Information and examination results 2013-2014
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Public Examination Results - 2012 (provisional)
Contents Information and Examinations results | 2013-2014
Key Stage 4 - GCSE Results
5 or more A* - C Grades (inc. English and Maths)
73%
5 or more A* - C Grades
88%
Home/Academy Agreement
Admissions 3 Attendance 4
Key Stage 5 - A Level Results A*/B Grades
47%
A* - C Grades
74%
Overall Points Score per student
856.8
Average Points Score per entry
215.6
Equal Opportunities
5
Relationships and Sex Education
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Health 6 Collective Worship
Key Stage 5 - IB Results
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WIA
24+ Diploma Points
94.4%
International Pass Rate
78.16%
A unique feature of the Winterbourne International Academy is its combination of IB and A Level Post-16 courses. 24 points at IB is the equivalent of more than three A grades at A Level.
Behaviour 7 Sanctions 8 Academy Uniform
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Academy Rules
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Complaints Procedure
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Destinations 13 Academy Staff
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Academy Governance
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The Friends of Winterbourne International Academy 16 Safeguarding 16 Conclusion 16 Term Dates
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Home/Academy Agreement The Parents/Carers I/We shall: • See that my/our child goes to the Academy regularly, on time, properly dressed and equipped for work; • Make the Academy aware of any concerns or problems that might affect my/our child’s work or behaviour; • Support the Federation’s policies and guidelines for behaviour; • Keep informed about my/our child’s life at the Academy; • Guide my/our child’s use of leisure time; • Support my/our child in personalised learning and other opportunities for home-learning; • Encourage my/our child’s participation in extra-curricular activities; • Attend parents’ evenings, information evenings and discussions about my/our child’s progress.
The Ridings’ Federation Winterbourne International Academy The Academy will: • Care for your child’s safety and happiness; • Encourage an environment in which good staff/student relationships can develop; • Ensure that your child achieves his/her full potential as a valued member of the Academy community; • Provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of your child, fostering particular talents; • Teach effectively and establish high standards in work and behaviour; • Help your child prepare for adult life, encouraging the development of a sense of personal responsibility; • Keep you informed about general Academy matters and about your child’s progress in particular; • Be open and welcoming at all times and offer opportunities for you to become involved in the life of the Academy.
The student I shall: • Attend the Academy regularly and be on time for both Academy and lessons; • Co-operate with staff and accept the authority and rules of the Academy; • Be appropriately dressed and tidy in appearance; • Come to the Academy prepared for learning; • Arrive at lessons properly equipped; • Do all my classwork and personalised learning as well as I can; • Participate in the various activities of the Academy; • Show respect and courtesy to everyone, being polite and helpful to others; • Care for the books, buildings, equipment, furniture, grounds and surrounds of the Academy; • Show respect for the environment and local neighbourhood. • Follow the Academy code of conduct: TIME - We are punctual RESPECT - We give and receive respect to each other and the environment FIRST TIME - We co-operate WORK HARD - We are achieving and making good progress INDEPENDENT LEARNING - We are responsible and self-sufficient learners APPEARANCE - We have the correct uniform and equipment
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Admissions The admissions policy is determined by The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust and is published annually. Parents/carers of prospective Year 7 students are requested to submit their preference by the end of October, to their ‘home’ Local Authority, prior to transfer. The Local Authority Officers then consider applications between October and March. However, if the Academy receives more applicants than their standard number of 300, then the following criteria will be applied in this order:(i) Children in Public Care (ii) Special Educational Needs Where the child has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities and this requires admission to the Academy requested. (iii) Local siblings (those living within the Academy’s Area of Prime Responsibility and who have named the Academy as a first preference). (iv) Geographical considerations (those living within the Academy’s Area of Prime Responsibility). (v) Geographical considerations (those living outside the Academy’s Area of Prime Responsibility). NB. Children with a statement of special educational needs are placed in schools/Academies through the arrangements set out in the SEN Code of Practice and not through the admission criteria Late applications (including changes of preference) are dealt with only after the demand for places received by the closing date has been met. If places become available following the allocation of places for a school/Academy, the same criteria are applied to late applications and formal appeals, where the number of requests received still exceeds the number of places available. 593 applications were received for Year 7 students entering September 2012, of which 327 named Winterbourne International Academy as their first preference. An opportunity is provided early in the Autumn term for parents/carers with children in their last year at primary school to visit Winterbourne International Academy and inspect a cross section of work undertaken in the various Learning Areas. In the Summer term a two day visit for the children, with their primary school teachers, is arranged in school time. During these Induction Days, children undertake team building activities to help them become familiar with the Academy surroundings, meet with their Tutor Groups and establish new friendships. In the evening, parents/carers of the new intake are also able to attend a meeting at the Academy. Parents/carers who move to the area, or wish their children to transfer to Winterbourne International Academy during the course of the year will be offered individual tours. These tours take approximately three quarters of an hour and will not generally include visits to classrooms, in order to avoid interrupting lessons. This policy, we believe, is in the best interests of the students already at Winterbourne International Academy and utilises staff time effectively. Parents/carers wishing their children to enter Winterbourne International Academy should in the first instance contact: Year 7 (September 2013) - Applications should be made through the Local Authority where you live. In the case of residents from within South Gloucestershire, further information may be obtained from the Council’s website. www.southglos.gov.uk/admissions or through South Gloucestershire Council’s Childrens Information Service on 01454 868008. Year 7-11 - Applications, again need to be made through the Local Authority where you live. Years 12-13 - Miss C Giblin (Federation Director of Sixth Form) on 01454 252055.
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Attendance Matters at Winterbourne International Academy By law, parents/carers are responsible for ensuring that children of compulsory education age receive full-time suitable education. Attendance and punctuality are of prime importance. Students are provided with clear information regarding both registration times and procedures to be followed when arriving late at the Academy. Irregular daily attendance is a major contributory factor to underachievement and unauthorised absence may place students ‘at risk’ within the community. While telephone calls can be helpful, students must produce a note of explanation following an absence. An automated text message is sent by the Academy when a student is absent from registration and where notification of absence has not been received. If a student has been absent for three days without explanation, a three day absence note will be sent to parents/carers by the Academy asking for the reason(s). Failure to provide a note will result in the absence being designated as unauthorised. If this requirement is overlooked it may result in a visit from the Educational Welfare Officer. Unless there are unusual circumstances, persistent lateness will call for disciplinary measures. It is essential that parents/carers work constructively with the Academy in discouraging, preventing, and where necessary, solving attendance problems. However, the Academy may, in consultation with the Education Welfare Service, consider a range of options including Legal procedures where the parents/carers condone truancy and unauthorised absence, and where the parent/carer is judged capable of securing their child’s regular attendance, but is not willing to take responsibility for doing so. The Academy discourages students taking leave of absence during term time, but parents/carers may request such authorisation by completing a ‘request for absence from the Academy’ form, which is available from the Academy’s reception or from the Academy website. Authorisation of such absence is at the Academy’s discretion, and in certain cases authorisation will not be given.
Attendance Rates of authorised and unauthorised absence of students of compulsory Academy age 1
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3
1524
5.3%
0.8%
1. Total number of students on roll for at least one session during the year up to and including Term 5 2012. 2. The percentage of half days (sessions) missed through authorised absence. 3. The percentage of half days (sessions) missed through unauthorised absence.
The Academy Day* Registration
8.50am - 9.00am
Period 1
9.00am - 10.00am
Period 2
10.00am - 11.00am
Break
11.00am - 11.20am
Period 3
11.20am - 12.20pm
Period 4
12.20pm - 1.20pm
Lunch (includes student mentoring sessions)
1.20pm - 2.15pm
Period 5 (including pm registration)
2.15pm - 3.15pm
Departure
3.15pm
Students should arrive on the Academy site in good time, in order to arrive promptly for registration.
* NB During the main examination season Period 4 and lunch are ‘swapped’, i.e. Lunch commences at 12.20pm
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Equal Opportunities As an Academy we acknowledge the complexity of our multi-racial society and recognise the need to prepare our students for life in multicultural Britain. The Academy complies with its duties under: • The Equality Act (2010) Our admissions policy, registration procedures, resources, curriculum, pastoral structure, tutorial programmes and use of language seek to promote a climate of mutual appreciation, empathy, harmony, justice, respect, trust and understanding. We aim to develop and educate all students to their full potential regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, physical or intellectual abilities. We encourage all members of the Academy to be equally valued. We recognise that any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying is harmful to both the individual and the educative process. Whether it is verbal, mental or physical intimidation, the object is to cause continual stress and anxiety. References to gender, race, colour, physical attributes and issues of sexuality are completely inappropriate and intolerable. Any incidents should be reported to senior members of staff for action to be taken.
Relationships and Sex Education As advised by the 1993 Education Act, Relationships and Sex Education in schools/Academies is taught as part of the Health Education programme, which is studied by tutor groups during PSHE periods. Sex Education is seen as part of the ‘Education for Personal Growth and Development’ and includes sensitive and sometimes controversial topics, within a framework of personal relationships, responsibility and family life. It is integrated into a full programme of personal, social and health education. The syllabus encourages a positive and responsible approach to sexual activities and attitudes. The Academy ethos fosters positive esteem, self-confidence, respect for oneself and others, emphasising the qualities of caring and sharing. The aims of the course are: • For students to understand the body functions and develop a positive self image; • To recognise that healthy sexual development affects many areas of life; • To have a moral concept of responsibility within a moral framework; • To explore the responsibility of parenthood; • To acquire the skill of decision-making necessary to make informed choices; • To be aware of the pressures of sexual behaviour; • To give the opportunity for discussion concerning personal development within a sensitive environment. The curriculum includes: Human relationships and physical development, parents/carers and family, in Year 7; Relationships, hygiene and staying safe in Year 8; Rights and responsibilities in relationships, STIs and contraception, and abortion, in Years 9 and 10; Parenting, in Year 11. The topics are reintroduced again at a more sophisticated level in Years 12 and 13. The course runs in harmony with other curricular programmes which impinge on Health and Sex Education, e.g. Science. As in any discipline there are many areas of overlap and cross-curricular referencing. However, the tutorial programme is primarily concerned with attitudes and not merely knowledge.
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The factual knowledge is presented objectively and honestly, with opportunity for discussion and exploration of attitudes and values. Acquiring decision-making and coping skills are a high priority. It is Federation policy that tutors ‘teach’ the material within their own groups, therefore maximising the close relationship established between student and tutor, thereby allowing sensitive issues to be explored within a familiar and ‘safe’ environment. Tutors are supported by Assistant Principals in their roles as PSHE Co-ordinator and Director of Study, and occasionally the Academy Health Nurse, who assists as and where necessary. Resources used are numerous, carefully reviewed and monitored by the Deputy Heads of Years in liaison with the PSHE Co-ordinator. Teaching methods are active, experiential, participative and encourage children to value responsibility for their own learning. The Local Governing Body has fully approved the content, resources and all the teaching and learning styles involved in this course. Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child(ren) from sex education lessons which are not part of the statutory National Curriculum. Before taking such steps parents/carers are invited to view the materials and discuss any aspects of the course with the PSHE Co-ordinator in order to encourage parental partnership with the Academy as co-educators. Thereafter the same procedures are followed as in the Religious Studies exemption.
Health Illness in the Academy should be brought to the attention of a teacher in the first instance, who will then decide if it is necessary to authorise a visit to the Medical Room. If students seem unable to continue with their Academy work, parents/carers will be contacted so that they can make arrangements to look after their child at home. Should there be an accident or illness requiring hospital treatment, the Academy will act promptly, informing parents/carers of the steps taken. The Academy requires a home/ business telephone number, plus an additional telephone number, for each student in case of emergency. (No student should leave the premises for medical reasons without the permission of a senior member of staff, nor should students contact parents/carers regarding early departure from the Academy without the Academy’s authorisation.) Academy First-Aid Care. The Academy employs qualified First Aiders who care for students who sustain accidents or who are taken ill during Academy time. However, facilities and resources are limited, so parents/carers are requested not to send children who are ill to the Academy. Similarly, where students sustain injuries outside Academy hours it is the responsibility of parents/ carers to seek medical advice from a General Practitioner or Hospital Accident and Emergency Department. (NB No member of staff is authorised to administer any form of medication.) School Health Service is provided by The North Bristol NHS Trust. It serves to support, advise and assist in health issues affecting young people in the Academy. If a health need is identified, the Academy Health Nurse can offer support and arrange referrals to the Locality Children’s Team or other agencies. This includes a Paediatrician who sees children in clinics. Confidentiality is always observed and information is only shared with parental knowledge and consent. The Academy Health Nurse visits the Academy and regularly meets with the Deputy Principal. A ‘drop-in clinic’ is available to all students on Monday lunchtimes. If parents/carers have any health concerns and wish to access the Academy Health Nurse/ Services, please inform the Deputy Principal, or the Academy Health Nurse, based at Downend Clinic, directly.
Collective Worship The Academy complies with its duties under Section 70 of the SSFA by implementing a programme of regular assemblies. These assemblies are based on the general principle of concern for ‘fellow men’ which is the basis of Christian and other traditions and they also form a vehicle where success is celebrated and the Academy’s values as a caring community are promoted. Complementing the assemblies is a programme of Thought for the Day.
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Behaviour Rationale • To recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and the responsibility of all staff; • T o create the conditions for an orderly community, in which effective learning can take place and in which there is mutual respect for the needs and aspirations of all members of the Academy community; • T o promote high standards of work and behaviour thereby: assisting the full development of the potential of all students, preparing students for life beyond statutory Academy age, enhancing the reputation of the Academy for the benefit of the students; • T o cultivate in students an acceptance and recognition of responsibility for their own decisions and actions and for their consequences; • T o ensure that the Academy supports its learners in achieving the five outcomes of Every Child Matters ie. Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution and Achieve Economic Well Being.
Purposes • To establish/maintain the teacher-student relationship by promoting a proper regard for authority; • To establish clear expectations of appropriate behaviour among students, parents/carers, staff and local governors; • To encourage an environment in which good staff/student relationships can develop; • To achieve consistency in staff management of student behaviour; • T o take appropriate action to reduce the risk of poor behaviour occurring and to prevent a disproportionate amount of behaviour issues arising among more vulnerable students; • T o recognise, reward and publicise the positive achievements of students as part of a culture of achievement and an ethos of success; • To develop self esteem and appreciation of work; • To encourage students to make appropriate choices; • To prevent students being disadvantaged by the behaviour of others; • To discourage bullying and promote equality for all; • T o promote the care of, and respect for: students, staff and the general public, the property of students, staff and visitors and the premises/resources of the Academy and the community; • T o encourage acceptable behaviour: in the environment of the Academy, on the roads to and from the Academy and on public transport; • To recognise the importance of attendance, punctuality and appearance; • To inform and consult parents/carers regarding students’ achievements and problems.
Code of Conduct ‘Every teacher has the right to teach and every student has the right to learn’. Students are expected to adhere to the following: TIME - We are punctual RESPECT - We give and receive respect to each other and the environment FIRST TIME - We co-operate WORK HARD - We are achieving and making good progress INDEPENDENT LEARNING - We are responsible and self-sufficient learners APPEARANCE - We have the correct uniform and equipment
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Sanctions • M inor misdemeanours may result in teachers reprimanding students orally, imposing extra work or break/lunchtime resolution meetings. • D etention at the end of the Academy day is an approved sanction. Parents/carers will normally be given two days notice, at least, as a matter of courtesy, as well as for information. The Academy does not require parental/carer permission for this sanction. If a student fails to attend a detention through absence they can expect to be detained on the day of their return to the Academy. Failure to do so, as well as failure to do a detention when present, may result in withdrawal from lessons, and/or the imposition of a Senior Leadership Team detention. • F or grave breaches of conduct or for a pattern of persistent serious behaviour students may be excluded from the Academy, ultimately on a permanent basis. The DCSF’s Improving Behaviour and Attendance: Guidance on Exclusion from Schools, and Student Referral Units (September 2008) has provided the guidelines followed by the Academy.
Footnote: • C opies of the Academy Rules are published annually in the Academy Prospectus, are available to all staff, and are displayed in all classrooms. • See also Personal Planner for:
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Academy Uniform
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Equipment, Student Property, Academy Property
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Lost Property and Food
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Transport
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Breaktimes and Lunchtimes
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Anti-Bullying
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Rewards and Sanctions.
• E very September the Academy issues to parents/carers details of the Federation’s Disciplinary Procedure and Sanctions Grid for guidance.
Management of drug related incidents Designated members of staff are responsible for co-ordinating the management of drug related incidents, offering sources of support and liaising with outside agencies, including the media. Sanctions of appropriate severity will be applied for the intentional misuse of medicines, solvents or illegal substances by any member of the Academy community on the Academy premises or while on Academy trips or visits. To protect the health and safety of everyone in the Academy, regular checks will be made of the site to ensure that drug paraphernalia, particularly syringes, are cleared away. Sanctions, up to and including permanent exclusion as a last resort, will be applied for: • Possession of any drug with the suspected intention to misuse; • Misuse of drugs on Academy premises (and associating with misusers); • Supplying/dealing drugs for the purposes of misuse.
Academy Uniform The underlying principle is to provide an appropriate, sensible outfit for Academy uniform. Denim material is not appropriate for Academy uniform. Outside garments are to be in plain navy without logos; hoodies are not acceptable. All items are sold by Initially Yours and Any Sports (Yate).
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The Academy expects students to conform to the dress rules, both in the interest of maintaining a high Academy standard as well as for reasons of hygiene and safety. Shoes should be low heeled and low soled in plain black leather or similar material; no variation is permitted. Clothing should be in the colours, cut and style detailed in the Academy uniform list. If make-up is worn, it should be discreet. Jewellery is limited to a wrist-watch and a pair of small discreet studs (one in each ear lobe). No other body piercing is permitted. Hair should be clean, tidy and without extremity of cut (neither too short – No.1, nor too long, in the case of boys, not below the shoulder), colour or style. Parental support is expected and essential (see Home/Academy Agreement) and sanctions will be imposed if there is a lack of co-operation. The Federation policy on dress and appearance makes explicit reference to the Federation and Academy’s position on the wearing of religious clothing, which highlights the need to balance its obligations under Anti-Discrimination Legislation with Health and Safety considerations, security and the need for effective teaching and learning.
We strongly recommend all garments are named General Item
Colour
Boys
Girls
Blazer Tie
Navy with embroidered Academy badge
Navy tie with Gold stripes and the Academy badge
Blouse/Shirt
White (short or long sleeved)
‘V’ Neck Sweater
Plain navy with embroidered Academy badge
Trousers
Mid-Grey, full length to the ankle
**
**
Skirt
Mid-Grey, not above the knee nor below mid calf, A-line Plain black or grey
n/a
Socks Tights
Plain black Opaque or flesh-toned
Shoes
Plain black, low heels leather or similar and low soles
n/a
Outer Garment
Plain navy without logos
Bag, hardy and strong, for carrying Academy equipment
PE PE Shorts (not cycling shorts)
Plain navy
PE Rugby Shirt – reversible
Navy/Sky Blue
Football Boots
Plain black
Sports Socks
Navy/Sky Blue tops
Swimming trunks/Shorts
Plain navy
Swimming Costume – one piece
Plain navy
PE round-neck T-shirt
Navy/Sky Blue
n/a
n/a
Joggers/tracksuit bottoms
Plain navy
Trainers
White
Shinpads for field sports Mouthguard Towels for showers/swimming
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**
**
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Protective Clothing Arts/Science/Technology
Will be provided by the Academy
NB. All jewellery must be removed for health and safety reasons in all PE practical lessons. PE kit must be brought to PE lessons at all times. When students are unable to fully participate in activities they will be expected to assist in some way e.g. officiating, scoring, supporting etc. All students should wear white trainers in the sports hall. ** Optional, but no alternative is permitted. Students are reminded that the Academy blazer is a compulsory garment and must be worn at all times. In some circumstances, students may be given permission to remove their blazers.
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Academy Rules
f. Federation House
Please not that the Academy rules will be amended during the forthcoming academic year to account for the capital investment programme.
h. The grass area beyond the All Weather Pitch
Displayed in all classrooms
(i) The bus parking area is for Year 7 only
(ii) The ‘Pen’ is for Year 8 and Year 9 students
1. Entries and exits a. Students must not enter the Academy buildings before 8.45am, at break or at lunchtime unless they are Sixth Form students or are supervised by staff. On wet days a bell (3 long rings) will sound and students may go to Year or other supervised areas. b. The main front entrance doors are not to be used by students. c. Entry and exit to W/T blocks and A/B blocks: Between Lessons (Fountain principle): Entry: to both ‘W’ and ‘T’ blocks via the central staircase.
to ‘A’/’B’ block via central entrance.
Exit: from both blocks via their respective end staircases and exits. At registration:
g. Adjacent streets and local shops
i. At break and lunchtimes:
(iii) The North playground is for Year 10 and Year 11 students j. The Year Bases between periods 1/2 and 3/4. NB Remember to keep to footpaths and do not walk on the grass in the courtyard area.
3. In the Corridors Be courteous, hold doors open for others, give way to adults and keep to the RIGHT, carrying bags away from walls etc. Do not run and do not attempt to distract and impede other students.
4. Health and Safety
After Registration:
a. F orbidden articles should not require listing if common sense prevails, but for example: alcohol, badges, catapults, water bombs, chewing gum, cigarettes, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, lighters, including nitrous oxide cannisters, lazer pens, playing cards, make-up, matches, radios, studded belts, syringes, tippex, and dangerous articles or items of any description are banned. Mobile phones and MP3 players/ipods are permitted but subject to published rules. See 5.
Entry: Tutor Groups on First Floor of T Block - ‘Pen’ end of ‘T’ Block
b. S mokers and those associating with them will be punished in line with legislation introduced.
Entry: Year 7 staircase ‘Pen’ end of ‘T’ block
Year 8 staircase ‘Z’ block at end of ‘W’ block.
Year 9 central staircase ‘W’/’T’ block.
Exit: from both blocks via their respective end staircases and exits.
Tutor Groups in W Block - ‘Z’ Block at end of ‘W’
Block: Tutor Groups on Second Floor of T Block - central staircase ‘W’/’T’ Block d. Students may not leave the Academy premises without permission at any time, except to go home at lunchtime with parental permission. See 10a.
2. Out of bounds areas are: a. Recreation field and the skateboard ramp, including the period immediately before and at the end of the Academy Day. b. Hedgerows c. All staff car-parking areas d. The grass area between the Swimming Pool and Flaxpits Lane plus the Swimming Pool, Boiler House and grass areas behind The Technology Centre. e. Front of the Academy
c. Food and drink should not be consumed inside the buildings other than designated areas. See 10c d. L itter must be deposited in litterbins. This is both an individual and corporate responsibility. e. Vandalising property or writing graffiti will be treated severely. f. S tudents are responsible for their own property and Academy property entrusted to them. Avoid careless or irresponsible behaviour. Valuables and money should be safeguarded at all times, items should be named and/or marked. Teaching staff will do everything in their power to try to safeguard articles entrusted to them but that is all. The Federation will not accept liability for loss, damage or theft of personal property of either students or staff, therefore, you are advised to exercise the greatest of care e.g. musical instruments. Lost property is kept in the Administration Area. Enquiries should be made to the Academy Reception. g. In wintry conditions students should not throw snowballs or ice.
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h. Attention must be paid to safety requirements within specific areas, e.g. Arts, Science, Technology and Physical Education. i. Students are expected to bring their kit for PE and change for reasons of hygiene. Failure to bring kit or to do PE without a note from parents/carers will lead to Academy sanctions. j. P ermission to leave the Academy premises during the Academy day must be obtained from your Head of Year, Directors of Studies, Assistant Principal or Deputy Principal.
5. Mobile Phones a. Use should be confined to before and after the Academy day, morning break and lunchtime. b. The mobile phone should be switched off during registration and lessons. c. There should be no use of mobile phones between lessons. d. T he mobile phone should not be used during the Academy day for the taking and transmitting of photographs/videos. e. There should, at all times, be compliance with examination board expectations. f. The Academy will not take responsibility for the security of mobile phones, even when confiscated. g. A similar approach is taken to the possession of iPods/ MP3 players. (Breaches of the above restrictions will result in confiscation of the mobile phone until parents/carers arrange for its collection).
7. Buses a. A cademy transport is arranged by the Local Authority and the Academy’s discipline extends to students using this transport. Students can be banned from the use of buses as a disciplinary measure. b. I f buses have arrived early then students may enter them immediately in an orderly manner. If students have to wait then they will be expected to queue sensibly. c. Pay attention to the Transport Code outlined below.
The following basic safety rules cover expectations relating to both normal daily travel to and from the Academy and educational visits: a. Wait for transport in a safe place and behave in a sensible manner. b. Do not rush towards transport when it arrives. c. Never get on or off moving transport or when it is temporarily stopped e.g. at traffic lights. d. Stay clear of doors after boarding or leaving the transport. e. Always wait for the transport’s departure before crossing the road. f. Stay seated whilst travelling and use seat belts where they are provided. g. Bags must not block aisles or cause obstructions. h. Never kneel or stand on seats. i. Never lean out of, or throw things from, the window. j. Never distract or disturb the driver or obstruct the driver’s vision. k. Never tamper with any of the vehicle’s equipment or driving controls.
6. Ball Games Ball games may only be played in the following areas: a. N orth Playground (Years 10, 11); The ‘Pen’ (Years 8, 9); Bus Turning Area (Year 7) b. No hard balls to be used e.g. cricket, hockey and solid rubber. c. Balls are not to be retrieved from roofs by students. d. If balls are lost in neighbouring gardens they are to be retrieved out of Academy hours with the householder’s permission. Under no circumstances are students to enter private premises without permission.
l. Do not smoke on transport. m. The Academy will support the decision of a bus company to ban a student from using a bus where the student’s behaviour on the bus has been unacceptable.
8. Cycles (and Scooters) a. These may be used to and from the Academy provided that they are legally safe. b. I t is expected that students will follow normal safety rules when cycling to and from the Academy:
i) Cycle in single file or two abreast but no wider.
ii) D o not cut corners, please pay due care and attention to other traffic, especially at road junctions.
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iii) Cycle on roads or cycle paths (observing any restrictions), not pavements.
iv) Wheel cycles along footpaths. (A particular problem where mothers with young children are in the vicinity).
v) One person per bicycle.
c. Students must not cycle in the Academy grounds. Dismount before entry through either the Parkside entrance or the gate at the rear of HG1. (No cyclist should enter or leave by the front entrance).
10. Lunchtime Arrangements a. All students who go home to lunch should not loiter in the village or around the shops. Students must be in possession of a lunch pass from their Head of Year. b. Lunch passes are only issued following written parental application to the appropriate Head of Year. c. S tudents who stay for Academy meals/sandwiches must follow the published lunchtime arrangements.
e. D o not chain bicycles to the Academy perimeter fence, the outside of the cycle pen or to adjacent property.
d. N o food should be eaten in any place other than the specified dining areas. Packed lunches may be consumed in the designated sandwich area inside or outside in the summer months or as permitted otherwise by staff e.g. when doing extra-curricular activities.
f. ALL students should keep away from cycle sheds/racks except when arriving or departing with cycles. This is in the interest of security and safety.
e. S tudents who stay for lunch are subject to the Academy’s jurisdiction during the midday period and must remain on Academy premises.
g. Bicycles are left in the Academy cycle sheds at their owners own risk.
f. S tudents should go directly outside having finished their meals. They are NOT to go via classrooms etc in order to deposit bags or coats.
d. Cyclists leaving the Academy via Parkside entrance should not ride until they are in Parkside Avenue.
h. Motor cycles can only be ridden to the Academy by Year 12 or Year 13 students who have passed their test and secured the permission of the Federation Director of Sixth Form and their parents/carers. Such motor cycles must be left in the Sports Village Car Park.
9. Cars Sixth Form students who are qualified drivers will need to seek the approval of the Deputy Principal and the Federation Director of Sixth Form to gain permission to park in the Sports Village Car Park. The number of spaces available for parking will be strictly limited as teaching, admin staff and visitors will have priority.
Complaints Procedure In summary, we aim to settle all differences informally wherever possible. In the first instance, straightforward issues should normally be referred to a child’s tutor. If they cannot be resolved, or issues are more complex, they can be raised with more senior staff and ultimately the Academy Principal. A copy of the full Complaints Procedure is available on request. In some areas, such as complaints against the curriculum, admissions, failure to assess special educational needs, exclusions and child protection, the Department for Education have set down statutory procedures which the Federation and Academy must follow (they are detailed in the Complaints Procedure). In all other cases the complaint will follow our internal procedure and if unresolved will be referred to the Local Governing Body and ultimately, the Academy Trust. Full details of our complaints procedure can be found at our website (www.trfwia.org.uk).
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Winterbourne International Academy Destinations: 2011 Number
%
189
63
Further Education College/Other Sixth Forms
92
30.7
Training and Employment
17
5.6
Unemployed/Unable to work
2
0.7
Illness
0
0
Left Area/Unknown/No Response
0
0
300
100%
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4
2
Return to Winterbourne International Academy Year 13
134
83
Further Education College
16
10
Training and Employment
6
4
Unemployed
2
1
Moved out of area/illness
0
0
Unknown/No Response
0
0
162
100%
111
61
6
3
Employment (incl Apprenticeships)
29
16
Further Education College
16
9
Return to The Winterbourne International Academy Sixth Form
11
6
Unemployed
6
3
Unknown/No Response/Moved
3
2
182
100%
YEAR 11 (15+ Students) The Winterbourne International Academy Sixth Form
TOTAL
YEAR 12 (16+ Students)
TOTAL
YEAR 13/14 (17+ Students) Higher Education Year Out
TOTAL (Figures supplied by Connexions; updated 26 April 2012)
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Academy Staff: SLT (as at 01/09/2012) For a complete staff list, please visit the Winterbourne International Academy website - www.trfwia.org.uk
Bates
Mr
Federation Manager of Estates and Facilities
Beckingham Miss Federation Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cerullo
Mr
PA to Academy Principal
Edwards
Mrs
Assistant Principal/Director of Studies
Miss Federation Advanced Skills Teacher (Science)
Fenner
Miss Federation Director of English
Mrs
Assistant Principal/Director of Professional Development
Giblin
Miss Federation Director of Sixth Form
Gibson
Dr
Chief Executive Principal
Deputy Principal
Hall
Mrs
Federation Executive Assistant
Harrowell
Mrs
Federation ICT Manager
Hosegood
Mrs
Federation Commercial Coordinator
James
Miss Federation Advanced Skills Teacher (English)
Lawson
Mrs
Federation Manager of Finance
Levett
Mrs
Federation Manager of Resources
Lobb
Mr
Deputy Chief Executive Principal
Mayo
Mr
Federation Advanced Skills Teacher (PE/Sport)
Evans
Mr
Academy Principal
Green
Mrs
Clavey Grogan Graham
Federation Staff
Mrs
Heads of Year Calver
Mrs
Head of Year 7
Kinslow
Miss
Head of Year 8
Federation Advanced Skills Teacher (Modern Foreign Languages)
Milton
Mr
Head of Year 9
Flynn
Mrs
Head of Year 10
Bruton
Ms
Head of Year 11
Hays
Mr
Head of Year 12
Miles
Ms
Federation Vocational Manager
Kirby
Mrs
Head of Year 13
Swift
Mrs
Federation Head of International
Taylor
Mr
Federation Director of Student Achievement
Heads of Learning Area Bateman
Mr
Head of Science Learning Area
Fenner
Miss
Federation Director of English Head of English Learning Area
Hopkins
Mr
Head of PE Learning Area
Keel
Mr
Head of Humanities Learning Area
Steel
Mrs
Head of MFL Learning Area
Pound
Mrs
Head of Arts Learning Area
Ward
Mr
Federation Director of Mathematics
Wightman
Mr
Head of Technology Learning Area
Tushingham Mr
Federation Advanced Skills Teacher (Mathematics)
Ward
Federation Director of Mathematics
Mr
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Academy Governance The Ridings’ Federation Sponsor Trust C Smith
Mr
R S Gibson
Dr
M Calver
Mr
Chair
The Sponsor Trust is responsible for appointing Sponsor Directors of The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust. Sponsor Directors must always form a majority of Directors of The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust. The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust - Directors
R S Gibson
Dr
Chief Executive Principal
R Johnson
Mr
Governor
A Lazarides
Mr
Governor
M Perrett
Mr
Parent Governor
S Sellers
Mrs
Support Staff Governor
A Sully
Mr
Governor
N Wilcox
Mrs
Teacher Governor
The Clerk to the Local Governing Body L Bailey
Mrs
The total number of Local Governors is 15. All Local Governors are appointed by The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust, except where Local Governors have a right to be on the Local Governing Body by virtue of their position or as a result of being elected to be a staff, support staff or parent Local Governor or have been nominated by the Local Authority. The Local Governing Body performs local governance duties at the Academy as delegated by The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust.
C Smith
Mr
Chair
D Hase
Mr
Vice-Chair
I Butcher
Mr
Chair of Winterbourne International Academy Local Governing Body
M Calver
Mr
Sponsor Director
J Cook
Ms
Sponsor Director
G Cope
Mrs
Parent Director
J Enright
Mrs
Chair of Yate International Academy Local Governing Body
R Evans
Mr
Academy Principal, Winterbourne International Academy – Sponsor Director
The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust has drawn up both statutory and non-statutory policies on a whole range of matters affecting the life of the Academy.
R S Gibson
Dr
Chief Executive Principal
These include the following:
R Gilbert
Mr
Academy Principal, Yate International Academy – Sponsor Director
Aims and Objectives for the Federation and Academy
Single Equality Scheme
R Harris
Mrs
Sponsor Director
Admissions
Health and Safety Pay
A Full Local Governing Body Meeting is held three times a year. All terms of office run for four years.
E Pattison
Mrs
Sponsor Director
Attendance
M Rees
Prof
Sponsor Director
Behaviour
Collective Worship
Anti-Bullying
Relationships and Sex Education and Drugs
Curriculum
Special Educational Needs
Discipline and Grievance Procedures
Staff Development and Appraisal
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
Child Protection
The Chief Executive Principal and the Chair of the Local Governing Body are automatically Directors of the Trust by virtue of their positions. Two Parent Directors will be elected from the Parent Directors of the Local Governing Body. The Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust is responsible for the overall strategic management of the Federation.
The Ridings’ Federation Winterbourne International Academy Local Governing Body (LGB) J Agarwal
Dr
Parent Governor
T Bowles
Mr
Governor
S Bryant
Mr
Governor
I Butcher
Mr
Chair (also a Parent Governor)
S Casey
Mr
Parent Governor
J Cook
Ms
Parent Governor
N Evans
Mr
Vice Chair
R Evans
Mr
Academy Principal (Winterbourne International Academy)
Copies of individual policies are available on request from the Federation.
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The Friends of Winterbourne International Academy The Friends of Winterbourne International Academy is an association of parents/carers, staff and other interested parties who work for the benefit of the students of the Academy. Over the years, the Academy has received tremendous support and generous financial aid from this source. All parents/carers are urged to support the association. The Annual General Meeting is held in the Autumn Term each year and all parents/carers are invited to attend. Contact details and information regarding events being organised by The Friends may be found on the Academy’s website.
Safeguarding As the Academy has day-to-day contact with children during term time, Academy staff have an important role to play in recognising and taking the appropriate action in cases of suspected child abuse. All staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are instructed to report any suspicions to the Designated Teachers for Child Protection, who are required to follow South Gloucestershire’s safeguarding procedures. Child abuse is a particularly sensitive issue but, whatever parents/carers may feel, it needs to be appreciated that we are bound to act when child abuse is suspected or we could be deemed to have failed in our duty of care. Parents/carers may seek advice and guidance from the Educational Welfare Officer for the Academy or contact the relevant members of South Gloucestershire’s integrated working team. Telephone 01454 868700
Conclusion This document relates to the Academy year commencing September 2013. Although the information and particulars herein are correct at the date of publication shown below, it should not be assumed that there could be no change affecting the relevant arrangements or some other matter particularised before the start of or during the Academy year in question.
This document is available on request in large print, braille and audio format. Please telephone 01454 252000. August 2012
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Academy Term Dates 2013-2014 2013 Term One Monday 2nd September 2013 - Friday 25th October 2013 Holiday Monday 28th October 2013 - Friday 1st November 2013
Term Two Monday 4th November 2013 - Friday 20th December 2013 Holiday Monday 23rd December 2013 - Friday 3rd January 2014
2014 Term Three Monday 6th January 2014 - Friday 14th February 2014 Holiday Monday 17th February 2014 - Friday 21st February 2014
Term Four Monday 24th February 2014 - Friday 4th April 2014 Holiday Monday 7th April 2014 - Monday 21st April 2014
Term Five Tuesday 22nd April 2014 - Friday 23rd May 2014 Holiday Monday 26th May 2014 - Friday 30th May 2014
Term Six Monday 2nd June 2014 Ends Tuesday 22nd July 2014
During the above terms the Academy will be closed for STAFF INSET Monday 2nd September 2013
There will be four further occasions, yet to be determined.
All students will return on Tuesday 3rd September 2013
Parents/carers are requested to avoid booking family holidays during term time. This can have a detrimental effect on the continuity and progress of a child’s education. If absolutely necessary a maximum period of five days per annum is permissible upon application to the Academy, particularly as assessments are continuous throughout the academic year.
Please note that it is likely the Academy will close early for students at the end of Term 6 to facilitate the move into the new Academy buildings. Further details will be issued during the academic year 2013-14.
Dr R S Gibson Chief Executive Principal Federation House 17 High Street Winterbourne Bristol BS36 1JJ Telephone 01454 252041 Email federation@trfa.org.uk
www.trfa.org.uk
High Street Winterbourne Bristol BS36 1JL Telephone 01454 252000 Fax 01454 250404 Email office@trfwia.org.uk
www.trfwia.org.uk
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