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Welcome to Chessington School
Message from Ms Wilson Headteacher
It has been fantastic meeting you all over the last few months. I hope and expect to see you all lots more from this point forward.This is an exciting time for your child, our community and our school. We are pleased to have so many of you joining Chessington and cannot wait for the years of success we will have together.
I know that for you and your child, moving to secondary school can cause some worry. Please do not worry. As you will already see we are doing and will do everything to ensure that your child’s transition to secondary is seamless This will continue through their first weeks and their induction period
I want to make a personal promise to you that we will work tirelessly to ensure that your child thrives throughout their time here and that they will look back on the time knowing that school really was one of the best times of their lives. As you know, we care firstly that your child is happy, makes friends and develops excellent professional relationships with all members of staff. Here at Chessington, we aim to create well rounded students who not only achieve the outcomes they are capable of but have contributed to the school and local community and become articulate, knowledgeable and caring young people.
We believe that parental engagement is a huge factor in students having happy and successful lives so please do get involved in everything. From this day I want you to know that I welcome your constructive feedback and that my door is open should you need to discuss any part of your
child’s first steps here I value the communication between you, the school and your child Together we will work to get the best out of and for your child; that starts now
Ms S Wilson Headteacher
Key People in Year 7
Mrs G Jackson Pastoral Support
Mrs G O’Neill Attendance Officer
Mrs J Champan Head of Year 7
Mrs L Rowden Lead SLT Member
Mrs F Sheriff Tutor of 7FSF
Ms A Griffiths Tutor of 7AGS
Miss E Williams Tutor of 7EWS
Miss M Williams Tutor of 7MWS
Ms J Hudspith Tutor of 7JHH
The School Day
Our Daily Timetable
Our normal school day starts at 08:30 and finishes at 15:00. Students should arrive at the site by 08:25 for morning Tutor time. Any information that students need will be provided by the Tutor during Tutor time. Regular assemblies are held at least weekly.
Time Information
08:30 - 09:00 Tutor Time
09:00 - 09:50 Period 1
09:50 - 10:40 Period 2
10:40 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:50 Period 3
11:50 - 12:40 Period 4
12:40 - 13:20 Lunch
13:20 - 14:10 Period 5
14:10 - 15:00 Period 6
15:15 - 16:15 Extra- Curricular, Interventions etc.
SEND Identification in Year 7
At Chessington, our SEN identification is based on the ‘Wave of Intervention Model’; which involves developing, implementing and maintaining evidencebased strategies for SEN students. All Interventions at Chessington are data driven and outcomes focused. This is in line with the new SEN Code of Practice which makes it clear that additional intervention and support cannot compensate for a lack of good teaching. As such, it reflects that high quality teaching, which is appropriately adjusted, is the first step in responding to possible special educational needs. For students who require special educational needs provision, the SEN Code sets out the principle of a graduated response The aim is to ensure right support, right place, right time
The Wave of Intervention Model
This is a three-tiered model. Wave one needs are met by quality first teaching in lessons. This is based on the whole school understanding that Every Teacher is a Teacher of SEND. At Chessington for those students who do not meet the SEND threshold we continue to monitor them on our SENCO Radar. All students identified as requiring Wave One interventions will receive effectively adapted learning opportunities provided by their class teachers as part of the National Curriculum. The quality first teaching at this stage will be expected to meet the needs of all learners Where Wave One interventions are deemed inadequate to meet students’ needs, they will receive Wave Two interventions. It is anticipated that this will be offered to fifteen percent (13%) of the SEN students. Importantly, students who receive Wave Two interventions will also continue to
receive Wave One; Wave two does not replace the core curriculum; it is there to supplement it. The students who receive Wave Two interventions will be referred to as SEN Support Group. Wave Three intervention is aimed at a small group of students with EHC plans. Wave Three supplements Wave One and Two but does not replace them. Interventions at Wave Three may be delivered by specialists / SEN teacher / SENCO / external agencies. Only five percent (4%) of all SEN students will require Wave Three interventions.
SEN Procedures
Our aim is for students’ SEND to be identified as quickly as possible Most students with SEN have been identified before or on entry and appropriate steps will have been taken to meet their needs. Once a special education need has been identified then an action cycle of assess, plan do review will be put in place The SEN cycle of intervention is to ensure that an effective match between the needs of the student and the intervention is realised
Assessment Process
The teacher’s role is vital in providing a a clear analysis and evaluation of the student’s needs This should draw on the teacher’s day to day experience of working with the student and the evidence from the Form Tutors, Student
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Support Officers (SSO) and the Heads of Year (HOY). The SEND team forms part of the inclusion team that meets regularly to evaluate student needs. This allows the school to have a comprehensive picture of the student’s attainment, behaviour and relevant comparative information regarding the student’s development The SENCO will be in a position to guide and support the teaching staff in gathering assessment information and interpreting it The experience and views of parents/carers, the student and advice from external services also form part of the assessment process. In some instances, the involvement of health or social services might be deemed appropriate If these professionals are already involved the SENCO will contact them once parental consent has been obtained.
Once the assessment process is completed and the decision is taken that the student should be provided with SEN support, then the parents/carers will be informed. The teacher, SENCO, HOY and SSO will agree in consultation with the student and parents/carers on the following: intervention being offered; support being provided; the expected outcomes on progress, development or behaviour and a date for completing a review. Importantly, all the information about how to ‘match challenge to need’ should be shared with the student’s teachers via the student support plan Also new targets should be set.
Chessington Blazer
Chessington Jumper
Chessington Tie Plain White Shirt (short sleeve)
Plain White Shirt (long sleeve)
Black Box Pleat Skirt
Black Smart Trousers
Black Tights Black Socks Black Belt
Black Smart Shoes (not trainers, no canvas)
Black Smart Shoes (not trainers, no canvas)
Black Coat House Pins (optional)
Chessington Short Sleeved Polo Shirt
Plain Black Shorts Plain Black Skirt
Sport SocksMaroon and Black (optional)
Chessington Quarter Zipped Top
Black Sports Leggings
Shin Pads (for specific sports matches)
Mouth Guard (for specific sports matches)
Black Trainers
Black Bag (can carry A4 size books)
Water Bottle Pencil case with pens, pencil, eraser and ruler
Scientific Calculator
House System
When students join Chessington School, they are put into one of four houses; Phoenix, Pegasus, Dragon and Griffin House Siblings join the same house group. There are regular House and inter-House activities and competitions throughout the year. House meetings are held fortnightly All members of the teaching staff are assigned to a House and offer support Pupils are expected to
Show support to your House!
You can buy the appropriate coloured House pin badge from our uniform supplier
There are 3 pins in each pack
take part in activities and support the Captains appropriately.
The House system adds more healthy competition as well as motivation and offers competitions such as Spelling Bees, the Great Chessington Bake Off and more
Dragon House Pegasus House Phoenix House Griffin House
Free School Meals
You may be aware that some families are eligible for additional financial support, known as ‘Pupil Premium’, while their children are in full time education. This includes free school meals (even if your child does not want to eat a main meal) but also gives parents and schools access to assistance with payments for school trips and educational resources such as textbooks and revision guides
We would like to remind all parents of Chessington School that it may be helpful for them to check whether they are eligible to apply to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for this support Families who receive certain benefits may be eligible for free school meals Your child is eligible if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
• income support
• income-based job seeker's allowance
• income-related employment and support allowance
• the guarantee element of state pension credit support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• child tax credit (but not working tax credit) and have an annual income of less than £16,190
• working tax credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for working tax credit
• Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
If your home finance has changed you may be eligible for Free school meals If you would like more information or to apply for free school meals, please visit this website:
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/schoolseducation/free-school-meals-1
Schools are notified of all successful applications so that benefits can be put into place straight away.
Break and Lunch Money
There are three ways to top up your card:
1. Pay online via schoolgateway.com. Once the student is registered on the school database, please log on with the email and address we hold for you. Please download the smartphone app and you will be able to top up your child’s catering money account and also pay for trips as well as receive messages from the school via this app.
2. Pay by cash. This is done personally by students at the encashment points in the school atrium. All denominations of silver coins are accepted. Most families find that a budget of between £2 50 and £4 per day is adequate.
3. Free school meal. Any student entitled to a free school meal will have their card automatically credited daily This allowance only entitles them to a free lunch. Should students wish to buy snacks at break time, they will need to add extra cash to top up their card.
School Gateway
How to access the School Gateway to pay for lunch, trips or event money for your child.
Go to: https://login.schoolgateway.com/
Click on ‘new user’ tab in grey and enter the email address and mobile number the school holds for you
Then click on ‘send pin’
You will receive a PIN number via your mobile phone which will allow you to log onto the system when you enter it with your details.
If you would like to use the School Gateway service on your phone you will need to download the ‘school gateway’ app.
You will be able to top up your child’s lunch money (called Canteen top up) and pay for any relevant trips You will also be able to see your child’s canteen balance and a record of what has been purchased from the school canteen by clicking on the '’lunch money’ icon
Please remember to inform the school office of any change of email address or mobile phone as soon as possible.
Parents Evening Booking System
https://chessington.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to use the booking system
Step 1: Login
Please fill out all the details on the page. A confirmation of your appointments will be emailed to you and we may use the phone number to contact you.
Please use your child’s ‘preferred’ forename that matches our records (no abbreviations)
Date of birth – eg: 26/11/2005
Step 2: Select Parents‘ Evening
Click the green tick to select the parents’ evening you want to make appointments for.
Step 3: Choose Teachers
Your children’s teachers will appear Ensure the teachers you wish to see are selected in green. If you do not wish to see a teacher, click on their name to de-select them.
Click on the ‘Continue to Book Appointments’ button to proceed
Step 4: Book Appointments
Click ‘Book’ to make your appointment with the teacher for the time you wish. Optionally enter a short note to the teacher to help structure the appointment. Repeat this for all the teachers you wish to see
After you have finished making appointments, click on ‘click here’ in the yellow box at the top of the page to send the confirmation email
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Step 5: Finished
You will receive an email confirmation of your appointments. Please print this out and bring with you to the parents’ evening. To send the school feedback about this system, click on ‘Send Feedback’.
Viewing/Editing/Printing Appointments
You can also view and print your appointments online by clicking the ‘Appointments’ tab. Please bring a print out of your appointment times to the parents’ evening.
You can change your appointments by clicking on ‘Add/Edit/Delete Appointments’. There is a link at the bottom of the confirmation email which logs you back into the system
Homework
Homework has a very important place in the life of Chessington School. Not only does it increase the learning time, but it is also a valuable point of contact between parents/carers and the school. It is a really good opportunity for all of us to work together for the benefit of the students
Homework is recorded on ClassCharts It is available for you to see – we have a link to this on our website Each student and parent/carer will be issued with a personalised login
Below are the questions most commonly asked by parents and carers:
Why is homework set?
We believe that by completing homework our students will become independent learners and not just rely on information given to them by their teachers. Homework allows students to become self-motivators and improves their personal organisation
How will I know what subjects have been set on which day?
You can check the specific homework and due date on ClassCharts.
How much time should my child spend on homework?
Each piece of homework will have an amount of time expected for completion on ClassCharts. Students are also expected to read independently
How can I help my child with their homework?
You can help them best by showing an
interest and talking to them about it. Encourage them to get in a routine of doing homework at the same time each day and at a set time at the weekends. Provide a quiet and comfortable place for them to work, away from all electronic distractions and do not let them do homework late at night
How will I know if my child is completing homework?
Please ask to see their homework in their exercise books and check ClassCharts. Students, without a valid reason, will be expected to catch up on all work missed in detention after school
What if my child tells me that no work has been set?
This is highly unlikely First of all check ClassCharts but there is always extra that students can be doing independently online. If you are concerned please contact the Form Tutor
If we all work together to get students into the homework habit, then we are building a solid foundation for success during their time at school and beyond.
ClassCharts
Class Charts is an app that allows teachers, parents and students to keep track of attendance, positive behaviour, homework and detentions.
Praise:
Points can be awarded for many reasons, and are a regular occurrence in lessons. Positive points are awarded in our GREAT values
Rewards:
Students are rewarded with badges and certificates in rewards assemblies once a term.
Students can spend points in the ClassCharts rewards store
Each week form tutors select a student who has lived our school GREAT values the most and they are awarded a green tie for the week.
Negatives:
Points can be issued at the teacher’s discretion for lesson behaviour attitude and effort. All detentions will be clearly set following appropriate application of the school’s Reminder, Warning, Consequence (RWC) system and clear communication of consequences for students
Detentions:
C1 Detention is 30 minutes – where appropriate according to the professional judgement of a classroom teacher. Teacher will have a restorative conversation with students when they are sitting the detention
C2 Detention is 60 minutes – where appropriate according to the professional judgement of a classroom teacher.
C3 Detention is 75 minutes.
C4 Detention is 2 hours on a Friday.
C5 Detention is on a Saturday morning
Homework:
Homework will be posted on ClassCharts from the class teacher on a regular basis Please keep track of your child’s homework and ensure they are checking the system daily.
How to log in to ClassCharts
PARENT ACCESS
1 Open: www.classcharts.com/parent/login
2 Enter your email address
3. Choose “I don’t have an account yet’ 4 Enter your parent access code and name
5 Choose a password
6. Click Log-in
STUDENT ACCESS
1. Go to: www.classcharts.com/student/login
2. Enter your student access code, remember to keep this safe!
3. Click Log-in
Class Charts is very easy to use and can be picked up pretty quickly.
To get you started, please read this handy guide for parents: https://pages.classcharts.com/wpcontent/uploads/Class_Charts_for_paren ts guide.pdf
We will send the access code in September
Attendance Matters
Five reasons why attending school is so important:
1 Students have the right to an education
2. Parents/Carers have a legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school. Schools and Local Authorities have a duty to ensure that students take up this right
3. There is a direct link between high student absence and low attainment in school
4 Getting students to attend school regularly and be on time is a very important skill for life beyond school
5. Poor attendance can potentially lead to students being isolated from their friends, risk of bullying, poor and unsettled behaviour, anti-social behaviour or criminal activity.
Ten Attendance Tips: How can I help my child attend School regularly?
1. Ensure they pack their bag the night before
2. Ensure that their uniform is ready, especially after the holidays or weekend
3. Get them to bed at a reasonable hour so that they get a good night’s sleep – Don’t let them take their phone to bed
4. Set the alarm clock early enough to allow plenty of time to get ready properly
5. Make sure they have some breakfast
6. Remind them to set off in the car, the train, the bus, or start walking early enough so that they are not late: punctuality is important (students on school site by 08:25)
7 Check to make sure they have everything they need – pencil case, books, PE kit, bus/train pass, lunch money etc
8 Talk to your child about what they did in school today
9. Ensure your child has completed any homework or revised for any tests (as this can cause undue anxiety if not completed) Use Class Charts to stay up to date on what homework is being set
10 If you are at all worried about your child’s school attendance please contact the school and their Pastoral Team as soon as possible so that we can offer support.
What do I do if my child is ill and cannot attend School?
1 Parents or carers must inform the school by telephone, text or email as soon as possible on the day of the absence (Attendance Officer:
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Mrs G O’Neill on 020 89741 156 ext 207, email attendance@chessington.kingston.sch.uk or text 020 3137 6796)
2. On the student’s return to school, they need to bring a letter in to Mrs G O’Neill to explain the reasons for the student’s absence is required, signed by the parent/carer.
If you do not contact the school regarding an absence, then it becomes a safeguarding issue. If we do not receive a message we will always assume that your child is on their way to school. Therefore when they do not arrive, we will begin texting you, phoning and even sometimes doing a house visit. This is for the safety of your child and we hope you can help us in communicating absence, to avoid us using resources in this way.
Current Clubs
These are the current clubs offered for 2023 to give you a good idea of what is on offer.
Extra Curricular Activities
These are the current sports offered for 2023 to give you a good idea of what is on offer.
Home School Agreement
Home School Partnership Agreement –
Parent/Carer
You will see from the following sections that we at Chessington School expect students, parents and school staff to work together to ensure students achieve to the very best of their ability during their time at school Therefore all involved are asked to agree to all sections of this partnership agreement.
School Section
What you can expect from us as a school:
• That your child is at the centre of our journey together over the next seven years
• That we will encourage your child to be GREAT, living the Chessington values
• That the school will provide students with a broad and balanced curriculum
• That students are able to work in a safe, purposeful and caring environment
• That teachers will treat students with respect and will value each and every student
• That teachers will tailor their lessons to the needs and strengths of each student
• That the school will provide regular reports on the progress of students to their parents and carers
• That the school will help the personal development and wellbeing of all students, developing them into well-rounded young people
• That the school will provide a broad range of extra-curricular activities
• That the school will identify and support children with any strengths or unique needs
• That your child’s teachers will provide regular homework and provide regular feedback
• That all staff will respond to emails or phone calls within 48 hours unless it's a serious safeguarding issue
• That all members of staff will be polite and courteous
Parent/Carer Section
I, the parent/carer, agree to the following:
• To encourage my child to achieve his/her potential
• To encourage my child to be GREAT, living the Chessington values
• To attend all Parents’ Evenings and try hard to be there for other occasions when the school wishes to discuss the progress and behaviour of my child
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To take an interest in my child’s work and support the completion of homework
• Encourage my child to attend Extra curricular clubs/events
• To ensure my child attends in the correct uniform and follows the rules on jewellery and hairstyles and make-up
• To ensure my child comes to school regularly and on time. I understand that I will not receive permission for a term-time holiday and If I choose to take my child out of school, I could face a fine
• To ensure my child comes to school properly equipped to take part in lessons
• To check ClassCharts for set homework and ensure that this is completed on time
• To support the school by ensuring that students do not prevent other students from benefiting from a calm working atmosphere
• To be critical friends of the school in a constructive and meaningful way
• To support us with sanctions set for any breach of the school's behaviour for learning policy
• To communicate with all staff in a polite and reasonable manner
• To understand that while my child is of paramount importance we may not be able to respond immediately to queries at reception
Home School Partnership Agreement – Student
You will see from the following sections that we at Chessington School expect students, parents and school staff to work together to ensure students achieve to the very best of their ability during their time at school Therefore all involved are asked to agree to all sections of this partnership agreement.
I, the student, agree to the following:
• To never disturb the learning of others
• To show kindness to students, staff and visitors
• To be a GREAT student, living the Chessington values
• To avoid all unnecessary absences and aim for 100% attendance
• To arrive at school, lessons and all other school scheduled instances on time
• To wear the correct uniform, without exception (see next section)
• To conduct myself throughout the school in a safe, orderly manner and purposeful manner
• To be independent in my studies. Do extra work outside of school and complete all
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homework on time
• To accept all sanctions for any breach
• To carry out all reasonable instructions given by all members of staff, respectfully
• To have the right equipment
• To check ClassCharts for set homework and ensure that this is completed on time.
Uniform
Full and correct uniform must be worn at all times by all students on the school site; as well as when travelling to and from school.
• Burgundy blazer
• White shirt with burgundy and silver tie
• Black regulation skirt (just above the knee) or trousers
• Black socks or tights
• Plain smart black shoes (no trainers or canvas shoes allowed).
PE Uniform
PE uniforms must be worn on PE days only
• Chessington burgundy polo shirt from PMG
• Plain black shorts/skort, black sports leggings or black tracksuit bottoms (no logos)
• Trainers
• White socks
• Burgundy long football socks (optional) Optional extras
• Chessington black ⁄ zip top from PMG or plain black jumper (no logos or hoods)
• Long sleeved plain black top to be worn underneath PE kit
• Astro boots (for outside)
Jewellery, Make-up and Hairstyles
• Only one small silver or gold stud may be worn in each ear. Students may be asked to remove them for some activities
• No facial piercings
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• No stretcher earrings
• No other jewellery is allowed for Health and Safety reasons
• Extreme hairstyles (e.g colour, shavings of words or designs including in eyebrows) are not allowed
• Black or natural coloured hair accessories only
• No make-up allowed
• Coloured nail polish, artificial nails or false or individual eyelashes are not allowed.
Equipment
All students should be equipped for learning and will need the following essential items and a black school bag.
This bag should be large enough to hold 2 × A4 folders, plus other books. Please make sure you bring the following equipment to school every day:
• A suitable pencil case containing: pens (blue, black and green) 1. pencils2. ruler3. eraser 4
• Scientific calculator (the calculators that are most commonly used are the Casio fx-83GTX, the Casio fx-85GTX, or the Casio fx-83GT which the maths department recommend)
• A copy of your lesson timetable
• A water bottle (named).
2024 - 25 Prefects
Lead Prefects
Prefects
Tommy Yasir
Elli
Tia
Evie
Summer
Tristan
Noah
Mimi
Oliver George Mikey
Theo Lilly
At Chessington School, we value:
GOODWILL RESILIENCE ENTHUSIASM AMBITION TRUST
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b i t i o n T r u s t
E n t h u s i a s m A m
G o o d w i l l R e s i l i e n c e
T h a t y o u c a n r e l y o n t o b e g o o d , h o n e s t , a n d s i n c e r e .
S o m e o n e w h o i s
s a f e a n d r e l i a b l e
A s t r o n g w i s h t o a c h i e v e s o m e t h i n g
A s t r o n g f e e l i n g o f e x c i t e m e n t a n d i n t e r e s t i n s o m e t h i n g a n d a d e s i r e t o b e c o m e i n v o l v e d i n i t
V a l u e
T h e a
b i l i t y t o r e c o v e r q u i c k l y ( b e h a p p y , s u c c e s s f u l , e t c . a g a i n ) a f t e r s o m e t h i n g d i f f i c u l t , b a d o r u n p l e a s a n t h a s h a p p e n e d
F r i e n d l y o r h e l p f u l f e e l i n g s t o w a r d s o t h e r s
D e f i n i t i o n
A b l e t o h a n d l e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
C a n s p e a k t h e
t r u t h , k i n d l y
H o n e s t y
U n d e r s t a n d i n g y o u r a u d i e n c e T h e y d e m o n s t r a t e l e a d e r s h i p s k i l l s T h e y c a n l e a d a t e a m T h e y a r e e m p a t h e t i c T h e y v a l u e a l l o t h e r s , d i s p l a y i n g i n c l u s i v i t y a n d e q u a l i t y
T h e y a r e o p t i m i s t i c
T h e y s e t g o a l s
T h e y a r e s e l f
T h e y a r e o p t i m i s t i c
T h e y b e c o m e
e n t h u s e d / f a s c i n a t
T h e y a r e p e r s i s t e n t
T h e y
l e a r n f r o m m i s t a k e s
T h e y l i s t e n t o o t h e r s T h e y h a v e e m p a t h y
E x a m p l e s o f w h a t p e o p l e w h o h a v e t h e
l o o k l i e
v a l u e
r e f l e
c t i v e a n d w a n t t o i m p r o v e
T h e y h a v e h i g h e x p e c t a t i o n s
T h e y c e l e b r a t e s u c c e s s T h e y t h i n k t o t h e f u t u r e T h e y d e m o n s t r a t e d r i v e a n d e f f o r t T h e y a r e s e l fm o t i v a t e d
e d b y t h i n k i n g
T h e y d o n ’ t w a i t t o
b e t o l d w h a t t o d o
T h e y s e e o b s t a c l e s a s c h a l l e n g e s , n o t l i m i t s
T h e y t h i n k c r e a t i v e l y t o f i n d
s o l u t i o n s
T h e y t h i n k o f m u l t i p l e w a y s t o a c h i e v e a g o a l
T h e y e n c o u r a g e o t h e r s t o d o t h e i r
b e s t
T h e y h a v e a
G r o w t h m i n d s e t
T h e y r e c o g n i s e a n d m a n a g e t h e i r e m o t i o n s
T h e y a r e w i l l i n g t o a s k f o r h e l p T h e y u n d e r s t a n d t h e i r o w n s t r e n g t h s a n d a r e a s o f d e v e l o p m e n t T h e y e n j o y s o l v i n g p r o b l e m s
T h e y s h o w a n i n t e r e s t i n w h a t
o t h e r s s a y
T h e y a r e s m i l e y a n d f r i e n d l y
T h e y h e l p a n d s u p p o r t p e o p l e T h e y d e m o n s t r a t e k i n d n e s s t o o t h e r s
T h e y a r e g i v i n g o f t h e i r t i m e t o o t h e r s
T h e y p u t o t h e r s b e f o r e t e h m s e l v e s
T r u s t
b i t i o n
E n t h u s i a s m A m
G o o d w i l l R e s i l i e n c e
U n d e r s t a n d t h a t
o t h e r m a y h a v e
d i f f e r e n t o p i n i o n s
t o y o u . R e s p e c t
t h i s L e a
d a t e a m i n g r o u p a c t i v i t i e s
V a l u e
t o a l l
R e s p o n d
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Curriculum Route Maps and Plans
This is an example of Tier 1 – Our Subject Route Maps. This shows the journey that a student at Chessington School takes through each subject and shows what they will learn about.
This is helpful so that you can speak to your child about what they are learning and prepare them for what is coming up. All our subjects have a route map and guide on our website which can be found here: Curriculum route maps and plans
Frequently Asked Questions
What
if I don’t know anybody else starting at Chessington?
We have looked closely at the names of students and where they are joining us from. If you are the only one coming from your school we already have the name of somebody that we will introduce you to and hopefully you will become friends.
Can I bring my mobile phone into school?
You can bring it to school, but it is your responsibility to keep it safe and turned off. Remember the ‘not seen and not heard’ rule otherwise it will be confiscated.
Do I get a locker?
There are some lockers available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like a locker you will need to bring your own padlock to use it.
What
if I get lost around the school?
The layout of the building is very easy to understand and find your way about. But, we were all new to the school once so just ask an older student or a member of staff who will be happy to help you.
What will happen if I am late for school?
Being on time is key to you fully understanding what you need to do to be
successful in every lesson. If you are late without a valid reason you will be given detention on the same day.
What do I do if I feel unwell?
Tell your teacher. You will be asked to wait until the end of the lesson (unless it is an emergency) and then you will be able to go to Student Reception where someone will talk to you and see how you are
Can I go to the toilet during lesson time?
All students are responsible for ensuring that they use the toilet during break and lunchtime You will not be allowed out of lesson time unless it is an emergency or you have been issued a toilet pass by your Pastoral Support Officer.
If I don’t feel happy or I have fallen out with a friend what should I do?
Talk to your Form Tutor, Pastoral Support Officer or Head of Year. They are there to make sure that you are happy and to help you if you are not. If you have fallen out with a friend they will offer to sit down with you both and have a restorative meeting.
