrated, and we understand the structured approach that sets A strong system of rewards value of setting personal targets so clear routines for school life. ensures that we value effort. that, whatever their starting point, we know what our students are aiming for and work hard to get them there.

6 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL At Heartlands High School, we believe that students have the ability and the aptitude to succeed in work and behaviour. To encourage their independence, we help them to SEARCH for the answer.

Responsibility Character High Aspirations Students at our school learn how Students at our school explore Students at our school are to take responsibility for their own and develop a range of core encouraged to set their sights high. learning and behaviour. They are character strengths to help We actively encourage our students encouraged to act independently equip them in all areas of their in discussions, learning and visits to and work towards individual targets. life. We encourage students to encourage them to understand the play an active role as citizens, value of education and learning. both in school and in the We use pathways to help students wider community. reach their full potential in areas of talent.

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 7 Your Child’s Education

A Commitment to Learning make sure that every student meets providing a stimulating and exciting their potential. way of learning. These days have Our curriculum aims to meet the included visits to museums, university needs of all our learners. As soon At Heartlands High School, we build visits, Intergalactic Travel days, Maths as students arrive in the school pathways into our curriculum from Code-breaking days, Justice days, and we assess their current levels Year 9 so that students are given the Art in the Community days. Student and ensure that the curriculum opportunity to take qualifications attendance and engagement on these is appropriate for them. appropriate to their ability, when they days have been outstanding. are ready. We listen to our students. For some students this may mean We support them in making the Achievement extra Maths and English and a appropriate choices by offering Student progress is reported to vocational approach, and for others a full programme of information, parents using an online system called being part of a more able group advice and guidance. the Dynamic Progress Report (DPR) aiming for top universities. which gives parents an insight into SEARCH Days their child’s strengths and weaknesses, We cater for students who need to Our SEARCH days are regularly subject by subject, and what they work at different speeds and pursue structured into the curriculum to need to do in order to make progress. different talents. Through carefully encourage students to explore cross- We also formally assess students in planned units of work and careful curricular themes. The PSHE & SRE three exam-type assessments over the attention to groupings, we can curriculum is delivered in this way, year. We invite parents to meet tutors

8 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL to discuss their child’s progress on our annual Achievement For All day. Visual & Performing Arts and Media Visual Arts and Media play an important role in the education of our students. The school has been awarded Arts Mark Status for our outstanding work across the whole school. Meeting Individual Needs With a truly diverse learning community, we provide support for students with learning needs, and the highest achievers.

At Heartlands High School, we believe that aspiration determines success. We structure this belief into our work from the beginning of Year 7. This includes a comprehensive programme that enables students to see the value of setting goals and the joy of achieving them.

We have organised several links with universities to ensure that students can reflect upon routes through to higher education. As soon as students arrive at Heartlands, we ask them to reflect on their ambitions and their futures.

Photo: Susie Bradley

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 9 The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects and breadth of choice. It is designed to take into account pupils’ individual needs and well-being. Ofsted 2019 Years 7 & 8: Foundation Years Years 9,10 & 11: We undertake to: Examination Stage Everyone has talents: at Heartlands, make school an inspirational we help students to develop theirs. The Heartlands Pathway curriculum place in which all enjoy We set high expectations for all means that students will start and achieve children and support them in choosing their preferred subjects. reaching their targets. teach students how to learn, In most cases they will have selected their GCSE options in Year 8. The curriculum is built on SEARCH. and inspire a lifelong love Through the teaching of the National of learning In Year 9, there will be a number Curriculum, we reinforce these of options: aspects of school life: equip students with the basic skills in Literacy, Numeracy, ROUTE A: Students will be able School Matters: Communication and ICT, that to study 11 GCSEs across a broad Pride in your school – uniform, they will need to succeed and balanced range of academic code of conduct etc subjects, including separate sciences, encourage students to to achieve their EBACC. Effort: be creative thinkers and Trying really hard and doing good communicators ROUTE B: Students study 8 GCSEs your best with an emphasis on gaining good actively raise aspirations, grades in English, Maths and a range Achievement: and provide students with the of other academic subjects achieving Sporting, academic or other opportunities best suited to their EBACC. achievements their needs and aims. ROUTE C: Students focus on achieving Responsibility: English, Maths and a smaller number of Taking responsibility for yourself academic or vocational qualifications. and your learning We aim for our students to achieve Character: the basic qualifications they will need Taking a leading role in the school in English, Maths, Science, Languages and wider community and Humanities, and then specialise in the subjects for which they have High aspirations: started to show real talent. This will Setting challenging targets for help them to start aiming for further yourself and working towards them. post-16 study.

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 11 Beyond Words All students at Heartlands work with a reading programme called ’Beyond Words’. The scheme personalises students’ reading and will allow their teachers and you at home to track and encourage rapid progress.

Students will be guided towards reading books which are appropriate for them and which will allow them to show their understanding by completing quizzes.

Students are encouraged to read for a minimum of 20 minutes a day. We will be holding an essential information evening for parents of all Year 7 students early in the new term, which will provide further information and advice on how to support your child with their reading at home.

Homelearning Homelearning is a vital part of developing not only students’ academic knowledge but also their study skills. At Heartlands, we issue students homelearning which challenges them and develops their ability to work independently outside the classroom.

In Year 7, students can expect 5 hours of home learning a week and this rises year on year until students begin their GCSE courses where they should expect 10–15 hours additional study a week.

We use the DPR – an online setting tool – to allow students to access all resources from home and, as a parent or carer, you will receive a password to log on to see exactly what homelearning your child has been issued and when it is due to be submitted. Students have access to a daily general homelearning club with ICT access, the library and subject-specific support in faculties.

12 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019–20 13 14 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Staff morale is high. Middle leaders demonstrate enthusiasm Outstanding Teaching and ambition to do the very best they can to improve pupils’ outcomes. Teachers speak positively about the level of support and training they receive, and appreciate Good lessons support outstanding outcomes. Our aim leaders’ efforts to is to deliver good lessons all the time. As adults, we create strong routines within lessons and set clear expectations reduce their workload. for the students in our care. Ofsted 2019 At Heartlands, we pride ourselves on developing outstanding teachers and support staff to ensure the best possible academic and pastoral support for your child. We provide teachers with training and development throughout the year based on national trends and feedback from students and parents.

We believe outstanding learning is based on a set of core principles. We call these the Heart of a Heartlands lesson. These are that all lessons:

Ensure the progress of every child: We use data effectively to plan for each student and Assessment for Learning strategies are implemented throughout lessons to monitor progress and intervene to support where needed.

Engage every mind positively: Positive learning behaviour is expected in all lessons and clear systems are in place to encourage this, students work at pace and enjoy learning as they understand School Matters.

Support and challenge all: The teacher plans challenging activities whilst differentiating for students who need additional guidance. All students are expected and supported to meet the highest of aspirations.

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 15 Houses & Vertical Tutoring

Aquila Cygnus Lacerta Pegasus Scorpiuz

Flying high; Fly together; Climbing to Seizing every day Many bright hunting success! achieve together the top as an opportunity stars, shining (Carpe diem) together

Our tutor groups are organised on weekly SEARCH aims and use our students to take responsibility in a vertical house structure. This student data to support our students. for the running of the school. allows one point of contact for It is this activity that places the parents, reduces the size of the tutor learner/student at the heart of Students understand the importance group, improves the quality of the the school, and gives meaning of active citizenship both within conversations that tutors have with to ‘student voice’. the community and throughout students, and makes a real difference the wider world. Assemblies, tutor to progress. It also makes each house At Heartlands High School, we time, teaching and SEARCH days are have a family structure, with older passionately believe that our students all used to teach our students about and younger students mixing happily. should have their voice heard in the community and citizenship. We also running of our school. Our Student develop in them skills of enquiry and Your child will be part of a tutor Representatives’ role is to help and communication, developing skills of group, which will belong to a house. support all students. They are trained participation and responsible actions. There are five houses in the school: to help resolve problems and become Our students see themselves as Aquila, Cygnus, Lacerta, Pegasus and House Mentors. Scorpiuz. Your child will be taught important members of the community in a mixture of mixed ability and set Student Leaders’ main responsibility as well as members of our school. groups: please see the curriculum is to find out ways of improving Events and activities are developed section for details. You will get Heartlands High School for everyone. throughout the academic year to the chance to speak to individual They present their findings regularly ensure that students take this teachers, as well as form tutors, to the Headteacher, and suggest role seriously. as the year progresses. changes that could be made to how the school is run. At the core of our vertical tutoring structure is the academic tutorial Our Vertical Tutoring system or learning conversation. We reflect and Student Council encourages

16 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Enriching Learning

Outside the Classroom At Heartlands, we work hard but we also engage in fun and interesting activities and trips outside the classroom. Enriching students through new experiences in the local community, London, the UK and abroad. Last year, students went on many day trips including London museums, the Zoo, Brighton, the theatre and many more. Students also visited Bude in Cornwall for an adventure week and went to France for a ski trip as well as Paris on a student exchange. Students are invited to rewards trips twice a year; based on the merits they earn, they attend a host of activities including paintballing, swimming, bowling and Thorpe Park.

As well as this we also run a very active after-school programme with a range of enrichment activities from academic support to STEM club, Debate team, Gifted Mathematicians, Art and many sports including cricket, football and trampolining. A full timetable can be found on our website.

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 17 Pupils are offered a wide range of leadership and volunteering opportunities to help them to develop positive attitudes to learning. Ofsted 2019

18 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019–20 19 I think that coming to this school is one of the best things that has ever happened to my son. It has helped him develop a lot in his studies. In Year 7, his work with reading, writing and grammar made a huge difference to his learning. Thank you so much for everything you have done for my son. Parent

20 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL SEND Support

Heartlands is a fully inclusive educational environment. Upon joining Heartlands, students will enter a nurturing, supportive yet challenging structure. For those needing extra support, we have a thorough transition programme, which begins in the Summer Term of Year 6 and ensures students start their secondary journey smoothly.

On top of this, we offer a range of courses specifically for SEND students. In Years 7 and 8 these courses run alongside our mainstream curriculum offer and are designed to foster independence, Motor Skill development, Social Communication and Life Skills. In Years 10 and 11 students are encouraged to maximise their GCSE opportunities alongside an alternative programme including Catering and Horticulture.

In addition, our team of highly skilled Learning Support Assistants work with students in mainstream classes to employ strategies and additional support to ensure full inclusion where possible.

Our external links are very well established. A range of professionals including; Educational Psychologist, Dyslexia Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist work with students and families one to one and in small groups providing personalised pathways to ensure success.

Our SEND offer gives you even greater information and insight to this outstanding provision; this on our school website.

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 21 22 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019–20 23 24 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Working with Parents & Carers

Contact with the School Parental Involvement • Attendance • Behaviour: Students thrive where parents, Parents, carers, students and staff merits and demerits with reason carers, teachers and children work in partnership to make sure that • Detentions are able to talk to each other. students make excellent progress • Trips permission At Heartlands High School, we during their time with us. We have • Enrichment and trip information welcome an open dialogue with a number of ways of ensuring that • Academic Calendar parents and believe this helps with parents can make a real impact • Announcements ensuring our students grow and on the progress of students in • Exam timetable develop to their full potential. the school. • Homework • Parents evening appointment • Timetable Parents’ Evenings Parents’ & Carers’ Events • Assessment and grades • Other information Parents’ Evenings happen several Over the year, we run many events times a year and offer parents the for parents and carers, giving them My Child at School allows parents to opportunity to discuss progress with the opportunity to socialise with monitor their child’s attendance and individual subject teachers, as well others. These have included pamper behaviour on a daily basis. as their tutor. There will be at least evenings and quizzes as well two formal meetings with teachers as our very popular school during the year – with tutors to look summer fete. at overall progress, and with subject teachers to look at specific targets and learning. My Child at School Students and staff enjoy their work The My Child at School App in a community that rewards positive allows parents to access real- behaviour and values the needs of time information in one the individual. location, such as:

PROSPECTUS 2019–20 25 Blended Learning Embracing At Heartlands we have a fully incorporated blended Google Apps learning programme designed to offer students a rounded education that makes the most of technology tools which for Education we have at our disposal. We have adopted and embedded technology platforms such as Google Apps for Education, DPR education, Seneca, Tassomai and Mathswatch into our classroom practices as well as into our home learning routines to ensure the quality of education offered is the very best wherever our students are learning. Every student who joins Heartlands is given their own unique account and log in for a variety of platforms, as well as given training and support on how to use these effectively, carefully and correctly. Our blended learning offer is set up to do the following: • The platforms we use are cloud based meaning our students can access work anytime and anywhere, and through a range of different devices. • We offer in school and remote tech support through our onsite IT team and through teacher support. • We offer out of school access to technology through our home learning clubs and programmes, making technology accessible for all students. • We use these tools to improve feedback for students to really understand how and what to improve in their educational career. DPR reporting allows students and parents to see progress in lessons based on key performance statements, and Google Classroom allows teachers to deploy feedback on work in a variety of ways. • We use technology to promote independent learning. Students are given the tools and resources to flip their learning and take ownership of their work, especially when completing assignments out of class. We also provide a learning resources portal (SUCCESS Portal), where students can access a range of resources outside of lessons.

26 HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019–20 27 Heartlands Community Trust

The well-established school-to-school support, innovation in teaching, values and ideals at the learning and the curriculum; and providing excellent heart of our Trust provide opportunities for staff development. All our Trust a space within the wider Services are directed toward helping our schools to education system where give our young people the very best of all possible more schools can come opportunities to learn, grow, flourish, and be to work together, to grow successful – all within the context of strong and to flourish. school communities.

We believe passionately I am proud to be CEO of this Trust and I extend an in the power of ‘stronger invitation to all those who may be interested in what together’; of what can be we do, to come and find out more about how we achieved when schools might be able to work well together. collaborate, particularly within the context of a multi- academy trust. We can harness a source of energy and We have built the capacity and space for everyone power when working together, to the advantage of each to thrive – our children, our staff and our schools and every student; through shared values, mutual learning, and our communities. This is an exciting time to and the provision of high quality services. join our Trust, as an individual, or as a school, as we look towards the next stage of our growth We take a ‘by schools for schools’ and a ‘for the common and development – and as we all work together good’ approach when making Trust decisions that are on our future. set within a clear framework of values and goals; helping each school to express its individual ethos and identity, whilst also appreciating the importance of being in a Trust family benefitting from collaboration and shared learning experiences.

Learning from the experiences of every high performing Anthony Billings BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, NPQH trust we focus on continual school improvement, which Chief Executive Officer is achieved through nurturing effective partnerships, Heartlands Community Trust

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