Welcome to Fred Longworth High School Mr J Whalley Deputy Headteacher Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Welcome to the Fred Longworth Family Students “speak proudly of their time at school and described it as one ‘big family’. They believe all teachers to be inspiring and there to help them get the most from their education”. Ofsted Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
What can you expect? • A family atmosphere – based on excellent relationships; • A safe environment; • Excellent facilities & encouragement to enjoy learning; • Committed, professional & talented staff; • High expectations & standards of achievement. Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
What can you expect? • Excellent pastoral support; • Good communication between home and school; • Student voice with real influence; • Rewards for good work and behaviour. • Extra activities – with excellent provision in particular for the Arts and PE. Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Head of Year Mr T Fallows Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Deputy Heads of Year: • Mr P McKeown • Ms S Youds • Mr C Nuttall • Mr S Priestley • Attached to the year group – Mrs E Bailey (Safeguarding Officer) Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
The Year 7 Tutor Team: NORTH • Ms J Aspray • Mrs J Coyle • Miss L Blaney • Miss M Lee • Mrs L Davenport (JP) SOUTH • Mrs B Neild • Miss C Rea • Miss L Dalton • Mrs E Fieldhouse • Mrs F Taylor Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Other Key Staff: • Mrs Maher – Director of Inclusion • Mrs Gannon – Inclusion Manager Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Mr P Davies Deputy Head Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Academic Transition from Yr 6-Yr 7 Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Context for your child • There is a very real North/South divide in terms of educational achievement. • White ( mainly “working class”) boys are the largest group of underachieving students nationally. This trend impacts here at Freddies and in the North West as a whole. • Ethnic diversity and wider career opportunities in the South and particularly London has impacted positively upon schools’ culture, contributing to the North/South divide.
Wigan and Salford
Your child will need to have the skills to be able to do jobs that have not yet been invented!
Science Maths French or Spanish English Language History or English Literature Geography Computer Science The The Core Academic Core Creative Curriculum Arts Design and Technology PE RS PSHE
Top employability skills as identified by the OECD- rank ordered. 1. Team working 2. Self-management 3. Problem solving 4. Communication - application of literacy 5. Business and customer awareness 6. Application of numeracy 7. Application of ICT 8. Languages
Your support and guidance is crucial! “The research is overwhelmingly clear: when parents play a positive role in their children’s education, students do better in school.”
Barriers for parents • Time. • Negative experience of school themselves. • Concerns over the costs/debt associated with higher education. • Anxiety that parents themselves cannot access the course content. How can I help, I know nothing about … ?
12 minute film available on the school website. Practical guidance and advice for supporting your child. Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Key Events and Dates for Y7 Parents • Year 7 Parent Curriculum Information Evening – 22 nd November • Y7 Parent Curriculum Information Mornings – w/c 19 th November • Y7 Parents’ Evening – 9 th May • Y7 Student Led Conferences – 8 th July
Carefully monitor your child’s use of their phone and other devices.
Homework • All homework is set on Show My Homework ( SMH ) Students with SMART phones will access SMH from their phones. Students without devices can access SMH on computers at home or in school. • Students will be shown how to log-in to SMH in September • English and Maths only will set homework in the first four weeks of term. After this time all subjects will start to set homework.
How Show My Homework can Help You Keeping your homework organised Sends you reminders for when homework is due Helps show you how much homework you have Keeps you up to date when you’re away from school No need to write your homework down before leaving class Let’s you message your teacher in private if you need help with your work
Homework Description Your homework tasks are clearly laid out in Show My Homework with all the information you need to complete them.
What is Show My Homework Homework on your computer, phone and tablet! A to-do list organises all your work for you. Helps you manage your homework from wherever you are.
Building resilience and independence. • When students reach Y11 we advise them to spend a minimum of 2 hours of study per evening and 4 hours at weekend. • We do not expect this of students in Y7 but it is important that students learn to manage their time effectively. Aim to get your child into good study habits. Encourage them to put quality time aside to do their homework.
SIMS Parent App Monitor attendance, behaviour and achievement Receive reports on-line as soon as they are published Receive all the background attainment data we hold on your child.
How your child will be taught. English, Maths, Science , MFL, RS, History and Geography are all taught in partly-setted groups. We do not use numerical set- names to group students. Classes are named after artists and writers. Groups are kept under review throughout the year. A= Austen M = Monet T = Turner P = Picasso L = Lowry Art, Drama, Music and Computer Science are taught in forms. DT is taught mainly in forms. Boys and girls are taught separately in PE.
Supporting and Developing Literacy • English is split into Language and Literature. These subjects are taught separately. • Bespoke programmes of study to support learners at all levels • Emphasis on teaching reading, writing and oracy skills that can be used across all subjects • Opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular writing groups • Our own school magazine: Printshop Press
How can I help? • Encourage your child to read at home for pleasure. • Encourage your child to read over the summer holidays.
Information packs • Parent handbook. • Information about the SIMS APP and Show My Homework. • Key dates - for your fridge! • Registration details – please complete and return in September, earlier if possible. • ‘Pupil Transition Passport’ – please complete and return in September. • Documents to complete and return this evening (yellow pages)
Documents to sign and return this evening • IT access audit. • Home-School agreement. • Parental consent form APOLOGIES - TYPING ERROR – SHOULD READ 2018/19 • IT acceptable use policy.
Mr S Rigby Y7 Outdoor Activities Trip Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Mrs Maher Assistant Headteacher Miss Rea Attendance Officer ATTENDANCE Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
% ATTENDANCE DEFINED OUTSTANDING 100% OVER 3 TERMS EXCELLENT 100% GOOD 97.00 – 99.99% ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT 93.00 – 96.99% DANGER ZONE 90.01 – 92.99% SERIOUS CAUSE FOR 90.00% and CONCERN/POTENTIAL BELOW LEGAL ACTION Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Mr M Ainscough Music at Fred Longworth High School Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Mr Gregory Physical Education at Fred Longworth High School Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Head Boy and Head Girl Jack Davies & Bethany Morris Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Over to my able assistants The uniform! Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Mr Whalley A partnership approach • 100% attendance and punctuality – so no holidays in term time; • Uniform, appearance and equipment; • Work with us - our rules are there for a reason; • We all have the same goals for your children; • Encouragement of learning…and homework; • Encourage a full part in school life; • Keep in touch – communication is two way. Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Essential Equipment The following equipment is compulsory: • Pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener - all in a pencil case! • Green pen for editing work • Reading book • Scientific calculator • Student notebook • Earphones • Appropriate sized-school bag
Any worries? What if…. • I am bullied? • I get lost in a big school? • I’m late to lesson because I get lost? • I forget my dinner money? • I can’t remember who teaches me? • I get detention or Room 101? • I don’t remember my equipment? Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
Practicalities • Parents’ Evenings & Progress Review Days; • School meals – our cashless system; • Free School Meals – a plea; • The mobile ‘phone issue; • Keeping things running smoothly… Belonging, engaging, succeeding together
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