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Dear Parents and Guardians, I am extremely proud to be Headteacher of Broadwater School. This is a school that has had a swift improvement journey in the last three years which resulted in the school being named as one of the top 30 most improved schools in the country in 2019 and our trajectory continues to climb year on year. 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; in 2019 (the last time there were official national league tables) we celebrated the highest GCSE grades in the school’s history with over 30% of all grades at 7-9. We strongly believe in collaborating with other schools to ensure that our students have the best educational offer possible. We are excited to have now formally joined the Greenshaw Learning Trust which has brought more fantastic opportunities for both our students and staff alike. For many years, Broadwater has also been part of the Waverley Federation and we have a strong partnership with Charterhouse School where our most able students are involved in mentoring and raising aspirations programmes. A number of our students have moved on to Charterhouse through their scholarships programme, whilst the majority move to Godalming College, our ‘Outstanding’ 6th Form. We are a school in the community for the community. We take pride in ensuring that we know our students; their hopes, their dreams and their worries. Our motto ‘By increments conquer’ develops an ethos of continual improvement whilst our 4Cs approach (Critical, Creative, Caring and Collaborative) ensures that all students understand and are motivated to become the best version of themselves. We are immensely proud to have been judged as Outstanding in Personal Development by Ofsted (October 2019). Broadwater is ‘an exciting place to be’ (Ofsted 2019) and our disruption free learning environment ensures that all children can do their very best whilst being supported by a strong academic and pastoral system. I do hope that you will visit the school during the school day so that you can see for yourselves why Broadwater could be the perfect choice for your child. Yours faithfully, Mrs Lizzi Matthews Headteacher 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 6 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 15 Philosophy for Children 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 18 Admissions The School Day Attendance School Procedures Behaviour Uniform Transport Friends of Broadwater School Charging Policy Staff and Governors The Waverley Federation of Schools 30 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 approach underpins communication and School is financially “Quality First” teaching analysis to ensure the secure and is able to across the school safety and wellbeing of all sustainably support its vision and development Creative: Students Creative: Students plan demonstrate exceptional confidently develop academic progress and leadership skills regardless Creative: Develop, attainment up to and of ability or starting point maintain and maximize beyond their potential funding streams to ensure Caring: Broadwater is ongoing curriculum Caring: A broad, balanced, highly inclusive and all delivery ambitious and inclusive members are valued curriculum which is equally Caring: Demonstrates aspirational and financial best practice and challenging Collaborative: Building adopts an ethical effective partnerships approach to financial Collaborative: Utilising the with families and external management expertise of staff to deliver agencies to promote innovative CPD attendance Collaborative: Build and develop strong 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 Summary of GCSE results achieved by Y11 in 2019 (2020/21 not included due to the pandemic) Number of % Achieving 9-4 % Achieving 5+ 9- % Achieving the students Both in English & 4 Inc. English and English attending in Year Maths % Maths Baccalaureate 11 (Ebacc.) School in 96 74% 71% 24% 2019 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, 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. 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 Curriculum Intent Our curriculum will: • give pupils an advantage by inspiring them to be critical, creative, collaborative and caring people. • be rich in philosophical enquiry. • create avid readers. • give a deep and broad knowledge base to springboard into further lifelong learning. _________________________________________________________________ Key Stage 3: Years 7 & 8 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 - 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 and Spanish in year 7 and choose their preferred language in year 8. A small proportion of our students will not study a modern foreign language but will instead focus on key skills 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 & 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: Art Business Studies Computer Science GCSE Drama Food & Nutrition (GCSE or Vocational level 1 &2 Award) French Geography Graphics History Music PE (GCSE or Cambridge National) Religious Education Resistant Materials Spanish 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 are available from a number of local schools and colleges. _______________________________________________________________________ This gives all students access to a minimum of 8 subjects. A minimum of 5 GCSEs with grades 9-4 is the requirement for entry to a higher course such as ‘A’ levels. Other courses have lower entry requirements. 7 Teaching Methods Teaching across the school is inspired by the Rosenshine’s ‘Principles of Instruction’ and a variety of strategies are used to