Year 7 Handbook 2021-2022

Year 7 Parent Handbook Year 7 Parent Handbook All Hallows Catholic College Academic Year 2020—2021 Academic Year 2021—2022

Year 7 2021-22

All are welcome in this place….

All Are Welcome in This Place Congratulations to all of the students from the following schools, who have been successful in gaining places at All Hallows Catholic College for admission in September 2021 Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School St Alban's Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy St Benedict's Catholic Primary School St Gregory's Catholic Primary School St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Congleton) St Paul’s Catholic Primary School Adlington Primary School Ash Grove Academy Bollington St John’s CofE Primary School Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School Broadheath Primary School Brookside Primary school Disley Primary School Gawsworth Primary School Hollinhey Primary School Ivy Bank Primary School Marlborough Primary School Marton & District CofE Aided Primary School Mossley CofE Primary School Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy Neville Road Primary School Parkroyal Community School Pownall Hall Primary School Prestbury CofE Primary School Puss Bank School and Nursery St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Marple Bridge) St Peter’s Primary School St Simon’s Primary School St Wilfrid’s Primary school Upton Priory Primary School Wilmslow Preparatory School Wincle CofE Primary School

All Hallows is an outstanding Catholic College with a strong sense of Christian community and it successfully lives out its mission, ‘Aspire not to have more but to be more.’

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Inspection 2017

Contents 03 Welcome—Term Dates

30-31 Policies

05 College Mission Statement

32 Use of ICT

06 Education for the Whole Person

33 Safeguarding

08 Partnership Covenant

34 Governors and Trustees

09 Pastoral Care

Enclosed Sheets: Signature Page/GDPR

10-12 Getting Ready for the New Term

13-14 The Curriculum 15 Additional Needs 16 Sex and Relationship Education 17 Commonly Used Prayers 18 Attendance and Punctuality 19-21 College Uniform 22 College Café 23 Parental Gateway 24-25 Biometrics

26-28 Advice for Parents

Contact and Useful Information All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8LB Telephone: 01625 426138 General E-mail: admin@allhallows.org.uk Website: www.allhallows.org.uk Child’s Form Tutor Your child’s form tutor is your first point of contact with the College: Name: …………………………………………………………………

Email: …………………………………………………………………

Parental Gateway Login Username:…………………………..

Password:…………………………… https://portal.allhallows.org.uk

Show My Homework Username:…………………………..

Password:……………………………

Parent Pay Username:……………………………..

Password:……………………………….

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A Warm Welcome to All Hallows All are welcome in this place…

Dear Parents and Carers, On behalf of the governors, staff and students, I am delighted to welcome you and your child to our College. All Hallows has a strong reputation for quality education and academic success. Education is our main purpose and we are very proud of the high standards achieved by our young people, and the excellent progress that each one of them makes, whatever their individual abilities, aptitudes or needs. Our successes are based upon the creation of a culture which provides opportunities for our students, and which helps them feel that they ‘can do’ and that no task is beyond them. In doing so we enable our students to SHINE. We have a disciplined and well-ordered environment, which emphasises the joy and excitement of learning. Discipline is based upon the provision of stimulating lessons and activities to keep students working with interest, and we promote a climate in which it is the norm for students to be praised for behaviour and work. We seek to build a College in which mutual respect for all is lived out through everything we do.

We welcome everyone, irrespective of ability or background. Above all, as a Catholic College we aim to create a community which enables children to grow in faith, and where every child or young person is known and valued. We welcome students from the Catholic community, the wider Christian community and also other faith backgrounds or none, where families are seeking the distinctive values and ethos of our College.

Making the right choice for your child’s education is one of the most important decisions that you, as a parent or carer, will ever make and we are delighted that you have chosen All Hallows Catholic College.

Mr Tim Beesley Principal

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Term Dates Term

College Opens to Students

College Closes to Students

Michaelmas

Wed 1 September 2021 (Years 7 only)

Fri 22 October 2021

Thurs 2 September 2021 (All students in) Christmas

Tues 2 November 2021

Fri 26 November 2021

Tues 30 November 2021

Fri 17 December 2021

Epiphany

Tues 4 January 2022

Thurs 17February 2022

Easter

Mon 28 February 2022

Fri 1 April 2022

Whitsun

Tues 19 April 2022

Fri 27 May 2022

Trinity

Mon 6 June 20212

Wed 20 July 2022

Inset Days 2021/2022 Monday 1 November 2021

Friday 18 February 2022

Friday 24 June 2022

Thursday 21 July 2021

Friday 22 July 2022

Parents should check our website for other key dates throughout the year. We ask that parents do not take students out of College for holidays during term-time.

SUCH ABSENCES WILL NOT BE AUTHORISED.

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Our Mission Statement and Values

‘Aspire not to have more but to be more Saint Oscar Romero All Hallows Catholic College is committed to embracing Christian values and showing honourable purpose in daily living and learning. We are inspired by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, wanting to make learning in our community a personal encounter with God and a preparation for life in all its fullness. Our core values are:

Honourable Purpose We have faith in God and each other and act with integrity, ‘aspiring not to have more but to be more’. We show honourable purpose in all we do, taking responsibility for our actions by being reliable, honest, respectful, trustworthy and telling the truth.

‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full’—John 10:10

Respect We welcome and show respect for the dignity and diversity of every person. It is our belief that ‘Every Child and Everyone Matters’ to God because we are created in ‘His image and likeness’.

‘God created humankind in this image, in the image of God he created them.’—Genesis 1:27

Compassion We show we love God and our neighbour by ‘treating each other in the way we would like to be treated ourselves’, and paying goodness forward with acts of kindness and charity.

Compassion means we are humble and believe in being fair, showing forgiveness and allowing reconciliation.

‘Treat others as you would like people to treat you’—Luke 6:31

Co-operation We co-operate with God and each other to build community and a sense of pride in belonging within our College, our neighbourhood and in our world. We co-operate by ‘living simply, sustainably and in solidarity’ with all members of the human family and especially those who are poor.

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and love your neighbour as yourself’—Luke 10:27

Stewardship We are accountable to God and each other. We show we ‘love God and our neighbour as ourselves’ by being good stewards of our gifts, talents and resources. We believe it is our duty to support everyone to reach their full potential in sustainable communities and to protect our world for future generations.

‘Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace—Peter 4.10 06 ...Our Mission Statement and Values

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Education for the Whole Person

We provide an education for the whole person, for the formation of their human character through knowledge and skills, values and virtues to help them experience life in all its fullness.

Our Catholic ethos is based on a strong emphasis on helping students to:

‘Aspire not to have more, but to be more’.

Saint Oscar Romero

To help our children and young people become the ‘light that gives light to the world’, we expect them all to:

Speak politely Have Respect Follow Instructions Never say never Engage positively We have the fantastic job of developing our youngsters into successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. It is our job to help them shine! Together, All Hallows staff, parents, carers, governors and, most importantly, the students themselves, make this happen.

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Our Partnership Covenant We rely on the commitment and support of all parents to make this partnership work.

We often run events to support this partnership and are always open to new ideas and feedback, so please contact us whenever you feel the need to.

This is a summary of the Home-College agreement that Form Tutors, Parents and Students are asked to sign up to. We know how important it is to build partnerships with parents. This builds strength in our community and supports students in their development, spirituality and learning.

The College will try to: • • • • • • • • • • •

provide a safe and stimulating College life, based on Gospel values celebrate the achievements of students and inform parents contact parents with problems regarding attendance, punctuality, uniform, equipment and behaviour support parents in ensuring the College uniform is worn contact parents when we use our legal right to place a student in an after College detention send home two academic reviews and a written report each year in addition to a verbal subject report at Parent’s Consultation Evening let parents know of any concerns we have about their child’s work, progress or behaviour insist all students observe our Rewards & Behaviour policy meet the requirements of students with Special Needs within resources available, set and mark homework as appropriate keep parents informed about College activities through our website, letters, Friday newsletter, emails and texts

As a family we will try to: •

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be aware that All Hallows has been established by the Catholic Church, to provide students with access to the National Curriculum and access to the Catholic faith in order to develop his or her understanding and practice of the teachings of Jesus and the Church ensure our child goes to College regularly and on time ensure our child wears the full College uniform see our child is properly equipped for lessons support College policies regarding behaviour ensure homework set in College is completed take an active interest in our child’s College life attend Parent’s Consultation Evenings be involved with Parent Teacher Association events where possible communicate to the College information which may affect our child

As a student at All Hallows I will try to: •

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remember that All Hallows is a Catholic College and that I should take advantage of all the opportunities offered to develop my spiritual nature as well as my learning. I should “aspire not to have more but to be more” adhere to the College rules and behave correctly (SHINE) 08 ...Partnership Covenant

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attend College every day unless I am ill (or directed to isolate due to Covid-19) wear all the College uniform correctly and with pride make sure my books and equipment are ready in my bag each night for College the next day do my best in all my lessons and follow each teacher's requests present my work neatly, taking pride in my writing and my ideas and always try to improve on my achievements respect other students and all the people who work here complete my homework on time make sure all letters sent from my home or my College are delivered the same day behave properly on my way to and from College whether walking or on a bus uphold our 5 College values: HONOURABLE PURPOSE, RESPECT, COMPASSION, CO-OPERATION AND STEWARDSHIP

Tutor Groups and Key Pastoral Staff Your child will be placed in a Form Tutor Group. There are seven tutor groups in Year 7. Each group is named after a well-known Catholic Christian who, as a witness to the Gospel, encourages us in our faith.

Students may use a confidential email address to report worries and concerns regarding bullying to a senior teacher. The email address is bullying@allhallowslearning.co.uk.

Students are positively encouraged to talk to their Form Tutor and Year Learning Leader about bullying. The College takes a strong stand on bullying when it is reported and helps students to restore relationships.

Key Pastoral Staff SENCO Mr B Mercer b.mercer@allhallows.org.uk

Year 7 Learning Leader Mr J Mercer

Assistant Principal (Pastoral) Mr M Blades m.blades@allhallows.org.uk Assistant Principal (Inclusion) Mrs S Marshall s.marshall@allhallows.org.uk KS 3 Pastoral Support Manager Ms S Roberts s.roberts@allhallows.org.uk Associate Assistant Principal (Attendance) Mr S Lawson s.lawson@allhallows.org.uk

My Child’s Form Tutor My Child belongs to Form 7 ……………………………………

The Tutor’s name is: ……………………………………

The Tutor’s e-mail address is: ……………………………….@ allhallows.org.uk 09 ...Pastoral Care

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Pastoral Care The Principal is assisted in the planning and delivery of pastoral care at All Hallows by a team which includes the Senior Leadership Team, Year Learning Leaders, Form Tutors, Pastoral Support Managers and a Family Support Worker.

Form Tutors are the first point of contact at the College and will deal with the majority of questions or concerns that may arise. For more serious issues, the Year Learning Leader is there to support you and your child both in terms of their academic progress and for any serious pastoral issues which may develop.

Please get in touch with your child’s Form Tutor or Year Learning Leader either by phone, e-mail, letter or a note.

The pastoral staff should be kept informed about illness, absence, dental or medical appointments, or any change in home circumstances.

The College has seven form groups in Year 7, each of which has its own patron including:

St Teresa of Avila [A] St Ambrose Barlow [B] St Margaret Clitherow [C] St John Fisher [F] St Thomas More [M] St John Henry Newman [N] St Catherine of Siena [S]

PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR YEAR 7 YOUR CHILD’S FORM TUTOR YEAR LEARNING LEADER Mr J Mercer PASTORAL SUPPORT MANAGERS Mrs R Rigby (KS4) Ms S Roberts (KS3) FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Mrs C Clements ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr M Blades Contact the College as soon as possible if you have a concern. If you would like to see a member of staff please telephone or email to make an appointment, to make sure the member of staff is not teaching.

Parents and students are encouraged to follow the order of contact detailed here for any concerns or issues unless there is a serious or major concern that requires urgent assistance.

‘ The care shown to my children at All Hallows has been second to none, thank you to you all.’ Year 7 Parent

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Students Getting Ready for the New Term First Day On the first day of the Michaelmas term only Year 7 students attend College. This gives them the opportunity to settle in and navigate their way around the building.

The day is spent mainly with their Form Tutors, engaged in team building activities, receiving their timetables and getting used to College routines.

Building a Community of Learners Your child’s induction to our College community will involve several enrichment activities which we believe help all our Year 7 students settle into life at the College. Regretfully our Residential Induction programme at Liverpool Hope University had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. We will ensure that where possible and when safe to do so the Induction Programme will be delivered on our College site. In order to protect the integrity of the primary school ‘bubbles’ your child’s primary school has been advised of the individual Induction Day visits. This has also been communicated to all Year 6 parents and carers.

Timings for the College Day Students need to be on the campus by 8.45 am at the lateSt

Monday - Friday Arrival Form time/Assembly Lesson 1 Break Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lunch

Time 08:45-08:55 08:55-09:15 09:15-10:15 10:15-10:35 10:35-11:35 11:35-12:35 12:35-13:10

Duration (minutes) 10 20 60 20 60 60 35

Lesson 4

13:10-14:10

60

Lesson 5

14:10-15:10

60 staggered dismissal

Lessons are timetabled as 60 minutes.

Print-outs of timetables with subjects and rooms are issued in September. Students should keep a copy of this in their blazer top pocket and display a copy in a prominent place in their home. This is also available on Show My Homework. They will also receive a homework timetable. Homework is set through our online portal: Show My Homework.

A full choice of food and snacks are available in the Café during Lunch.

The extra-curricular clubs are advertised in our weekly Newsletter.

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Getting Ready for the College Day You can help your child get ready for the College day by: Checking ‘Parental Gateway’ and ‘Show My Homework’ daily and the College newsletter weekly.

Making sure your Parent Pay account has money on it for food and refreshments during the day. Remember the College café is cashless.

Ensuring they have a space on a shelf or desk where their exercise and text books are kept.

Making a copy of the timetable and sticking it to the wall or desk.

Helping them pack their bag properly and removing anything that is not needed for the following day.

Ensuring they pack their PE kit in a separate bag and only take it to College on days when they have PE. Having their uniform ready to avoid a rush in the morning.

Making sure they get to sleep at a reasonable time and do not play on games consoles, computers, watch TV or use their phone when they should be sleeping.

As starting secondary school is often a time when students get a mobile phone, please help your child understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe and the importance of staying safe online.

Communicating with others in an unkind way is contrary to our College values , it causes distress and is unacceptable.

Making sure they eat breakfast

‘The ethos of All Hallows is one that we share and we thoroughly endorse their values.’

Year 7 Parent ‘I was worried about coming to All Hallows, I though I might get lost!

I have made loads of new friends. I love the animals especially Primrose the goat. ’ Year 7 Student 12 ...Students : Getting Ready for the New Term

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Being Equipped for Learning

A check-list for September Tick Items Pencil case with pen (plus spare), pencil, ruler and eraser Calculator, protractor, set square and compass English dictionary Language translation dictionary (French-English / Spanish-English / German-English / Mandarin-English/English appropriate to language studied) Show my Homework Log in—issued in September Bus Pass

Students should have this basic equipment for learning—Due to Covid-19 restrictions students will not be able to share equipment.

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Understanding the Year 7 Curriculum The Curriculum: The core curriculum throughout KS3 (Years 7-9) includes the following: Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, MFL (modern foreign languages)*, Music, PE, Performing Arts, Computer Science and ADT (art, design and technology) **, Health & Relationship Education. In addition to this, there is an extensive curriculum outside of the classroom including Music, Drama, Dance, Outdoor Enterprise and Sports. *Students will study a core language in Year 7, which for the majority of students will be the language they studied in primary school. In addition to this, they will have sessions (on a rotation basis) in each of the other languages studied at All Hallows Catholic College: German, Spanish and French.

In Year 7, students who have signed up for the Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP) will study Mandarin as part of their MFL curriculum. It is expected that students joining the MEP will study this up to GCSE.

** A core programme of study in ADT will also develop students’ skills and entrepreneurship.

Students will design products and set up their own ‘mini-business’, these will reflect the current ethical issues around trade justice and profit. In addition to this, they will develop their skills in managing finances.

Assessment: Assessment takes place each term and includes end of year exams. You will receive two ‘progress reviews’ and one report per year. The reviews and report will include a progress descriptor (highlighting where your child is currently ‘at’) and an attitude to learning descriptors. The parental gateway is used to disseminate the reviews and full report.

Teaching Groups and Ability Setting: Students are placed into year and a form group will belong to a particular year half. Students in Year 7 will be taught in form groups for all subjects apart from Mathematics, ADT, MFL and PE. Spiritual Development: Religious, moral and spiritual development is nurtured across the whole curriculum, in RECC, residential retreats, away days, assemblies, form prayers, liturgies and social enterprise.

Health, Relationship and Sex Education is taught as part of the Science and RE Curriculum and through dedicated PHRSE days.

Extra-curricular Activities: All Year 7 students are encouraged to join extra-curricular activities, which are advertised in our weekly ‘SHINE’ Newsletter. This is emailed to parents and carers each Friday and is also published on our College website.

Rural Enterprise: All students experience learning outside the classroom on the College farm. There are also many clubs and volunteering opportunities for students to get involved in.

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TEEP Learning Model Teachers are reflective and eager to share their professional practice, they work hard to make lessons inspirational and relevant to students’ interests and experiences.

Our unique model for teaching and learning expresses our values and ensures effective teaching, which fully engages learners.

The Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme (TEEP) model draws on significant educational research that has identified what is required of teachers and of learners in order for them to gain the best learning outcomes possible.

The model, represented in the graphic is made up of three significant components each with important elements that are connected but need to be recognised individually for their contribution to the teaching and learning process.

The model includes a six-phase learning cycle (in the centre), which is built on what we know about effective learning. The stages of learning are shared with students so they can reflect on how to improve their own learning.

All Hallows Catholic College is the only TEEP Champion School (SSAT) in the country and staff from here regularly deliver training in other schools nation wide. In addition Head Teachers and other staff visit us to see our excellent practice in action.

All Hallows is designated as a National Teaching School to share our skills and knowledge with other schools.

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Additional Needs Additional Needs Students Inclusion is central to the Christian ethos and we firmly believe in the promotion of an inclusive environment that allows all of our students a chance to succeed.

The College follows the current Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2015) by the DfE, and uses the same definition of special educational needs i.e. Students have special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty that calls for special educational provision to be made for them. The College recognises that provision for students with special educational needs is the responsibility of the whole College and that all teachers are teachers of students with special educational needs.

The aims of the special educational needs policy are: • To enable students with special educational needs to have their needs met.

• To take into account the views of the students with special educational needs.

• To encourage good communication with parents of children with special educational needs.

• To facilitate full access to a broad, balanced and relevant education, including the National Curriculum, for students with special educational needs. Some students receive additional support from a Teaching Assistant in the classroom. Some students may have a modified curriculum. Departments ensure classroom organisation, teaching materials, teaching style and differentiation are such that all students, including those with special educational needs, can l l earn effectively.

All staff are regularly trained in SEND matters and there is a regular communication of student needs amongst key College personnel.

We have a key worker programme for students identified with additional needs. This is an identified member of support staff who acts as an 'advocate or expert' for the identified child. It has an impact on many levels but is very helpful in allowing students to identify a particular person with whom they can communicate their worries, issues, but also successes and achievements. The key worker role promotes sound communication as part of a good and very real partnership between home and College. It allows for immediate access to key staff, and the implementation of strategies that allow for the sound education of your child. It also helps facilitate sound transition across the key stages, and the transfer into secondary education that can be worrying for SEND students and their parents. We very much welcome contact with parents and see it as the best way to help our students achieve their best, whilst they are with us.

We are accredited with the Inclusion Quality Mark and Dyslexia Quality Mark.

Whilst we are recognised by a national programmes for Higher Achieving students, we believe all our students to be gifted and talented in many different ways. We ensure that everybody has access to excellence and that whilst there are many students who are identified as Higher Achieving, the learning of all students is given equal priority. As with all students, stretching and challenging tasks are provided for Higher Achieving students in their subjects, as well as extra-curricular classes and workshops. ...Additional Needs

‘All Hallows has a positive attitude towards all students, not just the high achievers and encourages students to try their best’ Year 7 Parent 16

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Relationship & Sex Education Aims To enable all students to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to their own and others’ sexuality.

Give opportunities for all students to consider their own knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in the light of Gospel values so that they can make positive and informed choices.

Develop awareness of the sanctity of their human bodies as a unique creation in God’s image.

Enable the students to enjoy relationships based on mutual respect, dignity and responsibility free from any abuse.

Ensure that All Hallows Catholic College meets all statutory requirements.

Help and support our students through their physical, emotional and moral development.

Show how human relationship education is taught through dedicated PHRSE days, Religious Education, ICT and Science and all aspects of the curriculum as part of moral education.

Emphasise the importance of working in partnership with the Church, Governors, parents and the wider community.

Address all sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.

Parental Partnership The sex education policy is available on our website. Although a parent has the right to withdraw their child from the Sex Education (apart from those aspects taught within Science as part of the National Curriculum) they cannot withdraw them from the Relationship aspects of Education. Parents wishing to exercise the right to withdraw their child from Sex education are asked to make an appointment with the Deputy Principal to discuss the issues but are under no obligation to do so.

Once a student has been withdrawn from this aspect of the programme, they may not take part in any further sessions without written parental approval. From the age of 15, specifically 3 Terms prior to their 16th birthday, students may exercise their right to opt back into if their parents had made an earlier decision to withdraw them from SE. There will be an awareness raising event for parents regarding Relationships and Sex Education evening in the Autumn term, in the College Hall, presented by members of the RECC and Science faculties.

I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.

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Commonly Used Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women, And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now And at the hour of our death.

Amen.

College Morning Prayer O God, Our Father, Whose love has made us all one family in Christ, Into Your hands with Him, We commend our lives.

May He live in us and work through us In all we do today through the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in our lives.

Amen.

End of The Day Prayer Loving God, I thank you for having given me life, and for having made me to know, love, and serve you all the days of my life and for eternity.

I thank you for my faith and for the day that I am completing.

I ask your pardon for any hurt I may have caused, or anything I have left undone that I should have done.

I resolve to make tomorrow a better day.

Be with me as I live out the rest of today and return to my home and family.

Amen.

Students and staff are also encouraged to reflect on a spiritual theme everyday.

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Attendance and Punctuality All Hallows Catholic College is committed to encouraging all students to have excellent attendance and punctuality. We recognise that any absence from school is detrimental. It is the legal responsibility of parents and carers to ensure good attendance and punctuality and to inform the College of any reasons for any absences. We understand that there are genuine reasons for absence, but as a College, we have a duty to monitor attendance and work with families to achieve the best possible attendance for each child and young person.

All Hallows Catholic College will: Investigate all unexplained absence.

Contact parents on the first day of absence (if parents/carers have not contacted College first). This will usually be done via a text message. Such contact will be logged for future reference.

Work closely with parents/carers (and external agencies if needed) should attendance or punctuality give cause for concern.

Recognise and reward high attendance (and significant improvement over time).

Inform the Local Authority of any students failing to attend regularly (students who have patterns of unauthorised absence without amassing 10 days of continuous absence).

Inform the Local Authority of any student who has a continuous period of 10 or more days unauthorised absence.

Not authorise holidays in term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Parents/carers need to be aware that applications for ‘exceptional circumstance leave of absence’ that are declined may result in a Penalty Notice being issued for 5 or more days of absence. Applications must be made in writing well in advance of the absence.

Students will: Ensure that they attend College regularly and on time.

Not leave College without permission.

Parents/carers will: Be encouraged to contact College if they have any concerns about their child’s attendance and punctuality.

Provide an explanation if a student is absent on the first day the absence occurs and each subsequent day. This may be by letter, telephone, email, text, personally at the College office or by appointment.

Provide medical evidence to support absence if requested.

Lateness Morning registration is at 8.55am but students are required to be in College for 8.45am. Students are expected to be in registration or at assembly on time, otherwise they will gain a L code.

Morning registration finishes at 9.15am and students arriving late after this time must sign in at the Student Office.

The register closes at 9.20am each day. Lateness after 9.20am is unauthorised and coded as a ‘U’ which counts as absence for half day.

Please refer to our Rewards and Behaviour Policy for sanctions relating to poor punctuality.

Appointments If a student has a medical/dental appointment during the College day, they should have an appointment card/ written note from their parent/carer. Students must sign out at the Student Office (found on the RE corridor) and sign back in on their return. If the student has an early appointment, or if they are not returning to College because it is too late in the day, the parent/carer must inform the College via telephone.

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College Uniform

Parents, teachers and students work together to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained in all areas of College life at All Hallows. A student’s willingness to wear the correct uniform accompanies an attitude to College, which usually maximises success in learning and personal development. It also indicates a family’s commitment to the values and ethos of the College, which is crucial to the growth and development of our young people.

There are a number of good reasons for having a College uniform: It is a sign of commitment, pride and a badge of belonging to our College.

It is a way of avoiding an expensive ‘fashion contest’ in College.

It keeps young people focused on their studies.

It stops differences emerging between ‘those who have and those who have not’.

All items of uniform are available from: Classworx, King Edward Rd, Macclesfield 01625 500552 www.classworx.co.uk Finesse, Mill Street, Macclesfield

The uniform, which is clearly described in the policy, is compulsory for 01625 616986 all students. The Principal and his staff reserve the right to determine acceptable standards of dress and appearance with reference to this www.mpaschoolwear.co.uk uniform policy. The aim is to help students learn that dress codes are a fact of life, and that ‘dressing for success’ is a good preparation for adult and working life.

All Hallows uniform is strictly enforced with rewards for students who ‘wear the correct uniform in the correct way’ and sanctions for those who refuse to conform. [See the Discipline for Learning Policy]. In rare cases where students arrive in College incorrectly dressed, parents will be contacted with a request to bring the correct items to College or there will be an expectation that loan items will be worn if available. Parents should provide their child with a written note if there is a good reason why (s)he is temporarily not wearing the full College uniform. In cases of hardship, parents or carers should contact their child’s Year Learning Leader for confidential advice.

It is expected that full College uniform is worn correctly during the College day and on journeys to and from College.

We are confident that our parents will always understand the need to support the College to make sure that our high standards of uniform are maintained. Please do not allow your child to persuade you to buy non-uniform items, as this will cause unnecessary expense and heartache. It is vital that we as adults, College and parents working in partnership, help our children to grow and mature by setting clear boundaries of behaviour.

FEMALE Blazer - Black with pre-embroidered College badge. Worn at all times in, around and to and from College.

Blouse - White College blouse with revere collar and embroidered logo on the collar. No tie is required.

Or Shirt and Tie - Plain white shirt (long or short sleeve shirt may be worn). Must have a collar and top button suitable for wearing a tie. A plain white tee shirt may be worn under the shirt. Plain red clip on tie with College badge (Y7-11).

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kilt. All skirts should be purchased below the knee to allow for growth.

OR Trousers - Black. Plain and tailored with a waist band.

Shoes - Black, sturdy and low heeled. Please note that fabric shoes, trainers or boots are not acceptable.

Socks / Tights - Black knee length socks or plain black opaque tights. No other colours or no patterned tights permitted.

Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y7&8). Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with

College badge (Y9-11). The jumper is compulsory for all year groups.

Outdoor Coat – Plain, dark coat to be worn when necessary in cold weather over College blazer. This garment should be regarded as the overcoat. Coats should be removed on entry to the building.

College Bag - Bag bearing the College badge.

Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion scarves. No football scarves, any caps or other headgear.

PE UNIFORM PE Shorts - Choice of black shorts with embroidered College badge—not cycling shorts.

Polo Shirt - Red with collar and embroidered College badge.

Fleece Top - Black fleece with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather.

Or New Tracksuit top – Black full zip tracksuit top with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather.

Sports leggings - Black with College lettering. To be worn in cold weather.

PE Kit Bag – Black with College logo.

Socks - Compulsory: white ankle socks optional: black/red socks for football and hockey only.

Trainers - Must be sports trainers – running shoes or Astroturf trainers. No canvas/fashion/’high-top’ shoes to be worn.

Astroturf Trainers/Football Boots – For use on 3G Astroturf pitch.

OPTIONAL Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey, Rugby, Football are strongly advised for safety.

Rain Jacket – Black waterproof jacket with embroidered College badge.

Undergarments or “skins” - if worn must be plain red, black or white. In extreme weather conditions plain black hats and gloves may be worn with the permission of the teacher.

Additional Notes for Girls and Boys

Make-up, including fake tans, false nails, and nail varnish must not be worn: The College reserves the right to request removal.

No jewellery allowed (wrist watch permissible but not in PE): The College reserves the right to request removal and to confiscate if necessary. No responsibility is accepted for the loss of any confiscated items.

No trainers to be worn in, around or to/from College: They are not acceptable for College wear and must not be worn, except in PE. Hairstyles: Extremes of hair style and hair colouring are not acceptable. Hair fashion accessories are not to be worn. When hair bands are worn, they should be dark & plain. Long hair must be tied up for practical lessons.

Body Piercing: Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not acceptable.

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MALE Blazer - Black with pre-embroidered College badge. Worn at all times in, around and to and from College.

Shirt - Plain white shirt (long or short sleeve may be worn). Must have a collar and top button suitable for wearing a tie . A plain white tee shirt may be worn under the shirt.

Tie - Plain red clip on tie with College badge (Y7&8). Striped College tie (Y9-11).

Trousers - Black, plain and tailored with a waist band. Black belt if required.

Shoes – Black and sturdy. Please note that fabric shoes, trainers or boots are not acceptable.

Socks – Plain black socks. No other colours or not patterns permitted.

Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y7&8). Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y9-11). The jumper is compulsory for all year groups.

Outdoor Coat – Plain, dark coat to be worn when necessary in cold weather over College blazer. This garment should be regarded as the overcoat. Coats should be removed on entry to the building.

College Bag - Bag bearing the College badge.

Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion scarves. No football scarves, any caps or other

headgear.

PE UNIFORM Rugby Shirt - Red, embroidered with College badge.

Football Shorts - Black with embroidered College badge.

Polo Shirt - Red with embroidered College badge.

Tracksuit Bottoms - Black fitted tracksuit bottoms with College badge. Worn in cold weather.

New Tracksuit top – Black full zip tracksuit top with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather.

PE Kit Bag – Black with College logo.

Football Socks – Black, with red trim and College initials.

Trainers - Must be sports trainers – running shoes or Astroturf trainers. No canvas/ fashion/’high-top’ shoes to be worn.

Football Boots – for use on the grass football pitches (usually rugby). Can also be used on the 3G Astroturf pitch.

OPTIONAL Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey, Rugby, Football, strongly advised for safety.

Rain Jacket – Black waterproof Jacket with embroidered College badge.

Undergarments - or “skins” if worn must be plain red, black or white. In extreme weather conditions plain black hats and gloves may be worn with the permission of the teacher.

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College Restaurant and Café

Sample Weekly Menu Breakfast Full English Breakfast or cereals

Meal Deal - £2.35 Hot meal, dessert and water or sandwich, cookie and water Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Meal of the day/Vegetarian option Meal of the day/Vegetarian option Curry day

Thursday Friday

Roast day Fish and Chips day

A range of vegetarian options are available every day.

There is live cooking straight from the Tappan grill every day: you will see noodle and rice dishes along with freshly made wraps served daily. In addition, hot and cold ‘grab and go’ food is available in the ‘Grab and Go’ section.

If any student has any specific dietary requirements, please speak to the Chef Manager who will be happy to accommodate.

Further information about the Innovate offer can be found at www.innovatefood.co.uk

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The Parental Gateway

All Hallows Catholic College is committed to keeping parents and carers informed about their child’s progress. One key tool is our Parental Gateway.

The Parental Gateway offers access to online reports, in depth information on your child's attendance, performance in College, their timetable and any exam information available. Parents are also able to book appointments with their child’s teachers on Parental Consultation evenings.

We now publish all reports online and printed copies will only be produced for those parents and carers who will have opted into the service. There will be details on this closer to the time.

Parents and Carers are supplied with a user name and password at the beginning of September.

To access the gateway, simply go to the All Hallows website: www.allhallows.org.uk, click For parents and choose Parental Gateway.

You will then be asked to log in with your username and password supplied in the letter sent home.

If you require any support while using the Parental Gateway, you can contact us by sending a e-mail to parental.gateway@allhallows.org.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help. You may also phone the College who will direct your enquiry to the relevant person.

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Biometrics Across the College Lunch Arrangements We are proud to say that All Hallows Catholic College is cashless!

We have teamed up with Innovate, our catering partners and ParentPay, to create a cashless restaurant.

Students and staff use either their biometric print or a 6-digit PIN number to purchase meals in the restaurant. This is convenient, safe and fast, helping us to make sure that all students can make the most of their breaks, instead of spending time queuing.

Parents/Carers will top up their child’s ParentPay account through the ParentPay website. The system is very user friendly and payments sent online are received in College instantly. We also use the ParentPay website for trip payments.

Students can purchase a meal which suits their individual requirements. Portions are individually priced and a meal deal may be purchased for £2.35.

Students may bring a packed lunch and dining facilities are made available for them.

All Year 7 to 11 students stay on the College site, without exception, at lunchtimes.

Biometrics — Printing & Cashless Payments The College uses biometrics for its ‘Follow Me Printing’ system and for cashless payments in the Café.

Each child will be registered with your consent. If you do not consent to your child’s biometric data being taken, they will be issued with a PIN which they can use to pay.

The system uses an image of the fingerprint to create a mathematical algorithm and then discards the fingerprint. Only the numbers remain and these cannot be reinterpreted back into the fingerprint.

Follow Me Printing Students and staff use their biometric print or PIN number to collect their printing from any of the printers located around the College. It is linked to their computer account and allows them to print anywhere and at any time in the College. We use this system to help monitor and reduce waste printing in the College.

Free College Meals If your child is entitled to a free meal, their entitlement will automatically transfer to this College.

Their ParentPay account will be topped up automatically each day with the FSM entitlement £2.35 at present.

Using biometrics and PINs means that there is greater anonymity for free school meal students as they ‘pay’ for their meals in exactly the same way as everybody else.

There is a direct link to apply for free meals on the College website. Go to: Parent Information > College Meals > Free School Meals.

How do I get set up for payment?

All Year 7 parents will have received a letter in the post with their login details, to enable them to make payments. We advise that you log on and activate your account, so you are comfortable with the system before your child starts College.

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Once logged on, you will see a FAQ sheet. If you have any further queries, please call us at any time as Finance staff will be in College over the holidays.

Please note that your child’s account will need to be topped up before they can spend money in the College Café.

Trips We also use ParentPay for trip payments. We ask all parents to log on to their ParentPay account, where they can select the trip they want and pay with credit or debit card. The facility is very similar to online shopping – you add the trip to your basket and simply checkout. ParentPay does not hold any bank details.

Online payments are much more convenient and can be done 24/7.

PayPoint If you are unable to pay online, we can offer a PayPoint facility, where the Finance team can print off a trip letter including a barcode to be taken to your local PayPoint shop. Please bear in mind that PayPoint transactions can take up to 48 hours to show on our system.

A PayPoint card can also be provided for meals as a more permanent measure. Your first PayPoint card is free, but any replacements will come at a charge of £3.00. By logging onto your ParentPay account, you will be able to see a history of all payments, including any made using the PayPoint facility.

I already have a ParentPay account If you already have a ParentPay account, you don’t need to set up a new one. If you login to your existing account, you will see a tab towards the top right of the screen called ‘Add a Child’. If you click on this and then enter the additional login details you have, all your children will be on the same account.

This applies if all of your children attend All Hallows Catholic College or if they are at other local schools (primary and secondary) that also use ParentPay. Further information can be found on the College website, or by contacting the College Finance Office.

Privacy Notice

Our Privacy Notice can be viewed on our website www.allhallows.org.uk

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Advice to Parents as Partners The following are some tips and ideas for how parents/carers can support their children in their learning at secondary school. This is not intended to be a complete list and should you have any further suggestions we would love to hear from you.

As a parent or carer, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. When you speak you are a language teacher. When you helped your child recognise colour and shapes you were teaching reading skills. Before your child started school you probably also taught Maths, Science, Human Studies, Art and Physical Education.

Even after your child enters All Hallows you continue to be the most important influence on their life. Remember, most teachers see children only a few hours a day. Parents are constantly teaching their children. The College will teach children a lot of important knowledge, but parents play a critical teaching role. We know that children can learn even more when the College and parents work together as a team.

This section of the handbook suggests ways you can help us to support your child’s learning.

You may already be following many of these suggestions. Some may not be appropriate for your child. They are intended to get you started on home learning activities.

Stay Interested – We want you to feel as close to All Hallows as you hopefully felt to your child’s primary school.

Be visible - Attend the Parents’ Consultation Evenings so that you can get to know the teachers and your child feels supported. Our records of attendance at parents’ consultation days show a clear link between parents' support and young peoples' success.

Consider being a volunteer - Parent volunteers enable the College to grow as a community provide many extras for our young people. There are many ways to do this: You could consider joining the Parents Association, helping with the College Farm, supporting reading, speaking to students about your work, supporting fund raising events, to name only a few ideas.

Be an engaged parent - The College offers many opportunities throughout the year for parents to learn about various educational issues such as RSE and E-safety. These events are advertised on the College website.

Support the College Both parents and teachers want the same thing for children - the best possible education.

When we all work together we make a strong team. Here are some ideas for helping the College do a better job: • See that your child attends College regularly.

• Monitor your child’s subject books and ‘Show My Homework’ account.

• Support the College in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.

• Be aware of what your child is learning in College.

• Let the Form Tutor know if your child has any problems outside College that might affect his or her College work.

• If you have any concerns or questions do share them with us.

• If you have any suggestions or ideas do let us know.

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SELF-CONFIDENCE Let your child know that you have confidence in them, so they believe in their own worth and are more able to face the challenges of College life.

GOOD DISCIPLINE Try to establish clear, consistent rules for behaviour at home. This helps students adjust to specific rules for the classroom or College.

GOOD DIET One important way to help your child in College is to make sure they eat well. Children need food energy to perform well. Try to provide a healthy diet that includes lots of vegetables, fruit, cereals, milk products, meat, poultry and fish. Ensure they drink lots of water and avoid fizzy drinks. As part of our curriculum throughout all years, we examine some of the issues around healthy lifestyles. We believe that good health is vitally important and depends not just on a good diet but also on exercise during the day. Encourage your child to play sport, ride a bike, skip or any other physical activity.

GOOD SLEEP HABITS Sleep is vital to the health, well-being and educational success of children. The evidence shows that the successful students have parents who set good bedtime routines and ensure their children get enough sleep.

7-12 Years: 10 - 11 hours per day. Most 12 year olds go to bed between 8pm to 9pm.

12-18 Years: 8 - 9 hours per day. Teenagers needs vary and they may actually need more than previous years. Parents should help to limit the social pressures which conspire to prevent their teenagers getting the proper amount of sleep.

GOOD READING Help your child become a good reader. Whether your child reads fluently depends partly on you. If a family encourages and enjoys reading children are more likely to read well and often.

Certain things influence children’s success and interest in reading, such as wide knowledge and thoughtful talking. Thought-provoking questions stimulate curiosity.

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Encourage your child to think about past and future events. Help your child hold lengthy conversations to reflect on their experiences

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Television, in moderation, could inspire children to read the book about the dramatisations they watch

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Try to give a feeling of “can do” confidence. Children who are good readers can make very significant progress in all subjects. As a parent you can encourage your son or daughter by reading to your child (if appropriate) or encouraging them to read to you

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Let your child see you reading. Let them know how important it is for the future. You could also make regular visits to the local library

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WRITING • Help your child become a better writer. Clearly, writing is something we all do. It stimulates thought, enables us to communicate with friends and helps us express our feelings. To write well we must: • think clearly • have sufficient time • read to become a better writer • have an interest that we can write about To help your child to write well and enable them to find it easier or more enjoyable, provide a place to write. Have paper, pencils and other stationery available. Respond to your child’s ideas but don’t write for them.

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Do say something good about their work such as, “it is interesting, thoughtful or accurate”

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You could write together, for example a business letter or an order. This would show the value of writing in the adult world

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Encouraging them to make lists will help your child to become organised

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The ability to express thoughts clearly in writing is an essential skill. As writing is based on spoken language, you could talk with and listen to your child at home. As you share experiences and talk about them you might help your child develop a love of words

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Let your child see you writing. As they see you correct or adapt your work your child will learn the importance of drafting and revision to ensure good writing

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Encourage your child to write. Perhaps it could be illustrated, so that the writing becomes a treasured gift for relatives or friends

HELP YOUR CHILD DO BETTER IN COLLEGE Research has clearly shown that behaviour and attitude affect success in the classroom. As parents, you can help to teach your child how to: • • • •

pay attention be interested in their work learn and remember study and know how to get help when necessary

PAYING ATTENTION Children can learn the knack of paying attention. Help them think positively so that they don’t say, “It’s hopeless”. Encourage them to think they “can do it”. Don’t let them give up. A useful saying might be, “Quitters don’t win and winners don’t quit”. Encourage them to answer and ask questions. This helps to focus attention.

TAKING AN INTEREST Learning is a joint effort - teachers, parents and students working together. Children must believe that the hours they spend studying, and the effort they put in, make the difference between success and failure. Do take an interest in your child’s work and results. Discuss them with your child. Reward your child for improvement. Stress the benefits of doing well in College.

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REMEMBERING Research has shown that success in College is determined not just by intelligence but by the strategies children use to master facts and ideas. Understanding a subject doesn’t just happen. Children need to be interested. Encourage your child to find an answer to a problem or to draw conclusions. Help your child to discover the main idea or most important point in the material they are studying. Help your child make up a mnemonic (a memory aid) to remember lists or facts e.g. “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain” – ROYGBIV – for the colours of the rainbow.

YOU CAN HELP BY...

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Providing a quiet, well lit place for work. A desk is ideal but a corner on the kitchen table will do.

Avoid distractions e.g. encourage your child to switch off their phone.

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Help your child to create a schedule that is flexible but allows study on a weekly basis.

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Make sure your child has stationery and a dictionary.

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Provide encouragement and support but most of all, be available.

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There is a time when television can help but do ensure that your child actively watches programmes and does not just sit in front of the television.

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Talk about the programme when it has finished. Have plenty of books around.

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Encourage them to study by reading a little yourself first so that you can help and take an interest.

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Your child cannot remember everything, so help them write notes as a summary of the important points. This helps memory and categorising.

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Encourage your child to prepare for tests by spacing study over several days.

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Help your child look forward to College as a happy place. Always talk about College in a positive way.

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Most of all - talk to your child.

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Policies The following policies are available on the College website www.allhallows.org.uk and are recommended reading: Attendance, Behaviour, Homework, Uniform, Charging and Remissions, Special Needs, Medicine Advice and Complaints.

In the Event of Emergency Closure EXTREME WEATHER (Snow or Ice) These are the procedures we have in place for extreme weather conditions. The Principal takes advice from the Facilities Manager following a a risk assessment of the site and then makes the decision as to whether or not a closure is necessary. Every effort will be made to make a decision as early as possible.

A decision to CLOSE will be announced on: All Hallows Website And as soon as it is practical by: Text message Twitter If no announcement is made, then the College is OPEN. Please do not attempt to telephone the College as this will block the telephone lines which will be used for emergencies.

If the College remains open your child will need to make every attempt to get to their usual bus stop on time. If the bus fails to turn up, your child should return home after 30 minutes waiting time.

In the event of heavy snowfall during the College day any decision to close early will be announced using the means above. Students are not allowed to use mobile ‘phones whilst in College, and we request that you do not rely on individual messages that come to you from any source other than the official announcements. If the College closes during the normal College day, parents will also be informed by text-message.

If it is necessary to close the College for more than one day parents will be informed, again, through the College website, text message and our Twitter feed.

The College will remain open unless the weather conditions present an obvious danger to safety.

In periods of adverse weather we ask parents to use their judgement as to the weather conditions where you live and, the distance of travel when deciding if your child attends College each day. If you make the decision to not send your child to College when we are open and buses/cars are still running from your area, the absence may be unauthorised.

Please call College to explain your circumstances if you will be keeping your child at home to assist us in ensuring registers are coded correctly.

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Anti Bullying /Mobile Phones/Transport

All Hallows has a zero tolerance of bullying/peer on peer abuse. If your son/daughter ever feels bullied they must speak to their Form Tutor, Year Learning Leader or other member of staff.

The 2 Pastoral offices are staffed throughout the day. All information will be dealt with sensitively. The College also has a confidential bully report email address, if a student finds it difficult to speak out or if a friend wants to report something: bullying@allhallowslearning.org.uk.

Year Learning Leaders and Pastoral Support Managers also run daily ‘Drop In’ sessions in their offices at break times for a student to talk about any issue. IN ORDER TO REDUCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CYBER BULLYING OUTSIDE COLLEGE PARENTS SHOULD ENSURE THAT ACCESS TO SOCIAL NETWORK SITES IS STRICTLY MONITORED AND THAT CHILDREN RESTRICT THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER TO PROVEN AND TRUSTED FRIENDS. For further details see policy on website.

Mobile Phones Students are allowed to carry mobile phones to and from College, but they should be switched off and out of sight (in their inside pocket) from 8:50am to 3:15pm. Mobile phones, if seen or used, will be confiscated and kept in the College safe until a parent/carer collects them. There are NO exemptions to this rule. Mobile phones must always be handed over on request and the College reserves the right to ban a student from bringing the item to College, if (s)he fails to comply with the rule. Parents who wish to get urgent messages to their children during the College day should telephone the College reception.

Transport The College will continue to ensure that there is an efficient transport system to All Hallows through its special partnership with Bostocks coaches. All students, who travel on Bostock’s buses are subsidised. The Local Authority will continue to subsidise transport for students in receipt of free school meals and parents should apply directly to the Local Authority. The College can assist in arranging staged payments with Bostocks and can also offer grants to some families in receipt of tax credits. Contact All Hallows Finance Office for the "Special Circumstances Transport Assistance Form".

Information on the bus routes can be downloaded from our website. Enquiries regarding transport provision should be directed to the Finance Office: finance@allhallows.org.uk.

Tickets can be purchased from Bostock’s Coaches direct.

Behaviour on the buses is the responsibility of parents but the College does all it can, by way of investigation and sanctions to assist the process of maintaining good order. Sanctions imposed can include withdrawing the right to travel on College transport, meaning the student has to make their own way to College using public transport. Sixth form students act as bus monitors, and are asked to report any incidents of poor/unsafe behaviour.

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Acceptable Usage Policy Before being issued with a user name and password, all of our students are required to read and sign the College 'Acceptable Usage Policy' this is available on our College website

Academy Policy Digital technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people, both within schools and outside school. These technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and stimulate awareness of context to promote effective learning. Young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.

This Acceptable Use Agreement is intended to ensure: That young people will be responsible users and stay safe while using the internet and other digital technologies for educational, personal and recreational use.

That school systems and users are protected from accidental or deliberate misuse that could put the security of the systems and will have good access to digital technologies to enhance their learning and will, in return, expect the students to agree to be responsible users.

All network activity is monitored and logged.

All Internet traffic is monitored and logged.

E-Safety protection software exists on a number of levels to prevent access to inappropriate material.

When the student signs the agreement they are saying that: they understand that they are responsible for their actions, both in and out of school.

As a parent or carer please take the time to read through this with your child.

By completing the Jot Form students are confirming that they have read, and will abide by this Acceptable Usage Policy.

Specific Unauthorised Activities • You must not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data.

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You must not use any facility to participate in any form of cyber-bullying. You must not engage in personal, prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. You should respect the privacy of any message sent to you and not re-send it to others without permission.

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Safeguarding Statement

All Hallows Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as “Designated Safeguarding Leads” in College. All posts are offered subject to agreeing to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment and satisfactory DBS checks.

Cause for Concern All staff are asked to report any causes for concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead using CPOMS. Any concerns will be shared with parents/carers as early as possible, as more often than not there are extremely reasonable explanations for the concern. Concerns may range from children being visibly upset to persistent lateness to children “disclosing” concerns.

The Safeguarding Lead is: Assistant Principal—Mr M Blades (SLT Lead) Family Support Worker—Mrs C Clements (Co-Lead) With deputy safeguarding leads as follows: Deputy Principal Mrs M Garvey Assistant Principal Mrs S Marshall Year Learning Leaders The Safeguarding Governor is: Dr D Roberts Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the College website.

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Governors and Trustees

Chair of Governors Mrs C Watson Vice-Chair of Governors Mrs A Caine Foundation Governors Mrs A Caine Mr J Knight Dr A Davison Miss L Alberti Mrs C Watson Mrs J Feeley

Staff Governors Dr G Keogh Mr T Beesley Parent Governors Mrs H Rawlinson Principal and Governor Mr T Beesley Clerk to the Governors Mr D Pearce

Community Governors Dr D Roberts Foundation Governors are nominated by Diocese of Shrewsbury Colleges Commission. Parent Governors are elected by ballot and should a vacancy occur parents will be informed.

Trustees: Rt Rev. Mark Davies Bishop of Shrewsbury Diocese of Shrewsbury Colleges Commission Curial Offices, 2 Park Road South, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 4UX

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We look forward to welcoming you into our College Community in September

All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8LB www.allhallows.org.uk

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