Y8 Parents' Handbook 2020 - 2021 School Address: Please refer to social Distancing Guidance - Fred Longworth High School
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Y8
Please refer to social Distancing Guidance
Parents’
Handbook
2020 – 2021
School Address:
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley
Manchester M29 8JN
Tel. Number 01942 883796
Website: www.flhs.org.uk
FOREWORD Welcome back Year 8 I can’t believe it has been a year since we welcomed you and your child into the Freddie’s family! It has been an interesting year and different to one we’ve ever experienced before. I was really impressed with how all the students settled into life at Fred Longworth High School. It wasn’t always easy but students did themselves proud in settling into life at Freddie’s and embracing new challenges. I, along with the rest of the Year 7 team, have thoroughly enjoyed getting to you know child and watch them grow throughout this first year. Many students have made new friends, built relationships with members of staff, got involved in some of the many extra-curricular activities on offer and learnt new skills. We also had the fantastic few days away at Winmarleigh – a great experience and thankfully we were lucky with the weather! Your support and encouragement will, as always, be vital in ensuring that your child is successful in school. I would like to thank you for your support throughout the past year. Communication, however, is key; please do not hesitate to contact us with any worries or concerns. In addition to home support, attendance and punctuality are also key contributors to a successful education. It is important that we continue with the good habits begun in Year 7. Further information can be found in this booklet. Our Attendance Team are always available to offer support and guidance in this matter. This school was like no other and sadly in March Covid-19 forced schools across the country to close. I was really impressed with some of the fantastic work produced by students throughout lockdown – it made me very proud to be the Head of Year of such a talented group of students. Thank you again for your support since September but especially throughout the last few months. I really look forward to continuing to work with you and your child in September and for the next four years. Mrs J Brook Head of Year
Welcome to the Year 8 Team Head of Year 8 Mrs J Brook Direct Line: 01942 881988 Brookj@flhs.wigan.sch.uk Deputy Heads of Year Mr B Mcphail Mr M Dunning Mrs R Edwards Mrs C Clarke Mrs K Walters - SLT Year 8 Form Tutors Miss L Downey 8LD Miss C Hilton 8CH Mr M Bradley 8MB Mr P Maddigan 8PM Mr J Perrot 8JP Mr R Coull 8RC Mrs L Boardman 8LB Miss O Rea 8OR Miss E Potts 8EP Miss R Broadbent 8RB
Parents/Guardians as Partners
Parents/Guardians are the best resource the school has in helping individual children succeed.
How?
• Check student notebook
• Talk about homework
• Discuss what is taught in lessons
• Provide somewhere quiet to work with NO television
• Contact school if you have any worries or concerns
• Understand and support your child’s method of learning
‘For success, attitude is as important as ability’
CODE OF CONDUCT
In and around school we expect students to:
• be punctual
• bring the correct equipment
• respect and value people and their property
• listen carefully and follow instructions
• produce their best classwork and homework
• always has their student notebook
• wear correct uniform to and from school
• respect all school facilities and property
• use designated corridors
• use appropriate language and manners
• eat only in designated areas
In and around school students must not:
• have mobile phones switched on
• chew gum
• bring drugs/cigarettes and knives into school
• drop litter
• smoke cigarettes
• leave the school premises without permissionSCHOOL UNIFORM
We expect all students to wear the correct school uniform in the correct way.
Black blazer with the school badge (compulsory)
A school tie with the school badge visible
A plain white shirt/blouse (without motifs) that must be tucked in at all times
An approved black skirt or tailored school trousers with school logo. Approved skirts must be worn on
the knee or no more than 5cm above
Black ‘v’ necked jumper (not to be worn as an alternative to a school blazer)
Black socks only. Black tights (plain or opaque) must be work with skirts
Sensible black shoes with black laces (see school website - no trainers, trainer style shoes or high heels)
A plain warm showerproof outdoor coat (no leather or denim jackets, hoodies, track or sweat tops to be
used as top coats)
Basic equipment needed every day:
A student notebook, an appropriate sized bag to carry their belongings, blue/black pen, green pen, a set of ear
phones, a ruler and calculator. Students should always carry a reading book in their bag.
Physical Education Kit and Accessories
Boys Girls
Black shorts with school Logo Black shorts with school logo
Black Performance training top with Logo Black Performance training top with Logo
Black Socks Black Socks
Football Boots Gym/training shoes (with non-marking soles)
Gym/training shoes (with non-marking soles) Zipped training top (optional)
Black Base Layer (additional warmth in colder months)(Optional) Black Base Layer (additional warmth in colder
Zipped Training top (Optional) months)(Optional)
Black Training Pants (Optional) Black Sports Legging (optional)
GENERAL POINTS
1. Brightly coloured T-shirts should not be worn underneath shirts.
2. Cosmetics and coloured nail polish should not be worn to school.
3. Extreme hairstyles in terms of colour and cut e.g. tramlines/patterns are not permitted. Braids must be the
same colour as the hair and must be secured by bands of the same colour. Any hair bands or bobbles
should be plain and of a sensible size. No haircuts less than a ‘Number 2’ are allowed.
4. Jewellery (including badges) other than a wristwatch is not permitted. Ears and other body parts should
not be pierced if it means that sleeper/studs have to be worn during the school day.
5. Mobile phones, iPods and MP3 players must not be seen or heard during school hours. If seen they will be
confiscated until the end of the week. Students are permitted to use mobile phones at the end of the
school day outside the school buildings.
6. If students wear incorrect footwear without an appropriate reason they will be isolated at break and
lunchtimes.
Students who arrive at school not wearing the correct school uniform may be sent home to
change.ATTENDANCE
Parents/Carers have a responsibility to contact School on their child’s first day with an
explanation of absence:
Absence Line: 01942 881986
Please ensure you notify school of any changes to emergency contact numbers.
School has a clear Attendance Policy. School makes the decision to authorise absence. In
certain cases medical evidence will be requested. Wherever possible please avoid
medical/dental appointments during school hours.
If NO message is received on Day One of absence, Attendance Officer, Ms J Rea will operate
our Parent Call System. It is vital that you contact school on Day One with a reason for your
child’s absence
If on Day 3 no contact has been made, school will undertake a welfare check.
Parents are notified of their child’s attendance regularly i.e. Progress Review Day, parents’
evening, interim reports and on-line reporting.
If your child’s attendance becomes a cause for concern, a letter will be emailed or posted to
the child’s home address. Parents/carers could be invited to an attendance meeting in School
with our Attendance Officer and HOY. A home visit could be undertaken.
Unauthorised absences may result in a fine being issued / legal court proceedings. Holidays
during term time, unauthorised absences will prevent your child attending the prom.
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance please do not hesitate to contact
Ms J Rea on the above line.
% ATTENDANCE DEFINED
100% over 3 terms Outstanding
100% Excellent
97% - 99.9% Good
93% - 96.99% Room for improvement
90.01% - 92.99% Danger Zone
Serious cause for concern / potential
90% & Below
legal actionAbsence from School
The Government states that every student’s
attendance should be at least 96%. Being LATE
after registration will also LOWER your
attendance.
Attendance Equals – days Which is Which means
during one school absent approximately - this number of
year weeks absent lessons missed
96% 9 days 2 weeks 50 lessons
90% 19 days 4 weeks 100 lessons
85% 29 days 6 weeks 150 lessons
80% 38 days 8 weeks 200 lessons
75% 48 days 10 weeks 250 lessons
% Attendance Defined
100% over 3 terms Outstanding
100% Excellent
97% - 99.9% Good
93% – 96.99% Room for Improvement
90.01% - 92.99% Danger Zone
Serious cause for concern/potential legal
90% & Below
actionTERM DATES 2020 / 2021
Autumn Term
Tuesday 1 September 2020 – Year 7 only
Wednesday 2 September 2020 – Year 7 only
Starts
Thursday 3 September 2020 – All Year
Groups
Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2020
Half Term
Friday 18 December 2020
End of Term
(School closes 12:15pm)
Spring Term
Starts Monday 4 January 2021
Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February
Half Term
2021
End of Term Wednesday 31 March 2021
Summer Term
Starts Monday 19 April 2021
Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021
Half Term Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2021
Friday 16 July 2021
End of Term
(School closes 12:15pm)
Key Dates/Events 2020/2021
Y8 Parents & Options Evening
Y8 Student Led ConferenceBelonging Engaging Succeeding Together
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