PARENTS' INFORMATION HANDBOOK - Childwall Sports & Science ...

PARENTS'
INFORMATION
 HANDBOOK

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of the Lydiate Learning Trust, Childwall Sports and Science Academy aims to reflect our
school’s commitment to ENGAGE, ENABLE AND EMPOWER our students, whilst offering the highest
quality of teaching and learning, which will equip students for life in their community, modern
Britain and the wider global society.

I am delighted to welcome you to our school as a new Year 7 family. It genuinely is an exciting time
to join Childwall as we plan for the next cohort of students and parents joining our community in
September 2022. We recognise that the transition to secondary school is a major change in any year.
2021 transition will be different for us all again, although the intent remains the same.

Our mission is to facilitate “learning without limits” for your children, within our school community.
Rest assured we will make every effort to ensure your child’s start to their learning journey at
Childwall Sports and Science Academy is inspirational.

Thank you again for choosing Childwall. I look forward to meeting you all. My skilled Transition team
are here to help should you have any further questions or queries.

Ms J.E. Vincent
Headteacher

THE SCHOOL DAY:
Arrival:     08:20 – 08:30
Form time:   08:35 – 09:00
Period 1:    09:00 – 09.55
Period 2:    09.55 – 10:50
Break:       10:50 – 11:05
Period 3:    11:05 – 12:00
Period 4:    12:00 – 12:55
Lunch:       12:55 – 13:30
Reading:     13.30 – 14.00
Period 5:    14:00 – 14:55

KEY PASTORAL AND SEND CONTACTS

         Mr D Rietdyk               Mr M Langley              Mr J Backhouse
   Assistant Headteacher for         Key Stage 4                Key Stage 3
     Behaviour & Welfare          Pastoral Manager           Pastoral Manager

Other Key Contacts:

Head of Year 7:                Miss A Webb           a.webb@childwallssa.org
SENDCO:                        Mrs E Wylie           e.wylie@childwallssa.org
SEND Assistant:                Miss K McShane        k.mcshane@childwallssa.org

Attendance Manager:            Miss K Magee          k.magee@childwallssa.org
Pastoral Support Assistant:    Miss G Lowery         g.lowery@childwallssa.org
Pastoral Support Assistant:    Ms L Harrison         l.harrison@childwallssa.org

Student Services:              Mrs G State-Cannon    g.state-cannon@childwallssa.org

THE FIRST DAY
DATE:
Monday 5th September 2022 (Year 7 only on this day)

WHERE SHOULD STUDENTS GO ON THEIR FIRST DAY?
Students should use the Key Stage 3 entrance (at the far end, near the staff car park gates.)

WHAT TIME SHOULD STUDENTS ARRIVE AT?
Students should arrive by 8.30am

WILL BREAKFAST BE AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST DAY?
Yes. Breakfast Club will run from 7:45am - 8.30am (through the Reception entrance)

WHAT TO DO STUDENTS NEED TO BRING?
Pencil case, including at least a black pen, a red pen, a ruler, rubber and a pencil.
Mathematical calculators are also recommended.

HOW DO STUDENTS PAY FOR LUNCH?
All students will have their electronic fingerprint taken on the first day. Students entitled to free
school meals will automatically have their accounts updated. Parents can upload funds onto
their ParentPay accounts and students can top up their accounts at break and lunchtime via the
machines located around the school.
The students will also have their photograph taken for our database. They will be given a
postcard with details of how to order copies directly from our school photograher if you wish to.

PASTORAL CARE:

Form Tutors are responsible for the
general welfare of their students.

A     Form   Group    consists  of
approximately 28 students and they
meet with the Form Tutor every
morning for registration and form
time.

Form Tutors are the first point of
contact for students requiring help,
support and advice. Each Form Tutor
is part of a Year Team led by their
respective Head of Year.

READING:

Students at Childwall read with their
Form tutors for 30 minutes every
day. We recognise the importance of
reading in our lives and in our
development of vocabulary and
literacy skills.

We also feel it is important for
children to escape from reality on
occasion, giving us a healthy
wellbeing boost that keeps mentally
fit.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student Support Services is located across the corridor from the main reception and offers a range of
services, including support and guidance, timetables, transport advice, medical and first aid assistance
and counselling. Please email Mrs State Cannon on G.State-Cannon@childwallssa.org if you wish to
discuss your child's medical needs.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:
Attendance and punctuality are essential in ensuring your child reaches their maximum potential at
Childwall Sports and Science Academy. If for any reason your child is unable to attend school, please
contact the attendance office as early as possible on 0151 737 4952. If the Attendance team don't
recieve notification to say your child will be absent, they will send out a text to ask why your child is
not in school as this is in line with safeguarding protocol. On some occasions, medical evidence may be
requested to authorise an absence.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS:
The school communicates with parents in the following ways:
· School website: www.childwallsa.org
· https://twitter.com/childwall_acad
· https://www.instagram.com/childwallacademy
· Letters distributed via the students
· Text message system via the Synergy Parent app
· Via Form Tutors and Pastoral staff

Please speak to your child’s Form Tutor as your first point of contact for teaching
and learning related queries within the school.

PROGRESS AND PARENTAL FEEDBACK:
Throughout the year you will receive feedback regarding how your child is settling in and progressing
via our Parent Review Evenings. You will also receive a formal progress report after each assessment
point throughout the academic year. Please visit the school website for specific dates. In addition to
these events, we value your feedback on how well we are doing and invite you to complete our school
surveys on a regular basis.

PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Mobile phones are the responsibility of students and must be kept switched off and out of sight at all
times. We recommend that no other electronic device is brought into school. Please read our mobile
phone policy here: https://www.childwallssa.org/downloads/policies/cssa_mobile_phone_policy.pdf

FAMILY SUPPORT
Childwall has a Family Support Worker, Mrs Griffiths, who can assist families who may need extra
support with their child or any other issues that may present a barrier to their learning or wellbeing.

Contact J.Griffiths@childwallssa.org or find out more here: https://www.childwallssa.org/support-
for-parents/family-support

SCHOOL MEALS

Students in Years 7 - 11 eat lunch in the school dining hall. Lunch includes a selection of hot foods,
sandwiches, paninis, pasta dishes and desserts. The school prides itself in offering healthy affordable
meals. All food must be consumed in the dining room. Students may also bring packed lunches to eat in
the dining hall.

The school operates a cashless finger print system whereby students can check their individual school
dinner account and add funds to purchase to school meals. The cashless system machines are located
near the dining hall and students can use them before school, and during break and lunch times.

Students who are entitled to free school lunches, automatically have their cashless finger print account
updated by the school finance team, enabling them to purchase free school lunches. Parents, who are in
receipt of certain means tested benefits, may be eligible to receive free school meals.

Liverpool City Council manage Free School Meals for students. Below is our guidance for parents and
students.

FREE SCHOOL MEALS

Eligibility - If you live in Liverpool and receive any of the following benefits you are eligible for free
school meals:
1. Income support
2. Income related employment and support allowance
3. Income based job seekers allowance
4. Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
5. Child tax credit (please check threshold with a Tax Credits advisor)
6. Pension credit - Guarantee credit

How to apply for free school meals:
Liverpool City Council manage free school meals.
Complete the online application form on the Liverpool                      City   Council   website    –
https://liverpool.gov.uk/benefits/free-school-meals/application-form/

If your claim is successful, we will be notified that you are entitled to ‘free school meals’ and your
cashless account will automatically be updated with funds. We will ensure that ‘free school meal’
information is treated with the strictest confidence and handled sensitively. We are very aware that the
circumstances of many of our families have changed during the recent pandemic. Please ensure that
you apply for FSM if your financial situation has changed.

ACADEMY UNIFORM

 Boys' uniform                                        Girls' uniform
 CSSA school blazer                                   CSSA school blazer
 CSSA school jumper (optional)                        CSSA school cardigan (optional)
 CSSA school tie (Year Group tie)                     CSSA school tie (Year Group tie)
 Grey trousers                                        Grey skirt (or trousers if preferred)
 White shirt                                          White shirt
 Grey socks                                           Grey or navy blue socks
 Black shoes (smart school shoes only)                Black shoes (smart school shoes only)

 Boys' PE kit                                         Girls' PE kit
 CSSA PE top                                          CSSA PE top
 CSSA PE shorts                                       CSSA PE skort or shorts
 CSSA PE Socks                                        CSSA PE Socks
 CSSA PE fleece (optional)                            CSSA PE fleece (optional)
 CSSA PE trousers (optional)                          CSSA PE trousers (optional)

 Suitable trainers                                    Suitable trainers

Where to buy:
You can purchase all of our uniform items from Laser Schoolwear either online:
www.laserschoolwear.net or at their shop: 92-100 London Road, Liverpool L3 5NL. Tel: 0151
709 0701 (other Laser stores stock our uniform - please check with Laser)

West Derby Schoolwear also stock our uniform. Please check availability on 0151 228 7896
or at https://alphaschoolwear.com/our-shops/west-derby-schoolwear/

Permitted footwear:
              Suggested Girls’ shoe styles

               Suggested Boys’ shoe styles

                                              Shoe styles not permitted
Please do not purchase ballet pumps, shoes with any kind of heel, Ugg style boots or trainers (trainers are only allowed for PE lessons)

About our Trust:

Childwall Sports & Science Academy is part of The Lydiate Learning Trust, which is a network of schools
and academies across communities in the North West of England. The Trust is founded on the core belief
that every child should be afforded the very best opportunities in life.

We engage with all within our Trust and beyond to enable them to show the world their particular
talents, their ideas and their passion. Our partnerships across the region are helping to ensure that this
opportunity is extended to as many young people as possible.

The expertise and resources of the Trust and our education partners, guarantees that we successfully
develop a culture of academic excellence and a fundamental ethos of aspiration that inspires all our
students to flourish, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

For more information, visit: https://lydiatelearningtrust.co.uk