Brompton Parent Carer Directory

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WELCOME TO YOUR CHOSEN PLACE OF LEARNING – THE INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL BROMPTON ACADEMY. This directory has been written as an easy guide to help you understand how the Academy works and to find answers to any questions you might have.

Please read it, and keep it for future reference.

For more and updated information please log on to our website at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk.

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HOW CAN YOU FIND US?

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HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?

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WHAT IS AN ACADEMY?

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ACADEMY DAY

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HOW IS THE ACADEMY ORGANISED?

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HOW ARE STUDENTS ORGANISED FOR LEARNING?

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

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THE ACADEMY CURRICULUM

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ACADEMY UNIFORM

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EQUIPMENT FOR LEARNING

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FAMILY, ADULT & COMMUNITY LEARNING

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DIRECTORY A–Z

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Privacy notice

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HOME-ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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Policy for Media Images

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STUDENT MEDICATION

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Additional Needs

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READING AT HOME

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HOME STUDY

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HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILD?

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ANY ISSUES?

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COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

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USEFUL NAMES AND ADDRESSES

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How can you find us?

By car from M25

By car from Canterbury M2

M25 – go over Dartford Bridge, from Essex, through the tolls

Exit Junction 4 on M2

By train to Gillingham (Kent) station

At Junction 4, take the A278 exit to Gillingham

Turn right after leaving station by main entrance/exit. Taxi rank is located on road adjacent to the station

Follow signs and exit on to A2/M2 signposted for Canterbury Follow A2/M2 Exit onto A289 toward Gillingham Follow signs for Medway Tunnel and take the first and only slip road out of the Tunnel to roundabout ahead. Keep in left hand lane of slip road At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Maritime Way At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Rd At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Wood St/A231 Continue to follow A231 towards Gillingham High Street When you reach the Olympic Park Sports Centre on your left turn right up Marlborough Rd The Academy is on the right hand side

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At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hoath Way/ A278 heading to Gillingham/A2 Go through two roundabouts At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sovereign Blvd/A2 Continue to follow A2 Go through one roundabout Turn right at Canterbury St/A231 Continue to follow Canterbury St Turn left at Frederick Rd Turn right at York Ave The Academy is on the left hand side

Or Walk through Gillingham High Street (the High Street is ‘split in two’ by Canterbury Street).

At the end of the High Street, after passing the Hollywood Bowl restaurant on your right, turn left into Marlborough Road.

Walk up the road. Brompton Academy is located on the right; ten minutes walk up Marlborough Road.

How can you contact us?

By phone Our first priority is to ensure you can contact us and get a speedy response to any enquiries or issues you may have.

The Academy’s phone number is: 01634 852341.

By email If you have a general enquiry please email us at: office@bromptonacademy.org.uk and we will forward it on to the relevant member of staff. If your enquiry is in connection with your child’s learning needs; academic, social or emotional – please email: refernow@bromptonacademy.org.uk and we will speedily action your requests.

In writing Please address your letter or note to the member of staff concerned. If you are writing to make a formal complaint please address your letter to the Vice Principal or the Principal (a copy of the Academy’s complaints procedure is available in Reception upon request or to download from our website at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Our address is: Brompton Academy Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT

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What is an Academy?

Brompton Academy is an independent state school whose Lead sponsor is the University of Kent and is part of the Universities of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).

Academy Day

Electives

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Phase One students are offered an enrichment programme called electives, which is bespoke to the Academy and starts in Term 2. Sessions include a range of activities to develop and extend students’ interests and experiences e.g. talented and elite master classes; enrichment activities, support activities and some of these are delivered offsite.

The electives programme changes regularly throughout the year, allowing students to experience a range of activities to widen their horizons and enhance their cultural experiences.

8.35am – arrival on Academy site 8.45am – 9.45am Lesson 1 9.45am – 10.45am Lesson 2 10.45am – 11.00am Break 11.00am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm - 2.00pm lesson 5 and flexi lunch 2.00pm – 3.00pm Lesson 6 3.00pm – 4.30pm Electives, clubs or end of the Academy day Friday only

Phase Two enjoy activities such as the Combined Cadets Force (CCF) and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE).

8.35am – arrival on Academy site 8.45am – 9.45am Lesson 1 9.45am – 10.15am Lesson 2 10.15am – 10.30am Break 10.30am – 11.30am Lesson 3 11.30am – 1.00pm Lesson 4 and flexi lunch 1.00pm – 2.00pm Lesson 5 Early Finish 2.00pm – 3.00pm Electives, clubs or end of the Academy day

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What do the phases mean?

Phase One: Years 7 and 8 Phase Two: Years 9, 10 and 11 Phase Three: Years 12, 13 and 14

How is the Academy organised?

The Academy is divided into five smaller Mini Schools and students belong to one of these.

On entry to the Academy students enter one of the two Transition Mini Schools, Darwin or Turing where they remain for two years. Here focus is given on developing their independent learning skills so that they become adept learners, able to cope with the demand of examination work in Phase Two and Phase Three. Transition School students in Year 8 will ‘graduate’ formally in to Phase Two and enter one of the three Mini Schools; Woolf, Keynes or Rutherford as illustrated in the diagram on the next page.

How are students organised for Learning?

Students are organised in a variety of ways across the Mini Schools and all students can access programmes in any Mini School regardless of which Mini School they belong to. Students are actively encouraged to study for a range of qualifications leading to various GCSE, BTECs and Advanced Level programmes including the English Baccalaureate.

All students follow a core curriculum consisting of English, Maths and Science throughout their time at the Academy and these subjects are set by ability.

Optional examination subjects are largely taught within similar ability band groups. These qualifications could be GCSEs, A levels or BTECs.

Quality Assurance To ensure that your son/daughter receives the best teaching possible, the Academy has a range of senior and middle leadership staff who monitor lessons, develop the curriculum and support parents/carers and all staff to raise the students’ self-esteem and academic standards within the Academy.

We are an Academy that is keen to be reflective and look at ourselves by conducting surveys to parents/carers/ staff/students and community members so that we can improve our service to you.

We also commission external consultants to undertake regular inspections and reviews; they report directly to the Principal and the Governing Body – ensuring that we remain totally focused on our Academy improvement agenda for the benefit of our students.

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The Academy Curriculum PPD (Personal and Professional Development Programme) includes: Citizenship, Personal Social and Health Education, Religious Education, Emotional Intelligence, Learning to Learn, Finance and Enterprise, Mind, Body and Spirit – Healthy Lifestyles, Sex and Relationship Education, Politics and the Law, Volunteering and Community development.

Key Curriculum These modules are cross curricular themed based topics, which Year 7 students study in the Transition Mini Schools, Darwin and Turing. They develop students’ learning capacities and independent learning skills necessary for preparing students for examination courses in Phases Two and Three.

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Qualifications studied include • GCSEs • A level • BTEC • Diploma in Finance

All levels of qualification are offered • Level 4 – some Higher Education modules • Level 3 – Advanced level • Level 2 – Levels 4 – 9 • Level 1 – Levels 1 – 3

ACADEMY Mini SCHOOLS – OVERVIEW

YEAR 7/8

Arts and Performing Arts Carousel Drama, Dance, Music, Art, Media Studies and Food Technology

PE Personal and Professional Development

Ethics

YEAR 7/8

Core Subjects English, Maths, Science

Electives

Key Curriculum Year 7

Options GCSEs/BTECs: Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Business, Sport, Performing Arts, Ethics, Art, Photography, Media, History, Geography plus others.

Core Subjects GCSEs: English, Maths, Sciences, PE

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Advanced level courses and Vocational (All Subjects)

Modern Foreign Languages Social Skills/Literacy Intervention (targeted students)

History and Geography Year 8

Personal and Professional Development (Includes Sport, PSHE, Citizenship, Finance, Economics, RE, General Studies)

DofE, CCF, FE/HE modules, Work Experience, Academy paid work, Leisure and Sport

English and / or Maths at GCSE Levels 4 – 9 If not achieved in Phase 2

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Academy Uniform The Academy takes a pride in its distinctive uniform. Every student is expected to wear the uniform.

• Grey blazer with braiding and embroidered Academy logo. This item must be purchased from Uniformbase.

• Black V neck jumper with embroidered logo to be worn over shirt at all times. This item must be purchased from Uniformbase.

• Academy Mini School clip-on tie (a different colour tie for each Mini School).

• White collared short or long sleeved shirt (no polo) – large neck to enable the top button to be fastened, and long enough to tuck into skirt/trousers.

• Black plain straight or flared trousers (not tight, shiny or denim style material, or skinny fit allowed).

• Black Academy approved straight knee length skirt. This item must be purchased from Uniformbase and no other retailers.

• Black/white knee length socks only (no ankle socks).

• Plain black tights.

• Plain black flat shoes with no accessories including; decorations, bows, studs, buttons, brooches etc. (enclosed toe and heel – important for Health and Safety when in labs, technology rooms). No trainers.

• PE Kit – black tracksuit pants with embroidered Academy logo, black PE top with embroidered Academy logo, black shorts, black sweatshirt with embroidered Academy logo. These items must be purchased from Uniformbase.

The PE Kit will also be worn for all Dance lessons in Phase One. Please note, trainers for PE must not be black soled, they must be non-marking trainers to avoid marking the sports floors.

• Firm Ground Football boots required for all year groups.

• BTEC Performing Arts – Dance Kit or PE Kit but no mixing please.

• Coats – no hoodies, tracksuit tops or zipped up jumpers or non uniform jumpers are allowed.

• BA school bag for all Year 7 and 8 students. This item must be purchased from Uniformbase.

• School bag – large enough for A4 folder for Years 9/10/11/12/13/14.

• No handbags.

• No jewellery (except watch).

• No piercings at all, including facial and tongue.

• No makeup.

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• No pencilled in eyebrows.

• No nail varnish or false nails.

• No coloured hair accessories i.e. coloured bows, headbands, clips etc.

Hair bands can be neutral, black or white.

• No inappropriate haircuts or colours e.g. tram lines, shaved heads, mullets, dip dyed hair colours, contrasting extreme colours not suitable for work based environments e.g. pink, red, purple, green etc. Please be advised that all haircuts need to be a minimum of a grade two cut and no shorter. The top of the haircut should not be disproportionate to the length of the sides.

Please note for students whose religion requires them to wear any alternative items, parents/carers should contact the Principal for agreement. Head coverings should be plain black.

(Brompton Academy reserves the right to send students home for wearing incorrect uniform, including PE kit. This is non-negotiable).

Equipment for Learning Please name all your clothing!

Students should ensure they come with the correct equipment for lessons.

• Charged iPad • Pens • Pencils • Rulers • Rubbers • Pencil sharpener • Calculator Please note the BA Shop stocks a wide range of affordable stationary items to equip students for their lessons.

Family, Adult and Community Learning programmes We offer an excellent range of programmes that include tasters, introductions, accredited and Access courses to our parents/carers/students and the local community, in partnership with the University of Kent. Programmes are offered at various times throughout the day, evenings and weekends to encourage life long learning.

The programmes are advertised through the Academy website: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Please contact Mary Murison Community Manager on 01634 852341 for further details.

Although we advise students not to bring in MP3 players or mobile phones, students are allowed to bring them in at their own risk. Mobiles/MP3s should be kept in their lockers and turned off at all times. Should a mobile phone or MP3 player go missing, the Academy will not investigate the matter.

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Directory A – Z A Able and Talented: All students have particular talents or are more able in certain areas. Elite programmes are run as part of the Electives programme. Intelligence is not seen as fixed at the Academy, we believe all young people have the ability to be perceived as able and talented in some way if they are prepared to invest in their own learning.

Absence: Brompton Academy uses a Management Information Service, which is a text, voicemail and email system.

If your child is ill and cannot attend the Academy, please telephone the absence line number: 01634 852341 or email: attendance@bromptonacademy.org.uk by 8.00am and follow it up with a letter on your child’s return. You will be contacted if your child is absent without the Academy’s knowledge.

Academy Meals: These are available daily in the refectory (see Refectory, Free Academy Meals and Cashless Catering).

Accidents: If your child has an accident at the Academy you will be contacted as soon as possible. Please ensure an emergency number is given to the Academy. You may be asked to complete an accident form.

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Achievement Event: The Academy holds annual events to celebrate students’ achievements. Parents/carers are invited to attend.

Addresses: In case of emergency and to ensure you receive all communications your correct home address, contact numbers and email address are very important. If you change it, please inform the Academy immediately in writing or via our website (see Website).

AEN: Additional Educational Needs – this is the name given for students who require any additional support to help them achieve.

Appointments: Appointments with members of staff should be made by telephoning the member of staff concerned.

Please do not just turn up at reception expecting to be seen as the person you want to see may be unavailable.

Assemblies: These are held weekly and led by members of the Strategic Leadership Team, Pastoral Leaders and students.

Assessment: All students will be assessed throughout the year in most subjects. Parents and carers will receive three progress reports that detail the outcomes of these assessments.

Assistant Principals: There are a number of Assistant Principals (see Strategic Leadership Team list) with specific responsibilities. They are all there to ensure that the Academy works as an outstanding organisation for the benefit of our students.

Associates: The Associates of Brompton Academy are parents/carers who meet every term with the Director of Corporate Services to organise fundraising activities to support the welfare and development of the students at Brompton Academy.

Events include fun activities for students and parents/carers to attend with the aim of raising funds to support students that might require assistance with uniform, trip or equipment costs (see Website).

Asthma: If your child suffers from asthma, please ensure that the PE staff are notified of this and the Academy is aware of any medication he/she might take (see separate information on medication).

Attendance: Full attendance is very important. There is a clear link between attendance and achievement including attainment in examination courses. It is the law that all young people stay in learning until the age of 18, which is the final Friday in June of the year in which they turn 18 (see Absence and Attendance Advisory Practitioner).

Attendance Advisory Practitioner (AAP): The Academy employs its own Attendance team. They may visit a student at home should they be persistently absent from the Academy. In addition, they are there to assist families who may be having problems (see page 33 for telephone number). The Academy works with an Attendance Advisory Practitioner (AAP) from the local authority who completes

any legal work and visits families. The Academy operates an automated text messaging service to alert parents/carers to a student’s absence. The Academy also imposes Penalty Notices for Persistent Absence and Unauthorised Holidays. In the event that your child incurs 10 sessions of unauthorised absence in a six school week period a referral will be made to the Attendance Advisory Service for Schools and Academies (AASSA) and a Penalty Notice will be issued to each parent/carer.

You will receive a £60 fine, increasing to £120 if not paid within 21 days. Failure to pay the fine will result in a court prosecution for your child’s non school attendance.

garments received are washed and pressed before being re sold. The BA Uniform Shop is open at the same times as the BA Shop detailed above. The BA Uniform Shop is also located in the refectory. The BA Uniform Shop is open at the same times as the BA Shop detailed above and also located in the refectory.

Advanced Level: These are Advanced level 3 qualifications that some Phase Two and Phase Three students choose to study.

They can lead to University entrance, apprenticeships or employment.

Breaktimes: a 15-minute morning break and a flexi 30-minute lunch break (see Refectory).

B BA Shop: Students can purchase a wide range of affordable stationary items to support their learning. The shop is open before lessons, break times, lunch times and at the end of the Academy day. The BA Shop is located in the refectory.

BA Uniform Shop: We have a small number of new uniform items for sale and a selection of recycled uniform items also for sale. Recycled items are warmly welcomed via donations from parents/carers and all

Bicycles: Students are allowed to bring roadworthy bicycles to the Academy, they must be secured with a strong padlock and left in the purpose built cycle area.

Please note the Academy does not accept responsibility for any bicycles that go missing or are stolen.

C Careers: The Academy has a Careers Advisor based in the library and this is supported by additional careers information/advice/guidance offered through the Medway Youth Trust (see Medway Youth Trust).

Cashless Catering: The Academy offers a cashless catering system where students can purchase food without the burden of carrying cash. Parents/carers can credit student accounts via the internet or through cash loading machines based on site at the Academy.

CCF: The CCF is the Combined Cadets Force and it is a young persons movement sponsored by Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.

The CCF provides positive and challenging opportunities for our young people at Brompton Academy and encourages the development of leadership skills, self reliance, self esteem, personal responsibility, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community.

Students can join the CCF in Phase Two and Phase Three and students are called Cadets. CCF is part of the electives programme and training is after school from 3.15pm – 4.45pm.

CCTV (Closed Circuit Television): The Academy is secure, with internal and external CCTV cameras.

Code of Conduct: The Academy has a code of conduct, which all in our community are asked to abide by. These are sensible guidelines to ensure learning takes place.

Communication Centre (Eliot): This an onsite provision that specialises in supporting students that have an Education and Health Care Plan relating to Speech, Communication or Language needs (for example developmental language disorder, speech sound disorders or higher level social, communication disorders such as ASD) or a Specific, Learning Difficulty.

The centre also works closely with mainstream students to provide expert advice and guidance.

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Community Café: The Community Café is based in the Keynes Mini School and is available to sixth form students at lunchtime and is also open in the evenings for clubs and lettings.

Complaints: If you have any problems, please telephone or email your child’s Personal Tutor (see Appointments) or follow the complaints procedure outlined in the Academy Complaints procedure available from reception or via the website.

Consultation Evenings: The Academy holds consultation evenings for each year group, where parents/carers can speak to staff about their child’s progress.

Counselling: The Academy makes referrals to counsellors and other therapists who can help students who are in need of additional support. The Academy has a limited onsite counselling provision for acute cases and works closely with external providers.

Chewing Gum: Chewing gum is completely banned from the Academy and students will be in receipt of serious sanctions if they bring chewing gum onto the Academy site (this includes both inside and outside areas).

Curriculum Assistants: Curriculum Assistants are employed to support targeted students with learning difficulties.

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D Data Protection Act: All details of your child are registered on the Academy’s computerised information system. Under the Data Protection Act, you are entitled to see the entries on him/her at any time with written notice and within presented timelines. The UKAT Data Protection Officer is Caroline Jennings.

Dates: Term dates and holiday dates are available on the Academy website.

Detention: The Academy can legally detain students on the same day without parental notification for a period of up to 30 minutes, even when parents/ carers object. However where possible, the member of staff setting the 30 mins no notification detention will endeavour to contact the parent/carer but this is not usually possible due to their teaching commitments. Staff are also being asked to allow students to call their parents/carers at the start of the detention, or students can ring home during the Academy day. The onus is on the student to tell their parents/ carers about the detention.

Detention is given for breaches of the Academy Code of Conduct. Students who are late, with no good reason, are kept the same day for 15 minutes after the Academy day. Failure to attend the detention will incur a further sanction.

Doctors and Dentists: Please ensure that any change of doctor/dentist by you is notified to the Academy in writing or via our website (see Website).

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE): The Academy offers students in Phase Two and Phase Three the chance to access the prestigious and internationally recognised DofE award. The award has been successful in developing enrichment and achievement across the Academy, securing personal and social development and encouraging good citizenship. The award is well regarded by employers, colleges and universities. Students are offered clear pathways through the Academy’s elective programme to complete their DofE portfolio.

We offer volunteering, skills and physical activities to meet the DofE requirements through the Academy electives programme.

E EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLAN: Students that have significant special educational needs or disabilities may be entitled to an Education and Health Care Plan, previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The local authority is responsible for deciding who is eligible for EHCP’s, based on applicants needs. Contact the SENCO. Edmodo: Edmodo is the Academy’s virtual learning platform. Edmodo will provide students and their parents and carers easy access to online learning that can be looked at and used anywhere at anytime.

Electives: Phase One students are offered an enrichment programme called electives, which is bespoke to the Academy and starts in Term 2. The electives are a range of activities offered to Phase One students’, which are organised to encourage students to try something new and different. Phase Two electives programme offers students a variety of opportunities such as the Combined Cadets Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) and interest and support activities.

Eliot Centre: The Eliot Centre offers students with an EHCP related to communication difficulties bespoke educational provision alongside mainstream opportunities.

Email: Our address is: office@bromptonacademy.org.uk.

Please also ensure we have your correct email address as Brompton Academy will send all future communications by email.

Emergencies: Please ensure the Academy has an emergency contact number for you, should we need to contact you (see Accidents).

Environment: The students and staff all take a pride in and responsibility for caring for the new learning environment in which they work (see Litter).

Equal Opportunities: All students (whatever their background, religion, sexuality, sexual orientation, class, culture, creed or colour) can expect to have the same educational opportunities offered to them following the policies of the 1988 Education Act 1993 act and 2006 acts.

The Academy has a Single Equalities policy.

Equipment: All students should bring their charged iPad, pens, pencils, ruler, sharpener and PE kit to Academy in a proper Academy bag. They should be properly equipped for whatever lessons they have. Students are allocated a locker to assist them with the storage of their bags and equipment (see Lockers).

Exclusion: Although this happens rarely, if a student has been continually disruptive, sworn at a member of staff, initiated a fight, bullied others or made offensive sexist, racist, or homophobic comments or failed to follow the Academy Code of Conduct then the following actions will apply: they may be excluded for a number of days (FTE), or sent to our Alternative Support Centre at BA or the Exclusion Room (ER). Continued disruption or an unprovoked and vicious assault on another member of the Academy may lead to a permanent exclusion.

Parents/carers will be informed. Please note students who misbehave on the way to and from the Academy will also be subject to the Academy’s disciplinary procedures and sanctions. Please refer to Brompton Academy’s Behaviour Policy.

Executive Principal: The Executive Principal oversees the two academies in the University of Kent Academy Trust (UKAT).

Exclusion Room (ER): The Academy’s internal exclusion sanction is for students in breach of the Academy Code of Conduct, which can be used to prevent a fixed term exclusion.

F Fair Banding: To achieve an all ability intake as far as possible in the selective system, admission to Brompton Academy is through a Fair Banding test, which is a nonverbal reasoning test. Results from this test are then used to place students in one of the Academy’s five ability bands.

Forms: Please ensure that you return forms sent home by the Academy if a reply slip is attached. (It’s worth checking your child’s bag every now and then to find letters sent home!).

Free Academy Meals: Some students may be entitled to free Academy meals.

Please contact Medway Education Department and not the Academy.

They can be contacted on: 01634 306000, Medway Council’s main switchboard at Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR. Fund Raising: We promote community cohesion by encouraging students to support a variety of worthy causes such as Children in Need, Comic Relief, Medway Street Angels and local homeless projects.

Students are involved via their Personal and Professional Development programme or through the Student Voice. Students are made aware of what initiatives we are supporting via assemblies, notice boards and the Academy website (see Website).

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G Games: Games and physical education are compulsory for all students in order to maintain a healthy body and sound level of fitness (see Uniform).

GCSE: The General Certificate of Secondary Education is the external examination that students take in Phase Two. General Data Protection Regulations: Whilst similar to the current Data Protection Act in many ways, there are a few differences concerning how we keep your data safe. Please refer to the Academy Privacy Notices on www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Governors: The Academy has a number of Governors who are responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the Academy.

The Chair of Governors is a member of the University of Kent, the Academy’s Lead sponsor. The list of Governors can be found on our website (see Website).

Grammar Band: The Academy has a grammar band for our most able students.

The students are set within this ability band for both their core and option subjects following academic GCSE courses from Year 9.

H HLTA: Higher Level Teaching Assistants are employed by the academy to support students’ additional learning needs.

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Holidays: The Academy term dates are available to all parents/carers via the website. Holidays should not be taken during term time.

Home to Academy Agreement: You will be asked to sign an agreement on entry to the Academy which says what the Academy will provide for your children, what the Academy expects of you and what we both expect of your child.

Hospital: In the event of a major accident, students will be taken to the Medway Maritime Hospital (see Accidents and Emergencies).

I iBAR: The iBar is available for students and staff to access support, advice and assistance for any concerns regarding their iPad or other ICT issues. The iBar is located in the Keynes Mini School and is available during break and lunch times for students and staff to visit. If you have any concerns or worries regarding your iPad please contact the iBar ASAP. All breakages must be referred to the iBar immediately.

Illness: If a student is taken ill at the Academy during the day he or she must report to the Attendance Team or Learning Coach (see Accidents, Emergencies and Hospital).

Internet: The Academy is connected to the Internet and students can use the Internet providing you, as parents/carers, sign the Internet/email user agreement and parental permission form. The Internet is extremely

useful for students to research topics.

The Academy has its own website, www.bromptonacademy.org.uk iPad: All students are allocated an iPad through the very affordable scheme that is offered to all parents/carers. There is financial assistance offered to those families who are in need of financial support.

Contact the Director of Business and Finance if you would like to discuss this further.

J Jewellery: Only a watch is allowed – no other jewellery. The Academy will send home any students who persistently challenge the Academy rules on uniform, jewellery, piercings and hairstyles. Please see page 8 for the uniform rules.

K Key Curriculum: These are modules of themed topics, which students study in the Transition Mini Schools. They develop students learning capacities and independent learning skills necessary for preparing for examination courses in Phase Two and Phase Three.

L Lateness: Students should arrive before 8.20am and be on time for all lessons.

If they are late without a legitimate reason, then a detention will be given (see Detention).

Lead Sponsor: The University of Kent is the Lead Sponsor of Brompton Academy.

The University shapes the strategic vision for the Academy and is responsible for its development.

Learning Coaches: These are support members of staff who support Pastoral Leaders within the Academy.

Letters: Please send in a letter to explain your child’s absence after illness (see Absence). Please also ensure letters from the Academy are read and any replies made (see Forms).

Lettings: Businesses, community groups and interest clubs can hire areas of the Academy premises and facilities.

Please contact the Head of Community and Sport on 01634 852341 or email: office@bromptonacademy.org.uk for any queries regarding our Academy facilities.

Litter: All litter should be placed in bins provided and not dropped anywhere (see Environment).

learning by offering reading groups, debate sessions and access to programmes such as Accelerated Reader. Students are encouraged to access the library to extend their study skills and further support learning through a variety of different ways.

Lockers: All students are allocated lockers to store their personal belongings throughout the day. Students are required to pay £5 deposit for the use of their locker and the deposit will be returned when they leave the Academy if the locker is in the same condition as it was at the beginning of the hire period. Students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean and tidy and are not allowed to add any stickers or posters to the outside of the lockers. If students lose their keys, they are required to bring in £5 to pay for a replacement key that will be ordered by the Academy.

Lost Property: Lost items should be reported to Learning Coaches who will direct students to the appropriate place to look for the item(s). Lost property items found by students should be taken to Learning Coaches or Reception. All items of uniform or equipment should be labelled.

Lunchtime: Students are not allowed to leave the premises at lunchtime (see Refectory).

M Marking: Staff should be marking students’ work regularly. If you have any concerns please contact the Head of your child’s Mini School.

Matches/Lighters: These are not allowed on the Academy premises.

Meetings: Staff may contact you to ask you to attend a meeting about your child from time to time (to be arranged at a mutually convenient time).

Mediation Meetings: This is how the Academy deals with, and resolves conflicts between students and/or staff. This involves a meeting between all parties with a mediator to resolve issues amicably. The Pastoral Team usually co-ordinates these meetings.

The Medway Youth Trust: The Medway Youth Trust provides some information advice and guidance for students regarding careers and future educational pathways (see Careers).

Mini Schools: There are five Mini Schools within the Academy. Students are assigned to one of the five Mini Schools and wear the coloured tie of the Mini School.

Mixed Ability: These are classes where students of all abilities are taught.

Library: The Academy has an excellent library facility that houses books, publications, magazines and a suite of iMacs. The library encourages active

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Mobile Phones: Students are allowed to have them on their person. However, they must be switched off at all times. If a mobile phone goes missing, the Academy will not investigate or take any responsibility for that phone. In emergencies, students are allowed to use the office phone at break or lunchtime (at a discretionary charge of 25p to a landline or 50p to a mobile).

MP3 Players: These are allowed in the Academy, but only to be used at lunch/ break times. The Academy does not accept responsibility for these items if they go missing.

Multi-Cultural: The Academy is committed to multicultural policies, ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all students (see Equal Opportunities).

N Non-Uniform Day: A couple of times a year students are allowed to come to the Academy in their own choice of clothing for a small sum of money which will be collected for either the Academy Fund or a chosen charity, e.g., Children in Need, Demelza etc.

Notes: (See Absence, Forms, Letters and Uniform).

No Smoking: Brompton Academy is a non-smoking site. Anyone found smoking on site; staff, visitor or student will be liable for a fine under new legislation that came in on July 1st 2007. This applies to anywhere on the Academy site – indoors and outdoors.

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P Parental Responsibility: The Academy needs to know the names and addresses of all those who have legal parental responsibility, including any details of contact orders for separated parents (such information will be treated in the strictest confidence). Legally the Academy is obliged to send educational information to anyone who has parental responsibility as defined in law.

Pastoral Rooms: There are several Pastoral rooms across the Academy. If a student exhibits poor behaviour in lessons they may be sent to a Pastoral room to ‘cool off’ and for guidance from the Pastoral Team before being reintegrated into lessons.

Personal Tutor: All students are allocated a Personal Tutor who looks after their needs and meets regularly with them to support their learning and develop their self esteem and aspirations.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PPD): This is a course undertaken by all students within their year groups. More information about this course is available in the Curriculum section of this directory.

Phase One: Younger students (11, 12 and some 13 year olds) are in Phase One, which is the Transition stage between Primary school and Phase Two. Phase Two: These are older students (13, 14, 15 and some 16 year olds) who will complete public examination courses at GCSE level or equivalent.

Phase Three: These are 16, 17, 18 and 19 year old students who are in the UKAT Sixth Form Centre studying Advanced level qualifications in readiness for entering university, apprenticeships or employment (see UKAT Sixth Form Centre).

Principal: The Principal is the head of the Academy. If you wish to see the Principal please phone the Academy to arrange an appointment.

R REACH: Alternative to a fixed term exclusion (FTE) to provide support for students at risk of receiving a FTE. Registers: All students are registered in every lesson, every day. It is a legal requirement that parents/carers ensure their children attend the Academy every day during the academic year. Failure to do so may result in court action, fines or imprisonment for parents/carers.

Refectory: The Academy has a restaurant run by Chartwells offering a refectory service. A variety of hot and cold meals and snacks are offered at lunchtime and break time. All food purchased at the refectory must be eaten in the designated spaces (see Free Academy Meals).

Refernow: Refernow is a one stop shop for students, parents/carers and staff to request support. Support may be required for a student in need of some kind of emotional support or it might be learning support that is required such as Language for Learning or subject specific support.

Anyone can make a referral by accessing our website and sending an email: refernow@bromptonacademy.org.uk or by phoning the Academy on 01634 852341.

Reports: Parents and carers will receive progress reports approximately three times throughout the year.

Rewards: The Academy believes in celebrating and promoting positive achievements for all students. Students are awarded points that equate to gift vouchers for success in the following areas; academic attendance, progress and attainment, pastoral, community Academy service and positive representation through participating in key roles such as student leaders, members of the Mini School Student Voice.

Points are allocated by staff and recorded through our management information system (SIMS). We reward students every term with awards such as Ethos Stars, Subject Stars and Attendance Stars. Mini Schools engage in healthy competitions against each other encouraging students to achieve as many points as possible.

S SENCO: The role of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is to ensure that students with learning difficulties and additional needs are identified, tracked and well supported to ensure that they make good progress in lessons and over time.

The SENCO also enhances the related skills of the teachers to maximise the quality of teaching of their students with special educational needs. If you wish to make an appointment to see the SENCO please contact the Academy via phone or email.

Sex & Relationships Policy: All students receive information and advice regarding Health and Sex Education within the Personal and Professional Development programme (PPD).

Special Educational Needs: If you are worried about your child’s progress, please contact the SENCO.

Sickness: If your child is sick, please notify the Attendance Team at the Academy by telephoning: 01634 852341, and by letter upon their return (see Absence).

Student Voice: These are voluntary groups of students that represent their Academy. The Student Voice looks at how they can develop the Academy for the needs and interests of the students.

SIMS: This is the name of the Academy’s computerised management information system.

Soccer Elite Football Academy: The Football Academy is open to students in Phase Three who are required to have a good standard of playing football and a passion to improve and build essential skills within the game. The programme offers many different A Levels and BTEC courses within the UKAT Sixth Form which students are able to choose from. Students can complete a level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport (equivalent to 1 A level) and other subjects of their choice (equivalent to 1 A level).

Smoking: This is illegal on the Academy site. This applies to all staff, students, parents/carers and visitors to the Academy (see No Smoking).

Snow: Closures due to snow will be notified via the Academy’s website at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk. We will also endeavour to send you a text message or email so please ensure we have your up to date mobile number and email address.

Do not believe rumours that the Academy is shut – we will do all we can to keep open.

Sports Day: An annual event held in Term 6.

Student Pass: If a student needs to leave the Academy during the day to attend the dentist or doctor (or any other reasons supported by a parent/carer note) they must obtain a Student Pass from the Attendance Team. They should carry this with them when attending appointments to show the Police or Educational Welfare Officer who may well be doing truancy sweeps in the area.

Syllabuses/Schemes of Work: Relate to information about individual subject content and how learning is taught at the Academy.

T Timetable: Students follow a timetable and every student receives a copy of his/her timetable on their iPad, which tells him/her what he/she has on each day at what time and where. Please keep a copy/note of it at home. If a student requires a printed copy there will be a charge of 25p per copy.

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Trips: A number of trips are held each year.

All students are welcome to go on them providing they apply to the member of staff organising them. Written consent will be required from you before your son/daughter is permitted to go.

Uniform: If for medical reasons a student is unable to wear part of the uniform for a day, an explanatory note should be provided by the parent/carer for the Learning Coach of the relevant year group. In all other circumstances students will be sent home for a short time to change into the correct uniform and will be expected to return promptly to the Academy. Students who return later than the permitted time will result in an authorised absence. As a last resort students will be required to borrow suitable clothing from the Academy for the day.

Truancy: Students found to be truanting from the Academy will be dealt with by the Attendance Advisory Practitioner and parents/carers will be contacted (see Attendance).

Uniformbase: The name of the retailer that sells the Academy uniform.

The website address for Uniformbase is: www.uniformbase.co.uk. A direct link has been set up on our website (see Website).

Trainers: These are not part of the Academy uniform and are only allowed for PE and not in lessons. Please note, trainers for PE must not be black soled, they must be non-marking trainers to avoid marking the sports floors.

U UKAT: Is the acronym for the University of Kent Academies Trust. The newly established UKAT is responsible for the governance of Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar School for Girls.

UKAT Sixth Form Centre: These are 16, 17, 18 and 19 year old students who are in Phase Three studying Advanced level qualifications in readiness for entering university, apprenticeships or employment (see Phase Three).

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University of Kent Ambassadors: The University of Kent deploy some of their undergraduate and postgraduate students to support our Academy students. These people are called University Ambassadors.

V VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (VLE): The virtual learning environment is an area where teachers and students can place and share learning resources, tasks and completed and marked work. It can also be used to keep a record of each student’s learning experiences.

W Website: Brompton Academy has its own website: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Work Experience: All students in Phase Three complete work experience placements in local and national firms/factories/offices etc, to help them gain an insight into the world of work.

Work Permit: Students under 16 who wish to work part time should obtain a work permit from Medway Education Department.

World of Work (WOW): The WOW programme offers Phase Three students the opportunity to be employed at the Academy as staff in various paid roles, for a few hours each week. This supports their development in work-based skills.

Privacy notice for Parents/Carers Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data that we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing ‘privacy notices’ (sometimes called ‘fair processing notices’) to individuals where we are processing their personal data.

This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about students.

• Details of any support received, including care packages, plans and support providers • Photographs • CCTV images captured in school We may also hold data about students that we have received from other organisations, including other schools, local authorities and the Department for Education.

Brompton Academy are the ‘data controller’ for the purposes of data protection law.

Why we use this data

Our Data Protection Officer is Caroline Jennings.

• Support student learning

We use this data to:

• Monitor and report on progress The personal data we hold Personal data that we may collect, use, store and share (when appropriate) about students includes, but is not restricted to: • Contact details, contact preferences, date of birth, identification documents • Results of internal assessments and externally set tests • Student and curricular records • Characteristics, such as ethnic background, eligibility for free school meals, or special educational needs

• Provide appropriate pastoral care • Protect student welfare • Assess the quality of our services • Administer admissions waiting lists • Comply with the law regarding data sharing Our legal basis for using this data We only collect and use students’ personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we process it where:

• Exclusion information

• We need to comply with a legal obligation

• Details of any medical conditions, including physical and mental health

• We need it to perform an official task in the public interest

Less commonly, we may also process students’ personal data in situations where: • We have obtained consent to use it in a certain way • We need to protect the individual’s vital interests (or someone else’s interests) Where we have obtained consent to use students’ personal data, this consent can be withdrawn at any time. We will make this clear when we ask for consent, and explain how consent can be withdrawn.

Some of the reasons listed above for collecting and using students’ personal data overlap, and there may be several grounds which justify our use of this data.

Collecting this information While the majority of information we collect about students is mandatory, there is some information that can be provided voluntarily.

Whenever we seek to collect information from you or your child, we make it clear whether providing it is mandatory or optional. If it is mandatory, we will explain the possible consequences of not complying.

• Attendance information • Safeguarding information

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How we store this data

• Health authorities

Youth support services

We keep personal information about students while they are attending our school. We may also keep it beyond their attendance at our school if this is necessary in order to comply with our legal obligations. Our Records Management Policy sets out how long we keep information about students and is available on request from the Data Protection Officer.

• Health and social welfare organisations

Once our students reach the age of 13, we are legally required to pass on certain information about them to Medway Youth Trust, as it has legal responsibilities regarding the education or training of 13 – 19 year-olds.

Data sharing We do not share information about students with any third party without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so.

Where it is legally required, or necessary (and it complies with data protection law) we may share personal information about students with: • Medway Local Authority – to meet our legal obligations to share certain information with it, such as safeguarding concerns and exclusions • The Department for Education • The Student’s family and representatives • Examining bodies • Ofsted • Suppliers and service providers – to enable them to provide the service we have contracted them for • Financial organisations such as the Educational School Funding Agency • University of Kent – our sponsors

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• Professional advisers and consultants • Charities and voluntary organisations • Police forces, courts, tribunals • Medway Education Business Partnerships National Student Database We are required to provide information about students to the Department for Education as part of statutory data collections such as the school census.

Some of this information is then stored in the National Student Database (NPD), which is owned and managed by the Department for Education and provides evidence on school performance to inform research.

The database is held electronically so it can easily be turned into statistics. The information is securely collected from a range of sources including schools, local authorities and exam boards.

The Department for Education may share information from the NPD with other organisations which promote children’s education or wellbeing in England. Such organisations must agree to strict terms and conditions about how they will use the data.

For more information, see the Department’s webpage on how it collects and shares research data.

You can also contact the Department for Education with any further questions about the NPD.

This information enables it to provide youth support services, post-16 education and training services, and careers advisers.

Parents/carers, or students once aged 16 or over, can contact our data protection officer to request that we only pass the individual’s name, address and date of birth to Medway Youth Trust.

Transferring data internationally Where we transfer personal data to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, we will do so in accordance with data protection law.

Parents and Students’ rights regarding personal data Individuals have a right to make a ‘subject access request’ to gain access to personal information that the school holds about them.

Parents/carers can make a request with respect to their child’s data where the child is not considered mature enough to understand their rights over their own data (usually under the age of 12), or where the child has provided consent.

Parents/carers also have the right to make a subject access request with respect to any personal data the school holds about them.

If you make a subject access request, and if we do hold information about you or your child, we will: • Give you a description of it • Tell you why we are holding and processing it, and how long we will keep it for • Explain where we got it from, if not from you or your child • Tell you who it has been, or will be, shared with • Let you know whether any automated decision-making is being applied to the data, and any consequences of this

Individuals also have the right for their personal information to be transmitted electronically to another organisation in certain circumstances.

Complaints

If you would like to make a request please contact our Data Protection Officer.

If you think that our collection or use of personal information is unfair, misleading or inappropriate, or have any other concern about our data processing, please raise this with us in the first instance.

Parents/carers may also request access to their child’s educational record.

To request access, please contact the Data Protection Officer.

We take any complaints about our collection and use of personal information very seriously.

Electronic Marketing Communications From time to time we may use your personal information to communicate marketing information about events, fundraising, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Adult Learning Programmes offered by the school or University of Kent, which we feel are relevant to you. Should you wish to opt out of receiving these communications at any time you can do so by clicking on the link at the end of the marketing email.

Other rights Under data protection law, individuals have certain rights regarding how their personal data is used and kept safe. Further information can be accessed on the ICO website: www.ico.org.uk

• Give you a copy of the information in an intelligible form

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Home-Academy Partnership Agreement 2018–19 In the spirit of mutual support and co-operation for the benefit of all Student Agrees to: • Attend the Academy regularly, on time and in full Academy uniform at all times.

• Respect the Academy and other student’s property and possessions.

• Complete all learning activities in lessons and at home.

• Comply with instructions first time of asking, at all times.

• Abide by the student Code of Conduct and policies.

• Accept responsibility for learning and behaviour.

• Participate in community activities voluntarily or if asked.

Parents / Carers Agrees to: • Encourage and support their child in all that they do.

• Ensure that their son/daughter attends regularly.

• Ensure that their son/daughter comes to the Academy in full uniform with the right equipment and complies with the Academy’s Code of Conduct and Academy policies.

• Inform the Academy attendance office immediately of absence from the Academy or of any problems that might affect the child.

• Attend parent/child/Academy consultation evenings.

• Support our Academy policies.

• Inform the Academy of any change of details or circumstances ASAP. • Support the Academy with any behaviour sanctions and our commitment to maintaining a happy and safe learning environment.

Academy Agrees to: • Provide challenging and motivating lessons.

• Encourage parental/carers involvement at all times and be open and welcoming.

• Ensure parents/carers receive prompt response to any issues they raise.

• Raise concerns with parents/carers as soon as possible and keep parents informed.

• Encourage students in all that they do.

• Deal with any bullying effectively and speedily using the Academy’s policy.

• Create an environment where all students can feel safe and happy.

• Ensure equality of opportunity and treatment for all.

We agree to abide by this agreement.

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Student Code of Conduct The Student Code of Conduct comes from the belief that our community needs to work in harmony; students and staff need to be respectful towards each other and work together to promote a safe learning environment.

• Attend the Academy every day and be on site by 8.35am.

• Bring your PE/Dance Kit in when you have PE and Dance and follow the uniform policy.

• Be punctual to all lessons and ready to learn.

• Keep the classrooms and Academy tidy and clean by not dropping litter. Eating is not allowed in classrooms or corridors.

• Wear the full Academy uniform at all times.

• Engage with your learning in every lesson – ask for help if you need it.

• Good behaviour and manners are expected at all times. Listen and follow instructions from all members of staff without arguing back, interrupting or questioning what has been asked.

• Be polite at all times – never shouting, swearing or physically harming anyone.

Physical contact is not allowed.

• Wearing your uniform means that you are representing Brompton Academy. Your behaviour to and from the Academy must be exemplary.

• Use a bag for everything for all your school equipment; a pencil case with pens, pencils, ruler, sharpener etc, an iPad fully charged and backed up, various exercise books, folders or text books.

• Hot food is only eaten in the Refectory.

• NO chewing gum is allowed at Brompton Academy.

• Treat everyone equally and fairly in line with the Equality Act 2010, by not using discriminatory language or behaviour.

• Seek out a member of staff if you need help with a situation.

• Report any incidents of bullying either of yourself or others immediately to your Learning Coach, Personal Tutor, Refernow, or any member of staff or via the Academy safeguarding app.

• Coats are not worn inside the Academy and must be put in lockers.

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Mini Policies Behaviour Policy This mini version summarises the details of the Brompton Academy Behaviour Policy and does not replace the full Academy policy; it is a concise version. Please refer to the full policy for all detail – this is available on the Academy website and from the Reception.

The full policy can be found at www.bromptonacademy.org.uk We believe that every person at Brompton Academy has the right to feel safe and be able to work and learn in an environment where they are not held back or prevented from learning and achieving by the actions of others.

To promote this we ensure that:

Expectations

Outcomes

All staff and students should be aware of and understand how the Behaviour for Learning system works within the Academy and how it aids and supports good behaviour. The expectations of students, teachers, pastoral leaders, learning coaches, senior staff and support staff are clearly communicated.

Any student failing to follow the classroom expectations should take responsibility for their actions, accept the consequences and improve behaviour to support learning. The Academy community has a responsibility to uphold the behaviour for learning recognising and respecting student’s individuality and diversity.

Students showing unacceptable behaviour may be supported by one or more of the following:

Responsibilities

• Support of outside agencies or where appropriate, referral to SEN provision.

• Every student has a clear understanding of what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour and they see good models of behaviour that lead to outstanding achievement outcomes.

Everyone at the Academy is expected to:

• Staff are provided with clear guidance as to how to deal with issues of poor behaviour and reward positive behaviour.

• Avoid discrimination in any way, shape or form-including verbal derogatory comments.

• Parents/Carers are effectively communicated with at all times.

• Curriculum programmes such as PPD and personal tutoring reinforce positive behaviour.

• The Academy uses a range of sanctions and techniques to improve behaviour.

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• Follow the student code of conduct and classroom expectations.

• Treat each other with mutual respect.

• Use of counselling, mediation and Restorative Justice (RJ) techniques to resolve issues.

• Use of detention system.

• Use of ‘safe seating’.

• Use of the REACH Support Centre.

• Use of ER-Exclusion Room.

• Use of fixed term exclusions.

• Support of the Pastoral Team.

• Permanent exclusion (in extreme cases).

Anti-bullying This mini version summarises the detail of Brompton Academy’s Anti Bullying Policy and does not replace the full Academy policy; it is a concise version. Please refer to the full policy for all details – this is available on the Academy website and from Reception. The full policy can be found at www.bromptonacademy.org.uk We believe that every person at Brompton Academy has the right to feel safe from intimidation and bullying. It is our intention to take every incident of reported bullying seriously.

To promote this we ensure: • Students and staff have a clear understanding of what constitutes bullying or intimidating behaviour.

Expectations

Outcomes

All staff and students should be aware of the Anti-bullying Policy within the Academy and how it aids and supports victims of bullying.

Strategies to reduce bullying:

Any student experiencing bullying (including cyber bullying) should be confident in how to seek support through peer mentors, teachers, learning coaches, support staff and senior staff.

Any student involved in bullying should know the expectations placed upon them and have the opportunity, initially to put right the mistake through the mediation system, but should recognise that persistent and wilful bullying may result in permanent exclusion.

Everyone at Brompton Academy has a responsibility to prevent bullying of any kind.

• Staff are provided with clear guidance as to how to deal with issues of bullying.

Responsibilities

• Students know that incidents of bullying should be referred to the Pastoral Team.

Everyone in our Academy is expected to show respect for other people.

• Refernow.

• Mediation with a learning coach, student advocate or a named member of staff.

• Support group approach.

• Peer mediation.

• Personal and Professional Development Programme.

• Use of a therapist where appropriate.

• Assemblies.

• Transitions Programmes.

• Email system – beatbullying@ bromptonacademy.org.uk

• The Academy use a range of interventions and sanctions to stop bullying.

• The Academy curriculum programmes.

• Allow students to discuss bullying and how to prevent it and deal with it.

• The Academy ensures communication with victims, their parents/carers and the perpetrator(s), is clear and speedy.

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Single Equalities must tell someone. Don’t keep it to yourself or ignore it, report your concerns to refernow@bromptonacademy.org.uk

This mini version summarises the detail of Brompton Academy’s Single Equalities Policy and does not replace the full Academy policy; it is a concise version.

Please refer to the full policy for all detail – this is available on the Academy website and from Reception. The full policy can be found at www.bromptonacademy.org.uk

• Stating that no individual has the right to harass, insult or cause offence to anyone else.

How will we challenge discrimination?

Brompton Academy will not tolerate discrimination in any form. We will:

What is Equality?

• Ensure our teaching methods and resources recognise diversity and differences.

• Support and protect any victims.

Equality is about promoting equal opportunity for all our students and nurturing good relationships between individuals and groups ensuring discrimination is challenged wherever it occurs.

Brompton Academy aims to educate every student to value each other’s’ worth regardless of race, culture, social background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

We promote equality through: • Valuing every individual.

• Recognising the differences and diversity within our community and the tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

• Promoting a caring Academy based on understanding, compassion, mutual respect and fundamental British values; including democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty.

• Opposing and challenging discrimination in any form.

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• To protect vulnerable individuals from being radicalised or exposed to extremist views.

• That all students will understand the dangers of radicalisation and exposure to extremist views; building resilience against these and knowing what to do if they experience them.

• Celebrate diversity within our Academy and local community.

• Monitor learning and pastoral data with reference to gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, background and language.

Dealing with Discriminatory Incidents

• Investigate any allegation or incident.

• Warn any student who has been discriminatory that their behaviour is unacceptable, and that further incidents will be sanctioned as necessary.

• Educate the aggressor that discrimination is intolerable under any circumstance.

Outcomes To combat discrimination the Academy will:

• Develop within our Personal and Professional Development programme learning opportunities to discuss equality discrimination issues.

• Refernow.

• Use the behaviour and anti-bullying policies to tackle equality issues as required.

• Use peer mentoring support.

Responsibilities

• Place students in the REACH Support Centre.

It is the responsibility of everyone at Brompton Academy to know what discrimination is and to challenge it. If you are the victim of discrimination or witness anything that makes you uncomfortable you

• Use mediation processes.

• Involve parents/carers.

• Place students in the Exclusion Room.

• Make use of fixed term exclusions.

• Permanently exclude — as a final resort.

ACTIVITIES AND trips Brompton Academy Activity/Trip Consent Form The purpose of the Activity/Trips Consent Form is to obtain consent for your child to participate in all off site educational activities/ trips during the Academy day and for any sporting fixtures after the Academy day. The Activity/Trips Consent Form will be signed for the duration of your child’s education at Brompton Academy (BA). The Activity/Trips Consent Form will collate all information relating to your child’s health and fitness prior to the activities so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate any special needs. (Please note it is your responsibility to update the Academy of any changes or treatments regarding your child’s health ensuring that BA have all the relevant and up to date information that is required to maintain the safety and wellbeing of your child when attending various BA activities/ trips). Information on activities and trips organised by BA can be found at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Academy Trips Brompton Academy believes that educational visits are an integral part of the entitlement of every student for an effective and balanced curriculum. Appropriately planned visits are known to enhance learning and improve attainment, and so form a key part of what makes Brompton Academy a supportive and effective learning environment. The benefits to students to taking part in visits and learning outside the classroom include, social cultural, religious and spiritual wellbeing. We request

that you read the following information and understand the roles and responsibilities of Brompton Academy Parents and Carers in the organisation and delivery of a wide range of activities, trips and excursions.

Examples of some activities / trips at BA Theatre Visits

Museum Visits

Local Businesses

Football, Cricket and Rugby

Kent Universities

Medway Campus

University Visits

Handball / Swimming

Basketball & Netball

Sports Day

Thorpe Park

Medway Park

For further information regarding trips please contact our Educational Visits Co-ordinator on 01634 852341 or email office@bromptonacademy.org.uk Trip Expectations Students will: • Behave in a responsible manner at all times during educational activities/trips.

• Take direction politely and respond quickly to teachers or other nominated supervising staff.

Brompton Academy Responsibilities

• Wear any protective clothing or equipment given by instructors or supervising staff.

• To provide a letter/form for each individual activity/trip that we organise for your child to attend.

• Wear relevant clothing or equipment safely and not interfere with it whilst it’s being worn.

• When planning trips, we adhere to strict DFE guidelines to ensure the Health and Safety of our students.

• Follow Health & Safety procedures.

• For any higher risk activities, we will provide an additional Consent Form.

• Follow all additional behavioural code associated with their environment or venue, e.g. Respecting all flora and fauna, footpaths, walls and hedges.

Parent/Carer Responsibilities

• Always take their litter away.

• Parent/Carer updates Brompton Academy of any medical or contact details which might change during the course of your child’s education at Brompton Academy.

For any updates about your child, please obtain the Change of Details form from www.bromptonacademy.org.uk and use this form to notify us of any changes.

• Parent/Carer will inform and update Brompton Academy of any changes or special transport/dismissal/pick up arrangements for their child.

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Policy for Media Images Photographs and media images for Brompton Academy and family use are a source of innocent pleasure and pride, which can enhance the self-esteem of young people and their families. Parents/Carers are not required to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 when taking photographs for their own private use of their children at an organised event. Parents/Carers should not be stopped taking photographs for their own private use because of concerns relating to the contravention of the Data Protection Act. However we must always be mindful of the need to safeguard the welfare of young people in our Academy, particularly around issues of child protection and data protection. This policy will apply to all forms of publications; print, film, video, DVD, digital and in the professional media.

Consent Forms • On joining the Academy all Parents/ Carers will be asked to sign a consent form to gain permission to publish photographs in public places (including websites).

• The onus is on Parents/Carers to inform the Academy in writing if there is any need to alter consent, e.g. for reasons of child protection.

A guide for Parents/Carers who wish to use photography and/or film an Academy event.

Generally photographs and film for Brompton Academy and family use are a source of innocent pleasure and pride, which can make young people and their families feel good about themselves. By following some simple guidelines we can proceed safely and with regard to the law.

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• Remember that Parents/Carers and others, attend Brompton Academy events at the invitation of the Principal and governors.

• The Principal and governors have the responsibility to decide if photography and filming of Academy performances is permitted.

• The Principal and governors have the responsibility to decide the conditions that will apply so that young people are kept safe, and that the performance is not disrupted and young people and staff are not distracted.

• Parents and Carers can use photographs and films taken at an Academy event for their own personal use only. Such photos and videos must not be sold and must not be put on the web/internet/social media. To do so would likely break Data Protection legislation.

• Recording or/photographing other than for your own private use would require the consent of all the other Parents/ Carers whose children may be included in the images.

• Parents and Carers must follow guidance from staff as to when photography and filming is permitted and where to stand in order to minimise disruption to the activity.

• Parents and Carers must not photograph or film young people changing for performances or events.

• Only images of young people suitably dressed will be allowed to reduce the risk of images being used

inappropriately. Special consideration will be given to photographs taken during PE (Sports Day), swimming and performing arts.

• If you are accompanied or represented by people that Academy staff do not recognise they may need to check who they are, if they are using a camera or video recorder.

• Remember that for images taken on mobiles phones the same rules apply as for other photography, you should recognise that any pictures taken are for personal use only.

Young people who should not be identified Every effort will be made by the Academy to prevent capturing of the image of any young person who should not be identified. Parents/ Carers should ensure their children and the Academy are informed if they should not be photographed, and students must act to make any photographer aware of this. Please use your camera and video courteously.

Conditions External Media photographing and filming The media operate under their own Code of practice. Photographs taken by the media are usually exempt from the Data Protection Act. Official school photographers officially own the photos they have taken, they will only be able to use these photos for the specific purposes that parents and/or students consented to at the time the photos

Student Medication were taken. If the photographer wishes to subsequently use photos for purposes not initially consented to, they will need new parental and/or student consent.

CCTV (where installed) Our CCTV will be operated in accordance with the principles of data protection.

1. Consent is valid from the date the consent form is signed. Consent can be withdrawn by contacting the school office.

2. We will not use the personal details or full names (which means first name and surname) of any child or adult in a photograph on our website, social media, in our Academy prospectus or in any of our other printed publications (unless required for assessment purposes).

3. If we use photographs of individual students, we will not use the full name of that child in the accompanying text or photo caption.

4. We may use group or class photographs or footage with very general labels, such as “a science lesson” or “making Christmas decorations”.

5. We will only use images of students who are suitably dressed, to reduce the risk of such images being used inappropriately.

All student medication requires a completed Medical Consent Form, which confirms details of the medication that is prescribed for the student and information regarding how the medication is to be administered. Medical Consent Forms can be downloaded from the Academy website, alternatively can be collected from the Academy’s Reception.

In the event that a student needs emergency treatment the Academy will telephone the emergency services and will then telephone the contact persons as provided by you in the priority order that you have given.

A member of staff should it be necessary will accompany the student to hospital and remain until your arrival.

Please note that telephone consent will not be accepted.

Medical Consent Forms will be renewed throughout the academic year to ensure that any changes are picked up and medication is changed, updated or destroyed.

All student medication is based with the Community Team at the Academy. Students should collect their medication from the Community office during the Academy day. Students are not permitted to carry any medication around with them during the Academy day. All medication must be in its original packaging with the original pharmacy label stating the child’s name, medication and dosage and handed to Julia Culham in the Community office.

Please contact Julia Culham regarding any questions or concerns around student medication by emailing juliaculham@ bromptonacademy.org.uk or by telephoning 01634 852341.

If your child is in the Eliot Centre, please ensure that all medication is handed to Cami Debont in the Eliot Centre office.

If you should have any questions or concerns around student medication in the Eliot Centre please contact camidebont@ bromptonacademy.org.uk

If your child is taking regular prescribed medication or short term medication, such as antibiotics (which are not expected to last more than one week), you will still need to complete the Medical Consent Form, as mentioned above.

6. Images taken at out of hours Academy events, e.g. Fete, achievements events etc may be used to promote the Academy. These images will be used in an appropriate context.

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Additional Needs At some point in their learning journey at the Academy, students may experience learning difficulties of varying degrees and for various different reasons. For most, the needs are short lived and overcome through sensitive awareness and careful planning.

However, for some, their educational needs are more profound where certain skills have not been fully developed and are, as a result, impeding progress. For example, perhaps reading ability is limited or perhaps writing skills are weak, and therefore they need additional help.

Students with learning difficulties and those with additional needs are placed on the Additional Educational Needs Register and their progress is carefully supported and tracked. Additional support for these students may be provided by teachers and curriculum assistants at the Academy including literacy support which is delivered in small groups. The Local Authority awards students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs for students who have the most complex educational needs.

Brompton Academy prides itself on being an inclusive Academy, catering for all its students’ needs. Please contact the SENCO if you wish to discuss your child’s needs.

Reading at Home How you can help to extend your child’s vocabulary and reading skills – from those with fluent reading skills to those with learning difficulties.

• Hear your child read aloud (it doesn’t matter how old they are) (Books/ magazines or use your iPad).

• Begin with short sessions – no more than 10 minutes, two or three times per week.

• Encourage him/her to guess words.

Don’t stop him/her if he/she reads a word incorrectly but makes sense of the story.

• Don’t worry if he/she doesn’t know a word, let him/her have a go and, if he/she doesn’t get it right, tell him/ her the word and carry on.

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• Let him/her use a dictionary to look up the meaning of words and then get him/her to use the word in a sentence to you.

• Have a break after about 5 minutes and talk about the story or article, e.g., what will happen next, what did you find out?

What to Read?

Any book – fiction or non-fiction, newspaper, magazine, books or online publications on the iPad etc.

Why Read at Home?

• Perhaps you could read to him/her occasionally.

Regular reading practice helps your child with all his/her Academy work. It develops his/her knowledge, understanding, and general curiosity and interest about the world.

• Encourage him/her to read on his/ her own.

Above all, it should also be fun and your iPad will help revolutionise reading with your child!

HOME STUDY Your child will be required to complete home learning activities whilst at the Academy. This is often completed on their iPad via the Academy’s virtual learning platform Edmodo.

Home study can come in a variety of different forms such as creating posters and mind maps, to completing independent research, pre-reading tasks and past paper exam questions. Edmodo will provide your child with easy access to online learning that can be looked at and used anywhere at anytime.

How can you support your child?

There are various ways in which you can help your child with his/her work. Please talk to your son/daughter about his/her learning and check the following things: • Check he/she is enjoying their time at the Academy.

• Check that he/she feels positive about the teaching and lessons.

• Check his/her books are marked.

• Help your son/daughter to read at home.

• Check that he/she takes the correct equipment necessary for a good start to each lesson every day, i.e. charged iPad kept in its Academy approved case and looked after carefully, pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, sharpener, PE kit (if necessary), etc.

• Attend Family and Adult Learning opportunities to help you support your child’s learning as we offer bespoke learning programmes that will have a direct impact on your child’s learning at the Academy.

In addition, it is important that you praise, encourage and teach self-discipline to your child and encourage him/her to always be polite and respectful of fellow students and staff alike.

• Check that he/she is wearing the correct uniform.

• Keep a copy of his/her timetable on the wall at home or stored on a mobile device so you can access this easily.

• Come to regular Parent/Carer consultation evenings to motivate and support your son/daughter.

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Any issues?

What can you do?

If you are not satisfied with any aspect of the Academy or your child’s education, please contact his/her Personal Tutor in the first instance. If the matter concerns members of staff, please contact the Principal or one of the Assistant Principals.

Please feel confident to telephone, we are here to help.

Likewise, if there are things which you feel we ought to know (e.g. problems at home) which might affect your son/daughter at the Academy, please let his/her Personal Tutor know or the Pastoral Team.

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Complaints Procedure If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the Academy you have the right to redress through the Academy’s formal complaints procedure. Initially parents/carers should try to resolve issues within the informal level and only then if still dissatisfied, should parents/carers pursue a complaint through higher level channels.

In essence if you are still not satisfied after you have spoken to your child’s Personal Tutor, or the Subject Leader or the Pastoral Team please put your complaint in writing to the Principal. You can access the Academy’s Complaints procedures on our website www.bromptonacademy.org.uk

If you still feel that the matter has not been dealt with properly, please write to the Chair of Governors, c/o Brompton Academy.

Useful names and addresses Brompton Academy Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5HT Tel: 01634 852341 Email: office@bromptonacademy.org.uk www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Attendance Team c/o Brompton Academy (address as above) Tel: 01634 852341 Chairperson of Governors: Mr David Nightingale c/o Brompton Academy (address as above) Tel: 01634 852341 Academy’s Careers Advisor: Mrs Murphy (address as above) Tel: 01634 852341

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Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT Tel: 01634 852341 Email: office@bromptonacademy.org.uk www.bromptonacademy.org.uk