Download - Open Evening September 2013 Welcome!. Who are SASH? Paul McAteer, Slough & Eton CE School
Open Evening September 2013
Welcome!
Who are SASH?
Paul McAteer, Slough & Eton CE School
Slough Association of Secondary Heads (SASH)
Baylis CourtBeechwoodHerschel Grammar Langley GrammarSlough and EtonSt Joseph's CatholicWexhamSt Bernard's Catholic Grammar
The Langley AcademyThe Westgate SchoolUpton Court GrammarArbour Vale SchoolHaybrook College
13 Secondary Schools
Non selective and selective Special and Haybrook
Shared values / COLLABORATION
Top ten in country for KS4 Results
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Why have SASH set up a new school?
We want the best for young people in Slough
‘Tsunami’ of places
Free schoolsSupport and guidanceUnique
Vision and ethos
Mercedes Hernandez Estrada Upton Court Grammar School
Inspirational 21St century learning
• Leaders of tomorrow– creative, innovative and decision makers
• Active in the community– good communicators, involved and proactive,
Core ValuesSchool is… stimulating and inspiring
Staff are… inspirational and multi-skilledLearners are … motivated and engagedCurriculum is … challenging and diverse
Qualifications are … future proof and fit for purposeLearning environment is … flexible and adaptable
Education is … inclusive and adaptable
Our pledge
The SASH school is committed to contribute to the success of future
generations in order to support and share in the future successes of Slough.
The Curriculum
Joanne Rockall Herschel Grammar School
Rationale• Access higher order jobs• Local economy• Skills for future• Active citizenship• Future leaders
Personalised Learning
• Focus on literacy and numeracy• Competence based approach• Thinking skills• Creative and innovative extended learning
Personalised Learning
• Highly differentiated• Building on strengths and talents• Nurturing high self esteem• Specialist evidence-based teaching
programmes
Learning Together• Vertical curriculum• High quality qualifications• Work based opportunities• Collaborative Sixth Form • High quality continuing professional development
Pastoral welfare at the SASH School
Rhodri Bryant Langley Academy
Strengths• Collaboration/understanding from SASH• Significant strengths with behaviour and
safety systems (Ofsted reports)• Underpins our vision – personalised,
leadership, confidence, thinking curriculum, inclusive, every individual does matter
Structure• 6 Teaching and Learning communities TLC (Like a House system)
• Vertical Tutoring, 10 tutor groups in each TLC• Registration/Assembly 8.30 – 8.50am, 3.10 – 3.20pm
Structure• Staff – experts in every area of need• Outstanding External agency support• Early identification – initial assessment of attainment and ability, CATs,
Reading tests• Pupil Led Learning – Individual Learning Plan• Targeted support/intervention eg literacy, numeracy, SEND• Parent sessions for early review• Weekly monitoring of student progress• Inclusion – UNICEF, Rights and Respecting School Award – rights of the child• Bullying• Attendance/punctuality
Working with the local community
John Constable Langley Grammar School
Local community focus• Promotion of enterprise and creativity at the
heart of the school• Engagement with local business community• Links to Higher Education• Access to jobs with major employers based in
the area
Active Citizens• Self-confident and responsible pupils• Focused charitable fundraising and support• Community service schemes, • Academic mentoring• Sports leadership opportunities
Modelling life-long learning• Hub for family and community learning• Integrated adult education• Virtual college• Dual-use facilities• Out-of-hours classes for parents and
community
Admissions arrangements 2014-15
• Full details are available atwww.slough.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions.aspx
• To apply online for a Year 7 place go tohttps://capita.slough.gov.uk/ccsenterprise_admissionsonline_live/