Transition Guide Booklet

WELCOME

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SCHOOL MAP

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OUR VALUES

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KEY PEOPLE

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KEY INFORMATION

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PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY

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HOME LEARNING

08

ASSESSMENTS & CURRICULUM

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UNIFORM

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ARBOR

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CATERING

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ATTENDANCE

14-15

CODE OF CONDUCT

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HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

18-19

ACCEPTABLE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

20-21

CONTENTS

Welcome to CHS South, our 11-16 nine-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in September 2018. Our school provides 240 places in each Year Group, creating a full capacity of 1200. In February 2023 we were graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our first full inspection and have gone on to secure competitive results exceeding national expectations.

I am immensely proud to be entrusted with the role of Headteacher at CHS South. To be able to extend the fantastic provision on offer at Chorlton High School to more young people in our community is one I embrace whole-heartedly. From the very beginning of the process to build and open this school, the community have played a significant part in helping to shape and steer our journey. As a member of the local community myself, I am very proud to say that CHS South is a rich & diverse environment, within which our young people and their families can see themselves reflected, supporting everyone to build a sense of belonging.

Having worked as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Chorlton High School for 14 years, I passionately believe in our shared ethos of providing an education that allows young people to become creative, happy and successful. CHS South allows more young people in our community to access an education that not only allows them to achieve academic excellence but also acquire the skills necessary to successfully apply their abilities and navigate their way in an ever-changing landscape.

We also ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward-thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts, an industry growing faster in our local community than anywhere in the UK outside London, will ensure our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills in order to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.

Mr David Prophet Headteacher WELCOME

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SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

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SCHOOL MAP

At CHS South, our 3 Pillars are the foundation of our values and shape how we support every learner to become:

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OUR VALUES

Mrs. Jikiemi

Year 7 Pastoral Leader

Mrs. Aspinall

Curriculum Leader - SEND

Mrs. O’Carroll

Year 7 Assistant Headteacher

Ms. Rule

Curriculum Leader - SEND

Ms. Galbraith

Year 7 Deputy Headteacher

Miss. Thambyrajah

Curriculum Leader - SEND

Mr. Dadah

Transition Co-Ordinator

Miss. Haines

Academic Tutor - Primary to Secondary Transition

If you have any worries or need to talk to someone, the safeguarding team are here to help.

Mrs. O’Carroll

Designated Safeguarding Lead

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KEY PEOPLE

Mrs. Paton

Safeguarding Officer

Ms. Taylor-Bell

Safeguarding Officer

You can also talk to any adult in school. We are all trained to look after our students safety!

AUTUMN TERM Tuesday 1st September 2026

INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Wednesday 2nd September 2026

INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Thursday 3rd September 2026 Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 2026

Start of Autumn Term Autumn Half Term

Friday 27th November 2026

INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Friday 4th December 2026

INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Friday 18th December 2026

End of Autumn Term

Monday 21st December 2026 - Friday 1st January 2027

Christmas/Winter Holidays

SPRING TERM Monday 4th January 2027

INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Tuesday 5th January 2027

Start of Spring Term

Monday 15th - Friday 19th February 2027

Spring Half Term

Friday 26th March 2027

Good Friday Bank Holiday (School Closed to Students)

Monday 29th March 2027

Easter Monday Bank Holiday (School Closed to Students)

Friday 2nd April 2027

End of Spring Term

Monday 5th - Friday 16th April 2027

Easter/Spring Holidays

SUMMER TERM Monday 19th April 2027

Start of Summer Term

Monday 3rd May 2027

May Day Bank Holiday

Monday 31st May - Friday 4th June 2027 Friday 25th June 2027

Summer Half Term INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Wednesday 21st July 2027

End of Summer Term

Thursday 22nd July 2027

Disaggregated INSET Day (School Closed to Students)

Friday 23rd July - Tuesday 31st August 2027

8:00am - 8:20am

Breakfast

8:30am - 9:00am

Form Time

9:00am - 10:00am

Period 1

10:00am - 11:20am

Period 2 (including 20-minute break)

11:20am - 12:20pm

Period 3

12:20pm - 1:50pm

Period 4 (including 30-minute lunch)

1:50pm - 2:50pm

Period 5

2:50pm - 4:00pm

Extra-Curricular Activities

Summer Holidays

KEY INFORMATION

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Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming for both children and their parents/carers. Common concerns your child might have include: • How will they find their way around?

• Will they make friends?

• What should they bring?

• How will they manage the school routine?

This guide provides practical advice and reassurance to help you and your child feel prepared and confident for this new chapter.

Travel and Morning Routine: • Practice the Route: Walk or take public transport to school with your child over the summer to ensure they know the journey.

• Set Morning Routines: Agree on wake-up and departure times. Aim for your child to arrive at school by 8:20am.

• Use an Alarm Clock: Teach your child how to set and use it to encourage independence.

• Plan Ahead: Decide together when they’ll pack their school bag and, if needed, who will prepare their packed lunch.

What to Pack: A school bag with: • Pencil case (pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener).

• Reusable water bottle.

Optional extras to enhance learning: • Calculator, highlighters, coloured pencils, glue stick, geometry equipment.

Your child’s first day will be carefully planned to ensure they feel supported and welcomed. They will: • Attend a welcome assembly introducing them to school life.

• Take part in a guided tour to help them navigate the building.

• Spend time with their Form Tutor and classmates, building connections.

• Join introductory lessons based on the school’s transition text to ease them into learning.

The Transition Team and staff will be on hand throughout the day to address any worries and help your child settle in.

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PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY

try different activities, broaden their horizons, and enjoy these opportunities.

In your child’s first week they will be introduced to the CHS South Qualities of Success. These are the essential qualities and skills that we intend every CHS South student to develop their understanding of as they progress with us. We believe that if our students can embody these qualities they will be creative, happy & successful both now and in the future. Students will develop their understanding of the skills across all aspects of their learning at CHS South.

If your child has any concerns during the first days or weeks, reassure them that there is always someone to help. Encourage them to speak with their: • Form Tutor - primary contact for support and guidance • Year 7 Team • Transition Team • Safeguarding Team • Any other member of CHS South staff, all of whom are trained to assist students.

CHS South offers a rich programme of free extracurricular activities starting from 2:50pm each day, designed to help students explore new interests, develop skills, and build friendships outside the classroom.

The full schedule is updated every half term and can be accessed on our school website or on the ExtraCurricular noticeboard in school. Activities range from sports and creative arts to academic support and special interest clubs, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Parents/Carers must ensure they have planned for their child’s journey home after clubs.

We encourage students to: • Stay focused and work hard during lessons.

• Use social spaces respectfully during breaks playing outdoors or sitting in the dining areas.

• Arrive on time and wear the correct uniform.

Discuss these expectations with your child in advance to help them feel prepared and confident.

More information can be found on pages 16-21.

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Discuss their school day and encourage them to share any concerns.

Help them establish a homework routine early.

Review the online home learning plan on Sharepoint (accessible via our website) together to track key dates and assignments.

By working together, we can ensure your child feels supported and ready to embrace all the opportunities secondary school offers.

Most clubs are drop-in, but some have limited spaces and require sign-up in advance. Encourage your child to PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY

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CHS South recognises that Home Learning is a key factor in supporting the 5-year learning journey for our students.

Excellent learning habits, including organisation, motivation, responsibility, resilience, and self-discipline (key aspects of our Qualities of Success) enable students to be independent learners equipped for success in all they do.

Home learning is work that is set to be done outside the timetabled curriculum.

It enhances student learning, improves achievement and develops students’ study skills and as such is an integral part of the curriculum.

Home learning enables students: • • • • • • • •

To take ownership and responsibility for learning.

To consolidate and extend work covered in class or prepare for new learning activities.

To show progress and understanding.

To develop research skills.

To have an opportunity for independent work to extend their learning further.

To enhance their study skills e.g. planning, time management and selfdiscipline.

To access resources not available in the classroom.

To share their learning with their parents and carers.

At CHS South there are three key parts to ‘homework’: • Home Learning • Home Study • Home Reading Home Learning: CHS South has a blended approach to home learning with some tasks set on an online platform and other through a hard paper copy.

Home Study: Preparation for tests and reflection and gap filling after tests. In the build up to our Progress Tests, Home Learning becomes Home Study which is independent enquiry. This takes place during the Spring and Summer terms.

Home Reading: We encourage our students to devote time to Home Reading as this will give students a wider knowledge base and understanding of the world. We expect all of our students to read at least three times a week at home, however we would like to encourage them to read daily.

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HOME LEARNING

Students receive a Microsoft Office 365 login, allowing access to apps like TEAMS for Home Learning. Teachers use TEAMS to share resources, assign tasks, and give feedback. Logins are issued in the first week, and parents can request them from the school office. Visit our website’s Home Learning page for more details.

At CHS South we pride ourselves on providing a varied, personalised and challenging curriculum for all of our students.

Students study a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge and inspire.

Content covered includes: Core Curriculum: English, Maths, and Science studied throughout all years.

Additional Subjects: Computing, Design & Technology, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities (Geography, History, Religious Studies), Performing & Visual Arts (Art, Drama, Dance, Music) and Physical Education.

Milestones: Year 7: Begin chosen Modern Foreign Language (Spring Term).

Year 8: Select an Arts Elective for focused study.

Year 9: Start the GCSE Options process for deeper exploration of chosen subjects at Key Stage 4.

More details around Curriculum Content are available on our website (Scan the QR code below).

At CHS South we endeavour to ensure that our students make the most progress possible. To do this successfully we have to have an assessment system that is easy to understand, clearly demonstrates progress and is suitably robust and relevant.

Students in Year 7 will have two assessment points during the year, at which they will sit Progress Tests in each subject they study. Following these assessments, students will receive a raw score alongside a progress grade that reflects their performance in comparison with their Key Stage 2 prior attainment. In addition, students will receive feedback from their class teachers on their performance in each assessment. This feedback will help students identify their strengths and target specific areas for improvement to support their ongoing progress.

The progress statements provided will be based on each student’s performance in the Progress Tests and will compare their outcomes with those of other learners in the year group who have similar KS2 starting points In our report, we provide a comprehensive overview of each student’s progress. This includes their progress statement, which reflects their development based on assessments, their level of classroom effort, and their raw score from progress tests. In addition, we report on key pastoral statistics, such as attendance and behaviour, to give a wellrounded picture of each student’s engagement and overall experience at CHS South.

More detailed information on Assessments & Reporting can be found on our website.

ASSESSMENTS & CURRICULUM

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We are very proud of our uniform at CHS South. It identifies students as part of our CHS South community. It also helps our pupils to feel equal and valued. Our uniform is gender neutral.

We want our students to represent the school, their families and themselves with pride. We ask that our high standards of uniform are always visible, including on the journey to and from school. This means that we expect pupils to arrive to and leave school wearing full and smart uniform. Wearing school uniform helps students to develop a positive mind set for learning and supports them in being creative, happy, and successful.

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School blazer with embroidered logo - to be worn throughout the school day, including on arrival and departure.

School tie - to be worn up to the top button and tied correctly. Five stripes should be shown.

White button neck shirt/blouse - should be always tucked into trousers/skirt.

Black, traditional school trousers - full length.

Black skirts that are branded with small version of the school logo, or a plain black, loose-fitting anklelength skirt worn for moderation.

Plain black or grey socks or plain black or grey tights.

Plain black school shoes or all black trainers (e.g., Nike Air Force or Adidas Stan Smith) below the ankle.

Students are expected to take responsibility for their books and equipment. They must have a school bag that is suitable to carry their books (A4 size), writing equipment and sports kit.

The school bag should also include a pocket which is suitable to carry a mobile phone (turned off) during the day.

Handbags and over the shoulder bags are not allowed.

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Black sports shirt with embroidered logo.

Loose fitting black sports shorts.

Sports socks.

Sports trainers with non-marking soles.

During the school year we will continue to ask pupils to come to school on PE days wearing their PE kit with their blazer on top.

School Uniform • Black knitted V neck jumper with embroidered logo.

• Black knitted cardigan with embroidered logo.

• Black tailored day shorts with embroidered logo.

• PE Kit • Black sports top with embroidered logo.

• Black sports shorts with embroidered logo.

• Black jogging pants with embroidered logo.

Our suppliers of branded uniform items for the forthcoming academic year are: Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists The Old Post Office, 10 King Street, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8AE www.monkhouse.com / 0161 865 3142 Little Angels 490 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9AS 0161 881 3895 Please contact us directly if you need support to provide your child with these items.

Uniform items that do not carry the CHS South logo can be bought from large supermarkets. Please be aware that some items that are sold on supermarket school uniform aisles do not meet our expectations for uniform.

UNIFORM

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The Arbor App brings the full functionality of our desktop Parent Portal directly to your phone. With it, you can: • View attendance statistics and behaviour points.

• Receive notifications about important updates and conversations.

• Update your child’s personal information quickly and easily.

The Arbor App is available on both Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store) devices.

For Android Users: • Download the app from the Google Play Store.

• Enable push notifications by going to Settings > Apps > Arbor > Notifications.

For iOS Users: • Download the app from the App Store.

• You will be prompted to allow push notifications during setup; please select ‘Allow’.

Why Enable Push Notifications?

Push notifications ensure you’re alerted to new messages in the app, helping you stay informed about important updates.

Without them, you may miss crucial information.

Important: You will only see your child’s information once they are officially enrolled.

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Enter the email address registered with the school.

Select CHS South as your school.

Read and confirm Arbor’s terms and conditions.

For security, confirm your child’s date of birth: • If you have multiple children, enter the eldest child’s date of birth.

5. Once logged in, you can switch between profiles for multiple children.

If you’re experiencing difficulties accessing the Arbor App, please check the following: • Email Address: Ensure your login email matches the address registered with CHS South.

• Date of Birth: For first-time logins, enter the eldest child’s date of birth if you have more than one child.

• Guardian Access: Only primary guardians can access the app.

• Device Compatibility: The app may not work on tablet devices. Use the browser version on your tablet instead.

• Need Help?

If you’re still unable to access the app, please contact the school at admin@chssouth.org.uk.

Note: Do not contact Arbor directly, as we manage all account-related issues at the school level.

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ARBOR

We provide a wide range of different options through our school catering service. The aim is to give students wide variety of choice and to cater for different dietary needs.

If you want to get the best value for money in the Dining Hall, we offer the follow initiatives to help: • • •

Meal Deal costing £3.00 served on our hot meal counter, which includes the hot meal of the day, and two sides/ extras Free fruit Water fountains (students will need to provide a reusable water bottle)

Don’t forget that by accessing Arbor you can see what your child has bought to eat and drink each day and monitor their spending habits.

Our menus are updated termly and can be found on our website.

These are also available for students to look at in our Dining Room.

Is your child eligible for a free school meal?

Please see information below that will help determine if your child is eligible for a free school meal at CHS South. If your child qualifies and their school is in Manchester, you can apply using the free meals portal: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims If your child is coming to us from Year 6 and has been entitled to Free School Meals, parents/carers will still need to apply.

The school will be notified when an application for a free school meal has been approved or declined. If the claim is approved the child will receive free school meals on an ongoing basis whilst the parent(s)/carer(s) remain eligible.

Which children qualify for Free School Meals?

Your child must live with you and be your responsibility You can also claim free school meals if you are an asylum seeker Your child may qualify if you have any of these incomes: • Income Support • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance • The guaranteed part of Pension Credit • Child Tax Credit (as long as your annual gross income is £16,190 or less and you don’t get Working Tax Credit) • Working Tax Credit run-off after you come off Working Tax Credit • Universal Credit that you applied for on, or after, 1 April 2018. As long as your household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax, not including any benefits To find out more information, please contact: The Benefits Service PO Box 3 Manchester M15 5BA Telephone: 0161 234 5003 Email: benefit.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk

CATERING

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If your child is not in school, learning is not taking place. If your child is absent, we ask you to telephone the attendance line before 8:30 am on every day of absence or use the school’s app to send a message.

At CHS South, we have a dedicated Attendance Team to ensure that poor attendance is not allowed to develop. We want all students to strive for 100% attendance, however, understand that there is unavoidably a need for a day off mainly for illness. All students have the target of 98%+ attendance, which equates to no more than 3 days off in a year.

We are proud of our consistently improving attendance and attendance which is above local averages. We are pleased with our achievement in this area but are committed to improving attendance levels even further. CHS South follows Manchester’s Local Authority Attendance Strategy in order to reduce absence. CHS South attendance policy is available on the school website.

If there is something we need to know regarding your child’s health which may impact on their attendance, please speak to the attendance team. We ask you to make every attempt to book non-urgent medical appointments after school or during the school holidays. Students with unavoidable medical and dental appointments during the school day are asked to bring in the appointment card in order to sign out of school at the appropriate time. If you have concerns about your child’s attendance, you can contact the Attendance Team or your child’s Form Tutor.

If we are concerned about a child’s attendance the following steps may be taken: We shall write to you if we are concerned about frequent and/or irregular patterns of absence. This is to alert you to the fact that your child’s attendance is becoming a concern and to encourage school and parents to work together to see improvements. Please ensure that you are providing medical evidence when appropriate.

Attendance and Safeguarding staff will regularly undertake home visits to support our students and families. These visits can be at any point during an absence and are often unannounced. We appreciate your co-operation in reporting absences via our school’s procedure (above) and your understanding that home visits support our safeguarding procedures.

We may offer to support your child’s attendance by putting an EHA into place, this allows us to draw in multi-agency support to help support your child.

Please note that Manchester City Council will issue a fine (known as a fixedpenalty notice) if you take an unauthorised holiday in term time or have met the national threshold of 10 sessions of unauthorised absence in a rolling period of 10 school weeks. If issued with one, you will need to pay this directly to the local authority – £80 per parent per child within 21 days, or £160 within 28 days.

Failure to pay a Penalty Notice may result in a prosecution.

We urge all parents to please arrange holidays to take place in school holidays. There are 177 non-term days available for personal commitments.

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ATTENDANCE

The Department for Education regulations state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.

If exceptional circumstances arise you must take the following steps: • Apply in writing as soon as possible to the Headteacher or member of the Attendance team, stating the reason for absence and the duration of leave requested.

• The Headteacher or member of the Attendance team will respond in writing to your request.

• This must be done in advance of the leave of absence.

• If the leave of absence is denied and you take your child/children out of school, the absence will be unauthorised.

This may result in the following legal action being taken against you - under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 an authorised officer of the City Council has the power to issue each parent/carer with a Fixed-Penalty Notice for each of their children who fail to attend school regularly.

• Fixed-Penalty Notices issued for unauthorised absences on or after 19th August 2024 incur a fine of £160 to be paid within 28 days, which is reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days of the notice being served. Failure to pay a Penalty Notice may result in a prosecution.

Please note, we will only ever authorise 1 day’s absence for religious observance during term time.

What happens when students are late?

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Students sign in at Student Services or with Attendance staff, they are given a behaviour point and may be given a detention by their Pastoral Leader/Head of Year.

Persistent lateness will be followed up by the Pastoral staff and the Attendance Team.

Students may also be invited to attend a Punctuality Panel.

For repeated late arrivals parents could receive a Penalty Warning Letter or a Penalty Notice from the Local Authority.

Please contact the attendance team if you have concerns.

WHY IS GOOD PUNCTUALITY SO IMPORTANT? Arriving to school on time and attending as much as possible are essential steps to success. If late, valuable learning time is lost and this can quickly add up. Students will need to make up time that they are late. We encourage all students to be responsible for their punctuality and will closely monitor and intervene if necessary.

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At CHS South we have set school rules which every student is expected to follow:

These clear and simple rules reflect our expectations of how our student conduct themselves throughout the school day and in the local community.

Our ‘Be Ready’ habits show students what being prepared and ready to learn looks like at CHS South.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

To help all students to have excellent conduct and effort we follow a simple system of rewards and consequence. We expect that each day, students will receive a number of reward points for working hard and being Ready, Respectful and Safe. Achievement points are communicated to families using Arbor.

We hope that choices and last chances are issued rarely. A Conversation is a serious consequence which will be communicated to families using Arbor. In addition, a teacher or member of staff will call you to discuss the reason a Conversation was issued to your child.

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WORKING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY At CHS South, we are committed to ensuring that every young person is empowered to become creative, happy and successful.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive community where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging. Our shared culture is built around being ready, respectful and safe, alongside developing our Qualities of Success: creativity, curiosity, resilience, optimism, empathy, responsibility, practice, motivation and reflection.

This agreement reflects our shared commitment - students, families and staff - to work in partnership, building positive relationships through clear, respectful communication and a shared sense of responsibility.

PARENTS/CARERS: OUR COMMITMENT As parents and carers, I/we will endeavour to: • Support my child to be ready for school each day by ensuring good attendance, punctuality, correct uniform and equipment.

• Inform the school by 8:30am of any absence due to illness or other reasons.

• Communicate with the school in a timely and open way, sharing any information that may affect my child’s wellbeing or success.

• Work in partnership with the school to support my child in being respectful and responsible by upholding the school’s policies.

• Support the school’s no phone policy by not contacting my child on their phone during their time at school and supporting the consequence of phone confiscation where needed.

• Encourage my child to take pride in their learning and approach challenges with resilience, motivation and reflection.

• Celebrate my child’s achievements and support them in becoming creative and curious learners.

• Engage in respectful, productive and thoughtful two-way communication with the school through in-person meetings as the main form of communication, working collaboratively to resolve concerns.

• Contribute to the wider school community, supporting a culture where all families feel welcome, respected and included.

• Promote and model the Qualities of Success at home and in the community.

CHS SOUTH: OUR COMMITMENT As a school, we will endeavour to: • Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every student feels they belong and can thrive.

• Support every child to achieve their full potential as a valued member of our community.

• Enable students to become creative, confident and reflective learners through a broad and engaging curriculum, both in and beyond the classroom.

• Promote high expectations by applying policies and expectations fairly and consistently, supporting students to be ready, respectful and safe in all aspects of school life.

• Build strong and positive relationships with students and families, underpinned by empathy, respect and responsibility.

• Communicate clearly, openly and proactively, resolving concerns through constructive dialogue and partnership, and responding in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure students feel heard and valued, providing meaningful opportunities for student voice to shape school life.

• Celebrate achievement, effort and progress, encouraging students to develop the habits and qualities needed for success.

• Work collaboratively with families and the wider community to enrich opportunities and strengthen our shared sense of belonging.

• Promote and model the Qualities of Success across all aspects of school life.

STUDENT: MY COMMITMENT As a student at CHS South, I will endeavour to: • Be ready to learn by attending school every day, arriving punctually and bringing the equipment I need.

• Wear my full, correct school uniform with pride to show that I belong to and respect the CHS South community.

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Be respectful to all, showing kindness, empathy and understanding.

Help to keep myself and others safe by making positive choices in and out of school.

Work hard in lessons, showing motivation, curiosity and creativity in my learning.

Take responsibility for my actions, showing resilience and reflecting so I can improve.

Support the school’s no phone policy by having my phone switched off and away all day while on the school premises and cooperating with the consequence of phone confiscation where needed.

Contribute positively to the school community, helping everyone to feel welcome, included and valued.

Take pride in my efforts, my environment and how I represent myself, my family and my school.

Share my ideas, opinions and feedback respectfully, listening to others and valuing different perspectives.

Take opportunities to contribute to school life through leadership, student voice and community activities.

Speak to a trusted adult when I need support, taking responsibility for my wellbeing.

Demonstrate the Qualities of Success in everything I do.

TOGETHER: OUR SHARED COMMITMENT Together, we will: • Build a community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging and pride.

• Support each other to be ready, respectful and safe every day.

• Communicate openly, honestly and respectfully, resolving challenges through positive dialogue and partnership.

• Work together to ensure every child is creative, happy and successful.

• Celebrate success, effort and progress, and learn from challenges together.

• Embody and promote our shared Qualities of Success in all that we do.

At CHS South, we believe that through strong relationships, shared values and a commitment to our community, every young person can thrive and be creative, happy and successful. By working together, we ensure that all members of our community feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

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Please read the below acceptable use policy and in particular note that access to, and use of, school digital resources is for educational purposes only. We also request that as parents you report to the school immediately any potential misuse of the system to the school.

Your child will be asked to confirm that they have read and agree to this policy the first time that they log onto our computer systems in school at the start of each academic year (please see declaration at the end of this policy). Please therefore discuss this policy with your child in the period leading up to them joining our school.

We encourage you to explore the statements further with your child and discuss how they can ensure that they adhere to the principles in policy.

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Allowing students freedom to access digital resources brings the responsibility of using them safely and securely.

Students are responsible for their own behaviour and conduct when using digital resources in the same way they are responsible for their own behaviour around school. We expect all students to adhere to the basic rules in this document.

An Acceptable Use Policy is about ensuring that you, as a student at CHS South, can use the internet, email and other technologies available at the school in a safe and secure way. The policy also extends to out of school facilities e.g. Microsoft Teams, Internet, email, websites and mobile phones.

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ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

AS A STUDENT AT CHS SOUTH, I AGREE THAT I WILL: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15

Use all digital equipment and resources responsibly and safely.

Report damage to equipment or the network immediately to a member of staff.

Use only my own username and login to access the school network. I will be responsible for this username and password and not give it to anybody else.

Only visit resources or websites which are appropriate to my work at the time as directed by my teacher.

Report any misuse of the resources, including the internet, immediately to a member of staff.

Only copy pictures or text into my area on the network. I will not download any other type of file. For example, software, games, screen savers etc.

Follow the 10 Golden Rules in ICT when learning in all ICT lessons – which focus on respect for each other and the equipment.

Follow the health and safety guidelines for working with computers displayed in ICT rooms.

Communicate safely through any virtual learning environments for school related issues only.

Respect other people’s views and beliefs.

Only post comments or messages which are appropriate to that discussion in online forum or discussion groups.

Use E-mail for school use only. No inappropriate content should be included in any email.

Be polite – never send, comment on or encourage others to send abusive messages.

Report any breach (deliberate or accidental) of this policy to a teacher immediately.

Report if I am sent inappropriate material e.g. images, videos etc. immediately to a member of staff within the school.

AS A STUDENT AT CHS SOUTH, I AGREE THAT I WILL NOT: 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19

Attempt to log on using another person’s username and password or access another person’s files.

Attempt to gain access to any part of the school network that is not available through my personal logon.

Attempt to use or load programmes, files, tools or shortcuts to gain access to the internet or any other part of the network.

Visit websites or resources that contain unsuitable material. If I am unsure if a site is suitable, I will ask a member of staff.

Take information from the internet and pass it off as my own work. Plagiarised work is unacceptable.

Retrieve, send, copy, display or post anything abusive, obscene, offensive or otherwise illegal.

Post any personal or private information on myself or any other individual.

Copy or forward messages without permission.

Use or include any material which is confidential or copyrighted unless I have first obtained permission.

Post any advertising or promotional material.

Behave in an impolite or offensive manner.

Take photographs, videos or other images/recordings of staff or students at school.

Post or download material which contains viruses or other programs which may disrupt the school’s systems.

Use the school systems in such a way that disrupts the use of the systems by other users.

Use digital technology (including my mobile phone) in a manner that is likely to bring the school into disrepute or risk the welfare of another young person or myself.school.

Use my mobile phone (or other mobile technologies) within school. Mobile phones are to be turned off upon entry to the school and should be kept in bags or lockers.

Download software or other files without permission.

Communicate to others any information which may result in the loss or damage to anyone else’s work.

Change the settings or preferences on any digital devices provided by the school. If this situation does occur a sanction will be put in place, parents will be brought in for a meeting and a ban may be put in place.

STUDENT DECLARATION: 4.1

I understand and agree to condition of this agreement. I understand that any breach of these conditions may result in disciplinary action and the removal of my privileges to access school resources. I also agree to report any misuse of the system to a staff member and I understand that misuse may come in many forms including viewing and sending any message that are likely to cause offence.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

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