THE CHANTRY SCHOOL

SCHOOL HANDBOOK

2015-2016

Dr Andrew Dickenson Headteacher

September 2015

GENERAL INFORMATION The Chantry School

HANDBOOK - CONTENTS

Information

General Information School details Location Map of school Governors Staff – Teaching Support Peripatetic Friends Term dates – 2015/2016 Term dates – 2016/2017

Daily Routines School day times Assemblies Break and lunchtimes Form Tutors Sick children and first aid Policy on charging for activities Learning Resource Centre and Reprographics

Student Support Uniform Behaviour (see Policies) (Also includes information on Rewards)) Rewards Y11 - Prefects Bullying (see Policy) Child Protection (see Policy) Admissions and Liaison – (see Policy) SEN (inc. Disability) (see Policy) Consultation Evenings Lost Property Time 4U Young People’s Service Description

Curriculum Assessment (see Policy) The School Curriculum 2915-2016 CPSE (see Policy) Sex Education (see Policy) Work Experience (see Careers Policy) Careers (see Policy)

SCHOOL POLICY DOCUMENTS : See School Website. www.chantry.worcs.sch.uk

THE CHANTRY SCHOOL

MARTLEY WORCESTER WR6 6QA

Telephone: (01886) 887100 Fax: (01886) 887102 e-mail: [email protected] www.chanty.worcs.sch.uk

HEADTEACHER: Andrew Dickenson CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS: Tim Nott DEPUTY HEADTEACHER: Nicola Clear ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: Gretta Hayes ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: Lisa Seabright BUSINESS MANAGER: Allison Bill

(The Chantry High School opened in 1963 and was reorganised in 1983 as a Co-educational comprehensive school.) The Chantry School turned Academy on 1st July 2011. There are approx. 714 pupils on roll from 11-16 years of age.

THE CHANTRY CATCHMENT AREA – please contact school for map of Catchment area.

Abberley Astley Broadheath Clifton on Teme Grimley Hallow Holt Kenswick Shelsley Kings Stanford/Orleton Stockton

And parts of and

THE GOVERNING BODY – September 2015

Mr Tim Nott Mrs Lucinda Irish Mr Paul Wilcox Chair of Governors The Chantry School The Manse Prickley Hill Farm Martley Chapel House Hockhams Lane Worcs Moseley road Martley WR6 6QA Hallow Worcester WR6 6RE Worcester Community 01886 887100 Staff 01886 812277 07780 115 358 Parent Dr Andrew Dickenson Mr Peter Jackson The Chantry School 100 Hallow Road Martley Worcester WR2 6DD Worcester WR6 6QA Headteacher Community

01886 887100 [email protected] Mrs Jan Basford Mr Dick Jeavons-Fellows Orchard House Pool House Farm Main Road Studd Lane Hallow Worcester WR2 6PW Worcs WR6 6AU 01905 641661 Parent 01299 896155 Community

Mr Simon Butler Mrs Catherine Knight The Coach House The Old Village Stores Laughehrne Park The Village Martley Abberley Worcss WR6 6RQ Worcs WR6 6BN Community 07780 115 358 Parent 01299 896093 Mr Paul Cumming Mr Trevor King Warwick House Park Farm Farmhouse Church Lane Hockhams Lane Little Witley Great Witley Worcs Worcs WR6 6JZ WR6 9LP L.A. 01886 812177 Parent 01886 888832 Mrs Pam Cumming Mrs Pat Owen Warwick House ‘The Laurels’ Church Lane Jury Lane Little Witley Martley Worcs Worcs WR6 6PF WR6 9LP Community Community 001886 888406 01886 888832 Mrs T Hollyhead Mrs Caroline Palethorpe Company Secretary The Chantry School Hillyfieds Mrs Allison Bill Martley Road Clerk to Governors Worcs Oldwood Mrs Sue Kinsey WR6 6QA The Chantry School Worcs WR15 8PW 01886 887100 01886 887100 Staff 01584 819762 Community

TEACHING STAFF 2015-2016 (updated May 2016)

Headteacher: Dr Andrew Dickenson, BSc, PhD, NPQH AD Deputy Headteacher: Mrs N Clear, B.A.Hons NC Assistant Deputy Headteacher: Mrs G Hayes, B.Ed. GH Assistant Headteacher: Mrs L Seabright, B.A.Hons., NPQH LS

ART DEPARTMENT Head of Art, Teacher of Art Mrs L Jennings, B.A.Hons LCJ Teacher of Art: Ms C Haley, B.A.Hons (part-time) CH Teacher of Art/Textiles: Miss E Hawkins, B.Ed. EH

BUSINESS STUDIES: Head of Business Studies/Teacher Mrs H Archer, B.A.Hons (part-time) HA of Business Studies/Mod.Langs

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/ Teacher of D&T Mr N Neal, B.Tech (C.D.T.)Hons NN Teacher of DT/Child Dev: Mrs H Cullen, B.Ed.Hons. HC Assistant Head/Teacher of D&T: Mrs L Seabright, B.A.Hons. NPQH LS Teacher of D&T: Mrs N Hepburn, B.A.Hons. (part-time) NH Teacher of D&T: Temporary Mrs R Cartwright, B.A.Hons RC

DRAMA DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of Drama Miss J Poulter, B.A.Hons JP

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of English: Mrs A Bates, B.A.Hons. M.A. AB Teacher of English (2nd in Eng. Dept) Mrs R Marsh, B.A.Hons RM Teacher of English Mrs L Irish, B.A.Hons. (part-time) LI Teacher of English: Miss E Solomon, BSc (part-time) ES HoY 8 & Teacher of English: Mrs S Blunt, B.A.Hons SB Teacher of English: Temporary Mr N. Burford, B.A. (part-time) NB

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of Geog: Mrs C Rudall, BSc CR Teacher of Geog: Mr R Allison, B.A.Hons. (part-time) RA

HISTORY DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Head of Humanities/ Teacher of History: Mr I Richards, B.A.Hons. IR CPSE Co-ordinator & Teacher of History: Mr S Day, B.A.Hons. SD

I.C.T. Head of Computing and ICT: Ms J Dowding, B.A. Hons JD

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of Maths: Mrs J Howes, B.Ed.Hons JUH Assistant Head & Teacher of Maths: Mrs G Hayes, B.Ed. GH HoY 11 & Teacher of Maths: Mrs C Edwards, B.Ed.Hons CE Teacher of Maths (2nd in Maths Dept) Mrs L Judge, B.A.Hons LJ Teacher of Maths: Mrs D Lord, BSc (Hons) DL Teacher of Maths: Temporary Mrs D Townsend, B.Ed DT

MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Mod. Lang teacher: Mrs H Morgan, B.A.Hons HM Teacher of Mod. Lang: Mr S McCauley, B.A.Hons SM Teacher of Mod. Lang: Mrs S Dark, B.A. Hons SED

MUSIC DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of Music: Mrs M Masters, G.R.N.C.M. MM Teacher of Music: Mrs C Foster, B.A.Hons (part-time) CF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPT: Head of Dept/Teacher of P.E: Mr A Stone, B.A.Hons, NPQSL AS Head of Girls’ PE/Teacher of P.E: Miss J Cooke, BSc. Hons JEC HoY 7 & Teacher of P.E: Mrs K Doyle, B.Ed.Hons KD HoY 9 & Teacher of P.E: Mr J Hill, B.A.Hons JRH Teacher of P.E/SENCo Miss R Robinson, BSc.Hons RR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Head of Dept/Teacher of R.E: Miss M Palmer, B.A.Hons (part-time) MP Humanities teacher: Miss K A Davies, B.A.BSc. Hons KAD

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Head of Dept/Teacher of Science: Mr D Howard, B.Ed Hons, M.A. DH Headteacher/Teacher of Science Dr A Dickenson, BSc, PhD, NPQH AD Teacher of Science: (2nd in Science Dept) Mrs J Wallis, B.Sc.Hons JAW HoY 10 & Teacher of Science: Mrs K Miles, BSc.Hons KM Teacher of Science: Mrs K Bailey, BSc.Hons KB Teacher of Science: Miss E Coyle, BSc. Hons EC Teacher of Science: Miss B Marson, BSc.Hons BM Teacher of Science: Mr T Le Grove, BSc.Hons TL

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR SENCo/Teacher of P.E: Miss R Robinson, BSc.Hons RR

GOVERNORS – Sept 2015

Mr Tim Nott, Chairman - Community Dr Andrew Dickenson - Headteacher Mrs Jan Basford - Parent Mr Simon Butler - Parent Mr Paul Cumming - L.A. Mrs Pam Cumming - Community Mrs T Hollyhead - Staff Mrs Lucinda Irish - Staff Mr Peter Jackson, Vice Chairman - Community Mr Dick Jeavons-Fellows - Community Mr Trevor King - Parent Mrs Catherine Knight - Community Mrs Pat Owen - Community Mrs Caroline Palethorpe - Community Mr Paul Wilcox - Parent

Mrs S Kinsey - Clerk to Governors

ADMINISTRATION STAFF – Sept. 2015 (updated May 2016)

THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY FROM 8.00a.m. – 4.30p.m.

Administration Business Manager: Mrs A Bill - ALB Head’s P.A: Mrs A Gayden - AG Admin/Learning Mentor Mrs L Richardson - LR SIMS Manager: Mrs L Webster - LW Receptionist/Admin.Support: Mrs L Webb - LJW Receptionist: Mrs S Palmer - SueP Exams/Finance Officer: Mrs S Kinsey - SK Admin. (Supply/Resources): Ms A Jacques - AJ Learning Coach/DCC: Mrs T Hollyhead - TH BSU Manager: Mrs A Barry - ARB SIMS Support: Mrs C Clarke-Phillips - CP Admin. (Attendance Officer) Miss A Pearce - AP LLC Assistant Mrs V Warr - VW Finance Mrs S Abbott - SA Receptionist Mrs N Phillips - NP Admin. Support Mrs M Russell - MR Cover Supervisor Miss H Jarosinski - HJ

Technicians Laboratory Technician: Mr D Jones - DJ Laboratory Technician: Mr T Bennett - TB Workshop Technician: Mr P Priest - PP ICT Technician: Mr M Grove - MG D&T Technician: Mrs L Hobbs - LH ICT Technician: Mr E Southall - TS

Site Staff: Caretaker: Mr S Taylor - ST Groundsman/Assist. Caretaker: Mr A Parfitt - AJP Assist. Caretaker/Driver: Mr D Bird - DB

Teaching Assistants (SEN) Lunchtime Superintendents Mrs H Buono HB Mrs CA Taylor Mrs D Cant DC Mrs S Walters Mrs J Conyers JC Mrs V Perry Mrs L Fouweather LYF Mrs L Hobbs Mrs S Palmer SP Mrs C Palmer Mrs K Youngs KY Mrs J Daly Mrs L Farmer LF Mrs L Pickering LP Mrs E Rudd ER Mr D Lewis DPL

PERIPATETIC TUITION

Instrumental lessons can be taken up by any student. The lessons are either individual or in a group. The fees for these lessons vary, but as a rough guide a 30 minute individual lesson would be approximately £12. Instrumental teachers bill parents direct.

Students are withdrawn from Assemblies, Breaks, Lunchtimes, and lesson times on a rota system for 20 minutes – half an hour. They are expected to excuse themselves from lessons and make sure they make up any missed lessons/homework. Pupils are issued a yellow card for teachers’ to check lesson times.

Any problems encountered by staff should immediately be discussed with MM to make the children aware of their privilege and commitment. It would be appreciated if students are not subject to direct pressure.

Instrumental timetables are on display in the Music Centre. Instrumental teachers ensure lesson times are staggered weekly to avoid clashing directly with the same subject lesson. Problems with timetabling should be discussed directly with instrumental staff as they are responsible for setting lesson times.

Students leave their instruments in the Music Centre store room.

Instrumental Staff Timetable

Day Time Instrument Teacher Mon. 4 hours Piano/keyboard Mrs Carol Allen Mrs Tracey Norman Mon./Tues. 8 hours Singing Mrs Megan Webb Tues. 3 hours Violin Mr Jeremy Cole Tues/Thurs. 4 hours Guitar Mr David Gray Wed/Thurs. 10 hours Drum kit Mr Mark Archer Wed. 3 hours Guitar Mrs Karen McGowan t.b.a. 3 hours Flute

‘FRIENDS’ OF THE CHANTRY SCHOOL

The School has a flourishing ‘Friends’ Association.

Every parent of a child attending the school is a member, and there is no subscription. Officers and Committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting which is held in October. A broad programme of events for the ‘Friends’ is arranged each year. Meetings of the ‘Friends.’ take place usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The events include items of educational interest as well as social and fund raising activities about which staff and parents are notified well in advance.

The Association was formed in 1963 and has, since then, raised well over £100,000 towards school projects, such as the Music/Drama Room and Mini Bus. All Staff are welcome to join the Committee and become involved in its activities.

We have a designated area of the school website which holds records of meetings.

We have lively discussions about the quality and provision of education at The Chantry and we support the many, varied events organised by the school.

We have a Friends’ 200 club and welcome any new members.

The Chantry School

Term Dates 2015/2016 (amended) (Dates slightly different to those published by the Local Authority)

Autumn Term 2015: Term starts: Thur. 3rd September 2015 (Prof. Dev. Day 1) Fri. 4th September 2015 (Prof Dev. Day 2) Mon. 7th September 2015 – pupils start

Half-term: Mon. 26th October – Fri. 30th October 2015 Mon. 2nd November 2015 (Prof. Dev. Day 3)

Term ends: Fri. 18th December 2015

Spring term 2016: Term starts: Mon. 4th January 2016

Half-term: Mon. 15th February – Fri. 19th February 2016

Term ends: Wed. 23rd March 2016 - for pupils Thur. 24th March 2016 (Prof. Dev. Day 4)

Summer term 2016: Term starts: Mon. 11th April 2016

Half-term: Mon. 30th May – Fri. 3rd June 2016

Term Ends: Thur. 21st July 2016 (for pupils) Fri. 22nd July 2016 (Prof. Dev. Day 5)

Other dates: Good Friday Fri. 25th March 2016 Easter Monday Mon. 28th March 2016 May Day Mon. 2nd May 2016 Whitsun Bank holiday Mon. 30th May 2016

The Chantry School

Term Dates 2016/2017 (Dates slightly different to those published by the Local Authority)

Autumn Term 2016: Term starts: *Thur. 1st September 2016 (Prof. Dev. Day 1) *Fri. 2nd September 2016 (Prof. Dev. Day 2) Mon. 5th September 2016 – pupils start

Half-term: Mon. 24th October – Fri. 28th October 2016 *Mon. 31st October 2016 (Prof. Dev. Day 3)

Term ends: Fri. 16th December 2016

Spring term 2017: Term starts: Tues. 3rd January 2017

Half-term: Mon. 20th February – Fri. 24th February 2017

Term ends: Thur. 6th April 2017 – for pupils *Fri. 7th April 2017 (Prof. Dev. Day 4)

Summer term 2017: Term starts: Mon. 24th April 2017

Half-term: Mon. 29th May – Fri. 2nd June 2017

Term Ends: Thur. 20th July 2017 (for pupils) *Fri. 21st July 2017 (Prof. Dev. Day 5)

*Professional Development Days – School closed to pupils

Other dates: Good Friday Fri. 14th April 2017 Easter Monday Mon. 17th April 2017 May Day Mon. 1st May 2017 Whitsun Bank holiday Mon. 29th May 2017

DAILY ROUTINES

Times of the School Day

LESSON TIMES AND BREAKS

The school operates a two week timetable, so please ensure that you remind yourself if you are on a week one or week two timetable.

8.40 - 8.45a.m. Staff briefing (8.45) (Warning bell – movement of staff and students)

8.50 - 9.55a.m. Registration and Period 1

9.55 - 10.55a.m. Period 2

10.55a.m. - Bell for Break 10.55 - 11.15a.m. Break (11.10) (Warning bell)

11.15 - 12.15p.m. Period 3

12.15 - 1.15p.m. Period 4

1.15pm Lunch bell

1.15 - 2.00p.m. Lunch (1.55) (Warning bell)

2.00 - 3.00p.m. Period 5 (including Registration)

3.00 - 3.20p.m. Form Period/Assembly

3.20p.m. End of school day

 Teachers should release students promptly from lessons.  Students should move swiftly to lessons.  In Wet weather students will be supervised in the Hall.

The Chantry School

Halves/Whole School Assemblies 2015-2016

Month Date Theme Staff Halves Assemblies in the Hall September Mon. 7th 9.55am = Y7,8,9A,B AD 10.25am = Y9C,M,W,Y10+11

October 5th and 6th Harvest Rev. Sherwin (Liaise with MP)

November 9th and 10th Remembrance AD

December 7th and 8th Christmas Rev. Sherwin (Liaise with MP)

March 14th and 15th Easter Rev. Sherwin (liaise with MP)

July 21st July Last day of term AD/AS Whole school in Sports Hall

ASSEMBLIES as at Sept 2015

DAY PUPILS VENUE Monday Year Assembly : Year 7 Hall

*Monday Ankerdine/Bredon Hall 7/9/11 Cotswold Tuesday Year Assembly : Year 10 Hall

*Tuesday Malvern/Woodbury Hall 8/10 Cotswold Wednesday Year Assembly : Year 11 Hall

Thursday Year Assembly : Year 9 Hall

Friday Year Assembly : Year 8 Hall

*Denotes Halves assemblies.

LUNCHTIME AND BREAKTIMES

BREAKTIMES In dry weather pupils should be outside unless they are purchasing/eating food in the Courtyard/Café de la Vie. The Courtyard, Café de la Vie and patio areas are the only designated areas for eating. At break times only Y7,8 and 9 should use the Courtyard and Y10 and 11 the Café de la vie.

LUNCHTIMES – The Courtyard and Café de la Vie and patio areas are the only designated areas for eating.

The Courtyard A lunchtime supervisor will control entry and monitor pupils.

The Café de la Vie In dry weather pupils queue and enter via the Hall/Gym front entrance and exit via the rear patio. (Food can be taken out to the patio.) For wet weather pupils should enter via the Dining room and hall corridor and leave via the hall corridor and go into the Hall. A lunchtime supervisor will control entry and monitor pupils.

Early entry If pupils attend a club they may use a pass from the supervising teacher (with day/event clearly stated) to gain early lunch

Outside Pupils are allowed on both front and rear patios, on the yard and on the field in dry weather.

Inside Pupils are allowed in classrooms only with teacher permission/supervision. The Learning Resource Centre is also available for quiet working.

In wet weather pupils are allowed in the Hall. (Five rings of the bell indicates wet break and lunch.)

There are six further lunchtime supervisors to monitor behaviour around school (inside and out) and the team rotates once the initial lunch queuing has subsided.

BEFORE SCHOOL All pupils should gather on the front patio, rear patio or near where their first lesson is to take place. Year 11’s may wait in the Courtyard or the café areas.

In wet weather all pupils may use the Hall. Duty staff will inform pupils

GENERAL SAFETY

Pupils should not gather on the roads or on the drive into school, and should be encouraged to be mindful of traffic within the school bounds. Doorways should be kept clear.

OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS include:

 the public footpath, Geology garden and wild area at the rear of the school. (Behind the Design Pod and Music Room.)  behind the DT/Languages block.  along the front of the Sports Hall, unless waiting for transport for fixtures from parents.  anywhere beyond the school boundaries.  the Caretaker’s garden  the Reception Entrance, unless being met by parents.  at breaks and lunchtimes, all internal areas unless designated or with teacher supervision.  the Concourse should be kept clear unless visiting Reception or queuing for the Dining room.  Locker areas, other than at beginning and end of Break/lunchtime.

FORM TUTORS 2015-2016

Year Ankerdine Bredon Cotswold Malvern Woodbury

11 CE JP (8) NN(23A) SD (3) LJ (28) DL (31)

10 KM DH (24) CR (4) JEC (5) MP/KAD SM/ RA (Weds) (2) (Tues) (34)

9 JRH KB (30) HA / ES HC (23b) LCJ (12) JAW(25) (Weds) (20)

8 SB HM (35) BM (29) JD(11) RM (15) AS (9)

7 KD EC (26) SED (36) EH (19) KEB(10) GSH (27)

Head of year: 7 Mrs K Doyle 8 Mrs S Blunt 9 Mr J Hill 10 Mrs K Miles 11 Mrs C Edwards

Reserve staff: MM - M Tu W Th F (7), NEH -M Th F(8), ES- M Tu (9) RA - M W(week1) Th (10), KAD - M Tu (10) LI -M(11)

Years in brackets show which year reserve staff are attached to for the purpose of year team meetings, year activities and assemblies however all reserve staff may be required to cover registers for any year group. (days available to cover registers indicated)

JUH – (10) IR - (11), AB - (11) These staff will be offering intervention during form times.

SICK CHILDREN AND FIRST AID

Procedures

1. Pupils suffering from any of the below should seek permission from their class teacher (and come with the Permission to leave lesson slip) before coming to Reception.

NB. Headaches – migraine/felling sick/colds/period pains

Feeling sick – as above or to toilets; only if actually sick, send to Reception to be sent home.

Colds – provide with tissues, if available and fresh air.

Obviously each case needs some degree of individual consideration, but these notes provide general guidance.

2. Reception will encourage pupils to stay in school. If there is doubt about the appropriateness of pupils staying in school they will be sent to the YH for further investigation.

3. If a child has had an accident they should be referred to HB/LF/LynneF/VW who will give appropriate First Aid and contact parents, if necessary. A note will be sent to the YH if any further investigation is required.

Pupils who are injured either in the workshops, laboratories, during P.E. lessons or during recreation periods, will be given first aid treatment as appropriate. If it is considered that the pupil needs to go home, or expert medical attention is necessary, the parents will be notified by telephone and arrangements made to send the pupil to the casualty department of Royal Hospital. A record is kept in school of the circumstances and nature of the injury.

If a member of Staff is involved in an accident it is essential that the details are entered in the Staff Accident Book and a Riddor form completed which are located in the First-aid cupboard in the medical room.

PUPILS ONLY LEAVE SCHOOL IF THEY

ARE SIGNED OUT BY THEIR PARENTS OR

A NOMINATED PERSON.

Sept. 2015

POLICY ON CHARGING FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Education Act, 1996 sets out the law on charging for school activities by which we are all bound.

The school wishes to provide for all pupils the best possible educational opportunities. The law states that education during normal school hours is to be free of any compulsory charge to parents.

It is recognised that there are many educationally valuable activities which have traditionally been carried out over the years and which have been dependent upon parental contribution. Without this financial support many of the activities would not run. We feel that we offer a wide range of interesting support activities which provide quality and breadth to pupils' education. The law also allows us to ask for voluntary financial support and we would attempt to keep this to a reasonable minimum and ensure, as far as possible, that all children are able to take part, irrespective of their circumstances.

The law recognises that charges may be made to parents in certain defined circumstances, provided that each school has identified the activities for which charges will be made and has explained the basis on which charges may be reduced or waived for certain pupils. Please refer to the School Pupil Premium Policy. The Governing Body of The Chantry School has decided that, until further notice, its policy will be as follows:-

1. Day Visits For visits occurring during school time the school will invite a voluntary contribution from parents to meet costs. For visits outside school time parents will be charged for all allowable costs.** ** Allowable costs include: (a) The pupil's travel and subsistence costs. (b) Materials, books, instruments and other equipment (c) Non teaching Staff. (d) Costs of teaching Staff where separately engaged under a contract for services for the visit or activity. (e) Entrance fees to museums, castles, theatres etc.

2. Residential visits during school time The school will invite voluntary contributions from parents to meet costs other than children's board and lodgings.

3. Residential visits outside school time Parents will be charged for the full cost of the visit, including all allowable costs listed under item 1** and board and lodging.

4. Any visit required because of recognised public examinations, the National Curriculum or the law on Religious Education - as for 2 above.

5. Instrumental Music Instrumental lessons can be taken up by any student. The lessons are either individual or in a group. The fees for these lessons vary, but as a rough guide a 30 minute individual lesson would be approximately £12. Instrumental teachers invoice parents direct.

Instruments can be hired from Music 47 in Worcester.

6. Classroom Materials No charge will be made for materials or equipment. However, for certain practical activities and Food Technology parents may be invited to provide materials or ingredients on a voluntary basis. Where parents would like to possess the finished product, the school reserves the right to charge the cost or require the supply of the necessary materials.

7. Examination Fees (a) The School will pay the entry fee for all prescribed examinations except: (i) Where the Governors consider that there are educational reasons why the pupils should not be entered or where the parents have so requested in writing. (ii) Where the school has not prepared the pupil for the particular examination.

(b) Parents may be charged for the entry fee and associated charges where a pupil is entered for a non prescribed examination, as long as the parents have been in agreement with the entry.

(c) the school reserves the right to recover from parents the costs of examination entry fee(s) should the pupil fail to complete the required course work or sit the final examination(s).

The school will consider waiving the requirement to pay any examination entry fees where there is clear evidence of severe family hardship under the School Pupil Premium Policy.

8. The Governors of The Chantry School are required to keep their policy under review. The review will take place annually.

The Library Learning Centre

The Chantry Library Learning Centre Procedures

Loan limits KS3 two books for a period of two weeks KS4 four books for a period of two weeks The loan period can be extended through renewal if the books have not been requested by other pupils. Please do not let pupils take books from the Library without going through the booking system at the library desk.

Class Librarians Two class librarians can be trained to use the ‘Alice’ computer system for search requests and for loan and return procedures during English lessons.

Resources The Library resources are divided into four sections: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Reference and Accelerated Reader

The Fiction books are split between Accelerated Reader and non-Accelerated Reader. The Accelerated Reader books are found in genre and reading level order. The fiction books which are not part of the Accelerated Reader scheme are filed separately in alphabetical order by their surname.

The Non Fiction books are classified using the Dewey Decimal system: 000 Computer science, information & general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social Sciences (Life Skills, Environment) 400 Language (French, German) 500 Science and Mathematics 600 Technology (Food, Textiles, Resistant Materials, etc) 700 Arts and recreation (Craft, Theatre, Dance, Sports, Music) 800 Literature (Plays, Poetry, etc ) 900 History, Geography and Biography

Reference Section Books in the Reference section, such as the encyclopaedias, are for use within the Library Learning Centre.

Weblinks A Weblinks research facility covering 8000 educational websites is available. The directories are available as online databases and library catalogue files.

All links are kept up to date and are:

 Safe  relevant to curriculum  authoritative content  good technical and visual design

During lunchtimes: Pupils will be able to book a computer for research and completion of private study. Senior librarians and prefect managers will be on hand to help pupils and to run activities such as reading and games clubs.

A training programme to become an Assistant Librarian is run by Mrs Warr. Pupils need to register their interest and be allocated a senior librarian to train them.

Various clubs are run during lunchtimes, please check with Mrs Warr as these change with demand.

VW – Sept 2015

STUDENT SUPPORT

The Chantry School UNIFORM September 2015

Please note: This is our uniform for the next year. Any students wearing inappropriate uniform could find themselves isolated in their free time. If in doubt please contact relevant Year Head.

Outdoor Uniform The outdoor coat should be an overcoat which is in school colours, e.g. grey, black, red or white. No denim or hoodies are allowed.

Shoes should be flat, black, sensible and substantial: plain black – no trainers, pumps or boots – no branding. Students are clear as to what is acceptable – please see separate sheet. We reserve the right to decide what footwear is appropriate. Optional: Plain school scarf in school colours.

Girls’ Uniform Black blazer with school badge. Open necked white blouse with CS embroidered on collar – only available from School Togs Grey plain pleated skirt approved style only - (Style number 196) – see image - available only from School Togs - 20” length. Black tailored trousers – one style available only from School Togs. Plain black socks or plain black or tan tights.

Grey plain pleated skirt 20” length only

Boys’ Uniform Black blazer with school badge White shirt with top button with school tie Black school trousers (no chinos or jeans) Plain black socks

Year 11 Uniform As a privilege Year 11 students are allowed to wear a modified school uniform. This measure is designed to give extra status to Year 11 students and help them realise the importance of standards, suitability and cost. It is seen as a valuable preparation for their working lives.

This is a privilege which has to be earned. Should students not act responsibly as they progress through the school, the privilege will be withdrawn and normal uniform continued for the final year.

Girls: Black plain skirt one approved style only (Style number 3598) – available only from School Togs - 20” or 22” length only. Open necked white blouse with CS embroidered on collar – only available from School Togs Black school jumper with school badge from School Togs

Black plain skirt 20”or 22” length Make-up: A little worn discreetly. Plain black socks or plain black or tan tights

Boys: Black school trousers (no chinos or jeans) White shirt Black School jumper with school badge from School Togs Year 11 school tie from School Togs Plain black socks

Shoes: Shoes should be flat, black, sensible and substantial: plain black – no trainers, pumps or boots – no branding. Students are clear as to what is acceptable. Please see separate sheet. We reserve the right to decide what footwear is appropriate.

NB Students are not allowed to wear coloured or printed ‘Tee-shirts’ under blouses or shirts. Jewellery is not allowed apart from one small pair of appropriate plain stud earrings, maximum one per ear. No other jewellery except a watch. Hairstyles should be appropriate for work in the world of business, no extreme styles or unnatural colours; hair essentials should be in school colours, black, red or white. We do not allow shaved patterns in hair, tipped hair colours or shaved eyebrows. If in doubt, please ask. We reserve the right to decide on the appropriateness of hairstyles.

Make-up is NOT allowed except in Year 11 when discreet make-up is acceptable. Nail varnish is NOT allowed in school.

We must stress that it is a school uniform and that all students must conform. At The Chantry we firmly believe in maintaining a high standard of uniform. It is hoped that all parents will support this view and encourage students to look smart at all times.

Uniform can be purchased from: School Togs, 31 New Street, Worcester. Tel. No. 01905 28658 or online www.schooltogs.com

Shoes for boys and girls should be plain, black and substantive. They should not be trainers, canvas or soft slipper style. Pumps of any type are not allowed. If you are in any doubt about the style of shoe you are intending to buy, please seek further advice from the school before purchasing as pupils in incorrect uniform will lose their free time.

These are a selection of the styles which are NOT acceptable at the Chantry.

The Chantry School Physical Education Kit Items

Compulsory Items from School Togs – Worcester

Red/Black Reversible top (Boys/Girls) with The Chantry School name

Black/Red Shorts (Boys/Girls)

Black/Red Skort (Girls only)

Black/Red Hooped Socks (Boys/Girls)

Additional Compulsory items available from School Togs and other suppliers:

White Polo Shirt (Boys/Girls) plain or with crest from School Togs

Plain White Shorts- (Boys in door) (Compulsory)

Black Lycra Shorts (Boys only)

White Socks- (Boys/Girls)

Trainers (Boys/Girls) Football Boots (Boys/Girls)

Shin Guards/ Gum Shield

Optional Kit Items – From School Togs

Sports Bag with logo and initials

Baseball Cap with logo

Track Bottoms with logo

Hoody - varsity design

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31 New Street Worcester WR1 2DP

Telephone 01905 28658 and email address the shop manager [email protected].

Behaviour for Learning – Staff, Parents and Pupils

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www.chantry.worcs.sch.uk

Year 11 Prefects will be in place by the time the previous Year 11 leave. They have a variety of duties around the school. They are responsible to the Head of Year 11.

Year 11 Duty responsibilities

Formal duty Year 11 Prefects will undertake formal duties on one day per week. The duties are as follows:

Break time: Prefects on duty to patrol according to instructions received from the Duty Team Leader for that day. In particular, they should be positioned near the Pupil Entrance by room 4, around the languages and music block, and also on the Hall patio. Prefects should always report to the member of staff on duty near that area, to confirm their attendance.

Lunch time: Prefects on duty have an early lunch pass that allows them to get to their duty on time. Each Prefect has an allocated area/duty (including room 15, the Music Block, Sports duties etc), which they manage with the assistance of lunchtime supervisors and other staff, one day per week. Please see the Head of Year 11 for areas and Prefects used.

Finally, Prefects on duty may be called upon to carry out further duties as identified by the Senior Management and/or the staff duty team.

Informal It is expected that all Year 11 Prefects are informally on duty at break time, lunch time and on the buses. They will have the right to issue blue slips to students who are not following the accepted code of behaviour both in school and on the journey to and from school.

Consequence of breaking school rules

To come in line with the Behaviour for Learning consequence system, the Prefects have the facility to issue a blue slip to any student who fails to follow The Chantry Code of Behaviour. The blue slip can be issued for any of the following offences:-  Failure to act upon a request to tidy up uniform  Rudeness/disobedience  General poor behaviour  Eating food in an undesignated area.

The blue slips will be handed in to the relevant year head. All slips will be recorded with two blue slips being equivalent to one green C2 issued by a member of staff. The whole process will be closely monitored to ensure ‘fairness’ in the allocation of slips.

REWARDS

The rewards system provides Chantry School pupils with opportunities to be recognised and praised for their academic achievements, general progress, behaviour, attendance and contribution to the school community. The rewards system is not only to celebrate individual success but to inspire and motivate all to achieve their best.

Achievement points Achievement points are open to all pupils from Year 7 to Year 11. They are awarded for good school work or continued good effort. Staff are issued with department stamps in order to reward students, these are collected on a reward card. Once a student has completed a reward card by collecting 25 stamps it can be exchanged for a prize. The prizes will be selected by the head of year for each year group and may change during the course of the year. The number of achievement points is then recorded onto the schools management system (SIMS) for the purposes of reporting.

Form tutors are encouraged to have a display on their notice board for pupils to record their achievement point total after each time they have claimed 25 points. Form tutors will have an overview of the achievement points as this is available on SIMS. Year heads will also use SIMS to monitor the level of achievement points and celebrate success in the rewards assemblies in December and July (see below)

Staff are encouraged to see that the system is applied fairly to all students. KM will keep an overview of the system by checking reward cards.

Award Certificates are issued when the set number of Achievement Points are attained. Certificates are graded: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Year groups will have different thresholds for attainment.

Headteacher commendations The Headteacher sees pupils at break time or tutorial time to congratulate them on special achievements, both within and outside school.

Staff are encouraged to nominate pupils by filling in a gold form which is then recorded and SIMS and referred to the head teacher. Each child receives the signed gold slip which is taken home to show parents. Any member of staff can nominate, based on any excellent achievement inside or outside school.

Subject commendations Year 10 have subject commendations 3 times a year, and year 11 twice a year. Subject staff nominate students for good work in lessons. This is recorded on the SIMS system and generates a letter of congratulations that is sent home and achievement points are allocated to each nomination.

Praise postcards Subject staff can send a praise postcard home to any student from year 7-11 to congratulate them on good work in school. This can be whenever the opportunity arises, with a department prompt once every half term.

Rewards assemblies These take place in December and July giving an opportunity to celebrate achievement and effort in each subject areas as well as no C2’s, 100% attendance, pupil of the term and recent sporting achievements. Subject staff are asked to nominate 6 pupils for achievement and effort and a winner is selected by KM. Nominees and winners receive a congratulatory letter home as well as a certificate on the day. Year heads hold a raffle of the cards for each 25 points gained.

Year 11 Awards Evening A post year 11 awards evening is held in November to celebrate all the success form five years at The Chantry School. There is a full range of sponsored subject awards and school based awards presented.

Award Frequency Criteria Year group Achievement points Daily Maximum to be given 7-11 to a student in any lesson or activity = 3. Recorded onto reward card Head teacher Nominated by staff Excellence gained in 7-11 commendations as often as required work inside or outside of school. Attendance certificates Once a term 100% attendance 7-11

Attendance Twice a year in 100% attendance 7 -11 competition awards assemblies raffle in awards assemblies Raffle Twice a year in Raffle of rewards 7-9 awards assemblies cards in awards assembly in December and July Achievement points Once a year in final Bronze, silver, gold 7-11 certificates awards assembly and platinum certificates issued – different threshold for each year group Praise postcards As often as required Sent home by subject 7-11 – prompt every half teachers to recognise term from exceptional effort or department. achievement. Pupil of the week Weekly Nominated by form 7-10 certificates tutors and produced by the Head of Year to celebrate success inside or outside school. KM June 2015

PARENTS’ EVENINGS – CONSULTATION EVENINGS

All parents are given the opportunity, at least once during each year, to talk to teachers about their children.

Six Consultation Evenings will take place co-ordinated by the YHs and RS. The first is for Year 7 and requires only Year 7 Form Tutors to attend. The other evenings will have a year group focus with another year named in advance (on calendar) for staff/parents to meet where there is a need. Teachers can request to see parents of those pupils causing concern. An appointment system is arranged. Staff and pupils will be issued with appointment sheets. Both parties can request appointments.

It is hoped that parents will try to come to as many meetings as possible and a calendar of events is issued to all early on in the school year.

The Chantry School

LOST PROPERTY

1. All lost property should be handed into Reception.

2. Lost property will remain in Reception for two days. If it is named, we will return it to the pupil. (PE kit, without a name, will be sent down to the PE Dept.)

3. Following this it will be stored in the lost property/second hand cupboard.

4. Any enquiries should only go through Reception.

5. We will keep lost property for three months and then dispose of it.

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Time 4U Young People’s Service Description

The Sexual Health Service, Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (WPCT) currently supports 25 Time 4U Services throughout Worcestershire and a Time 4U Outreach Service for vulnerable young people; all of which are delivered in partnership with other services and have been set up following local needs assessment and consultation with young people. The core objectives are to provide confidential, accessible services for young people. Quality Standards used include ‘Best Practice Guidance for the Provision of Young Peoples Sexual Health Services’ Teenage Pregnancy Unit 2000 and WPCT Standards.

Partnerships vary between services and a young person who visits Time 4U could be seen by, Youth Worker, School Nurse, Sexual Health Nurse. Time 4U’s are open once a week during lunchtime. The Youth Worker, Connexions and the school nurse are available at other times.

The minimum service on offer at each Time 4U is:-

 Information and support on any issue, including relationships, family, careers, stress, smoking, diet, drugs and alcohol.  General Health and Sexual Health Advice.  Pregnancy and Chlamydia Testing  Free contraception (emergency contraception, ongoing contraception) and condoms.  Referral to specialist services – including Counselling and eating disorders.  The services are promoted through Sex and Relationships Education in schools and by publicity materials such as posters and cards.  Details of services are sent to national and local databases.  To improve access to information and advice, a website has been designed for young people www.sexualhealth.org.uk it includes a confidential feedback form where questions can be e-mailed in to be answered by a Time 4U nurse within 5 days.  A confidential free Time 4U phone helpline number 0800 783 2936 operates Mon. to Fri. 9am-4.30pm.

CURRICULUM

THE CURRICULUM

THE CHANTRY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PLAN 2015-2016

All students at The Chantry receive a broad, balanced and accessible curriculum throughout their time with us. We currently run a two week timetable which has 50 hours of teaching over the fortnight, 25 hours per week.

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Subject Year 7 Year 8 Year Year 10 and 11 9 English 6 6 6 8 Mathematics 6 6 6 7 Science 6 6 6 8 Religious 2 2 2 2 Education I.C.T 2 2 2 - CPSE / Tutorial 2 2 2 1 Physical Education 4 4 4 4 History 3 3 3 5 periods of any 4 of the Geography 3 3 3 following; History, Music 2 2 2 Geography, Art, Music, Drama 2 2 2 Drama, PE, Graphics, Art & Textiles 3 3 3 Textiles, Food, Resistant Design 4 4 4 Materials, H&SC, ICT, Technology Business Enterprise M.F.L 5 5 5 French, German and Youth Award Total hours 50 50 50 50 Table shows number of hours per 2 weeks for each subject

We provide a good, strong foundation of vital skills, knowledge and understanding at key Stage 3 which is then fully developed at Key Stage 4.

Students are predominantly taught in mixed ability groupings in lower school. However, there is setting in Mathematics and English throughout the school from Y7. Science and Modern Foreign Languages set from Year 8.

The progress of each student is reviewed regularly and parents and carers are kept informed on a regular basis via short ‘Progress Reports’ and one longer written report per year. Parents will also have an opportunity to discuss progress at Parents’ Evenings.

Towards the end of Key Stage 3, students and parents receive a great deal of information, advice and guidance about their Key Stage 4 options. We always aim to get our students on the right courses and this is reflected in our outstanding GCSE results. We also offer vocational courses for those students who we feel should follow this route into future learning and work. This usually involves part time study at a local college.

All students are given a personal organiser at the start of term to support their planning. This also serves as a communication tool between school and home. Parents are requested to check the organiser and to make sure that all homework is carried out by their child and handed in by the due date. To this end we would encourage all parents to have regular conversations about the work being covered in school.

POLICIES

See School Website : www.chantry.worcs.sch.uk