Transition Booklet

2020/2021

Contents

Introduction ……………………………………P1

Welcome from the Head of School… P2

Getting ready for September

Useful contact information …………….P3

Buying school uniform ……………………P4

Expectations of school uniform ..…...P5

Uniform and equipment ………………..P6

Basic school equipment ………………...P7

P.E. Kit ………………………………………….. P8

P.E. Kit (How to order)………………….. P9

P.E. Kit (How to order)………………….. P10

Uniform and equipment check list ...P11

Thinking about transport ……………….P12

The school bus service …………….. …P13-15

Helpful tips for catching buses ……… P16

Edu link/Parent pay ……… ……………….P17

Our curriculum and ethos

Positive Discipline—Rewards ………..P18

Learning to be Resilient …………………P19

Our Expectations

Positive Discipline—Behaviour Policy..P20

Positive Discipline—Consequences ….P21

ICT policy …………………………………………P22

Parents Evenings……………………………..P23

Attendance …..………………………..……...P24

Documents to return

Home-school agreement ………………….P25

Policy Agreement and consent forms.P26

Your Contact Details …………….…….P27-28

Medical Needs ………………………..… P39-30

SEND…………………………………………...P31-32

Travel Plan…………... …………………………P33

Friends of Rodillian ………………………….P34

Introduction

The Year 6 transition booklet

This booklet has been carefully put together in order to provide families of

children moving into Year 7 with as much information and advice as

possible so that the transition from primary to secondary education is as

smooth and stress-free as it can be. In light of COVID-19 further infor-

mation will be sent out as soon as we receive more information from the

DFE.

Important documents

At the back of the booklet are a number of very important documents

that we would like you to complete and return in due course.

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Welcome from the Executive

Headteacher and Head of School

Dear Parent/Carer, I am delighted to confirm that your child has secured a place at Rodillian. We are very much looking forward to working closely with all our new students and their families in order to ensure that the move from primary to secondary education is as effective as possible.

Our GCSE results continue to exceed national average. In 2019, the number of students achieving a 4+ in English and Maths GCSE, was 72% compared to National 64%. We also achieved 49% 5+ in English and Maths compared to National which was 43%. In addition our Progress 8 score trend over the past three years is above average. Our sixth form students also had a very successful year, with all those who applied to university getting places. May I finish by saying how much I am looking forward to meeting you and your child and working with you and them in the future. Yours sincerely Mr Andrew Goulty Ms Lorraine Bradley Executive Headteacher Head of School

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Getting ready for

Secondary School

Useful contact information

Key Staff at Rodillian

Contact details The Rodillian Academy Tel: 01924 872252 Longthorpe Lane Lofthouse Wakefield www.rodillianacademy.co.uk WF3 3PS

Other useful contacts

Getting ready for September

Admissions Team Pupil admissions and transfers 0113 222 4414

Parent Partnership Support

Impartial advice for parents and carers

0113 395 1200

School Transport Bus passes & general service information

0113 348 1122

School Meals Apply for free school meals 0113 222 4404

Miss

C.Needham

Deputy Director of Key

Stage 3—Year 7 & Transition

Manager

cneedham@rodillianacademy.co.uk

Mr J Grayston Director of Key Stage 3 jgrayston@rodillianacademy.co.uk

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Buying academy uniform

White academy shirt OR White academy blouse + academy tie + Black academy jumper

Black trousers* OR Black skirt, Plain black belt**

(must be knee length)

*Girls may wear trousers, but they must be tailored school trousers, not ‘fashion’ or fitted/legging-type trou-sers. **No motifs, branding, coloured stitching or other embellishments are allowed on belts and they must be black

Rodillian Academy uniform can be purchased from Signature Retail (www.signatureretail.co.uk) or The Uniform Centre in Wakefield.

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Expectations of academy uniform

All students must wear plain black shoes* that have no logos or white/coloured/metallic decorative elements. Boots and trainers are NOT allowed. Backless footwear is totally inappropriate and can be a health and safety hazard when using the many staircases in the academy or when working in some classroom environments.

School shirts and blouses must fit properly and must have a top button and full collar.

Linen trousers, black denim or fitted, legging-type trousers are not acceptable.

Jewellery is not allowed in the academy for any student at any time. A single watch may be worn. Any jewellery confiscated will be placed in an envelope and stored securely. It will only be returned to pupils on the following Friday at 2:30 pm. A detention will be issued.

Without exception, all make-up is banned in KS3 (years 7 and 8). This includes nail varnish and false nails.

Coats and other outdoor clothing must not be worn inside the academy building.

Students are only allowed to have natural hair colouring. Greens, blues, reds, silver-shades etc. are not allowed. Inappropriate fashion hairstyles are also not allowed. These include, very short ’crew-cut’ hairstyles, extreme styles, decorative shaved elements and motifs.

A thin black headband may be worn.

Please be aware:

1. Students who arrive at the academy with incorrect uniform will be removed to isolation immediately. The Rodillian Academy does not accept notes from parents or carers explaining issues relating to uniform. If your child arrives at the academy without the correct uniform or hairstyle, for whatever reason, they will be removed to isolation until the uniform or hairstyle has been corrected. An exception would be considered in light of a serious medical reason but only when a member of the pastoral team has seen a letter from a doctor, physiotherapist or other medical specialist to confirm that reason.

2. Confiscated items will be returned to pupils at 2:30 pm on the Friday that follows the confiscation. Items can be collected from the Head of School’s office. Where an item has been confiscated because it is deemed to be dangerous or that it poses a risk to pupil safety (sharp objects, laser pens etc.), the item will only be returned to a parent or carer.

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Uniform and equipment

Black shoes (Boys) Black shoes (Girls)

(These images are only representative examples of appropriate school shoes)

When buying school shoes and bags, please be aware of the following:

Black trainers or pumps of any kind are not permitted as uniform shoes. School shoes must be plain black. Boots are not permitted as uniform shoes for boys or girls. The red line on the images above indicates how the top edge of the shoe should fit under the ankle bone.

School bag

(These images are representative examples of appropriate school bags)

A student’s main school bag must be large enough to properly carry an A4 ring binder. Smaller bags are not appropriate as a main school bag. ‘Handbag’ or ‘purse’ type bags for girls are not appropriate as a main school bag. Students arriving at the academy with incorrect footwear will be removed to isolation. General Note: Outdoor clothing (coats, scarves, gloves etc.) may be worn outside the building but must not be worn inside the building.

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Basic school equipment pupils must have

Students must have the following equipment (shown above): A pencil case; black or blue ball-point pens; HB pencils; an eraser; a pencil sharpener; a compass; a protractor, a glue stick and a 30 cm ruler.

Additional equipment we expect pupils to have In addition to the basic equipment, students are also required to have the following equipment to assist them. Please note that this additional equipment is not optional as it will assist them in following our curriculum properly.

A purple biro or other writing pen (not a felt-tip). Students must have a purple pen in every lesson.

Literacy is a foundational feature of the curriculum and accounts for a significant number of lessons. Pupils must have an English dictionary. (‘Pocket-size’ versions are recommended).

Numeracy is a foundation of the curriculum and accounts for a significant number of lessons. Pupils must have a scientific calculator.

Earphones are used with IT equipment in many different lessons. Pupils must have ear phones. .

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P.E. Kit Specific to girls: Specific to boys:

Expectations of the P.E. department

Students must always bring their P.E. kit. If you are excused from taking part physically, you will still get changed and be engaged in the learning of the lesson.

Sanctions are in place for when students forget items of kit.

If students forget their P.E. Kit, they are expected to wear a spare kit provided by the academy

The correct P.E. kit must always be brought to every lesson.

Any students with long hair are expected to bring a hair bobble to every lesson to tie their hair back.

Getting ready for Secondary School

Trainers (Trainers do not need to be black, but pumps or

Plimsolls are not permitted)

Boys and girls both need playing socks.

Boy and girls both need Foot-ball/rugby boots

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Getting ready for Secondary School

P.E. Kit Rodillian Academy PE Kit

Ordering Instructions In light of COVID-19 further instructions will be sent out in due course. Boys’ PE Kit (Compulsory) Rugby top/ Pe top-£20.50 to £25.20

Boys shorts-£13.40 to £16.10

Socks- £2.80 to £3.50

Base layer-£10.00 to £13.00

Track bottoms- £13 to £16.30

Girls’ PE Kit (Compulsory) Netball /Pe Top– £17.90 to £22.70

Girls shorts-£14.90 to £17.90

Girls leggings-£10.20 to £13.30

Girls Hoodie-£11.80 to £16.35

Base layer-£10.00 to £13.00

Socks- £2.80 to £3.50

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Getting ready for Secondary School

P.E. Kit Rodillian Academy PE Kit

Personalisation Where not stated it is possible to add your child’s initials to most garments, and this personalisa-tion is added when you order. The cost of adding initials is free. It is not compulsory to have ini-tials on the garments; however we encourage all items of clothing to be named. Product Sizing and Garment Care Please refer to the sizing guide and care instruction - https://www.kukrisports.co.uk/help/#product Sizing is broken down in to Kids, Youth and Adult. Delivery In order to keep prices as low as possible and save on P&P the garments can be delivered in bulk directly to school for your child to collect. These will be fully named and delivered in Form Time. If you would prefer garments delivered to your address it is possible to do so at the time of order-ing, however this will incur and P&P cost. Replacement Garments In the case that replacements are required these can be order online and delivered to home ad-dress.

In the interim period students can wear suitable plain sports clothing from home without the is-

sue of a comment.

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Uniform and equipment check list

Item Tick when purchased

Item Tick when purchased

A school jump-er

Highlighter

White shirt or blouse

Pencil case

School tie black or blue ball-point pens

Black school trousers or skirt

HB pencils

Black Belt (Optional)

Eraser

Black school shoes

Pencil sharpener

School bag Compass & Glue Stick

P.E. polo shirt (boys)

Protractor

Plain black rugby shorts

30 cm ruler

Emerald green sports socks

Purple ball-point pens (not felt tipped pen)

P.E Polo (girls) and sports leg-gings.

Pocket English dictionary

P.E. trainers and Football/rugby boot

Earphones & Scientific calculator

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Thinking about transport to and from the academy

The Rodillian Academy has a wide catchment area with students attending from around Rothwell, Wakefield and South Leeds and there are many different ways to travel to school to make sure that you arrive safely and on time. The table below is designed to help you with some of the different transport methods available and the following page provides details about the school buses.

Getting ready for Secondary School

On foot

Many of our students live within a mile of Rodillian and use this to their advantage by taking the healthy option and walking to school. Being aware of the dangers associated with busy road networks like Leeds/Wakefield Road and practicing good road safety is the key to enjoying this practical transport method.

Cycle

A growing number of children cycle to school, taking advantage of the secure and well-covered bicycle sheds at the front of the academy. We do ask that students wear cycle helmets whilst cycling to and from school and they also bring personal locks to chain their bicycle to the secure shed area. Please be aware that riding a bike on school site is not permitted and the sanction is a school detention.

By car

Parents are advised not to park in the marked bays in the main car park for the purpose of dropping children at the academy as this can delay or prevent teachers and other staff from parking.

By bus

The 110 is a public service bus. It journeys between the city centres of Wakefield and Leeds, passing by the bottom end of Longthorpe Lane as it travels along Wakefield/Leeds Road. Buses are timed at intervals of 15 minutes.

For your information

If the service buses listed on the following pages do not serve your area, a normal public bus may be the best option. For information on non-school services please visit www.wymetro.com or ring MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm.

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The school bus service

The school service buses are provided by CT Plus and Stanley Gath. The services listed below comprehen-sively cover the major routes along which our children live.

All students must have a half fare pass to access child rates on all buses. Two morning timetables are in operation throughout the week— On Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings, Timetable A will be used, which is indicated below. On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, bus services will follow Timetable B in order to accommodate the ‘Rise-and-read’ programme . Details of Timetable B will be published and distributed before the start of Rise & Read

Service Route

Further details

AM PM

Timetable A DEP Mon to Fri DEP

Hunslet DC– Rodillian Via Stourton Grange, Middleton & Robin Hood. From Church St, Balm Rd, Belle Isle Rd, East Grange Dr, Middleton Rd, Ring Road Middleton, Broom Place, Raylands Way, Cranmore Rd, Throstle Rd, Sharp Lane, Wakefield Rd, Leeds Rd, Longthorpe Ln, Rodillian Academy

Hunslet District Centre Stourton Grange The Omnibus Arrive at Rodillian

07:30

07.36

07:40

07:51

Rodillian The Omnibus Stourton Grange Hunslet district centre

14:40 14:46 14.50 15:00

Hunslet DC– Rodillian Via Belle Isle & Middleton From Balm Rd, Belle Isle Rd, Belle Isle Circus, Belle Isle Rd, Ring Road Mid-dleton, Middleton Park Rd, Middleton Park Circus, Middleton Park Ave, Thorpe Ln, Middleton Ln, Lingwell Gate Ln, Longthorpe Ln, Rodillian Academy

Hunslet District Centre Belle Isle Circus Middleton Park Circus Arrive at Rodillian

07:32

07:36

7:46 08:10

Rodillian Middleton Park, Ring Rd/Thorp Rd Hunslet Morrisons

14:40 14:50 15:03

East Ardsley main street – Rodillian

Bradford Road Rodillian

08:05 08:15

Rodillian East Ardsley, Bay Horse

14:40 14:48

Please Note

Routes shown above are for the school-bound, AM journeys. – Routes away from Rodillian at the end of the school day are usually identical but travelled in reverse order.

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The school bus service If you believe that you may be eligible for free travel you must contact 0113 348 1121 and speak to a member of the team at Metro. Eligibility is dependent upon a number of factors.

Service Route AM PM

Timetable A DEP Mon to Fri DEP

L79

Hunslet DC– Rodillian Via Belle Isle & Middleton From Balm Rd, Belle Isle Rd, Belle Isle Circus, Belle Isle Rd, Ring Road Middleton, Middleton Park Rd, Mid-dleton Park Circus, Middleton Park Ave, Thorpe Ln, Middleton Ln, Lingwell Gate Ln, Longthorpe Ln, Ro-dillian Academy

Hunslet District Centre Belle Isle Circus Middleton Park Circus Arrive at Rodillian

07:32

07:36

07:46

07:56

Rodillian Middleton Park Belle Isle Circus Hunslet District Cen-tre

14:40 14:50 14:56 15:03

574

Oulton Church – Rodillian From Oulton Church, Stybank Ln, Ingram Parade, Butcher Ln, Carlton Ln, Rodillian Academy

Methley, Pinfold Lane Oulton Church Butcher Lane Old Halfway House Rodillian

07:13 07:18

07:25 07:30 07:35

Rodillian Halfway House Oulton Church Methley Lane/Pinfold Labe

14:40 14:48 15:02 15.07

575

Wood Lane estate – Manor road – Rodillian From Wood Ln, Rodillian Academy

Wood Lane/Manor Road Wood Lane/Wakefield Road Halfway House Rodillian

08:00 08:05 08:10 08:15

Rodillian Halfway House Wakefeild Road Wood Lane Woodlesford Holmsley Lane

14:40 14:43 14:46 14:56 14.58

For your infor-mation

CT PLUS – 0113 245 4691 M Travel – 01977 514 430

The L74, L75, L76, L78 and L79 services are operated by CT PLUS. For any additional information, please contact Education Transport on 0113 3481122 or visit www.educationtransport@wypte.gov.uk

The 574 and 575 services are operated by M Travel. For any additional information, please contact Education Transport on 0113 3481122 or visit www.generationm.co.uk

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Helpful tips for catching school-service or public-service buses

Getting on the bus... If you are new to public transport, it’s a good idea to find the stop you will be using so you are confident you know where to go on your first day.

Make sure you have the correct pass and/or money. Remember to signal to the bus by putting your arm out as soon as you see the correct bus—If

you don’t signal to the driver they will not stop. Please note, when using a school bus you will have to adhere to the following code of conduct: CONDUCT ON THE BUS Remember to show your pass to the driver (where applicable).

Find a seat and stay seated for the journey. If there are no seats, hold onto the rail (where standing is permitted).

If the bus has seatbelts, they must be worn.

Do not distract the driver unless in an emergency. Do not damage the bus or interfere with the cctv or any other safety equipment.

Photos should not be taken without the prior consent of the person(s) concerned

Always behave sensibly throughout your journey.

Students causing concerns on the school buses will be dealt with in line with PD and may be placed on a Transport Contract or banned from using the buses altogether.

CONDUCT WHEN GETTING OFF THE BUS

When your stop is next, ring the bell once. If it has already been rung, you do not need to ring it again.

If you have to cross the road after you get off the bus, wait until the bus has moved off and you can see the road clearly in both directions, or go to the nearest available crossing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL You are respectfully reminded that when registering to use the service you undertake to accept the terms and conditions of travel. This includes sanctions, which would be applied if the required standards of behaviour are not met. Parents need to be aware that if their child causes any damage or does not meet the required standard of behaviour on the bus they could:

Have their pass withdrawn.

Appropriate sanction in school in line with Positive Discipline (PD)

Be banned from the bus.

Be prosecuted by the police.

Be required to pay for any damage they have caused.

Our Young Person’s website www.generationm.co.uk is the one stop shop for the most up to date services and news. However, if you do have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the education transport team 0113 348 1122.

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Edulink Edulink connects schools and parents, effectively and reliably using modern technology making essential communication easier for everyone. Edulink has changed the way the academy works by improving efficiencies and delivering cost savings for the academy. For parents there’s real value in the system; it make it easy for parents to read and respond to school requests, and this makes it the most effective parental engagement for schools. Email and text messaging will make huge savings for the academy and ensure that we deliver information instantly and straight into the hands of our parents. You will receive a request to register with Edulink when your child comes on roll with the acade-my and this will enable you to receive all communication being sent by staff.

For ease of use, we recommend you download the free Edlink App as this means you won’t

need to remember your login details, you won’t ever have to deal with browser issues and you’ll

receive all your important academy messages direct to your smartphone. You can download the App for your device through the app store: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overnetdata.edulinkone&hl=en_GB IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/edulink-one/id1188809029?mt=8 Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Overnet-Data-Ltd-EduLink-One/dp/B07K6MP8KG/

Parent Pay

Parent Pay allows you to add monies to your son/daughters account via an online system. The

academy requires all parents and carers to access Parent Pay in order to pay for school trips.

The system also allows you to add money and track your son/daughters lunch account. Your

son/daughter will receive the log in details for Parent Pay during their transition period.

EDU Link /Parent Pay

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Our curriculum and ethos

Rewards Rewards are designed to encourage positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning. Positive Discipline (PD) is exactly that; positive. The aim of Rodillian’s students is to achieve and succeed. Effort, achievement, resilience and success are recognised in a num-ber of different ways. All teaching and many non-teaching staff are provided with stamps and these will be awarded in a lesson or around the academy for good, very good or excellent effort or achievement, answering questions or just being helpful. Stamps add-up and turn into certificates. Students have a choice of how to ’cash-in’ their stamps; they can trade in their stamps throughout the year for certain ‘short-term’ rewards.

Alternatively, students may wish to save their stamps and if they have not spent a day in isolation, had an exclusion or Head of School’s detention during the year, they will be eligible to go on one of the annual school trips in September. Positive pupil performance will also be rewarded through: Subject and form tutor postcards Trips and tickets Positive phone calls home Annual Awards Ceremonies

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Learning to be Resilient at Rodillian With resilience, students will see challenges where others see obstacles, they will seek knowledge instead of seeking ‘help‘ and they will see failure as a part of the learning journey rather than the end of one. Resilience is going to be a key aspect of students’ development in Key Stage 3 and beyond.

Resilience Activities

This year, there are going to be two very significant, compulsory activities that have been designed to develop resilience in the young people joining us in Year 7. 1. The Induction Programme—TBC The Year 6 cohort will be engaged in a variety of resilience activities that will stretch them and challenge them to keep on trying. 2. The Rodillian Resilience Camp-TBC

The first among equals

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Our expectations

Behaviour Policy The Rodillian Academy has built its recognised success upon the foundations of firm and effective management of behaviour. Our most recent Ofsted report (2016), graded discipline and behaviour as ‘Outstanding’. We do not and will not tolerate behaviour that disrupts learning. Please read the following information very carefully.

Around the Academy Rules

Be polite and show respect for other people.

Do as you are told by all staff – first time, every time.

Wear your academy uniform correctly at all times. This is your academy; look after it. Look after property and put all litter in bins.

Eat and drink in the right place at the right time.

Walk around the academy sensibly & quietly and keep to the left.

Classroom Rules

Arrive on time, fully equipped and ready to work for each lesson.

10 second protocol to silently prepare for work.

Do as you are told by all staff—first time, every time.

Listen carefully when the teacher or another person is talking. Put your hand up and wait for permission to speak.

Always try your best without disturbing others.

Stand in silence at the end of lessons until you are dismissed.

Always do your homework properly and hand it in on time.

Further details of the academy’s expectations of behaviour are listed in greater detail in the student planner and on the academy website. By following these rules students will be equipped and prepared to learn and allow others to learn and teachers to teach. These rules also govern the way we should all behave in the academy between lessons and at breaks and lunchtime. We believe that students who maintain these rules will be able to work together for success and can be rewarded accordingly. When students misbehave they can expect escalating consequences from a verbal warning to a detention. Repeated misbehaviour which disrupts the learning of others will lead to removal from lessons and time in isolation. Certain behaviour will never be acceptable and will result in a fixed-term-expulsion. These include: Verbal abuse, violent behaviour, intentional damage/vandalism to property or buildings, repeated defiance. There are some rare but very serious incidents where the Head of School will always consider permanent expulsion. These are: Aggravated violence, deliberately setting-off the fire alarm, possession of illegal substances, knives, actions which endanger the health and safety of the school community, assaults against staff.

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Consequences

Most young people need clear guidelines in terms of what is considered to be acceptable behaviour. We have written a clear set of classroom and around school rules. These rules can be found in the student planner. At times we have to accept that people will not behave or work in an acceptable manner. Please take time to read and consider: When misbehaviour is minor, a ‘verbal warning’ will be given.

If misbehaviour is more serious or continues after a verbal warning has been issued,

a written comment will be put into the student planner.

3 negative written comments in a subject or around school per half term will result

in a school detention.

Failure to attend a detention will lead to a Headteacher’s detention. Continued

missed detentions will result in isolation.

8 negative comments within a single week will lead to a Headteacher’s detention.

A missed Headteacher’s detention will result in isolation.

12 negative comments within in a single week will lead to a isolation.

Any student who is particularly disruptive and/or refuses to follow the

classroom or around school rules will be given 10 seconds to cooperate and if not

will be removed to internal isolation for a period of time.

If a student continues to disrupt the learning of others a fixed term of

expulsion from school will be considered.

Students failing to complete the required work set during their expulsion, will spend

a period of time in internal isolation. In isolation there will be a bank of work

covering all areas of the curriculum and the quality of work produced by each

student will be monitored closely.

Students who are rude to a member of staff, or are defiant (refuse to do what they

have been asked), will be placed in isolation or expelled from school.

We expect that these sanctions will apply to very few students and the great majority will be working hard at school and enjoying receiving the rewards and benefits that go with such an approach.

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ICT Policy

To have access to the Internet students must follow the following rules; Students must not share their password with anyone else.

Students must not download anything that is sexist, racist, indecent or abusive.

Students must not download any screen saver, program or game without permission

from an authorised person.

Students must not do anything that may damage or harm the school ICT system.

Students should only use sites and materials that are appropriate to their

schoolwork.

Students are responsible for any e-mail they send and for contacts made which may

result in e-mails being received.

Students must not send anonymous messages or forward chain letters.

Students must respect rules regarding the copyright of materials.

Students must not purchase anything over the Internet

Students must not use the Internet to make money, for a political reason or for

advertising.

All Internet use is monitored and reported to the Headteacher.

Failure to comply with the rules could result in removal of all Network rights, and

you will be charged for any malicious or deliberate damages to equipment.

Rules about mobile phones

We recognise that mobile phones may be necessary before and after school for some of our students, but students must have phones turned off and in their bags from the moment they enter the school building until the end of the school day. All contact with and by students during the school day, should be made through the school switchboard – 01924 872252.

If a mobile phone is seen or heard it will be confiscated (with SIM card) and returned at the end of the school week i.e. Friday at 2.30pm.

Other Expectations

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Attendance at parents’ evenings Parents’ evenings are the most important communication opportunities that we have and as such, attendance at them is very important. Parents’ evenings at Rodillian have been arranged in a way that makes them as accessible as possible, running from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. As such, attendance at parents’ evenings for Year 7 parents, is compulsory. If you fail to attend a parents’ evening, you will be contacted by a member of the academy’s leadership team to discuss their progress. Any meetings that are arranged as a result of non-attendance, will be arranged at the convenience of the academy.

Commitment to extra-curricular activities and groups

An opportunity to represent the Rodillian Academy in any activity or event, is something to be extremely proud of. Team success is built upon commitment. If your child is selected and agrees to participate in any team/s, bands, or other commitment-based activity, we expect that they will attend all additional training/practice sessions, rehearsals, fixtures and performances. (Occasionally, some fixtures may occur at the weekend). Students whose behaviour in school is not acceptable, will not be available for selection for these teams or groups.

Other Expectations

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Attendance to school May we take this opportunity to make you aware of our attendance expectations here at Rodillian Academy:

It is your responsibility to ensure your child attends the academy regularly and on time. All students should strive for 100% attendance at all times: attendance should not drop below the school target

set for this academic year of 98%. All requests for holidays in term-time will be unauthorised and may result in a Fine being issued by the Local Authori-

ty. A form to request holidays and/or absence for exceptional circumstances is available from Student Services or the school website. Please check our Attendance Policy on our website for guidance on absence in term-time.

If your child feels ill in the morning, please provide them with appropriate pain relief/medication and send them

to school. Any medication that needs to be taken in school should be handed into Student Services and can only be administered if the appropriate permission form is completed. Your child should be in school if they have minor illness such as a headache, cold, sore throat or period pains.

If your child is ill i.e. to the extent that they cannot get out of bed, then please ring, where possible, before 0830,

to comply with safeguarding guidelines. Please notify the attendance team on 0924 874762 and advise them of the reason for absence and the expected date of return. Please also ensure that telephone contact numbers are available and if changed, the academy is informed immediately.

On occasions throughout the week members of the attendance team and other school staff may visit any child

who is absent from school. If your child is well enough to attend lessons, then the member of staff may accompany them back to school.

If your child is absent from school for 4 days or less, please provide a written note in their planner. On their re-

turn to school pupils will be asked for the note by their form tutor, failure to provide a note will result in a written comment in their planner and persistent failure to provide a note may result in your child being placed in isolation.

If your child is absent from school for 5 days or longer please provide medical evidence i.e. an appointment card,

indicating the reason for absence.

Please arrange all appointments outside the school day wherever possible. If the appointment is unavoidable the Academy expects your child to attend before and after the appointment. Please provide us with evi-dence of the appointment. A full day’s absence will not be authorised for a medical appointment. Any full day’s absence will be marked as parentally condoned truancy.

All students coming to Rodillian, in line with Government guidelines and The Rodillian Academy Attendance Poli-

cy, will have their attendance monitored during the first half term at the Academy.

Please be aware that any pupil, who does not meet the Rodillian Academy’s minimum attendance expectation of 98%, will not be invited to attend the annual rewards trip.

We share the Government’s determination to raise the levels of pupil attendance at school because we want to five the best future opportunity for all our pupils. If you are experiencing any difficulty with your child’s attendance, please contact the attendance team immediately on 01924 874762.

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Documents to complete and return to us

Please ensure that all these documents are completed and

returned to the academy in due course.

Home-Academy Agreement

Student’s Name:………………………………………………………………… The Academy The academy will try to:

Provide educational opportunities to meet the needs of all students in a safe and secure environment. Educate each student to enable them to achieve to the best of their abilities. Continue to seek ways of improving the education offered by the academy. Encourage high standards of behaviour, attendance and punctuality. Set challenging work and provide pupils with information on how to improve. Celebrate the achievements of all students. Encourage and support students’ involvement in the wider community. Offer students a range of experiences outside the classroom and the academy. Provide accurate information to parents about students’ work, achievements, attendance

and behaviour. Ensure students have regular opportunities to meet staff. Deal quickly and equitably with parents’ concerns and complaints. Provide extra out of hours support for students taking examinations to help them realise

their potential. Signature ..................................................................................................(Head of School) The Parent/ Carers I/We will:

Support the academy by encouraging an aspirational attitude to learning and achievement. Ensure my child attends regularly and punctually with correct uniform and equipment. Support the academy’s Positive Discipline Policy including after academy detentions. Give my child support and encouragement with homework and weekly checks of the

pupil planner. Attend Parents’ Evenings to discuss my child’s progress. Inform academy of illness or other issues, which may affect my child’s performance. Let academy know about any concerns I have about my child’s education. Not take holidays during term time. Support out of hours learning sessions.

Signature(s).............................................................................(Parent/ Carer)

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Policy agreement and consent form

Student’s Name……………………………………………………………

I confirm that I have read and understood the information regarding the academy’s Behaviour Policy and I understand the consequences of poor behaviour. I agree to support the academy in maintaining its high standards of behaviour. Signature ……………………………………………………………(Parent/ Carer) I have read and understood the academy’s dress code/uniform (including P.E. kit) and equipment list (pages 14-19). I agree to provide the correct uniform and equipment for the child in my care. I understand and will support the academy’s sanctions relating to uniform, kit and equipment. Signature ……………………………………………………………(Parent/ Carer)

From time-to-time it is necessary for your child to have their photograph taken whilst in school. These may be used for our future prospectuses, in-school displays, our website or local press releases. Please sign below to indicate whether or not you consent to this: I agree / do not agree that for the child in my care can be photographed for in-school displays, future prospectuses, the school website or local press releases (please delete as necessary) Signature ……………………………………………………………(Parent/ Carer) The Rodillian Academy operates a cashless catering system. The majority of students take advantage of this system by using their thumb print to access their personal account in a secure manner. Alternatively, students can be issued with a PIN number, although this is a slower process. Please sign below to indicate whether or not you consent to this: I agree / do not agree that for the child in my care’s thumb print may be used for purposes of secure access to their personal catering account. (please delete as necessary) Signature ……………………………………………………………(Parent/ Carer) I have read the ICT and mobile phone policies and agree that the child in my care will abide by these rules. I understand that failure to comply with the rules could result in removal of Network rights, and that any malicious or deliberate damages to equipment will be charged for. Signature ……………………………………………………………(Parent/ Carer)

I confirm all of the above; I confirm all of the above; Signature of parent …………………………………… Signature of student …………………………………...

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Data Collection Sheet Please complete the form below and return to Student Services.

Legal Surname (As shown on birth certificate)

Legal Forename Preferred Forename

Middle Name Gender (please tick) Male Female

Date of Birth Year Group Reg Group

Address

Post Code

I consent to the use of photographs of my child for the purposes of academy displays, future prospectuses, the academy website or local press releases.

YES NO (Please delete appropriately) I consent to the use of my child’s thumb print for the purposes of secure access to their personal catering account and photocopiers.

YES NO (Please delete appropriately) I also consent to: Internet Access YES NO (Please delete appropriately) Parent/Carer ……………………………………………… …………………. (Please sign) Date …………… Sex Education YES NO (Please delete appropriately) Parent/Carer ……………………………………………… …………………. (Please sign) Date …………… Data Exchange YES NO (Please delete appropriately) Parent/Carer ……………………………………………… …………………. (Please sign) Date …………… School Visit YES NO (Please delete appropriately) Parent/Carer ……………………………………………… …………………. (Please sign) Date ……………

This information will be held on file until you notify the academy of any change of circumstances.

Please give details of all persons who have parental responsibility and anyone else you wish to be contacted in an emergency. Place them in the order that you wish for them to be contacted in an emergency.

Priority 1

Title

Full Name

Relationship to child e.g. Mother/Carer

Address

Postcode

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Mobile

Email address

Priority 2

Title

Full Name

Relationship to child e.g. Father/Carer

Address (Please indicate if same as above)

Postcode

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Mobile

Email address

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Priority 3

Title

Full Name

Relationship to child e.g. Other relative

Address (Please indicate if same as above)

Postcode

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Mobile

Travel Arrangements (Please tick appropriate box and add number or route of bus e.g. L79 or 110 etc.)

Walk: Public Bus: Bus Number:

School Bus: Route:

Train: Bike: Car: Taxi:

Dietary Needs (Please tick boxes below appropriately)

Type of Meal Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

School Meal

Packed Lunch

Medical Details

Name of Medical Practice: Address

Telephone Number

Medical Condition / Allergies

Ethnicity:

Country of Birth: Nationality:

First Language: Home Language:

Data Protection Act 2018: The academy is registered under the Data Protection Act for holding personal data. The academy has a duty to protect this information and to keep it up to date. The academy is re-quired to share some of the data with the Local Authority and with the DfE. I agree and understand that it is my responsibility to notify the academy if any of the de-tails on this form change. Signature of Parent/Carer(s): ……………………………………………………………. Date……………… Signature of Parent/Carer(s): ……………………………………………………………. Date………………

Medical Needs

Please complete if your child has any significant medical needs, conditions or medication that the Academy need

to be aware of

Child/young person’s name DOB

Home address

Tel No.

Medical Diagnosis or Condition including known allergies

Symptoms to watch out for in an Emergency

What to do Follow Up Care

Contact Details Name Address Telephone

Emergency

Parent/Carer

Parent/Carer

GP

Health Professional

Other e.g. outside agencies

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Medication

Medical Procedure

Health Care Plan input required by:

Parent/Carer Consent: By signing this you are agreeing for your child to receive the treatment/care detailed. You are agreeing for this information to form an individual health care plan and for copies of this plan to be shared with: The Academy’s Insurance and Risk Management Staff who have a role/responsibility in managing your child’s health care needs Transport providers as required I confirm I will not hold The Rodillian Academy Trust or its staff responsible unless loss, damage or injury is occasioned as a result of their negligence Parents Name………………………………………………………………………………… Parent/Carer Signature …………………………………………………………………………… Relationship to Child…………………………….…………Date………………………….. Data protection: The information in this plan will be held securely and confidentially and will only be shared with those who have a role or responsibility in managing the health care needs of the child/young person. The information will be kept in accordance with Rodillian Multi Academy Trust policy regarding Data Protec-tion.

Name of medication Dose and when to be taken

Where is it stored? Who will administer / monitor in the case of self-administration

Procedure When How Who

Role e.g. health care professional, GP, occupational therapist etc.

Name Contact Info

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SEND

Please complete if your child has any special educational needs or disabilities that the Academy need to be

aware of

Child/young persons name

DOB

Primary School

SENDCO

SENDCO Contact De-tails

Does your child have any additional or special educational needs (SEND): Yes/No

If Yes, what status are they on the primary schools SEND register: SEND Support/EHCP/Statement

Please describe their main needs:

Have any other professionals or agencies been involved with the pupil: Yes/No

Please tick to indicate which:

Educational Psychologist Physiotherapist

SENACT School Nurse

The Base Visual Impaired Team

CAHMS Hearing Impaired Team

Speech & Language Therapist Occupational Therapist

STARS Counselling Services

Targeted Youth Support Westfields Alternative Provision

Family Interventions Service Northorpe Hall

Social Services Other

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If you have ticked any of the boxes, please give further information in the box below:

Has your child needed any extra support in class eg 1:1, extra interventions: Yes/No

Please give more details about this support below:

If there is any further information you wish to share about your child's needs, please detail below:

Parents Name………………………………………………………………………………… Parent/Carer Signature …………………………………………………………………………… Relationship to Child…………………………….…………Date………………………….. Data protection: The information in this plan will be held securely and confidentially and will only be shared with those who have a role or responsibility in managing the learning needs of the child/young person. The information will be kept in accordance with Rodillian Multi Academy Trust policy regarding Data Protection.

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Travel Plan

Now that your son/daughter may be travelling to school on their own for the first time, it is important that they know how they are getting to school, and also, what alternative travel arrangements they have in place if their usual means of getting to school is not available. Students must have an alternative means of getting to school, for instance if they miss the school bus or have had an appointment during the day. Rodillian Academy will only authorise a half day for any appointments so students must be able to get to school for the other half. Using the Travel Plan below, please complete this with your child so they know what their travel plans are.

Student Name: ………………………. Form: ………….

PLAN A HOW WILL I GET TO SCHOOL? Bus………………... What number bus…………….. Where ……………. Walk….... Car………. Bike……...

PLAN B HOW WILL I GET TO SCHOOL IF:- I miss the bus ………………………………………………………. My lift isn’t available……………………………………… My bike is not roadworthy……………………………… After a medical appointment…………………………… Bad weather…………………………………………………………

What will be my route? What number bus will I catch? How much money will I need? Please note that ALL students will need a half fare bus pass for any bus service.

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Documents to return to us

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Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane

Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3PS

www.facebook.com/FriendsofRodillian

email: friendsofrodillian@yahoo.co.uk

Tel : 07391 152538

Chair : Nicky Kirk Treasurer: Fiona Byrne

Secretary: Kay Millson

WELCOME – YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF RODILLIAN!

WHO WE ARE: A registered charity made up of parents, grandparents, carers and teachers who volunteer their time – very much like your primary school PTA. We are always happy to see new faces at our meetings and accept an extra pair of hands at any of the events, the level of involvement is up to you. WHAT WE DO: We organise events for pupils and the wider community to get involved in, some of which raise money, others simply for fun. We currently raise around £9000 a year and have made recent donations towards the Leavers Prom, a 3D printer, Year 7 Boot Camp, DofE Equipment, Mobile phones for IT, books and ‘accelerated reader’ incentives and setting up of a boxing academy. We hope to raise more in the forthcoming years to make con-tributions towards trips, etc – but we need more help to do this. WHY: To add the Xtrafactor. Extra equipment, extra events and extra support, wrapped up in a friendly, relaxed group. WHEN: Meeting dates, event dates and requests for help are posted on our Facebook page. UP-COMING EVENTS: July – Year7/8 Hawaiian disco from 6-8pm July (Last Friday of Term) – Sports Day Refreshments from 9-12noon October – Year 7/8 Halloween disco from 6-8pm December – Craft Fayre from 10am-2pm February – Spring Disco We also provide refreshments at Parent’s evenings and concerts. We sincerely hope you would like to get involved and be kept informed of upcoming events, please complete the details below and hand in to the Friends of Rodillian stall on 6th June or pass to Mrs C Needham in School.

Thank you

Name: _______________________________________ Contact No: ______________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Where possible, I can help: (e.g. organise/help at events, bake, seek corporate sponsorship, create posters, bake, admin & Com-munication)