PROSPECTUS 2018/2019 1 Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you for taking the time to read this prospectus. Broadwater is a school with a unique ethos. We care about our students and know their hopes, dreams and aspirations. We are a school in the community for the community. Our motto ‘By increments conquer’ helps students realise that life is full of hurdles but with support, guidance and little bit of grit we can overcome these to achieve our ambitions. We look to ensure that our students are developing the skills for learning as well as developing their ability to take on new challenges, and of course those all important examinations. Our work as a lead school nationally and internationally, in Philosophy for Children, helps to develop students’ higher order thinking and questioning skills. We believe that these are the skills for life that our students need to not only succeed in school, but in their futures. Preparing students for their next stage is of the upmost importance to us. We strongly believe in collaborating with other schools to ensure that our students have the best educational offer possible. For many years Broadwater has been part of the Waverley Federation, and this year we enter into an exciting new partnership with Charterhouse School. We would encourage you to visit the school not just during open evening but during our working day as well. It is then that you will get a feel for the incredible support that is given to the students by a highly committed and professional body of teachers and support staff. You will also see the wonderful attitude of our students to their teachers and to each other. We look forward to welcoming you and your son/daughter to Broadwater. Yours faithfully Mrs Lizzi Matthews Headteacher Philosophy for Children (P4C) Broadwater is a Lead school for Philosophy for Children which underpins learning throughout the school. P4C is an approach to teaching and learning that highly challenges both students (and teachers) to think and question more deeply. At Broadwater we have embraced the 4Cs (Collaborative, Critical, Creative and Caring thinking) and place them at the heart of everything we do. Research has clearly established that P4C improves behaviour, motivation, and learning, as well as achievement for pupils of all ages and abilities. It places emphasis on building social and emotional skills and dispositions over time, as well as cognitive abilities. Notable increases in respect, open mindedness, reasoning and reasonableness - in and out of the classroom – are common effects of P4C. Broadwater was the second secondary school nationally to achieve a Gold Award from Sapere for our commitment and achievement in P4C. 2 C O N T E N T S Page The School 4 Our Aims Achievement 5 Examination Results Examination Entry Policy Reporting to Parents Curriculum 7 Key Stage 3: Years 7, 8 and 9 Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11 Teaching Methods Library – Resource Centre Accelerated Reader Careers Education and Guidance Religious Education Sex Education More Able Special Educational Needs Use of Pupil Premium Extra-Curricular Activities Care of the Individual 14 Pastoral Organisation Linking Home and School Work Diary Homework Recognising Achievement Prefects School Council Learning Ambassadors Work Experience Medical Examinations Safeguarding /Child Protection General Information 17 Admissions School Term Dates The School Day Attendance School Procedures Behaviour Uniform Transport Friends of Broadwater School Charging Policy Staff and Governors The Waverley Federation of 28 Schools and Our Sixth Form 3 OUR AIMS MISSION STATEMENT “To inspire exceptional progress through critical, caring, collaborative and creative thinking” ETHOS We are passionate about delivering a holistic curriculum where everyone is challenged to make exceptional progress. We develop life chances through a highly motivated, ambitious and inclusive community. We value pride, resilience and self-respect. TEACHING AND LEARNING SAFEGUARDING AND FINANCE PASTORAL Critical: Broadwater’s 4C Critical: Systematic Critical: Broadwater School approach underpins communication and is financially secure and is “Quality First” teaching analysis to ensure the able to sustainably support across the school safety and wellbeing of all its vision and development plan Creative: Students Creative: Students demonstrate exceptional confidently develop Creative: Develop, academic progress and leadership skills regardless maintain and maximize attainment up to and of ability or starting point funding streams to ensure beyond their potential ongoing curriculum Caring: Broadwater is delivery Caring: A broad, balanced, highly inclusive and all ambitious and inclusive members are valued Caring: Demonstrates curriculum which is equally financial best practice and aspirational and challenging adopts an ethical approach Collaborative: Building to financial management Collaborative: Utilising the effective partnerships with expertise of staff to deliver families and external Collaborative: Build and innovative CPD agencies to promote develop strong attendance relationships with existing and new stakeholders LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE Creative: Leaders communicate an ambitious vision with clarity Collaborative: Leaders model high standards of behaviour Caring: Leaders relentlessly challenge and support at all levels Creative: Leaders promote a growth mind-set to drive self-improvement Critical: Broadwater develops outstanding future leaders Collaborative: Broadwater is outward facing, progressive and committed to growth 4 EXAMINATION RESULTS IN 2018 Summary of GCSE results achieved by Y11 in 2018 Number of % Achieving A*-C % Achieving 5+ A*- % Achieving the students attending Both in English & C Inc. English and English in Year 11 Maths % Maths Baccalaureate (Ebacc.) School in 100 53% 51% 23% 2018 School in 102 55% 52% 23% 2017 Of the students we taught 61% of our students achieved 5 or more standard passes with 67% achieving a standard pass in English Literature or English Language. Our maths department were especially proud of the 3 grade 9 results the students achieved in mathematics, putting them in the top 3.6% of students nationally. Examination Entry Policy We believe that all students should be given the opportunity to enter as many subjects as possible. The school operates an open entry policy wherever possible and no restriction is made on the grounds of ability in order to improve the statistics. All students, regardless of ability, are given the same opportunities. Teachers will ensure that students understand the requirements of the courses before students opt for their GCSE courses at the end of Year 8. Reporting to Parents We value highly our communication and open relationship with parents. It is so important that parents are kept regularly informed of their child’s progress. There is a cycle of reporting through data reports, written reports and parents’ evening consultations to ensure you are kept well informed. Staff will provide a summary sheet indicating attitude, behaviour, and academic progress in each subject. One annual report will also contain a comment from each of the subject staff which will consist of a ‘Next Step for Learning’. In addition, parents are encouraged to make appointments to see teaching staff and Curriculum Leaders at any time in the term to discuss areas of concern. A continuous monitoring process is in operation throughout each year group. When there is concern over a student’s progress parents will be contacted. 5 CURRICULUM Key Stage 3: Years 7 & 8 Our aim is to provide a curriculum which is academically stimulating and demanding for students of all abilities. We ensure that the curriculum is broad and balanced in providing not only the core subjects such as English and maths but ensuring that students are able to develop aesthetically, creatively, physically and socially, in order to provide a wide range of educational experiences which will fully prepare students for Further Education or for employment. The content of the curriculum and the amount of time devoted to subjects are largely prescribed by the National Curriculum. Broadwater meets all the requirements of the National Curriculum. _________________________________________________________________ The Broadwater Curriculum for years 7 & 8 comprises English Design and Technology Music Mathematics Food Technology Art Science Computing Physical Education French History Drama Spanish Geography Religious Education (and collective worship) Social Science ______________________________________________________________________________ Organisation of Teaching Groups Year 7 and 8 students are taught in sets according to ability for English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History RE, Art, Drama, Music and ICT. They are in mixed ability groups in Technology and PE. All ability groups are reviewed regularly and students moved, as appropriate. Progress is constantly monitored throughout a student’s school career. The majority of students study French or Spanish in year 7 and 8. A small proportion of our students will not study a modern foreign language but will instead focus on key skill in English and Mathematics. During the Spring Term in Year 8, students select the GCSE examination courses for study at Key Stage 4. 6 Key Stage 4: Years 9, 10 & 11 The Core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science occupy almost 50% of the teaching week. ___________________________________________________________________________ English Language &