PROSPECTUS 2018/2019

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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 .

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.

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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 Charging Policy Staff and Governors The Waverley Federation of 28 Schools and Our Sixth Form

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Key Stage 4: Years 9, 10 & 11

The Core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science occupy almost 50% of the teaching week. ______English Language & Literature

Mathematics

Science Double Certification (i.e. a broad knowledge of the Sciences), covering the three sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can opt to take triple science as one of the option subjects.

Physical Education Recreational

Religious Education All students follow an ethics based course

Options Four subjects selected from:

Geography History Religious Education French Spanish Graphics Resistant Materials Food & Nutrition (GCSE or Vcert) Art Drama Music PE (GCSE or Vcert) Computer Science GCSE

Social Science Social Science plus careers and work experience, health and sex education, economic awareness, and environmental education.

Vocational An extensive range of vocational courses and young apprenticeships is available from a number of local schools and colleges.

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This gives all students access to a minimum of 8 subjects. A minimum of 5 GCSE’s with grades 9-4 is the requirement for entry to a higher course such as ‘A’ levels. Other courses have lower entry requirements.

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Teaching Methods

Teaching across the school is underpinned by the 4Cs of Critical, Creative, Caring and Collaborative Thinking and these skills are often central to a lesson. The school uses a ‘split screen’ objective system to ensure students understand both the knowledge and ‘skill’ requirements within a lesson. We also use differentiated grade criteria to provide students with precise information on how to achieve well on any given piece of work and ensure they are challenged to reach the highest possible grade every lesson.

Students are given opportunities within lessons to use the Library/Resources Centre and the computer facilities within departments or in the computer suites. Wireless laptops netbooks and iPads are available for use in lessons and students have access to their own school work areas from home via the internet.

Work throughout the school is assessed using the new 9-1 grading system so that pupils understand from as early as year 7 the steps they need to take to reach their target grades for the GCSE exams. Subject leaders are encouraged to approach planning of the new curriculum in creative and imaginative ways ensuring student engagement is high throughout the school.

Library / Resource Centre

Our students have the benefit of a well-resourced and organised library. The Library/Resource Centre is managed by the Learning Resource Manager assisted by the Resource Assistant. It is fully used throughout the day, at break, lunchtime and after school when students can do homework, with assistance and computers available. There are books for reference and loan with a wide range of other materials.

The development of independent study and reading skills is a vital part of the National Curriculum as well as an important aspect of preparation for adult life. The Learning Resource Centre provides support through programmed work in all areas of the curriculum. Students learn through curriculum related work how to use, select and present information. These skills are progressively developed as they move through the school. The Library staff work closely with subject teachers in providing learning support materials on a wide range of topics. Students have access to the automated library catalogue which helps them find material and gives them experience of Information and Communication Technology related to research skills. A wide selection of current fiction, poetry and general interest books is available.

Accelerated Reader

Pupils in years 7-9 take part in this IT based reading programme which, after assessing a pupil’s reading ability, recommends appropriate books then rewards pupils for completing these. We have a highly motivational and comprehensive reward scheme in place and many of our pupils have made staggering improvements in their reading age and reading output.

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Careers Education and Guidance

Careers Guidance is introduced from Year 8 onwards as part of the Social Science programme. In Year 8, the emphasis is on decision-making to prepare students for their option choices of subjects for study at Key Stage 4.

In Year 11 representatives from College and College of Further and Higher Education give presentations on courses available post 16. All students will have access to careers information and advice through the tutor programme. There are individual interviews with a Careers Advisor and they are also available to talk to students and parents at parent evening.

Education destinations of students who left Broadwater School in summer 2016

Number Percent Number of Pupils 98 100% Pupils staying in apprenticeships for at least 6 months 2 2% Pupils staying in education for at least two terms after Key Stage 4 79 81%

Post 16 Education

At the age of 16+ most students continuing their education transfer to and some to of Further and Higher Education. Godalming College is an outstanding sixth form college, one of the leading colleges in the country and we work very closely with their staff. Our students have the guarantee of a place at the College, subject to achieving the correct standard for entry onto particular courses.

There are other colleges for further specialist study within easy travelling distance e.g. agricultural colleges and art colleges.

Religious Education

Arrangements for collective worship and for Religious Education are made in accordance with the requirements of the Education Reform Act, and are non-denominational in character and follow the Agreed Syllabus. They are Christian based with a firm moral emphasis. Religious Education is provided for all students. Religious Education is offered as an examination subject for GCSE. At Key Stage 3 students follow an introductory course on the main aspects of Christianity as well as looking at other major world religions. At Key Stage 4, emphasis is placed on looking at the religious and moral aspects of issues such as poverty, prejudice, faith, forgiveness, life and death and the identity of Jesus.

Parents may, if they wish, withdraw their child from the arrangements for worship and Religious Education. Such requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher. Parents of students withdrawn are required to provide written work based on their particular beliefs.

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Sex Education

Sex Education forms part of the Social Science programme. The aim is to develop in students a clear understanding of sexual issues, to enable students to make informed and reasoned judgements, and to help them develop caring and responsible attitudes and values.

As part of the Key Stage 3 Science course, students are taught the biological aspects of reproduction, and are given an awareness of emotional changes linked with physical growth. These aspects are further developed at Key Stage 4. In the Social Science programme, the importance of personal hygiene is stressed, together with the social and moral aspects of sexual behaviour, and the value of family life. In Religious Education, students consider the religious perspective on sexual issues.

Parents are entitled to withdraw their children from all or part of the sex education programme other than from those aspects which form part of the National Curriculum. Alternative work will be provided. Requests to withdraw students should be made in writing to the Headteacher

More Able

The school has a policy for support of the more able, gifted and talented students. Provision is also made for students with specific abilities and departments seek to foster excellence and arrange for students across all years to be involved in curriculum extension and enrichment activities, for example;

Art and Design Technology  BP National Students award for Art  Federation Cooking Competitions  STEM competitions in DT  Photography competitions Music and Drama  Opportunity this year for more students to assist with the direction of a year 7-9 short Shakespeare performance as performers or technical support. English  Entry into the ‘Young Writers’ Short story competition  Entry into the ‘Young Writers’ poetry competition  Public Speaking competition  Debating Club Maths  Guildford Inter-schools Mathematics Quiz  United Kingdom Mathematical Challenge – Intermediate for years 9,10 and 11, Junior for years 7 and 8, run by United Kingdom Mathematical Trust  Surrey University Master Classes in Mathematics for Year 8 students  Extension activities throughout the taught curriculum.  UKMT Team Challenge for Year 8 and Year 9 students Science  'Google Hangouts' with the Royal Astronomical Society  ‘Space Link’ days with visiting Astronauts and Space Scientists 10

PE  Talented students nominated to attend county trials in certain sports  Students with outstanding achievements nominated for a ‘Sport Godalming’ award French and Spanish:  International challenge day at Reed’s school Computer Science  Codewars- Coding challenges using Python

Special Educational Needs Department

See Local Offer on school website for further information.

The school and the SEN department share a strong philosophy of inclusion. The SEN team endeavours to works alongside colleagues in the classroom to ensure students with special educational needs have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. The SEN team also provides expert teaching, advice and support directly to students with special educational needs.

The school has a specialised Communication and Interaction (COIN) Centre for students with communication special needs and it has an annual intake of 6 students each September. The COIN centre has Specialist Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists. These students are included into mainstream whenever possible; are members of tutor groups; and take part in the full range of school activities.

Where necessary, outside specialists are brought in to advise on student needs. The following groups of professionals support the school in providing for children who have difficulty in making satisfactory progress.

 Educational Psychology Service  Library and Language Support  Behaviour Support  Sensory Impairment Support  Physical Disability Support  Outreach from Special Schools  Dyslexia support

Curriculum Documentation

The school is required to have available to parents, for reference, a wide range of documents: The School Prospectus; Ofsted Inspection Report December 2015; and schemes of work currently in use. With the exception of the agenda and minutes of Governors’ Meetings (available only from the Clerk to the Governors) all documentation is available via the school’s website (www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk).

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National Curriculum Complaints Procedure

There are established arrangements for considering complaints made about the exercise by Surrey Education Service or the Governing Body of their function relating to the school curriculum, its assessment and religious worship. Copies of the guidelines are available from the Clerk to the Governors at the school.

Use of Pupil Premium Funding

The government allocates a sum of money to school called ‘Pupil Premium’. This is to improve the educational chances of students who may find circumstances outside school challenging due to financial hardship or other issues.

Funding for 2017/18 was £935 per FSM student and £1,900 per LAC and Post-LAC. The total received by the school was £135,804 and was spent on targeted additional support strategies and interventions resulting in every student, however financially disadvantaged, being able to:

 Improve their levels of attainment and progress  Close attainment gaps relative to school averages  Have full access to our curriculum  Access our extra-curricular provision

For detailed information please look at the school website.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Quality education takes place outside as well as inside the classroom and at Broadwater we provide a wide range of sporting, cultural and social activities, which are important for personal development and for enriching the life of the school. Staff are passionate about students developing their talents and interests, learning new skills, and developing resilience and leadership skills through a variety of activities.

Sporting Activities

Broadwater school has a reputation for sporting excellence across a range of sports. Our students compete throughout the year in a variety of sports and have won awards at district, county, national and international levels. The school has excellent sporting facilities including two floodlit astro turfs, floodlit tennis and netball courts, a dance studio, sports hall and a well-equipped fitness suite. All students are encouraged to participate and achieve rewards for effort as well as achievement. The PE department work with local clubs and sporting governing bodies to create new exciting opportunities for students each year. Our sports leadership programme is very successful and develops teamwork, initiative and leadership skills vital for the world of work after education. There is a strong student sports council that ensures the provision of activities reflects

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Challenge Hour and Social and Cultural Activities

Alongside their academic studies, students develop their interests in a range of social and cultural activities at lunch and during ‘Challenge Hour’ (after school), including: Art, athletics, badminton, band, basketball, book club, calligraphy, charity committee, chess and board games, book club, choir, Christian Union, coding and computer club, , design and technology, dance, debating, drama, electronics club, film club, , gardening, German, gymnastics, health related fitness, hockey, LGBTQ, mindfulness colouring, netball, photography, rugby, running, sewing, tennis, textiles, trampoline, volleyball and weight lifting.

There are many opportunities for students to enrich their learning with field trips and visits in the UK and abroad. Recent examples include the Geography field trip to the South coast and Iceland, PE trips to Twickenham, and the South of France and the languages trip to Paris and Barcelona. There is an annual ski trip to Switzerland which is always very popular and there are several visits to museums, galleries and theatres over the year.

Successful entries in music and drama at the Godalming Festival, public speaking, competitions, technology links with industry and the school’s involvement with SATRO (Science and Technology Regional Organisation), particularly the master classes in Science run by Surrey University, are examples of how all student interests are encouraged and supported. There is a recording studio and extra curricula music lessons for students to grow their musical talents and encourages a strong creative culture in the school.

Events such as Open Evenings, concerts and school productions not only enable our students to develop self-confidence, but also strengthen the important partnership between home and school and the local community. The annual school production and concert are highlights of the school year with every student able to take part and experience the excitement of theatre.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

The school offers the opportunity for students to take part in the internationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh award at both bronze and silver level. The award is highly respected by employers and colleges. Students develop leadership, resilience, team working skills, experience challenges in the outdoors while on expedition and develop life skills enabling them to thrive in the world of work after education. The award is run by enthusiastic and qualified staff which enables the students to access the award at a fraction of the cost compared to other Duke of Edinburgh award providers. Our expeditions take place in rural areas around Guildford, Dorking, and the New Forest.

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CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Pastoral Organisation

The pastoral system is designed to enable students to be cared for as individuals. Students are placed in mixed ability vertical tutor groups. Each group is in the care of a Form Tutor who is responsible for the welfare, guidance and academic progress of each individual.

 Students are allocated to ‘Houses’ with distinctive names and colours and consisting of boys and girls drawn in equal proportions from the different year groups.  Each form group will consist of a number of students from year 7-10. Year 11 are placed in mentor groups to support them through their final examination year.  Tutors remain with the tutor group as students’ progress through the school.  Staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are allocated to each House.

Form Tutors are supported by Leaders of Achievement who have overall responsibility for the academic performance, progress and welfare of all students in a House group, in developing a sense of community, and maintaining high standards of behaviour and appearance. The Form Tutor is your first point of contact with school.

Students new to the school will be supported not only by their Form Tutor and Leader of Achievement, but also by responsible senior students, who will act as ‘buddies’ to help them settle in; they in turn will become buddies for younger students in the future.

Students will identify with and contribute to their particular house, learning to take responsibility as team players, group leaders or house captains.

Inter-house activities and competitions will promote achievement in a range of areas: academic, sporting, practical and artistic and so encourage motivation and a sense of achievement and worth.

Linking Home and School

Students succeed best when parents and school are working closely together, so we welcome your support and interest in the activities we offer. We will keep you informed of developments within school via Broadwater News, published every half term. Regular opportunities are provided for you to visit the school to discuss your child’s progress or to attend Open Evenings and social events.

A great deal of information is held on the Broadwater website http://www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk. Please keep us informed of any changes in medical conditions or other circumstances likely to affect your child’s progress. In addition please notify us of any changes to your address or telephone numbers; this is vital in case of emergencies and why we require two different contacts. We take prompt action to notify you and the appropriate medical services if required, in the event of illness or accident at school.

Work Diary

All students are issued with a Work Diary which provides an important link between home and school and is valuable in helping students to organise their time. Details recorded include: a record 14 of subjects in which homework is set and the date for completion, staff comments, merits, commendations, out-of-class activities and contributions to school life. Students are required to keep the diary with them at all times and a charge is made for replacing a lost diary. Parents are required to sign the diary each weekend.

Homework

All students are required to do home learning which in most subjects is set on a weekly basis. A homework schedule is produced at the start of the school year and parents are asked to encourage their children to acquire the habit of doing their homework early in the evening and to ensure that it is done. The Library/Resource Centre is available for those students who prefer to work during the lunchtime or stay after school to complete homework. Staff help is always available. This facility is open from 9.00am until 4pm each day. Access to IT Resources is also available until 4pm.

Home learning may consist of practical work, reading, research or written work. The amount set varies according to age and ability and the time taken will also vary. If you have any concerns relating to homework, please contact the appropriate subject teacher or tutor. Failure to complete work regularly is recorded in the Work Diary. Homework can make a significant difference to the achievement of students. All homework is available on-line, to see what has been set through the ‘Show my homework’ link from the school website.

Recognising Achievement

Students respond well to encouragement and so we make every effort to recognise their achievements and to improve their confidence and self-esteem. They are expected at all times to produce a high standard of work. To encourage this, merits, pastoral commendations and certificates of achievement are awarded. These are recorded in the Work Diary and achievements are celebrated in end of term assemblies.

Prefects

Prefects make a valuable contribution to school life. House Captains lead the team. There are Deputy House Captains, Duty Prefects, and Tutor Prefects.

School Council

The School Council is a discussion forum where students’ views on various aspects of school life can be aired through elected representatives from all year groups and housesrach. It is chaired by the Senior Prefects and meets regularly. Although the council has no executive power, the Headteacher gives careful consideration to its recommendations and allocates a sum of money to be spent by the council.

Learning Ambassadors

These are students who formally feedback to senior staff on how learning can be improved further.

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Work Experience

All students undertake one week of work experience in the summer term, in Year 10. Every attempt is made to match student preferences with placements. Students are fully briefed in order to gain the maximum benefit from this opportunity.

Medical Examinations

All students are subject, by the Education Act, to medical and dental inspection by the Medical Officer appointed by the Authority. Parents are notified in advance of medical inspections which occur in Year 9 so that they may be present, if they wish, during the examination. Dental inspections are held approximately every two years and parents are advised if any treatment is needed.

Safeguarding / Child Protection

Broadwater School is committed to ensuring that safety of the children is our highest priority. Our Child Protection Policy can be downloaded from the school website; we closely follow the Surrey Safeguarding Board advice and guidance which can also be accessed online.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the safety and welfare of any child at the school, you should contact reception and ask to speak to a member of our Designated Safeguarding Team.

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ADMISSIONS

Broadwater has a planned admission number of 120 places that includes 6 places for the Language Resource.

Admissions from Junior Schools

Parents apply online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions. If parents do not have access to the internet hard copies of the schools admissions booklet and application forms can be obtained from Surrey County Council by calling: Tel: 0300 200 1004. For admission during the year, please phone the school Reception in order to make an appointment. We would be delighted to provide you and your child with a tour of the school, to see for yourself what the school has to offer. We are confident that you will be impressed.

Surrey County Council School Terms and Holiday Dates 2019/2020

AUTUMN TERM 2019 HALF TERM 4th September – 20th December 28th October – 1st November

SPRING TERM 2020 HALF TERM 6th January – 3rd April 17th- 21st February

SUMMER TERM 2020 HALF TERM 20th April – 22nd July 25th - 29th May

School Day

The school day begins at 8.40am with registration. Supervision cannot be provided for students before 8.30am. The school operates 25 x 60 minute lessons each week, with the timetable operating over two weeks.

8:40-8:55 Morning Registration 8.55-9.55 Period 1 09.55-10:00 Transition 10:00-11:00 Period 2 11:00- 11:15 Morning Break 11:15-12:15 Period 3 12:15-12:55 Lunch (40 minutes) 12:55- 13:55 Period 4 13:55-14:00 Transition 14:00- 15:00 Period 5 15.00- 16.00 Challenge Time

Wednesdays Whole School Assembly Mondays/ Fridays Phoenix, Pegasus and Aquila House Assemblies 17

ATTENDANCE

Strenuous efforts are made to ensure maximum student attendance.

Absences for the academic year 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/18

Percentage of half-days missed through absence: 5.8% 5.7% 6.0% Including Y11 study leave.

Absence

In the event of absence, parents are requested to ring the school office by 9.00am on a daily basis and, on the child’s return, to send an absence note confirming the reason for absence and the number of days missed. Where no notification of absence is received, you will be contacted by the school.

Students who need to leave the premises during school time must bring a note from home or an appointment card to be initialled by the Form Tutor. They must sign out at Student Reception before leaving and sign in on their return. These are important procedures in helping to ensure the safety and welfare of all our students.

Parents should not take students out of school during term time. Holiday requests will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.

The Truancy Call system will automatically telephone the parents of students who are not present for registration and are absent without permission.

School Procedures

 Students are expected at all times to behave in a courteous and considerate manner towards fellow students, prefects, staff and visitors.

 Correct uniform must be worn in school and to and from school.

 Punctuality is important and students are expected to be in school for an 8.40am start. All lateness is followed up by a member of the leadership team.

 Students should not bring valuables or large sums of money to school. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss.

 Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during the school day. They are brought to school at the student’s own risk and should be turned off and in bags. Any mobile phone which is seen will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day on the first instance (parental collection is required for any additional confiscations). 18

 No extremes of hair styling or colouring, make-up or jewellery, including rings or nose studs or any other piercing should be worn in school with the exception of a cross and chain and single small earring studs in each earlobe. Makeup should be natural colours only. The wearing of jewellery, earrings and ear studs (metal or plastic) is not permitted on safety grounds during Physical Education lessons and sporting activities, in accordance with Surrey County Council’s Health and Safety Policy. The taping of earrings is also a possible danger and is not permitted. PE staff will accept valuables for safe keeping during PE lessons.

Parents contemplating having their children’s ears pierced are asked that ear piercing should take place at the beginning of the summer holidays in order to avoid depriving their child of PE activities.

 Smoking is forbidden on school premises, to and from school and anywhere in school uniform. Smoking materials will be confiscated. Smokers and those with smokers will receive sanctions.

 All students must have their Work Diary with them at all times.

 All property must be treated with care and respect. If any damage is done to personal or school property, the cost of repair will be apportioned as necessary.

 All schools within the Waverley Federation are strongly opposed to substance misuse and take serious disciplinary action in dealing with it. (Federation Agreed statement).

BEHAVIOUR

The key priority of the school is learning. Poor behaviour that prevents others from learning effectively will be seriously dealt with. We operate a zero tolerance policy.

Behaviour is of a high standard and our students are frequently commended by visitors to the school. To maintain the high standards we expect and to ensure a purposeful working environment, it is necessary to have a clear structure for dealing with problems. The discipline structure ‘Behaviour for Learning’ is clearly displayed in all classrooms.

More detailed information is provided on the school website in the School Policies section.

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UNIFORM

We believe that school uniform creates a sense of belonging, improves the ethos of the school and avoids competition in dress. Items of school uniform have been chosen with an eye to cost, availability and utility. The appearance of students is a measure of parental co-operation, which has always been excellent. All articles of clothing and personal possessions must be clearly marked. Lost property may be claimed from Student Services. After three months, unclaimed items are disposed of.

BOYS GIRLS *Broadwater School blazer *Broadwater School blazer White shirt (long or short sleeve, with White shirt (long or short sleeve, with collar, collar not a sports shirt) not a sports shirt) *Black long sleeved sweater with *Black long sleeved sweater with Broadwater Broadwater logo (optional) logo (optional) Black tailored trousers *Knee length Broadwater black skirt or *Black tie with blue stripe + House colour Black tailored trousers Black socks *Black tie with blue stripe +House colour Natural coloured/black tights or black socks. Girls’ tights should be a plain (not patterned) black or natural colour.

Shoes: These should be plain, black leather or leather style shoes that can be shone. Trainers, canvas shoes or boots are not allowed.

Skirts shorter than three inches above the knee are unacceptable, as are knee length ‘shorts’.

Physical Education Boys Girls Compulsory Compulsory * Blue polo shirt *Blue polo shirt * Navy blue shorts / tracksuit bottoms *Navy blue shorts/ skort/ tracksuit bottoms * Royal blue socks *Royal blue socks * Rugby shirt *Navy blue hooded top with logo Football boots Trainers Trainers (No black plimsolls) Towel Towel

Items marked *must be purchased from Valentino Schoolwear, 23-29 Broadway, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2DR (www.valentinoschoolwear.com). Both PE kit and school uniform are displayed at the New Parents’ Evening in the Summer Term.

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Practical Subjects

Students are required to wear protective aprons for Design & Technology and Food Technology and are encouraged to do so in Science. These can also be obtained through the school, from the departments.

Outdoor Garments

Outdoor coats should be plain, without large motifs or large check patterns. Sweatshirts, denim or leather jackets, camouflage jackets or those decorated with garish or written motifs or tassels are not acceptable. The school reserves the right not to accept garments, hairstyles or other aspects of appearance which may adversely affect the good name of the school. In all cases of doubt parents should consult the Leader of Achievement. Outdoor coats should not be worn inside the school building.

Water

Students are encouraged to drink water during the school day. Students may have a clear plastic drinking water bottle in their lessons, except Science lessons and in ICT rooms.

Lunchtime

There is an excellent bistro service with a wide choice of menu foods available from our providers Caterlink. The Bistro is open for breakfast from 8.00am each morning. If students prefer, they may bring a packed lunch which must be eaten in the Bistro. Glass bottles should not be brought to school. Hot and cold drinks are sold in the cafeteria.

At Broadwater we use a biometric system to make purchases from the canteen. To register for this system we take an image of your child’s fingerprint and turn this information into a digital signature; the information that is stored cannot be used to recreate an image of the child’s fingerprint. The students pay for their food and drinks using a finger scanner at the till. This system is very efficient and avoids the need for lunch cards that can be lost or forgotten. For further information on the system please contact the Business Manager, at the School.

Financial assistance towards the cost of school meals is available for students whose parents receive Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, support under part VI of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999 or Child Tax Credit (certain conditions apply). For details please contact Reception. Students who qualify will have the allowance allocated to their lunch account daily.

Students are not allowed to leave the school site at lunchtime.

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Transport

Farncombe Station, on the main line between Waterloo and Portsmouth, is just ten minutes’ walk from the school with frequent services to Guildford, Godalming and . Bus services Nos. 70, 71 and 72 run every 15 minutes and pass within a short distance of the school. Transport is available from all the surrounding villages - Compton, Puttenham, Christmas Pie & Normandy, , , Hurtmore, Aarons Hill, Witley, Bramley, , Shalford and Peasmarsh. Currently minibuses operate from Compton and from Puttenham (including Cutmill, Wanborough and Priorsfield). The School is running its own minibus service for the area to improve transport.

School Minibus – Busbridge Area Stagecoach No. 46 Route 1 Elstead Green 07.39 Brighton Road – Busbridge Jr School pedestrian 7.55 Shackleford P O 07.46 crossing Home Farm Road/Chestnut Way Junction 7.57 Charterhouse Twycross Road 07.54 Quartermile Road 7.59 Godalming Borough Hall 08.04 Tuesley Lane Bus Stop 8.01 Broadwater School 08.10 Godalming College Bus Stop 8.04 Return from Broadwater 15.43 Braemar Close/Holloway Hill 8.05 Broadwater School 8:15 Route 2 Inn on the Lake 8.01 Flambard Way Bus Stop 8.06 Broadwater School 8.15 Return from Broadwater School 15.05

Gastonia Coaches – E704 Carlone Bus No 694 07.45 Westwood Lane Wyke Church 07.50 07.47 Gate 07.48 Normandy Glaziers Lane/Guildford Road 07.52 Drummond Arms, Albury 07.50 Flexford Road/Christmaspie Avenue 07.53 Pine View Close, Chilworth 07.53 Westwood Lane, Manor Farm 07.55 Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth 07.56 Puttenham, Mundays 07.58 Chilworth Village Hall 07.59 Puttenham, The Street 08.00 Chilworth, Hornhatch 08.01 Compton Spiceall/British Legion 08.15 Wonersh Blackheath Lane 08.05 Broadwater School 08.25 Wonersh, Grantley Arms 08.07 Bramley, Station Road, St Catherine’s School 08.10 Shalford, Poplar Road 08.17 Broadwater School 08.35

Return from Broadwater 15.05 Return from Broadwater 15.05

Approximate times given

Transport is provided by Surrey Education Services for students from outlying districts. For details please contact the Transport Officer, S.W. Area Office, Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking GU22 7QQ. Parent Line: 0300 200 1004 22

Cycles

There is no restriction on cycling on the basis of distance from school. All cyclists should wear a cycle helmet and the bike must be parked in the cycle shed at the front of the school. Cycles must be in good condition and roadworthy and students should have undertaken the cycle proficiency. The school cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss. Locks must be used to secure cycles in the racks.

Friends of Broadwater School

The school has an active Parents Association and all parents automatically become members. The AGM is held at the beginning of the Autumn Term and the committee meets at least twice a term. One of the main aims of the association is to enrich the educational experiences of the students, by providing additional facilities and resources, with priority given to those not normally available from the funding provided by Surrey Education Services. All parents are encouraged to become actively involved with the association which provides an opportunity to work with other parents and staff in the interests of the school, and to have fun in enjoying social and educational functions together.

News Letter

Broadwater News is issued each half term and is an important information link between home and school. It contains comments from the Headteacher, students’ work, news about staff and students, information about school activities, and details of future events.

Charging Policy

Visits which are essential to the delivery of the National Curriculum are funded by the school. No student is excluded on the basis of parental inability to make a voluntary contribution. Visits which are in support of National Curriculum but not essential to its delivery, are funded by requesting a voluntary contribution from parents. Visits which are social/recreational, with no direct relevance to National Curriculum, are funded entirely by parental voluntary contributions. Trips cannot function where voluntary contributions do not cover the full costs.

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STAFF LIST –2018/19

Lizzi Matthews EMA Headteacher Laura Alexander** LAL English Ashley Baker ABA English Subject Leader Paul Bartlett PBA Art Jo Blanchfield* JBL English / Social Science Coordinator (M,T (Star),W, F until 1pm) Alex Bromley ABR Head of Science Dianne Brown-Fyffe DBF RE Carrie Boulter* CBO Specialist Dyslexia Provider Lian Campbell-Lendrum LCL English Stuart Cook SJC PE Subject Leader/Associate Assistant Headteacher Jacqueline Childs JCH Science Cecilia Davey CDV Geography Charlotte De Gruchy* CDG English (M,W,Th,F) Sheila Dell*** SDE Science (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) Alan Felix AFE Aspire and Challenge Lead and D & T – Resistant Materials Kerry Fowler* KFO PE / Sports Coordinator (days variable – check with KFO) Gonzalo Gamboa GGA Maths Severine Garcia SGA MFL Stephanie Gibert SGI MFL Subject Leader Emma Green* EGR Drama (M,T,Thu,F) Will Grove WGR Maths Arianna Handy AHA English Elizabeth Hanford EHN Maths Jennifer Hanson JHA Assistant Headteacher Matthew Hull MHU Assistant Headteacher Lorraine Jackson LJA Head of SEND Sally Johnson SJO Mathematics Subject Leader George Knights* GKN Associate Deputy Headteacher (T&W) Lindsay Lee LLE Leader of Achievement - Science Claire Link CLI Lead Teacher COIN Centre Alice Livingstone ALI History Susan Looseley SLO Leader of Achievement - Music Simon McCool SMO Computer Science Subject Leader Annabel McQuillan* AMC Science (W,Th,F) Aimee Morris AMO English – COIN Centre Hayley Nilski* HNI Science (M,T) Amy Palmer APA PE Melanie Pearson-Jury MPE Art, Design & Technology Subject Leader - Graphics Cedric Simmonds CSI Maths Sarah Thompson STH Food and Nutrition Nathan Smith-Rogers NSR Deputy Headteacher Russell Wait RWA Head of Humanities/Leader of Achievement/History Victoria Whiteford*** VWH Science (Mondays and Thursdays)

*Part time **Maternity Leave ***Long term supply

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SEN – LEARNING SUPPORT Susannah Alford SAF Teaching Asst. Level 2 Belinda Broad BBR Admin Jonathan Clark JCA Teaching Asst. Level 1 Douglas Ford DFR Teaching Asst. Level 1 Lauren Ketcher LKE Teaching Asst. Level 1 Emma Lennon ELE Teaching Asst. Level 1 Sarah Petersson SPE Teaching Asst. Level 1 Pilar Rodriguez PRO Teaching Asst. Level 1 Sophie Smith SST Teaching Asst. Level 2 Fiona Spena FSP Higher Level Teaching Asst. Ruth Till RTI Higher Level Teaching Asst. Megan Turner MTU PB Higher Level Teaching Asst.

SPEECH & LANGUAGE SUPPORT Sophie Pannell (née Oliver) SOL Speech & Lang. Therapist

EIKON Sophie Lamb SLA Eikon

LEARNING SUPPORT Janina James JJA Higher Level Teaching Asst. - English** Mel Turcan* MTR Teaching Asst. – English *Part time **working towards HLTA Qualification

EXCLUSION ROOM MANAGER Lin Bedworth-Ray LBR Exclusion Room Manager

COVER SUPERVISOR John Barzallo JBR Cover Supervisor Megan Lennon MLN Cover Manager/Supervisor

TECHNICIANS Jackie Bray JBY Science Technician Samantha Locke SLE Science Technician Cameron Robertson* CRB Design & Technology Technician Jackie Hill* JHI Food Technician Phillippa Smith* PSM Art Technician *Part time

IT TECHNICIANS Reece Baines RBA ICT Technician Vacancy

LIBRARY / RESOURCES Linda Goldsmith* LGO Learning Resource Centre Manager Linda Marshall* LMA Assistant Learning Resource Centre Manager *Part time

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WELFARE SUPPORT Rachel Jones* RJO Home School Link Worker (T,W,Th,F) *Part time

ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL STAFF Vacancy Attendance & Engagement Officer Jaimie Aspinall* JAS Receptionist (8am-2pm, M-F) Penny Brooke PBR Lunchtime Supervisor Karen Carling* KCR Educational Visits Co-ordinator (T,Th) Ian Harris IHA Business Manager Karen Hatcher KHA Examinations Officer / Data Manager Sally Mees SME Admin Assistant – Curriculum / Web Manager Ildiko Sarkozi* ISA Finance Officer (M,W,F) Sandra Sheehan* SSH Office Manager / Finance Officer (M,T,W, Th) Carole Thompson CTH Receptionist/ SLG Admin Support/Reprographics Samantha Watters SWT Student Services Manager / First Aider Sonya Turpin STU PA to Headteacher *Part time

SITE WORKERS Oliver Whitman OWH Site Supervisor Nick Walker NWA Assistant Site Supervisor Sean Cordery* SCO Asst. Groundsperson Ian Parish* IPA Minibus Driver *Part time

SPORTS CENTRE Nick Irwin NIR Sports Centre Manager

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GOVERNORS

The governing body shall consist of: a) 4 Parent Governors b) 1 Authority Governor c) 2 Staff Governors d) 6 Co-opted Governors

Mrs Lizzi Matthews Headteacher

Mr Jon Gidley Co-opted Mrs Debi Lawson Co-opted Mr Simon Allen Co-opted Mr James Kazi Co-opted Mrs Helen Melia Co-opted Mrs Jackie Morris Co-opted

Mrs Sarah Austin Authority

Mr Simon Fletcher Parent Mrs Zarah Lowe Parent Mrs Julie Rowling Parent Mrs Jane Macholl Parent

Vacancy Teaching Staff

Mrs Rachel Dunnage Clerk to the Governors

The Governing Body meets to consider all aspects of the organisation and administration of the school. The Annual General Meeting is held each November if a minimum of 15 parents request a meeting.

All Governors are linked to a specific department. Minutes of meetings are available for inspection. Please apply to the Clerk to the Governors. Any correspondence should be addressed to the school, via the Clerk, marked “for the attention of the Chairman of Governors”.

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WAVERLEY FEDERATION

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OUR SIXTH FORM

Godalming College

Godalming College is the first choice for many sixth formers who can look forward to high quality teaching with support and guidance for the individual student. The growing choice of courses including BTEC and vocational programmes which can be taken alongside traditional A-levels – a 100% pass rate is achieved in many of the 50-plus subjects offered; there is the opportunity for GCSE retakes or to study new subjects as part of the Access programme, and 14 to 16 year olds can take part-time qualifications at the College.

Whatever your plans for the future Godalming College has fantastic facilities for learning, sport, performing arts and recreation. Ex-Broadwater students achieve great success here and as a partner school you will receive a warm welcome and a first-class further education.

For more information, news and next Open Evening dates visit www.godalming.ac.uk, email [email protected] or call 01483 423526.

Guildford College

Guildford College gives you more: work placements looking after orang-utans in Borneo, educational visits to major European cities, one of the top equestrian centres in the south east, a sixth form centre for A Levels, 400 acres of open countryside and hands-on experience in purpose- built construction, performance, beauty, art and design workshops.

The College has the biggest range of courses in Surrey and some of the best facilities and support for students. Town-based campus Stoke Park has two Centres of Vocational Excellence in Travel and Tourism and Business and provides a huge range of courses from A Levels to Business, and from Construction to Tourism. At specialist countryside campus Merrist Wood, courses include Animal Management, Horticulture, Garden Design and Golf.

For your copy of the Ultimate Course Guide for School Leavers or for more information call now on 01483 44 85 85, come to an Open Day or visit www.guildford.ac.uk

Stoke Park Campus, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1EZ, Tel: 01483 44 85 85 Merrist Wood Campus, , Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE, Tel: 01483 88 40 40

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Broadwater School Summers Road, , Godalming, Surrey GU7 3BW Telephone: 01483 414516 Fax: 01483 425782 Email: [email protected] Web: www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk

Headteacher: Lizzi Matthews BSc.(Hons), PGCE 30