Issue 19

Highfields School Newsletter

2022-23

Issue19: 03March2023

Our newsletter aims to keep parents and carers up to date with school news, activities and key information throughout the year.

If you have any feedback on or suggestions for the newsletter, please send your comments via email to newsletter@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Don’t forget to visit our website (www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk) for more news and information.

Thank you for taking the time to read our news and for your support.

A Marsh Headteacher

Messagefromtheheadteacher

Lots in the news this week about TikTok inspired student protests and even ‘riots’ in a number of schools due to issues such as access to toilets and skirt length. The thing that interests me about these stories is the extent to which some families share public criticism of the school. I always respond promptly to any family who is unhappy with school decisions and feel that families have an absolute right to criticise me and my leadership team. When the criticism is public and (often) anonymous it results in students losing confidence in the authority of school adults. The crucial problem then is that the undermining of school authority on one issue (skirts, or toilets, for example) almost always reduces the school’s ability to deal authoritatively with other issues such as bullying, safety, unkind or cruel behaviour, racism etc. This often has direct implications for the wellbeing of children. I mention this not because I expect anyone to support unconditionally school leadership teams, but because I am keen that all consequences are considered before engaging in public attacks on the authority of those who look after children in schools.

Meanwhile, back in the wonderful classrooms of Highfields, Nicole has been working on her ‘box chicken’ in design and technology and Y7 food tech students turned out this delectable table of pasta salad which incorporated elements as diverse as halloumi cheese, crispy bacon and orange (ooh la la).

Elsewhere on Tuesday a Ukrainian student spoke into his phone and held it up for Mr Hodkin to read, courtesy of Google Translate. The message read, ‘do you like condensed milk?’. Mr Hodkin indicated tentatively that he did and the student darted away excitedly and returned with, in Mr Hodkin’s words, ‘the nicest cake slash biscuit thing I have ever eaten’. I have obviously issued a detention to the lad for offering biscuit type treats to the wrong senior leader.

And on Thursday Y7 and 8 students celebrated World Book Day with an emoji quiz in form time (can you guess the book title?*). On upper site, sixth formers also celebrated WBD with a variety of costumes (you’ll have to use your imagination here because I didn’t have time to get photos).

Research suggests that successful Y11 students are now revising for around 2 hours per evening and significantly more at weekends. Please support your Y11 child to do as much as they can to get GCSE results which will help them get to the next exciting stage of their careers.

Whether your child is up to their neck in revision aids/ websites or just hanging out, I hope you pass a pleasant and restful weekend.

*The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Forthcoming events: March

Monday 6 March: Y11/13 mock exams continue and Y10 music performance exams start

Tuesday 7 March: Y10 virtual parent consultation evening

Monday 13 March: GCSE Food practical exams start

Thursday 23 March: Y11 drama component 3 exam

Tuesday 21 March: Y7 virtual parent consultation evening

Monday 27 March: Y12 geology trip

Wednesday 29 March: Y11 dance practical exam

Wednesday 29 March: Easter Concert

Friday 31 March: GCSE/A Level drama, dance & music London trip departs

StudentBulletin

WeekcommencingMonday6March2023: WeekB

Monday: Y9 assembly

Tuesday: Y7 and Y11 assembly Y10 music mock performance exams

Wednesday: Y10 assembly

Thursday: Y8 and sixth form assembly

Friday: -

See the list of extra-curricular activities taking place at lunch time and after school each day on both school sites.

Tuesday

Wednesday

BigBreakfastE/G/SU

Servedwithhash brownsBaked tomatoesandbaked beans.

VeganBreakfastG

Servedwithhash browns,baked tomatoesand baked beansVe

Chicken& VegetableHotpot

Withpotato toppingG

Quorn&Vegetable HotpotE/G

VeganChilliS/OVe

RoastBeef/Yorkshire PuddingE/G/M

CreamedpotatoesM

SeasonalVegetables &Gravy

Cheese&PotatoPie

G/MV

ButterChickenM servedwith Brown/WhiteRice

Thursday

CheesePanini

Cheese/HamPanini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

ShortbreadSliceG

ChocolateCracknelG/M

FruitCrumbleG

Friday

SeasonVeg&Naan G

Spinach&Chickpea Curryservedwith Brown/WhiteRice

SeasonalVeg&

NaanG/MVe

BatteredFishF/G servedwithChipsPeas &BakedBeans

QuornDippersG servedwithChips

Peas&CarrotsVe

CheesePanini

Cheese/HamPanini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

ChocolateOrange

RosalieG

FlapjackG

StickyChocolate

PuddingE/G

CheesePanini

Cheese/HamPanini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBakePasta/Sauce

CheesePaniniCheese

&HamPaniniJacket

Potato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

OatCookieG/SU

ChocolateBrownieE/G

CornflakeTartG

BaconCobs

Croissants

Toasties

CheeseBagel

Toast

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

KPGarlicBread

CheesyWheels

Toast

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

PizzaBaguette

Cheese/BeanWrap

Teacakes

Toast

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

Cherry&Coconut

CookieG/SU

ChocolateCrunchE/G

BerrySpongeE/G

CheesePanini

Cheese/HamPanini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

RosalieBiscuitG

LemonMuffinE/G

ParisSandwichE/G/M

BaconCob

SausageCob

KPGarlicBread

CheesyWheels

Toast

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

FlavouredNaan

PizzaBaguette

CheeseBagels

Toast

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

Monday

Extra-curricularclubsandactivities

Students are encouraged to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities that take place either at lunch time or after school across both sites. The list of clubs is regularly updated and students are given the details during tutor time.

Starkholmes (lower school site)

CLUBS

Lunch Afterschool

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMrsGreen

 Y7/8‘actingforstageandscreen’inthe PerformingArtsmobilewithMissScattergood

 Y7/8sportsleadersinthegymwithMissJudson

Tuesday

Wednesday

 Warhammerclub(allyears)withMrsWeightman EdgeandMrBishtonatLumsdale(upperschool site)from3.30-4.40pminC5

 Y7-11girls’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrShirtcliffeandMissPaley

 Y8Dungeonsanddragonsclubinroom1from 3.30pm-4.30pmwithMissPoundall

 Y7-8 Artclub Week B 3.45-4.45inC6(Lumsdale) withMissSellars

 Y7/8danceclubinthePerformingArtsmobile withMissScattergood

 JuniorChoirintheMusicroomwithMrsMorris

 LGBT+groupS6withDrToutandMissPaley

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMissJudson

 TabletennisinthegymwithMrSearson

 Y8creativewritingin1AwithMissFearn

 Geoglebox(Geography-themedTV...David Attenboroughetc)inRoom2

 Y7/8AstronomyclubinLab3withMrRuston

Thursday

 Y8boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

Friday

 Y7/8fitnessclubinthegymwithMissPaley

 ‘Boysmove’inthegymwithMrSearsonandMr Waller

 Y7filmclubin1AwithMissFearn

 KeyboardclinicintheMusicroomwithMrRowley

 Computingclubinroom4withMrLovatt

 Y7Craftclubinroom1withMissMitchell

 WarhammerandChessclubinroom8withMiss Tatam

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMrsGreen

 Y7bookclub(weekB)at1.15pminthelibrary

 Y8bookclub(weekA)at1.15pminthelibrary

 Y7/8gardeningcluboutsideHoY

 Y8filmclubin1AwithMissFearn

 JuniorOrchestrainthemusicroomwithMr Stacey

 MiniMusicalfrom3.30-4.30pmintheperforming artsmobilewithMissBonsallandMissScattergood

 Y7boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

 Y7/8rugbyonthefieldwithMrShirtcliffe

 Y7-8netballatLumsdalewithMrsWildgoose

Monday

Lumsdale (upper school site)

Lunch

 Y11GCSEfurthermathsinM3andM4

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 MusicLab(MusicTechnology)inD3withMr. Rowley

 SeniorChoirinMU1withMrs.Morris/Mr. Rowley

CLUBS

Afterschool

 Warhammerclub(allyears)withMrsWeightman EdgeandMrBishtonatLumsdale(upperschoolsite) from3.30-4.40pminC5

 DukeofEdinburgh(weekA)withMrsWildgoose,Mr ArcherandMissPaley

 Y7-11girls’footballontheall-weatherpitchwith MissPaleyandMrShirtcliffe

 Y9-13rugbyonthefieldwithMrsBowenandsixth form

 Y12/13netballoncourtswithMrsCruise

 Sixthformfootballontheall-weatherpitchwith SheffieldFC

 Y9-13 Artclub WeekA 3.45-4.45inC6withMiss Sellars

Tuesday

Wednesday

 MusicalTheatreclub(allyears)inP1withMiss Bonsall

 Fitness(allyears)inthesportshallwithMr Shirtcliffe

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 Dramaclub(allyears)inP1withMissBonsall

 Badminton‘smashup’(allyears)inthesports hallwithMrShirtcliffe

 Y10/11ComputinghomeworksupportinIT1 withMrsHadfield

 GCSEmathsrevisionwithMrMoss

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 GCSEGeographyrevisionandsupportinH2

 Boysonlydramaclub(allyears)inP1with MissBonsall

Thursday

 Sixthformfootball,SheffieldFC

Friday

 Basketball(allyears)inthesportshallwithMr Briddon

 Y9-11sciencedemoclubat1.10pminS3with MrAtkins

 GCSEmathsrevisionwithMrMoss

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 LGBT+groupS6withDrToutandMissPaley

 Gardeningclub(allyears)inS1

 Y9-11sportsleadersinthesportshallwith MrsAllenandMissPaley

 DukeofEdinburghwithMrsWildgoose

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 GCSEBusinessdrop-ininH4

 Year11dramainterventionfrom3.30-4.30pmwith MissBonsall

 Year11danceinterventionatlowersite,Performing Artsmobile,from3.30-4.40pmwithMrsHollinrake

 Y9-11boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchwithMr Searson,MrWallerandMrMoss

 Photography/artGCSEclub3:20-4:30pmC5with MissSellars

 Y9-11DanceClubintheWheeldonHall

 Y9/10/11fitnessclubinthesportshallwithMr Waller

 Y7-11netballonthecourtswithMrsWildgoose

 SixthformmathsdropinwithMrMossandMrs Brown

 WindBandinthe6thFormCanteen

 Dungeonsanddragonsclub,Y9-11inC8withMiss Poundall

Careers,College&ApprenticeshipNews

Careers Information Resources

Careers information, apprenticeship vacancies and higher education information can be found on the webpage under Students-Work Experience and Careers.

http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/work-experience-careers/

Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize

Explore BBC Bitesize’s brand new collection of free, online careers resources offering a wealth of inspiration and advice for students.

This new resources offer a rich collection of case studies across a wide range of sectors, linking curriculum subjects and the world of work:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

Unifrog Careers programme

The careers programme ‘Unifrog’ offers students careers advice, support and guidance and students. Students in years 10 and 11 will be given log on details during the year to access Unifrog. www.unifrog.org

Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds

START is an online careers programme designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.

Theprogrammeisbrokendownintosectionson‘worldofwork’withajobsearchaccordingtosubject, skill or interest; ‘what to study’ about pathways and qualifications; ‘where to learn’ which views all colleges, universities, sixth forms, training providers and UTC; and ‘employability’ which has sections onworkexperience,workpreparationincludingCVwriting,coveringlettersandinterviewpreparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile.

Studentswillbegiven their student codeduringtheyear tobeable toaccess the programmeathome via the website (www.startprofile.com).

Sixth form career opportunities

Please visit our website to find the latest sixth form careers opportunities: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-opportunities/

My Future app and website

My Future is a virtual gateway to support students with their next steps.

• Meet local employers and explore apprenticeship opportunities

• Work with training providers to learn about and access courses that are available

• Virtually visit post 16 institutions including colleges and universities

• Learn about the employment opportunities in your town

To access My Future click on the link below: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/learning/myfuture/

Speakers for Schools - Youth Card for students

SpeakersforSchoolshasa freemobileappthat providesaone-stopshopfor 11-25-year-olds forselfled discovery of educational, career and personal development opportunities in a safe environment. Youth Card is uniquely placed to help students by offering:

 Free access to UK-wide work experience placements and workshops with leading employers, including: Spotify, Bentley Motors, bp, Google, NHS, Virgin Atlantic, The Financial Times, Santander and the BBC.

 Free access to UK-wide financial and enterprise programmes.

 Free access to a UK-wide network of 7,000 youth organisations.

 Freeaccessto inspiring podcasts,broadcastsandshortfilms byheadsofindustryandhigh-profile speakers

 Free access to a wide range of youth-friendly discounted services in the UK and Europe.

To find out more about Youth Card, visit www.youthcard.org

Apprenticeshipopportunities

Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeships

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to work on important issues our country faces, whilst studying an economics degree – click the link for further information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-economic-service-degree-levelapprenticeship

Apprenticeship opportunities at Fujitsu

Fujitsu are offering apprenticeship opportunities through the Early Careers section of their website –clickthelinkforopportunitiesofacareeratFujitsu-https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/about/careers/earlycareers/

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

NationalApprenticesWeektakesplacebetween6-12February2023. Throughout the week top employers and organisations come together to showcase their opportunities to thousands of attendees who are actively seeking an apprenticeship.

For full details visit: https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/

Finding an apprenticeship

Full details of apprenticeships available can be accessed through the government website on the following link - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Studentinformation

School to home communication

All students have a school email account and should check this regularly as well as Show My Homework (checking Monday to Friday during the school term) for the latest updates and homework.

School Website / VLE

Resources are available on the school website www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Students can access ‘all users’ from home from the Highfields School website:

 Go to Highfields School homepage

 Click on ‘portals’

 Click on ‘student portal’

 Enter school IT username (not email address) and password

 Find ‘all users Starkholmes’ or ‘all users Lumsdale’ on the right hand side

 Select the appropriate department/folder required.

If students have forgotten their password please email reset@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk specifying your username and tutor group to request a new password.

Show My Homework online homework submission guidance

Students should be submitting work through the SMHW platform.

The link below is from SMHW and explains how to do this or you can follow the steps below: https://help.teamsatchel.com/en/articles/2912000-submitting-my-work-online

Free Microsoft Office for Students

Students at Highfields School can download Microsoft Office for free on up to five devices, for the duration of their time as a student at the school.

Microsoft Office can be installed on compatible desktop computers, tablets, and mobile phones: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/office-for-students/

HighfieldsSchooluniform

A strict uniform code is implemented at Highfields School. Our school uniform is easy to source and practical, it helps to promote a community identity, encourages pride in appearance, makes life fair for all students when the same rules apply and reflects the high standards and expectations we have atHighfieldsSchool. Staffperformavarietyofuniformchecksandweaskthatparents/carerssupport our uniform code.

The uniform code is designed to be clear and can be accessed on the following link: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/uniform/.

Parents/carers are encouraged to check with the school on 01629 581888 where they are unsure on any item of school uniform.

TrutexDirectandKickOffSportbothstockHighfieldsuniform. Kick OffSport also stocktheHighfields PE kit. Orders can be placed on line both with Trutex Direct (https://www.trutex.com/) and Kick Off Sport (https://www.kickoffsport.co.uk/) if you know the size and items required without the need to visit a store directly. To assist with purchasing the right sizes Kick Off Sport have produced a size guide (see links below).

Various information has been prepared on our school uniform and can beaccessed on the links below or from the school website:

FAQs:

Uniform size guide: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UniformSizeGuide.pdf

Please also refer to guidance for footwear for our new all-weather pitch: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2021/08/FootballFoundationFootwear.pdf

The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline shop of Firs Parade in Matlock take donations of Highfields School uniform.

Communitynews

Active Dales: Fun Run volunteers wanted

Derbyshire Dales District Council are looking for volunteers to assist with the marshalling at the following fun run events (two hours per event):

 11 March (Saturday) – Bakewell Recreation Ground

There will be a 9am briefing for volunteers and the race will start at 10am until 11am.

 5 April (Wednesday in Easter Holidays) – Ashbourne Recreation Ground

There will be a briefing at 8.30am for volunteers and the race will start at 9.30am until 10.30am.

If you could spare two hours of time to help at any of the above events, please contact Alan McGill, Club & Participation Development Officer at Derbyshire Dales District Council on 01629 761380.

Supportandresourcesavailable

Free School Meal Criteria

Families could qualify for free school meals if meeting the following criteria:

 Universal Credit, provided there is an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

 Income Support

 Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

 Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

 support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

 the guarantee element of State Pension Credit

 Child Tax Credit(provided you’re notalso entitledtoWorkingTax Creditand haveanannualgross income of no more than £16,190) as assessed by HMRC

 Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

Universal Credit has begun to be rolled out in Derbyshire - full details are available on Derbyshire County Council’s website

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/benefits-debt-and-legalmatters/welfare-benefits/universal-credit/universal-credit.aspx

Young people aged 16 to 18 who receive the benefits or tax credits in their own right are also entitled to receive free school meals. Even if you meet any or all of the criteria, families will not be eligible if they are claiming Working Tax Credit. Youcan sign up for free school meals at any timeof year. You or your partner can claim for your children, as long as you live at the same address. You do not have to fill in a separate form for each child, even if they go to different schools. For further information contact the free school meals team on 01629 536400 or 01629 536481.

Autism telephone support helpline

A national support telephone helpline has been set up for parents/carers of children with autism. Daisy Chain offer a telephone service to enable families to access advice, support and resources. The service is open to young people, adults and families of those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.

The aim is to provide support and services for those who display traits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing differences, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The service is for those pre, during and post diagnosis.

The team are supporting families with the following:

 responding to enquiries from parents/carers, young people and adults and carrying out telephone appointments

 sourcing, sharing and sending resource packs to support parents with loneliness and isolation

 creating and sending bespoke resources and visuals

To contact the care team, please call 0800 031 5445. Full details are available through the following link: https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/national-telephone-support-service

Ambitious about Autism online platform launch

Ambitious about Autism has launched the UK’s first online platform for autistic young people – please find further details at https://ambitious-youth-network.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/page/ambitious-youth-network

This will offer autistic young people aged 16 to 25 a safe and moderated online space to help them understand their autistic identity and reduce isolation and loneliness that many feel.  Young people will be able to take part in peer support sessions, share experiences and find volunteering, work experience and employment opportunities. There will also be opportunities for them to work together and campaign for change.

Voluntary Sector & Community Services for Children, Young People & Families

ProducedbyChesterfieldRoyalHospital

DerbyshireAutismServices

www.derbyshireautismservices.org

A charity based in Ripley, offering information, advice, guidance and support for children, young people, adults and families across Derbyshire who may be affected by Autism.

Telephone:01773741 221

Fairplay

www.fair-play.co.uk

A charity based in central Chesterfield, providing services across North Derbyshire, including play schemes,youthclubs,activitydays,independentlivingsupportandhomebasedsupporttoindividuals aged between 0 and 25 with disabilities and additional needs, and their families.

Telephone:01246203963

AutismEastMidlands Family Hub

www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk

The Hub is a regular meeting point for families and children affected by ASD. There are activities for children, family support and specialist training and advice.

Email: advice@autismeastmidlands.org.uk

Telephone:01909506678

DerbyshireInformation,AdviceandSupportService (DIASS)

www.derbyshireiass.co.uk/

DIASS is the Parent Partnership Service. They provide independent information, advice and support to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers.

Telephone:01629533660

UmbrellaDerbyshire

www.umbrella.uk.net

A charity which supports children & young people with any special need, aged 5 to 30, living in Derby City and Derbyshire. They support the individual and their families through their support services, activities, information, guidance and their family support groups.

Telephone:01332785658

NationalAutistic Society Derby andDistrictBranch

www.facebook.com/NASDerbyBranch/

The official page for the Derby and District Branch of the NAS. The support group is for parents/ carers of children & adults on the autism spectrum. The group hold meetings which are an opportunity to meet and share information with other parents, other professionals and other people with ASD.

Telephone:07500089571

Email:derbyanddistrict@nas.org.uk

Derbyshire County Council Early Help & Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service (SEND)

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Provides information on the support services and signposting for children and families where there may be emerging or low level needs or special education needs.

Telephone:01629533190

AutismLinksSupportGroup

www.autismlinks.co.uk/support-groups

A website full of useful links to local support groups, charities and specialist services all in one place.

EqualStrands

A social opportunity for people with communication difficulties and autism. A Lego club is held on the first Saturday of every month in Chesterfield.

Email: mark@equalstrands.co.uk

Support Forums

DerbyshireCareers Association

www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Provide support, advice, information and representation for carers in Derbyshire, and hold support groups.

Telephone:01773833833

DerbyshireParent Carer Voice

www.derbyshireparentforums.co.uk

A charity which is run by parent/carer volunteers with children/young people with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities. They organise parent forums, providing parents with the opportunity to talk about all the services they receive in Derbyshire.

Telephone:01629533666

Informative Websites and Links

AutismWestMidlands

www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk

Theirwebsiteprovidesresourcesforfamiliesandprofessionals.Theservicealsoofferstrainingto parentsandprofessionals,holdseventsandactivitiesandsupportsfamiliesintheWestMidlands.

Telephone:01214507582

NationalAutistic Society

www.autism.org.uk

A charity which provides information and advice to autistic people, their families and friends. They also run a range of support services for children, young people and adults.

Telephone:02078332299

Sibs/YoungSibs

www.sibs.org.uk

www.youngsibs.org.uk

A charity which supports people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled sibling. They provide siblings with information and support, and additional information for parents and professionals. The charity also host sibling support groups.

Scope

www.scope.org.uk

A charity that provide support, information and advice to disabled people, their families and professionals.

Telephone:0808 8003333

CAMHS North Derbyshire

www.camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk

Our websitehassome helpful adviceand informationonour teams and services including information about ASD, our parent/carer workshops and our Urgent Care Team.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Kooth

www.kooth.com

Free, safe and anonymous online counselling and support.

Shout

www.giveusashout.org

Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in a crisis anytime, anywhere.

YoungMinds

www.youngminds.org.uk

A charity recognising the importance of mental health and well-being of young people. With practical advice, national projects and information of what to do in a crisis.

Further resources

AutismEye

www.autismeye.com

An online based magazine informing parents and professionals on the latest research and news on Autism. Online subscription is free.

TheChildren’s Sleep Charity

www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk

Provides families and professionals with support and training onsupporting children with sleep issues.

Communicationwithschool–contactdetails

Generalenquiries

The first point of contact for parents/carers for general enquiries is reception. Receptionstaff will ask you what the issue is in order for them to help with queries or refer you to a member of staff who can. Please be understanding with your expectations as, unless your call is urgent or considered a safeguarding matter, the majority of staff will not be able to respond to you immediately due to their teaching commitments and a return call may not be until the end of the school day or following day depending on the situation.

Subjectspecificenquiry(subject teacher)

If you have subject specific enquiries, we ask that you contact the relevant subject teacher. If you feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the class teacher, this can be followed-up by the relevant head of department.

Pastoralenquiries&sicknessabsence

If you have any concerns about a student, please contact the form tutor in the first instance either by email or telephone. If you feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the form tutor or year manager, this can be followed-up with the relevant head of year.

If parents/carers wish to contact the school regarding attendance, please contact the relevant year manager. Each year group has their own year manager to deal with any enquiries or concerns:

Lowerschoolsite (Starkholmes)- to contact year managers for years 7 or 8:

Mr Allsobrook - Year Manager (year 7)

Email: callsobrook@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Green – Year Manager (year 8)

Email: tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Direct line: 01629 832314 or ext 244

Direct line: 01629 832313 or ext 235

Upperschoolsite (Lumsdale)- to contact year managers for years 9 to 13:

Miss Esposito – Year Manager (year 9)

Email: aesposito@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mr Tidmarsh - Year Manager (year 10)

Email: dtidmarsh@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Weightman Edge - Year Manager (year 11)

Email: hweightman-edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Sargeant - Year Manager (sixth form)

Email: rsargeant@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Generalemailcontacts

Direct line: 01629 832348 or ext 364

Direct line: 01629 832329 or ext 111

Direct line: 01629 832345 or ext 159

Direct line: 01629 832389 or ext 165

General email: info@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Admissions: admissions@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Chair of Governors: chair@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

SENCO: mhodkin@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Careers information: careers@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Yourcontactdetails

Please ensure you notify us of any changes of address, telephone and email details to ensure our records are up to date in case of emergency.

KeyStafffor2022-23

Headteacher:

Mr A Marsh

Deputy Headteacher: Mr P R Cole

Assistant Headteachers: Mrs C Rifkin

Mr M Hodkin

Directors of Catch-up

Mrs C Morgan (Curriculum) Mr G Roberts (Engagement)

Heads of Year:

Year 7 Mrs A Ruston

Year 8 Miss J Hughes

Year 9 Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead

Year 10 Mr K Rodgers

Year 11 Mr A Bishton

Sixth form Mr M Flett

Year Managers:

Year 7 Mr Allsobrook

Year 8 Mrs Green

Year 9 Miss Esposito

Year 10 Mr Tidmarsh

Year 11 Mrs Weightman Edge

Sixth form Mrs R Sargeant

Ifyouwishtoreportstudentabsences,pleasecontacttherelevantpastoralstafftoyour son/daughter’syeargroupasindicatedabove.

Department Contacts:

Art – Mrs K Fairbank

Business – Mr I Lovatt

Computing – Mr C Davies

D&T – Mrs C Hakin

Drama&Dance – Miss Bonsall

English – Mrs H Key

Film Studies – Mr C Warrington

Geography – Mrs M Barker

History – Mr P Copeland

Maths – Mrs R Brown

ModernForeignLanguages – Mrs M Bowen

Music – Mr K Rowley

PE – Mr C Shirtcliffe

Psychology – Miss H Ould

PRS – Mr R Platts

SENCO – Mr M Hodkin

Science – Mr R Atkins

Sociology – Mrs A Llewellyn

HighfieldsSchoolGoverningBoard2022-23

Highfields Schoolis fortunatein thekindsofpeoplewho havevolunteeredto become governors, each bringing a variety of skills and experience to support the school.

The composition of the governing board is made up of community, parent and staff governors each serving a four year term of office.

Mr Rob Atkinson ChairofGovernors Community Leadership and strategy

Mr Paul Steeples Vice ChairofGovernors Community -

Mrs Allison Beesley Community -

Ms Tina Fisher Community -

Mrs Amanda Goodall Community -

Miss Emma Hill Community

Inclusion (SEND, behaviour, attendance)

Mr Dennis Holmes Parent Finance, resources and personnel Eco School committee link

Mr Andrew Marsh Headteacher -

Mrs Selina Rodgers Parent

Curriculum and standards

Dr Ewen Ross Parent -

Mr Duncan Whittam Community -

Mr Mark Webb Staff -

Highfields governing board has a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

 ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

 holdingtheheadteachertoaccountfortheeducationalperformanceoftheschoolanditsstudents, and the performance management of staff, and

 overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

All governors are required to:

 undertake appropriate induction training

 prepare for and attend all meetings regularly

 undertake further training to develop their skills

Full details of Highfields Governing Board can be accessed on the school website: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/governors/

Name Governor Type LinkGovernor Area

Keydates

Pleasenoteallcalendardatesareprovisionalatthisstageandarecorrectasof1September2022.

2022-23academic year

CPDdays(no studentsin school)

Term1: 1September2022to21October2022 Thursday1September2022

Term2: 31October2022to22December2022 Friday21October2022

Term3: 9January2023to17February2023 Monday5December2022

Term4: 27February2023to31March2023

Term5: 17April2023to26May2023

Term6: 5June2023to21July2023

2022-23parentconsultationevenings Y13parentsevening(4-7pm)

2022-23provisional schoolevents (further details will be issued prior to each event)

Y11mockexams(1)

Y13mockexams(1)

ChristmasConcert

ChristmasdiscoforY7/8

ALevelcertificatesevening

Y9virtualoptionsevening

Y7,8&9Fluimmunisationsessions(NHSteam)

EveningofTheatre(7-10pm)

Y9immunisations-TDP&MenACWY

Y11mockinterviews

Y11mockexams(2)

Y13mockexams(2)

Y9Healthday

EasterConcert

Y8/Y9immunisations-HPV

Y10internalexams

SportsLeadersAwardsEvening

GCSEs/Alevelexamseriesbegins

Y7endofyearinternalexams

Y12mockexams

Y8endofyearinternalexams

Y9internalexams

NewY12inductionsessions

Y13Prom

Y10workexperience

Monday21November–Friday2December2022(sportshall)

Monday28November–Friday9December2022(sportshall)

Wednesday14December2022,7-10pm,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

Thursday15December2022,7-9pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Wednesday21December2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Wednesday11January2022– twosessions6pm/7pm(virtual)

Thursday19January2022(bothsitesduringtheschoolday)

Wednesday25JanuaryandThursday26January2023,7pm BowlerHall,Starkholmes

Tuesday7February2023,Lumsdale

Thursday16February2023(duringschoolday)

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall

Friday3February2023(duringschoolday)

Wednesday29March2023,7-10pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Tuesday25April2023,bothsites

Tuesday2May–Friday12May2023,SportsHall

Thursday11May2023,6-8pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Monday15May2023,SportsHall

Monday5June–Friday9June2023

Monday5June–Friday16June2023,SportsHall

Monday12June–Friday16June2023

Monday26June–Thursday29June2023

Tuesday27June–Wednesday28June2023

Thursday29June2023,7pm

Monday3July–Friday7July2023

2022-23provisionalschoolevents (cont/…)

Y6visitStarkholmes

Y7sponsoredwalk

Y8visitLumsdale

Y9enterpriseday

Y6parents'evening

Wholeschoolsportsday

SchoolMusical(7.30-10pm)

2023 exam resultsdays (provisional tbc): A Level exam results: 17August2023tbc

School day:

Break 10:45 11:10

Additional Bank Holiday – May 2023

Wednesday5July2023,Starkholmes

Wednesday5July2023

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Friday7July2023

Wednesday12July-Saturday15July2023,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

GCSE examresults: 24August2023tbc

There will be an additional bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023 in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and school will be closed on this day.

2023-24 academic year and CPD days:

The

School is closed to students on the following CPD days:

 Monday 4 September 2023

 Friday 27 October 2023

 Monday 4 December 2023

 Friday 22 December 2023

 Friday 5 July 2024