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2 | Cheadle Hulme School Prospectus In Loco Parentis Welcome To CHS 04 An Education for a Lifetime 06 Pre-School 16 Infant & Junior School 18 Senior School 26 Sixth Form 34 Beyond CHS 44 Come and Say Hello 46 Welcome
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At Cheadle Hulme School, we are proud to emphasise the strong values, traditions and ethos of its founders and history, whilst ensuring that we deliver an education which maintains a keen sense of the skills, knowledge and personal characteristics required for young people to flourish in the world. As well as its strong tradition of co-education, the Waconian values of Integrity, Endeavour, Resilience, Compassion and Contribution therefore underpins not only what the school does, but also how we do it.
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There are many features which make CHS such an impressive school, but chief amongst them is the genuinely holistic nature of the education which it provides. The dynamism, challenge and breadth of the School’s academic life enables an enduring sense of enquiry and essential analytical and problem-solving skills. In addition, the outstanding pastoral care creates an environment in which the pupils feel safe, supported and are able to thrive, whilst developing a strong awareness of their place in the local community and wider world.
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By providing extensive opportunities for our young people to engage in school life beyond the classroom, we seek to emphasise the importance of living an active life, and one where they are encouraged to experience new adventures, whether it be in sport, music, debating or in one of the many other cocurricular opportunities available at CHS.
The very best education enables young people to develop a life-long love of learning, and equips them to cope with a world which is diverse, complex and ever-changing.
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The very best education enables young people to develop a life-long love of learning, and equips them to cope with a world which is diverse, complex and ever-changing. A CHS education provides the challenge, support and opportunity necessary to enable pupils to fulfil their potential and succeed in their lives beyond school. I hope that you are as impressed by Cheadle Hulme School as I am proud to lead it.
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Whether joining CHS in our nurturing Pre-School or Reception class, entering the Senior School aged 11 or joining us for the decisive Sixth Form years, our focus remains on each individual pupil. Each learner has their own strengths, skills and talents, as well as those areas they feel less confident in or find more demanding. We are proud to offer a relevant, stimulating and dynamic education, enabling every child to develop as a well-qualified, socially confident, independent young adult. The educational journey embraces more than the classroom environment; it is equally about the co-curricular opportunities through which your child can grow and flourish.
“Our family of three children have passed through this school and we have been so pleased with every aspect of the experience. The education, pastoral care and help whilst growing up and becoming fully rounded responsible members of society is second to none” Rachael, Mum to Georgina, Ben and Old Waconian, Charlotte
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When the School was established in 1855, co-education was at the heart of its vision and to this day, boys and girls continue to learn, work and develop together, benefitting from each other’s insights and interpretations. Growing up and learning through co-education makes sense to us and best prepares young people for adulthood. In a co-educational world, real learning takes place when pupils understand that we decipher the world around us differently based upon our background, values and gender. Learning how to listen to, challenge and accept diversity is an important lesson from the earliest age.
A pupil of Cheadle Hulme School.
The term derives from the School’s original name, The Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks’ Orphan Schools.
Celebrating 150 Years of the School’s Main Building at its site in Cheadle Hulme, the School’s founding principles stand as strong today.
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From Pre-School to Sixth Form, pupils learn together and independently, and their broad timetables encompass all aspects of the wider CHS experience.
Through an ACTIVE, ACADEMIC AND ALTRUISTIC curriculum, each learner is provided with opportunities to help them make the very best of their journey. Our aim is to encourage and challenge pupils academically, whilst providing opportunities for personal and social growth, leadership, and commitment to social responsibility. This is implemented through a diverse CURRICULUM that combines traditional study with an understanding of the importance of well-being. A varied CO-CURRICULAR programme and numerous outreach opportunities allow pupils to step away from their studies to explore and pursue their wider interests and develop their passions.
At the heart of the CHS experience lies a set of core values instilled in all WaconiansINTEGRITY, ENDEAVOUR, RESILIENCE, COMPASSION AND CONTRIBUTION. Our pupils learn about these vital qualities as part of their pastoral and well-being lessons and are encouraged to consider their contribution to life at the School and within the wider world.
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As the future is impossible to predict, pupils leave CHS ready to tackle all that lies ahead, whichever path they choose to explore or wherever their lives may take them. This ethos chimes with that of the original founders of the School in 1855. Keeping values at its heart, the academic experience, pastoral care system, and co-curricular programme, all work together, maximising every pupil’s potential.
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Our iconic Grade II listed Main Building stands proudly, at the heart of an idyllic green-field site that provides pupils with a spacious environment in which to grow and Stunningthrive.modern sports facilities include a 3G pitch and sports Pavilion with a large multi-sports area, well-being studio and gym. Juniors enjoy their own dedicated sports hall and spectators cheer on our sports teams from the viewing gallery.
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Holden Hall’s bright and airy classrooms provide a vibrant, stimulating learning environment whilst young musicians and thespians entertain family audiences in its professional performance space, featuring flexible raked seating plus state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
CHS’s Sixth Form students have their own dedicated Sixth Form Centre featuring a large independent learning area, two separate spaces for group work, silent study and meeting rooms, large common room and café. The entire building is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
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A successful education involves more than child and teacher: it flourishes from a broad network of people who contribute to the development, growth and experience of the individual. The School’s motto, ‘In loco parentis’ is the foundation of our ethos. Expert teaching and non-teaching staff work together to provide the best learning environment. From PreSchool to Sixth Form, our pupils form bonds with their peers and benefit from mentoring, coaching, instructing and guiding. Parents forge friendships and share in the CHS experience.
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No journey is complete without the encounteredpeoplealong the way and at CHS our inclusive community makes the School a welcoming environment for all of our families.
Community at CHS extends beyond the School gates. We strive to build positive local, national and international partnerships and provide opportunities for our pupils and staff to truly make a difference. Our broad Outreach and Partnerships programme includes many ways CHS pupils can get involved, whether working with local primary and secondary schools, fundraising for global organisations such as UNICEF, or supporting the work with our partner school in The Gambia.
“CHS encourages children to be well-rounded and inclusive which is important in the real world” Rajeev, Dad to Aarushi and Aaryan
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By focusing on education through play and enjoying the outdoors – from splashing in puddles to exploring for mini-beasts in the sunshine – we want every pupil to make friends, grow and share in happy educational experiences to give them a head start.
First Steps
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Part of the Infant and Junior School, the Pre-School is where your child is supported from the very beginning. Genuinely caring Teachers and Teaching Assistants encourage each child to fulfil their potential through personal development and academic attainment.
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With many school years ahead, it’s important to ensure every child has a positive start. As a pupil in our Pre-School class, your child will wear a uniform and enjoy a variety of activities to help prepare them for the daily routine of school. So, by the time they are ready to join a Reception class aged 4, they can’t wait to begin!
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“All children have a natural curiosity and a desire to learn. From this foundation we help our youngest children grow into confident, capable, enthusiastic young people with respect for their world and for those with whom they share it.”
Mr Vincent Weightman, Head of Pre-School, Infant & Junior School
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Confident Strides
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The Infant & Junior School at CHS is a wonderfully encouraging place for children to learn, develop, make lasting friendships and form happy memories. Through the Infant and Junior House system, pupils are rewarded for their successes or positive behaviours and take leadership responsibilities very seriously in their roles as House Captains or School Councillors.
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“I am so pleased Kanisha settled into life at CHS so quickly. She has made some amazing friends and looks forward going to school each day” Deepti, Mum to Kanisha and Nishan
A Deeply Caring Ethos.
Parents often ask, “What is special about CHS?” The answer is the quality of relationships between pupils and teachers plus consistently high standards of teaching across all ages and subjects. This is particularly important in the 4-11 age group, where CHS works in loco parentis. Our high teacher to pupil ratio ensures staff get to know each child exceptionally well and can offer outstanding pastoral care.
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Confident Strides Infant & Junior School
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“The CHS experience has certainly lived up to our initial impressions. Our son has transformed from being slightly shy into a happy, confident resilient character completely at ease with his school environment” Dad to Edward and Florence
Robert,
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Holistic Education.
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The Infant & Junior School provides an outstanding platform for a lifetime of sustained achievement and success through the provision of a wellrounded Specialisteducation.subjectteaching, educational visits and opportunities for enrichment create enthusiastic, capable and confident young people who can achieve. Residential trips from an early age provide a sense of independence and extended learning opportunities.
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Bursting with Creative Energy. With an array of co-curricular activities offered each term, our Infants and Juniors have fun discovering new interests and pursuing their passions as part of their active Waconian lifestyles. Regular sporting fixtures against other schools encourage participation and establish a competitive sporting interest. Pupils interested in The Arts enjoy an abundance of opportunities to participate in music and drama.
Confident Strides Infant & Junior School
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Picking Up The Pace
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Years 7 to 11 are a demanding time for every pupil, as they work towards public examinations, develop their skills and interests, and meet the challenges of being a teenager! We believe long-term success lies in individual effort, active engagement and collaborative learning.
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A strong pastoral care system, centred on the principles of well-being and which embraces social inclusivity, builds upon the School’s founding philanthropic values.
Pastoral staff including Form Tutors, Heads of Year and Heads of School allows each child to be known and understood. Our well–trained medical staff strengthen the pastoral provision and work alongside Teaching staff to monitor the well-being of all. As a member of the School Council, a Peer Mentor or House Captain, pupils develop supportive relationships with one another, providing guidance and friendship.
Looking After Each Individual.
The CHS House System
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Named after Old Waconians whose achievements epitomise the CHS ethos, the House system creates a sense of healthy rivalry around the School with competitions in music, sport, drama and more. Each House raises funds for one national and one local charity every year. MARSH WHITEHEAD
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The high academic standards promoted in the Senior School are reflected in pupils’ success in public examinations. Pupils of all abilities develop skills, knowledge and understanding to a high standard across a wide range of subjects.
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A varied and broad curriculum offers a fantastic introduction to Senior School life. Around the core subjects, there are plenty of opportunities for pupils to develop their creative and linguistic skills whilst discovering new passions. Whether working individually, in pairs, or part of a large group, the emphasis is on flexibility, building skills and developing confidence in every Acrosslearner.theirsubjects, our pupils experience a variety of vibrant learning environments and experiences; whether in purpose-built laboratories, in the Learning Resource Centre or the Language Labs.
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Engaged with Learning.
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Lessons for Learning.
Project-based learning is at the heart of CHS’s Thinking Skills Curriculum, designed to facilitate the development of independent and collaborative learning. Underpinning the scheme of work in all subjects, this innovative programme equips younger pupils with skills to succeed in the future, encouraging them to be effective and reflective learners, preparing them for the world beyond CHS. At CHS, we believe longer term success lies in individual effort, active engagement and collaborative learning. Our priority for every pupil is to provide them with a challenging, dynamic and relevant education that enables them to attain their academic and personal potential and to prepare them fully and effectively for the next stage of their educational journey.
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Enriched Learning. We positively challenge pupils in ways that raise their academic achievement. This enables them to be the best they can be, expand their aptitudes and interests, develop their self-confidence and strengthen their social skills.
Success on the stage, in a concert, through co-curricular competitions, on the sports field or through expeditions all plays a part in the development of pupils and their sense of personal achievement.
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“I’ve had as much enjoyment watching my children play sport as they have had participating. Meeting other parents and cheering from the sidelines has become a Saturday morning ritual” Nick, Dad to Amelie, Natasha, Zac and Poppy
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Flourishing Young Adults.
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Sixth Form
The Sixth Form at CHS is a new beginning. Greater independence and personal responsibility, a more flexible timetable and a growing focus on life beyond CHS. As students they move on from being children to becoming young adults. They bring their energy, leadership and creativity with them and make their mark on the School’s legacy.
The Sixth Form is a time of significant personal development as students explore new interests, rise to the challenge of leadership and relish the academic rigour and tailored support that prepares them for university and beyond.
The Sixth Form is a tremendously exciting time of deepening intellectual curiosity, learning to work more independently and rising to the challenge of leadership. Sixth Form Pathways offer numerous opportunities to develop skills for life - whatever the future may hold.
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Mr Mike Jones, Head of Sixth Form
Smaller classes enable our Sixth Form students to engage wholeheartedly with academic study and allow Form Tutors to know them as individuals, providing tailored advice regarding university choices and life after CHS.
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Independent Learning. Academic rigour is at the heart of the Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through extension classes and in-depth projects such as the UCAS-recognised Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), alongside their core academic subjects.
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“My time at CHS was brilliant. From the very beginning, you are presented with so many opportunities to do so much more than just academics. Whatever you are interested in, you can pursue it at CHS. I’m so grateful for the friends that I made, the teachers who taught me and the school community which continues to welcome back Old Waconians’’ Oscar Cooper, Class of 2021
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With access to advice from tutors and career experts, plus links with Old Waconians across a variety of industries, Sixth Form students at CHS develop skills and valuable contacts which serve them well for the future.
The Sixth Form Pathways at CHS equips our students with career-specific skills and experiences tailored to their ambitions. These provide them with the inspiration to succeed and prepares them for life beyond university in the competitive world of work.
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The majority of pupils leaving the School after Sixth Form progress to their first choice of university, often gaining entry to universities that have rigorous academic entry requirements. Inspection, April 2017
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Offering pathways in Arts, Enterprise & Finance, Medical Sciences, Modern Languages, Social Sciences & Humanities, Sport, and STEM, students can match and combine their studies to suit their own aspirations and are given the relevant skills, knowledge, work experience and further enrichment opportunities directly linked to their dream career.
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Making Their Way In The World. At CHS we challenge students to discover more about themselves, others and the world around them. Those in CHS’s Sixth Form are encouraged to be explorers, leaders and philanthropists. Trips to Russia, Japan and The Gambia offer opportunities for every student to learn from and engage in new adventures.
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Making Their Mark.
Sixth Form students at CHS take on leadership roles to help develop and support younger students. They are encouraged to develop their skills and show their commitment to becoming socially responsible young adults by undertaking charitable work and volunteering in the wider community.
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Representing the School at the highest level, they develop as senior student leaders, captains, mentors, or Heads of House, bringing out the best in the individual and encouraging them to use their skills to improve their local and global communities.
I have very fond memories of my time at School and feel a strong affinity to the place. I’ve even managed to stay in touch with several of my teachers. CHS created an environment where you felt you could achieve anything. You came out feeling confident to go into the world and do your thing, whatever that might be. Katie Derham, Class of 1988
At CHS we never want to say goodbye and nor do our Old Waconians, who return year after year to give lectures and talks, offer careers advice, become mentors and of course, to be reunited with the friends and teachers who shared their CHS journey with them. Our alumni community is spread far and wide. They are excelling in their chosen careers, at home and around the world, setting up their own charities, or in some cases even returning to CHS to teach the next generation of Waconians. Through our online platform, CHS Community, former pupils are encouraged to stay in touch with School and each other. Parents are also welcome to become part of the online community, to connect and share their career expertise.
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Having attended CHS since the age of 4, it definitely provided me with some of the foundations with which I would then move into the world. CHS provided me with such a safe, supportive, and nurturing space to really grow into the person I wanted to be without fear of judgement. Most importantly, the school provided me with the most incredible memories and amazing friendships. For that I will always be super grateful.
Akshay Shah, Class of 2012: Actor
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46 | Cheadle Hulme School Prospectus In Loco Parentis Come and Say Hello The best way to discover what CHS offers is by paying us a visit to experience our unique atmosphere for yourself. The next Open Events are listed on our website or you are welcome to book an appointment for a personal weekday tour. To speak to a member of our Admissions Team, please call 0161 488 3345.
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Head: Mr Neil Smith Claremont Road, CheadleCheshire,Cheadle,Hulme,SK86EF
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