PROSPECTUS 2018-2019

Enlightening minds, changing lives Enlightening minds, changing lives CONTENTS

Welcome 5

About 6

Mission Statement 9

Vision and Ethos 10

Life at High School 12

Teaching and Learning 15

Information for parents 17

Meeting you 18

3 Our vision is underpinned by our Christian principles and values of knowledge; determination and love

4 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to this insight into our ‘extra ordinary’ school where I have adopted a simple maxim. “If it is not good enough for my own children, it is not good enough for students at Chertsey High School”.

We are a non-faith school which In order to achieve this, we place a strong welcomes children from different emphasis on a traditional approach to faiths and non-faith backgrounds but education, where respect and discipline we have strong Christian principles contribute to success in examinations. and we expect all children, staff and Core subjects including English and Maths stakeholders (our parents, carers and are crucial to your child’s future life chances Governing Body members) to respect and are given top priority in our curriculum. them. Our vision is underpinned by our Christian principles and values of We have created a school where we will knowledge, determination and love. encourage children to develop a strong set These values are shared by all staff, of values for life; the knowledge in order governors and students, inspiring all that to make right choices in life; determination we do. Ultimately we aim for all our to never settle for second best; respect Zelia Munnik students to leave Chertsey High School for others; a responsible attitude towards Headteacher, Chertsey High School as life-long learners demonstrating the community and pride in themselves. Curiosity, Aspiration, Resilience, Respect and Equality. What unites our talented teachers is an optimism and a belief in our young Each child at Chertsey High School is people. We believe in our young people unique, they are loved and valued. They so that they can achieve more than they deserve the best and that is what we dreamed possible, and they will do so, aim to give them. They are our greatest again and again! ambassadors and they are supported by a team of staff united in encouraging, The best way, of course, to find the right guiding, motivating and challenging each school is to visit. Many parents comment one of them to be the best they can be. that choosing a school is like choosing ‘The Chertsey High Way’ is about saying a house: it has to feel right. I would to our students tell us about your dreams encourage you to visit us to experience and we will help you fulfil them - there is the school, to meet the staff, me and no ceiling to your ambitions here. most importantly, our students. You will be warmly welcomed. Our aim is to prepare students to achieve academically and socially for the life and I am honoured to be the Headteacher careers ahead of them. As parents, we here and I look forward to welcoming you wish our children to grow up to lead and your family to Chertsey High School. fulfilled lives, enjoy healthy lifestyles and make a positive contribution to the wider world. At Chertsey High School we want nothing less. We want to make sure that every child can contribute fully and Zelia Munnik positively to society. Headteacher, Chertsey High School 5 about

Chertsey High School is a brand new secondary school for Chertsey, catering for boys and girls aged 11- 16, opened in September 2017 for As a Trust, we 120 Year 7 pupils. It is a school for believe that every the whole community established pupil deserves a by the Bourne Education Trust and good education that supported by its strategic partner, enables them to be Salesian School in Chertsey. the best they can possibly be The Bourne Education Trust is a -based multi trust made up of nine schools, Auriol Junior School, Epsom and Ewell High School, Brookwood Primary School, , Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, Sayes Court Primary School, Sythwood Primary School, and The Matthew Arnold School and our very own Chertsey High School, the Trust’s new free school. The Trust has an outstanding record of school improvement. Salesian School is the Trust’s strategic partner and is itself both outstanding and one of the government’s national teaching schools. It is supporting us in opening Chertsey High School and will be intricately involved in our educational delivery as we evolve. We are extremely proud of our school-to-school support network and collaborative ethos that permeates right across the Trust and Salesian School. As a Trust, we believe that every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be.

6 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 As a trust, we believe: Learning will: • That every pupil deserves a good education that • Embrace creative and innovative approaches that enables them to be the best they can possibly be. engage pupils. • That every individual in our community of schools • Reflect planning between experts and teachers (our pupils, staff, families and friends) is important to ensure the accessibility of the work. and has something to contribute. • Have pace and a relentless focus on progress. • In building an exciting and creative climate for • Use modern technology and virtualisation. learning within a safe and supportive environment. • Be personalised so it is relevant to each pupil and • In working together and sharing best practice. ensure challenge. • In ensuring the personal and professional • Be tailored to the needs of key groups for whom development for all members of staff so that they appropriate programmes of study will be devised. have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools. • Reflect a balanced but challenging curriculum. • In accountability based on honesty and • Enable progress to higher education and/or responsibility in all our relationships. employment.

Our promise is that every Collaboration will pupil can expect to: ensure that: • Be known by our staff. • Best practice is shared and staff across our trust • Experience an aspirational culture in which we exhibit the highest levels of professionalism. refuse to accept barriers to achievement. • The areas of greatest need are well supported • Have ambitious targets and access to appropriate and show rapid and sustained improvement. resources to support their learning. • Transition between all key stages is an area • Meet and talk with our staff regularly about their of excellence and learning reflects excellent learning and progress. knowledge and understanding of the different programmes of study. • Learn within the classroom with appropriate support and to receive extra help when necessary. • The trust produces flexible and experienced professionals capable of career progression. • Have their learning and progress and that of their peers effectively tracked. • New staff are well-supported and receive an excellent introduction to the profession. • Experience peer-to-peer support within the classroom rather than having total reliance on adults. • Resources are shared and economies of scale are achieved. • Experience a caring and supportive culture in which every individual is safe and can thrive.

7 ABOUT CONTINUED

Professional development will: • Deliver outstanding professionals to work across our trust. • Be tailored to meet different standards and needs. • Focus on teaching and learning and on developing future leaders. • Support the needs of our pupils and take account of the stage of development of each school. • Be delivered by inspirational experts.

Accountability: • Pupils and staff will understand what they have to achieve and how to do this. • Performance will always be measured against the The Trust’s Chief Executive is Alex Russell. Alex most ambitious targets. Russell is a highly successful headteacher with 12 • Pupils and staff will be held to account for their years’ experience in two schools and described targets and progress towards them. by Ofsted as ‘visionary and inspirational.’ He has an outstanding school improvement record having • Pupil premium will be used to accelerate the taken Epsom and Ewell High School, the founder progress of vulnerable pupils. school of the trust, from special measures in 2009 • Every member of staff will undergo performance to a ‘good’ judgment just 9 months later. Epsom management termly. and Ewell High School is a national support school, • Good and outstanding teaching will be the norm. recipient of the SSAT’s outstanding achievement award and is now in the top 2% nationally for value • Issues will not be allowed to fester; interventions added. The school has a track record of developing will be honest and based on objective information. future leaders from within the school and the trust • Governing bodies will know their schools and and providing outstanding peer-led, school-to-school hold them to account. support in primary, secondary and special schools.

8 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 our mission

Chertsey High School is committed to offering an education that provides pupils with the self- confidence, knowledge and social skills that will enable them to make the most of life’s opportunities.

During their time at Chertsey High School, we want our pupils to develop not only their academic knowledge and practical skills, but also the independence and resilience that will help them to succeed in higher education and employment.

We want pupils leaving Chertsey High School as confident young adults, ready to make a valid contribution to society whilst being able to turn their life long dreams into reality.

9 vision & ethos

We will foster mutual care, respect and ambition for all by providing the highest quality learning and teaching resulting in the highest levels of achievement.

Chertsey High School: Enlightening minds, changing lives Chertsey High School creates a community with the highest aspirations, underpinned by a Christian ethos and Christian values and but warmly welcoming and open to those of other faiths or none. Dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all learners, the school serves the local community by providing an outstanding quality of education within an environment of trust, tolerance and mutual respect.

Valuing every individual within our community Every pupil at Chertsey High School can expect to be known and genuinely cared for by the staff within a caring and supportive culture in which every individual is safe and can thrive. The learning and progress of all pupils are tracked on an ongoing basis against personalised targets, preparing them to face their future challenges with confidence. Every pupil is supported and guided to achieve their full potential and meet regularly with staff to discuss their performance and access any additional help or resources that they may require.

10 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 Creating innovative and creative climates for learning At Chertsey High School, learning embraces creative and innovative approaches that engage pupils. We utilise modern technology and visualisation to maintain pace and interest and support new ways of learning and an ‘anytime, anywhere’ philosophy. Programmes of study are tailored to individual needs to ensure that all pupils can access the broad and balanced curriculum which will facilitate progress to higher education, apprenticeship or employment.

Delivering inspirational teaching and learning Chertsey High School’s team of outstanding, qualified teaching professionals work across the school to ensure that best practice is shared and that all staff exhibit the highest levels of professionalism. Our ongoing programme of continuing professional development for teachers will be delivered by experts, focusing strongly on teaching and learning and on developing a talented group of future leaders. Every member of staff undergoes performance management termly and good and outstanding teaching is therefore the norm across the school.

Providing an exciting programme of enrichment activities There are opportunities for extended afternoon sessions so that all pupils can participate in enrichment activities, including music and sport. These activities are integrated into school life to give participants a sense of purpose, focus and achievement in their non-academic studies. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding enrichment programme of personal development for young people which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.

11 life at chertsey high school

Building our community The success of Chertsey High School is built on the foundations of a strong and happy school community and supported by the philosophy of respect towards not only yourself but also others. It is the responsibility of every pupil, parent and member of staff to sustain this through the positive relationships we have within the school. We have exceedingly high expectations and will not settle for second best.

All pupils deserve an equal chance and a level playing field. We do not tolerate underperformance, but we are also extremely supportive whilst setting targets and monitoring progress towards them. All individuals within the community are valued and we Our house system fosters a sense of community, continuously ensure that Chertsey High School has where each pupil can make a valuable contribution an ethos of respect for all staff and children within through activities such as sports matches, creative the school community. competitions and charity fundraising. House assemblies – with input from pupils, staff and visiting We have appointed outstanding staff who share our speakers enhance the feeling of family, whilst also passion for building a new school. All our staff are promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural committed to ensuring that ‘no child slips through development. the net’ and that the many talents our pupils have, will be identified and nurtured. Pupil leadership Each house has a pupil leadership council made House System up of 4 prefects with a Head Boy and Head Girl Our academic success will be underpinned by the across the school. The Pupil Leadership Council strong pastoral support that we provide for our is complemented by a team of pupils across the pupils, the bedrock of which will be a highly effective year group with a large variety of responsibilities house system. and opportunities for our pupils to gain confidence and leadership qualities throughout their time Pastoral support begins even before pupils join at Chertsey High School as House Council, the school, with our comprehensive transition Competition Captains and Peer Mentors. programme – including visits to our feeder primary schools; 1:1 meetings with pupils and their parents and carers and taster days for Year 6 pupils – ensuring a smooth and happy transfer to secondary school. Once at Chertsey High School, pupils join one of our house teams.

12 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 Transition Moving from primary school to secondary school brings new challenges and exciting opportunities for pupils. At Chertsey High School we do everything we can to help pupils to settle in quickly and make the most of their first two years. The transition from How will we help your son or daughter settle in at Chertsey High? primary to secondary Before pupils join the school: is one of the most • We will have a dedicated transition team who visit all the important steps any local primary schools and meet the pupils. child can take. We will • We will meet all our parents at welcome evenings and school interviews. be there to hold their • We will have two induction days for pupils in July. hand along the way After pupils join the school: • Parents will meet form tutors in October, subject teachers in December and have a Raising Achievement Day just before Easter. • You will receive a report on your child’s progress three times per year. • Enrichment activities will take place throughout the academic year to engage and enthuse pupils.

How will we help pupils to learn to succeed? • Curriculum – we will focus on basic skills in Key Stage 3: English and Reading, Maths, Science and Languages. We will also give pupils variety, with subjects such as Technologies, Sports, Humanities and Creative subjects so that they are fully prepared for the next steps in to Key Stage 4. • Year 7 Graduation ceremony – at the end of Year 7, pupils have to graduate from Year 7 in order to progress to Year 8. Graduation is based on effort and attitude, not on ability.

13 life at chertsey high school CONtinued

We will have high expectations of our students, and the first two years will A typical week at Chertsey be spent learning High School the skills, good Pupils are welcome in school from 8am onwards each day for library work and access to the school canteen. habits and values they will need to be The school timetable is organised into 25 one-hour lessons each week. There are five lessons a day, over an alternating successful at school two-week schedule (Week A and Week B). The day also incorporates registration, assembly time and movement time to allow specialist staff to travel between our school site and that of our strategic partner.

A typical week for a year seven pupil looks like this:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Registration/Assembly 08:50 - 09:10 Period 1 09:10 - 10:10 Maths English Maths English Maths Break 10:10 - 10:25 Period 2 10:25 - 11:25 Science Languages Science Science History Travel 11:25 - 11:35 Period 3 11:35 - 12:35 Languages RE Computing Geography RE Lunch break 12:35 - 13:20 Period 4 13:20 - 14:20 English History PE Creative Arts Technology Travel 14:20 - 14:30 Period 5 14:30 - 15:30 Creative Arts PSHE PE Creative Arts Technology

14 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 teaching and learning

Great teaching and learning are at the heart of everything The curriculum offered is largely a we do at Chertsey High School. Our teaching staff is traditional one, enabling the overwhelming majority of pupils to achieve the English of the highest calibre and are passionate about the Baccalaureate at the end of Key Stage subjects they teach, delivering engaging, challenging and 4. The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a rigorous lessons which meet the needs of the individual. school performance measure. It allows people to see how many pupils get a grade We believe firmly in the ‘Growth Mindset’ approach to C or above in the core academic subjects learning, where we actively develop a pupil’s belief in at key stage 4 (English, mathematics, themselves and their ability to achieve anything they set history or geography, the sciences and a their mind to if they work hard enough. Learning from language). mistakes and perfecting one’s skills are key to helping Subjects taught at Key Stages 3 and pupils take responsibility for their own progress and 4 include: English, Maths, Science, achieve their full potential. We are passionate about Humanities (Geography and History and developing resilient and responsible learners who have a Religious Education), Music, Drama, Art & Technology, Modern Foreign Languages real love of learning and a desire to succeed regardless (French and Spanish), and PE. of the challenges life may throw at them.

15 teaching and learning Continued

Beyond the Curriculum We are passionate about learning outside the classroom and all pupils are actively encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities. Each curriculum area offers its own range of extra-curricular clubs and activities, from music and drama clubs, to sports teams and games. We work closely with other local primary and secondary schools to ensure that our pupils are able to take part in a range of events, clubs, trips and competitions. Our planned extra-curricular activities include: • A range of team sports, games and competitions • Curriculum based day trips and visits within the local area and beyond Premises & facilities • Modern foreign language experiences and visits We are very pleased that unlike many new schools we will be based from day one on our permanent site. We have • Talks and presentations from outside speakers extensive sports fields shared with Abbey Rangers Football • Music and Drama performances both at Chertsey High Club and are working with Abbey Rangers and our funding School and in conjunction with other local schools partners to have a new 3G pitch installed by Easter 2018.

Additional Educational Work will continue during 2017-2018 so that by Easter Needs 2019 the site will be complete. Lessons are planned to meet the needs of individuals, We are very excited that the following are part of our design: with dedicated support available to help pupils who have additional learning needs. Expertise from our local • A new state of the art sports block incorporating family of schools is available where specialist advice and courts for ball sports and facilities for artistic and guidance are needed. Please contact us directly should dance sports you wish to discuss your child’s individual learning needs. • A new teaching block to support our focus on the academic curriculum and provide the shortfall in Sixth Form classroom spaces There are no plans at this stage for Chertsey High School • An IT infrastructure designed to support education so to have its own Sixth Form as there is currently enough that computing skills can be developed and utilised in capacity in the local area. Pupils at Chertsey High School all subjects in addition to discrete computer science will be given all the support and guidance they need lessons when it comes to choosing their post 16 options, and we will work to ensure that pupils are helped to choose • Specialist areas for science, technology, catering and the pathway that best suits their individual skills and the arts career aspirations. We are fortunate to be surrounded • Community spaces and facilities to support small by an excellent range of providers, including Brooklands group work such as literacy and numeracy including College, , , Salesian library and learning resource facilities. School Sixth Form, Strodes College, and many others. There will be opportunities for our pupils to work with Should a pupil wish to transfer to Salesian Sixth Form us on the development of the design of the building. This College, their application will take priority over other is a unique opportunity for our first cohort of pupils to non-Salesian School pupils. share the excitement of developing this new school.

16 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 information for parents

Applying to Chertsey High Uniform

Chertsey High School will be admitting 150 pupils As a school, we enjoy a reputation for high standards. into Year 7 in September 2018. Application to With parental support and a clear statement of our Chertsey High School is via Surrey Education expectation, we can encourage everyone to enhance Admissions service who co-ordinate our our image and identify with Chertsey High School. applications. We see the wearing of our school uniform as an endorsement of this policy.

The closing date for applications is: We believe that pupils should come to school showing that they mean to work and that means that pupils 31st October 2017 at Chertsey High School will be expected to wear National Offer Day is: 1st March 2018 appropriate uniform at all times, including on the way to and from school. Sanctions will be imposed if pupils are not wearing the correct uniform or come to school without the correct equipment.

Our uniform policy is available on our school website and sent out to all pupils who are offered a place at the school.

Uniform Supplier School Uniform direct 1 Park Court, 1 Pyrford Road, West , KT14 6SD Tel: 020 8544 5440 (option 2) www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk

17 Information for parents

Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your queries of views

Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your queries or views about Chertsey High School.

Zelia Munnik, Headteacher Email: [email protected] Laura Ridley, Assistant Headteacher Email: [email protected] Clare Struthers, Office Administrator Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ChertseyHigh Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChertseyHighSchool Website: www.chertseyhighschool.co.uk

18 Chertsey High School - Prospectus 2018-2019 www.chertseyhighschool.co.uk

Bourne Education Trust trading as Chertsey High School Registered number: 07768726 Registered address: Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW