Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Handbook

Tudor Grange Academies Trust

Tudor Grange Academy

Redditch

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Contents

Contact and Communication Page 3

Reception Page 3

Student Services Page 3

Student Planners Page 3

Website Page 3

Parent Portal Page 4

Communication Page 4

Reports Page 4

Daily Timings Page 4

School Uniform and Equipment Page 5

School Uniform Page 6

Equipment Page 10

Punctuality, Absence and Illness Page 12

Punctuality Page 12

Absence and Illness Page 12

Leave of Absence Page 12

Leave of Absence for family holidays Page 12

Consent to administer medicines Page 13

In Confidence Page 13

Travelling to and from the Academy Page 13

Walking Page 13

Cycling Page 13

Car Page 13

Bus Page 13

Catering Page 13

Homework Page 14

Assessment Page 14

Marking and feedback Page 14

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Contact and Communication

The below are a list of useful numbers, and ways that you can communicate with the school. Please be aware that you can contact the school between 8.00am and 4.00pm during term time, Monday to Friday.

Reception

The Academy Reception number is 01527 523088.

Student Services

When you son/daughter joins Tudor Grange Academy, Redditch, they will be allocated to a College. If you have any questions pertaining to your child, or if you need to inform the school about any absences, please contact the relevant number below. You can also contact Student Services regarding any issues you have with the school, and they can request the relevant teacher/College Leader to return your call.

College Contact Number Sixth Form Contact Number

College Administration/Student Services

01527 830726

Sixth Form 01527 830724

Student Planners

Each student receives a planner for their day to day use. Students are expected to use these to enter the following information:

• Full particulars of each homework set, written clearly

• Day/date when completed homework is due and any special arrangements for handing it in

• The length of time taken to complete each piece of homework

• Each homework entry neatly ticked when completed

• Special dates and commitments We ask that parents/carers sign the planner each week. Your child’s Tutor will then sign and monitor the planner on a regular basis. If your child loses their planner, they should purchase a replacement from Student Services. If you would like to contact your son/daughter’s teachers, or pass on a message to the school, please write the information in their planner and they can then pass this on to the school, either direct to the relevant teacher, or to the Student Services desk.

Student planners can also be used if your son/daughter has an appointment, or needs to leave the school during the school day. Please write a note in the planner, and ensure that your son/daughter takes this to the Student Services desk. If any student leaves the site for an appointment during the school day, they must ensure that they sign in/out at the Student Services desk.

Website

Information regarding our school can be found at http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/.

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Parent Portal

When your son/daughter starts at our school, you will be given a username and password to access our Parent Portal. Information specific to your child can be found here, including timetables, attendance figures and academic reports.

Academy Newsletter

The Academy newsletter is sent out fortnightly via email and uploaded to our website. The newsletter showcases events that have occurred, informs parents of upcoming events, reminders of term dates, and general information regarding Academy matters. Reports

You will receive a Common Assessment Report each half term detailing how well your child is progressing in each subject. You will also receive one full written report each year outlining their overall progress.

Daily Timings

Monday to Friday inclusive

School Day 2021-22

Year 9 Year 10 Plus

Tutor 8.50-9.20 Tutor 8.50-9.20

Period 1 9.20-10.20

Period 1 9.20-10.20

Period 2 10.20-11.20

Period 2 10.20-11.20

Break 11.20- 11.40

Break 11.20- 11.40

Period 3 11.40 -12.40

Period 3 11.40 -12.40

Lunch 12.40-1.10

Period 4 12.40-1.40

Period 4 1.10-2.15

Lunch 1.40-2.10

Period 5 2.15-3.20

Period 5 2.10 -3.20

Students are registered during each period of the day. The statutory registration of students takes place at 8.50am and at the start of Lesson 4. Prompt attendance is expected throughout the day. Sanctions are issued for poor punctuality. After school activities will run between 3.20pm and 4.30pm, and sometimes beyond. The revision timetable is available on our website: http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/revision-classes/

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School Uniform and Equipment

Uniform

Tudor Grange Academy is very proud of the standards it maintains with uniform. This is achieved through the partnership between the Academy and home. To enable you to support the Academy, the full uniform requirements are listed below. Blazer Green with school badge on pocket, single breasted, two-button blazer. Blazers are to be of the green shade specified by the Academy. Tie Official Tudor Grange School clip on tie, reaching the waist. Ties should not be tucked into shirts. Sleeveless or Long Sleeved Pullover Medium grey with V-neck This is compulsory from the start of half term 2 to the end of half term 4. Medium grey pullover or girls Bottle Green Cardigan. Round-necks and sweatshirts are not permitted. Shirt White – buttoned to the neck with enough material allowance to remain tucked into waistband. Trousers Plymouth/Putney grey (boys) of an orthodox style, not unduly tapered or flared eg no drainpipe or skinny fitting or flared grey. Girls grey straight leg eg no drainpipe, skinny fitting, flared or hipster trousers. No other colour or style of trousers is allowed. Skirt Grey pleated skirt, regulation length, on or just above the knee, obtainable only from school stockist. No other style of skirt is allowed. (To allow some flexibility, skirts are acceptable as long as they become no shorter than 5cm above the knee).

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Socks Plain black or dark grey (boys) Grey or black (girls) ankle or knee length. Tights must not be worn underneath socks. Tights Plain, neutral colours in nylon are acceptable for all pupils along with thick tights in grey or black during winter months. Patterned tights are not permitted. Shoes Shoes should be plain black leather with a maximum heel height of 5cm and a maximum sole thickness of 2cm (the heel height is measured from the ground to the welt up the back of the heel). Boots, boot-style shoes, stiletto heels, sling-back shoes, canvas shoes, suede shoes, trainers, boot trainers and skater style shoes are not permitted.

Acceptable Footwear Examples of shoe styles that are acceptable and suitable to be worn with uniform.

Unacceptable Footwear Unacceptable styles that must not be worn. For example, black or dark trainers, ballet pumps and canvas pumps.

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Turbans Black or dark green. Hijabs Black and pinned under the chin to stay on the head comfortably. Hijabs worn around the neck only are not permitted. Accessories Make-Up and Jewellery In Years 9 no make-up or nail varnish is allowed. In Years 10 and 11 a small amount of discreet make-up is allowed but lipstick, coloured lip salve and nail varnish are not. Pupils must not bring make-up into school. Students can wear a wrist watch and one pair of plain studs. No other jewellery is permitted. Hairstyles No extreme hairstyles are allowed, for example razor tracks, shaved heads. Hair colour Hair must be of a singled block, natural colour. Coats Plain grey, dark green, navy or black with no stripes, designs, patterns, slogans or fur. A very small brand logo is allowed, please contact the Academy if in doubt. Scarves and Gloves Plain bottle green, black or grey or the Academy official scarf. School Bag A bag fit for the purpose of carrying school equipment, books and folders, large enough to accommodate an A4 ring folder. The bag should be plain and not have any graffiti or bling. The bag may be either a shoulder bag or rucksack. Water bottles Water is available in the water cooler. Please bring a bottle so that you can refill it throughout the day.

Bags should be black

with no large logos.

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PE Kit

Girls Outdoor Kit Compulsory Girl’s Kit Black/bottle green with logo – Haze Ladies Fit Polo Shirt Black/bottle green with logo – Cuatro Fleece Top Black/white – Skort* OR Cuatro Shorts* Black/white – Cuatro Track Pants or Leggings Black/bottle green with TGA letters – Sports Socks Trainers Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields). *compulsory for girls to have either a Skort OR Cuatro Shorts, but may have both

Boys Outdoor Kit Compulsory Boy’s Kit Black/bottle green with logo – Vapour Polo Shirt AND ProTec Rugby Shirt Black/white – Cuatro Shorts Black/bottle green with TGA letters – Sports Socks Black/white – Cuatro Track Pants Trainers Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields) Optional Extras Black – Base layer Top (highly recommended) Please remember: Academy uniform should not be mixed with non-uniform items. School bags should be an appropriate size and free of graffiti. The sports clothing specified in the uniform list must be worn for PE and games, and for matches with other schools. All uniform must be clearly labelled. The use of laundry markers is proving to be most effective in the return of mislaid items. In travelling to and from the Academy, while at the Academy, and while representing the Academy at functions or matches, students must wear full Academy uniform. Uniform is also normally to be worn during educational visits.

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Approved local stockist

The Academy’s approved stockist for supplying uniform and clothing of the required style and colour is: Orchard Clothing Unit 30 Dunlop Road Hunt End Industrial Estate Redditch Worcestershire B97 5XP

www.orchardclothing.co.uk Phone: 0845 208 0471 Hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:00 Saturday: 9:30-13:30 All uniform can be obtained either via the shops website.

Alternative Suppliers

Item Supplier Description Product Code

Girl Skirts (Grey)

Orchard Pleated Skirt Available from recommended stockist

Girls Trousers (Grey)

Orchard Greenwich Trousers Available from recommended stockist

M&S Girls Slim Leg Trousers T761273P (only available online)

ASDA Girls School Trousers 4663028

NEXT Smart Zip Detail Trousers 120-493

Boys Trousers (Grey)

Orchard Plymouth Pleated Trousers Putney Junior Pleat Trousers

Both available from recommended stockist

M&S

Senior Boys’ Flat Front Boys Pleat Front Supercrease 2 Pack Boys Crease Resistant Flat Front Adjustable Waist

T764724 T764620G T763616G

ASDA

Boys School Half Elasticated Waist School Slim Fit Trousers Boys School Flat Front

2161079 / 2818383 / 2844877 / 2844887 / 2844899 / 3505220 / 3538930 / 3542177 / 3724963 / 3725043 / 3842136 / 4216257 / 4338718 / 5056543 4698053 1875171 / 2843757 / 2910814 / 3505236

NEXT Flat Front Trousers Pleat Trousers

784-368 675-277

Tesco F&F School Boys Pleat Reinforced Knee Trousers

Ag439274

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Equipment

The following items are required to support and enhance the work of your child:

• 2 x pens

• 2 x pencils

• 1 x pencil sharpener

• 1 x eraser

• 1 x ruler (15cm minimum)

• 1 x glue stick

• 1 x pack of colouring pencils

• 1 x highlighter pen

• 1 x maths scientific calculator

• 1 x pencil case

• 1 x reading book Please note that for safety reasons liquid ink erasers, such as Tippex, are not allowed. Mobile phones should, under no circumstances, be used in the Academy. If a mobile phone is seen it will be confiscated and contact will be made with the parent/carer about its return. Contact between parents/carers and students and vice versa can always be made through Student Services if there is an emergency. If a student arrives at school with the incorrect uniform their College Leader / Member of SLT

or the Principal may:

a. Send the student home to change, having first contacted the parents;

b. Provide a change of uniform;

c. Send the student to the isolation room to work for the day.

The Principal’s decision on acceptable uniform is final.

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Academy Uniform Check List

Academy Blazer

White shirt with top button

Academy Tie

Pullover, Sleeveless or Long Sleeved

Grey Trousers

Academy Grey Boxed Pleat Skirt

Socks (plain black or grey)

Tights (black, grey or neutral)

Black Leather Shoes

PE Polo Shirt

Shorts or Skort

Rugby Shirt (Boys)

Fleece (Girls)

Trainers

Studded boots and shin pads

Stationery Check List

Plain coloured school bag (able to accommodate an A4 ring binder) no graffiti or ‘bling’

2 Pens (black or blue ink/biro)

2 Pencils

Pencil Sharpener

Eraser

Ruler (minimum 15cm)

Glue Stick

Colouring Pencils

Highlighter

Maths Scientific Calculator

Named Pencil Case

Reading Book

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Punctuality, Absence and Illness

Punctuality

All students must arrive in school, in time for registration at 8:50am. Any student who arrives after 8:50am will be marked as ‘late’ and will be placed in detention at break time. The lateness will be recorded in the student’s planner. Failure to attend detention, or persistent lateness will result in the student being placed in detention by the College Leader, at which point parents/carers will be contacted to arrange to attend an ‘attendance meeting’ in which targets for attendance will be set.

Absence and Illness

If your son/daughter is not attending school due to illness, please contact Student Services on the appropriate number listed on Page 3. If we have received no communication from the parents’/carers’ by 9.30am, then contact will be made. For each day your son/daughter is off school, you must contact us to inform us, as we must have contact for each 24 hour period.

If your child becomes ill during the school day, they should report to the Student Services desk where a first aid trained member of staff will assess them. They will then take the appropriate steps to ensure the wellness and safety of your child. If they are assessed and the first aider deems it necessary that they are too ill to remain at school for the day, they will contact you to advise, and your son/daughter will await collection in our medical room.

Please notify our Attendance Officer (01527 830730) of any infectious or contagious illness occurring in the household of any student. In such cases, a student should not attend the Academy until a medical certificate has been submitted indicating that he/she may do so with safety to other students.

Leave of Absence

If a student requires a leave of absence for any reason, a letter must be brought in from home. The letter should be given to Student Services, who will issue a ‘leave of absence permission slip’. The leave of absence should be obtained before the day it is needed, except in an emergency.

Before leaving the school premises, the student should report to the Student Services desk to sign out. They should then be collected by parents/carers from the Main Reception unless a letter, giving specific permission to leave the Academy alone, is received. This will then be indicated on the ‘leave of absence permission slip’. On returning to the Academy the student should immediately sign in at Student Services and hand the slip back in.

Leave of Absence for family holidays

As an Academy we recognise the importance of family time and holidays together. However, we have a strong belief that attendance and academic success go hand in hand, so would urge that Academy term dates are adhered to, in accordance with the guidelines.

In accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2013 amendment of the 2006 Regulations, Tudor Grange Academies Trust will be complying with the amendment in that the Principal will not be authorising a leave of absence unless there are “exceptional circumstances”.

The Academy has a responsibility to safeguard every child on roll at the Academy and therefore a Leave of Absence Form must be completed in any circumstances, three weeks before the planned leave and submitted to the Principal for the Principal’s decision.

A letter confirming that the Leave of Absence Form has been received and whether the absence/holiday has been either authorised or unauthorised will be sent to the parents/carers within seven days of receipt of the Leave of Absence request.

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If the Academy has referred the student/family to the Local Authority for any form of legal action the absence/holiday will not be authorised even if it falls into an exceptional circumstances category.

The parent/carer should be made aware that if they do take a holiday in term time and it does not fall into the category of ‘exceptional circumstances’ it will lead to the student being automatically marked as having unauthorised absence. The Academy will then consider whether to refer the matter to the Local Authority to take appropriate legal action.

Consent to administer medicines

Academy staff are unable to administer medication to students. However, if it is absolutely necessary that your child receives medication during the school day, the Named First Aider will be able to do this, but only on completion of a ‘Consent to Administer Medicines’ form. All medicines must be in their original packaging and must have the student’s name and prescribed dosage on it. Please contact Academy Reception for more details.

In Confidence

If there are circumstances at home which may affect your child’s work or behaviour at the Academy (eg illness in the family), please notify the Academy. Such information will be treated with discretion, though, if you wish, teaching staff will be informed in general terms that there is a problem.

Travelling to and from the Academy

We want all students to arrive at the Academy safely and on time. Please read through this information and then discuss and agree the travel arrangements with your child.

Walking

Any students walking to the Academy should use public footpaths and wherever possible should walk to the Academy with a friend. Good standards of behaviour and respect for all our neighbours’ property and privacy are expected at all times; students should be aware that whilst they are wearing the Academy uniform they are representing the Academy.

Cycling

As an Academy we would like to encourage as many students as possible to cycle. Tudor Grange Academy Redditch has an area where bikes can be locked. Your child would be expected to lock their bicycle using a suitable cable. We would like all children travelling by bicycle to wear a cycle helmet, although we cannot insist on this, we would encourage you to tell your child to wear one.

Car

In order to ensure the safety of all our students, parents/carers who bring their children to the Academy by car should not park on the approach road to the entrance of the Academy and must adhere to the one way system once on the Academy site.

Bus

School bus services provided by the Local Authority are available. Please see our website for details of numbers, routes, times and prices.

Catering

Students can either purchase food from the Academy Dining Room, Atrium Café or bring in a packed lunch. In the Dining Room and Atrium Café the Academy operates a cashless system. Please refer to Page 8 of the Home/School Agreements and Permissions Booklet for further information on this.

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Homework Students are expected to use homework time to ensure they are fully prepared for in-class assessment, reviewing their work and undertaking practice to consolidate learning. Homework will consist of a mixture of focused tasks or a running programme of project based activities. Staff will often guide students as to the work they should undertake at home to augment their learning in school. The following is a guide as to how much study time your child should undertake at home: Year 9 30 – 45 minutes per day Years 10 and 11 90 minutes per day There is a separate guide for Years 12 and 13 Assessment The Academy maintains a rigorous assessment routine of half termly common assessments and annual end of year examinations for all subjects. Students are prepared for their half term common assessments by two shorter formative assessments which usually fall in weeks three and five of the half term. Marking and feedback Students make outstanding progress when they receive support at home. Please take time to review your child’s books and go through the feedback they receive from their teachers. We work hard to ensure work is marked clearly and feedback includes targets and guidance as to the next steps your child should take to ensure further success. Should you have any concerns or queries regarding marking or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

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