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HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S CRAYFORD ACADEMY

ACADEMY HANDBOOK

2014 - 2015

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

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CONTENTS

Contents 2 2014-15 Term Dates 3 Introduction, History of the Academy 4 Contact Information/Senior staff 5 Class Teachers 6 Form Tutors 7 Contacts with Staff 8 Safeguarding 9 The Academy Day 10 Parent Meetings 11 Reports and Assessment of Students 12

Points for Parents 13 Equipment for KS3 and KS4 students 14

Marking 15 Attendance/Help, Guidance and Advice for students 16 Rewards & Sanctions/ The House System 17 Academy Uniform 18 – 20 General Uniform rules 21 Inclusion/ More Able provision 22 SEN 23 Code of Conduct 24 Behaviour for Learning 25 Behaviour Plan – Primary 26 Behaviour Plan – Secondary 27 ICT Code of Practice 28 – 29 Use of Social Networking websites and Personal Mobile Devices 29 – 30 Student Voice 30 Plan of Secondary Phase 31

Please note that the information contained in this handbook is correct at time of printing (July 2014) but is subject to change at any time. Updates will be posted to our website and via the school newsletters. Please contact the school if you have queries about anything contained within.

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TERM DATES

ACADEMIC YEAR 2014 - 15 AUTUMN TERM Wednesday 27th August - Staff only day Thursday 28th August - Yr 1 – 7, Friday 29th August - All bar Nursery and Reception

Monday 1st September - Friday 17th October Secondary school closed 25th September due to Open Day

Break Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October CHRISTMAS TERM Monday 3rd November – Friday 19th December Secondary school closed 12th December due to assessment day Break Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January 2015 WINTER TERM Monday 5th January – Friday 13th February Break Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February EASTER TERM Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th March School closed 2nd March for a staff training day Break Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April (Good Friday 3rd April, Easter Monday 6th April)

SPRING TERM Monday 13th April – Friday 22nd May (Spring Holiday 4th May) School closed 24th April for a staff training day Break Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May SUMMER TERM Monday 1st June – Friday 10th July

Please note that dates shown in the handbook are subject to change.

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WELCOME TO HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S CRAYFORD ACADEMY

INTRODUCTION This handbook is intended as a guide for parents and students on some of the main points of information about the day-to-day running of the Academy. The information contained in this handbook is correct at time of printing (June 2014) but is subject to change during the academic year. If you have any specific query, please contact the school by telephone or email as detailed on page 5.

We believe that it is important for parents, students and staff to work together and to communicate regularly so that the students can make progress and take full advantage of their education.

HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY In 1690 the silk merchant and Haberdasher, Robert Aske, left a substantial bequest for the provision of education. Since that time young people have benefited from his generosity and from the continuing support of the Haberdashers’ Company through its various schools.

The two schools in New Cross were founded in 1975. In 2004 the Federation of Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College (HAHC) and Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy (HAKA) was set up by the Company in order to increase the availability of an Aske’s education. Knights Academy was opened in September 2005 in Launcelot Road, Bromley. In 2009 Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy (HACA) joined the Haberdashers’ Academies Federation. In September 2013 the primary phase expanded by opening a second campus in Slade Green. Once HACA is fully operational, the Federation will offer excellent education to in excess of 4,000 children in South East London.

More information about the Haberdashers’ Company and its schools can be found at www.haberdashers.co.uk

THREE SCHOOLS ONE VISION

ETHOS

EXCELLENCE

RESPONSIBILITY INDEPENDENCE

ACADEMIC

INCLUSION

SPONSORS

COMMUNITY

COLLABORATION

INNOVATION

ALL THROUGH

RESPECTTRADITION

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CONTACT INFORMATION Crayford Campus: Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4RS

Slade Green Campus: Slade Green Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2HX

Telephone: 01322 402180

Fax: 01322 402181

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.haaf.org.uk

SENIOR STAFF

Chief Executive of Haberdashers’ Federation: Mr A Percival MSc

Principal: Mr R Farrow Vice Principals: Mr T Millar

Mrs S Evans (Interim)

Primary Head Teacher: Mr R Celino Assistant Principals: Ms D Faria Inclusion

Mr P Saville Curriculum

Business Manager: Mrs C Lewsey

Primary Deputy Head Teachers: Ms A Spurrell (Crayford campus)

Mr M Ankrah (Slade Green campus)

EA to Principal: Miss K Matthews

Senior Admin Officer: Mrs K Barlow

Receptionists: Mrs S Bayes (Secondary)

Miss L Exford (Secondary) Mrs B Armstrong (CTG Crayford campus) Mrs V Hall (CTG Slade Green campus) Premises Manager: Mr C Golding

Pastoral Support Mrs A Matthews CTG Slade Green campus

Managers: Mrs W Best CTG Slade Green campus

Mrs N Bullard CTG Crayford campus Mrs N Brett Secondary – KS3 Mrs L Middleton Secondary – KS4

Student Welfare Officer: Mrs S Jeffrey

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CLASS TEACHERS CRAYFORD TEMPLE GROVE

Class Class Teacher

Nursery Ms E Miller

RA Ms A Holdsworth RB Mrs A-E Wessels/Mrs Waller RC Mrs W Addo

1A Miss K Franklin 2A Ms K Allen

3A Miss C Martinez 3C Miss D Obisesan

3/4B Ms P Macklem

4A Mrs D Murphy 4C Miss J Waghorn 4D Mrs K Cheesman

5A Ms E Foord-Divers 5B Mrs Al-Bayati 5C Miss H Winton 5D Mr R Morgan

6A Mr S Cook 6B Mrs C Rehnberg 6C Miss A Driskel 6D Ms K Platts

Classes ending in ‘A’ are on the Crayford campus Classes ending in ‘B’, ‘C’ or ‘D’ are on the Slade Green campus.

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FORM TUTORS

Form Form Tutor 7CXA Mr Maxwell 7CXB Mr Stileman 7CXC Mr Khawaja 7CYA Ms Holland 7CYB Ms Adekoya 7CYC Ms Redondo Tejedor

8CXA Ms Champkins 8CXB Mr Thorne 8CXC Ms Kahyesh 8CXD Mr Holdaway 8CYA Ms Cooke 8CYB Ms McPartland 8CYC Ms Spencer

9CXA Mr Field 9CXB Ms Sana 9CXC Ms Ogunlana 9CXD Mr Danso 9CYA Mrs Smith 9CYB Mr Fewson 9CYC Ms Brown

10CXA Mr Quigley 10CXB Mrs Chalaye 10CXC Ms Hanam 10CXD Mr Phillips 10CYA Ms Irving 10CYB Mrs Clark-Forse 10CYC Ms Burgess

11CXA Ms Caddel 11CXB Ms Harvey 11CXC Mr Doyle 11CXD Mr Malik 11CYA Ms Downing 11CYB Ms Broom

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CONTACTS WITH STAFF

PARENTS Planners or Reading Records are used for communication between

staff and parents. Write a short note or telephone the Academy Office with the student’s name and form and the reason for contact.

Alternatively staff can be emailed.

CLASS TEACHER / FORM TUTOR

Lateness, uniform, illness, bereavement, day to day matters, problems with independent study

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / HEAD OF LEARNING/ HEAD OF KEY STAGE

Matters of academic progress, discipline and sanctions

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / HEAD OF KEY STAGE/ PRIMARY DEPUTY HEAD

Long term or more serious problems. Internal exclusions.

PRINCIPAL / VICE PRINCIPAL/ PRIMARY HEAD

Notification of leaving or moving, requests for leave of absence, complaints. Exclusions.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE Federation issues or complaints

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SAFEGUARDING

All children deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential. They are only able to achieve this if they live in a safe environment and are protected from harm. In recognising this, the Federation has procedures, of which all staff should be aware, for the protection of students and the handling of suspected cases of the abuse of students. A full copy of our Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. If anyone connected to the Academy has any concerns about a child protection issue they should contact Ms Faria (Assistant Principal), who is our Designated Senior Person for safeguarding.

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THE ACADEMY DAY The Academy day

Primary

07:45 - 08:45 Primary Breakfast club

Nursery

08:45 - 11.15 EYFS curriculum (morning session) 12:45 - 15:15 EYFS curriculum (afternoon session) Reception 08:45 - 12:00 EYFS curriculum 12:00 - 12:50 Lunch 12:50 - 15:15 EYFS curriculum Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 08:45 - 08:55 Registration 09:00 - 09:25 Reading 09:25 - 09:45 Assembly 09:45 - 10:45 Maths 10:45 - 11:00 Break 11:00 - 12:30 Literacy 12:30 - 13:20 Lunch 13:20 - 14:15 Session 5 14:15 - 15:15 Session 6 15:15 End of school day Secondary Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 07:30 - 08:30 Secondary breakfast club 08:30 - 09:00 Registration/Tutor Time/Assembly 09:00 - 09:50 Period One 09:50 - 10:40 Period Two 10:40 - 11:05 Break 11:05 - 11:55 Period Three 11:55 - 12:45 Period Four 12:45 - 13:35 Lunch 13:35 - 14:25 Period Five 14:25 - 15:15 Period Six 15:15 Enrichment

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PARENT MEETINGS Parents and carers will regularly be informed of their child’s progress. In addition to periodic assessments at the end of the Christmas and Easter Terms, there will also be a full written report at the end of the Summer Term. In both types of report, grades will be given for effort and attainment. They will also inform you of the targeted levels and the extent to which progress towards them is being made. In addition to written reports, there will be opportunities to meet with subject teachers and tutors throughout the year. Appointments will need to be made via the online booking system. Please contact the examinations officer, Mrs McMahon if you require assistance with this. The draft schedule is as follows:

All dates are subject to change. Please check the newsletters for any amendments or contact the school if you wish to confirm any date.

Students are encouraged to attend with parents. Uniform must be worn on those occasions.

Term

Dates (to be confirmed)

Event

Term 1

01.09.14 EYFS - Year 6 Meet your teacher

10.09.14 Year 7 Preparing for Success Evening

17.09.14 Year 10 parent Information Evening

29.09.14 Year 6 SATs evening

(Slade Green campus)

01.10.14 Year 2 and Year 6 SATS evening

(Crayford campus)

Term 2

14.01.14 EYFS – Year 6 Parents Evening

26.11.14 Year 7 Parents Evening

10.12.14 Year 9 GCSE Options Information Evening

Term 3 14.01.15 Year 9 Parents Evening

28.01.15 Year 11 Parents Evening

Term 4 04.03.15 Year 8 Parents Evening

25.03.14 EYFS – Year 6 Parents Evening

Term 5 22.04.15 Year 10 Parents Evening

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REPORTS AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS

During the year students will all be encouraged to set themselves targets in their different subjects, and review these targets at the start of each term. Tutors/class teachers will discuss and agree targets at the start of each term.

REPORTS Reports will be published on the Haberdashers’ portal as follows: KS1/2 December 2014, March 2015, June 2015 Year 7 December 2014, April 2015, May 2015 Year 8 December 2014, Feb 2015, July 2015 Year 9 December 2014, April 2015, July 2015 Year 10 December 2014, February 2015, April 2015, July 2015 Year 11 Oct 2014, Dec 2014, Feb 2014 EYFS are continually assessed and student progress is discussed with parents informally, throughout the year.

EXAMINATIONS

EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS Year 1 Phonics - June 2015 Year 2 KS1 SATs - June 2015 Year 6 KS2 SATs - May 2015 Year 11 GCSEs - May to June 2015

INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS Year 6 Non-Verbal reasoning - December 2014

Year 5, 6 & 7 CATs Test - September 2014

KS3 & 4 End of year tests - June 2015

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS Students will be assessed continually through class work, independent study and formal assessments. All KS3 and KS4 year groups have end of year examinations.

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POINTS FOR PARENTS The points below must be checked regularly:

Set aside some time each week to sign the Secondary Planner, to talk about what is going on at the Academy.

Make sure the students have the proper equipment especially a suitable bag for carrying books and belongings safely and effectively.

Check that their uniform is correct and smart, before leaving home for the Academy.

Please make sure that all their possessions are named including watches, calculators and pens - and that they do not bring anything valuable into school.

Medications (such as asthma inhalers and epipens) that need to be left in the primary school for regular/emergency use should be noted with name, class/form and relevant dosage of the medication. Parents should ensure that medication held at the school is in date as the school cannot be held responsible for checking this. At the end of the academic year, any unused medication will be handed back to parents.

Epipens and inhalers for the Secondary students should be carried with them at all times. A spare epipen should also be left in the Office, clearly named.

Students are allowed to bring their mobile phones onto the Academy premises but the following must be noted:

o Mobile phones must be switched off at all times during the Academy day. o Mobile phones must be stored / kept out of sight at all times. o Mobile phones and other valuables are brought onto Academy premises at students own

risk. The Academy cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen items. o Radios, personal stereos and other electronic devices are not allowed in school.

Encourage students to develop an awareness of current affairs by reading a newspaper or watching the news.

Make sure they have a quiet place to study, and that they get into the habit of doing their independent study regularly before watching television or going out.

Younger students should be sure to get a good night’s sleep, and for older students, the benefits of a Saturday job should be balanced with the need to commit themselves to much more extended private study.

Check on independent study regularly to see that it is all being done, and which parts deserve praise or are causing problems.

Attend the Parents’ Evenings/Consultation meetings to talk about student’s progress.

Do not allow students to be late or absent without good reason - frequent days off will affect their performance, and may lead to bad habits later on.

Sometimes it will be necessary to correct students’ behaviour and we expect parents to support the Academy in this.

We undertake to give students every possible chance to improve and to treat everyone fairly.

If there are any factors which may affect your child’s performance or well-being, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will treat all confidences with discretion and sensitivity.

Join the Parent Association and meet other parents.

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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY KS3 AND KS4 STUDENTS

1. A sturdy rucksack-style bag with two straps for carrying books / equipment. This should be large enough to hold A4 folders, able to keep all books dry and flat. Bags should be navy blue or black.

2. A pencil case containing the following items: o A fountain pen, rollerball pens or biros in blue or black ink to be used for all written work.

Students should always have at least one spare pen. (Eraser pens may be used, but no white correction fluid is permitted either in bottles or pens).

o A 30cm ruler (12”) o Rubber o Pencil-sharpener with a shavings container o Glue stick o Coloured pencils in basic colours and a basic set of felt tip pen o Clear plastic angle measurer or protractor, pair of compasses and set square.

3. 1 Memory Stick of at least of 1GB, clearly labelled with their name on the front and a document inside with their name.

4. Headphones for computer use.

5. A scientific calculator

6. An Atlas will be required, details of which will be given to your son/daughter in September.

7. Collins “Spanish Easy Learning Dictionary”.

8. ‘Pocket’ English Dictionary – Collins or Oxford.

9. A reading book for private study. (Students must always have a reading book with them.) PLEASE NOTE: We expect students to treat their own possessions and also school equipment with equal care and respect.

Books and items of school equipment are provided on the understanding that the students take care of them. Students who damage or lose school property are required to meet the cost of replacement.

Some subjects may require special equipment e.g. an overall, and details will be provided by subject teachers at the start of term.

All items of personal property should be marked with the owner’s name.

Students are not allowed to borrow other students’ property for any reason without the owner’s direct permission.

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MARKING

Regular and constructive marking is undertaken. There is consistency, whilst allowing flexibility to meet the differing needs of departments. Marking is formative as well as summative. The key objectives are:

To give feedback on students' progress and to help them set targets

To identify gaps in their knowledge and understanding

To provide motivation for improvement

To help form the next stage in the teaching programme

In order for parents to gain an understanding of the marking codes they are listed below:

Sp check spelling C missing capital letter fs put in missing full stops // new paragraph needed Q add quotation Gr incorrect grammar P punctuation

Exp improve expression + add to this point

PARENTS / CARERS The part that parents and carers have to play in students achieving their full potential cannot be overstated, particularly in the area of independent study.

The Academy expects parents / carers to support independent study in the following ways:

Provide a reasonably peaceful, suitable place in which independent study can be done.

By checking and signing the planner each week.

By asking each day what independent study has been set.

Show students that they value independent study by explaining how it can help them make progress and achieve.

By praising students when independent study is completed.

To attend Parent Consultation meetings.

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ATTENDANCE

Students should aim for a consistently high attendance rate; the target is a minimum of 97% for all students over the course of the academic year. The Academy must be informed of any unavoidable absence by means of a phone-call or e-mail before 09:30a.m. on the day of absence, followed by a letter to the form tutor when the student returns. Medical or dental appointments should not be made during school hours, including Enrichment times, unless this is absolutely unavoidable. An appointment card or note should be presented to the tutor beforehand if this is the case. Any student who feels ill during School hours must report to the Academy Office. Students may not go home without permission from their Head of Learning, Head of Key Stage or member of Crayford Leadership Team (CLT), and under normal circumstances students will not be allowed home unaccompanied.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Holidays are not allowed during term-time, as this is disruptive to both the student and to the group, especially where coursework is concerned. The Government has made it clear that schools should not authorise any leave of absence during term time unless there are very exceptional circumstances. If a parent/carer wants a leave of absence for their child, they should seek permission well in advance. Letters regarding leave should be addressed to ‘The Academy Principal/Primary Head Teacher’ and handed to Mrs Jeffrey (Learning Welfare Manager). We reserve the right to refer specific unauthorised absences to our Education Welfare Service, who may deem it appropriate to issue a fixed penalty notice.

HELP, GUIDANCE AND ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

The Academy has a system of Pastoral Support Managers, whose main role is to reduce barriers to learning and check on absence and lateness. In addition home visits will be made as appropriate. Any student with worries about their work or emotional problems can contact the Pastoral Support Managers. They can give advice and support, with all kinds of strategies, to help cope with difficulties.

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REWARDS AND SANCTIONS

The Academy philosophy is to encourage a high level of motivation and self-discipline in the students. Also important is the realisation of the consequences of different behaviour, both in terms of the effect on the individual and on the other students.

Rewards Rewards will be given for particularly good work, or for putting in a lot of effort, maintaining a high standard of work or for being especially helpful. They may be obtained for outstanding work in any area including sport, music or drama, for particular helpfulness or effort. In the Secondary phase they will be given in the form of credits which will be entered into the student’s planner. Bronze, Silver and Gold merit awards will be awarded, as appropriate, at the end of each term. In the Primary phase, children can be recognised by their teachers in the ‘Achievement Assembly’ where they will receive certificates to take home and share with their family. The children can also be given House points, stickers or stamps and may be asked to show their work to a senior member of staff. Children from both phases may also be recognised at the Academy Speech Day at the end of the academic year.

Sanctions Sanctions may be given by members of staff for reasons such as not completing independent study, forgetting the right books or equipment, poor behaviour or otherwise contravening the Academy Behaviour Plan. Details will be entered into the student planner and may be followed up by:

Class teacher/form tutor/subject tutor detention - as and when judged appropriate – before school (usually for punctuality issues), break, lunch time, after school.

THE HOUSE SYSTEM The House system is an integral part of life at the Academy and aims to provide a sense of competition and fun through a range of academic, community, creative, cultural and sporting activities. All students and members of staff are members of one of the four houses which are named after significant figures in the history of the sponsors of the Primary phase, The Temple Grove Trust. Every pupil’s House can be identified by their school tie colour; Bell (yellow), Grenfell (red) James (blue) and Walker (green). Each House has a Head of House:

Bell Mr Thorne Grenfell Miss Hanam

James Mr Quigley Walker Miss Burgess

At the beginning of each academic year elections are held to appoint student representatives; House President and Vice President Creative, Communication, Community, Sports and Temple Grove, to take responsibility and organise the House events. The House programme provides opportunities for students of all ages to take responsibility, work as part of a team, face new challenges and acquire new skills. The diverse programme is designed to add breadth and depth to the students’ own interests and experiences, as well as provide the opportunity to be mentored and to support others. The distinct ethos underpinning our house system and unique characteristics within each House will help pupils to develop strong personal values.

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ACADEMY UNIFORM

The Academy Outfitter is: White Hall Clothiers, 244a, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6JU. Telephone No: 020 8852 8967.

Items of uniform on the list below can be obtained from White Hall clothiers (WHC). Many of these items are also available from high street retail outlets. However, items marked with an asterisk (*) can only be purchased from WHC.

Please note that items marked with an asterisk * must be purchased from White Hall Clothiers

NURSERY UNIFORM LIST FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Navy Blue Sweatshirt with Haberdashers’ Crest and

Plain Navy Blue Jogging Bottoms Plain White Polo shirt

*Bottle Green Haberdashers’ & Temple Grove Trust Crested Book bag

RECEPTION - YR 2 GIRLS’ UNIFORM LIST RECEPTION - YR 2 BOYS’ UNIFORM LIST

Mid Grey Large Pleated Pinafore or

Mid Grey Trousers

Mid Grey Trousers

Plain White Polo Shirt *Navy Blue Sweatshirt with Haberdashers’ Crest

White socks(knee length) or grey tights Grey or navy socks

Black shoes (these must NOT be boots or cover ankles – see page 21

*Bottle Green Haberdashers’ & Temple Grove Trust Crested Book bag

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YRS 3 -6 GIRLS’ UNIFORM LIST YRS 3 -6 BOYS’ UNIFORM LIST

BLAZER Compulsory for all KS2 students

Navy blue single breasted, with the Academy badge

Mid Grey Knife Pleated Skirt or

Mid Grey Trousers

Mid Grey Trousers

Plain White Shirt/Blouse (official school style only)

* Navy Blue Haberdashers’ Crested V Neck Jumper

*Standard Academy Tie

White socks (knee length) or grey tights Grey or navy socks

Black shoes (these must NOT be boots or cover ankles – see page 21)

*Bottle Green Haberdashers’ & Temple Grove Trust Crested Book bag

PRIMARY GIRLS’ SUMMER UNIFORM Can be worn in the Spring and Summer Terms

PRIMARY BOYS’ SUMMER UNIFORM Can be worn in the Spring and Summer Terms

Please see term and holiday dates on page 3 of the handbook for the dates that this uniform can be worn

Short Sleeve Shirts or Blouses

*Navy Blue Gingham Summer Dress Mid Grey Shorts

Short white socks Grey or navy socks

Plain Navy Blue or White Sunhat

PRIMARY GIRLS’ PE KIT PRIMARY BOYS’ PE KIT

*Bottle Green Haberdashers’ Crest Sweat Top and

Bottle Green Jogging Bottoms

*White polo shirt with house colour crest

Navy Blue Cotton Shorts - Reception, Years 1 & 2 Navy Blue Cycling Shorts for Year 3 - 6

Navy Blue PE Skirt (Optional) 3 - 6 Navy Blue Cotton Shorts

Black Plimsolls (no trainers of any kind)

PE String Bag – Plain Black or Blue OR 2 strap, plain black or blue rucksack

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SECONDARY GIRLS’ PE KIT SECONDARY BOYS’ PE KIT

Navy blue or black cycling shorts (optional) White sports socks

Royal blue football socks

Royal blue Rugby shirt Navy cotton Rugby shorts

Studded boots Shin guards (when required,

must be worn for ALL football lessons) Gum shield (when required)

Royal blue football socks

* White Crested Polo Shirt * Academy Crested Navy Track Suit

Navy blue sports shorts (optional) Plain white or navy, thin Thermal Top, can be worn under the crested top on cold days

Plain white trainers with non-marking soles (no Velcro and must not cover ankles) Black astroturf trainers (optional outdoor use)

White sports socks

For PE lessons, long hair must always be tied back and all jewellery removed. Students should be provided with sun cream, with an appropriate protection

factor, during the summer.

YRS 7 -11 GIRLS’ UNIFORM LIST YRS 7 -11 BOYS’ UNIFORM LIST

BLAZER Compulsory for all students

*Navy blue single breasted, with the Academy badge and buttons (buttons may be obtained from the Academy Office)

* Official style dark Navy Blue Skirt (knee length or Calf length)

or *Official style dark Navy Blue Trousers

Plain charcoal Trousers

Plain White Shirt/Blouse (official school style only)

* Navy Blue Haberdashers’ Crested V Neck Jumper/Sleeveless Pullover

*Academy Tie (in House colour)

Sock/Tights Plain black, white or navy

Socks Plain dark grey or navy

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GENERAL UNIFORM RULES SHOES Plain black leather (not suede or casual style)

No boots (covering ankles) or trainers. Shoes must fully cover the top of the foot

Trainers are not to be worn to or from the Academy

OUTDOOR COATS / RAINWEAR • Plain navy or plain black coats or jackets. Please note that these are not to be worn in lessons.

• No denim, leather or hooded tops, no patterns, insignia or other colours • Safety stripes are allowed but no other patterns • HOODIES ARE NOT ALLOWED AND WILL BE CONFISCATED

TIES / SHIRTS • The Academy expects a smart standard of uniform and requires all students’ ties to be worn at 6

stripes long (primary) or with the Haberdashers’ crest clearly visible below the knot (secondary) • Blouses or shirts to have the top button fastened and to be tucked in at all times

JEWELLERY

Only a watch and one small pair of plain gold or silver studs, worn only in the ear lobes, can be worn at the owner’s risk

No other studs, no other jewellery or badges.

No facial/body piercing.

HAIRSTYLES

• Hair ribbons, slides, etc. must be plain (navy or black) and one colour only • Small beads of one colour only are allowed • Hair to be a natural colour only, smart and business-like • Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back • Hair extensions, extreme or unkempt hairstyles and shaved eyebrows are not allowed as these are

not appropriate for the Academy • Any facial hair should be kept well-trimmed

MAKE-UP • No make-up or nail varnish should be worn. No false/acrylic nails

HATS & SCARVES • Scarves can be plain navy or black • Winter pull-on woolly hats, in plain navy or black, may be worn to and from the Academy • Baseball caps are not allowed and will be confiscated if worn • In summer, plain blue/white sun hats or white style cricket hats only may be worn for cricket, or for

extended periods of sport • No other headwear is permitted to be worn in the Academy unless it is for religious reasons or

because of a medical condition. In these cases written confirmation is required from a parent/carer which will be kept on the student’s file

SCHOOL BAGS

• A sturdy rucksack-style bag, with two straps for carrying books, plain navy or black only

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INCLUSION Crayford Academy provides teaching and learning that enables all children to attain and achieve through a broad, balanced and appropriately differentiated curriculum. The aim is to ensure all children are appropriately supported in order that they may work confidently towards reaching their potential. Policy and practice reflects the philosophy and fundamental principles within the new Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2014 and the Equality Act 2010. All pupils have individual needs and we wish to support and encourage them to fulfil their potential by ensuring that teaching staff have the necessary skills to raise the levels of achievement of all pupils, including those with SEN. Pupils who require individual and/or specific support and guidance may be referred to the Assistant Principal for Inclusion for advice and input. Occasionally pupils may need to be referred to external Early Intervention Team for specialist advice. The inclusion team (which includes the Assistant Principal (Inclusion), SEN teacher, Lead ASD teacher, Head of Key Stage and Pastoral Managers, Heads of Learning) works closely with parents as partners in the education of their children and will keep them informed at each stage. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s form tutor or class teacher in the first instance with any concerns in order for matters to be directed to the most appropriate member of staff.

MORE ABLE PROVISION The Academy fosters particular abilities for the more able students, within the classroom and externally via other initiatives. Students also have opportunities to attend Master Classes and to visit institutions of Higher Education. We will also provide early examination entry in certain subjects for students who have specific strengths.

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SEN

Purpose Meeting the Needs To make sure that students’ needs are identified

Assessment procedures used in every year group, to identify those who may need help in class to overcome barriers to learning, or access to additional provision from the school’s provision map

To make sure that students’ needs are assessed and met

SENCo trains/coaches colleagues in use of assessment tools and data. School policies set out what is expected of all staff

To help staff and students identify key learning targets

Process of individual target setting for all students through Periodic Assessment. SENCo advises colleagues on how to choose appropriate learning objectives for students functioning below expected age-related levels

To ensure effective strategies are put in place to support the student

SENCo provides training and advice to colleagues on what works for students with learning or behaviour difficulties

To ensure that parents/carers are aware of what the school is doing to help their child and to what effect

School’s Provision Map records the available provision. Parents are advised through meetings and/or discussions with appropriate members of staff as to what is planned or being put in place. Interventions are reviewed with the appropriate member of staff. Regular testing/assessment of progress is reported to parents

To make sure that parents/carers know how they can continue to support at home

Parents attend meetings, open evenings, options events and parents’ evenings. Liaison between subject specialists, tutors, specialist staff and parents is purposeful. Two-way communication through student planner, letters, phone calls or email.

To ensure that all relevant staff know what the student’s needs are and how they can help him or her improve their learning

Students take responsibility, with help, for recording general information and key personal targets in planners/notebooks, and sharing these with those who teach them. School staff are regularly updated with relevant information regarding student’s identified needs together with classroom strategies and advice.

To ensure continuity when students move from one class or school to another

Clear policy on transfer of personal and curriculum records on all students.

To direct the deployment of limited school resources to the individual students with the greatest need

The school plans its provision map strategically, on the basis of termly and annual data analysis and forecasting of need in each year group/class.

To demonstrate action at school level as a condition to seeking help/advice for EHC plans.

The school has policies in place to show the systems used for screening, assessment, target setting and monitoring individuals’ progress. The provision a student has received is highlighted on successive provision maps. Information is shared with parents/students/staff that shows outcomes of additional provision/action.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

CODE OF CONDUCT EXPECTED FROM STUDENTS We wish to ensure that everyone contributes towards making the Academy an enjoyable and safe place in which to teach and learn.

1. Students are expected to behave in a considerate and courteous manner at all times, as members of the Academy, and of the local community. They are expected to show respect to all members of staff, visitors to the Academy and to each other.

2. The Academy has an Equal Opportunities Policy and expects the highest standards in language, behaviour and mutual respect between all members of the community. Verbal abuse of any kind, including bad language or shouting is unacceptable in the Academy.

3. Bullying in any form is unacceptable at the Academy. Bullying is the intent to hurt or dominate

another person (by physical or verbal intimidation, and also by exclusion or threatening gestures). Allegations of bullying will always be taken seriously.

4. All students are expected to have respect for property and for the Academy environment. This

includes care for furniture and books and respect for display work and notices. Food is only to be consumed in the Dining Room or other designated areas and litter must be disposed of properly in the bins provided.

5. Chewing gum is not allowed anywhere in the Academy.

6. Good social behaviour is encouraged by the students moving round the buildings quietly,

especially in the corridors and on the stairs, being thoughtful towards others by holding open doors and standing aside to let people pass when waiting to enter a room. Students must be respectful of our neighbours and good behaviour is expected to extend outside of the school.

7. Punctuality & Regular attendance is expected from all students – for registration, for lessons and

for handing in independent study. Regular attendance is also required at all lessons throughout the Academy year.

8. Correct uniform is to be worn at all times, including the journey to and from the Academy, as

we believe that the way students look affects their work and behaviour in school as well as sending a message to the local community about our school and its students.

9. Students’ good behaviour should also extend to their usage of social networking sites. We encourage parents to take an active interest in monitoring how their children are using social networking sites, and their mobile devices. More guidance is given on page 29-30.

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BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

Our Academy’s mission is to create a safe and happy environment for our whole community, where good behaviour allows teaching and learning to take place so our students can realise their potential in terms of social, emotional and academic development. REWARDS We want students to be intrinsically motivated rather than reliant on extrinsic rewards. However, we do acknowledge that rewards have their place to support the students’ learning. Staff will take every opportunity to reward and acknowledge students’ good behaviour. Rewards are used throughout the school. These may include some of the following: • Verbal and written praise • Post cards, letters and phone calls home • Public display of high quality work • House points will awarded to a student if they do something outstanding e.g. an excellent piece of

work, an exceptional achievement, going above and beyond or good performance in an extra-curricular activity.

• Certificates will be awarded for 100% attendance and to recognise students who have received a specific number of House points.

• Prizes are annually awarded at Speech day for individual students who made the most progress, academic achievement and contribution to the life of the School.

• A number of other prizes and trophies will awarded throughout the year to recognise achievement in the numerous inter House competition and activities.

SANCTIONS Although the emphasis at the Academy is on positive behaviour management it is also important to have a range of sanctions to apply as need arises. Students will, inevitably, make mistakes and may, from time to time, show behaviours that do not facilitate good learning and violate school ethos or rules. A range of progressive sanctions will be appropriately applied is these cases in the hope that they may help to remind students of our expectation. Any sanction applies will always be balanced with appropriate support. Sanctions commonly used in our school will include: • Verbal reprimand • Sanction Detentions – lunchtime and after school: • Phone call or letter home • Parental meetings • Progress card/reporting systems • Internal exclusion • External fixed term or permanent exclusion For more detail please request the ‘Behaviour for learning procedures’ policy.

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PRIMARY BEHAVIOUR PLAN STEP 1-4 are integrated into the behaviour diamond

STEP 5 IF 3 three behaviour sheets in an Askean term - the Pupil will be seen by the Deputy Head,

and the behaviour will be discussed with the class teacher, Deputy Head teacher to decide on next action. This will be considered a serious warning

STEP 6 Report

STEP 7 Pastoral Support Plan meeting to be set up with parents/carers and any other agencies involved. Targets will be set.

STEP 8 IF no improvement in behaviour – a form of exclusion could be enforced. Consistent refusal to follow adult instruction, or abusive or deliberately violent behaviour, will result in ‘Fast Track’ to Step 8.

FORMS OF EXCLUSION. Internal exclusion - The Pupil spends a fixed term isolated from other pupils within the school, and will

complete work from the curriculum. Off-site exclusion - The Pupil spends a fixed term isolated from other pupils on other campus, and will

complete work from the curriculum. External exclusion - The Pupil spends fixed term excluded from the school and will complete given work

from the curriculum. The Pupil will be under supervision of their parents/guardian. A record of this exclusion will be recorded on the Pupil’s school record.

Permanent exclusion – in the unlikely event that the interventions have been unsuccessful and the Pupil’s behaviour continues to deteriorate, the school may permanently exclude a pupil.

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SECONDARY BEHAVIOUR PLAN

STEP 1 Warning and a reminder of agreed HACA behaviour.

STEP 2 Sanction given for poor behaviour.

STEP 3 3 sanctions over a period of an Askean term will result in a detention of up to 40 minutes after school. Parents/carers will be contacted and this will be recorded on the schools information management system (SIMS).

STEP 4 If poor behaviour continues the student will go on a Pastoral or Subject Report and this

may be discussed with the Head of Learning, as appropriate. STEP 5 Continuous poor behaviour may result in a Pastoral Support Plan being set up with

parents/guardians, tutors and any other agencies working together to support the student in school. The Head of Learning, Head of Key Stage or Assistant Principal for Inclusion will lead the meeting and will set targets.

STEP 6 If there is no improvement in behaviour – an internal exclusion could be enforced by the

Head of Key Stage or members of the Senior Leadership Team. Parents/carers will be informed, and may be required to attend a meeting.

STEP 7 Serious offences will be bought to the attention of the Vice Principal and could result in

fixed-term or permanent exclusion. Parents/carers will be required to attend a reintegration meeting with the Vice Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Consistent refusal to follow adult instruction, or abusive violent behaviour, will result in ‘Fast Track’ to Step 6. FORMS OF EXCLUSION Internal exclusion - The student spends a fixed period of time isolated from other students

within the school, and will complete work from the curriculum. External exclusion - The student spends a fixed term excluded from the school premises and

will complete given work from the curriculum. The student will be under supervision of their parents/guardian. A record of this exclusion will be recorded on the student’s school record.

Permanent exclusion - In the unlikely event that the interventions have been unsuccessful and

the student’s behaviour continues to deteriorate, the school may permanently exclude a student.

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ICT CODE OF PRACTICE

The computer network system is owned by the Academy and it is made available to students to further their education and to staff to enhance their professional activities, including teaching, research, administration and management. The Academy reserves the right to monitor or delete any files that may be held on its computer system and to monitor Internet site and email usage.

1 Access to the Internet is only permitted via an account that has been provided and authorised by the Academy. Your password should not be disclosed to any other person.

2 Conscious and deliberate access by using accounts and passwords other than those you are

authorised to use will lead automatically to disciplinary action.

3 All activities that attack, corrupt or threaten the integrity of the Academy’s ICT systems are forbidden. These include hacking, cracking, deliberately spreading viruses, manipulating and deleting files other than your own.

4 You are responsible for the content of the e-mails that you send. Content of a hate based,

violent, sexist, racist or pornographic nature is not permitted under the Academy rules. Forwarding e-mail content from an original sender without seeking their permission prior to sending is considered an invasion of privacy and is not allowed.

5 Never use Academy Internet access for personal financial gain, gambling, subversive political

purposes or personal advertising.

6 Academy e-mail accounts only should be used.

7 The copyright of materials found on the Internet must always be respected. As a student you must always ask for permission if you wish to download or upload material. Always remember to acknowledge the source of any Internet material you have cited or copied in your work.

8 As a student, if you are personally insulted, abused, libelled or harassed on the Internet, you

should immediately report it to a teacher. The Academy has the responsibility to inform the Internet Service Provider about the issue. The ISP will in many cases be able to trace the sender.

9 Posting anonymous messages and forwarding chain letters is forbidden. If students have

permission to send a spam for educational purposes, make your purpose clear to the receivers.

10 Never use the network to access or spread inappropriate materials such as pornographic,

racist or offensive text and images.

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11 Never reveal your personal details via the Internet, including name, address, phone number or bank account details. This includes never sending a personal photograph.

12 You should immediately report to a teacher if you encounter undesirable material during any

kind of communication on the Internet.

13 Internet and email may only be accessed at designated times or after direct instruction from your Teacher. If the internet or email is accessed in lesson without direction from the teacher, the ICT disciplinary code will be enforced.

It must be understood that any deliberate violations of any of this code may lead to internet access being stopped and may also result in a fixed term exclusion. The full Federation IT policy can be viewed at www.haaf.org.uk/Policies-and-Downloads

USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES AND PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICES

There has been a dramatic growth in internet communication via social networking websites such as Facebook. This is alongside an increased accessibility to the internet using phones or tablets (such as the iPhone and iPad) with fast internet access.

The internet is a great tool for research, communication, and learning, and is often used in this capacity within school. Unfortunately there can also be offensive, obscene and insulting comments being made by pupils on social networking websites, often with regards to, and directed towards, other pupils. Facebook is the most frequently used site, but there are others such as Ask.fm which allows pupils to post comments anonymously.

When friendship issues arise online, pupils tend to be far more antagonistic towards each other, with the lack of face-to-face interaction generating a sense of impunity. Furthermore, because any insults made are in the public domain, they are there for all to see, which means that other pupils in the year group are drawn into the dispute. The feelings of resentment and bitterness generated by comments posted online invariably come up in school the next day, and cause various arguments which can be difficult to resolve.

As a school we are very concerned by these issues, and have gathered from some that this concern is shared by parents. It has been noted that some parents would like further guidance on how to monitor their children’s’ use of social networking and online or mobile communication. Below are listed some ideas that parents elsewhere have found helpful. They are by no means steadfast ‘rules’, but we hope that they provide a further source of guidance for all.

Recommendations:

Use of computers and laptops It is recommended that computers, laptops and tablets are not kept in your children’s bedrooms, and instead in communal areas where you can see what they are looking at online – this is particularly the case at night when they may be likely to stay up late posting and reading comments.

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Mobile phones It is recommended that mobile phone usage is monitored closely – again, this is particularly the case at night. There are many parents who take their children’s phone and tablet from them when they go to bed and give it back to them in the morning. This is a very successful strategy, encouraging openness and trust, and is strongly advised.

Facebook and other social networking sites It is recommended that parents have access to what is being said by their children on Facebook. In some cases parents have their child’s passwords which can be helpful. Others are “friends” with their children which is also a successful strategy. We are aware that it isn’t possible to monitor everything that your child posts online, and that it is important that students are given some privacy, but it is advisable that you are able to access the content of this communication if necessary.

To summarise, we present these recommendations as guidance, and hope that you find them useful. Crayford Academy prides itself on having a strong community ethos, which encourages openness, honesty and sharing, and we are entirely committed to the safeguarding of our students. We ask that you as parents/carers are proactive in dealing with any issues that arise out of school from social networking sites and personal mobile devices.

STUDENT VOICE

The Academy encourages its students to take an active role in the development of their school and education and thus a student body has been created for this purpose lead by the Head Girl and Head Boy. Within the primary schools this student body is known as the Student Council, whilst in the Secondary phase it is represented by the Student Voice. The students are elected by their peers for these roles and the elected students take part in the leadership of the Academy and contribute to the visions and aims of the Federation. Each class has an elected representative. Within the Secondary phase each year group elects a Student Voice Executive from the class representatives. The Student Voice and School Council meet regularly to discuss issues and ideas which are then shared with the Senior Leadership team and staff for further discussion and development.

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