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Year 7 Parent Handbook 2019-2020
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Welcome from the Principal 05
Frank Field Education Trust 06 College Address:
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port
Our Vision & Values 07
Cheshire CH65 6EA
College Day 08
Term Dates 09 Contact Details:
Uniform & Appearance 10-11 Tel: 0151 350 6000
Fax: 0151 357 3701
Supporting Your Child 12-13
Email: info@tepcec.com
Chaplaincy and Collective Worship 14 Website: www.tepcec.com
Learning Programmes and Weekly Cycle 15
Challenging Curriculum 16-18
Rewards and Sanctions 20-21
Attitude to Learning 22
Attendance and Punctuality 24-25
Student Planner, Homework and Equipment 26-27
Parent Partnership Agreement 28-29
Technology at the College 30
Staying Safe Online 31 Child’s Form Tutor
College Library - The iRead Centre 32
College Dining Hall 33 Your child’s form tutor is the first point of
contact with the College.
Key Contact Information 34
“I am honoured to be leading the College
from the very beginning of its journey.
My staff and I have worked tirelessly
this year preparing for the introduction
of our innovative new curriculum from
September. Our core belief is that the
College is a place where all children
can and do learn. We have built on the
positive Ofsted inspection by introducing
our Trust’s rapid school improvement
model which will be fully in place from
September 2019.”
Mrs C Green
Interim Principal
4WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to The Ellesmere Port Church of England College or as we fondly
call it, TEPCEC. I am extremely proud and privileged to introduce myself as
Principal of the new school in the heart of the community.
I am honoured to be leading the College at the start of its transformational
journey with the Frank Field Trust. The Trust formed with the explicit
intention of delivering world-class education through academic excellence,
a rich curriculum and wider opportunities for all children. FFET is chaired
by the Rt Hon Frank Field MP, and its vision of ‘Social Justice through
Excellence in Education’ ensures that no child is left behind, regardless of
background.
Ultimately we want the College to be recognised as the best locally,
nationally and globally.
Our vision is simple; to ensure that every one of our students leaves with
the intellectual, cultural and social capital to lead a choice filled life. We will
do this by ensuring that all children have the best education and the best
opportunities. We aim to instil into students a desire to be the best they
possibly can be and, in doing so, will enable them to make a real difference
to society.
Cath Green
Interim Principal
5FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Children get one chance in terms of their education and it
you and your son or daughter to The is our job to make sure they maximise their opportunity.
Ellesmere Port Church of England You know that we also expect the highest standards of
College (TEPCEC). It is a wonderful behaviour and we encourage pupils to be self-disciplined
time to be joining our community and and well behaved at all times. High standards of uniform and
I know that you will be delighted at appearance set the tone for all that we seek to achieve here
gaining a place here at the new school and your continuing support in this area is crucial.
in Ellesmere Port.
Pupils are proud to be here at TEPCEC and understand that
The new college unveiled its name in December last year and when they wear our uniform they are our ambassadors. High
was the first school to join the Frank Field Education Trust. attendance is another vital ingredient if your child is to be
We believe that social justice can only be achieved when all successful. We cannot authorise term-time requests for leave
barriers to success have been removed. The Trust formed and ask that parents do not book holidays when their child
with the explicit intention of delivering world-class education should be in school, tempting as it is with cheaper holiday
through academic excellence, a rich curriculum and wider packages.
opportunities for all children.
Please take the time to read through this Parent Handbook.
Our aim is for all academies within OUR TRUST to be the best It is where we attempt to make clear to parents what our
schools in the country. expectations are, to give you an idea of some of the exciting
opportunities that lie ahead and to outline how we can work
Our success is very much based on the partnership we have in partnership together. We never take parental support for
with you our parents and carers. We know that if our school is granted and it is a vital ingredient in our success and I know
full of children who always wanted a place at the school, who you will be extremely proud that your child is now part of the
are proud to be here and buy into the values we promote and TEPCEC family. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if the need
whose parents have confidence in what we can deliver, then arises through this Academic Year.
we can truly flourish. We never take your support for granted
and if at any point you have concerns then please let us know Tom Quinn
and you have my assurance that we will deal with them. CEO, Frank Field Education Trust
We look forward to the very exciting journey ahead.
6COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
We seek to build a community of faith where our students have the social, intellectual and cultural capital to have:
Unlimited ideas A vision of what A strong sense of Care and Choice filled lives
and dreams they want to achieve duty and of service to compassion for each and be good people
in life and how to others other
achieve it
Above all else, we want our students to experience fullness of life, where the sort of person that they become is of paramount
importance. This is articulated in our motto:
ASPIRE NOT TO HAVE MORE BUT TO BE MORE
We want to be one of the best schools in the country so that all our pupils have the best education and the best opportunities.
Our core belief is that The Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a place where all children can learn. We expect all adults
and pupils to model positive behaviours based on gospel values. Our community has a consistent culture of high expectations
so that everyone can achieve their full potential. We will celebrate achievement and swiftly address underachievement. By doing
this we will instil into our pupils a desire and the means to be the best and make a positive difference to our world.
This leads to three key objectives:
1. To ensure that teaching and learning are world class (Intellectual Capital)
2. To provide a network of supportive adults who help students to develop strong gospel values and behaviours (Social capital)
3. To develop students who are well-rounded, confident and aspirational individuals (Cultural Capital)
7TIMES OF THE DAY
08:40am - 9:40am Lesson 1
09:40am - 10:40am Lesson 2
10:40am - 11:00am Break
11:00am - 12:00pm Lesson 3
12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm - 1:00pm Academic Review
1:00pm - 2:00pm Lesson 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm Lesson 5
All students in the College will follow a timetable that runs over a two-week period. These timetables should be recorded in the
College planner. It is always useful if a copy of the timetable is kept in a prominent place at home to help in the early days of
organisation. The timetables will be given to students on their first day of the Autumn Term. It will highlight the subject, subject
teacher and classroom.
8TERM DATES
Start Finish Start Finish
Autumn Wednesday Friday Monday Friday
Term 4 September 2019 25 October 2019
Half Term Break 4 November 2019 20 December 2019
Christmas Break
Spring Monday Thursday Monday Friday
Term Half Term Break
6 January 2020 13 February 2020 24 February 2020 3 April 2020
Easter Break
Summer Monday Friday Monday Friday
Term Half Term Break 17 July 2020
20 April 2020 22 May 2020 1 June 2020
INSET Days: Bank Holidays:
Monday 2 September 2019 Friday 10 April 2020 Good Friday - School Closed
Tuesday 3 September 2019 Monday 13 April 2020 Easter Monday - School Closed
Friday 8 May 2020 Early May Bank Holiday - School Closed
Disaggregated INSET Days:
Friday 13 December 2019 Monday 25 May 2020 Spring Bank Holiday - School Closed
Friday 14 February 2020
Monday 20 July 2020
9UNIFORM & APPEARANCE
The College has its own uniform and sports kit, which has been selected so that students will feel part of the College community. Items
of clothing have been chosen carefully so that they are not unduly expensive but are smart. This is because personal presentation is
important in the world of work and we want to ensure that our students develop a sense of pride in their appearance.
Essential Uniform Items - Uniform A:
Royal Blue College Blazer
White Shirt
White and Blue College Tie
Black Trousers
College Navy V Neck Jumper OR College Navy Tank Top
Black Shoes & Black Socks
Essential Uniform Items - Uniform B:
Royal Blue College Blazer
White Revere Blouse
Navy and Blue Tartan Skirt
College Navy V Neck Jumper OR College Navy Tank Top
Black Knee High / Ankle Socks or Black Tights
Essential Sports Kit:
College Navy Polo
College Navy Shorts
Optional Uniform Extras:
College Leggings
College Trackpants
All items of College uniform can be purchased from: Uniform A Uniform B
Uniformity Clothing
Address: 22-26 Handbridge, Chester CH4 7JE
Telephone: 01244 566486 Website: www.uniformityschools.com/
10UNIFORM & APPEARANCE
Jewellery Mobile Phones
Apart from watches, jewellery (including studs, rings, earrings or any We advise that students do not bring mobile phones into the College.
other body/ facial piercings) is not to be worn. This is because of the However, we do recognise that some parents may wish their child
potential risk of accidental damage from the wearing of such items to have a mobile phone with them as they travel to and from the
and they will be confiscated. Charity bands (except for the chosen College. Any mobile phones brought in should be switched off as
College charity) or charity lapel badges are not allowed. We will do our they enter the school premises and put away until they have left the
best to assist your child in safeguarding their property. However, the premises. We do not take any responsibility for loss of or damage to
College does not accept any responsibility for the loss of or damage mobile phones. Inappropriate use of phones in school will result in
to personal possessions brought on site. confiscation without notice.
Electronic Devices Insurance Notice
Large amounts of money or items of value (including personal audio We recommend that parents/carers make their own arrangements for
equipment such as MP3 players, iPods, iPads or other tablet devices, insurance of bags, clothing, watches, mobile phones, pens, bicycles
electronic games etc) should not be brought into the College. Such etc.- usually by an extension of their home insurance.
items will be confiscated by staff and may subsequently be collected
by parents/carers from reception. During cold or inclement weather In the interest of health and safety, students will not be permitted to
students are advised to wear a suitable coat. Tracksuit tops or hooded wear pump style footwear. Pumps, canvas style shoes, Converse,
sweatshirt tops are not allowed to be worn whilst students travel to or Vans and High Tops are not acceptable and must not be worn.
from the College.
Students are strongly advised to purchase and wear a gum shield
Hair and Cosmetics when participating in activities such as hockey and rugby. When a
Students are expected to wear hair in a neat and acceptable style. PE kit is brought into school, it must be carried in a school bag. All
Hair must be of one colour and natural in appearance. Hair styles students are provided with a locker where any non-college clothing
(including shaved heads) judged to be extreme by the Principal are not should be stored.
permitted. Make-up, including coloured nail varnish, lip gloss and fake
tan, is not to be worn. False nails, false eyelashes or other such beauty Drinks Policy
accessories are not acceptable. Hair bands are permissible but should We encourage children to lead healthy lifestyles. We strongly
also be black in colour. ‘Holiday braids’ are not permissible. Students recommend that pupils drink water throughout the day. Fizzy drinks
who do not conform to the College’s Uniform and Appearance Policy and energy drinks such as Lucozade, Powerade etc are not allowed
will be sanctioned in line with the Behaviour and Safety Policy. High-caffeine drinks including Red Bull, Monster etc are also not
allowed. These drinks will be confiscated.
The Principal reserves the right to make the final decision on what is or what is not appropriate.
11SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD
Pastoral Care day and your child will have at least one assembly each week with
The Principal is assisted in the planning and delivery of pastoral a senior member of staff. As part of our drive to encourage all
care at the College by a team which includes the Senior Leadership children to enjoy the pleasure of reading, we actively promote this
Team, Heads of Learning, Learning Coaches and Form Tutors. by asking all students to read silently during a part of Academic
Review. We ensure that students in Years 7-9 have reading books
Form Tutors are the first point of contact at the College and will appropriate to their reading age. Your child’s Form Tutor will focus
deal with the majority of questions or concerns that may arise. For on the tracking and monitoring of students’ academic progress
more serious issues, the Head of Learning is there to support you through individual meetings, supporting the work of the Learning
and your child both in terms of their academic progress and for Coach and Head of Learning.
any major pastoral issues that may arise. Please get in touch with
your child’s Learning Coach or Head of Learning either by phone, Each form group elects representatives to the Year / Student
email, or letter. The Pastoral staff should be kept informed about Council, where students have the opportunity to put forward
illness, absence, dental or medical appointments or any change in suggestions for further developments at the College. This group
home circumstances. feeds into the main College Council, which meets regularly to
discuss matters raised by students and to respond to ideas from
Each Key Stage has a full time Learning Coach to support the work staff.
of the Head of Learning. The Learning Coach will meet with your
child for a formal meeting at least two times per academic year. In Ambassadors / Peer Mentors
the meeting the Learning Coach will discuss with your child their To ensure that your child will become quickly at ease with life at
academic progress (via the reporting systems) and set short term the College we have appointed a number of older students who
targets. This then forms the basis of an Achievement Plan which are there to be a friend to your children. These ‘ambassadors /
will be sent home shortly after. Learning Coaches are peer mentors’ can help the students if they are in need of support
always available for Parents to discuss particular issues regarding or just want someone (other than staff ) to talk to.
your child’s academic progress and work closely with Heads of
Learning and Form Tutors. Home Contact Details
It is essential that we are able to contact Parents/Carers at the
Academic Review earliest opportunity. Please ensure that all contact details are
Your child will spend 30 minutes each day with their form during a correct including emergency phone numbers and email addresses.
period of time called ‘Academic Review’. During this time, students Students are, in effect, a health and safety risk if we are unable
will meet with their Form Tutor. A daily uniform and appearance to contact Parents/ Carers should an emergency arise. Please
check is carried out to ensure the highest of standards are supply at least two contact details we can use to support this.
maintained. An act of worship also takes place at this time of the
12SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD
Medical Guidance
The College has full-time ‘First-Aiders’ available for students. Should
your child require first-aid treatment or medical assistance you will be
informed at the earliest opportunity if major first aid is necessary.
Due to changes in medical guidance from September 2014, written
consent now has to be obtained from Parents/ Carers before any
medicine (including paracetamol) can be administered.
Supporting the Additional Needs of our students
At the College we recognise that provision for students with additional
needs is a whole College responsibility. Our SEN policy and provision
is guided by the SEND Code of Practice, published July 2014.
Our SEN policy aims:
• to facilitate access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
for all students with additional needs
• to enable students with additional needs to achieve academically,
commensurate with ability and to be set aspirational targets
• to take into account the views of students with additional needs
• to encourage meaningful communication with Parents and
Carers of students with additional needs
• and to off er appropriate support and modification, according
to advice and need.
13CHAPLAINCY AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
The role of a chaplain in the Church of England is to care for Student Voice
people who have faith (or no faith), as well as nurture and develop Christian Value Representatives play a vital role in shaping
the spiritual life of the school community through Christian living. the spiritual life of the College. Regular meetings enable fresh
The role of the chaplain is central to our inclusive ethos at The perspectives to be given to collective and individual ways of
Ellesmere Port C of E College. worship and Christian living which help to impact the school and
wider community.
Underpinning our ethos are is our school focus of ‘Aspire not to
have more but to be more’. Underpinning these are our Christian Prayer Spaces
Values Mercy, Humility and Justice. These come from our school We believe that our faith is not held in any one particular space
Micah 6:8 and John 10:10. but can be expressed throughout the whole school community.
A prayer space is an interactive experience which encourages
The Chaplain also supports the work of pastoral teams across pupils to consider big questions, and reflect on their responses
the school in helping pupils who are seeking assistance. to them. There is also a weekly event on the Street for pupils to
engage with during their lunch time should they choose.
The Chaplain gives important direction to the faith-life aspect
of the College through Collective Worship and various seasonal
celebrations in the Christian calendar. Themes are reflected Services and Worship
upon on a weekly basis and there are resourced and supported As well as daily involvement in Academic Review (Form Time)
activities to enable form tutors to provide a daily act of worship and weekly involvement with Year assemblies we also have larger
during Academic Review time. Whilst parents do have the legal assemblies at key points in the Church year. These occasions help
right to withdraw pupils from this, this does not mean that the to mark and celebrate our core values and the liturgical year. It
students will be in any way exempt from the Christian ethos of enables opportunity to promote enjoyment and involvement in the
the school which underpins the whole of school life. spiritual aspects of our school community. Normally, services
are held in the Chatfield Theatre at Remembrance,
As a school, we have extensive links within the wider community Christmas and Easter.
and the Chaplaincy actively seeks to strengthen ties to existing
churches and other agencies based locally. This is done through Charitable Focus
the promotion of charitable causes and events that take place There is whole school involvement in promoting charitable works
within the life of the school community to promote the living locally, nationally and internationally and pupils engage with
faith of Christianity in the Ellesmere Port area. Regularly pupils meeting representatives from charities and fund raising for them.
support the local Foodbank and other local community events.
14LEARNING PROGRAMMES & WEEKLY CYCLE
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a Learning Programme (LP) in all
subjects each half-term. The LPs
are available in your child’s exercise
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book. LPs detail the programme
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out the knowledge, skills and
understanding your child is to be
taught.
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that your child is experiencing.
By following the LPs, you can
supplement the work being
CHRISTMAS
BREAK 1
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studied in the College through
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independent study.
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throughout each year split into
5 Learning Programmes. The
Learning Programmes cover seven
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that students make rapid progress
by responding appropriately to EXPERIENCE
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teachers’ formative feedback.
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15CHALLENGING CURRICULUM
Reports throughout their time in the College. The national expectation is
Three times throughout the year, you will receive a report which will that your child’s progress is measured against their performance
give you information about your child’s progress in the subjects at the end of Key Stage 2. Each year, we set each child in the
they are studying. Attitudes to Learning (AtL) and attainment are College a target that demonstrates our aspiration for every child
both assessed so that you can see the fullest possible picture of to achieve to their full potential. Levels of achievement and targets
your child’s progress during the year. The descriptors for the AtL are reviewed carefully and communicated to Parents termly. If
grades are displayed on Page 17. a student is identified as not achieving to their full potential, a
range of interventions and support will be planned in order to get
All students transfer their AtL and attainment grades into their them back on track to achieve their target.
exercise books so they too can see how well they are doing.
Review Days
Review Days are held once a year, where you will have the
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
opportunity to discuss your child’s progress fully with subject
The curriculum at Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9) has been carefully
teachers. Details of each review Day including times, dates and
designed to successfully prepare your child for the skills,
arrangements for making appointments can be found on the
knowledge and qualities that they will require for success in their
College website.
GCSE examinations. Students in Key Stage 3 experience a broad
range of subjects that meet National Curriculum requirements.
Literacy and Numeracy
Homework We place an extremely high value on ensuring our students
Homework is an important part of College life and all students possess strong literacy and numeracy skills needed for success.
are expected to complete it regularly. Homework is signposted in Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are crucial in
the Learning Programmes. Homework is available to parents via ensuring outstanding learning within all curriculum areas but also
the SIMS Parent App, which recorded in the Student Planner. This in securing success in our students’ lives beyond the College.
should help your child and you to keep a check on what homework
has been set and it is due to be completed. If problems arise then Opportunities for students to develop their skills in numeracy
we would ask you to contact your child’s Learning Coach or Head are carefully planned across the curriculum. For this reason,
of Learning. Planners are checked weekly by Form Tutors to we have formulated a whole College approach whereby all staff
ensure your child is receiving homework on a regular basis. are committed to focusing on literacy and numeracy objectives
as part of their lessons; these are indicated on the Learning
Programme.
Attainment Targets
Your child’s progress is carefully assessed and monitored
16CHALLENGING CURRICULUM
Each classroom displays numeracy and literacy support materials, such as key
words, spelling rules and examples of punctuation. With literacy, our aim is to create
an explicit focus in order to develop each student’s ability to communicate clearly
and accurately.
Monitoring and supporting students’ literacy skills
All students complete a diagnostic reading test that helps the College to identify the
needs of all students so that we can support each student as appropriate. Students
will be tested again later in the academic year so that we can ensure that all students
are making the expected progress.
Literacy Intervention
For those students who may require extra support in their literacy learning, we have
created a formalised programme in order to develop specific literacy skills.
Extra-Curricular
The extra-curricular life at the College is rich and varied. The College offers students
a wide range of activities extra to the normal timetable, either at lunch time or after
school, providing pupils the opportunity to meet, teach and learn from each other in
a relaxed atmosphere. Your child can pursue interests in:
17CHALLENGING CURRICULUM
Throughout your child’s time at the College, you will become The Benefits
familiar with the term ‘levels’. The government has made the The 1-9 scale is age related and linked to the new GCSE grades.
decision to abolish levels throughout primary and secondary Therefore, it is easier to understand as you can see your child
schools in England and Wales - allowing schools and teachers making steady progress towards their GCSE grade. It is easier
the freedom to assess children as they see fit. for teachers, students and parents to monitor progress over time
and identify students who need stretching further or who need
At The Ellesmere Port C of E College, all student swill now be more support. The same language will be used across the Trust.
assessed on the new scale of 1-9 which relates directly to the
GCSE content. How will I know my child is making progress
Your child will be set an aspirational ‘age expected’ target at the
It is important that as a school, and as parents, we all view your start of each year relative to their starting point. Targets will be
child’s progress as a journey. Steady steps every term, whilst reviewed upwards if they meet their target within the academic
building knowledge and developing skills, is the key to GCSE year. By the end of each year your child should have met their
success. Progress should be steady and secure over time. age expected target in order to maintain progress towards their
Each step represents a considerable gain in knowledge, skills GCSEs. You will continue to receive 6 reports per year about your
and understanding. You should therefore expect to see steady child’s progress in each subject.
progress across the subjects each year.
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REWARDS AND SANCTIONS
We feel it is very important to recognise effort, hard work and If a student breaks any of the rules, then they are given an
success. If a student has done a particularly good piece of work appropriate sanction.
or has shown great improvement in their work then they are
rewarded. Similarly, they are rewarded if a student has made
Students are taught that behaviour is a choice which can bring
progress in an extra-curricular activity, performed a service for
positive or negative consequence; good behaviour is expected and
the College, or shown an act of kindness. rewarded and poor behaviour is sanctioned. Students breaking
College rules regarding punctuality, uniform and appearance,
Achievement Assemblies behaviour or use of facilities will be dealt with either by a subject
To celebrate success and reward achievement, students will teacher or Form Tutor in the first instance (level 1 behaviour). For
attend a termly achievement assembly. This is an important more serious matters (level 2 behaviour) students will be referred
highlight for both students and their teachers. to the Head of Learning or Head of Department.
Certificates and prizes are also awarded for attendance, There may be occasions when behaviour is serious enough to
punctuality and citizenship. There are also special Form Tutor necessitate the referral to a Senior Leader (level 3). Incidents
awards and Heads of Learning awards. of unacceptable behaviour are recorded on the College SIMS
database. The types of behaviour for each level are found in
We also encourage the recognition of sustained achievement and the ‘Behaviour and Safety Policy’ on the College website. It is
effort by individual students through the presentation of a range expected that staff record level 1, 2 and 3 incidents onto SIMS.
of awards at the annual Awards Evening, where achievements are
celebrated in a public forum with Parents/Carers, staff, Governors The College can only function successfully in an atmosphere
and a guest speaker. of trust, mutual understanding and good order. We expect the
highest standards from our students and encourage them to be
We believe that students achieve well through constant self-disciplined at all times. Students should respect others and
encouragement and well deserved praise. We hope that throughout the environment in which they work and learn.
the year, Parents/Carers will receive a number of praise postcards
by post which are sent by any member of staff at any time to let The code of conduct ensures that students have clear guidelines
them know their child has done well. as to what is expected of them. If a student fails to exercise self-
control or self-discipline in their conduct to others then they are
Behaviour and Discipline disciplined. We would obviously expect Parents/Carers support
The College has a minimum number of rules, but we feel that the with discipline matters. We also have high standards of behaviour,
code of conduct ensures the smooth running of the College and and apply the same code of conduct, whilst travelling to and from
fosters good working relations between staff and students. the College.
20REWARDS AND SANCTIONS
Sanctions
Parents/Carers are advised that, as part of our code of conduct and
‘Behaviour and Safety Policy’, the College has the legal authority to issue
after school detentions to students. The College is not obliged to inform
Parents/Carers beforehand, however, we do use a text messaging system
to inform parents on the day of the detention.
The College also operates an inclusion centre, which may be used as a
preventative measure to avoid a fixed term exclusion. Students will work
in the inclusion centre for a set period of time and Parents/Carers will be
notified by phone call and letter. Should behaviour be serious enough, the
Principal may decide to issue an exclusion (fixed-term or permanent).
Exclusion from the College is used where other remedies have failed or to deal
with particularly serious incidents. Such exclusions are carried out in line
with the Department for Education (DfE) guidance. Recurrence of sanctions
will often require Parents/Carers to attend a meeting to discuss the next
course of action. Occasionally there may arise the need to investigate an
incident which will require us to interview students and ask them to write
a statement to clarify their involvement. At such times, in accordance with
current national practice, we reserve the right to interview students without
Parental permission, although we seek to inform Parents/Carers at the
earliest opportunity.
Students in uniform are representing the College at all times. Therefore,
students are reminded that the ‘Rewards and Sanctions Policy’ applies
before, during and after College hours.
Reminders
• Mobile phones must be switched off at all times in the College.
• Smoking of cigarettes and e-cigarettes is prohibited.
• Chewing gum is banned.
21ATTITUDES TO LEARNING
Each half-term, students will be awarded an Attitude to Learning (AtL) score reflective of the criteria below.
• The student is always on time; uniform is always worn in line with the College Uniform and Appearance Policy and they have the correct equipment for lessons.
OUTSTANDING (1)
• They fully engage in lessons, showing maximum effort and concentration.
• They are always polite and respectful, and respond promptly to the teacher’s requests throughout lessons.
• They always abide by the code of conduct and are eager to learn and participate.
• The student is determined to complete all tasks to the best of their ability.
• They are fully focused on learning the subject being taught, do not waste time and never disrupt others from learning.
• Once tasks are complete they involve themselves in extension tasks to further their learning or act as leaders to further the learning of others.
• They take pride in their work and presentation is always of the highest standard.
• Homework is always completed to the best of their ability and handed in on time.
• The student is on time; uniform is worn in line with the College Uniform and Appearance Policy and they have the correct equipment for lessons.
• They are polite and respectful and respond promptly to the teacher’s requests throughout lessons.
GOOD (2)
• Throughout lessons, they abide by the code of conduct and are eager to learn and participate.
• The student attempts to complete all tasks and does not disrupt others from learning. However there is scope for further effort.
• Once tasks are complete they are willing to participate in further learning.
• On occasions, they could participate more fully in lessons or try to work better with others.
• They make sure their work is presented to a good standard, or the content is of a good standard.
• Homework is completed to a good standard but there is scope for further effort.
IMPROVEMENT (3)
• The student is on time; uniform is worn in line with the College Uniform and Appearance Policy and they have the correct equipment for lessons.
• They are polite and respectful and respond promptly to the teacher’s requests throughout lessons.
REQUIRES
• Throughout lessons, they abide by the code of conduct and are eager to learn and participate.
• The student attempts to complete all tasks and does not disrupt others from learning. However there is scope for further effort.
• Once tasks are complete they are willing to participate in further learning.
• On occasions, they could participate more fully in lessons or try to work better with others.
• They make sure their work is presented to a good standard, or the content is of a good standard.
• Homework is completed to a good standard but there is scope for further effort.
• The student is on time; uniform is worn in line with the College Uniform and Appearance Policy and they have the correct equipment for lessons.
INADEQUATE (4)
• They are polite and respectful and respond promptly to the teacher’s requests throughout lessons.
• Throughout lessons, they abide by the code of conduct and are eager to learn and participate.
• The student attempts to complete all tasks and does not disrupt others from learning. However there is scope for further effort.
• Once tasks are complete they are willing to participate in further learning.
• On occasions, they could participate more fully in lessons or try to work better with others.
• They make sure their work is presented to a good standard, or the content is of a good standard.
• Homework is completed to a good standard but there is scope for further effort.
2223
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
It is vital that your child attends the College regularly. This is Holidays during term time
important to avoid missing valuable lesson time and falling Amendments to the 2006 regulations from the Department for
behind. Employers place great emphasis on consistent attendance Education (that came into effect from September 2013) remove
and good punctuality. Attendance is referenced in the students’ references to family holidays and extended leave. “Head Teachers
achievement plans. Registers are completed electronically each may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless
lesson in addition to lesson 1 where morning registration takes there are exceptional circumstances”. Please note ‘exceptional
place and Academic Review when the afternoon registration circumstances’ does NOT include a situation where Parents/
takes place. Carers choose to take students out of school to fit in with their
work related holiday dates.
Absence
Children of school age who are registered at a school must by Please refer to the DfE “Amendments to School Attendance
law, attend school regularly. It is vital that your child aims for Regulations” for further details. If you believe that your
100% attendance. All absences should, of course, be kept to an circumstances meet the ‘exceptional’ criteria, please put your
absolute minimum. If your child is ill and unable to attend the request in writing to the Principal at least one month in advance
College, please contact us by telephone as soon as possible. When of the date. Parents/Carers who take students on an unauthorised
your child returns they MUST have a note from you explaining the holiday in term time will be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
cause of the absence, in many cases parents and carers will need
to provide medical evidence for an absence to be authorised. Lateness
Students arriving after 8:40am will automatically receive a 30
This should be handed to their Form Tutor who will keep it on file. minute detention which will take place after school on the same
Should your child need to be absent for a long period, the College day.
will ensure that work is provided. It is important that they attempt
to catch up on the work missed. Medical Visits
Occasionally, students will need to leave the College during the
Truancy from school or failure to provide a reason for absence will day for an urgent visit to the doctor, hospital or dentist. They
result in the College coding the absence as unauthorised. This, in must bring a note from you to show to their Form Tutor during
turn, could lead to the issue of fixed penalty notices if attendance Academic Review and a note in their planner will explain to the
falls below an acceptable level. The College will provide you with member of staff who is teaching them at the time that they need
regular updated records of your child’s attendance, and will let to leave. At the correct time, the student will make their way to
you know if we are concerned about it. reception where the Receptionist will sign them out and issue
24ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
them with an authorisation slip for the appointment. When they return they should sign back in and go straight to their current lesson.
Medical appointments should always be made outside school hours where possible. Students will only be allowed out if accompanied by
an authorised adult (on rare occasions students will be allowed out alone with Parents permission).
Medical Guidance
The College has a number of First-Aiders available for students. Should your child require first-aid treatment or medical assistance, the
College will keep you informed at the earliest opportunity. Due to changes in medical guidance, written consent now has to be obtained from
parents before any medicine (including paracetamol) can be administered.
The chart below shows the number of days and lessons ‘lost learning’ for students with different percentage attendances. The chart is
based on a school with a 190 day year and shows a five period day.
You can help by:
• making sure that your child’s attendance and punctuality are as good as possible;
• not condoning your child’s absence for minor things;
• making sure appointments for the dentist etc are made outside of school hours.
Is 95% attendance good? This means that your child has still missed nearly 10 school days in one year. Over five years that would be nearly
50 days, this is almost a school term. Research suggests that ‘17 missed school days a year equals a drop in a grade in GCSE achievement’
(Department for Education).
Attendance 95% 90% 85% 80%
Number of days lost learning 9.5 19 28.5 38
Number of lessons lost learning (5 days) 47.5 95 142.5 190
25STUDENT PLANNER,
HOMEWORK AND
EQUIPMENT
Student Planner
Pupils are given a Pupil Planner at the beginning of the Autumn Term
in which they are able to record information including homework,
involvement in activities, half-termly progress grades, notes and
achievements. The Planner is an important document which all pupils
in College are expected to use and value. It should be brought to College
at all times and under no circumstances should there be any signs of
graffiti. It is a vital means of recording homework and achievement and a
means by which parents can communicate with teachers and vice versa.
If, for any reason, a student loses their Planner, they are expected to pay
the full cost for a replacement immediately. Additional information on
how to use the Pupil Planner correctly can be found on the next page.
Equipment
It is important students arrive ontime and well equipped for every lesson
they attend. This prevents disruption to their learning as well as the
learning of others. Please find below a list of basic equipment every
student must have for every lesson. Equipment can also be purchased
from The Filling Station during lunch and break times.
• Large School Bag
• Student Planner
• Pencil Case
• Minimum of two Black Pens
• Pencil
• Pencil Sharpener
• Rubber
• Ruler
26STUDENT PLANNER, HOMEWORK AND
EQUIPMENT
Homework Set
Pupils should record here when a teacher sets homework. They will be given time to
do this in the lesson. They should record as follows: LP 1:4. This refers to the Learning
Programme they are following. In this case it was LP 1 (Autumn Term) Week 4. The
Learning Programmes are also available on our website (www.tepcec.com – in the Learning
Programmes tab).
Due in
Pupils will be given a clear deadline of when the work is expected in. They record the date
the work is due in. e.g. 26/09/20.
Done
When the work is completed, pupils are reminded to tick the box. This helps their
organisation and also helps parents and Form Tutors to monitor what homework is still
outstanding. The Homework Record page will give a clear picture of what homework has
been recorded. If you feel that your child is not getting homework in line with the Learning
Programme please contact the Form Tutor in the first instance. This can be done via the
planner.
Parent and Teacher Comments
The right hand page provides an opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate via
the planner. For example, parents may wish to provide a reason why a homework has not
been completed or indicate difficulties with a particular homework. It may be that the Form
Tutor has a concern over a Uniform and Appearance/Equipment issue and wishes to flag
this up to parents. The space also provides the opportunity for parents to be reminded of
any important events which are coming up.
Parent and Form Tutor Signatures
Please can parents make sure that the Planner is signed each weekend for the appropriate
week? Each Monday, Form Tutors will be signing the Planner in Academic Review and it
is expected that every pupil will have a parental signature to say they have checked the
Planner.``
27PARENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
This agreement is the foundation of the partnership between the home, the student and the College. All parents are required to
sign the Agreement within the Data Collection and Welcome Pack. Students who choose not to abide by the College standards
consequences will be set and will become more severe if this occurs more than once.
01 The College will provide high quality teaching, learning and support.
02 We will offer a broad curriculum which is challenging and meets the individual needs of your child.
03 The College will encourage curiosity and motivate your child to be a lifelong learner.
We will provide opportunities for your child to develop independent learning skills in timetabled
04 lessons, in extra curricular clubs and at home.
05 We will provide an environment which is welcoming, secure, caring, well resourced and stimulating.
We will provide an atmosphere of trust in which your child has a sense of personal worth, feels
06 valued, and can develop confidence, resilience, respect and leadership within our College and the
wider community.
The College will create and maintain an ethos and culture where our core values are valued and
07 celebrated.
We will provide your child with a Form Tutor and regular access to a Head of Learning and Learning
08 Coach, working in partnership with you and your child to ensure their aspirational targets are
achieved.
The College will keep you informed about developments through newsletters, the College website,
09 Parents’ meetings / evenings and occasional letters home
28HOME-COLLEGE AGREEMENT
The Student Agreement:
• I will actively support the College ethos and the College values.
• I will try my hardest to model the College values in everything I do in the College.
• I will abide by all the College Standards that underpin the College core values – this includes the College dress code, code of conduct and
consistency across the classroom.
• I will help to maintain an atmosphere of trust and confidence so that everyone has a sense of personal worth and feels valued.
• I will always be polite, use appropriate language and be respectful to College staff and students.
• I will be mature and seek support from staff and other students to reconcile any differences I have with other members of the College community.
• I will work to the best of my ability in lesson time, meet work deadlines set by my teachers and complete all set homework.
• I will attend the College on time or earlier each day and attend all lessons on time.
• I will make every effort to attend the College 100% of the time and always look to be above the 96% College attendance target.
• I will be organised and well equipped every day; coming to the College with a large bag, student planner and pencil case with a minimum of two pens,
a pencil and a ruler.
• I will follow the College dress code (as displayed on the College website) and wear it as it would be worn in the business sector.
• I will actively keep the College free from litter and graffiti making it a pleasant place to study.
• I will pay for any intentional damage I make to property of the College building.
• I will comply with the College rules on IT and internet use (as displayed on the College website).
The Parent/Carer Agreement:
• I will ensure my child attends the College and make every effort that they attend above the 96% College attendance target. Under no circumstance
will I take my child out of the College in term time to go on a family holiday.
• I will ensure my child attends the College on time or earlier each day.
• I will ensure my child is in correct uniform each day (as displayed on the College website).
• I will ensure my child is well equipped and organised for the College at the start of each day (as displayed on the College website).
• I will support the College policies and guidelines on standards and behaviour, working with the College to progress my child’s learning.
• I will attend Parents’ Evenings to discuss my child’s progress and take an active interest in their education.
• I will support all of the College standards that underpin the College core values and support the consequences used to improve these standards.
• I will support the College behaviour management policy and work closely with the College to ensure my child’s expectations and standards are high,
allowing them to progress more quickly.
• I will check my child’s planner regularly and sign it weekly ensuring all homework/independent study is completed within the time given.
• I will keep the College informed of any issues/events which may affect my child’s behaviour or performance, negatively or positively.
• I will keep up to date with College news and developments through the website, parent app and occasional letters/newsletters.
• I will support the College ethos and the Believe, Belong, Become values.
• I support the College protocol on IT and internet use (as displayed on the College website) and grant permission for my child to use the College
network system.
• I give permission for my child’s image (still or video) to be used on the website, in the media and in the prospectus/other promotional College
publications.
29TECHNOLOGY AT THE COLLEGE
To use the College’s computer network all students and Parents/
Carers must agree and sign our ICT Acceptable Use Agreement.
Students who break the agreement will have their network
computer account disabled.
Username and Password
On joining the College, students are issued with a username and
password for access to the network. Students are not allowed
to access the network using an unauthorised username or
password. Students can change their password at any time.
Social Networking Guidance
The widespread availability and use of mobile technology and
social networking applications bring opportunities to understand,
engage and communicate with audiences in new ways. Whilst
we embrace these technologies our College mobile phone and
It is the responsibility of Parents/Carers to monitor their child’s
e-safety policies do not permit students to access these sites
mobile phone/social networking site usage.
during the school day. Please be aware that Facebook is targeted
at older teenagers and adults.
Email
They have a ‘no under 13 registration policy’ and recommend The College is keen to ensure that we communicate with Parents
Parental guidance for 13 to 16 year olds. Use of mobile as quickly and effectively as possible. We hope that you are able
technologies and social media sites does, on occasion, lead to to provide an up to date email address for us, which will facilitate
incidents of ‘cyber bullying’. Whilst we have zero tolerance to this form of communication. It will allow us to send important
bullying, by adopting the recommended no use of mobile phones/ reminders and email alerts, as well as instant news. Regular
social networking sites on the College premises, bullying issues updates are also posted to our website and social media pages.
linked to use of this media outside of the school day will not be
dealt with unless it is directly impacting on students’ relationships
in school.
30STAYING SAFE ONLINE Action checklist for all our
You can make a huge difference if you talk to your child about their students staying safe online
internet use; let them know you are there to guide them and to pass
on essential safety advice.
Remember, everyone you meet online is a stranger, even
For the great majority of children, their use of the internet will be
though they might seem like a friend
perfectly safe and enjoyable. But nothing in life is 100% safe, all of
the time, and the internet is no different. Just like in the real world,
Always use a nickname when you log on and never give
we need to take sensible precautions on the internet to protect our
out any personal details that would allow someone you
families from harm.
meet online to contact you. This means full name, home
or school address, telephone number, personal email or
1. Talk to your child about their internet use and take an interest. Your
mobile number
involvement is the best way of keeping them safe.
Never arrange to meet up alone with someone you make
2. Pass on the safety advice in this handbook – talk over the advice
friends with online. If you believe they are a potential friend,
given.
speak with an adult. Always take an adult you trust and
meet in a public place
3. Be positive! The internet is a fantastic resource for learning,
entertainment and communication. Just like in the real world, you
Try to have your online conversations in public; people are
need to take a few sensible precautions.
less likely to hassle you if other people can see them doing
it
4. Let your child know they can come to you if something they don’t
like happens online.
Accepting emails or opening files from people you don’t
really know can get you into trouble – they may contain
5. Try not to overreact. This could simply make your child secretive
viruses, nasty messages or annoying links you don’t want
about their internet use and close down lines of communication
to see
between you.
Talk to an adult you know well and ask for help if you are
6. Remember that all the safety advice here also applies to going
worried or upset about anything you have seen or been
online with a mobile phone.
sent online.
7. If you decide to use software to filter or monitor information from
the internet, talk this over with your child. Any ground rules you agree
will be much more effective.
31COLLEGE LIBRARY - THE IREAD CENTRE
The College’s vibrant Library, also known as the iRead Centre is
valued by the whole College, from Year 7 right through to Year 13
and is located in the heart of the College.
Key Aims and Objectives of the iRead Centre
• To develop a reading for pleasure culture within The
Ellesmere Port C of E College
• To create a stimulating and vibrant venue which acts as
the hub for reading within The Ellesmere Port C of E College
• To be inclusive and to meet the reading needs of all the
members of The Ellesmere Port C of E College community
• To support achievement and to develop student’s self
confidence in themselves as learners through improved
literacy levels
• To provide enrichment opportunities, both cultural and
spiritual, through reading for pleasure and associated
activities reading skills. If they do not pass the quiz then students discuss the
issue with the Librarian and it may result in the student borrowing
Accelerated Reading a slightly simpler book. All students carry an Accelerated Reading
All Year 7 -9 students participate in the Renaissance Accelerated library book with them at all time as part of their key equipment.
Reader programme during their timetabled Library lessons.
Accelerated reader helps to build confidence when reading which
Students take a termly reading test which gives them an accurate in turn encourages students to read more and eventually take on
reading age and are given a book level (ZPD) based on the result. more challenging books.
Students then select reading books from the Library that match
their ZPD to ensure they are finding books that they both enjoy and
can successfully read and understand. Once the students have
finished reading their book, they take a quiz to evaluate how well
they understood the story. If they pass the quiz then it is a good
indicator that they are on the way to make positive progress in their
32COLLEGE DINING HALL
The Catering Staff work very hard to maintain the quality and variety The College has banned pupils bringing fizzy drinks, high energy
of meals with every effort being made to respond to students’ drinks and high caffeine drinks onto the premises. Water is always
requests. the healthy option. Please try to give your child a healthy variety
each day and encourage them to eat fruit rather than sweets.
The Dining Hall is open for Breakfast in the mornings before the
College Day begins (7.45am) for break between 10.30am and The lunch break does not give time for your child to go home for
11:00am and for lunch between 12pm and 12:30pm. lunch and they must stay on the College site so we can supervise
them. This will ensure that they are on time for afternoon lessons.
It is open throughout the day for Sixth Formers. Please find below a
range of sample menus for various times during the day. The College Parent Pay
has been at the forefront of the ‘Healthy Schools’ agenda and has Parent Pay allows you to make payments online for items such as
been awarded ‘Healthy School’ status. dinner money, school trips and uniform. Using a secure website
called ParentPay you will be able to pay online using your credit /
Breakfast (Sample Menu) debit card or make cash payments at PayPoint stores. ParentPay
Fruit toast, toast, crumpets, bacon, sausage. will be our preferred method of making payments to school.
Breaktime (Sample Menu) • Visit www.parentpay.com
Bacon batch, cheese toasties, buttered toast, sausage, choice of • Enter your Activation username and password in the Account
healthy pizzas. Login section of the homepage (please contact the College if
you have not received your Activation username and
Lunch (Sample Menu) password).
Soup of the day, traditional roast dinner, cheese and onion quiche, • Once activation is complete you can go to straight to Items
selection of fruit and vegetables, word of choice menu including for payment, select which item(s) you want to add to
pasta, rice, noodles and a selection of toppings. your basket and proceed to complete your payment
Panini, range of baked potato with fillings, selection of freshly baked Cashless Dining Hall System
biscuits, extensive salad bar, selection of fruit and a range of freshly The Dining Hall operates a cashless system whereby meals are paid
made sandwiches/baguettes. for with credits using a biometric fingerprint system. Money can be
credited to accounts using the revaluation machines in the Dining
Packed Lunches Hall or by Parent Pay.
If you wish your child to bring a packed lunch then this should be
eaten in the Dining Hall.
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