Tarleton Academy Prospectus Additional Information

2019&2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO TARLETON ACADEMY

SCHOOL CAPTAINS’ WELCOME

Welcome

Daniel Tarleton Academy School Captain Alice Tarleton Academy School Captain Jacob Tarleton Academy School Vice Captain Katy Jo Tarleton Academy School Vice Captain

School Captains’ Welcome We would like to welcome you to Tarleton Academy. We understand that high school may seem daunting at first, but take it from us - it’s like a second family!

We were both extremely honoured when we were appointed as the School Captains. Our time within our role is short however we shall endeavour to make our school a comfortable place for your children and our students to attend. We have many new plans to introduce and incorporate into the school and aspire to leave a legacy behind. Here at Tarleton Academy, not only do we ‘make our future’ but we also make our school.

As School Captains we believe that to make a success in our roles, we must strengthen the foundations of discussing ideas with our fellow students within school. We think it’s necessary to cooperate fully with our leadership team and school council in order to make an effective impact on our school, and are constantly reviewing what we could do to make our school an even better community to be part of.

Relationships and competitions between our houses are a huge part of our school identity. These components are a crucial factor to the school as it gets everyone involved in events while maintaining a friendly and smooth manner to the competitive side of the academy.

Our behaviour systems are fair and ensure that the high expectations we have are met and without them the school life simply wouldn’t function properly.

We are both looking forward to the year we have ahead and aspire to make sure our school continues to improve.

Daniel & Alice, Captains of Tarleton Academy

Our Tarleton Academy Family Students come from far and wide as shown in our family intake map.

Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston PR4 6AQ Tel 01772 812644 Fax 01772 817901 Email enquiries@tarletonacademy.org

www.tarletonacademy.org

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OUR FAMILY | SCHOOL DETAILS

School Details

HEADLINE FIGURES 2019

Headline Figures 2019

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81% of all GCSEs grade 4 and above 75% of students achieving a grade 4 and above in English and Maths.

English and Maths GCSE Grades Awarded in 2019 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

87% 80% 70%

71%

75% 55%

53%

50% 33% 17%

15%

20%

Tarleton Academy

National Average

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English 4+

English 4+

Maths 4+

Maths 4+

English 5+

English 5+

Maths 5+

Maths 5+

English 7+

English 7+

Maths 7+

Maths 7+

Students achieving English and Maths 2019 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Science • For students studying separate science: v 100% achieved Grade 4 or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

75%

Other subject highlights:

56%

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English and Maths 4+

Estimated National Average English and Maths 4+

Art and Design (98% Grade 4 +) Drama (100% Grade 4 +) Food Preparation and Nutrition (90% Grade 4 +) Music (100% Grade 4 +)

Provisional Progress 8 figures indicate above average and top 20% of schools nationally again.

Attainment in EBacc Subjects in 2019 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

100%

69%

76% 63%

68%

74%

70%

71%

National Average Spanish

Tarleton Academy History

64%

55%

Tarleton National Tarleton National Academy Average Academy Average Computer Computer Combined Combined Science Science Science Science

Tarleton Academy German

National Average German

Tarleton Academy Spanish

National Average History

Tarleton Academy Most Able Programme At Tarleton Academy we are very proud of all of our students and we firmly believe that every student has a particular skill or talent which we actively seek to identify and nurture.

Provision for our most able students often features on our whole school Quality Assurance programme. All of our lessons are planned specifically for our most able students, in order to stretch and challenge them so that they can reach their potential with other students supported to aspire to their most able peers.

There are also extra-curricular sessions available to our most able students, such as debating forums, subject specific clubs and regular competitions.

We want to inspire our most able students to aim high and achieve their dreams, and we hope that - by a whole range of activities and a strong support network - we can help make this possible.

Please see our Most Able policy on the school website for further details.

Preparing for Life after Tarleton Here at Tarleton we pride ourselves in raising aspirations in our students and supporting them to ‘Make Their Own Future’ with exciting and challenging life goals which we help to make a reality. We pride ourselves on the exceptionally high numbers of young people who enter education, employment or training when they leave us, many going on to enjoy a huge range of fantastic careers through a variety of routes, including the top universities in the country.

All students receive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) within our Personal, Social, Careers and Health Education programme from Year 7 to Year 11. This enables students to make informed decisions about their next steps after Tarleton and beyond. Tutors work closely with our students through this programme and through individual interviews as appropriate. Tarleton Academy has strong links with local colleges which offers ‘taster’ sessions for students at their colleges. We are also regularly visited by colleges and providers so that our students are well informed of all their options. We also keep our students informed of the huge range of apprenticeships and traineeships available.

The most important thing for us is that our students think beyond the ‘here and now’ and that we help them to make that their ambitions become a reality through hard work, clear direction and forward planning.

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MOST ABLE PROGRAMME | LIFE AFTER TARLETON

In addition to this there are students who have been specifically identified as our ‘most able’. (Formally known as Able, Gifted and Talented). The process of identification for this group of students begins for us on transition from Year 6. We have a well-established outreach programme working with pupils from our partner primaries so that students that may be identified as most able students are already well known to us. In addition we look at data and information received from primary schools, as well as teacher assessments and parental feedback. This is our first indicator of who might be classed as most able. Over the course of the academic year, staff monitor work and assess students in each curriculum area, helping us to have a clear idea as to who these students are across the curriculum.

Students on the register may be able across a range of subjects, or gifted in just one.

Our most able students are given many enrichment opportunities throughout their school career at Tarleton.

We also have firm links with our colleges where we take groups of students from across the year groups for enrichment days, for example, looking at developing skills in business, higher level subject specific A level content and mock courtroom trials. Other activities include taking part in the “European Languages Workshop”, Spelling Bee competition and Maths challenges. As well as this, we offer Year 9 students the opportunity to attend the annual Mini Masters Event where our most able students attend a day of workshops focused on material beyond the constraints of GCSE to give them a flavour of the challenge of post 16 studies. In Year 10 students attend an event at Oxford University, showing them what it is like to be an undergraduate at Oxford, as well as inspiring them to achieve their very best.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Tarleton Academy School Uniform Our School Uniform is important to us. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It promotes a genuine sense of readiness to work and a focused frame of mind.

Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times.

At Tarleton Academy, we believe that a school uniform is important, because it: • • • • •

Looks smart Is cost effective Contributes to a sense of belonging Fosters a feeling of pride Reduces ‘fashion competition’ between students

Our uniform has been chosen after extensive consultation.

Our School Uniform • • • • • • •

White shirt with top button fastened and shirt tails tucked into trousers/skirt V-necked school jumper Black school trousers or school badged skirt (skirts should be knee length) Black blazer with school badge Clip-on school tie Plain, black socks If wearing the skirt, socks should be long, but no higher than the knee – no patterns or bows) or plain black tights (minimum 40 denier) can be worn

Footwear Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes (Boots, trainers, shoes with logos, flimsy ballet/ court shoes, pumps, fabric or high heels are not acceptable). For information, if you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of the pastoral team.

Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Executive Headteacher.

Outdoor clothing Outdoor wear should be a plain dark coloured coat. Casual outer garments such as non-school jumpers, hoodies, fleeces, cardigans, leather or denim jackets etc. are not acceptable. Any other coloured or patterned outdoor coats must be removed on entry into school and should not be worn onsite during the school day. We strongly advise that expensive branded outdoor clothing is not worn for daily school use as the school will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to these items.

During warmer weather, especially during the summer months, coats should be removed and placed in bags, lockers or carried. Blazers should be worn at all times around school including movement to and from lessons and coats should not be worn in place of blazers. The senior staff will inform staff and students if the uniform policy is to be relaxed during hot weather.

Dark coloured scarves and hats may be worn during cold weather but these should not be worn in the school buildings.

Hoods should also not be worn within the school building.

ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED The supplier to Tarleton Academy is Sportswear International Ltd

www.swi.co.uk

P.E. and Games Kit All students: • • • • • • • •

Purple polo shirt with school logo Black shorts with school logo Long Purple socks with school name Trainers; black soled not allowed Black Micro Fleece with school logo or Black Multisport top with school logo One piece swimming costume, swimming trunks or swimming shorts (no Bermuda shorts or PE shorts) Towel and hat Football / rugby boots/ shin pads/ gum shield – staff will notify when these are required

Optional:

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Black track suit bottoms with white piping Black waterproof jacket with school logo and name Black waterproof bottoms with white piping Goggles (only allowed after parental permission form received by school)

For all PE lessons (including indoor lessons) non-participating students must have a complete change of clothing, for example, trainers or football boots, tracksuit bottoms, T-shirt and a sweatshirt. They will be involved in the lesson in other ways to ensure that they are supervised at all times. Bringing a change of clothes ensures that your son/daughter still has a clean/dry uniform for school use and that they are suitably dressed to undertake a variety of roles such as sports leaders, officials and organisers.

All of our students are welcome to purchase and wear any items of uniform/PE kit regardless of gender.

Bags and belongings • Every student should have a school bag for school equipment.

• Bags should be sturdy and dark in colour.

Fashion Items / Other Earrings: no more than one piercing per ear, (ear lobes only) with one plain gold or silver stud, which should be removed for P.E. Any other piercings will be removed in school.

Nose studs or retainers are not allowed and students will need to remove these in school.

No jewellery except for earrings (as above) and a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning.

Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only be allowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance.

Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Extreme hairstyles or colourings are not allowed. Hair should be cut no shorter than grade 2. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the pastoral team in school first. Hair accessories should be small, plain and black. No flowers or bows should be worn. Shaved patterns in hair or eyebrows will not be permitted.

Any make up, including false tan worn in school should be discreet. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.

Facial hair should be tidy and is therefore at the discretion of the Headteacher.

No student should have any tattoo which is visible (including swimming kit).

Non-Compliance with the School Uniform Policy As a school, we place high priority on preparedness for work and adherence to school standards and rules. Whilst the uniform policy is agreed by the Trustees, the day to day implementation of it is the responsibility of the Headteacher, supported by the school staff.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM & APPEARANCE

Consequently, if you send your child into school with a note explaining why they cannot participate then a change of clothing/footwear as detailed above will also be required.

THE LEARNING SUPPORT FACULTY

The Learning Support Faculty at Tarleton Academy All children are special and all have differing educational needs. Here at Tarleton Academy we pride ourselves on differentiating for the individuality of all our students. The Learning Support Faculty embraces the principles of the SEND Code of Practice:

A child-centered focus We show sensitivity, honesty and mutual respect in encouraging students to share concerns, discuss strategies and see themselves as equal partners in the school. In this school, we encourage students to participate in their learning.

We encourage them to take ownership of their learning targets and pupil passports by discussing their strengths and difficulties and what they can do to improve. For students with additional needs this includes discussing the strategies that will help achieve their success. We encourage them to take part in reviewing their progress and in setting new goals and challenges.

Collaboration between the school and parents All staff at Tarleton Academy welcome an open dialogue with all parents. Parents are at the centre of provision for students with specific needs. The Learning Support Faculty champion and respond to the views of both the students and their parents/ carers. Parents/carers are important partners in the effective working relationship with the school in raising their child’s attainment. They are fully involved in the identification, assessment and decisionmaking process in the school. Parents/carers are encouraged to involve their child in the decision-making processes, including recording students’ views and implementing and reviewing where appropriate the Student Support Plans.

The school will also update parents/carers with relevant information.

Early identification and support/intervention for pupils A smooth and stress free transition from primary school to secondary school is a priority. Links are maintained to ensure a smooth transfer on school entry through liaison and visits to local primary schools. Parents/carers of children with additional needs are invited to school in the summer term of Year 6 to discuss concerns and support for their children starting in Year 7. Students are invited to visit us for induction visits in the term before they start school. If necessary, the school will liaise with other agencies at this stage.

Students with SEN/additional needs are supported through their induction to the school by the Pastoral Manager, the Learning Support Faculty, the House Progress Leaders and by classroom buddies to ensure that they have a smooth transition.

The Staff from Tarleton Academy visit the local primary schools in Year 6 and specialist staff from the Learning Support Faculty also maintain close links with the SENCos of the primary schools which continue into Year 7 as appropriate.

Tarleton Academy has rigorous systems in place to monitor the progress of all students – this allows for an early response should a student be struggling. The Learning Support Faculty works with the subject specialist teachers to provide appropriate, effective intervention.

High quality provision is provided to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND Tarleton Academy is committed to providing Quality First Teaching to all pupils. In addition, the Learning Support Faculty is responsible for coordinating the provision of additional needs throughout the school. This involves: • Championing the needs of pupils with SEND • Liaising with teaching staff to share strategies and concerns as well as collaborating on Pupil Passports and SEN Support Plans • Working alongside staff to assist them in assessing and planning for students’ needs; implementing and reviewing intervention to ensure that students make progress • Coordinating the Nurture Group – a specialist-taught small group that focuses on intensive Literacy intervention in order to support our most vulnerable pupils • Liaising with outside agencies; including the SEND Team at Lancashire County Council • Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provision for students with SEN/additional needs to the governing body in conjunction with the designated responsible person • Coordinating the range of support and access arrangements available to students with SEN/additional needs • Initiate, when appropriate, and oversee the implementation of the new Educational and Health Care Plans

Greater collaboration between education, health and social care services to provide support Close links are maintained with the Local Authority support services in order to ensure that the school makes appropriate provision for students with Special/Additional Educational Needs. We have long established links with key personnel from the NHS, Social Services, Youth organizations as well as using the services of specialist teaching staff. Where it is necessary to contact outside agencies, the Learning Support Faculty, will, where appropriate, make the necessary arrangements and discuss with parents/carers accordingly.

Tarleton Academy is part of a county wide partnership of secondary schools who meet half termly to share best practice. This mutual support network ensures our students have the best, most up to date provision there is.

Focus on inclusive practice and removal of barriers to learning Tarleton Academy strives to ensure access for students or parents with disabilities. Tarleton Academy has three disabled toilet facilities and a disabled changing and toilet facility in the Community Sports Hall. Any new building takes into account requirements under the Equality Act 2010 as an integral part of the School’s Accessibility Plan. Tarleton Academy aims to achieve reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of all students where possible.

Young people are supported in making a successful transition to adulthood All students are involved in making decisions, where possible, as soon as they start at the school. The ways in which we encourage them to participate reflects their emerging maturity. Confident young students, who know that their opinions will be valued and who can practise making choices, will be more secure and effective students during their school years. In this school, we encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. For students with additional needs this includes discussing the strategies that will help achieve their success. We encourage them to aspire to be the very best they can be. We have high expectations for everyone. Tarleton Academy has strong links with Runshaw College, Cardinal Newman, KGV, Southport College and Myerscough College. Learning Support works closely with the student support services of these colleges to ensure a smooth transition for our students post 16.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Learning Support Faculty as follows: By email: Mr A Case – Head of Learning Support and SENCo a.case@tarletonacademy.org Mrs J Batey – Executive Inclusion Manager j.batey@tarletonacademy.org

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812644 “Students show pride in being part of Tarleton Academy and enjoy good relationships with their teachers.”

“Students, parents and staff agree that students are kept very safe.”

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CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection Child protection is part of safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students.

The purpose of having a child protection policy is to provide clear direction to all staff and others about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with child protection issues.

It states the school’s commitment to the development of good practice and sound procedures. It ensures that child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways which prioritise the needs of the child.

Tarleton Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support students in school. There are three main elements to our Child Protection Policy: •

Prevention: by promoting a positive school atmosphere, teaching and pastoral support to students

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Protection: by following agreed procedures, ensuring staff are trained and supported to respond appropriately and sensitively to Child Protection concerns

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Support: to students and school staff who may have been abused.

This Policy applies to all students and adults who work in the school The Head of School has delegated responsibility for Child Protection at Tarleton Academy to Mrs. N Fairhurst, Director of Student Services. Mrs. N Fairhurst is the Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection and Mr M Cunniffe, Mrs K Crystal are the Deputy Designated Senior Leads.

The Wholeschool Policy & Procedures on Child Protection policy is available to all parents through the school website.

Attendance We are extremely proud of our school attendance, as our overall figure for 2018-19 was 95.8%, (higher than the national average).

We believe the dedication from our students in attending school and engaging fully in their education is reflected in the students’ academic success.

We support students and families to ensure that as many students as possible enjoy the success of 100% attendance – we believe this is essential to allow all students to access their full learning opportunities to maximise future career goals We celebrate high attendance during our termly rewards assembly, with a prize for the highest attending tutor group in each house, and a certificate for students in each house who achieves 100% attendance.

In cases of unavoidable absence we request that you please contact school before 9.00am on the school absence line.

(01772 812644 Opt 1) or alternatively an e-mail can be sent to attendance@tarletonacademy.org.

As parents, you can play a vital role in helping us to maintain and improve individual attendance. Copying up notes for work that has been missed is no substitute for real learning and so we ask you, as parents, to work with us in this area of your child’s education.

Please be aware that due to Government legislation Headteachers are no longer allowed to authorise any holiday in term time. Any other ‘Leave of Absence’ will only be authorised under extremely exceptional circumstances. For any requests parents are asked to complete a “leave of absence request form” with at least two weeks’ notice. These forms can be found on the website under Academy Info – Leave of Absence request form. They can either be e-mailed to attendance@ tarletonacademy.org or printed and sent to the Attendance Officer with your child. Legally, the Headteacher is the only person who can authorise an absence.

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KEY STAFF

Key Staff Senior Leadership Team Mrs L Gwinnett

Executive Headteacher/CEO (ELT)

Mr M Cunniffe Miss J Bacon

Head of School

Executive Director of Standards (ELT)

Mrs G Davies

Chief Operating Officer (ELT)

Mrs N Fairhurst

Executive Director of Student Services (ELT)

Mrs C Barlow

Assistant Headteacher

Mr T McLardy

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs K Berry

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs L Jones

Executive Director of Teaching & Learning

House Progress Leaders Mrs C Leathard

Daley House

Mrs J Lowe

Farah House

Mr J Fletcher

Ennis House

Mr J Taylor

Wiggins House

Pastoral & Behaviour Managers

Mrs L Gwinnett Executive Headteacher

Mrs L Hammerton

Deputy Director of Student Services

Miss N Daly

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager -

Year 7 and Year 6 Transition

Mr M Ashton

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager – Year 8 and 9

Mrs M Feeney

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager Year 10 and 11

Student Services Mrs L Hammerton

Executive Student Services Manager (ELT)

Miss N Daly

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager -

Year 7,8 and Year 6 Transition

Mrs J Fairhurst

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager Year 9, 10, 11

Careers Education, Information, Advice

and Guidance (CEIAG)

Learning Support

Mr M Cunnliffe Head of School

Mr A Case

Head of Learning Support

Mrs J Batey

Executive Inclusion Manager (ELT)

School Day ACTIVITY

8.00am 8.45am 8.50am 9.50am 10.50am 11.10am 12.10pm 1.10pm 1.20pm 1.50pm 2.15pm 3.15pm 3.15pm-4.15pm 3.15pm-5.00pm

Breakfast Club (optional) Start of School Day, movement to Lesson 1 Lesson 1 (including registration) Lesson 2 Break (brunch available in the dining room) Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lunch Homework Club (optional) Tutor Time (learning / assembly) Lesson 5 End of School Day Whole School Extra Curricular Session (optional) Homework Club (optional)

Lunchtime Arrangements A hot or cold meal can be purchased from our school cafeteria and eaten in the dining room. A cold service is available in the school hall.

Students may bring a packed lunch which can be eaten in the school hall.

Students may go home for lunch provided the appropriate form has been completed and handed into the General Office.

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises to purchase food items outside.

Cashless System Tarleton Academy operates a cashless payment system which enables parents to make online payments to your child’s school account so they can pay for food, drinks and other incidental school expenses e.g. school trips, ties and equipment. The introduction of online payments allowed us to install a cashless catering system with biometric identification. Once purchases have been made, parents will be able to see on their online account what items have been purchased. For further information please see the school website.

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ADMISSIONS POLICY

Admissions Policy 2020 – 2021 Tarleton Academy is a school for children aged 11-16. It is a mixed, non-denominational, comprehensive school and is part of the Endeavour Learning Trust. As an academy, funded by the EFA, the Trust Board is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for applying the admissions criteria to applications submitted for entry to the school. The coordination of the arrangements is undertaken by Lancashire County Council, the local authority.

This policy has been written to comply with the statutory guidance of the Schools Admissions Code (December 2014) and the Schools Admission Appeals Code (2012).

For 2020-2021 admissions, the Trust Board has set its admissions number (PAN) at 150. Admissions to the school will be determined by the Trust Board. Parents must complete an application form on line through Lancashire County Council’s website. There is a Common Application Form available for those without access to the internet, which can normally be found at primary and secondary school offices, or downloaded from the LCC website. This is the link to the online application form. http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx.

Statutory Dates

Secondary Schools

Closing Date

31st October 2019

Offer Issue Date

1st March 2020

After the admissions of Children with an Education Health and Care Plan or Statement of Education Needs which names the school and where there are more applications submitted than places available priority for admission will be given to those children who meet the admissions criteria below. All applications will be accepted if 150 or fewer applications are received.

Twins/Triplets or children from other multiple births in the same year group will be admitted if there are insufficient places (i.e. where one of the siblings is the last child who can be admitted up to the admissions number).

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA 2020-2021 The criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below: 1) Looked after children and children who were previously looked after and ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a special guardianship order) 2) Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to Tarleton Academy is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Tarleton Academy rather than any other school.

3) Siblings of children who will be attending Tarleton Academy on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term siblings includes brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by Tarleton Academy as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week.

4) Any other applicants.

TIE-BREAKER Where there are more applicants received than places available under any of the above criteria then the distance between the school and the home (as defined above in criterion no 3) will be used as the final determining factor. The distance criterion is a straight line (radial) measured centre of building to centre of building. Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the single measure between address points will apply and the Local Authority’s system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s) as an effective, clear and fair tie breaker. In the case of the point within school, this will be the centre of the administration building which houses the General Office and Main Hall.

WAITING LISTS In the event of there being more applicants than places, a waiting list will be operated by school. A place will be offered if one later becomes available. The waiting list is kept in priority order using the admission criteria. The list may change as children move into and out of the area or accept alternative places. If a place becomes available and you are top of the list, you will be offered a place whether or not you have appealed. If you wish to know your approximate position on the reserve list, contact Mrs S Rooney in school.

Tarleton Academy will keep a waiting list until 31st December in the new school year. Parents who want a pupil’s name to remain on the waiting list must contact school early in the new school year to confirm that this is the case. Places are only offered from waiting lists where the allocated number of children falls below the admission number for the year group. See below for information on in-year admissions to all year groups.

IN YEAR ADMISSIONS TO ALL YEAR GROUPS Where there are extenuating circumstances for an application being received after the last date for applications, and it is before the Trustees have established their list of pupils to be admitted, then it will be considered alongside all the others.

Otherwise, applications which are received after the last date will be considered after all the others, and placed on the waiting list in order according to the criteria.

IN YEAR ADMISSIONS TO ALL YEAR GROUPS If you wish to make an in-year application for a place in school, parents should initially contact Mrs S Rooney in school, who will coordinate all such arrangements. All those applying for admission outside the normal admission round, including late applications, will be admitted where there are places available up to the admissions number for the year group. If there are more applicants than places available such applications will be placed on the waiting list and ranked in line with oversubscription criteria.

ADMISSION OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL AGE GROUP Parents may request that their child is admitted outside their normal age group. To do so parents should include a request with their application, specifying why admission out of normal year group is being requested and the year group in which they wish their child to be allocated a place.

When such a request is made, the academy will make a decision on the basis of the circumstances of the case and in the best interests of the child concerned, taking into account the views of the head teacher and any supporting evidence provided by the parent.

FAIR ACCESS PROTOCOLS The Trust Board may admit a child to Tarleton Academy where it is requested to by Lancashire County Council, even when admitting such a child would exceed the normal admission number.

APPEALS Parents have a right of appeal to an independent appeal panel in line with the School Admissions Appeals Code (February 2012) as it applies to academies. Please contact Mrs S Rooney in school in the first instance.

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2019&2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

www.tarletonacademy.org