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PROSPECTUS DERBY MOOR COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL

Executive Principal

Chair of Governors

Ms W. M. Whelan

Will Ingleby

Derby Moor Community Sports College is a thriving school with a wealth of opportunities available to our students, staff and community as a consequence. Work that is ongoing with our Trust partners is opening up an even broader range of opportunities in improving learning, well being and community engagement. What we value most at Derby Moor Community Sports College is teamwork. We believe that students are key team members who can work best in an environment that is secure, caring and friendly as well as challenging. We have a talented team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the long-term development of our students as Learners – we are a Learning School. We put students at the centre of all that we do. Our students have varied needs and we want to give them the best chances to build better lives and better futures for themselves and their home communities. Our students are positive and enthusiastic ambassadors for our school who engage with their learning and in consequence standards and achievement are improving year on year. Students’ involvement in our wider and school community is growing and I feel very positive about the

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contributions our students have made as good citizens. The hard work that students put into their studies and examinations, supported by the hard work of staff, continues to push up attainment, growing student and staff confidence and extending the choices our students have in their futures. Our status as a specialist Sports College means that students will also get to experience many aspects of sport and competition that they may otherwise never have access to. Our aim is that students will perform to the best of their ability and our subject teachers and support staff will do everything they can to support students to do well.

Will Ingleby has lived in Derby for over 15 years and runs a local Computer Software business. Will joined Derby Moor Community Sports College as a Parent Governor in the Autumn of 2008 and became Chair of Governors in October 2009. “My choosing to become involved with Secondary education on a voluntary basis 25 years after leaving school was something of a surprise to many people – not least of all me! When my son joined the Year 7 intake at Derby Moor though, I felt a compulsion to offer my services and make a contribution to his education in some small way. Serving as a School Governor has been a most rewarding and inspiring experience. I hadn’t anticipated the complexities of Governance and the challenges that the role would present, but equally, I had not appreciated the level of dedication, talent and commitment that exists within the School’s leadership and teaching staff, and the pervasive capability of the students. Governors at Derby Moor are committed to driving the improvement of standards within the school and supporting the leadership team in creating a caring and safe environment where motivation, inspiration and opportunity prevail.

Our school has tremendous potential to continue upon its current path of record breaking improvement. We maintain a focus on learning, providing students not only with the opportunity to attain great results but also the capacity to discover for themselves. The union between students, staff, parents, governors and our Trust Members is an extremely powerful one. This Derby Moor Community Sports College ‘partnership’ provides a foundation upon which our students can go on to achieve great things and build exciting futures”.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR HOUSES The Olympic symbol includes five interlaced rings, which represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from across the world at the Olympic Games. Our School has five houses which work in union. At Derby Moor Community Sports College we promote Olympian values alongside the value of CARING for the well being of self, family and community.

Adapted from the Fundamental Principles of Olympism: 1. Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, participation, dedication, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles such as honour. 2. The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity. 3. The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practising sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. 4. Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement. Source: http://multimedia.olympic.org/pdf/en_ report_122.pdf

DEDICATION PARTICIPATION SOLIDARITY HONOUR SPIRIT

The House Group The school operates a Vertical Tutoring system which means when a student enters the school, they are placed in a mixed year and ability House group of about 24 students under the care of a House Tutor. The House Tutor has the important task of overseeing the academic progress and the personal and social development of each person in the House Group. In most cases, the House Tutor will remain with the same House Group as students progress through the school; this helps to provide continuity of care. A House Manager has overall responsibility for the House Groups in a particular House. Further support to each House is provided by Senior Teachers, who are overseen by the Vice Principal responsible for Student Care & Guidance. In the Sixth Form Centre the Heads of Centre are responsible for all aspects of each student’s life in school.

House Tag Lines & Colour Dedication = Blue With Strength, With Pride, With Dedication Participation = Black Take Part from the Start Solidarity = Red Be Bold, Be Strong, That’s Solidarity all Along Honour = Yellow Honour in Name, Honour in Nature Spirit = Green Team Spirit – Refuse to Lose

CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND ENTITLEMENT ‘Students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum which has been adjusted to take better account of the needs of individual students’

In Year 7, students are set broadly by ability across the year group. Initially, Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessment scores in English, Mathematics and Science are used to determine the groups. After the completion of internal testing (CATS and subject specific in English, Mathematics and Science) adjustments may be made to the sets.

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There is also a ‘nurture’ group in Year 7 for which students are selected based on academic, social and emotional needs. Students within the nurture group are taught as one group for most of their curriculum time, although for certain subjects (Creative Arts, PE and Technology) they are grouped with other students in their year half.

As the year progresses, students within the nurture group may join other groups in the year half to extend their experience of mainstream schooling outside of the nurture group. In Year 8 and 9, students are taught in a variety of ability groups. In Years 10 and 11, some subjects are taught in all-ability groups (for optional subjects) but arrangements are also made to teach students in ‘sets’ for the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.

EXTENDED SCHOOLS There is an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities available for all our students throughout the school, be it during the school day, in twilight sessions, evenings, weekends and during holiday periods. The Flexible Learning area encourages access to books, CD ROMS and the internet as sources of information to broaden the knowledge of learners. This is further supplemented by the availability of the I.C.T. suites at lunchtimes and after school. These sessions are in addition to the full range of opportunities offered in the Sports and Arts.

opportunities to students; this enables students to benefit from citizenship days, enterprise days and charity work. The support of a growing network of partners at a local, regional, national and international level allows this programme to be offered to all students. Every extra-curricular activity or club has a clear, achievable aim and objective which is included in and/or complements the Scheme of Work.

There is a planned programme of curriculum days throughout the year offering focused, but extended,

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS (SEN) & INCLUSION

PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The fundamental principles of Derby Moor Community Sports College’s policy for Special Educational Needs (SEN) are that:

We believe that every member of our Community has the right to be secure, happy and valued if they are to learn effectively and do their best in school. We encourage everyone to respect each other and their environment. We will not accept any form of bullying or harassment.

• whilst Derby Moor Community Sports College places an emphasis on high academic standards this is not incompatible with the pursuit of inclusion and all children are equally valued whether or not they have special educational needs • successful inclusion is dependent on the quality of students’ experiences and how far they are helped to learn, achieve and participate fully in the life of the school • all students who may have SEN at any time during their school career should have the greatest possible access to the full range of opportunities in a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, including the National Curriculum • there is a continuum of need, including students with statements, and that these needs must be addressed by a continuum of provision within the constraints of available resources

• all students are entitled to a positive learning experience in school to help them achieve their full potential and this for the great majority of students should be in mainstream education, alongside their peers • needs are most effectively met when full account is taken of the wishes of parents and where there is the greatest possible degree of partnership between parents and their children and schools, local authority and other agencies • whilst with the right support nearly all children can be successfully included in mainstream education this will not be right for every child and the interest of all students must be safeguarded

‘Because of the many different kinds of support available to them, students who find learning more difficult and pupils with disabilities, make good progress’ Ofsted

Our Pastoral Care system is effective and promotes high standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour. Primary School Liaison At Derby Moor we pride ourselves on providing our new students and parents with a smooth and successful transition from primary school to secondary school. We aim to provide both parents and students with the most relevant and up to date information that is required to ensure that the move can be made in full confidence and with total enjoyment. All Year 6 students are visited by a member of our primary transition team. We work closely with your child’s Year 6 teacher to ensure that we receive all the required information. At the larger feeder primary schools, we give Year 6 students the opportunity to meet with some of our current students. This gives our new students a chance to speak with other young people and access the information that is important to them. The current students will then support Year 6 students on Induction Days and

will be there to guide and advise when the Year 6 students arrive in September. We speak to Year 6 students and show them a presentation about our school so they feel more prepared for their Induction Days with us. All students will have a three day Induction at Derby Moor Community Sports College in July. They will have the opportunity to meet new friends and attend new and exciting lessons. Students often feel much more confident about the move after Induction Day has taken place. Induction Evening is your opportunity as parents to come and look around the school and meet key staff that will be there to support your child throughout this important transition.

STUDENT WELFARE

SIXTH FORM CENTRE

Rewards

Health and Welfare

Ensuring Success

Enrichment and Guidance

We want to encourage young people to do well by rewarding those who have made good progress or put in extra effort. The school operates a “My stickers” system where students can collect points toward their overall House Total and are also able to trade in “My stickers” to receive prizes and additional activities. At the end of the academic year, prizes are awarded for academic achievement, outstanding effort and service to the school or to the community.

We are committed to promoting the health and welfare of all students. The school is a Child Protection agency and as such, we are required by law to follow the procedures set down by the Derby City Child Protection Committee.

Joining the Sixth Form will provide you with a challenging and fulfilling experience where the blend of academic study with a wide-ranging enrichment programme will ensure that you will be able to develop to your full potential. The Sixth Form is large enough to offer a wide selection of subjects at AS, A level and Btec National and an extensive range of opportunities and activities. However, it is small enough for every student to be recognised as an individual who matters and is valued.

At the Sixth Form we recognise that preparation for higher education and employment involves much more than simply academic study. To that end we strive to provide all our students with the opportunity to widen their experiences and develop and learn new skills. We seek every opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students and to reward them.

Behaviour Good behaviour is expected and recognised. When students fall below our high standards, sanctions are sometimes necessary. Parents will be informed when sanctions have been issued to students and as identified in our Home- School Contract, we expect that parents will give strong support to the School in dealing with any misdemeanours.

School Dress Personal appearance is an important aspect in preparing young people for life beyond school. We therefore encourage students to take pride in the way that they present themselves in school. In Y7-11, the school has a practical uniform which is easily available at retail outlets in the local area. Derby Moor Community Sports College accommodates the needs of all our students, including those who choose to wear cultural dress. Full details of the school uniform can be found on the school website. A copy is also available on request from the School. Students attending the Sixth Form Centre are required to adopt a more adult business attire.

If we see any signs, or are told of any incidents which may suggest that one of our students may have been a victim of abuse we will follow due procedure. Any student who becomes sick in school is seen by our Medical Supervisor. If necessary you will be contacted so that you can arrange for your child to be taken home.

The Collective Act of Worship We aim to help each person to develop as an individual, including their spiritual, moral and cultural development, so that they gain in confidence and become thoughtful, independent young adults. It is not possible to assemble the whole school daily in one place for a collective act of worship, but, in accordance with the 1988 Education Act, students gather daily: once a week in their House and on each of the other days they follow a Tutor Programme which includes an act of collective worship. We have adopted a multi-faith approach in school. Parents may withdraw their children from collective worship just as they may withdraw them from Religious Education. If they wish to do so, they should request such by writing to the Executive Principal at the school.

Entry Criteria

If you require more information or to download a prospectus please follow the link on the Derby Moor School Website www.derbymoor.derby.sch.uk

‘The effectiveness of the shared sixth form is outstanding. Standards are high… learners meet challenging targets.. students display very positive attitudes and are complimentary about the quality of education they receive.’ Ofsted

Students will be expected to achieve ‘higher grades’ (A*-C) in at least five different GCSE subjects, including English and Mathematics. The majority of our students will achieve 8 or more higher grades. If a student wishes to study Mathematics at AS, the minimum entry grade requirement is grade B in GCSE Maths. If a student wishes to study Further Mathematics, a grade A* in GCSE Maths is essential. If a student wishes to study Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics at AS, the minimum entry grade requirement is grade B in two GCSE Science subjects, either separate sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, with at least grade B in the subject concerned) or Year 10 Core Science and Year 11 Additional Science. Additional Applied Science does not provide an adequate preparation for A Level sciences. Students will need to achieve at least a GCSE grade B in any other subjects they wish to study at AS. However, if they have not studied the subject at GCSE, then this will be discussed at the guidance interview. For example, a student wishing to study Sociology or Psychology would be expected to have a GCSE grade B or above in English.

SPORTS COLLEGE STATUS The Sports College aims to raise standards of achievement in physical education and sport for all of its students across the ability range leading to whole school improvement. Derby Moor Community Sports college is a regional focal point for promoting excellence in physical education and community sport, extending links between families of schools, sports bodies and communities, sharing resources, developing and spreading good practice, helping to provide a structure through which young people can progress to careers in sport and physical education. The Sports College aims to increase participation in physical education and sport for all pre and post 16 year olds and develop the potential of talented performers.

‘There is a very good climate for learning that is a characteristic of the school’ Ofsted

TRUST PARTNERSHIP Here at Derby Moor Community Sports College we have linked with several organisations and schools in the city – Derby County Football Club, NHS Derby City, Derby City Sport and Leisure, Ivy House School, the University of Derby, Village Primary School, Stonehill Nursery School, Gayton Primary School, Ridgeway Infant School, Griffefield Primary School, Arboretum Primary School and Dale Community Primary School. The Trust is working to ensure that we provide a rounded education for all of our students, supporting their development as learners and as responsible members of the community, raising expectations and contributing to the well being and cohesion of the community we serve. Through a community focus, family learning, family health, vocational and volunteer programmes, the Trust is developing opportunities for students and their families to be involved with the local and wider communities and is engaging them in making a positive contribution. A priority of the Trust is to strengthen health and well being through the partners and provide education, health, caring and sport for the community.

OUR NEW SCHOOL Our school was re-built in 2013 and now offers a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of teaching accommodation and sports facilities.

THE SCHOOL INFORMATION REGULATIONS 2012 The governing body of any maintained school must publish a prospectus containing information published in Schedule 4 of The School Information (England) Regulations 2012. In producing this publication the school has fulfilled its legal responsibility to parents. As the school has taken the decision not to print all policies within the prospectus, please find below a list of policies and information which can be accessed via the school website at www.derbymoor.derby.sch.uk.

• The Determined Admissions Arrangements • The Curriculum Policy • The Community Cohesion Policy • The Special Educational Needs Policy • The Attendance and Leave of Absence Policy • The Gifted and Talented Policy • The Diversity and Equality Scheme • The School Dress Code • A Guide to Behaviour Management Systems • The Assessment and Marking Policy • The Annual School Achievement and Attainment Results

Annual school achievement and attainment tables can be viewed at: www.education.gov.uk/performancetables/schools_09.shtml Our most recent Ofsted inspection report can be viewed at: www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/(urn)/112952

Moorway Lane · Littleover · Derby · DE23 2FS Tel: 01332 772 706 · Fax: 01332 777 939 email: info@derbymoor.derby.sch.uk · www.derbymoor.derby.sch.uk Executive Principal: Ms W. M. Whelan B.Ed(Hons).P.G.C.E.ACE. NPQH

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