ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Creating opportunities to achieve, develop and excel in a challenging world.
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Lea Valley High School
School Governors
Admission to Lea Valley High School
Charging and Remission Policy
Pauline Smith
If there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to applicants in the following order:
LA
John Boast
1. Children in public care (looked after children).
Ian Fairclough
The Governors recognise that the education provided at the school should be free of charge if it takes place wholly or mainly during school hours. This means that neither the students nor the parents may be required to pay for or supply any books, musical instrument or other equipment provided during school hours. However, should any equipment or materials issued to students not be returned in good order, then parents will be liable for replacement costs. The school will also charge for replacing lost or damaged exercise books.
Community Stephen Jakubowski (Chair)
Angela Byrne
Kim Manley
George Reeve Victor Harris Parent
Christine Ayton
Paula Forgenie Serah Tuncay Staff Helen Roberts
Joanna Tate
Principal
Janet Cullen
2. Children for whom a particular school is appropriate on exceptional medical grounds. Such applications will be considered under this criterion only if they are supported by an attached written statement from a doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the child’s medical need and the school requested. 3. Children with a brother or sister (sibling) who will be attending the school at the time of proposed admission. The children concerned must be living at the same address. 4. Children living nearest to the school measured ‘as the crow flies’, that is, in a straight line from the child’s home to the main entrance of the school (travel by private car or public transport will not be taken into account). When it is not possible to admit all applicants to a particular school within any criterion, priority will be given to those living closest to the school, measured as in criterion 4 above. Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place at a school if it is named in their Statement in accordance with the Education Act 1996 and the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
Our Vision Creating opportunities to achieve develop and excel in a challenging world
Definition of sibling: The local authority defines siblings as a brother or sister living at the same address on the date when the applicant would be admitted. For primary to secondary transfer, sibling priority will only be given where the older sibling will still be attending the school in the September that the younger child joins. The term ‘sibling’ means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousins. The children concerned must be living at the same address. Proof of the relationship may be requested.
Information, Advice, Guidance and Enterprise We believe that all our students should have access to high quality resources to plan their future life choices. We have a clear programme working with external agencies and employers to guide our students into making the most appropriate decisions to establish their economic wellbeing. Our curriculum allows students to be flexible in course choices and to build their portfolio of academic and vocational qualifications. Students are taught how to access information and where to find help and advice as well as participate in activities that help them gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situations. Impartial guidance and specialist support also helps students to understand themselves and their aspirations and ambitions. In Year 10 students participate in work experience. This taste of life in the workplace is valuable for each individual student and enables the school to forge strong links with the local community. Our Aim Higher programme, which is open to students from all years, promotes the value of higher education and has been successful in encouraging all Post 16 students to apply for university.
A Specialist Sports College
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Sex and Relationship Education
The Curriculum Key Stage Three
14–19 Pathways
Sex and relationship education is taught through the Life Skills programme with an emphasis on respect and responsibility. Parents will be informed prior to these lessons and are entitled to withdraw their child from this element of the course. In Science we teach the biological aspects of human reproduction in line with the National Curriculum, which is compulsory for all students.
On entering the school, students are placed into mixed ability tutor groups. A student will remain in the same tutor group for five years. The tutor groups are named after sports heroes and each tutor group forms part of our vertical House System. Our Life Skills programme is delivered to students in their tutor groups.
Our vertical curriculum introduces choice in every academic year from Year 9 onwards, which in total enables students to study five option choices over three years at level two or GCSE. Each option subject is taught over one academic year and students build a portfolio of qualifications over this period. Students take one choice in Year 9 and two subjects in Year 10 and two in Year 11. There is a wide range of subjects available and these include both academic and vocational pathways.
Complaints Procedure If any parent has a complaint about the delivery of the curriculum or any other element of school life, they should, in the first instance, contact the Principal. All complaints will be investigated and the complainant informed of the outcome. Should the complainant wish to pursue the matter, then our policy includes the referral to the governing body.
In Year 7 students are taught Mathematics and Science in sets according to prior attainment and these sets are reviewed regularly throughout Key Stage 3. English and Technology are taught in mixed ability groups. PE and Performing Arts are delivered through single sex groups. In Year 7 and 8, Geography, History and RE will be taught as Humanities and as separate subjects in Year 9. Humanities, ICT, Music and Modern Foreign Languages are taught in Learning Groups which are also set by ability. Students will continue to study either French or Spanish whichever they studied in KS2 and our Able, Gifted and Talented students have the opportunity to study both languages. The school has fully embedded Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, which are delivered through all areas of the curriculum. We have introduced Skill Development Days each term where the timetable is suspended for the whole school, providing an extended period of time for students to engage in projects and visits. Our Further Learning Opportunities booklets produced by every subject area for each half term ensure that students have a range of activities available to them which reinforce and extend their learning. Work is differentiated to challenge students of all levels and level descriptors support students’ self-assessment of their own progress.
Students will continue to study a core of English, Mathematics, Science, RE and PE in addition to their option choices. GCSE in French/Spanish will be offered to the students currently studying both languages in Year 7 and 8. They will have the opportunity to continue to study both subjects into Year 10 through their options. All students sit GCSE Maths, English and PE at the end of Year 10. Those who achieve a grade A or A* begin AS courses in Year 11 and complete the A2 in Year 12 or 13, under our Fast Track programme. Our vertical curriculum ensures that students on Level 2/GCSE programmes at Post 16 have access to the full range of subject choices, keeping open their pathway into tertiary and higher education. For students wishing to go to university or wishing to enter the workforce at a managerial level, we have a wide range of academic and applied GCEs at AS/A2, in addition to a number of vocational pathways. Our innovative curriculum design allows students to progress though the curriculum at a pace that is suited to their ability. Our ‘Stage not Age’ approach to learning where students study in vertical mixed age groups has been key to the school’s examination success.
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Lea Valley High School
Lunchtime Arrangements We expect all students to remain on the school premises during the lunch period. We operate a cashless cafeteria service offering nutritionally balanced meals. Alternatively students can bring a packed lunch.
Home Learning Home Learning is an essential part of a student’s education. In Years 7, 8, and 9 students use the Further Learning Opportunities Booklets. The recommended time in Year 7 for working at home is thirty minutes per subject. In Years 8 and 9, it is forty minutes per subject. In Years 10 and 11, students are expected to work for two hours each evening Monday to Thursday and four hours at the weekend.
Student Voice Students are encouraged to contribute to school life and are involved in decision making through our school councils.
Uniform 2010–2011
Year Councils
Girls’ Uniform
Year Group Councils meet every half term and these meetings are chaired by the Director of Year or attached member of the leadership team. The councils are made up of representatives from each form, elected democratically by form members. A suggestion box, situated in the library, enables ideas and concerns from individual students to be heard. Each Year Council selects two members to join the School Council.
Blazer: Plain dark navy with school logo
Student Learning Council This was formed in September 2004 to act as a voice for the student body to report to the Principal regularly regarding how students feel about the quality of their learning experiences. The meetings take place every half term with representatives from all key stages in the school attending. The representatives act as ‘lead learners’ sharing their training with other members of their learning group in order to support progress. Members of the Learning Council attend the full School Council.
Skirt: Straight or box pleat in dark navy or Trousers: Plain dark navy
PE Kit All items are compulsory and are branded with the Lea Valley High School and Sports College logo. White polo shirt
Shirt: White
Navy blue shorts
Tie: School tie – blue and green
Navy blue socks
V-neck jumper: Plain dark navy with school logo
Navy blue tracksuit top (optional)
Socks: Plain navy/white (knee high socks)
Trainers
Shoes: Black leather with low or flat heels. Canvas shoes or trainers are not acceptable. Outdoor coats: Plain navy or black (must not have a non-school logo)
Boys’ Uniform Blazer Plain dark navy with school logo Trousers Plain dark navy Shirt White Tie: School tie – blue and green V-neck jumper: Plain dark navy with school logo
School Council
Socks: Plain navy/white
Full School Council meetings take place half termly and are chaired by the Head Boy or Girl. A “cabinet” of members from the different Student Councils meet each term with the Principal for lunch. Views from the School Council will be represented to the Senior Leadership Team and the Governing Body.
Shoes: Black leather. Canvas shoes or trainers are not acceptable. There should be no head-wear at all in school. Baseball caps will be confiscated. However If your child needs to wear a head covering for religious observance, this must be plain black or dark navy.
Navy blue tracksuit bottoms (optional)
Jewellery and Make-up Jewellery and make-up are not considered appropriate for school. Only one small earring /or stud is allowed in each ear. No other facial or body piercings are allowed. A maximum of one small ring may be worn on the finger. NB Rings must be removed for PE and Technology lessons, and the school will not accept liability for the loss of jewellery.
Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices Parents/carers can take the decision to allow their child to bring a mobile phone into school. However if a phone is seen or used within the school site it will be confiscated and only returned to the parent/carer on the last Thursday of each half term. The date will be advised in advance. The school will take no liability for loss or damage to any mobile or other electronic devices.
A Specialist Sports College
Enrichment and our Student Pledge Enrichment is key to students’ development at Lea Valley High School, supporting the curriculum, enhancing achievement, engaging students, in the enjoyment of learning. Our pledge is to provide the opportunity for all students to:
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Term Dates 2010 – 2011 Term Dates 2011 – 2012 AUTUMN TERM 2010
AUTUMN TERM 2011
Start Wednesday 1 September
Start
Monday 1 September
Half Term
25–29 October inclusive
Half Term
25–29 October inclusive
Finish
Friday 17 December
Finish
Friday 16 December
SPRING TERM 2011
SPRING TERM 2012
• Participate in an educational visit.
Start
Tuesday 4 January
Start
Tuesday 3 January
• Attend an artistic or sporting event at a major venue.
Half Term
21–25 February inclusive
Half Term
13–17 February inclusive
Finish
Friday 8 April
Finish
Friday 30 March
• Participate in an event, either sporting or the arts, that involves either performing or helping with the production.
Easter
22–25 April
SUMMER TERM 2011
• Work as a team to plan, deliver and evaluate a project from beginning to end.
Start
Tuesday 26 April
Half Term
30 May – 3 June inclusive
• Help others through voluntary activities or charity events. • Stay overnight away from home, enjoying the experience of spending time with peers or those in other year groups. The wide range of extended curriculum activities include: lunchtime clubs, after school learning, outdoor pursuits, interschool activities. Each term there are dedicated enrichment weeks.
School Day 8.45 – 9.15
Tutor Time
9.15 – 10.15 Period 1 10.15 – 10.30
Break
10.30 – 11.30 Period 2 11.30 – 12.30 Period 3/ Lunch for Key Stage 3 students 12.30 – 13.30 Period 3/ Lunch for Key Stage 4 students 13.30 – 14.30 Period 4 14.30 – 14.35
Break
14.35 – 15.35 Period 5 15.35 End of student day
Finish
Friday 22 July
May Day
2 May
Easter 6–9 April An additional day will be taken to celebrate HM The Queen’s birthday.
SUMMER TERM 2012 Start
Monday 16 April
Half Term
4–8 June inclusive
Finish
Friday 20 July
May Day
7 May
Destinations Summer 2010 Year 11 Leavers = 220
Year 13 Leavers = 71
Sixth Form
131
60%
Higher Education
53
75%
Further Education
69
31%
2
3%
Employment
6
3%
Higher Education (deferred for 1 year)
Other
14
6%
FE
4
6%
Employment
11
15%
Other
1
1%
Examination Results 2010 Key Stage 4 GCSE %
2007
2008
2009
2010
5+ A*–C grades (English & Maths)
30
38
38
43
5+ A*–C grades
39
56
55
52
1+ A*–G grade
99
98
98
99
Avg. Points Score
324.6
382.0
384.5
378.2
Key Stage 5 AS/A2/VCE
2007
2008
2009
2010
Avg. Points Score (UCAS Points)
168.1
168.5
237.6
255.0
Avg. Points Score (DfE Points)
487.0
499.0
618.3
639.5
Rates of Attendance 2009-10 Attendance 92.2%
Unauthorised Absence 4.9%
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Lea Valley High School
Staff List Principal MA, MBA
Vice Principals Tayo Akamo
Mathematics
Bahar Ali
Philippa Bond
MA
BSc
Year 9 Rae Vernon
BA
BA
Shawki Dayekh
Lauren Edwards
Mark Fahey
James Finnegan
BA
Elizabeth Gray
Klaas Luchies
BA
HEd
Debbie Perry
BSc
Ilgin Williams
BA, MA
School Operations Manager Tracey Baxter
CMS
Assistant Principals BSc BA
Sharon Rayner
Anna Schofield
BA
Allison Sramek
BA
BSc
BA
Sports College Director of Specialism Stephanie Holloway BA Partnership Development Manager Tim Perkins BSc Athletics and Multi-Skills Community Coach Julian Golding Competition Manager Sue Chick
Mathematics Lauren Edwards
Science Catherine Seymour Technology Pembe Ismail
Humanities
BSc
GradDipMusic,PGDip (SENCO)
BA, MA
BEd
MA
Juan Fernandez John McIntosh
BSc
BA BA
MA
Sabrina Nayegon BSc
BA
BSc
Irene Ogunseitan
BA
MA
Veronique Torpos
BEd
Kinga Vasjz
BA
Sarah Woolley
Inclusion Donna Billington
LLB
Graniah Douglas
Jamie Slater Paul Turner
BA
Ramona Wilkins
BA
Nathan Woodville
BA
Ilgin Williams
BA
BA, MA
ICT/Business
PE
Michael Boateng
Debbie Bostwick
Julie Bungey
BSc
Caroline Boyce
BA
John Jones-Alleyne Flo Khan
Debbie Perry
BSc, MBA
BSc
Lyndsay Johnson
BSc
Thomas Lally BSc Husnu Oyuncu
Christopher Way Adelaide Yalley
BA
BSc
BA
BEd
BBM
BA
BEd
Stephanie Holloway Laura Hunt
BA
Sara Mussell Ben Siaw
BSc
BA
BA
Joanna Tate
BSc
Modern Languages
BSc
Tamsin Robinson BA, MA
BA
Behaviour Alison Varndell
BA
Vivette Sharpe
Julian Nicholds
Performing Arts Samuel Kornhauser
HEd
Dhanisha Patel Alex Raphael
Vicki Fielder
BSc
BSc
Fidelis Mbuyongha
BA
Michelle Effah
MSc
Kathirithamby Manickavasagar
Davina Uppiah-Leahy
Samuel Fox BEd
Clare Loftus
BSc
BSc
Klaas Luchies
Shaun Collins MA
BSc
Modern Languages Graniah Douglas BA PE Laura Hunt
BA, MA
BA
Helen Stroud
BSc, MA
Michael Joseph
BA
Helen Powell
ICT/Business Studies John Jones-Alleyne BSc, MBA
Adam Francis
BA
English Rohan Cross
DipEd
Alfie Egembah
BA, MA
Directors of Subject
Humanities Jamie Slater BSc
BA
Helen Powell
BA
Year 11 Tim Albone
BSc
BSc
DipEd
Year 10 Samuel Fox MA Year 12/13 Ben Siaw
Stephanie Holloway
Tim Perkins
Jurita Bennett
Jacqueline Nicholls
Juan Fernandez Vicki Fielder
BA
Rohan Cross
BA
BEd
Senior Assistant Principals
Ben Siaw
English
Year 7 Joanna Tate
Year 8 Dhanisha Patel
Janet Cullen
Ian Broad
Directors of Year
James Parker
BSc
BSc
BSc
Tim Perkins BSc Sharon Rayner BSc Christopher Townsend
BSc
A Specialist Sports College
Performing Arts Ritchie Bradbury
BMus
Behaviour Support Officers
Charlotte Callaghan
BA
Gillian Francis
Samuel Kornhauser
BA, MA
Andrea Perry
Toby Langdon
Counsellors
BA
Zofie Dluzewska
Tayo Akamo Tim Albone
BSc
Guven Akkir
BEd
Matthew Hall Amer Malik
BSc
BSc
Catherine Seymour
BSc
BSc
Andrew Swainson Hina Zia
Natalie Duggan
BSc
Joseph Rowlands
Linzi Youens
BSc
BSc
BSc
Technology Aaron Cole
Christine Delargy...................... School Matron BA.....................
Joe Demetriou
Examinations Officer
Tim Gava BA Dip Comp St................Network Manager
BA
Grace Gooding Anna Houpt
BSc
MAAT. ...............
MSc.......................
Finance Officer Filing Clerk
Alex Hackett
Ulker Mustafa........................... Administrative Assistant, SEN
Kirsty Heaney
Anna-Louise O’Toole................ Principal’s PA
Ritu Jones
Androulla Louca
Paul Trimmer BSc............................. Examinations and ............................................... Data Assistant
Sara McDonnell
Wendy Trotter.......................... Administrative Officer
Natalia O’Sullivan
Lalani Wickramarachchi
Frances Powell
Jennifer Williams
Cilem Safer Fatma Safer
Linda Williams.......................... Senior Administrative ............................................... Manager
Hiba Wais
Melek Yildiz.............................. Administrative Officer
MA
BA
DipBus... School
Receptionist
BA....................... Inclusion
Strategy Manager
BA
Lindsey Eggleton Pembe Ismail Alice Marsh
Susan Balmer
BA
Nancy Swartz
BA
AEN Mary Affleck
DipEd
Donna Billington GradDipMusic,PGDip (SENCO)
Esther Bruer
Alena Demcakova Carmela Kellaway
Hilary Smith
Steve Forster Music Kim Goddard PE
Facilities Management
Library
John Naraine Science
Heather Bateman Library Assistant
Felicity Pegg Technology
John Laing Integrated Services Ltd
Van-Trang Phan
Helen Roberts BTech Assistant Director of Subject for IAGE
Jackie Taylor Technology
BSc
BA
BA PhD
MEd, MA
BA MA
BA
Science
Cover Supervisors
Oseyem Ogwuda
Laura Tarantini-Amor BA
Serat Rahi
Susan Kempa
Dip SpLD
Alison Varndell
Ali Cemal Science
MA
BEd, Dip in SpLD
Monika Pieciurek
Education Welfare Officer
Jason Hewer
BA
Doug Norfolk
BA
Miles Astle Technology
Susan Wright
BA
BA
Technicians
Cert in Ed FE
Kelly-Marie Richardson
BA
Christine Marshall Rae Vernon
Student Welfare Co-ordinators
BA
BA
Aimee Lawrence
Sam White
School Operations Manager
Mike Dutton............................. Reprographics Manager
BA
Kevin Campbell
MSc, BSc
Bansi Shah
CMS....................
Janet Daniels........................... Administrative Officer, SEN
Robert Blankson
BSc
Asothie Naidoo
Tracey Baxter
Harry Caiado............................ ICT Network Support Officer
Teaching Assistants
BSc
Martin Cassidy
Jason André DipHE.................... Information & ............................................... Communications Manager
Karen Borkett........................... School Matron BA
Stanford Reid
Science
Ian Broad
Administration Team
Anna Boatman......................... Administrative Officer SLT
BA
Justine Stillman
7
BA
Leroy Thompson
BA
Lea Valley High School and Sports College Bullsmoor Lane Enfield Middlesex EN3 6TW Tel 01992 763666 Fax 01992 760152 Email admin@lvhs.enfield.sch.uk
www.lvhs.org.uk