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Year 6 Induction Evening 2019

INTRODUCTIONS… • Ms Rutherford – Headteacher • Mr Goodhead – Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and Student Support) • Mr Shaw – Assistant Headteacher (Achievement) • Miss Thomas – Achievement Leader • Mrs Ridgway – Assistant Achievement Leader • Mrs Batchelor - SENCO • Mrs Knight – Catering Manager • Mrs Butler – PTA

Ms Rutherford Headteacher

Mr Goodhead Assistant Headteacher The Induction Process

TWO DAY INDUCTION VISIT • Introduction to KES • Looked at differences between primary school and secondary school • Met some important people • Met tutor groups • Followed a typical timetable • Experienced various lessons in different subject areas • Went on a guided tour around the school

So what’s different? 1 It’s bigger 2 You have lots of teachers There are a lot more students 3 4 You have different lessons You’re no longer the oldest in 5 the school

Student Support Mrs Ridgway – Miss Thomas – Assistant Achievement Achievement Leader Leader Pastoral Support Year 7 Tutors Team (non- teaching)

Code of Conduct • Ready, Respect, Strive • Communication • Home- school agreement

Attendance • Ideally, attendance during one school year should be at least 96% • The school will communicate attendance levels with parents regularly. • Requests for leave of absence

Online Safety • Mobile phones at school - using them sensibly • Be aware of social media • Online safety information briefing at Year 7 parents’ evening with tutors– Thursday 19 th September

Miss Thomas Achievement Leader

THE INDUCTION PROCESS • Spreadsheet from County Council in March • Data collection sheets get sent out to primary teachers in April • Visit to primary schools in May and June • Create the 9 tutor groups • Pupils come in for two induction days • Start school in September

THE FIRST DAY… • Wednesday 4 th September 2019 • 8.50 am start • Report to the tennis courts • All day with form tutors and their class • Just bring basic equipment (no PE kit) • Full uniform • Plan for the day – timetable; important routines; using the Student Planner; assembly; tour

Top 10 worries about starting at secondary school • Not making friends • Being bullied • Getting lost • Homework • Not being able to do the work • Getting to and from school • Not having the right equipment and books • Not knowing what to do if there’s a problem • Not getting on with teachers • Getting into trouble

Getting to and from school • Get up on time - alarm clock • Get ready with their uniform and bag packed- ideally night before • What are they having for lunch? • Leaving the house on time; how long is the walk, what time does the bus leave? • Are they going straight home after school? • What to do after school if the bus is delayed or a club is cancelled- do they have your number? • Insist on routine with them

Uniform • Know the school rules on uniform; both clothing and jewellery- in your parent pack and on school website • Email or ring to check • For pupil premium students we may be able to assist financially • NAME EVERYTHING • Make sure your child has everything ready for the morning- ideally laid out night before • Know when PE kit is needed

New timetable - being in the right place at the right time! • Hopefully your child has seen a lot of the school now to know where places are • They will quickly get to know the school. Teachers are very understanding for the first couple of weeks • If they are lost then they can ask anyone You can check on • Look at their timetable yourself- see which switch or in their planner teachers they have and when (also helps with supporting them to pack their OWN bag) • Get them a watch!

Organisation of books and equipment • Make sure there is a space in the home to store all their books (could be up to 10 books) • Is there somewhere for them to do their homework? • Pencil case with all the essentials; pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, calculator and other maths equipment, glue stick, etc. • Note pad • Books may be covered which helps protect them • Memory stick if work is done at school and taken home • Plastic wallets or folders to look after some work

Homework • We use a system called ‘Show My H omework’ where both parents and pupils can check homework online • Pupils can still use the homework planner. There is a comments space for notes to and from teachers, reminders for pupils, policies, etc. • Try to do homework the night it is set and not the night before it is due • Take an interest as parents- help them understand the instructions and do it to the best of their ability • Homework should not be rushed • Get into a routine with homework- when and where? Ideally after school and in a quiet space away from the TV and mobile phone!

Best bit about ‘Show My H omework’… • Avoids the excuses: • “We didn’t get any!” • “I don’t need to do it, I did it in class” • “My teacher took my book in” • “It’s on the computer and I forgot to email it or I didn’t save it….” • “My printer broke” • “ I lost my planner” • “forgot to write it down” • “it’s not due for ages” • We encourage parents to take an interest and check the homework online

How to help your child make the best start… • As a rule of thumb ‘never do anything regularly for your child that they are capable of doing for themselves’ • Getting them used to routine and taking an interest and being supportive is key to a successful transition in the first half term of Secondary school. That way they should be more independent and self organised.

As a rule of thumb ‘never do anything regularly for your child that they are capable of doing for themselves’ • What if they forget something they need? Let them take responsibility for it and learn from their mistakes. Students should explain or ask advice from staff. • What if they ask you to drop something off at school? If they have forgotten their PE kit or a book or a reply slip then they will learn from the experience and are more likely to remember in future. You are not their delivery service and we don’t have the capacity to reunite them with items. Students do worry about making mistakes or getting things wrong but nobody is perfect.

Mr Shaw Assistant Headteacher

Assessment & Reporting • Most subjects will baseline assess in the first couple of weeks • Only maths and science will be set on ability in Year 7 – majority of lessons are taught in mixed ability tutor groups • Three reporting windows – focus on effort and attainment in relation to national standards • Exceptional, Advanced, Secure, Foundation • More detailed information in September

Library Resource Centre Open 8.30am – 4.30pm Book stock of over 11,000 plus magazines, online resources Receive regular updates and and ICT facilities. reading recommendations by following Twitter After school homework club @KingEddiesLRC every night staffed by a Learning Support Assistant Fully Staffed by a Professional Librarian, Mrs Emery, and 2 Regular activities to promote part time assistants. reading including Book Club, reading challenges, events and our Aims to supports reading for Patron of Reading Laura Wood enjoyment and develop students research skills A programme of research sessions embedded into the curriculum

Mrs Batchelor SENCO

Identification of SEN • SEN database from primary school • Information & data from primary school • In-school testing and assessments • Lesson observations • Staff (teachers and LSAs) observations • Parents’ concerns • Outside agencies

SEN & Learning Support Department Please refer to the SEN Information Report on the website. • Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) • Specialist teachers in KHH • SENCO • Pre-school & lunchtime sessions • In-class support • Specific interventions • Homework Club in the LRC

Mrs Knight Catering Manager

Cashless catering • Pupils can pay for food with cash for the first week in school • Parentpay login details will be sent home during the first week • Parents need to activate their account as soon as possible and add money to their child’s account. • Try to avoid it running to zero as money added does not always appear on our system the same day • Students will register on the first day in September but will not be able to register unless parents have sent back the Opt in/Out form which was in the Induction pack • Forms must be returned to Bader reception • FAQ’s in the Induction packs

Mrs Butler PTA

PTA Events 2018-19 Round Table Santa Sleigh

Some of the projects that have benefitted from PTA fund raising…. • Maintenance of the School Minibuses • Carol Concert Donation • Artist visit to the school • Christmas Tree • Laser Cutter • Microscopes • Athletic Vests • Entry Fee for the National Cheerleading Competition • Performance Lighting for Bader Hall • Low Level Staging • Art Exhibition Boards