DOCSLIB.ORG

Issue 123 20/07/2018 Ron Skelton M.Ed

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Issue 123 20/07/2018 Ron Skelton M.Ed BROADWAY ACADEMY Issue 123 20/07/2018 Ron Skelton M.Ed. B Phil. B.Ed (Hons). NPQH. LLE. FRSA NewsletterHeadteacher of Broadway Academy, The Broadway, Birmingham B20 3DP Our Children, Our Community, Believe it can be done! Headteacher’s ‘Thought for the week’ Sports news Thank you for your support after another very The year 8 cricket team faced Holte School this successful year at Broadway. Tuesday, knowing that the winner would come away with Students have made excellent progress as a result of the Birmingham League title. Holte started brightly, very good teaching in all year groups. We are particularly dismissing the two openers within the first three overs. pleased that our pupil premium/free school meal students Ibrahim was then run out to put Broadway in a tough are doing as well as other students. position. Our attendance since Easter has been 97% However, two of the School’s best cricketers stepped in We have had a huge amount of success with Sports, Arts and formed a partnership that would turn the game. and Drama. We have had many more students than other Aqeel hit a thundering 54 runs, as he also became the schools in the city participating in the Duke of Edinburgh highest run-scorer at the school this year. Kabba kept his Award. wicket at the other end and battled through to provide We have been working with other schools to help with stability. Broadway were eventually bowled out for 99. their school improvement, raising achievement and Holte’s reply never looked strong, as Aqeel and Isa attendance. removed both openers inside two overs. Aqeel took We continue to expect the highest standards of another two wickets, helped by Ibrahim (2) and Arbaz behaviour from all students, including attendance, (1), as they bowled Holte out for 64. This adds to year 8s punctuality and correct uniform. We expect students to cup and league win in football, second place in the respect teachers’ authority in the classroom and do as Birmingham Athletics Championships, county cup and they are asked first time. Students should complete tasks league titles for Broadway Raiders and a top four finish and homework to the best of their ability. They are for Kihone in the British High Jump Final. A superb year! expected to walk around the building quickly, quietly and with purpose on the left hand side. This has resulted in a Information for parents very calm and safe environment and ethos in Broadway Academy. Dear Parents/Carers We are very pleased to be an over-subscribed and very All students will finish school on Friday 20th July at popular school. 1.20pm to start their summer holidays. Thank you very much for your support and we wish you a It is important that students attend school on the last happy and safe Summer. day of term as lessons will be taught up to period 3. There will be a celebration assembly period 4. Mr Skelton For your information the dates and times of our start in September are as follows: Wednesday 5th Year 7 and 11 will attend Gratitude September school as normal. Count your blessings instead of your crosses Start at 8.35am – 3.05pm Count your gains instead of your losses Year 12 will be in school from Count your joys instead of your woes 11.20am – 1.20pm Year 13 will be in school from Count your friends instead of your foes 8.35am – 1.20pm Count your smiles instead of your tears Count your courage instead of your fears Thursday 6th All students to start at 8.35am Count your full years instead of your lean September Count your kind deeds instead of your mean Thank you for your ongoing support. May I take this Count your health instead of your wealth opportunity to wish you all a happy summer holiday. Count your God instead of yourself Yours faithfully Ron Skelton Headteacher www.broadway-academy.co.uk Astro pitch Dear Parent/Guardian, We are having a brand new Astro pitch installed at Broadway Academy during the summer holidays from Thursday 26th July 2018 and installation will take approximately 3.5 weeks. Please note we have to ensure that all users of the astro wear the correct footwear. Please see attached guidelines/images which show what is allowed or not allowed on the new pitch. No other boots or trainers will be allowed on the pitch as the old pitch was damaged and had to be repaired due to incorrect footwear being used. Under no circumstances can metal studs be worn and we must ensure the guidelines are followed at all times. The PE teachers will be checking that the correct footwear is being worn at all times. Your son/daughter will be refused entry on the pitch if they do not follow these rules and will need to borrow alternative footwear. Please note that moulded studs and plastic studs will not be allowed to be worn outside on the playground or inside in the school. Astro Turf trainers will be able to be worn inside the school and on the playground as well as on the astroturf. Due to Astro Turf Trainers being allowed to be worn in all venues and activities these would be the best option for pupils to wear in PE lessons and extracurricular activities. Mr A Taylor Mr S Carroll Assistant Headteacher Deputy Headteacher www.broadway- academy.co.uk Message from West Midlands Police Dear Parents/Carers Police and schools in the city are committed to working together to protect our young people from becoming victims of knife and weapons crime. We use a range of tactics including educational inputs and in-school searches to ensure that students are well-informed about the consequences of carrying weapons, and identify those that continue to do so. It is important that the police, schools and families work together to protect young people. To do this, parents must be aware of the warning signs and talk to children about carrying weapons. The consequences of being found in possession of a knife are serious and long lasting, affecting education, employment and travel opportunities, but most crucially, life. Some young people carry weapons because they feel it will provide protection or increase the respect they are given by their friends, but the sad fact is that they are more likely to become victims of serious violence. Parents should also be aware that girls sometimes carry or store weapons for their boyfriends or other male friends because they believe they are less likely to be stopped by the police. Their reasons are often misguided loyalty or love, but it is still a crime if they are caught carrying a knife or other weapon. WARNING SIGNS These signs don’t always mean the worst is happening and could just be normal teenage behaviour: 1. Have they become withdrawn from the family and/or school? 2. Is their school or college reporting worrying changes in behaviour, academic achievement or attendance? 3. Have they lost interest in positive activities such as sports clubs? 4. Do they stay out unusually late without giving a reason and are vague about their whereabouts? 5. Have they stopped seeing old friends and started hanging out with a new group? 6. Are they secretive about the contents of their bag? 7. Are they defensive if you ask what is in their possession or if they are hiding anything? 8. Has their attitude changed about carrying knives/weapons? For example, justifying it by saying people carry them for self-defence? 9. Have any items gone missing from the kitchen, tool box or garage? 10. Have you found a weapon hidden amongst their possessions? WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE CONCERNED Speak to them calmly and explain the risks and consequences. Further advice on talking to your child is available at: www.noknivesbetterlives.com/parents/having-the-conversation You may wish to contact a member of the Pastoral Team at school if you feel your child isn’t listening or is at risk. We can talk through your concerns and plan a way forward together. If you or your child are aware that other young people in school or the community are carrying knives or weapons, you should contact the police directly via 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org If a crime is taking place or a life is in danger, call 999 immediately. SCHOOL POLICY FOR WEAPONS POSSESSION It is essential that we work together to reduce the chances of children bringing a weapon to school. Ours, like most other schools, will take firm action in relation to any student found to be carrying a knife, both on and off the school premises, and the police will be informed. This may include the use of permanent exclusion as a sanction. THE POLICE RESPONSE TO WEAPONS POSSESSION Where young people are involved in crime, the police will try to avoid criminalising them; however, carrying a knife or other weapon is very serious and the most likely result will be a charge and court appearance or a caution delivered by the Youth Offending Service. www.broadway- academy.co.uk Message from West Midlands Police continued... If you would like to discuss this issue in more detail, please contact the school. Yours faithfully, Danny Long Chief Superintendent West Midlands Police Schools in Ladywood committed to this joint approach include: Aston Manor Academy Holte School Aston University Engineering Academy Holy Trinity Catholic School Bordesley Green Girls’ School Jewellery Quarter Academy Broadway Academy King Solomon International Business School City Academy Small Heath Leadership Academy City Academy Birmingham St Albans Academy City of Birmingham School St George’s Academy Heartlands Academy Sports Round Up Rotary Design Award.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Dear Parents/Carers a Message in Support of West Midlands Police. Police and Schools in the City Are Committed to Working Togeth
    Langley Walk, Birmingham B15 2EF t: 0121 647 2760 e: [email protected] www.city-birmingham.academy Headteacher: Andy Brant BSC Dear Parents/Carers A message in support of West Midlands Police. Police and schools in the city are committed to working together to protect our young people from becoming victims of knife and weapons crime. We use a range of tactics including educational inputs and in-school searches to ensure that students are well- informed about the consequences of carrying weapons, and identify those that continue to do so. It is important that the police, schools and families work together to protect young people. To do this, parents must be aware of the warning signs and talk to children about carrying weapons. The consequences of being found in possession of a knife are serious and long lasting, affecting education, employment and travel opportunities, but most crucially, life. Some young people carry weapons because they feel it will provide protection or increase the respect they are given by their friends, but the sad fact is that they are more likely to become victims of serious violence. Parents should also be aware that girls sometimes carry or store weapons for their boyfriends or other male friends because they believe they are less likely to be stopped by the police. Their reasons are often misguided loyalty or love, but it is still a crime if they are caught carrying a knife or other weapon. WARNING SIGNS These signs don’t always mean the worst is happening and could just be normal teenage behaviour: 1.
    [Show full text]
  • FOI 173: Girls Being Exposed
    FOI 173: Girls Being Exposed How many incidents of girls being exposed (girls sending a topless or nude photo to another student (usually a boy) who then sends it to others or puts it on the internet) are the school aware of and how many were reported to the police? No. Number of incidents Number of incidents Academy Name reported to the police 1. The Crest Academies (boys and girls Two Two Merged) 2. Heartlands Academy One None 3. Shenley Academy Four None 4. Parkwood Academy Four Three 5. North Birmingham Academy Nine One incident was reported to the police. The other 8 incidents were either dealt with by Social Services or parents were contacted directly. 6. The Oldham Academy North None N/A 7. St. Ursula's E-ACT Academy None N/A 8. Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy None N/A 9. E-ACT Blackley Academy None N/A 10. Willenhall E-ACT Academy Two None Social Services and the Children’s parents were informed 11. Burnham Park E-ACT Academy Four None 12. Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village Seven None Parents are always advised to contact the Police if they have not done so already 13. Sherwood E-ACT Academy Two One 14. Forest E-ACT Academy None N/A 15. Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy None N/A 16. West Walsall E-ACT Academy Two Two 17. Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy None N/A 18. The Parker E-ACT Academy None N/A 19. Nechells E-ACT Primary Academy None N/A 20. Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy None N/A 21.
    [Show full text]
  • The PTI Schools Programme and Schools Leadership Programme : Member Schools
    The PTI Schools Programme and Schools Leadership Programme : Member Schools (excluding Greater London) Member schools in Greater London East Midlands Subjects in the Schools Member of the Schools School Programme Leadership Programme Ashfield School Modern Foreign Languages Brooke Weston Academy Modern Foreign Languages Brookvale High School Music Caistor Yarborough Academy Maths Yes Carre's Grammar School History Yes Manor High School MFL and Science Yes Monks' Dyke Tennyson College Yes Northampton School for Boys Geography and MFL Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Yes Spalding Grammar School Latin Yes University Academy Holbeach Geography Weavers Academy MFL Art, English, Geography, History, William Farr CE School Yes Maths, MFL, Music and Science Eastern England Subjects in the Schools Member of the Schools School Programme Leadership Programme City of Norwich School History Mathematics and Modern Foreign Coleridge Community College Languages English, History, Art, Music, Davenant Foundation School Science and Modern Foreign Yes Languages Downham Market Academy Yes Harlington Upper School History Hedingham School and Sixth Geography Form Luton Sixth Form College Latin Geography, History, Maths, Monk's Walk School Music, Science and Art Nene Park Academy English Mathematics and Modern Foreign Notre Dame High School Languages Ormiston Sudbury Academy Geography, History and Science Palmer's College English and Science Latin, Science, Mathematics and Parkside Community College Yes Modern Foreign Languages Passmores Academy MFL and Music Saffron
    [Show full text]
  • West Midlands Schools
    List of West Midlands Schools This document outlines the academic and social criteria you need to meet depending on your current secondary school in order to be eligible to apply. For APP City/Employer Insights: If your school has ‘FSM’ in the Social Criteria column, then you must have been eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your secondary schooling. If your school has ‘FSM or FG’ in the Social Criteria column, then you must have been eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your secondary schooling or be among the first generation in your family to attend university. For APP Reach: Applicants need to have achieved at least 5 9-5 (A*-C) GCSES and be eligible for free school meals OR first generation to university (regardless of school attended) Exceptions for the academic and social criteria can be made on a case-by-case basis for children in care or those with extenuating circumstances. Please refer to socialmobility.org.uk/criteria-programmes for more details. If your school is not on the list below, or you believe it has been wrongly categorised, or you have any other questions please contact the Social Mobility Foundation via telephone on 0207 183 1189 between 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday. School or College Name Local Authority Academic Criteria Social Criteria Abbot Beyne School Staffordshire 5 7s or As at GCSE FSM or FG Alcester Academy Warwickshire 5 7s or As at GCSE FSM Alcester Grammar School Warwickshire 5 7s or As at GCSE FSM Aldersley High School Wolverhampton 5 7s or As at GCSE FSM or FG Aldridge
    [Show full text]
  • Issue 96 27/01/2017 Ron Skelton M.Ed
    BROADWAY ACADEMY Issue 96 27/01/2017 Ron Skelton M.Ed. B Phil. B.Ed (Hons). NPQH. LLE. FRSA NewsletterHeadteacher of Broadway Academy, The Broadway, Birmingham B20 3DP Our Children, Our Community, Believe it can be done! Headteacher’s ‘Thought For The Week’ Reward Trips Hello all At Broadway, we have introduced a The exams are only 16 weeks away – we are all working new reward system that provides extremely hard to ensure that our Year 11 and Sixth points for making the most effort, Form students achieve their full potential! We hope our completing homework to a high students will spend time revising; at home each day – a standard, making the most progress in little often – will yield some good results in the summer. lessons and gaining positive comments Parents can help, by monitoring the quantity and quality from teachers. The reward system of the students work and ensuring they do all they can to provides four categories Platinum, help them to attend school regularly – every day and Gold, Silver and Bronze. every lesson counts! If you have concerns or need help For our Platinum and Bronze students, we organised a with your son or daughter, please do not hesitate to ask trip to Star City, to have a nice meal and see a film. The for assistance from their subject teachers, Mrs Palmer- Film that we chose was ‘Lion’ which is a true story all Mills, Mr Robbins, Miss Wojcieszyn, Mr Taylor, Mr about a young boy who is split up from his family and gets Chauhan, Mr Stewart or myself.
    [Show full text]
  • Birmingham City Council Learning, Culture And
    BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL LEARNING, CULTURE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2018 AT 13:30 HOURS IN COMMITTEE ROOMS 3 & 4, COUNCIL HOUSE, VICTORIA SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM, B1 1BB A G E N D A 1 NOTICE OF RECORDING/WEBCAST The Chairman to advise/meeting to note that this meeting will be webcast for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council's Internet site (www.civico.net/birmingham) and that members of the press/public may record and take photographs except where there are confidential or exempt items. 2 APOLOGIES To receive any apologies. 3 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS Members are reminded that they must declare all relevant pecuniary and non pecuniary interests arising from any business to be discussed at this meeting. If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared a Member must not speak or take part in that agenda item. Any declarations will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 4 ACTION NOTES 3 - 6 To confirm the action notes of the meeting held on the 14 November 2018. 5 SCHOOL ATTAINMENT AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT 7 - 90 Anne Ainsworth, Acting Corporate Director, Children and Young People, Julie Young, Interim AD, Education Safeguarding, Tim Boyes, CEX, Tracy Ruddle, Director of Continuous School Improvement, BEP and Shagufta Anwar, Senior Intelligence Officer in attendance. Page 1 of 106 6 SCHOOL ADMISSIONS AND FAIR ACCESS 91 - 100 Julie Young, Interim AD Education Safeguarding and Alan Michell, Interim Lead for School Admissions and Fair Access in attendance. 7 WORK PROGRAMME 101 - 106 For discussion. 8 DATE OF FUTURE MEETINGS To note the dates of future meetings on the following Wednesdays at 1330 hours in the Council House, Committee Rooms 3 & 4 as follows:- 9 January, 2019 6 February, 2019 6 March, 2019 17 April, 2019 9 REQUEST(S) FOR CALL IN/COUNCILLOR CALL FOR ACTION/PETITIONS RECEIVED (IF ANY) To consider any request for call in/councillor call for action/petitions (if received).
    [Show full text]
  • Royal Holloway University of London Aspiring Schools List for 2020 Admissions Cycle
    Royal Holloway University of London aspiring schools list for 2020 admissions cycle Accrington and Rossendale College Addey and Stanhope School Alde Valley School Alder Grange School Aldercar High School Alec Reed Academy All Saints Academy Dunstable All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham All Saints Church of England Academy Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Altrincham College of Arts Amersham School Appleton Academy Archbishop Tenison's School Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Ark William Parker Academy Armthorpe Academy Ash Hill Academy Ashington High School Ashton Park School Askham Bryan College Aston University Engineering Academy Astor College (A Specialist College for the Arts) Attleborough Academy Norfolk Avon Valley College Avonbourne College Aylesford School - Sports College Aylward Academy Barnet and Southgate College Barr's Hill School and Community College Baxter College Beechwood School Belfairs Academy Belle Vue Girls' Academy Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Benfield School Berkshire College of Agriculture Birchwood Community High School Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Stopford's School Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College Blessed William Howard Catholic School Bloxwich Academy Blythe Bridge High School Bolton College Bolton St Catherine's Academy Bolton UTC Boston High School Bourne End Academy Bradford College Bridgnorth Endowed School Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Bristnall Hall Academy Brixham College Broadgreen International School, A Technology
    [Show full text]
  • Schools and Libraries 2Q2016 Funding Year 2015 Authorizations - 4Q2015 Page 1 of 182
    Universal Service Administrative Company Appendix SL27 Schools and Libraries 2Q2016 Funding Year 2015 Authorizations - 4Q2015 Page 1 of 182 Applicant Name City State Primary Authorized 100 ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 11,790.32 4-J SCHOOL GILLETTE WY 207.11 A + ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DALLAS TX 19,122.48 A + CHILDRENS ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLUMBUS OH 377.16 A B C UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERRITOS CA 308,684.37 A SPECIAL PLACE SANTA ROSA CA 8,500.00 A W BEATTIE AVTS DISTRICT ALLISON PARK PA 1,189.32 A+ ARTS ACADEMY COLUMBUS OH 20,277.16 A-C COMM UNIT SCHOOL DIST 262 ASHLAND IL 518.70 A.C.E. CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TUCSON AZ 1,530.03 A.M. STORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PALESTINE TX 34,799.00 AAA ACADEMY BLUE ISLAND IL 39,446.55 AACL CHARTER SCHOOL COLORADO SPRINGS CO 10,848.59 AAS-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SAN DIEGO CA 2,785.82 ABBOTSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ABBOTSFORD WI 6,526.23 ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY ABERDEEN ID 2,291.04 ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 ABERDEEN WA 54,176.10 ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 58 ABERDEEN ID 8,059.20 ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 6-1 ABERDEEN SD 13,560.24 ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL SAINT LOUIS MO 320.70 ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY CLARKS SUMMIT PA 208.81 ABINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ABINGTON PA 19,710.58 ABINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ABINGTON MA 573.19 ABSAROKEE SCHOOL DIST 52-52 C ABSAROKEE MT 16,093.91 ABSECON PUBLIC LIBRARY ABSECON NJ 372.26 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACAD MARGATE FL 1,524.99 ACADEMIA ADVENTISTA DEL CENTRO RAMON RIVERA SAN SEBASTIAN PR 1,057.75 PEREZ ACADEMIA ADVENTISTA DEL NORESTE AGUADILLA PR 5,434.40 ACADEMIA ADVENTISTA DEL NORTE ARECIBO PR 7,157.47 ACADEMIA ADVENTISTA DR.
    [Show full text]
  • Young Peoples Parliament Holiday Programmes
    A bum per Edi tion HAOS Newsletter 2021 ! Activities and programs for children, young people and families in Handsworth GREEN MENTOR COMMUNITY CONNECTORS EDUCATIONAL NETWORKS FAMILY FOOD HUB PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PERFORMING ARTS YOUNG PEOPLES PARLIAMENT HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES www.haos.org.uk Twitter @Handsworthschs THIS YEARS STORY D E B O R A H B O N N I Q U E - E D U C A T I O N A N D E N G A G E M E N T M A N A G E R H A O S Hello All, (schools, pupils, families and community partners) Well what a year it has been, pandemics, lockdowns, and everything in between, but through these unprecedented times, our number one priority at HAOS has remained serving as the voice of our member schools, our children and families and our community. Handsworth Association of Schools (HAOS) aim is to enhance the life chances of our children and young people by bringing together communities in Handsworth and beyond. We are one of the longest standing school partnerships in Birmingham with an active membership of over 25 Primary and secondary schools. This bumper edition is full of all the exciting HAOS projects and initiatives that have taken place since March 2020. On behalf of our HAOS team we would like to say a huge thank you for making this an AMAZING time as all this would not have be possible without your support and participation. Thank you for helping us to make it all happen and we look forward to continuing to build the partnership with, schools, children, young people, families and our wider community.
    [Show full text]
  • Primary Schools
    Appendix 2a Proposed Published Admission Numbers - September 2019 Birmingham City Council (the local authority) is the admissions authority for community and voluntary controlled schools in Birmingham. This document is a record of proposed Published Admission Numbers (PANs) for these schools. A PAN figure for a school does not include places reserved for pupils with a statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Reserved places are admitted in addition to the PAN. Admission to these reserved places is coordinated through a referral process by the Birmingham City Council Special Educational Needs, Assessment and Review service (SENAR). For a full list of schools offering Resource Base provision please see: Schools with Resource Bases for SEN . Due to the continued changes in Birmingham’s school population as a result of fluctuating birth rates and increased levels of cohort growth, we continue to engage with a number of schools throughout the year to discuss proposed changes to PANs. Any proposed changes to admission numbers or creation of Resource Base places are consulted on as required in accordance with due guidance. Reception Intake - Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools Infant, Primary & All-through Schools DFE PAN PAN No. School Name Sep 2018 Sep 2019 Comments 2010 Adderley Primary School 90 90 2153 Allens Croft Primary School 60 60 2062 Anderton Park Primary School 90 90 2479 Anglesey Primary School 90 90 2300 Arden Primary School 90 90 2026 Banners Gate Primary School 60 60 2014 Barford Primary School 60 60 2017 Beeches Infant School 90 90 2239 Bellfield Infant School (NC) 60 60 2456 Bells Farm Junior and Infant 30 30 School 2435 Benson Community School 60 60 2025 Birches Green Infant School 60 60 2297 Birchfield Community School 90 90 2254 Blakesley Hall Primary School 90 90 2402 Boldmere Infant School & 90 90 Current consultation Nursery underway for a proposed Resource Base at the school.
    [Show full text]
  • Secondary Schools Open Sessions 2016
    2015 Autumn Term Secondary Schools Open Sessions 2016 To apply online visit: www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions Secondary Schools Open Sessions – 2015 Autumn Term Please see enclosed a list of secondary school open sessions dates and times. There is no substitute for seeing things for yourself. That is why the majority of schools hold open days and evenings when parents can visit and talk to teachers and current pupils. We believe this provides a good opportunity for you to get the feel of the school, and strongly encourage you to attend before submitting your secondary transfer application by the final closing date of 2 November 2015. The parents’ information booklet ‘Secondary Education 2016 – Opportunities for your child in Birmingham’ is available to view at www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions. The booklet includes information to help you see if your child would have met the oversubscription criteria for a particular school in the past three years. You should consider this information carefully as a guide to whether you have a realistic chance of being offered a place at a school. However, please note that due to population changes from year to year there is no guarantee that the trend in past years will be repeated. Birmingham City Council Directorate for People School Admissions and Pupil Placements PO Box 16513 Birmingham B2 2FF www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions STOP PRESS: School Date Morning* Afternoon Evening Holyhead School Thursday 17 September 6.00 – 8.00 *Morning visits are by Open days: appointment only Monday
    [Show full text]
  • Devices and 4G Wireless Routers Progress Data As of 27 August 2020
    Devices and 4G Wireless Routers Data as of 27 August Ad-hoc notice – laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers for disadvantaged and vulnerable children: by academy trust, and local authority. August 2020 Devices and 4G Wireless Routers Data Contents Introduction 3 Progress data 4 Definitions 8 Data Quality 9 Get technology support for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Introduction Laptops and tablets have been provided for disadvantaged and vulnerable families, children and young people who did not have access to them through another source, to enable access to remote education and social care services during the coronavirus (COVID-19). Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers were given to local authorities (LAs) and academy trusts (trusts), who will own the devices and distribute them to families, children and young people. LAs and trusts could receive digital devices for: • care leavers • children and young people aged 0 to 19, or young children’s families, with a social worker • disadvantaged year 10 pupils Internet access was also provided through 4G wireless routers for any of the following people who did not have it: • care leavers • secondary school pupils with a social worker • disadvantaged year 10 pupils The Department for Education ordered over 200,000 laptops and tablets and over 50,000 4G wireless routers based on its estimate of the number of children and young people in the eligible categories set out above. LAs and trusts were invited to forecast the number of devices they needed to support children and young people, who they were responsible for, in the eligible categories.
    [Show full text]