HC EH Parent/Carer Handbook 2020/21
ELLIOTTHUDSON COLLEGE elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
PARENT/CARER HANDBOOK
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CONTENTS Welcome from Principal
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Core Values
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Important dates for your diary
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Parental information and engagement evenings
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Meet the team
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Careers Guidance
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EHC10
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Code of Conduct
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Praise system
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Behaviour policy
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How can I support my son/daughter
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Enrichment
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Induction period
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Dress Code
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Bursary fund
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Car Parking
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Attendance
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ParentPay/Communication
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College/Curriculum
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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Welcome to Elliott Hudson College. I hope that the information contained in our handbook for parents/ carers gives you a clear understanding of the unique and distinctive qualities of the college. All who work at the college understand the responsibility that comes with educating other people’s children; be assured that our mission is to provide the best educational experience possible for all our students. We want parent/carers to take an active role in the life of the college and the education of their children, we hope that you engage with communication provided relating to your child and welcome feedback on how we can work together to maximise their progress. The national challenges of 2020 serve to highlight the importance of community. At Elliott Hudson College building a diverse, positive and harmonious community is foundational to us. We are firm in the belief that it is only when young people are embraced by a supportive, respectful culture of high expectations that they are able to thrive. We are clear in the responsibilities that we all have to our community and driven by the conviction that all young people are capable of much more than they think they are. By working together I know we can inspire our young people to look forward to the future with confidence, ambition and excitement.
MR DAVID HOLTHAM
Principal
WE CAN INSPIRE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE MR DAVID HOLTHAM
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CORE VALUES Our mission is to ensure that young people in the Leeds city region enjoy access to truly inspirational academic post-16 education. We do this by creating a culture that demands and supports excellence. By focusing on pride and quality in all aspects of the student’s work and achievements, we are committed to providing the platform for students to achieve their best and to progress with confidence to the next stage of their lives.
THE COMMUNITY AT EHC IS BUILT AROUND 4 VALUES:
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Try something new Get involved Develop an interest Build a team Contribute to the community
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Develop ambition Push your expectations Explore possibilities Develop a vision for your future Find your own path
Core Values Pro
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Believe you can Encourage others Choose your mindset Recover from mistakes Look after yourself and others
Positivity
Purpose
icipation Part
fessionalism • • • • •
Have high expectations Embrace the challenge Practise to achieve Learn from mistakes Develop good habits
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY TERM DATES
KEY DATES
Term 1 begins Staff INSET
Tuesday 1 September
Staff INSET Day
Friday 27 November
Staff INSET
Wednesday 2 September
Staff INSET Day
Wednesday 17 March
Year 13 Induction
Thursday 3 September
Staff INSET Day
Friday 2 July
Year 12 Induction
Friday 4 September
Year 13 Mock Exams
Monday 7 December – Thursday 17 December
All lessons begin
Monday 7 September
Year 13 External Exams (Subject to change)
Friday 14 May – Tuesday 22 June
Term 1 ends
Friday 23 October
Term 2
Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December
Year 13 Last day of teaching
Friday 28 May
Term 3
Tuesday 4 January – Friday 12 February
Year 12 Study Leave
Monday 24 May – Friday 28 May
Term 4
Monday 22 February – Thursday 1 April
Year 12 End of Year Exams
Monday 7 June – Friday 11 June
Term 5 begins
Monday 19 April
Year 12 Last day of teaching
Thursday 1 July
Bank Holiday
Monday 3 May
Parents’ Evening 1
Thursday 3 December
Term 5 ends
Friday 28 May
Parents’ Evening 2
Tuesday 2 March
Term 6
Monday 7 June – Thursday 1 July
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PARENTAL INFORMATION
AND ENGAGEMENT EVENINGS
It is extremely important to us at EHC that we keep you as parents/carers fully informed about the progress of your son/daughter and that we work closely with you to ensure that your son/ daughter receives the best possible support both at home and in college. Therefore we have planned a range of Parental Information and Feedback events throughout the year.
YEAR 12 PARENTAL INFORMATION EVENING: LIFE AT EHC Will provide you with important information regarding the way that students are assessed and outline the expectations of the college. Will also provide you with practical strategies to help you support your son/daughter through A Level study including a focus on maintaining health and wellbeing.
YEAR 13 PARENTAL INFORMATION EVENING: DESTINATIONS Will help you to develop a clearer understanding of the career options available to students and the application process for university.
PARENTS’ EVENINGS A chance for you to meet subject teachers and discuss the progress of your son/daughter. You will also receive important information regarding the mock examinations and support with how to help your son/daughter to prepare for these assessments.
THE ROWING PROGRAMME PARENTAL INFORMATION EVENING A chance for you to meet our rowing coach and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
COMPETITIVE APPLICATIONS EVENING A chance for you to hear how you can support your son/daughter if they are wanting to making an application to a competitive university.
DESTINATIONS DAY Our annual Destinations Day enables students and/or parents/carers to meet representatives from universities, employers and apprenticeship providers, and attend talks tailored to their future plans.
YEAR 13 STUDENT FINANCE EVENING Will provide you with a clear guide to understanding the financial implications of Higher Education.
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PASTORAL SUPPORT
MEET THE TEAM
The Alliance Team will work closely with all students to ensure that they receive high quality support throughout their time at EHC.
ROSIE QUASHIE
CLAIRE NAYLOR
DAVID ELLIS
Senior Assistant Principal Support and Wellbeing
Y12 Head of Alliance: Luther King and Yousafzai
Y12 Head of Alliance: Earhart and Hawking
rosie.quashie@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
claire.naylor@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
david.ellis@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
ELAINE SENIOR
SHELLY JOHNSON
RHONDA DUROW
Y12 Progress Tutor: Luther King and Yousafzai
Y12 Progress Tutor: Earhart and Hawking
elaine.senior@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
shelly.johnson@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
rhonda.durow@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
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MELANI DEAN Y13 Head of Alliance: Luther King and Yousafzai
JEANNE MCHALE
STARA HARRIS
Y13 Head of Alliance: Earhart and Hawking
stara.harris@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
Student Services and Attendance
melani.dean@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
jeanne.mchale@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
HEATHER SUTCLIFFE
SIMON MURANKA
JEANETTE CHADWICK
Y13 Progress Tutor: Luther King and Yousafzai
Y13 Progress Tutor: Earhart and Hawking
jeanette.chadwick@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
heather.sutcliffe@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
simonmuranka@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
Student Services and Attendance
Our aim is to help students to achieve their full academic potential, as well as develop into confident young people fully prepared for the challenges of higher education, further training or employment. Your son/daughter will be part of a tutor group and an Alliance. They will have a weekly tutorial and assembly where they will be given the opportunity to learn about and debate a range of issues that affect young people. Tutorials also provide an opportunity for personalised discussions about progress as well as time to celebrate success. 2021/22
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CAREERS GUIDANCE
MEET THE TEAM
At EHC we are passionate about ensuring that all our students are supported in their aspirations and goals for life after college. This includes providing high-quality careers advice and guidance, and giving students opportunities to develop the skills that both employers and universities are looking for. Elliott Hudson College recognises that all students require expert advice in planning for their future and therefore we provide guidance from a team of qualified, impartial and experienced advisors. In 2017 the government launched its Careers Strategy outlining a range of new requirements to provide the very best careers provision in secondary schools and colleges. The Careers Team provide personalised advice and guidance services for students, in line with the government’s 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. The college has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard which is awarded to education providers who can demonstrate the importance they place on careers and how they support students to make decisions about their life after school or college.
CLARE LUCAS
NICOLA MEDLOCK
HANNAH FRASER
Assistant Principal/Careers Leader
Careers Advisor
Student Destinations Manager
careers@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
careers@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
careers@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
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THE PERSONALISED ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS INCLUDES: • Information, advice and guidance about a range of issues, such as careers, education, apprenticeships, employment, training and student finance either directly or in partnership with specialist agencies. • Support in using the Unifrog careers platform for recording skills and experiences and using these to search for and apply to post-18 opportunities. • Support in gaining and evidencing the skills required to make competitive applications for apprenticeships and employment for example CV writing, applications and interview skills and practice. • Preparation for the UCAS application process. • Information evenings for parents and carers. • Support following exam results, to help students decide what to do next.
• Specific support for students applying to highly competitive apprenticeships or courses at Universities. • Assistance with gaining experience of workplaces, internships and learning from local labour market information. • External trips and visits to Universities and potential employers. • Information and application support for students who are considering studying abroad. • An annual ‘Destinations Day’ which gives time for students to meet representatives from universities, employers and apprenticeship providers and attend talks tailored to their future plans. • Our tutorials are personalised in Year 13 where students seeking employment and apprenticeships follow a bespoke tutorial programme designed to ensure they are fully informed of the opportunities available and are well prepared for the application and selection process.
Students are able to access careers support by calling into the careers office for an informal chat or by booking a one-to-one session in person or by emailing the team. Noticeboards in the careers area display current labour market information and opportunities for students, for example, higher education experience days, volunteering or work experience opportunities and this information is also emailed to students in the weekly careers bulletin.
EMAIL:
careers@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
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Quality of Teaching We will ensure that your teaching is of the highest possible quality in all subject areas. Lessons are designed to challenge you and take you out of your comfort zone. You will be set challenging and aspirational minimum grade expectations.
Assessment and Feedback You will receive a model of sixth form teaching that is focused upon the requirements of your examinations. Very regular assessments will ensure that you are clear about the progress that you are making. Feedback will be clear about the strengths that you have and the steps that you need to take to improve. Examples of top quality work will be used to reinforce the characteristics of high grade performance.
The college commitment to students
Positive Support You will be given support and encouragement to overcome any barriers you experience. The staff at EHC will treat you as an individual and take the time to get to know you and ensure you are well cared for. You will receive the support of a Personal Progress Tutor who will work with you to ensure you achieve your minimum expected grades, and provide care to ensure personal wellbeing.
Progression Focused We will ensure that we prepare you for the next stage of your education, training or employment. We will provide high-quality careers education, information and guidance to help you make informed choices about your future.
Independence You will be given challenging, independent work to do which will deepen your understanding of each subject you study. You will be provided with an essential reading list to expand the breadth of your understanding.
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The Basics I understand the foundations of success: I will attend all lessons, on time, prepared, dressed appropriately and with the right equipment. I will ensure that I wear my ID badge at all times to ensure the safety of everybody at EHC. These things will be known as ‘The Basics’ and it is my responsibility to get these right.
Respect for the Community I will treat all members of the college community, within and outside of the college and on social media, with the respect that everyone deserves. I am committed to the traditional British values of liberty, democracy and the rule of law. I will demonstrate tolerance and respect to all people regardless of their faith, race, culture, sexuality or gender. I understand that I have a responsibility to report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of others. I will ensure that I treat the college environment with respect as an effective learning environment needs everybody to take care of it.
Commitment I will show commitment to my studies. I will complete independent work on time, to the right standard, and will devote the required time to my wider reading. Each A Level studied will require 5 hours of independent study per week to be successful. I will ensure that part-time work will not affect my grades. A part-time job can be a great experience but I understand that if I work more than 10 hours per week my grades will suffer.
The student commitment to EHC
Attitude I will respect the right of all students to learn and all teachers to teach. I understand that my behaviour and actions will have an effect on the learning of others, and it is my attitude which determines my behaviour. It is my commitment to independent study and the quality of my student file that is the clearest demonstration of my attitude to my studies and, ultimately, the grade I will achieve.
Attendance
95%+
I will ensure that I attend all timetabled lessons including assemblies, tutorials and any other scheduled meetings. I will ensure that I do not book holidays in term time and I am clear that missed attendance for any reason will cost me grades. If I am absent I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the college before my first lesson or before 9am (whichever is earlier).
I understand that successful students have attendance above 95% and that if my attendance drops below 85% I will risk not progressing into Year 13 and not being entered for any external examinations.
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CODE OF CONDUCT The sanctions system reflects the expectations set out in the EHC10 and its aim is to encourage and teach students about the behaviours required to succeed and make a positive contribution to the wider community. Elliott Hudson College believes in a ‘no excuse’ culture. Therefore, if a student fails to demonstrate the behaviour expectations outlined in the EHC10 they will be issued with a conduct point. This may be for behaviour in lessons as well as around College.
OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE:
ON C F
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Arrive to lessons on time Bring the correct equipment Dress appropriately
Wear your ID badge at all times
COMMITMENT Complete all homework /coursework on time and to the right standard Commit time to additional study Prioritise College studies over part-time employment
ATTITUDE
ATTENDANCE
Demonstrate a positive attitude in all lessons
Report absence to Student Services
Complete all work to the best of your ability Ensure that files are well organised and up to date
Attend all lessons, tutorials and assemblies
RESPECT FOR THE COMMUNITY
Treat all members of staff and students with respect and courtesy, including when using Social Media Take care of the College environment, clearing away all litter Embrace diversity within the College community
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ACCUMULATION OF CONDUCT POINTS WILL LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING PROCESS: STAGE 1 – 10 CONDUCT POINTS
STAGE 5 – EXCLUSION
• Tutor to discuss issue with student and set targets for improvement. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates.
• A student may risk losing their place at EHC if they fail to meet their targets set out during the final warning meeting. Decisions regarding exclusions will be made during final warning reviews. An exclusion letter will be sent following the meeting, outlining the right to appeal.
STAGE 2 – 20 CONDUCT POINTS • Student intervention meeting with a member of the Alliance Team: Contact with parents/carers made. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates. • Possible that student may need to have their timetable personalised to support them to achieve.
STAGE 3 – 30 CONDUCT POINTS • Alliance Team meeting with student and parent/carer. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates.
STAGE 4 – 50 CONDUCT POINTS • A final warning meeting will be held with student, parents/carers, and a member of SLT. • A final warning contract will be agreed. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates. • Regular reviews will take place to evaluate the progress of a student. • Should a student fail to meet these targets they will move to Stage 5.
STAGE 6 – APPEAL • If a student wishes to appeal an exclusion, a meeting will be held with the Principal. Parents/carers and a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Head of Alliance may also attend this meeting. • If the exclusion is upheld by the Principal, the student has the right to make a further appeal by writing to The Chair of Governors. • At all stages, incidents will be formally recorded on a student’s college record. Some incidents will warrant that students will be moved to Stage 4 without having first been through Stages 1-3. A student may be issued with a final warning and/or fixed-term exclusion for the following one-off incidents: • Substance possession/misuse • Acts of vandalism • Threatening behaviour (verbal or physical) towards staff or students • Possession of a weapon • Inappropriate use of mobile phone/social media
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PRAISE SYSTEM At Elliott Hudson College we are committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential. Integral to this process is celebrating student achievement through hard work and determination. Teachers will ensure that they provide ongoing personalised support and positive feedback during lessons. In addition, the College follows a more formal Praise system, which is outlined below:
COMMENDATIONS
‘Commendations’ will be issued for students demonstrating any of EHC’s core values:
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Try something new Get involved Develop an interest Build a team Contribute to the community
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Develop ambition Push your expectations Explore possibilities Develop a vision for your future Find your own path
Core Values Pro
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fessionalism • • • • •
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Believe you can Encourage others Choose your mindset Recover from mistakes Look after yourself and others
Positivity
Purpose
icipation Part
Have high expectations Embrace the challenge Practise to achieve Learn from mistakes Develop good habits
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This will be recorded on SIMS and each Head of Alliance will keep a running total for their Alliance. This will be displayed throughout the college through assemblies and tutorials. As students accumulate ‘commendations’ they will be awarded with the following:
RECOGNISING SUCCESS Letters will be sent home every half term to inform parents/carers of student achievement. Students will also be spoken to by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. At the end of Term 1 and Term 3 students will attend their Alliance Praise Assembly, if this is possible. Pop up rewards for excellent attendance and attitude take place throughout the year.
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10 commendations Postcard home
STUDENTS CAN WIN AWARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Attendance
25 commendations Voucher for a cookie and a coffee
Academic Achievement
25
50 commendations Reward to be confirmed
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Commendations
Attitude to Learning
Alliance Leader Award
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BEHAVIOUR POLICY A DECISION TO EXCLUDE A STUDENT PERMANENTLY SHOULD ONLY BE TAKEN: • in response to serious or persistent breaches of the college’s behaviour policy; and • where allowing the student to remain in college would seriously harm the education or welfare of the students or others in the college. The Principal will make the judgement, in exceptional circumstances, where it is appropriate to permanently exclude a student for a first or ‘one-off’ offence.
THESE OFFENCES MIGHT INCLUDE:
a. serious actual or threatened physical assault against another student or a member of staff; b. sexual abuse or assault; c. supplying an illegal drug; d. possession of an illegal drug with intent or suspected intent to supply; e. carrying an offensive weapon; f. making a malicious serious false allegation against a member of staff; g. potentially placing members of the public in significant danger or at risk of significant harm; h. Offensive behaviour that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based on one of the following things:
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• disability • gender • race • religion or belief • transgender identity • sexual orientation.
FIXED TERM EXCLUSIONS These instances are not exhaustive, but indicate the severity of such offences and the fact that such behaviour can affect the discipline and well-being of the College community.
IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE ALSO CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING TO BE SERIOUS INCIDENTS RESULTING IN THE PERMANENT EXCLUSION OF A STUDENT: i. Deliberate activation of the fire alarm without good intent. j. Repeated or serious misuse of the College computers by hacking or other activities that compromise the integrity of the computer network. k. Repeated verbal abuse of staff. l. Persistent disruption and defiance that may or may not be directly linked to the Sanctions System.
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HOW CAN I... ...SUPPORT MY SON/DAUGHTER?
A Levels are challenging as well as very rewarding. Although A Level students are expected to be more independent in their approach to learning they still benefit greatly from additional support in a number of areas.
ORGANISATION
STUDYING
• Many students appreciate help with organising their time and how they record important information such as assessments, deadlines and additional study.
• Developing good study habits is one of the best ways to ensure success at A Level. The student handbook contains advice on this, and your son/ daughter will receive additional subject-specific advice from their teachers.
• It is important for students to find a suitable, quiet space to work where they won’t be distracted. • With more time for independent study some students need help getting into a routine which works for them.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING • Studying for A Levels can be stressful. We offer a parents’ information evening about ways of managing stress in order to support with this. • Many students need some encouragement to take part in a range of extra-curricular activities. Being active and having varied interests is a good way to combat stress. • Students who have part-time jobs may need some encouragement to keep the number of hours they work to a manageable level.
POSITIVITY • There is a big step up between GCSEs and A Levels. Some students can feel discouraged when they start A Levels and find them difficult. It is important to remember that this is normal and to stay positive. We know that all of our students can be successful if they follow our advice and persevere.
• Students need to recap the information they have learnt regularly, right from the beginning of the course. Many students would appreciate support in planning and organising this. • Encouraging students to try new revision techniques is important, as often the techniques they used at GCSE will not be as effective at A Level. In particular it is important that students spend a large proportion of their revision time testing themselves without using their notes as this helps to build memory.
PURPOSE • Students often benefit from being able to talk about the many opportunities that are available to them after they finish college. Exploring some of these options with them can help to motivate students. • If you would like more information about how you can support your son/daughter with their future choices please engage with some of our parental information events or contact our careers team.
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ENRICHMENT The enrichment programme at Elliott Hudson College gives students the opportunity to develop new interests, become more knowledgeable and skilled in an area, boost their self-confidence and benefit from doing something away from their main academic subjects.
Enrichment is not able to take place in the format of previous years in September 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. We hope to be able to run enrichment later in the academic year if we are able to return to our usual timetable. The majority of enrichment activities take place on Wednesday afternoons and last 6 weeks. This gives students the opportunity to try new activities and students will participate in at least two per academic year. They are also challenged to take enrichments in at least two different pathways. Enrichment activities are planned to be purposeful and are closely linked to the competencies students need to evidence on applications. Increasingly, employers and universities say they are looking for applicants with a wide range of employability skills; the CBI say that over 70% of employers want employability skills to be a top education priority. These so called “soft skills� such as independence, team working, communication and problem-solving are developed through these extracurricular activities and will make our young people competitive applicants as apprentices, employees and university undergraduates. A record will be kept of all the activities each student participates in and the details are then used by their guidance tutor to write a reference for UCAS and/or employment. There is a broad range of activities on offer that will help prepare our students to meet the world of work or further study with confidence and commitment.
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WE HAVE 5 DIFFERENT ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS. TYPICAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN EACH PATHWAY ARE SHOWN BELOW: Stand Out Arts Award qualification. Pre-professional enrichments in Law, healthcare, teaching, medicine, veterinary and dentistry. Scholars programme.
Keep Learning
Get Involved
Mental Health First Aid and First Aid qualifications, The Great EHC Bake Off, Forensic Reading, Korean Society and Mandarin for beginners.
Student Union, Duke of Edinburgh award, Primary school reading scheme, Social Action, Drama teaching workshops, voluntary work.
Be Active
Explore
An introduction to Mindfulness, Beginners Fitness, Couch to 5k, Martial Arts, Football, Netball, Rowing.
Young Games Designers Competition, Painting, Textiles and Photography for Beginners. BBC Young reporters competition.
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INDUCTION PERIOD
DRESS CODE
The purpose of the Induction Period is to ensure that students are fully committed to Elliott Hudson College and that they understand the behaviours required to achieve academic success. It is also a time for students to decide if Elliott Hudson College is the right place for them to complete their Post 16 study. The induction period takes place from Induction Day until the end of September. During this time attendance will be closely monitored.
EHC believes that students should be given choices about appropriate college wear, whilst also recognising that work place environments often have a code of conduct and expectations that are expected to followed.
The reason for this is that attendance is central to achieving success at Post 16. In the same way that attendance would be carefully monitored by an employer, we will track student attendance and are clear that a minimum of 85% is a basic expectation. Any student who fails to achieve 85% during the induction period will risk losing their place at EHC. If a student’s attendance falls between 85-90% they will be closely monitored to ensure that improvements are made.
At EHC, the following items are not deemed as appropriate college dress: • hoodies • torn/ripped jeans • football/rugby shirts • jogging bottoms/sport leggings • crop tops/strapless tops/vests with spaghetti string straps • shorts, including when worn over tights • flip flops/sliders • hats/caps Skirts should be of a professional length.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A STUDENT MAY BE ASKED TO GO HOME AND CHANGE IF THEY FAIL TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES.
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WHAT IS THE BURSARY CAR FUND? PARKING The Bursary Fund is a payment made to eligible students. The purpose of the fund is to support students who may be at risk of leaving College due to financial hardship. Students can receive support with transport, food, equipment and other course-related costs. To receive regular support from the fund, students must have excellent attendance and punctuality. Unsatisfactory effort and behaviour can result in the support being withdrawn for a period of time. Student bursary applications can be completed via the College website.
EHC does not provide car parking for students and will support the local community where students are not parking vehicles responsibly. Parents/carers are able to drop off and pick up students from the building providing you have provided the College with car registration details. White Rose security use a vehicle recognition system to ensure a constant flow of traffic through the automated barrier system. If you do not register your vehicle(s) or keep your details up to date, you will be required to give 24 hours’ notice to access the college. When visiting the college there are allocated spaces for visitors outside of the main college entrance.
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ATTENDANCE As highlighted in the EHC10, excellent attendance is the key to securing success at Post 16. Therefore, it is a College expectation that all students achieve at least 95% attendance in all lessons including tutorials, assemblies and Core Maths. Those students that fall below 90% attendance will be closely monitored by their Progress Tutor and Alliance Leader.
The aim of this measure is to support students to improve their attendance. If this does not occur after a period of time, students will then be placed on a structured timetable and be required to sign in with their Progress Tutor.
If a student fails to show an improvement in their attendance they risk being placed on attendance report at which point they will be required to sign in at the start of the College day.
A COPY OF THE FULL ATTENDANCE POLICY CAN BE ACCESSED ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE.
It is imperative that students fully understand that they must achieve a minimum of 85% attendance in order to guarantee entry into Year 13 and entry into examinations.
PERMITTED ABSENCE Any absence from College will be recorded on a student’s attendance record. The College recognises that some absences are unavoidable and will authorise these. Your son/daughter will need to complete an Absence Form for any planned absence. These can be obtained from Student Services.
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF PERMITTED ABSENCE: THE FOLLOWING REASONS FOR ABSENCE • Medical/dental appointments that can not be WOULD NOT BE AUTHORISED: arranged outside of lessons. Evidence from the health provider will be required.
• University Open Days • Driving test and theory test (not a lesson) - evidence required • Religious Festivals – 1 day maximum per festival
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• Holidays during term time • Part time work • Leisure activities • Birthday celebrations • Missing the bus or getting up late
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ILLNESS
ARRIVING LATE
If your son/daughter is at College and feel they need to leave due to illness, they will need to gain permission from their Progress Tutor or Alliance Leader. They must notify Student Services before they leave the building. Parents/carers will then be informed.
If your son/daughter is late to College they must go immediately to their lesson and the member of staff will issue them with a late mark. All late arrivals to the College are monitored carefully and students who are frequently late for lessons will be subject to disciplinary action.
COMMUNICATION Communication of reports and important college information will be via email. If you wish to speak to a member of staff, please email info@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk or call reception on 0113 323 9777. The member of staff will aim to respond to your request within 2 working days.
PARENTPAY We ask that all payments are made to College using the ParentPay online system. This is quick and easy to use. For full details please visit our website or follow the link: www.parentpay.com/Parents/supportingparents-using-online-payment-to-school/
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CURRICULUM LEVELS AND QUALIFICATIONS The courses on offer at EHC will allow students to gain either Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications. Depending on prior attainment at Key Stage 4, students will either select all Level 3 qualifications or a blend of Level 2 and Level 3.
The following subjects are vocational/technical qualifications and there may be opportunities for assessment and exams to take place during and at the end of Year 12 and Year 13
• Level 3 courses: A Levels and Level 3 vocational/ technical qualifications
• Health and Social Care
• Level 2 courses: GCSE English and GCSE Maths. If they have not gained a grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths, students must continue to study to gain either of these qualifications throughout their time at EHC.
• Tourism
AS AND A LEVELS
For Year 12 there will be formal end of year examinations for all subjects in June 2021 and Year 13 will sit formal mock examinations in December 2020.
Since 2015, all AS and A level qualifications have been reformed. The main aspect of this reform is that AS (Year 12) and A2 (Year 13) qualifications have been ‘decoupled’. This means that they are standalone qualifications where attainment at AS does not have any impact on the final A Level grade at the end of Year 13. Content that is assessed at the end of Year 12 in the AS will be assessed again at the end of Year 13 as part of the A Level.
Due to these changes, EHC has made the decision that students will not sit the AS qualification and will only be assessed in external examinations for the A Level at the end of Year 13.
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TYPICAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR AN EHC STUDENT EACH WEEK: • 3 A Level courses selected – 5 hours of contact time per subject = 15 hours • Extended Project Qualification or AS Core Maths – 2 hours of contact time, 3 hours non-contact time per week (not running currently for Year 12 students) • Weekly Guidance session and/or assembly – 1 hour • Enrichment – Wednesdays from lunchtime once we are able to
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