Prospectus 2019/20 at Glebelands We Constantly Strive to Achieve Our Personal Best: - in Learning - in Enrichment Activities - As Part of a Community
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Prospectus 2019/20 At Glebelands we constantly strive to achieve our personal best: - in learning - in enrichment activities - as part of a community Head of School: Mr Russell Mitchell 1 Glebelands School A strategic vision for 2019-24vision The key strategic intentions (SIs) set by the governing body reflect the attitude that permeates the school. 1 Minimise inschool variation in teacher quality through a clear framework of the ‘Glebelands Way’ which leads to consistent high quality learning. 2 Provide a broad, deep and challenging curriculum using individual pathways that meet the needs of all students. 3 Employ and retain well qualified, knowledgeable and skilled enthusiastic staff who will inspire and support students to reach their individual potential. 4 Provide and deliver an effective CPD programme which develops and supports staff to be leading practitioners in their subjects. 5 Every student makes exceptional progress evidenced by all departments’ results being in the top 5% nationally with minimal group variation. 6 The school has a very strong reputation in the community with all students in the main feeder schools choosing Glebelands as their school of choice. 7 Provide additional opportunities outside the classroom so that all our students have access to a wide variety of activities outside the scope of the regular curriculum. 8 Improve our facilities year on year to provide the best resources that support teaching, learning, opportunities and the community. 9 Ensure our financial position supports the curriculum and facilities. 2 welcome I am very pleased to welcome you to the Glebelands School prospectus. I sincerely hope that it will give you an overview of the key aspects of the school, alongside our website. You are also very welcome to visit the school at the Open Evening on Thursday 10th October, from 6pm to 8.30pm, and to enjoy a tour of the school. We will in addition be running tours of the school during the mornings of the weeks beginning 7th October and 14th October. These tours are a great way for prospective parents and students to see the school live in action. Learning is the central focus of the school and we ensure that all teachers have the resources needed to deliver first rate lessons. Students at Glebelands enjoy their lessons and have posi-tive attitudes to learning, a fact that was recognised as a strong feature of the school in the most recent Ofsted report. The Science laboratories reflect our former specialist status and provide dynamic learning bases. Large numbers of our students opt for the three separate Sciences at GCSE and all take at least two GCSE courses in Science. The results at GCSE have largely been well above the national average for the past five years and reflect the determination and ambition of our students and their teachers to reach their personal best. This year 80% of our students achieved 9-4 grades in English and Maths (the new ‘basics’ measure) in both English and Maths. These figures are above Surrey average and well above national. More importantly our value added measure which shows the progress made by students from where they started at the end of Year 6 to their GCSE achievements at the end of Year 11 was well above national expectations. The vast majority of our students progress to our partner sixth form at Godalming College. Glebelands is a school which sets itself the highest standards in everything it undertakes. The Governing Body is actively involved in the leadership of the school. The school has strong links with parents through the Glebelands Trust, and regular communications. The students are our best ambassadors, they are rightly proud of their school and its central role in the community. Students work closely with each other and their teachers to ensure that they make the most of the opportunities on offer and extend their learning in all aspects of school life. Glebelands has a wide range of extra curricular opportunities including Drama and Music productions, Language courses, Art clubs and a wide variety of Sports. Academic tutoring supports the work of subject teachers and enables students to monitor their own progress and set themselves challenging targets. Three reports are completed on students each year which are available via Insight, the school parent information system. Our partnership with you as parents is of central importance and I know you will support your son or daughter’s rewarding journey through Glebelands School. Mr Russell Mitchell Head of School 3 Glebelands School contents The Governing Body 5 The Staff 6/7 The Years at Glebelands 8 Curriculum Organisation 9 Current Curriculum Plan 10 The Curriculum (Additional Information) 11 Links Between Home and School 12/13 Care and Standards 14 School Uniform 15 Dates, Transport and Information 16 Completing The Experience 17 Schools Admission Policy 18/19 Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act 20 Responding to Parents’ Concerns 21 4 The Governing Body Head Of School Governor Co-opted Governors Mr R Mitchell Mr N Sanctuary (Chairman) Mr T Hurley Staff Governor Mr R Jenkin Vacancy Mr A Griffiths Mr J Spradbery Parent Governors Mr A Erricker Mr M Halliday Vacancy Dr S Godwin Vacancy Mrs K Anderton Vacancy Clerk Mrs Kate Woodhouse The Governing Body of Glebelands, which is a co-educational 11-16 school within the Surrey County Council Education Service, is actively involved in all aspects of management of the school. It ensures the highest educational standards for all students. In addition to the main meeting each term, which is open, there are a number of special committees monitoring aspects of the management of staff, curriculum and finance. The contents of this prospectus represent the information required in Schedule 2 of the Education (School Information) Regulations 1981, and relate to admissions in the school year 2019-20 . It should not be assumed that there will be no changes affecting the arrangements discussed in this document before the start of, or during the school year in question, or in relation to subsequent years. Relevant policies are available within the Parents Section of the school website www.glebelands.surrey.sch.uk. 5 Glebelands School staff The Staff Senior Leadership Team RUM Mr Russell Mitchell Head of School (Mathematics) CGS Mr Christopher Smitheram Deputy Headteacher (Geography) MFK Mr Matthew Kerry Deputy Headteacher (PE, Geography) SDJ Mr Stephen Jones Assistant Headteacher (PE, History) SLH Mrs Sandra Hearn Assistant Headteacher, (SENCo) FRC Mrs Frances Crawley Business Manager Department of English MPR Mr Mike Ransom Head of English JCR Mrs Jennifer Riley English, Second in Department MJH Mr Mike Haydon English SJG Mrs Sarah Green English, Head of Achievement Yr 11 Department of Creative Arts SKR Mrs Sarah Ritchings Lead Teacher of Art GJR Mr Gregory Robinson Lead Teacher of Drama Department of Mathematics HSH Mr Howard Hoare Head of Mathematics/Specialist Status Maths JEB Mrs Jasmine Brewer Mathematics, Second in Department SAS Mr Stuart Singleton Mathematics TRW Mr Tom White Mathematics Department of Design & Technology TOM Miss Tamsin Mitchell Head of Design & Technology, Textiles OTJ Miss Olivia Treverton Jones Graphics, Head of Achievement Yr 7 DJN Mr David Nibloe Lead Teacher of Food, Head of Achievement Yr 8 KAD Miss Katherine Door Design & Technology Department of Science SPR Mr Stefan Radwanski Head of Science HEC Miss Hannah Campbell Science, Second in Department PSC Mr Peter Childs Science PAB Dr Paul Bird Science CNS Ms Cardia Spence Science LMA Mrs Louise Auty Science RDA Mr Russell Allen Head of IT Department of Physical Education RMW Mr Robert Whistler Head of PE / Healthy Schools NTB Mrs Nadine Boniface PE VNR Miss Vicky Retter PE Department of Humanities PAS Mrs Pamla Sungar Lead Teacher of RE CAM Ms Catherine McAulay Head of History & Sociology, HO Achievement Yr 9 HCH Ms Hollie Hansford History RAB Mr Ross Bryant History CEW Miss Clare Whitehill Head of Geography KLM Mrs Kate Martin Geography Department of Modern Languages CED Miss Chantal Dufour Head of MFL NJC Mrs Natalie Clark Head of Student Personal Development CMW Miss Claire Withers Languages, Head of Achievement Yr 10 Department of Learning for Life MAB Mrs Madeline Bradley Head of Learning for Life Department of Learning Support SLH Mrs Sandra Hearn SENCo 6 staff The Staff (cont.) Administration Support Team GEM Mrs Gena MacVicar PA to Head of School LKO Miss Lucie Korousova Finance Officer KLG Mrs Katie Gray Finance Assistant FIH Mrs Fiona Heard Data Officer LJS Ms Linda Sieber Attendance & Admissions Officer WAB Mrs Wendy Booker Receptionist Student Services LSF Mrs Lorraine Felmer Receptionist pm AST Mrs Andrea Stones Receptionist am Teaching Support Team AND Mrs Angela Dawson Exams Officer / Data Manager / eamT Leader MAB Mrs Madeline Bradley Cover Supervisor KSM Mr Kevin Milligan Cover Supervisor SUS Mrs Sue Southern Inclusion Room Supervisor JAW Mrs Janie Watson LRC, Print Room and Careers Assistant IT Support Team Mr Tom Gill Mon, Tues, Fri Mr Jack Johnson Weds, Thur Technical Support Team CAW Mrs Cathy Wilson Senior Science Technician JLY Ms Jen Yates Science/DT Technician Learning Support Team EMB Mrs Emma Brinton Home School Link Worker AMT Mrs Ana Trayling Learning Support Assistant JMV Mrs Jill Vodden Learning Support Assistant REL Mrs Rachel Lee Learning Support Assistant ELSA RDJ Mrs Rachel Jackson Learning Support Assistant SSC Miss Samantha Cornwell Learning S upport Assistant SDV Ms Sarah Dolman Vesey Learning Support Assistant Elklan Premises Support Team JHW Mr Jim Wright Premises Supervisor GF Mr Gavin Fassett Premises Assistant Ms Emma McConaghey Domestic Assistant Staff Room Catering Team Mick Ogden, Alan Lightfoot, Lucy Pritchard, Andrea Murphy Invigilators Invigilators are employed for supervision of examinations, list available from Mrs Angela Dawson. Co Ordinator STAR Project (fedn) Mrs Georgina Knights Uniform Shop: Direct Clothing Company Mrs Sharon Erricker 7 Glebelands School The years at Glebelands During the year prior to transfer there are regular liaison meetings between senior staff at the feeder schools and Glebelands to ensure the smooth continuity of the students’ education.