START TIME
FINISH TIME
ACTIVITY
9.50 a.m.
10.50 a.m.
Period 2
8.50 a.m.
10.50 a.m. 11.05 a.m. 11.25 a.m.
12.25 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3.40 p.m.
9.50 a.m.
11.05 a.m. 11.25 a.m.
12.25 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 5.00 p.m.
LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS
Period 1
THE ACADEMY DAY
Break
Registration/Tutor Period Period 3 Lunch
Period 4 Break
Period 5
Enrichment/Entitlement
All students stay on campus at lunchtime. A wide range of good quality snacks and meals are available on both campuses. Facilities also exist for students to eat a packed lunch in the academy. Those students who are entitled to ‘free school meals’ currently may take food to the value of £2.20 plus more if they are prepared to pay the difference.
HOMEWORK
Homework is an important and integral part of the students’ learning experience. It gives them the opportunity to demonstrate understanding, to practise and reinforce skills learnt in the academy and allows them to work independently and to develop study skills.
HOMEWORK TIMETABLES AND STUDENT ORGANISERS
At the beginning of each academy year, all students are given a homework timetable, which outlines the homework requirements. Homework guidelines are also issued to parents in Key Stage 3 so that they are able to support their children as they progress through the academy. All students in the academy also have a Student Organiser where they can record all their homework tasks on a daily basis and students place these on the desk at the start of each lesson.
Parents are asked to check that homework has been attempted. Parental encouragement and suitable conditions are helpful supports for the students in the completion of homework.
ASPIRE AND ACHIEVE
THE ACADEMY ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Planned Admission Level for the Year 7 entry is 325. This level has been decided by the Local Authority for the 2013 entry. This number may be exceeded at the discretion of the Governing Body, but they are not obliged to accept students in excess of this number unless parents have successfully challenged the initial decision as part of the Local Authority Appeal procedure. The Academy will follow the Admissions Policy for all schools in the Staffordshire Education Authority – this can be obtained by accessing the Staffordshire County Council website. The priorities for admission to the Academy, in order, will be: A B
C
D
E
Relevant Children in Care Students whose statutory statement of special needs names The de Ferrers Academy as the most appropriate mainstream school that meets the students’ needs. Students residing within the traditional ‘catchment’ area (broadly Outwoods, Horninglow, Eton Park, Stretton, Rolleston, Tutbury). Students who at the time of the application have an elder sibling in attendance at the Academy, who will still be attending at the proposed admission date (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners). Where this is the case we may admit up to 350. Students who satisfy both of the following tests:
i) They are distinguished from the great majority of applicants either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report, (obtained by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the parents), eg social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend The de Ferrers Academy rather than any other school.
ii) They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the Academy. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Parents must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application.
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F.
Students who attend certain primary schools which are defined as major contributory primary schools (i.e. Outwoods Primary School, William Shrewsbury Primary School, John of Rolleston Primary School, Richard Wakefield Primary School and Eton Park Junior School). Where this is the case we may admit up to 350.
In the event of over subscription, places would be offered in accordance with Staffordshire Education Authority admissions policy as detailed below: G.
Other students arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the Academy, determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the School Admissions and Transport Services Geographical Information System.
Where it is not possible to accommodate all students applying for places within a particular category then the Academy will allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be accommodated at a school, children who are catchment area children and satisfy category D will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the catchment area and satisfy category E.
PROCEDURE
Admissions will be handled in the first place by the Local Authority Schools Admission Officers who issue preliminary letters before Christmas each year and make the final allocations with the Academy if the number exceeds 325. Parents whose request for a place for their child is not accepted may appeal to the Local Authority, stating their grounds for appeal. All appeal forms are available on the Staffordshire County Council website.
Parents moving to the Academy catchment area later than September 2013 or those who wish to move their child to the Academy should contact the Academy. Places are only assured for those within the ‘catchment’ area.
It is the Governors’ policy at The de Ferrers Academy to avoid any form of selection or discrimination on the grounds of a child’s ability, religion or race.
ASPIRE AND ACHIEVE
BOYS
THE ACADEMY UNIFORM
Academy blazer with badge Bottle green trousers Plain dark grey/black – formal style, i.e. not jeans style. Shirt - White – worn tucked in Academy tie Socks - Plain dark grey or black Shoes (not trainers) - All black – sensible style with no logo Boots are not acceptable as footwear within the Academy
GIRLS
Academy blazer with badge - Bottle green Skirt (of reasonable length) - Bottle green – must be worn a maximum of 5cm above the knee Trousers - Black trousers with the de Ferrers logo Blouse - White shirt style, complete with top button, worn tucked in Academy tie Socks - Plain dark grey or black Tights - Plain black or neutral Shoes (not trainers) - All black – low heel sensible style with no logo Shalwar Kameez (optional) - Bottle green worn with blouse & tie Head scarf - Bottle green Boots are not acceptable as footwear within the Academy
SPORT
Physical Education for Boys and Girls - Kit List Bottle green rugby shirt Plain white polo shirt Bottle green shorts Bottle green football socks embroidered with the de Ferrers logo White sport socks Football/hockey boots White trainers Shin pads and gum shield Optional Academy bottle green tracksuit bottoms Academy bottle green fleece jacket Hijab headwear www.thehijabshop.com – sporting range – Aerobics option. It is advisable that students bring a towel in case showers are needed after outdoor activities.
ASPIRE AND ACHIEVE
OUTSIDE COATS
Outside coats need not be bottle green but we would encourage the purchase of sensible coats, zip or button front, must be worn on top of blazer, waterproof if possible. Students must not wear casual outer garments, e.g. hooded sweatshirts, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops. Denim or material of similar appearance must not be worn.
If students do not wear the appropriate uniform, and no satisfactory reason (supported by a parental note on the day) is given, they will experience withdrawal of privileges and other sanctions may be applied. A medical note will be requested in the case of alternative footwear. All items of clothing should be named.
JEWELLERY
Our first consideration is the safety of our students and, therefore, jewellery is discouraged. The wearing of certain jewellery can be dangerous e.g. heavychains/medallions/ leather necklaces. Jewellery of any type must not be worn in P.E. The Academy reserves the right to request students to remove jewellery which we believe could cause injury to themselves or others.
PIERCINGS
Earrings – students may wear either ONE or a pair of small solid studs. These must be worn through the lobe of the ear. ‘Hooped’ earrings of ANY description are NOT allowed. If a chain is worn around the neck, it should be out of sight, under the shirt/blouse. We strongly advise that ear piercing be done at the beginning of the summer holidays.
Rings – one plain ring is allowed. Nose studs are not acceptable neither is any other form of body piercing.
MAKE-UP AND NAIL VARNISH
Students are not allowed to wear visible makeup in Years 7 to 11. Any student wearing makeup that is visible will be asked to remove it. The wearing of nail varnish is not allowed.
HAIRSTYLES
Hair must be of a natural colour. No extreme styles or colours will be acceptable. Patterns shaved into the hair are not permitted
Disclaimer – The Academy reserves the right to make the final judgement on any of the above.
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