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July 2016

Parent / Carer Information PackParent / Carer Information

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CONTENTS

Letter from the Principal Page 3

1 The Timing of the College Day Page 4

2 Lunch-Time Arrangements Page 4

3 Contacting College Page 5

4 College Behaviour Page 5-6

5 Items Students are not allowed in College Page 6

6 Things not to do in college Page 7

7 Safer Schools Scheme Page 7

8 College Wear Page 7-9

9 Attendance Page 10

10 Holidays in Term Time Page 10

11 Student Equipment Page 10

12 Reporting to Parents Page 11

13 Target setting and tracking progress Page 11

14 Homestudy Page 11-12

15 Controlled Assessment Years 10 and 11 Page 12

16 Borrowing From The LRC at Page 12

17 Car Parking Page 12

18 Summary of Term Dates Page 13

19 Transport Information Page 14-16

20 Charging Policy Page 17

21 College Calendar Page 18-21

22 Form FM1- Application for Free School Meals Page 22

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July 2016

Dear Parents/Carer

The main purpose of this information pack is to ensure you have some basic information about the College for 2016/2017 and to inform you of the arrangements for the first day back at College in September.

Although the distribution is to all parents, some items are only relevant to particular year groups. Some items may be subject to change and parents will be advised of these as they arise.

Arrangements for the First Day Monday 5th September 2016

Hadfield Site – Year 7 and 8

All students in Years 7 and 8 must arrive at 8.40 am for 8.45 am registration.

The Year 7 students are to report to the main Hall. The Year 8 students are to report to their tutor group base on arrival. Period 1 will be spent with tutors. Normal timetabled lessons will begin from Period 2.

Glossop Site – Years 9, 10 and 11

All students in Years 10 and 11 must arrive at 8.40 am for 8.45 am registration. The Year 9 students are to report to the main Hall.

Year 10 and 11 students must report to their tutor group bases on arrival. Period 1 will be spent with tutors. Normal timetabled lessons will begin from Period 2.

Talbot House – Years 12 and 13

Students in Year 12 must report to Talbot House at 8.40 where they will be placed in form groups and take part in their Induction Day Activities.

Tuesday 6th September Students in Year 13 must report to Talbot House at 8.40 where they will be placed in form groups and receive their new timetables.

External Examinations Students in Years 10 and 11 as well the Sixth Form will have important external examinations at various times during the year. Information will be provided to you and your child at the relevant time.

I hope you find the information that follows useful. If you have any further enquiries then please contact the College Office on 862336 and ask to be put through to the relevant student support staff.

Yours sincerely

S Playford Principal

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Welcome to Glossopdale Community College

We are committed to our comprehensive values and strive for all Glossopdale learners to become successful based on three key strands of learning, experience and support.

Our focus is to build a community of successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens within which all students, regardless of age, ability or background, are engaged, challenged, inspired and supported in their learning.

Students are encouraged to aim high – in their work, conduct, attendance, punctuality and dress. We expect them to achieve their best and to take responsibility for their own learning, working independently and collaboratively. We aim to meet our learners’ needs in a rich and varied way.

1. THE TIMING OF THE COLLEGE DAY

Students to arrive at 8.40am for 8.45am Registration

8.45am 9.15am Tutorial & Assemblies 9.15am 10.15am Period 1 10.15am 10.35am Break 10.35am 11.35am Period 2 11.35am 12.35pm Period 3 12.35pm 1.25pm Lunch 1.25pm 2.25pm Period 4 2.25pm 3.25pm Period 5

As you aware College will normally end for students at 2.25pm on a Friday. If you would like your son or daughter to remain in College until 3.25pm on a Friday, there will be provision for students to do their homework in a supervised environment. Please contact the College if you wish your child to be supervised until 3.25pm.

Students in the Sixth Form may be involved in lessons before or after normal college hours. Students in Year 12 are expected to attend their Form Tutor session on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Year students on a Tuesday/Thursday. When students do not have a tutorial session at the beginning of the school day they are permitted to begin the school day at 9.15 and receive their attendance mark in Period

2. LUNCH-TIME ARRANGEMENTS

All Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students must remain on site for the whole of lunchtime.

Students can purchase a meal on-site that includes a main course, a drink and a dessert for approximately £2.35. A variety of other dishes are available at varying costs. Some students may wish to bring sandwiches. These students are expected to eat their sandwiches in one of the dining halls. Snacks are available at break times from the cafeterias.

If your child is entitled to free meals we should have a letter of entitlement on file in College. Approximately one month before the entitlement expires, you will be sent a new FM1 form which will need to be completed, stamped at the DSS and either returned to us or to the Area Education Office in . A copy of this application form is attached.

Currently, it is taking 3-4 weeks for applications to be processed, so please return forms in good time. If we have no letter of entitlement your child may not have a free meal. The fact that you have sent the application form off is not proof of entitlement. If you return the form yourself, please let us know so we do not send you reminders. 4

Students in the Sixth Form are permitted to go ‘off site’ during their break time and lunch hour but food is also provided at Talbot House at these times for those students who wish to take advantage of these facilities.

3. CONTACTING COLLEGE

Parents are always welcome to contact the College whenever necessary. The telephone number for all three sites is 01457 862336. The College website is now fully functional and contains a wide range of up to date information: www.glossopdale..sch.uk

4. COLLEGE BEHAVIOUR

At Glossopdale we operate a Climate for Learning Policy. The overarching principles of the policy are as follows:

 We need to encourage all our students to be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

 We need to reward students who make good progress, show effort and demonstrate positive behaviour and good organisation skills. Together these will raise achievement.

 It is the responsibility of all staff, not just teaching staff, to promote good behaviour. Staff are role models in this process and we demonstrate the behaviour we expect from students by the way we behave towards them and colleagues.

Climate for Learning is a strategy for raising achievement.

Expectations

We seek to encourage our students to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We have agreed expectations of all our students:

Successful learners  Positive attitude to learning  Try your best at all times  Complete work  Ask questions  Fully equipped with pens, planner etc  Reach target  Achieve lesson objective  No shouting out  Meet deadlines  Excellent attendance  Excellent punctuality

Confident Individuals  Good body language  Contribute in class

Responsible citizens  Courtesy to all  Listening to all adults  Supporting peers  Correct uniform 5

Expectations in lessons are that all students: 1) Follow all instructions immediately 2) Complete all classwork and homework 3) Be ready to learn – positive attitude to learning, with a planner and equipment 4) Do not talk whilst the teacher is talking 5) Speak to all staff and peers with respect

Detentions For students who fail to meet the required standards in lessons they will have a same-day detention after college. Parents and carers will be notified, where reasonably possible that their child has been issued with a same – day after college detention.

The full Climate for Learning policy is available via the College website.

5. ITEMS STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN COLLEGE

The following items may not be brought into College by students or be in their possession:

 any item which is or might be considered an offensive and dangerous weapon  cigarettes, matches or lighters  illegal substances; e.g. drugs, alcohol  music headphones, MP3 players  chewing gum  Tipp-ex and permanent marker pens.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones offer a feeling of security to parents and students. Balanced against this is the problem phones can cause by disrupting lessons. Parents are expected to support this by not contacting students or accepting calls from them during the College day on their mobile phones. A graver concern for many parents is that mobile phones now have the technology to capture both photographs and video. Although students may bring phones into College, these must not be used anywhere on the College premises (this includes playgrounds and fields). This removes any concerns about their use as photographic equipment and also ensures they are not seen by potential thieves.

 MOBILE PHONES MUST BE KEPT OUT OF SIGHT

To ensure this is followed, we reserve the right to confiscate any mobile phone seen by a member of staff. These will, in certain circumstances, only be returned directly to parents.

 MOBILE PHONES and DIGITAL WATCHES MUST NOT BE ON THE STUDENT’S PERSON DURING AN EXAM

The College accepts no liability for the theft or loss of valuable items brought voluntarily into College indeed the College strongly discourages expensive portable items from being brought into College by students. Mobile phones, mp3 players, etc. must be kept in bags or pockets at all times and must not be visible. Items like this, on display, will be confiscated.

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6 THINGS NOT TO DO IN COLLEGE

It is important that students adhere to the following points:

 DO NOT CHEW IN LESSONS. Gum is forbidden in College and nothing must be eaten in class.  DO NOT WEAR JEWELLERY. A watch and simple studs for pierced ears are all that is allowed.  DO NOT play or wander on the car parks or areas at the front of the College. These areas are out of bounds except for arriving in the morning and leaving in the afternoon.  DO NOT use the main entrance by Hall 1 ( Site). This area is for visitors and staff only.  NEVER leave College at break times or lunchtimes without parental written permission.  NEVER leave a classroom without permission.  NEVER use foul or abusive language anywhere in College.  NEVER smoke on site.  NEVER become involved in or instigate violent behaviour.  NEVER have weapons or replica weapons.

7. SAFER SCHOOLS SCHEME

The College is part of the Derbyshire Safer Neighbourhood scheme. This involves strong links with agencies that work with young people. This means students see the Community Police Officer around the College and at the end of the school day. This is to encourage the students to see the officer in a supportive role and to build positive relationships.

8. COLLEGE UNIFORM

The College Uniform Policy is stated below and parents are asked to read this carefully. The policy is rigidly enforced therefore parents are asked to ensure that students arrive at College dressed accordingly. All items are readily available at reasonable prices and are appropriate for the work students have to do. Parents should avoid being convinced that alternative wear is possible on the grounds that ‘others are wearing something different’ or that it is fashionable. Where there are genuine reasons for students not dressed in accordance with the policy then the relevant Year Manager should be contacted for advice.

By adhering to the policy parents will avoid:

 Unnecessary additional costs of replacing non-college wear;  Emotional stress each morning caused by arguments about ‘what to wear’;  Exorbitant costs of having to purchase the latest designer clothes;  Student anxiety resulting from not being able to keep up with what others are wearing.

This code is enforced as how students look has an effect upon their attitudes towards learning and their general behaviour in the College. Smartness in uniform can translate into smartness in learning and behaviour. A further reason for this rule relates to students' safety. Unless students can be clearly identified, staff are unable to determine whether or not they are students of the College.

Uniform is compulsory to all students from Years 7-11.

College Uniform

 Black school blazer with College logo  White shirt and College tie (shirts not blouses)

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 Optional royal blue V-neck jumper with College logo  Optional royal blue cardigan with College logo  Plain tailored black trousers  Black school skirt, medium length/on the knee or below, with at least one pleat  Suitable and sensible black shoes leather/leather look, with black or white socks (not above knee level). Shoes must not contain white or coloured flashes and must not be trainers  Plain thick black tights can be worn with skirts

To help you make appropriate choices when purchasing uniform the following pictures are examples of footwear that is acceptable:

The following shoes are examples of footwear (trainers) that is not acceptable:

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Open-toed sandals or high heels are not allowed Jeans, tracksuits, leggings, tight skinny trousers & short ‘pull-on’ skirts are not allowed. No clothes to be ‘figure hugging’ Hooded tops are not allowed around College Coloured laces are not allowed in shoes No boots or trainers to be worn Belts should be black, not coloured.

Students must wear the blazer around College at all times. Students can remove their blazer in lessons only with permission of the teacher.

PE Wear

Students are expected to change for PE lessons

 Red polo shirt with College logo  Plain black shorts  Plain red socks  Red sweatshirt with College logo (optional)  Black jogging pants (optional)  Red shower proof jacket (optional)  Indoor sensible sports shoes  Outdoor sensible sports shoes

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Jewellery

 Stud earrings: one pair of studs in lower ear (not sleepers), Watch Earrings are not allowed in tops of ears Other visible body piercing is not allowed No other items of body jewellery are allowed

Make Up

Extreme hairstyles and colours are not allowed No make-up allowed in Years 7 – 9. In Years 10 and 11 a small amount of discreet make-up is permitted.

Student non-compliance with uniform:

The College Principal, or a person authorised by the Principal at Glossopdale, may ask a student to go home briefly to remedy a breach of Glossopdale’s rules on appearance and uniform. When making this decision the Principal will take into consideration the child’s age and vulnerability, the ease and time it will take, and the availability of the child’s parents. This is not an exclusion but an authorised absence. However, if the student continues to breach uniform rules in such a way as to be sent home to avoid College, or takes longer than is strictly necessary to effect the change, the student’s absence may be counted as an unauthorised absence. In either case the student’s parents must be notified and the absence should be recorded. If we are considering excluding a student in response to breaches of the uniform policy then this must be in line with the legal requirements for exclusion.

College uniform is available from various retailers.

College ties can only be purchased from the College. It is also possible to purchase, from the College, a sew-on logo for the blazer. This enables a blazer to be purchased from any retailer.

For health and safety reasons students are not allowed to wear jewellery other than ear studs and watches.

It is advisable to display name tapes in College uniform so that mislaid items of uniform may be identified and returned to the student. These can be ordered from Clipper Woven Labels, telephone 0870-7454853 or e-mail [email protected]

The Sixth Form Dress Code

Students in the Sixth Form also have a dress code and, just as in main school, we ask that all students adhere to this during their time in college. Students in the Sixth Form are expected to act as positive role models for pupils in the rest of the college and as such should take pride in their appearance in order to maintain the positive learning environment the college fosters. In the Sixth Form the dress code is defined as ‘SMART/INFORMAL’. We expect our Sixth Form students to where clothes that are not casual and similar to those they would choose to wear in a professional work environment.

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9. ATTENDANCE

It is the legal responsibility of parents to ensure that students attend regularly and on time. The College day starts for students at 8.45am, which means that students should be at their Tutor Group bases by this time. To achieve this we recommend they arrive on site at 8.40am. Registers close at 9.30am. Arrival after this time is recorded as an unauthorised absence.

Regular attendance checks are made and parents contacted where there is cause for concern. Parents are asked to ensure students attend on a regular basis and that explanations are provided for every known absence. Parents are asked to contact College on the first day of absence and to provide a note on the student’s return.

In the event of the College being closed to students other than Staff Training Days, e.g. bad weather conditions, up to date bulletins of the closure and re-opening of the College will be placed on the College Web Site www.glossopdale.derbyshire.sch.uk and when appropriate read out on the following radio stations.

High Peak Radio 106.4 FM GMR 95.1 and 104.6 FM Piccadilly 103 FM Radio Derby 104.5 FM

10. HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME

Holidays during term time are not allowed except in exceptional circumstances as this can effect on an individual’s achievement can be significant.

Regulations passed by the Government in 2013 abolished the right of head teachers to authorise up to 10 days of absence a year specifically for holidays in special circumstances.

Under current legislation, schools are now only allowed to authorise leave of absence for any reason if satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist which outweigh the harm caused to a pupil’s education by missing school. If you believe your request for a holiday is exceptional then this should be put in writing to the Principal at least two weeks before the holiday date. There is an Leave of Absence application form available to complete on the Glossopdale Community College Website/ Parents/Term Dates. Once the application has been received it will be processed and parents informed if the holiday is authorised. If the holiday is not authorised and the parent still takes the child on holiday the holiday will be unauthorised and could lead to a fine.

11. STUDENT EQUIPMENT

Students are expected to bring basic equipment with them to College at all times as this is required to ensure that the students have the best opportunity to do well and that the lessons proceed with the minimum of interruption. This should include:  pen  pencil  ruler  calculator  eraser  study planner, which will be issued to students on the first day of term.

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12. REPORTING TO PARENTS

What will be expected of my child? Glossopdale has high expectations of all students. We want all to achieve their maximum potential. Please help us in this by encouraging them to set themselves a high standard and praise them when they do well. If you feel that your child’s strengths and abilities are not being used to the full, you should contact your child’s tutor. Each year group will be thoroughly assessed in all subjects six times during the school year and you will be informed of their progress through reports and parent consultation meetings.

Progress and Written Reports As parents, we want to keep you fully informed about the progress your child is making. Therefore you will receive three reports per year if your child is in year 7-10 and four reports if your child is in year 11.

You will receive one written report which will include written comments from all your child’s subject teachers as well as their tutor. These reports will provide an outline of the course they are following and teachers will comment on progress and areas for improvement.

You will also receive 2 progress reports. These reports will provide you with data on how your child is progressing against their targets as well as an effort grade.

Subject Parents’ Evening

As well as these reports there will be a parent consultation evening for you to attend to meet with all of your child’s subject teachers. Parents’ Evening is a vital opportunity for you to meet your child's teachers and receive specific feedback on their achievement so far and what they need to do to make further progress. We strongly encourage the children to attend the evening too, as it is an opportunity for us both to motivate students and congratulate them on their progress.

13. TARGET SETTING AND TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESS

We set targets based on the DFE guidelines for students from year 7 to year 11 and based on the ALPS database in the Sixth Form. These targets will be aspirational and challenging.

Students will be set end of year or end of course (Sixth Form) targets in September and these will be recorded in their study planner.

The principles which underpin our target setting process are:

 We have the highest expectations of all students, whatever their abilities  Set appropriately challenging levels of work  Set appropriately challenging end of year and end of key stage targets  We will assess students at regular intervals. Students will have 6 milestone assessments per year which will be used alongside other assessment information to track progress towards their end of year target.  We will monitor student progress at regular intervals to ensure students are on track to achieve their end of year targets.

If you have any concerns about your child’s progress at any time during the year please contact their tutor or the Progress Leader for their year group.

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14. HOME STUDY We hope you will build on our partnership between home and College and reinforce the importance of homework. Help your child prepare for the future by preparing for home study now.

How much home study will be set? Each subject will set regular home study exercises because it is important that all students develop the skills to work independently. The amount of home study increases as students move up the school. It is difficult to be precise about the length of time a student should be spending on their home study and some evenings there may well be more than on others. Each student will have a home study timetable that you can check in their study planner. Please check their study planner weekly and sign it.

If you have any questions regarding the home study timetable, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Tutor.

15. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS YEARS 10 AND 11

Students in years 10 and 11 will carry out controlled assessments during the year. They will record when they are doing these in their study planner.

A controlled assessment calendar will be sent out to you in September that will include details of the start and finish dates of these assessments. You will also be informed about what is involved in each assessment. These assessments form part of students overall GCSE/BTEC grade and are therefore very important.

16. BORROWING FROM THE LRC AT GLOSSOPDALE

The Learning Resource Centres (LRC) at Glossopdale Community College use the library management system software called Eclipse.net. Students can borrow resources to take home for periods of two weeks.

17. CAR PARKING

For safety reasons, when bringing or collecting students, parents are asked not to bring their cars onto either site. Please ensure that cars are parked at a safe distance from the College.

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THE COLLEGE YEAR 2016 – 2017

AUTUMN TERM

Term 1 INSET Friday 2nd September 2016 College opens Monday 5th September 2016 College closes Friday 21st October 2016

Term 2 College opens Monday 31st October 2016 College closes Tuesday 20th December 2016

SPRING TERM

Term 3 College opens Wednesday 4th January 2017 College closes Friday 10th February 2017

Term 4 College opens Monday 20th February 2017 INSET Friday 7th April 2017 (students’ finish Thursday 6th) College closes Friday 7th April 2017

SUMMER TERM

Term 5 College opens Monday 24th April 2017 BANK HOLIDAY Monday 1st May 2017 College closes Friday 26th May 2017 Term 6 College opens Monday 5th June 2017 College closes Tuesday 18th July 2017

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION NB Information correct at time of printing - may be some changes in September

MORNING SERVICES.

Times Bus Number Operator/Service Route 01 Smiths of Marple Whitfield – Charlestown Road 07.55 Commercial Royal Oak – Shirebrook Park 08.05 – Werneth Road 08.15 Dinting (Along A57) 08.25 HADFIELD SITE 08.28 GLOSSOP SITE 08.35

02 Smiths of Marple 07.57 Commercial Charlesworth – George & Dragon 08.00 08.05 Glossop Town Centre 08.20 GLOSSOP SITE 08.23 HADFIELD SITE 08.33

236 Stagecoach Hollingworth – Gun Inn 07.37 Commercial Glossop Town Centre 07.48

237 Stagecoach Mottram – Back Moor 08.05 Commercial Hollingworth – Gun Inn 08.09 – Church Inn 08.15 Hadfield Station 08.19 Glossop Town Centre 08.31

237 Stagecoach Shirebrook Park 07.55 Commercial Glossop Town Centre 08.02 Hadfield Train Station 08.14

393 High Peak Queens Drive 08.24 Commercial Shirebrook Park – Linacre Way 08.27 Glossop – Henry Street 08.35 GLOSSOP SITE 08.40 HADFIELD – Green Lane 08.45

393 High Peak – Peels Arms 08.00 Commercial Hadfield – Railway station 08.03 Hadfield – Green Lane 08.07 Dinting – Railway station GLOSSOP SITE 08.17

341 Stotts Mottram – Market Street 07.34 Commercial Broadbottom Train Station 07.37 Charlesworth – George & Dragon 07.43 Gamesley 07.50 Simmondley – Werneth Road 07.57 Glossop Town Centre 08.05 394 High Peak Chisworth 08.06 Commercial Charlesworth – George & Dragon 08.09 Gamesley 08.14 Glossop Town Centre 08.25

Buses at the beginning and end of the College day are not supervised by College staff when in transit. We are nevertheless determined to eradicate poor behaviour on buses. Students should therefore adhere to the expectations set out in the ‘Climate for Learning’ policy. Failure to do so will result in the student being banned from travelling on the College buses. Should this occur, it would remain the parent’s responsibility to ensure the student’s safe return home at the end of the College day. Transport Problems From time to time students experience problems with buses being late, not turning up or breaking down. Whilst college staff do their best to ensure any difficulty is kept to a minimum, the responsibility lies with the School Transport Section at County Hall, Matlock. Parents are asked to express concerns about late transport etc. directly with the department - telephone 01629 580000. 14

AFTERNOON SERVICES Bus Operator/Service Route Times Times Number Monday–Thurs Fridays 01 Smiths of Marple HADFIELD SITE 15.25 14.25 Commercial GLOSSOP SITE 15.32 14.32 Norfolk St 15.35 14.35 High Street 15.40 14.40 Road - Royal Oak 15.45 14.45 U-turn back down Sheffield Road Victoria Street Charlestown Road - Whitfield 15.55 14.55 Turnlee Road Simmondley – New Road 16.05 15.05 Pennine Road Werneth Road 02 Smiths of Marple GLOSSOP SITE 15.25 14.25 Commercial HADFIELD SITE 15.32 14.32 Railway Street - Hadfield Station Road Waterside New Road – Tintwistle 15.40 14.40 Conduit Street West Drive Manchester Road (A628) 15.43 14.43 New Road Waterside Woolley Bridge Road – Hadfield Dinting Vale (A57) Cottage Lane - Gamesley 15.55 14.55 Glossop Road - Charlesworth 16.05 15.05 Marple Road - Chisworth 16.10 15.10 237 Stagecoach Glossop Town Centre 16.03 15.03 Commercial Hadfield Station 16.15 15.15 Tintwistle – Church Inn 16.19 15.19 Hollingworth – Gun Inn 16.25 15.25 Mottram – Back Moor 16.29 15.29 341 Stotts Glossop Town Centre 16.05 15.05 Commercial Simmondley 16.11 15.11 Gamesley 16.18 15.18 Charlesworth 16.23 15.23 Broadbottom Train Station 16.29 15.29 Mottram – Pack Horse 16.34 15.34 393 High Peak Glossop Town Centre 15.45 14.45 Commercial Hadfield – Green Lane 15.55 14.55 Hadfield – Railway station 16.00 15.00 Padfield – Peels Arms 16.04 15.04 393 High Peak HADFIELD Train Station 16.08 15.08 Commercial Green Lane 16.15 15.15 Glossop – Henry Street 16.22 15.22 Queens Drive 16.34 15.34 394 High Peak Glossop Town Centre 15.41 14.38 Commercial Gamesley 15.53 14.48 Charlesworth 15.58 14.53 Chisworth 16.01 14.56 Changes to B-Line Bus Passes from 1 August 2015 All young people who live in Derbyshire are eligible for a card, not just those full time education. This means, apprentices, and young people on training courses, working or looking for work, will qualify for cheaper fares on local buses and trains. These are free of charge for the first issue. Any lost or replaced cards cost £5. Please remember if you do not show your b_line card you will be charged FULL PRICE. Orange b_line1 card 11 year olds -16th birthday. This entitles the cardholder to the bus or rail company’s own discounts. th Purple b_line2 card 16 year olds -19 birthday. This entitles the cardholder to 25% off the full adult bus or rail fare Students will need to remember to show their b_line cards otherwise they will pay the adult fare. Both cards will continue to be valid for discounts at more than 600 local shops and businesses and as library cards. Application forms for both types of b_line card may be obtained from the school office. More information about b_line can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/b_line.

Application for Free School Transport Application for free school transport may only be made if the student lives within the normal catchment area of the College and lives more than three miles from the site attended. 15

Children aged 11 to 16 who are entitled to free school meals or whose families get the maximum level of working tax credit, are entitled to free transport to school where the distance is between two and six miles. For help and assistance see the link below. Journey Planner Link / Help and Advice www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/public_transport

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CHARGING POLICY

SUMMARY OF CHARGES AND REMISSIONS

In principle, it is hoped that all students who wish to be involved in an activity can be, and cases of hardship are looked at sympathetically. The Governors recognise that voluntary contributions are necessary if the scale of activities offered is not to be diminished.

The distinction between what must be offered without charge but for which a voluntary contribution can be recommended and those items for which parents must pay is outlined briefly below.

ISSUES CHARGES / REMISSION Residential activities in school time. Residential activities which take place in school hours Parents are required to meet the full cost of board (e.g. Whitehall) and lodging and to make a voluntary contribution towards the travel expenses. Students whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits may not be charged. Activities in school time Activities which take place in school hours within the Parents may be asked to make a voluntary National Curriculum (e.g. Science and Industry contribution. Museum, Chatsworth House) Activities outside school time. Activities which take place outside school hours and Parents are required to meet the full cost. not within the National Curriculum (eg Trips aboard) Students whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits may not be charged for board and lodging costs. Music tuition Individual instrumental music tuition School may bring outside tutors in to college, within school hours at a charge to parents. However, if part of the National Curriculum or a prescribed public examination, charges must be remitted. Examination fees Dual examination entries Charged to parents.

Extra examination entries / re-sits without tuition. Charged to parents.

Exams not on the list prescribed by the Secretary of Charged to parents. State

‘Wasted’ exam entries Parents charged when exam wasted without reason acceptable to school, otherwise school pays. Practical Lessons Ingredients / materials for practical subjects. Parents may be asked to make a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of ingredients / materials, particularly where the parent indicates that they wish to own the finished product they may be asked for a contribution. Loss / Breakages / Damage Lost school equipment, books, etc. Parents are expected to replace or purchase lost items of school property.

Breakages and damage to school buildings, furniture Parents of a student who damages or loses any item or property. of school property or equipment including, for example, windows or computer software, are liable for the costs of repair or replacement.

The above list does not cover every item in the Charges and Remissions Schedule. However, we hope it gives an overall view.

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COLLEGE CALENDAR 2016-17 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Term 1 W/c Day Event Site 1 29.08.16 Friday 2 Sept INSET Day – College closed to students

2 05.09.16 Monday 5 Sept First day of term for Years 7-12 All Tuesday 6 Sept First day of term for Year 13 students Talbot

3 12.09.16 Wed 14 Sept Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Glossop Thurs 15 Sept School photographs Glossop During this week History CA Styal Mill Visit 4 19.09.16 Mon 19 Sept Governors’ Learning & Experience Committee (Provisional) Glossop Thurs 22 Sept Hadfield Site Open Evening. Hadfield College closed to students in the afternoon Thurs 22 Sept Sixth Form Parents’ Information evening (Yr 12) Talbot House During this week 5 26.09.16 Mon 26 Sept Open Day Years 5 & 6 Hadfield Sunday 2 Oct Glossop Jog Talbot 6 03.10.16 Mon 3 Oct Governors’ Resources & Support Committee Glossop Weds 5 October Year 9 Transition Super learning Day Glossop

7 10.10.16 Mon 10 Oct Parent Voice Tue 11 Oct Sixth Form Open Evening Talbot Weds 12 Oct Yr 7 Parent /Tutor Evening Hadfield 8 17.10.16 Mon 17 Oct Full Governing Body meeting* Glossop Weds 19 Oct Most Able Parents’ evening Hadfield Thurs 20 Oct Year 11 Parents’ Evening Glossop Fri 21 Oct Last day of term During this week Yr 10 & Sixth Form Paris trip Sixth Form Good Progress Interviews College Council 9 24.10.16 Holiday NGAGE & Football for Fun (25-27 October)

Term 2 W/c Day Event Site 10 31.10.16 Thurs 3 Nov Post 16 Parents’ Evening Talbot During this week Yr13 Progress report home Borrow a book week 11 07.11.16 Tues 8 Nov Year 11 Super Learning Day Glossop Thurs 10 Nov Exam Certificate Evening (Ex-Year 11) Glossop/Hadfield Fri 11 Nov Reading Week in Tutor Period Glossop During this week

12 14.11.16 Mon 14 Nov Yr 7 & 8 G&T Slavery Trip Glossop Governors’ Learning & Experience Group Friday 18 Nov Children in Need During this week Year 9 Progress Reports to parents Anti-bullying week Booster Injections 13 21.11.16 Weds 23 Nov Year 9 Parents’ Evening Glossop During this week Year 10 progress report home 14 28.11.16 Mon 28 Nov Governors Resources & Support Committee* Glossop During this week Year 8 progress report home College Council 15 05.12.16 Mon 5 Dec Christmas Dance show dress rehearsal Glossop Weds 7 Dec Christmas music Evening Glossop Thurs 8 Dec Christmas Dance Show Glossop Thurs 8 Dec Yr 8 Super Learning Day Hadfield Thurs 8 Dec Y11 Photo Glossop During this week Year 7 progress reports to parents Year 12 progress report home 16 12.12.16 Mon 12 Dec Full Governing Body meeting* Glossop Tues 13 Dec College Carol Service During this week Year 11 reports to parents Glossop Year 7 & 8 Science exams 17 19.12.16 Students finish on 20 December Christmas Holidays 18 26.12.16 Christmas Holidays

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Term 3 W/c Day Event Site 19 02.01.17 02.01.17 Bank Holiday 03.01.17 Closure Day Glossop During this week Post 16 exams All UCAS applications sent off Year 11 GCSE Art & Design AQA External exam unit given to students 20 09.01.17 During this week Year 11 Exams Sixth form trial exams Mon & Tues Mon 9 Jan Yr 7 MOSI trip Tues 10 Jan Yr 7 MOSI trip 21 16.01.17 Mon 16 Jan Governors’ Learning & Experience Committee* Glossop Tues 17 Jan Presentation Evening (Y13 & Ex Yr 13 ) Weds 18 Jan Parent Voice

22 23.01.17 Mon 23 Jan Governors’ Resources & Support Committee* Glossop Wed 25 Jan Year 7 Super Learning Day Hadfield

23 30.01.17 Weds 1 Feb Junior Choir Young Voices trip Thurs 2 Feb Year 10 Parents’ evening Glossop Thurs 2 Feb Intermediate Maths Challenge During this week Year 10 progress reports to parents

24 06.02.17 Mon 06 Feb Full Governing Body Meeting * Glossop Weds 08 Feb Young Musician of the Year Finals (evening Concert) Thurs 09 Feb Yr 11 Mock Results Assembly Thurs 09 Feb Yr 11 Parents’ Evening During the Week Performing Arts trip 10-11th Yr11 Progress report home Sixth form A level History Personal Study Deadline 10 Feb 25 13.02.17 Holiday NGAGE 14-16 Feb (TBC )

Term 4 W/c Day Event Site 26 20.02.17 Weds 22-Fri 24 College Show Glossop Fri 24 Feb Yr 5 Morning Hadfield During this week Yr 12 & 13 Written report home 27 27.02.17 Mon 27 Feb Waste Watchers (Yr8) Hadfield Tues 28 Feb Yr9 Super learning day Glossop Fri 2 Mar Y5 Morning Hadfield During this Week Yr12/13 written report home 28 06.03.17 Mon 06 Mar Governors’ Resources & Support Committee* Glossop Fri 10 Mar Year 5 Morning Hadfield During this week Yr 9 Written report home 29 13.03.17 Weds 15 Mar Sixth Form Super Learning Day Glossop Thurs 16 Mar KS4 options evening Glossop Fri 17 Mar Year 5 Morning Hadfield Yr7 Written report home During the week Yr 11 Mock English Exam 30 20.03.17 Mon 20 Mar Governors’ Learning & Experience Committee* Glossop Fri 24 Mar Comic Relief During the week Yr 8 Progress report home 31 27.03.17 Thurs 30 Mar Y8 Parents Evening Hadfield 32 03.04.17 Thur 6 Apr Sixth form Parents Evening Student voice Students finish for Easter As/A2 Music performance deadline Fri 7 Apr INSET During the week Yr 11 progress report home

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Term 5 W/c Day Event Site 33 10.04.17 Holiday NGAGE 11-13 Apr Football for Fun 10-13 Apr 34 17.04.17 Holiday NGAGE 18-20 Apr Football for Fun 18-21 Apr 35 24.04.17 Mon 24 Apr Full Governing Body Meeting* Glossop Tues 25 Apr Y7 White Hall trip Wed 26 Apr Yr 7 Learning & Achievement Evening Hadfield

36 01.05.17 Mon 1 May Bank Holiday Tues 2 May Yr 7 White Hall Trip Weds 4 May Y10 Super Learning Day Glossop Weds 4 May Drama Evening During this week Primary transfer visits AS Textiles Controlled Exam Yr8 Maths, English & Science Internal Exams Hadfield 37 08.05.17 Tues 09May Yr 7 White Hall trip During this week A2 Photography Controlled Exam Glossop A2 Textiles Controlled Exam College Council External Exams Yr 7 Maths, English & Science Internal Exams 38 15.05.17 Mon 15 & Tue 16 May Yr 8 Chatsworth trip During this week Year 10 written report home A2 & AS Fine Art Controlled exam External Exams GCSE Catering Y10 Practical Exam Primary Transfer Visits Hustings HB/HG 39 22.05.17 Thurs 25 May Yr 6 Transfer evening During this week External Exams 40 29.05.17 Holidays

Term 6 W/c Day Event Site 41 05.06.17 Tues 6 Jun Y7 White hall trip Thurs 8 Jun Yr 7 Parents’ Evening Hadfield During this week Borrow a Book week Primary and Student transfer visits External Exams Yr 10 Exams Yr 10 Separate Science Yr 7 Progress report home 42 12.06.17 Mon 12 Jun Governors’ Learning and Experience Committee* Glossop Tue 13 Jun Y9 Super learning Day Glossop Tue 13 Jun Yr7 White Hall trip Glossop Tue 13 Jun Yr 10 Interview Evening Thurs 15 Jun Yr 7 Parents’ Evening Glossop During this week Y10 Exams Hadfield Student Transfer Visits to Primaries External Exams Reading Week 43 19.06.17 Tues 20 Jun Yr 8 Parent Information Evening Hadfield Tues 20 Jun Yr 7 White Hall Trip Weds 21 Jun Yr 10 & Post 16 Art Visit – Yorkshire Sculpture Park Glossop Thurs 22 Jun UCAS Parents’ information evening Glossop During this week Yr10 Exams/Separate Sciences Yr 9 Maths, English & Science exams (internal) External Exams 44 26.06.17 Mon 26 Jun Governors’ Resources & Support Committee Glossop Weds 28 Jun Parent Voice Thurs 29 Jun Yr11 Sixth Form Induction day Fri 30 Jun Year 11 Prom (TBC) During this week Y9 Progress report home Y9 Maths, Eng, Science exams (internal) External Exams 45 03.07.17 Mon 3 –Tues 4 Jul Opal Coast Trip (yr8) Tues 4 Jul Summer Dance Show Glossop Wed 5 Jul Summer Music Show Glossop Thur 6 & Fri 7 Jul Yr 6 & 8 Induction Days Glossop & Hadfield During this week Yr8 Written Report Home Sixth Form Art Exhibition Yr 10 Separate Science 20

Yr10 Additional Science 46 10.07.17 Mon 10 Jul Full Governing Body Meeting* Glossop Tues 11 Jul Yr 9 & 10 Annual celebration Event Glossop Tues 11 Jul Y7 & Y8 Sports Day Hadfield Wed 12 Jul Drama performance Primary Schools Glossop Thurs 13 Jul Year 9 & 10 Sports Day Glossop Y6 Parents’ Evening Hadfield Fri 14 Jul Yr 7&8 Rewards trip During this week Y10 exam results home DOE Bronze Exhibition 12-14 Jul Music Trip 47 17.07.17 Mon 17 Jul Y9 & Y10 Rewards trip Year 7 & 8 Annual Celebration Event Tues 18 Jul Last day of Term

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CONFIDENTIAL FORM FM1 APPLICATION FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS a Section 1 – Details of Parent / Guardian / Carer

APPLICANT’S FULL NAME (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) ………………………………………………………………………………………

Relationship to child / children ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

National Insurance No.

Date of Birth of Applicant ………. / ………. / ……….

Present Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………. Postcode …………………….. Tel No ……………………………….

Date of taking up residence at present address ……. / ……. / ……. / ……. Details of previous address ……………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... Is this your first claim from DCC? YES / NO Have you applied previously under another name? YES / NO

If yes, please state previous name(s) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Section 2 – Children

Children’s name and surname Name of school or college D.O.B. Age

Eligibility: To be eligible for free school meals you must be in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or the guarantee element of State Pension Credit; or Child Tax Credit (with an annual income of less than £16,190). Those claiming Working Tax Credit are not eligible.

Proof that you receive Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance must be produced with this application or the form must be stamped by the DWP office. If you receive Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax Credit, and your annual income does not exceed £16,190, please forward a copy of your Child Tax Credit award notice for verification.

Data Protection Act Personal information that you have provided will be used carefully and may be held on computer systems at the school/college and in the Children and Younger Adults Department. The use of this personal information is covered by registration under data protection legislation. Under the legislation you have the right to obtain a copy of the information that we hold about you. DWP Stamp

FOR COMPLETION BY DWP OFFICE: Continuously in receipt of Income Support or income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance; or the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit or Child Tax Credit (but NOT Working Tax Credit) and whose annual income does not exceed £16,190. from ……… / ………. / ………. DWP Signature ………………..………… Date ...... / ………. / ………..

Section 3 – Declaration

I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I am legally responsible for the children for whom I have claimed. I understand that Derbyshire County Council may verify the information given with Government Departments. I understand that if I fail to inform you of any change in circumstances, and my children continue to receive free meals, I may be required to repay the cost of any meals consumed.

Signature of Claimant …………………………………….……………………………. Date …………………………………..

A deliberate false statement may lead to prosecution.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Please return this form to the address below. If the form is not fully completed, your application may be delayed. Number of Children entitled to free meals …………………………………...

Student Finance Office (Free School Meals), Children & Younger Adults Free meals awarded from …………………………………………………….. Department

Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, to: ………………………………………………...... Matlock, DE4 3AG Tel: (01629) 585481 / 585475

Assessed by …………………………………………………………………….

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