TRANSITION We are very proud to welcome our new Year 7 pupils to the Nottingham Academy community. The move from primary school to a large secondary academy can be daunting. We recognise this and understand that pupils and parents need to feel reassured, happy and safe during this transition period. This pack aims to provide information which will help you and your child through the transition process. If you have any questions between now and the start of term in September, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Principal All contact details can be found on the term time Mr H Kulaya document within this booklet. RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT yourself our environment each other & community Welcome to Nottingham Academy We are delighted you have chosen Nottingham Academy and believe you have made a fantastic decision which OUR VISION will have a positive impact on your child’s future. At To create an outstanding Academy Nottingham Academy we aim to provide outstanding, which serves the needs of our local personalised support for every pupil which meets both community and ensures that every their pastoral and academic needs. This will allow pupil fulfils their potential, with all pupils to flourish and to achieve their full potential. no limit to what they can achieve. The sponsor of Nottingham Academy is the Greenwood Academies Trust. Information about the Trust can be found online at greenwoodacademies.org The Greenwood Academies Trust is a not-for-profit educational organisation. The Trust offers high levels of educational expertise and seeks to deliver long-lasting and productive relationships with the communities it serves across the midlands region. The purpose of the Trust is to offer pupils an outstanding education. It believes all pupils can achieve high levels of success and creates a Mr W Norrie Mr G Rae culture where both pupils and staff can thrive. Chief Executive Lead Principal Discover Create Perform English Maths MFL YEAR 7 CURRICULUM As part of our improved transition between Primary and At Nottingham Academy we have high expectations of all our Secondary we have evaluated our KS3 provision, consulted pupils and believe in enforcing traditional basic standards of academic research and worked closely with our primary uniform, presentation and respect rigorously and consistently. colleagues to develop a new and innovative KS3 experience This ensures we create a positive climate for learning in which tailored to the needs of our pupils. every pupil can reach their full potential. Our Academy is a Pupils study English, mathematics and modern foreign languages calm, orderly and purposeful environment where pupils enjoy as well as the new cross-curricular subject areas of discover, their learning, make good progress and feel safe. create and perform. The new subject areas provide pupils with We aim to support pupils in becoming responsible, the opportunity to explore subjects in a deeper more coherent independent and resilient individuals who have a range of skills way, by grouping similar subjects. which will serve them well in their future lives. Three times per year Year 7 have a stand-alone day, where all subjects are within one theme. This year pupils have enjoyed Hogwarts Day and Superhero Day! NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY CAMPUSES Nottingham Academy is a very large organisation with capacity for 3780 pupils. It is one of a small number of all-through 3-19 schools in the country with its own Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form provision. Nottingham Academy is comprised of 3 campuses. Greenwood Campus includes our Primary Campus and serves the Sneinton and Bakersfield areas and Ransom Road Campus serves the Mapperley and St Anns areas. Nottingham Academy also admits pupils from across Nottingham where places and pupil proximity allows. Greenwood Campus Greenwood Campus Site 1 on Greenwood Road provides provision for pupils from Nursery through to Year 3 and Year 9 to Sixth Form. Greenwood Campus Site 2 has a Primary building for Years 4 to Year 6 and a Secondary building for Year 7 and Year 8. Ransom Road Campus The Ransom Road Campus on Ransom Drive provides provision for Year 7 through to Year 11, with a dedicated Year 7 and 8 base on site. Although operating across these three sites, the dedicated team of Academy staff, Primary phase, Secondary phase and those working in the Sixth Form Centre, work closely together to ensure Nottingham Academy pupils thrive both academically and pastorally. TRANSITION DAY Wednesday 4th July Wednesday 4th July is our Transition Day for all Year 6 students who are joining Nottingham Academy in September 2018. The purpose of this day is to enable your child to become familiar with our site and the team of staff who will be teaching and supporting them next year. Your child will meet their new fellow students and take part in lessons and activities which will help them prepare for their move to the Academy. Arrangements for Transition Day 8.40 Pupils arrive at the Academy. Senior staff will welcome them on the Year 7 Yard. All pupils should be equipped with a pen, pencil, eraser and ruler. They should also bring trainers which will be needed for afternoon activities. 9:00 Welcome by Assistant Principal and Head of Year 7. 9:15 Year 6 pupils will be assigned a group. They will work with a member of Academy staff on a range of project based activities. 10:50 Break time 11:10 Pastoral time, pupils will have the opportunity to meet their tutors. 12:00 At lunchtime all pupils will be provided with a free school meal. Pupils may bring a packed lunch if they wish. All pupils will be supervised on the school site throughout the lunch period. 12:50 Pupils will continue in their project groups and will then have an assembly with Principal Mr Kulaya. On day one there will be an assembly from Mr Henry Kulaya, Principal of Nottingham Academy Ransom Road Campus. 15:10 The Academy day finishes and pupils will be dismissed. Staff will escort pupils to the gates of the Academy. Pupils can either leave via the main exit on Ransom Road or via Walter Halls exit of the Academy. Please note if you are dropping off or collecting a child, car parking is provided in the large car park at the side of Mapperley Sports Village. Please do not park on the road directly outside the Academy as this can make it dangerous for pupils crossing. No cars will be permitted to come down the Academy drive at the start or end of the day. If your child has difficulty walking please contact reception so that arrangements for drop off and collection can be arranged. www.nottinghamacademy.org @NottinghamAcad ACADEMY DAY As part of our commitment to improving learning and progress at Nottingham Academy we are continually reviewing our provision. We have recently reviewed the structure of the Academy day, consulted with colleagues across Greenwood Academies Trust and reviewed curriculum provision in other high performing schools. Following this review and consideration by the Academy Leadership Team the Academy day will change from September 2018. A summary of the change is detailed below. 08:30am – 08:40am Registration/Form 08:40am – 09:40 am Period 1 09:40 am – 10:40 am Period 2 10:40 am – 11:00 am Break 11:00am – 12:00pm Period 3 12:00pm – 1:00pm Period 4 1.00pm – 1.40pm Lunch 1:40pm – 2:40pm Period 5 2:40pm – 2:50pm R10* 3:00pm – 5:00pm Staff CPD on Mondays * R10 is a sanction where pupils are detained at the end of the Academy day to allow a restorative conversation to take place, following an incidence of poor behaviour. This will not impact the significant majority of pupils who meet Academy standards impeccably. • The Academy day will start earlier at 8.30am and end earlier at 2.40pm. • The Academy will move from a 6 period day (6 periods of 50 minutes) to a 5 period day (5 periods of 60 minutes). The total time in lessons will remain the same. • An additional period of training/continuing professional development will be in place for all staff on a Monday. • We expect a significant increase in enrichment and intervention activities between 2.40pm and 4.00pm from Tuesday to Friday. The anticipated impact of the changes are; • Fewer lessons in the day will reduce movement time resulting in less learning loss. The reduction in the number of lessons may also allow pupils to retain information more effectively. • Longer lessons will allow the greater development of skills and knowledge whilst increasing depth of learning. • Pupils will be able to access a wider range of enrichment activities such as targeted intervention, revision, mentoring and extended opportunities in the arts, sports, outdoor education and much more. A full list of extra curricular activities is included in this pack. • The early finish time will help ease congestion around the Greenwood Campus at the end of the Academy day. PASTORAL SUPPORT We aim to support pupils academically, personally and emotionally. Our pastoral system is structured in such a way to enable us to offer targeted support effectively and in a timely manner. The Year 7 Team at Nottingham Academy Is made up of: • Assistant Principal • Head of Year • Deputy Head of Year • Director Of Achievement • Learning Mentors We also work with pupils and outside agencies to offer support with self-esteem, confidence and can also provide some counselling and one-to-one work. SEND Support Nicky Rees Special Educational Need Coordinator Here at Nottingham Academy, we promote an inclusive educational environment in which we support and encourage all pupils to achieve their potential.