Slough & Eton

WElcomE to Slough & Eton church of England BuSinESS & EntErpriSE collEgE

We are a highly successful, 11-19 co-educational school with a Business and Enterprise Specialism. the recent building developments have helped to make us a flagship school for the 21st century. We have grown in size and popularity over the last few years, a reflection of our high standing in the community and our outstanding achievements. currently we have over 1100 pupils and nearly 200 teaching and ancillary staff. this means that whilst we are small enough to retain a friendly atmosphere and know everyone’s face, the school is large enough to offer a full range of academic and vocational subjects taught by specialist teachers. the school also has a very successful Sixth

Form with over 250 students taking advanced level and BtEc courses.

academically we establish good working habits in an environment that is wholly conducive to learning and study. our results have been outstanding and our value added data has put our performance among the top schools in the country. this demonstrates that we are bringing about effective learning whilst maintaining concern for the individual.

although we take great pride in our high achievers, we are particularly proud that all of our students leave with sound qualifications on which to build their future. We believe that working collaboratively with other schools and organisations helps children to be more successful. We are a lead school in the Slough and East Berkshire multi academy trust (SEBmat).

if you would like to visit the school during the working day i offer tours everyThursday at 9.15am, please contact us on 01753 520824 or reception@slougheton.com, to book a tour.

Mr Paul McAteerExecutive headteacher

Slough and Eton builds on the tradition of our foundation as a Church of England School which welcomes all faiths and cultures. The Christian ethos permeates across all our work and we celebrate unity in diversity. Our pupils are from a variety of religions, faiths and countries. They work, play and flourish together in our outstanding learning environment developing respect and understanding for each other so that they are well prepared for their adult lives. All visitors to the school comment on the warmth of welcome, harmonious atmosphere around the school and the focused attitude of pupils.

“Students have outstanding attitudes to learning. They behave very well in lessons, show high levels of cooperation, respect and courtesy, and work well with each other and their teachers.Their behaviour around the school is exemplary.”

Ofsted Report 2013

• New classrooms equipped with excellent ict facilities to enhance teaching and learning

• Specialist Art Centre with computer suite

• 8 Science Labs

• Sports Centre with Dance Studio and fitness training room

• Extensive playing fields

• 10 Five a Side state of the art all-weather football pitches

• Specialist Technology Centre including creative media suite fully equipped with imac computers

• Expressive Arts area with practise rooms, recording studio and computer facilities

• Sixth Form Centre with a theatre, study rooms and dedicated classrooms for Sixth formers to use

• Library/Resource Centre

• Interactive whiteboards and data projectors available in every classroom

• A Drama studio

We are always looking to improve our facilities and we have plans to further enhance these in the future.

With the completion of our £10 million building programme in 2008 plus a new Sixth Form Centre in 2013 we can now provide the following superb facilities to add to our ever improving school.

“Students behaviour is outstanding. They are immensely proud of their multicultural community and are respectful and courteous towards each other and towards their teachers and other adults. This contributes to the purposeful, calm and harmonious atmosphere in lessons and around the school.”

Ofsted Report 2013

The values that permeate all our work within the Slough and Eton community are to promote the following:

• honesty • Justice • fairness • ambition • Empathy

• integrity• Equality• forgiveness• understanding• respect

All pupils are encouraged to acquire values and knowledge that underpin the Christian ethos of the School and develop an enjoyment of learning which will enable them to achieve a lifetime of fulfilment and success.

our values are underpinned by our belief in “neighbourly love” summed up by the quote from Matthew 22 :( 37-40) “Love the Lord your God...” “Love your neighbour as yourself.”the school promotes an environment of mutual respect where all members of the community are equally valued and work together in an atmosphere of tolerance and good humour.

our viSion

• Outstanding Learning: pupils experience the highest quality learning to help develop them into well rounded citizens.

• Outstanding Curriculum: Working in collaboration we provide an outstanding curriculum for our learners that is motivating, engaging and meets their specific needs.

• Outstanding Support: We encourage every child to be an individual and we personalise their learning.

• Our Achievement: the results achieved by our pupils exceed local and national expectations at all levels.

• Our Staff: We employ the best team of staff to deliver maximum success for pupils and recognise the need to constantly develop and retain the best possible staff within the school.

• Our Community: We listen to and respond to the needs of our community so that a first choice service is available to all and the local community value us as a central focus for the development of their community.

“To provide an outstanding learning and personal development experience within the context of the Christian ethos of the school for all our pupils, students and staff, being an organisation in which the parents and the wider community rightly have full confidence.”

our aimS

“teachers have excellent subject knowledge and high expectations of what students can achieve. they carefully use assessment data to plan activities that are exciting, stimulating and challenging.”

Ofsted Report 2013

While we are proud of the education we provide we are constantly striving to raise standards.

We work in close partnership with the home to ensure each pupil receives the support and guidance necessary to achieve their very best.

Building on SuccESS

“teaching is consistently good and frequently outstanding. teachers have high expectations and challenge students to excel in their learning regardless of their ability. the headteacher, senior leadership team, governors and staff are determined to build on their success in improving teaching and students’ achievement.”

Ofsted Report 2013

“the sixth form is outstanding. teaching is strong and students are given excellent guidance and support to help them successfully move on to higher education, training or employment.”

Ofsted Report 2013

The Sixth Form has grown to over 250 students who study a wide range of a levels and vocational courses. We believe that our Sixth form curriculum can meet the needs of our students by allowing them to select courses that will enable them to progress to university, apprenticeships or work.

the Sixth form is part of a thriving and high performing school that prides itself on creating stimulating learning opportunities

that challenge and encourage students to achieve their full potential.

our aim is to develop well rounded, well qualified young people who are able to progress to higher education or a fulfilling career. in addition to their studies, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, work related learning and community projects.

The Slough and Eton Sixth Form is a successful and happy one where students achieve academic and personal success in a caring and supportive environment.

Stimulating Sixth form

through our specialism we are able to further develop innovative approaches to the teaching and learning that takes place within the school day and during our extensive range of extra-curricular activities. We aim to equip our pupils with economic and business understanding and provide them with a variety of opportunities to follow a wide range of work related pathways.

as a result we are committed to providing each pupil with a rich variety ofexperiences. the school is open every day until at least 5.00pm with a large number of clubs and activities on offer. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil can take part in offsite trips and visits each year. often these are subsidised by the school and include overseas and residential experiences.

We are very proud of our Business and Enterprise Specialist Status and firmly believe it is instrumental in raising standards of achievement and enhancing the quality of learning for our pupils.

BuSinESS and EntErpriSE SpEcialiSt StatuS

“Students’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is extremely well supported through a rich curriculum and a variety of extra-curricular activities and educational visits.”

Ofsted Report 2013

At Slough and Eton we believe that learning does not just happen in the classroom.

our aim is to provide interesting and memorable alternatives to classroom based learning that will broaden the experiences of our youngsters and enrich their lives. all pupils are expected to make the most of the opportunities offered.

BEyond thE claSSroom

Slough & EtonRagstone Road, Chalvey, Slough SL1 2PU

Telephone: 01753 520824 | Fax: 01753 574914

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Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) has been established to form a group of schools that can support each other to ensure the best possible outcomes for the young people in Slough and the nearby areas. This group of schools may include primary and secondary phases and may have a Church of England link but this would not prevent non Church of England schools joining the Trust. They will share good practice and develop joint training programmes while reducing costs through combined procurement. Slough and Eton and Colnbrook Primary are the first two schools in SEBMAT.

Our Vision and Ethos Slough and Eton builds on the tradition of our foundation as a Church of England School which, over the years, has welcomed all faiths and cultures. We have developed into a school that celebrates unity in diversity by educating a multi-faith community within the Christian ethos of the School. Pupils from a multitude of countries, nations, cultures and religions, work, play, learn and flourish together. In this way they develop respect and understanding for each other and are well prepared for life in the multi-cultural society in which they will live their adult lives. All pupils are encouraged to acquire values and knowledge that underpin the Christian ethos of the School and develop an enjoyment of learning which will enable them to achieve a lifetime of fulfilment and success. Our values are underpinned by our belief in “neighbourly love” summed up by the quote from Matthew 22 : (37-40) “Love the Lord your God……….” “Love your neighbour as yourself”. The school promotes an environment of mutual respect where all members of the community are equally valued and work together in an atmosphere of tolerance and good humour. The values that permeate all of the work that we do within the Slough & Eton community are to promote the following:

Honesty Integrity Justice Equality Fairness

Forgiveness Ambition Understanding Empathy Respect

Academically we aim to establish good working habits in an environment that is wholly conducive to learning and study and have recently introduced the Eight Characteristics of the Slough and Eton Learner to our pupils and students to encourage and develop independent learning. These include the skills of:

Listening Questioning Collaboration Communication Planning

and the qualities of:

Risk-taking Persevering Reflection

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Our results have been outstanding, and our value added data has put our performance amongst the top schools in the country. This demonstrates that we are bringing about effective learning, whilst maintaining concern for the individual. We believe that co-education benefits all and, although we take great pride in our high achievers, we are particularly proud that ALL of our pupils leave with sound qualifications on which to build their future. In November 2013 Ofsted judged the School to be Outstanding. The Church of England inspection in June 2011 also judged the school to be Outstanding. Copies of both reports are enclosed. Primary to Secondary The move from primary school to secondary school is a significant stage in a pupil’s education. At Slough and Eton our priority is to ensure that this transfer occurs smoothly. During the months before new pupils start at Slough and Eton members of staff will visit our feeder primary schools to talk to the pupils maintaining the close contact that our school has with the primary school staff to ensure new pupils’ needs are met. In the summer term the new pupils will spend a day at Slough and Eton to take part in an induction programme, meet their new teachers and prepare for the term ahead. During this time there is also an Information Evening for new parents, providing information about the school and giving parents the opportunity to purchase items of school uniform.

Summer School We feel it is important that pupils moving in to the school make the best possible start. We run a two week Summer School for Year 6 pupils moving in to Year 7. This is to help pupils familiarise themselves with the school and get to know some of the lessons and staff.

Pastoral Care Pupils in each of the year groups at Slough and Eton are looked after by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Head of Year, Deputy Head of Year and Tutor Team. The Head of Year oversees the academic and social welfare of the year group supported in each Key Stage by a Director of Learning. The tutor has the important task of monitoring the academic and social development of each pupil in his/her tutor group with the support of the Head of Year and Deputy Head of Year. The tutor group meets for registration each day and for Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education every Friday. Tutors and Heads of Year are available by appointment to meet parents and discuss any issues relating to school work, general progress or personal issues which may arise. All pupils belong to a House and each member of the House wears either a red, yellow, mauve, grey, green or blue striped tie. Prefects wear plain red ties with the school badge. The House system is designed to encourage a sense of identity and pride among the pupils, to enable these to develop a good relationship with pupils of other ages and to provide a vehicle for healthy competition within the school.

Standards All pupils have the right to enjoy a pleasant, co-operative and hard working environment in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Slough and Eton has a Behaviour Policy and we expect everyone to learn and achieve to the best of their ability. It is made clear to pupils how they are expected to behave and pupils who do not meet the school’s standards will be given sanctions dependent on the severity of the incident e.g. counselling by staff, Head of Year yellow report, letter home, Focus Room, break or after school detention. Parental consent is not required for a detention and notice need not be given to parents by the school, however, where possible we will endeavour to give twenty four hours’ notice and will always try to contact a parent to inform them of a given detention.

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By accepting a place at the school for your son or daughter you are also agreeing to support our systems for sanctions and rewards and to attend meetings with staff to monitor progress.

Parent Commitment Sending your child to Slough and Eton means that you are committing to the ethos of the school. This includes offering pupils a wide range of experiences, in and out of school, that will help make them first class citizens and competitive in future employment markets. Parents are expected to support and encourage pupils to take part in extracurricular clubs, sports and trips. By sending your children to Slough and Eton you are committing to support our aims and our policies.

What contact is there between home and the school? Parents’ Evening and Reports - Parents are kept informed about their child’s progress through Grade cards, Parents’ Evenings and a full school report. The calendar for 2014-15 is as follows:

Autumn Term Years 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13 Grade cards Home Year 6 into 7 Prospective Parents’ Open Evening Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening Year 9 Parents’ Evening and Full Report Year 11 Parents’ Evening and Full Report Year 11 Preparing for Success Evening Year 11 into 12 Prospective Parents’ Open Evening Year 12 Meet the Tutor Evening Introduction to 6th Form Evening (current Year 12) Year 11 Mocks Results Home All Years – Community Liaison Parents’ Evenings

Spring Term Year 7 Parents’ Evening and Full Report Year 9 Options Evening Year 10 Grade cards Home Year 12 and Year 13 Parents’ Evening and Full Report Year 8 Parents’ Evening and Full Report

Summer Term All Years – Final Grade cards Home Year 6 into 7 Parents’ Induction Evening Year 9 (New Year 10) – How to achieve KS4 Success Year 9 (New Year 10) – Key Stage 3 Results Home Year 10 (New Year 11) - Parents’ Evening and Full Report 6th Form UCAS Parents’ Evening

Full reports contain information on all of the subjects and activities of the pupil and details of their National Curriculum assessments where appropriate.

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The Organisation of the School Day and School Uniform

Monday, Thursday, Friday Tuesday, Wednesday

From 8.00am Breakfast available to pupils and students

8.20 – 8.30am Staff briefing/pupils arrive Staff briefing/pupils arrive

8.30 – 8.50am Tutor / Assembly Tutor / Assembly

8.50 – 9.40am Period 1 Period 1

9.40 – 10.30am Period 2 Period 2

10.30 – 10.45am Break Break

10.45 – 11.35am Period 3 Period 3

11.35am – 12.25pm Period 4 Period 4

12.25 – 1.10pm Lunch Lunch

1.10 – 2.00pm Period 5 Period 5

2.00 – 2.50pm Period 6 Period 6

Period 7 for some 6th Form students

Extra-curricular activities are available daily from 2.50pm.

The School Planner Each pupil is given a specially designed planner at the beginning of the year to record homework and other information such as merits, called Vivos, received. The planner is an important home-school link and it is the pupil’s responsibility to ensure that he/she brings it to school every day. Parents should check homework has been completed and sign the planner each week and the Tutor will do the same. Parents can also write messages to the Tutor in the diary if there are any concerns over any aspect of their education.

Attendance Regular attendance and punctuality at school are vital to ensure consistent progress is maintained so parents are asked to ensure their child arrives at school on time. If a pupil is going to be absent, a telephone call should be made to the school on the first day of absence. The school has an Attendance Officer who monitors the attendance and punctuality of all pupils. All absences or attendance problems should be reported to the Attendance Officer in the first instance by calling the school on 01753 486043. A letter explaining the reason for absence should be handed to the Tutor when the pupil returns to school. Holidays during term time will not be authorised. Non-attendance at school has a detrimental effect on a pupil’s potential achievement. Requests for any absence must be submitted in writing on the “Request for Leave of Absence During Term Time” form and handed in at reception for the attention of the Headteacher. 94% is the minimum expected level of attendance and anything below this is monitored. Poor attendance may result in parents being fined, taken to court and possibly imprisoned.

Punctuality We expect all pupils to arrive at school by 8.20am ready to be in registration at 8.30am, however, a free breakfast is available to all pupils from 7.50am should they wish to come into school earlier. Poor punctuality will be dealt with as seriously as poor attendance. It is the responsibility of our

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pupils’ parents to ensure that their child attends school on time to be given a mark for registration. Late arrival after registration without good reason may be counted as an unauthorised absence and may be treated as an offence for which the parents will be held accountable. Registration takes place each morning. Staff will be in their tutor rooms ready to receive their pupils and take the register promptly at 8.30am. Any pupil who arrives after the register has been taken will be marked ‘late.’ Afternoon registration takes place during Period 5. A warning bell for pupils is rung at 1.05pm. Any pupil who arrives after the afternoon registration has been taken will be marked ‘late’.

Trips and Visits By becoming a member of the Slough and Eton School community parents are agreeing to their child taking part in a variety of school activities including extracurricular activities and school trips. In 2013/14 our pupils/students took part in trips to Barcelona, Berlin, Bruges, Normandy, Auschwitz, World War 1 battlefields, PGL at Osmington Bay, Parliament, Brentford FC, Reading FC, Lords Cricket Ground, the O2 Arena for international tennis, numerous theatre trips, Westfield shopping centre, various universities and many more . This broad offer of trips is supplemented by extra-curricular activities (enclosed) that include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, indoor skiing, Latin, karting, kayaking, gardening, GreenPower (electric car engineering and racing) and cookery to name just a few. Pupil Bulletin / Friday Review / Newsletters / Website Each Monday Tutors read out a Pupil Bulletin alerting pupils to the week’s events and other important information. Parents are kept up to date in a similar way and a ‘Friday Review’ bulletin from the Headteacher will be sent home via the pupils each week. We also have a school website www.slougheton.com which is updated regularly with a wide variety of information. The Friday Review is read into a number of languages on the school website. If we have important school messages to convey we sometimes send text messages. Therefore, please ensure we have up to date contact details for you at all times.

Charging Policy The school does not charge for items of expenditure that are essential for the fulfilment of the National Curriculum. Pupils are given the opportunity to take part in enrichment activities, which include trips, where parents will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to cover the costs. Parents who face hardship in making the contribution may be given support from the school. In such cases, parents should write in confidence to the Headteacher. We are also able to provide a grant for some pupils who meet certain criteria.

Pupils Requiring Additional Support Slough and Eton has an Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Support) who oversees support for pupils to ensure they receive the correct areas of support in order for them to achieve their potential. If parents are concerned about particular learning difficulties their child may have, they can make an appointment to discuss such issues. Our more able pupils also have specific needs and those are met by ensuring a suitably enriched curriculum is provided for them.

What if there is a cause for concern? The staff at Slough and Eton hope that parents will never be disappointed about the education their child receives. The school has procedures for dealing with complaints about the curriculum, external

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examinations, religious education and collective worship, charging policies and other information. If at any time you have a complaint that you do not feel has been sufficiently dealt with, you should make an appointment to discuss your concern with the Head of Year or the Head of Department. Should the difficulty not be resolved, please contact one of the Deputy Headteachers or the Headteacher who will advise you on what further action can be taken.

The School Uniform

We expect all pupils to maintain a high standard of appearance. Full school uniform should be worn each day, including to and from school, as well dressed pupils are good ambassadors for the School. Jewellery is not permitted, except for one pair of plain studs or sleepers in ears and a wristwatch. No nail varnish or make-up is allowed. Haircuts should be neat and tidy with no extremes of style (no patterns or lines). Minimum cut length is a number 2. Pupils not adhering to this may not attend lessons. All items of school uniform listed below should be clearly marked with the pupil’s name. The uniform includes:

Black single-breasted blazer with the school badge (sewn on the left breast pocket) – to be purchased from school

Black V-necked jumper (optional) House tie – to be purchased from school Black skirt or trousers, of formal convention cut in a plain material White plain school shirt (tucked into trousers or skirt) Sensible, flat formal black shoes (no trainers or trainer like shoes) Black or white hijabs (if worn) Outside coat (no hoodies, leather jackets or tracksuit tops)

PE Kit

White polo shirt embroidered with the school crest Black tracksuit bottoms Plain black sweatshirt or Rugby shirt (no hoodies) Black skirt and/or shorts White sports socks or black football socks Training shoes, football boots, shin pads, gum-shield as required

The Headteacher is the final arbiter on matters of uniform and appearance.

Pupils should not bring expensive items into school. If, however, pupils do choose to bring in a valuable item they do so at their own risk and in the case of theft or loss the school takes no responsibility. Mobile phones can be used outside of the school buildings but must be switched off during lessons. If a mobile ‘phone or other piece of equipment causes disruption to lessons or the smooth running of the school it may be confiscated and not returned until a parent, guardian or carer collects it. The school will take no responsibility for lost or stolen phones.

6th Form Dress 6th Form students are allowed some independence in their dress code but it must be understood that the 6th Form is part of a larger community where uniform is insisted upon. Therefore, 6th Form

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students follow a dress code that would be acceptable for the world of work. Males wear a suit and shirt with a tie and shoes (no trainers or casual wear). Females wear a business suit comprising of dress, trousers or skirt and a jacket with a blouse or smart top (no t-shirts) and low heeled shoes. As a guideline we expect 6th Form students to wear clothing that would be appropriate for a business environment e.g. an estate agent (smart business dress with a jacket). Haircuts should be neat and tidy with no extremes of style (no patterns or lines). Minimum cut length is a number 2. Students not adhering to this may not attend lessons. Places in 6th Form are by invitation and may be withdrawn if the standards are not met.

Lunch Arrangements Our school restaurant provides hot and cold meals and all pupils remain on site during the lunch break. We strive to provide your child a healthy balanced meal with plenty of variety. All our meals are produced daily by our highly skilled and very experienced catering team to high nutritional standards. We only use fresh and where possible locally sourced ingredients. All of our meals and drinks contribute to the ‘5 a Day’ target of fruit and vegetables. All meat served is Halal. We adhere to the government regulations of 2007 for healthy eating and encourage pupils to broaden their outlook on availability of healthy foods through our school curriculum, school assemblies and School Council. Pupils may bring a packed lunch to eat at school if they so wish. Free school meals are available and we encourage anyone who thinks they may be entitled to FSM to put in an application. Details of how to obtain these can be collected from the school office.

Religious and Collective Worship Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College is a Church of England Academy and is part of the family of Church Schools in the Diocese of Oxford. The school’s Trust Deed was first granted in 1874 under its original name of St Mary and St John, Slough. A second Trust Deed was granted in 1939 when the school was renamed and rebuilt on its present site. As a Church of England school collective worship is broadly Christian and not subject to a SACRE determination. Our assemblies consider humanitarian and spiritual issues that concern everyone and although they are based on Christian principles they are designed to value and not exclude any other faith. Pupils may be withdrawn from all or part of Religious Education or worship at the written request of their parents in accordance with Schedule 19 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. Parents wishing to withdraw their child will be expected to discuss their objections and the alternative arrangements they will make for their child with the Headteacher. Where Citizenship is delivered as part of Religious Education, pupils may not be withdrawn.

Sex and Relationship Education Lessons in Sex and Relationship Education form an integral part of the Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education programme for all pupils in Years 7-13. The delivery is in a manner and content appropriate to the pupils’ developing needs as adults. It is taught through the context of caring relationships and at appropriate stages. Parents may request the curriculum content. The policy statement and a copy of the syllabus are available as required by law. Parents may, upon request to the Headteacher, withdraw their child from part of the Sex and Relationship Education programme, except that which is required by the National Curriculum. If you wish to exercise this right, please inform the school in writing with details of the other arrangements you have made for your son or daughter during such times.

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Business and Enterprise Specialist Status

Our Business and Enterprise status is key to continuing the school’s improvement. Slough and Eton uses its specialist status to raise standards of achievement and the quality of learning for all its pupils. The objective is that through Business and Enterprise young people will become enterprising learners, supported by the knowledge, skills and understanding they will gain from the workforce that they will contribute to in the future. At Slough and Eton, we have run many enterprising projects which have been a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all pupils and staff. These activities have brought out the best in our pupils and helped them to develop their enterprise skills which include entrepreneurship, team work, problem solving, thinking skills, communication, decision making, creativity and evaluative skills. Below is a list of some of the activities which took place in the academic year 2013-14.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party

We are an Eco School and have been awarded the ‘Green Flag’ status

Rag a Bag scheme continues to raise money for charity

We are a member of the ‘Institute for Education Business Excellence’

Careers Convention in February 2014

CV Writing day in February 2014

Year 11 Business interviews in March 2014

6th Form Max the Cash participants

Young Enterprise Company

Build and race a racing car for the Greenpower Project

Young Chamber run numerous events throughout the year

Mosaic Enterprise Challenge Regional Finalists

Key Stage 3 Enterprise Day

O2 enterprise workshops

Work Experience in Key Stages 4 and 5

B&E trips to:

Heathrow

Honda

Reading, Oxford, Royal Holloway, Plymouth, Bucks New University

British Airways

BBC

O2 Telefonica

Southampton Docks

Parliament

South Bank

Bruges

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

Bank of England London Metal Exchange Coca Cola Enterprises The Aspire Centre, Slough Futures Fair and Rock Assembly, SSE Arena

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School Information

Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road

Slough SL1 2PU

Telephone: 01753 520824 Fax: 01753 574914

Email: reception@slougheton.com Website: www.slougheton.com

Headteacher: Mr P McAteer

Chair of Governors: Mr R Evans

Correspondence for Mr Evans should be sent care of the school address.

School Year 2014 - 2015

Autumn Term 2014

Tuesday 2nd September – Friday 19th December

Years 7 and 12 return Wednesday 3rd September All Year Groups in school Thursday 4th September

School Closed Whole Staff INSET – Tuesday 2nd September

School Closed in lieu of Twilight INSETs - Friday 28th November

Half Term: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October

Spring Term 2015

Monday 5th January – Friday 27th March

School Closed Whole Staff INSET – Monday 5th January

Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February

Summer Term 2015

Monday 13th April – Wednesday 22nd July

Half Term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May

School Closed in lieu of Twilight INSETs – Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd July

The last day in school for pupils/students will be Friday 17th July 2015

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Proposed Term Dates for 2015 -2016

Autumn Term 2015

Thursday 3rd September – Friday 18th December

Half Term: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October

Spring Term 2016

Monday 4th January – Thursday 24th March

Half Term: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February

Summer Term 2016

Monday 11th April – Friday 22nd July

Half Term: Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June

Admissions Criteria

Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College (academy) has 180 places available for new pupils applying to join Year 7. Slough and Eton has a resource base for pupils’ speech, language and communication needs and one for pupils with complex learning needs. Admissions are processed through Slough Borough Council and the Secondary Admissions Guide,

along with the relevant application form, is automatically issued to Slough residents whose children

attend Slough Borough Council schools and are due to transfer at the end of the academic year. If

your child is not currently attending a Slough school but you would like to apply for a place at Slough

and Eton please contact the Admissions Department at Slough Borough Council or view the booklet

via the following link http://www.slough.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions.aspx

Open Evening: Thursday 2nd October 2014

4.30-7.30pm Visits: The Headteacher will conduct tours at the school on Thursday mornings at 9.15am. Pupils are expected to stay on into our 6th Form which offers a range of A Levels and vocational subjects to meet the needs of all students, provided they meet the entry criteria. Admission to the 6th Form is through an application form available from the school and an interview with the Head of 6th Form. Please contact the school for further information; we welcome applications from pupils who attend other schools.

Slough and Eton Church of England

Business and Enterprise College

2014 GCSE RESULTS

Number of Pupils 2014

Percentage

of Pupils 2014

Percentage

of Pupils 2013

Percentage

of Pupils 2012

Percentage

of Pupils 2011

Percentage

of Pupils 2010

Percentage

of Pupils 2009

Percentage

of Pupils 2008

Achieving Level 2 (the equivalent of 5 or more Grades A*-C)

159 74% 98% 91% 88% 81% 63% 42%

Achieving Level 2 (the equivalent of 5 or more Grades A*-C including English & Mathematics)

90

57%

55%

54% 53% 50% 32% 31%

Achieving A*-C in English 107 67% 57% 57% 55% 63% 46% 40%

Achieving A*-C in Mathematics 111 70% 74% 75% 75% 53% 43% 48%

Achieving Level 1 (the equivalent of 5 or more Grades A*-G)

159

100%

100%

100% 99% 99% 98% 98%

Achieving Level 1 (the equivalent of 5 or more Grades A*-G including English & Mathematics)

151

96%

96%

97% 98% 99% 96% 97%

Achieving 1 or more Grades A*-G 159 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%