Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am extremely proud to be Headteacher of . 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 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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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:

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.

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Teaching Methods

Teaching across the school is inspired by the Rosenshine’s ‘Principles of Instruction’ and a variety of strategies are used to ensure students are equipped with a ‘deep and broad knowledge base’- one of the key aims of our curriculum. Each lesson begins with a low stakes quiz, to recap prior knowledge, followed by high quality teacher instruction on the new material. Teachers guide students as they practise new material, using the ‘I do, we do, you do’ model. Teachers are trained and practised in using a variety of strategies to engage pupils and ensure participations rates are high. All teaching methods are based on cognitive science and field research ensuring students experience only the most effective classroom strategies.

Morning Reading Programme

All pupils in year 7-10 are take part in a morning reading programme in which they are read to by their tutors every day. The programme is proven to be highly effective for language acquisition, particularly of ‘tier 2’ vocabulary and we are confident it will help us fulfil our curriculum aim of ‘creating avid readers’.

Bedrock Vocabulary

Launched in 2020, and now available for all students in year 7-9, this innovative and enjoyable programme is set as homework for KS3 pupils to promote rapid developments in their vocabulary acquisition.

Accelerated Reader

Pupils in years 7-8 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.

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. 8

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 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.

Post 16 Education

At the age of 16+ most students continuing their education transfer to Godalming College 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.

Relationship and Sex Education (RSE)

Relationship and 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.

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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.

Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is compulsory from age 11 onwards. It involves teaching children about reproduction, sexuality, and sexual health. It does not promote early sexual activity or any particular sexual orientation.

Some parts of sex and relationship education are compulsory - these are part of the national curriculum for science.

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 • National Students' Art Exhibition (NSAE) • Federation Cooking Competitions • STEM competitions in DT • Photography competitions Drama • Young actors: spotlight drama club acting, directing. • Technical designers: lighting, sound, set training for school production. Music • For Singers: Show Choir and Voices in Harmony singing group • For Instrumentalists: School Orchestra, small ensembles, recording of performance. • For Composers: Sibelius software to notate ideas • For all performers: Concerts, Ceremonies, Community events, annual school musical (such as ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘West Side Story’) English • Debating society: includes competitions, links to Godalming College, a student-led web page developing journalism skills • Book Club • Various Public Speaking competitions • Literacy Ambassadors • Various Creative Writing competition opportunities - Rotary Club, Guildford Rugby Club, Young Writer

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Humanities • Competition entry into the National Model UN competition • Surrey University Master class promoted • Academic challenge on current affairs • Political debate 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 • Year 5&6 Gifted and Talented Maths Competition • Enrichment lectures for G&T students • 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 PE • Talented students nominated to attend county trials in certain sports • Students with outstanding achievements nominated for a ‘Sport Godalming’ award • Schools FA CUP for all football teams • Grant applications made to Waverley to assist funding for competitions abroad • County competitions for Netball and Badminton Computer Science • Codewars- Coding challenges using Python

Our most able pupils also take part in a link mentoring programme at Charterhouse School which focusses on general revision skills and extended study.

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.

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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 November 2019; 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).

Use of Pupil Premium Funding

The government allocates a grant to schools 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.

The total received by the school 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.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Quality education takes place outside as well as inside the classroom and at Broadwater we provide an outstanding 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.

“Pupils’ personal development is exceptional.” Ofsted 2019

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 works 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 the high ambitions of our students. The facilities are used in the evenings by professional coaches and clubs from a variety of sports providing our students with access to specialist sports coaching should they wish.

“Pupil leadership is extremely strong, whether that is on the sports field or in the classroom” Ofsted 2019

Challenge Hour and Character Education

Alongside their academic studies, students develop their interests through a range of social and cultural activities at lunch and during ‘Challenge Hour’ (3-4pm), including: art, athletics, badminton, band, basketball, book club, calligraphy, charity committee, chess and board games, choir, Christian Union, coding and computer club, cricket, design and technology, dance, debating, drama, electronics club, film club, football, gardening, German, gymnastics, health related fitness, hockey, LGBTQ, mindfulness colouring, netball, photography, rugby, running, sewing, tennis, textiles, trampoline, volleyball and weight lifting. These activities are revised each year after consultation with the students and we always endeavour to provide the most engaging activities possible according to their suggestions and feedback.

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, PE trips to Twickenham, The Oval and the South of France and the languages trips 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. The Kenya trip that runs at the end of the school year is incredible and a fantastic and life changing opportunity for our students. 13

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-curricular music lessons for students to grow their musical talents and encourage 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.

Our mission statement “To inspire exceptional progress through critical, caring, collaborative and creative thinking” is a constant theme throughout Challenge Hour, Duke of Edinburgh and all school activities. Students are recognised and rewarded for developing their thinking skills and are encouraged to pursue other interests/achievements whether academic, aspirational, leadership, adventure, culture or other contributions made to the wider community. In total, students can achieve 40 different certificates and badges through the Character Education programme enabling students to leave Broadwater School fully prepared for the next stage of their journey.

“The school’s commitment to everyone being creative, caring, collaborative and critical has transformed how pupils view themselves and their learning” Ofsted 2019

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. Because of this the majority of students in each year group take up the award. Our expeditions take place in rural areas around Guildford, Dorking, and the New Forest.

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CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL

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.

Pastoral Organisation

The pastoral system is designed to enable students to be cared for as individuals. Students are placed in horizontal 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 from the same year group, this system allows for age appropriate pastoral and curriculum support. • Staff, both teaching and support, 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 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. 15

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.

School Gateway

In secondary schools the students have much of the responsibility of communicating between school and home. Communication will be paper-free via School Gateway as much as possible.

Alongside the messaging service, School Gateway also gives you access to view your child’s attendance and two weeks of rolling timetables, behaviour and achievement points. You will be able to advise the school of reasons for your child’s absence as well as still having the opportunity to phone in on our absence line. There will be a facility to view and notify the school of updates to your child’s contact details and medical conditions.

Trips, lunch money top ups, revision guides and other payments can be made via school Gateway.

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 of subjects in which homework is set and the date for completion, staff comments, praise points, commendations, out-of-class activities and contributions to school life. Students are required to keep the diary with them at all times.

Homework

All students are required to do home learning which for most subjects is set on a weekly basis. Parents are asked to encourage their children to acquire the habit of doing their homework early in the afternoon/evening to ensure they are not working too late and have more energy and focus on tasks. The Library/Resource Centre computers are supervised 9am-4pm for those students who prefer to work during the lunchtime or stay after school to complete homework. All homework is set by teachers on the Satchel 1 website so students and parents can view homework tasks with the Satchel 1 App from any smart phone or tablet. Homework can make a significant difference to the achievement of students and plays an important part of their daily school routine.

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 Praise Points, pastoral commendations and

16 certificates of achievement are awarded. These are recorded in the Work Diary, through postcards home 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 group. 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.

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.

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

From 2022, Broadwater will increase its Published Admission Number (PAN) to 150 places to cater for the increasing popularity of the school.

Admissions from Junior Schools

Parents must apply online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions. If parents do not have access to the internet, hard copies of 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.

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 55-minute lessons each week, with the timetable operating over two weeks.

Roll Call/Tutor 8:40-9:10 Reading/Notices/P0 9:10-10:05 Period 1 10:05-11:00 Period 2 11:00- 11:20 Morning Break (20 mins) 11:20-12:15 Period 3 12:15-13:00 Lunch (45 minutes) 13:00- 13:55 Period 4 13:55- 14:50 Period 5 14:50-15:00 Afternoon tutor time 15:00-16:00 Challenge hour and P6 Roll Call/Tutor 8:40-9:10 Reading/Notices/P0

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

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ATTENDANCE

Absence

Students are expected to have a minimum attendance of 96% across the academic year.

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 not be authorised and only exceptional circumstances will be considered by the Headteacher.

The Truancy Call system will automatically telephone the parents of students who are not present for registration and are absent without permission. Strenuous efforts are made to ensure maximum student attendance and we work closely with families and external agencies to support children in attending school.

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 by 8.35am for a prompt 8.40am start. All lateness is followed up by a member of the pastoral 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 as soon as they have entered the school site. 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).

• 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 single small earring stud in each earlobe. The wearing of jewellery, earrings and ear studs (metal or plastic) is not permitted on safety grounds during Physical Education lessons and sporting activities, 19

in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy. The taping of earrings is also a possible danger and is not permitted.

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 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.

BEHAVIOUR

The key priority of the school is learning. Poor behaviour that prevents others from learning effectively will be dealt with seriously. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to ensure ‘Learning without disruption – all lesson, every lesson’.

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 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. The uniform, listed below, is simple, competitively priced and easily obtainable. The appearance of students is a measure of parental co-operation, which has always been excellent. Please ensure that all items of clothing, including PE kit and other possessions, are clearly marked with your child’s name. Students must wear full uniform to and from school. Lost property may be claimed from Student Services. After three months, unclaimed items are disposed of.

Please note that all uniform/ PE kit in bold must be purchased from Valentino School wear. www.valentinoschoolwear.com. Valentino’s can deliver to school within 3 days of ordering.

Broadwater School Uniform Expectations

• Broadwater School blazer • White shirt (long or short sleeve with collar and a top button, not a sports shirt) • Black, long sleeved sweater with Broadwater logo (optional) • Knee length black skirt with blue piping. The school Valentino skirt is compulsory. • Black tailored trousers • Black tie with blue stripe and house colour. Must be worn to reach the waistband of the skirt or trousers • Black, leather style shoes (Shoes that can be polished). No trainers or canvas shoes. • Black socks or natural coloured/black tights. Tights should be plain and not patterned. • Black or dark coloured outdoor coat to be worn to/from school and outside during break/lunch.

PE Kit • Navy & sky blue polo shirt or skort • Navy & sky blue socks • Navy & sky blue shorts • White short socks • Football boots • Gum shields and shin pads (hockey and football) • Trainers • Towel • *Sports outdoor games shirt (long sleeved) • Plain navy track pant (not compulsory) • *Optional: Unisex Broadwater leggings

Both PE kit and school uniform are displayed at the New Parents’ Evening in the Summer Term.

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Examples of shoes that meet the school’s Examples of shoes that DO NOT meet the uniform policy school’s uniform policy

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 anorak or conventional coat style, warm and weather-proof 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.

• Extreme hair styles must not be worn. Hair must not be dyed an unnatural colour. No.1 and 0 cut is not acceptable nor are tramlines. • Hairbands must be dark colours and head scarfs worn for religious reasons should be black and without ornament or decoration. • No jewellery is permitted except for a single stud in one ear lobe. No other jewellery allowed. • Natural discrete make-up is only acceptable. No false eyelashes and natural eyebrows only. No nail polish or ‘gels’. • Boys should be clean shaven. Boys who choose, for religious reasons, to grow a beard may do so if granted permission by the Head Teacher.

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.

*If students arrive at school wearing incorrect uniform a sanction will be given or they will be given a strike on their Ready to Learn card.

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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. Glass bottles should not be brought to school. Hot and cold drinks are sold in the cafeteria. The school is a nut free environment.

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.

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

Free School Meals Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following: • Income Support • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance • Support under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) • Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit • Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parents or guardian, can also get free school meals.

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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, , , Hurtmore, Albury, Chilworth, , Bramley, and Shalford. The School is running its own minibus service for the and other surrounding areas to improve transport.

School Minibus – Busbridge Area Stagecoach No. 46 Route 1 Elstead Green 7.39 Busbridge Junior School 7.55 Shackleford P O 7.46 Braemar Close 7.58 Hurtmore Quarry Road 7:49 Broadwater School 8:15 Charterhouse Hurtmore Road 7.52 Route 2 Broadwater School 8.10 Aaron’s Hill 7.55 Eashing Lane 7.56 Opposite Godalming College 7.58 Maple Hatch Close 8.00 Home Farm Road 8.02 Broadwater School 8:15 Return from Broadwater School 15.05 16:05

Gastonia Coaches – E704 Carlone Bus No 694 Drummond Arms, Albury 7.50 Orchard close Westwood lane 7:47 Chilworth Village Hall 7.59 Broadwater school 8:15 Chilworth, Hornhatch 8.01 Return from Broadwater 15:01 Wonersh Blackheath Lane 8.05 *Please note the following additional runs are being proposed but have not been finalised: Wonersh, Grantley Arms 8.07 Compton Spiceall 08.20 Bramley, Station Road, St Catherine’s School 8.10 Broadwater school 08.30 Broadwater School 8.35 2nd PM trip runs through to Ash 15.16

Return from Broadwater 15.05 Approximate times given

Please also see https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/buses-and-other- transport/local-bus-services-serving-schools/school-bus-services-b#broadwater which has useful information on the local buses.

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

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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.

Newsletter

Broadwater News is issued termly 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. We also share news on the school’s Facebook page and on Twitter.

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 – SEPTEMBER 2021 TEACHING STAFF Lizzi Matthews EMA Headteacher Ashley Baker ABA English Subject Leader Alex Bayliss* ABY English (T,W,Th,F) Jo Blanchfield* JBL English / Social Science Coordinator (M,T, W, F until 1pm) Gary Brecke GBR Science Alex Bromley ABR Science Louisa Burningham LBU MFL Lian Campbell-Lendrum LCL English Jacqueline Childs* JCH Science (M & T) Stuart Cook SJC Assistant Headteacher Cecilia Davey CDV Geography Kerry Fowler* KFO PE / Sports Coordinator (days variable – check with KFO) Gonzalo Gamboa GGA Maths Alejandro Gomez AGO MFL Emma Green* EGR Leader of Achievement / Drama (M,T,Thu,F) Will Grove WGR Maths / PE Subject Leader Elizabeth Hanford EHN Maths Jennifer Hanson JHA Assistant Headteacher Debbie Hardman DHA D&T - Resistant Materials Matthew Hull MHU Assistant Headteacher Jason Illingworth JIL SENDCO Claire Link CLI Lead Teacher COIN Centre; Maths 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) Rachel Mullaney (maternity RMU Art (T,W,Th) leave) * Lizzie Newell* LNE Art (T,W,Th) maternity cover Amy Palmer APA PE Melanie Pearson-Jury MPE Art, Design & Technology Subject Leader - Graphics Tabitha Pollard TPO Religious Education Andrea Pothecary APO English Brittany Regan BRE MFL Abigail Richardson ARI Science Cedric Simmonds CSI Maths Louise Simmons LSI Maths Hollie Slatcher-Thwaites HST English Nathan Smith-Rogers NSR Deputy Headteacher Sarah Thompson STH Food and Nutrition Jonathan Tudor JTU Science / Leader of Achievement Russell Wait RWA Head of Humanities/Leader of Achievement/History

*Part time Teacher Trainees: Hayley Hedger HHE Maths Trainee

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SUPPORT STAFF

SEN – LEARNING SUPPORT Susannah Alford SAF Teaching Asst. Level 2 Jonathan Clark JCA Teaching Asst. Level 1 Harry Cook HCO Teaching Asst. Level 1 Marie-Anne de Nys MDN Teaching Asst. Level 1 Sophie Gratwick SGR Apprentice Teaching Asst. Level 1 Edward Hornby EHR Teaching Asst. Level 1 Sasha Kaur Brett SKB Teaching Asst. Level 1 Emma Lennon ELE Teaching Asst. Level 1 Jane Macholl JMA SEN Admin Assistant Sarah Petersson SPE Teaching Asst. Level 1 Sophie Smith SST Teaching Asst. - ELSA 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 Nicola Forster NFO Speech & Lang. Therapist (Thursdays and Fridays) Katie Ellis KEL Speech & Lang. Assistant (working days tbc)

EIKON Sophie Lamb SLA Eikon

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

BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE OFFICER Luke Boothman LBO Behaviour and Welfare Officer

COVER MANAGER/SUPERVISOR Megan Lennon MLN Cover Manager/Supervisor

INCLUSION ROOM MANAGER Doug Ford DFR Inclusion Room Manager

EXCLUSION ROOM MANAGER Lin Bedworth-Ray LBR Exclusion Room Manager

TECHNICIANS Liz Alderton* EAL Food Technician (Mon-Fri 1.00pm – 4.00pm) Jackie Bray* JBY Science Technician Samantha Locke* SLE Science Technician (8:30-1:30) Cameron Robertson* CRB Design & Technology Technician Phillippa Smith* PSM Art Technician *Part time

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IT DEPARTMENT Peter Barnes PB Network Manager (CTS) Ryan Casey RC Network Assistant (CTS)

LIBRARY / RESOURCES Mel Turcan MTR Learning Resource Centre Coordinator

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

*Part time

ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL STAFF Rabia Aftab* RAF Lunchtime Supervisor Kate Ames* KAM Examinations Officer (T,W,Th) Helen Brown HBR Attendance & Engagement Officer Sarah Busby SBU Educational Visits Co-ordinator /Finance Officer Karen Carling KCR Human Resources Officer Liz Hogg EHO Student Services Assistant Lizzie Holmes- EHG Data Manager (T,W, Th) Gwillim* Elaine Phipps EPH Business Manager Ildiko Sarkozi* ISA Finance Officer Carole Thompson CTH Student Services Manager 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. Grounds person Ian Parish* IPA Minibus Driver *Part time

SPORTS CENTRE Will Edwards WED Sports Centre Manager Tristan Bell TBE Sports Assistant Lucy Budd LB Sports Assistant Ryan Denyer RDE Sports Assistant Josh Hitchcock JHI Sports Assistant Lucy Herzig LHE Sports Assistant Dan Pink DP Sports Assistant

KITCHEN STAFF (Caterlink) Chloe Mustill Catering Manager: [email protected] Daniel Bontoft Angela Ferdinand

GOVERNANCE Rachel Dunnage RDU Clerk to Governors 28

GOVERNORS

Following academisation in September 2020 the Local Governing Body for Broadwater School will be as follows:

Category Name Note Date of End of term Role appointment of office. Trust Governor Simon Allen 2 01.09.2020 31.08.2023 Chair / SEND Trust Governor Debi Lawson 2 Vice Chair 01.09.2020 31.08.2023 Safeguarding / LAC Trust Governor Vacancy Community Helen Melia 2 Behaviour 01.09.2020 09.07.2022 Governor Community James Kazi 2 Raising 01.09.2020 31.08.2023 Governor Standards Parent Governor Julie Rowling 2 01.09.2020 08.07.2022 Resources Parent Governor Rob Mitchell 1 01.09.2021 01.09.2022 Staff Governor L Bedworth Ray 2 01.09.2020 20.09.2022 H&S Headteacher Lizzi Matthews Ex officio Notes: 1 = new term of office from joining; 2 = previous term rolled forward.

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, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE, Tel: 01483 88 40 40

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We are a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a family of like- minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.

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

Headteacher: Lizzi Matthews BSc.(Hons), PGCE