Erasmus Darwin Academy PARENTAL BRIEFING FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
Introducing Mr M Maydew – Principal Mr P Walklate – Head of School Mrs S Barton – Deputy Head of School Mr C Briggs – DSL/ Head of Sixth Form Mr D Shipman – House Principal, Wimbledon House (i/c transition) Mr B Maddox – House Principal, Twickenham House Mr A Foster – House Principal, Ascot House Mrs F Stephenson – Director of Finance
Erasmus Darwin Academy Induction 2020 Mr M Maydew, Principal
Introductory Remarks Thank you for choosing EDA for your child’s education.
Introductory Remarks Thank you for choosing EDA for your child’s education. We understand how important the transition is.
Introductory Remarks Thank you for choosing EDA for your child’s education. We understand how important the transition is. We are trying to make this year’s process as meaningful as possible in difficult circumstances.
What Kind of School is EDA? We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously.
What Kind of School is EDA? We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously. We are committed to delivering excellence in all areas of school life, for all learners.
What Kind of School is EDA? We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously. We are committed to delivering excellence in all areas of school life, for all learners. There are three strategic areas which are key to providing a truly excellent education for our young people.
Erasmus Darwin Academy A cademic Success We are a high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks.
Erasmus Darwin Academy A cademic Success We are a high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks. B roadening Horizons & Skills Sets We are committed to high quality extra-curricular provision and careers education.
Erasmus Darwin Academy A cademic Success We are a high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks. B roadening Horizons & Skills Sets We are committed to high quality extra-curricular provision and careers education. C ulture and Ethos We are calm, orderly, friendly, caring, and aspirational on a daily basis.
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Erasmus Darwin Academy We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously.
Erasmus Darwin Academy We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously. We are committed to delivering excellence in all areas of school life.
Erasmus Darwin Academy We take our motto of Excellence for All seriously. We are committed to delivering excellence in all areas of school life. There are three strategic areas which are key to providing a truly excellent education for our young people.
Erasmus Darwin Academy We pursue Excellence for All in all that we do. We are committed to excellence in the following key areas: Academic Achievement A high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks.
Erasmus Darwin Academy We pursue Excellence for All in all that we do. We are committed to excellence in the following key areas: Academic Achievement A high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks. Broadening Horizons & Skills Sets High quality extra-curricular provision and careers education, recognised nationally.
Erasmus Darwin Academy We pursue Excellence for All in all that we do. We are committed to excellence in the following key areas: Academic Achievement A high-performing school, with standards significantly above local and national benchmarks. Broadening Horizons & Skills Sets High quality extra-curricular provision and careers education, recognised nationally. Culture and Ethos Calm, orderly, friendly, caring, and aspirational on a daily basis.
Curriculum, Target Setting, Assessment and Reporting in Year 7, 8 and 9 (The Development Stage) Mr P. Walklate (Head of School)
The EDA Curriculum Curriculum Aims T o prepare students for, and successfully contribute to, life in modern Britain. T o equip students with the confidence, knowledge and skills to thrive in their examinations and beyond, preparing them for the next stages in life. T o develop courageous, determined, respectful and friendly young people. T o ensure all subjects can be accessed at examination level at Key Stages 4 and 5.
The Curriculum at EDA is…. As ambitious as the National Curriculum Broad and balanced Inclusive Aspirational Focused on developing literacy, numeracy, oracy and reading
Setting Targets In The Development Stage (Years 7, 8 and 9) we assess based on ‘mastery level analysis’. We use a range of information to help establish student targets in the development stage. This includes: Internal Baseline Assessments and external tests in English and Mathematics (GL Assessments). For this cohort, we have been provided with teacher assessments that have been a starting indicator as to your child’s academic performance. At EDA, we review and evaluate our targets annually to ensure we are always setting aspirational yet achievable targets.
Minimum Percentage Target Using the information previously discussed, your child will be set a minimum percentage target in each subject (these targets may vary between subjects) Year 7 Minimum Percentage Target 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Assessment in Year 7
Progress Reports – we report the following twice per year These will give you the following information for each subject: Percentage achieved in the latest assessment Minimum percentage target for each subject Attitude to learning grade (D, M or E) Intervention strategy where you child has not achieved their minimum target percentage Your child's reading age in years and months Your child’s attendance record Your child’s current number of behaviour points Your child’s achievement points Your child’s current punctuality record
Teaching and Learning at EDA Mrs S. Barton, Deputy Head of school
ATL Does not meet expectations Exceeds expectations (EE) Meets expectations (ME) (DNME) Attends lessons with appropriate equipment. Sits ups straight, listens attentively and tracks the teacher. Completes work to the Goes above and beyond, Does not meet one or best of ability at all exceeding expectations more of the expectations times. on a regular basis. listed on a regular basis. Asks and answers questions during lessons. Follows instructions first time, every time. Never interrupts learning. No risk of different interpretations
Our Academy Day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday Friday Period Timings Period Timings Registration 8.40 am – 9.00 am Period 1 9.00 am – 10.00 am Period 1 and 8.40 am – 9.45 am Registration Period 2 10.00 am-11.00 am Period 2 9.45 am – 10.45 am Break 11.00 am – 11.25 am Break 10.45 am – 11.10 am Period 3 11.25 am – 12.25 pm Period 3 11.10 am – 12.10 pm Period 4 12.25 pm – 1.25 pm Period 4 12.10 pm – 1.10 pm Lunch 1.25 pm - 2.05 pm Lunch 1.10 pm – 1.45 pm Period 5 2.05 pm – 3.05 pm – Period 5 1.45 pm – 2.35 pm – School finishes at School finishes at 3.05pm 2.35 pm Clubs and 3.05 pm – 4.00 pm intervention
Our wider curriculum
Safeguarding Mr Briggs – Designated Safeguarding Lead. Keeping you safe Assemblies E-safety, peer on peer abuse, emotional wellbeing Risks Support in school if you are getting support with another agency
Academy Payments -WisePay Payments for all Academy items or services must be made online Via Wisepay, access via link on MyEd or Academy Website top left. Logins are being sent via post, contact admin@eda.staffs.sch.uk if you do not receive the login by 18 th June. Canteen – Please pre-load your student account with credit for September and check their balance regularly. Their id card is used to pay at a touchless system at the canteen tills. No money or cheques can be accepted on-site for Academy items. Rest assured, we allow students to go to reception for an overdraft and we would contact you in that instance for the overdraft permission to ensure they had access to food for that day. Other items are buses, lockers, trips, small uniform items stocked at the Academy (socks or ties often lost), lost cards or lost planners etc.
Booking an EDA Bus Place A detailed bus letter will accompany the Wisepay login £20 deposit must be made via Wisepay by 12 noon 26 th June you’ll need to choose an existing stop from the drop down menu and bus pass duration (termly or whole year), Journey type (mornings or evenings or both). N.B. The Academy buses are organized by the Academy to assist parents with transportation arrangements. The Academy wants to carry on providing this useful service however social distancing on the buses in September is unlikely to be possible, there may be a requirement in line with public transport that students can only use the bus with a face mask.
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