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A Guide for Parents
2020-2021
Dear Parents and Carers,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you and your child to Cranbrook Education Campus. I
am really looking forward to working with you and your child over the next five years. It has
been an exciting journey so far with our current pupils helping us shape the Campus and we
look forward to you helping us to continue on this exciting journey.
The Campus is a fun and exciting place to be, set at the heart of our community. Our pupils
and you - as their parents - are key to our success. Pupils will receive innovative teaching
that facilitates effective learning and leads to outstanding outcomes. The excellent progress
made by our current pupils across all their subjects demonstrates our commitment to
delivering consistently outstanding lessons for our pupils.
We have a proud, motivated and committed team who will contribute to the success and
development of your child, supporting them to become aspiring, well-rounded, lifelong
learners. Across the Campus, our standards are high and all pupils are expected to arrive to
the Campus on time, in full uniform, with the necessary equipment, ready to engage fully in
all lessons.
We have state of the art facilities including a 3G sports pitch, a main hall with state of the
art AV equipment, over 200 Chromebooks which are used across all subjects and excellent
outdoor spaces.
We promise to develop pupils who:
• Are active learners with high expectations of themselves
• Demonstrate the school values of Resilience, Respect, Forgiveness, Teamwork,
Honesty and Perseverance
• Have aspirations for themselves and their peers
• Are confident enough to be individually resilient and collectively interdependent
• Have a sense of self-worth and are respectful and open to the world around them
• Have had a broad, rich learning experience involving cultural and sporting
opportunities to widen their life experience and aspirations
We believe that every pupil should regularly enjoy a range of experiences and
opportunities. Ten things every pupil should do before they leave are:
1. Represent the Campus
2. Visit an art gallery, museum, see a show at a theatre, have an opportunity to learn a
musical instrument or attend a world class sporting or cultural event
3. Be politically engaged
4. Present or perform to an audience of peers such as in an assembly
5. Engage in a wide variety of sporting and leisure activities and with the local
surroundings
6. Complete meaningful work experience with an employer
7. Support a charity or voluntary organisation
8. Participate in workshops with a bank and be aware of financial products and money
issues
9. Communicate with students in another school in a different part of the world and
find shared ideas about their school life
10. Read widely to broaden their knowledge of literature and the world, to include a
newspaper, a journal/piece of academic literature, a Shakespeare text and a novel
At Cranbrook Education Campus, we have an exciting and unique opportunity to work in
partnership to grow the Campus together as a leading educational establishment locally,
nationally and internationally.
Transition from Primary to Secondary school is a crucial time for both Year 6 students and
their parents/carers. The aim of this guide is to help with this transition process by providing
you with useful information about our Campus. If there are any questions that are not
answered in this guide, please do not hesitate to contact me.
We will confirm the new arrangements for our full transition programme, including
transition days and our usual parent/carer talk once the government have issued clear
guidance regarding fully re-opening schools due to Covid-19.
Yours faithfully,
Mr Stephen Farmer
Head of Campus
Contents
A Guide for Parents ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2020-2021 ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Campus Term Dates and Holidays ...................................................................................................... 5
Secondary Staff........................................................................................................................................... 6
The School Day ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Daily tutor time expectations .......................................................................................................... 7
Equipment for lessons ............................................................................................................................. 8
Partnership with parents ....................................................................................................................... 8
Homework ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reports and Parents’ Evenings ..........................................................................................................10
Campus Values .........................................................................................................................................10
The House System ...................................................................................................................................10
Rewarding Success .................................................................................................................................11
Behaviour & Rewards ............................................................................................................................12
Punctuality .................................................................................................................................................12
School Uniform .........................................................................................................................................13
PE Clothing, Footwear and Protective Equipment .....................................................................14
Mobile phones ..........................................................................................................................................15
Medical Treatment..................................................................................................................................15
Attendance and absence .......................................................................................................................15
Transport to school ................................................................................................................................16
Whose responsibility is it to get a child to school? ................................................................16
How do I check if my child is eligible for free school transport? .....................................16
Transport for Work Experience and Induction Days ...........................................................17
What if I am on a low income?.......................................................................................................17
Insurance ....................................................................................................................................................17
Break time and lunch time...................................................................................................................17
Free School Meals....................................................................................................................................18
How to apply ........................................................................................................................................18
Bullying .......................................................................................................................................................20
Mental Health............................................................................................................................................20
Most Able ....................................................................................................................................................21
Special Education Needs.......................................................................................................................21
English as an Additional Language ...................................................................................................21
Our Curriculum ........................................................................................................................................22
Year 7 Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................23
English ....................................................................................................................................................23
Science ....................................................................................................................................................25
Maths .......................................................................................................................................................26
Creative Technology (Computer Science and Technology) ...............................................27
Languages ..............................................................................................................................................29
Geography .............................................................................................................................................30
History ....................................................................................................................................................31
Cranbrook Values (PSHE, RSE & RS)...........................................................................................32
Physical Education .............................................................................................................................33
Music .......................................................................................................................................................34
Art .............................................................................................................................................................36
Drama ......................................................................................................................................................37
Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................38
Campus Term Dates and Holidays https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/about-us/term-dates/ The Autumn Term 2020 Begins Tuesday 8th September at 8.35am Half-term break Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October Term ends Thursday 17th December The Spring Term 2021 Begins Tuesday 5th January Half-term break Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February Term ends Thursday 1st April The Summer Term 2022 Begins Tuesday 20th April Half-term break Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June Teacher Training Day Monday 7th June Term ends Thursday 22nd July at 12:00
Secondary Staff Senior Leadership Team Mr Stephen Farmer Headteacher Miss Louise Telford Deputy Headteacher – Pastoral Mrs Victoria Thornton Deputy Headteacher - Quality of Education Mrs Julie Potter SENDCo Mrs Diane Brown Associate Senior Leader – Head of English Mr Rich Pepperell Associate Senior Leader – Head of Science Mr Ollie Milverton Associate Senior Leader – Head of Maths Teaching Team Mrs Susan Adams Science Teacher Mr Matt Amey Mathematics Teacher Mr Sam Buckingham PE Teacher Miss Layla Crabtree English Teacher Mrs Jennifer Dowrick English Teacher Mr Kevin Geary-Nelson Mathematics Teacher Mrs Alex Hawkins Music Teacher Miss Eleanor Jacobs Humanities Teacher Mrs Madeleine Jenkins Drama Teacher Mr Kelvin Jordan PE Teacher Mrs Laura McPherson Science Teacher Mr Paul Meehan Head of Computing Mrs Anna Parkes Head of French Mr Paul Muncaster Art Teacher Mrs Frances Salas Art Teacher Ms Katarzyna Sierzputowska Science Teacher Miss Chloe Smith Science Teacher Mrs Sarah Sullivan PSHE and RE Teacher Mrs Rachel Thomas Mathematics Teacher Mrs Charlie Tutchings History Teacher Support Team Mrs Sarah Carthew Science Technician Miss Tanya Chitty Literacy Coordinator Miss Georgia Clements Smith Teaching Assistant Miss Mim Hawkins KS3 Pastoral Mentor Ms Katie Hale Teaching Assistant Miss Lucie Hunt Teaching Assistant Mrs Charlotte James Cover Supervisor Mrs Kate Murch Teaching Assistant Mrs Maria Murch KS4 Inclusion Lead Mrs Laura Temple Student Mentor and PSHE Lead Mrs Lisa Valler KS3 Inclusion Lead Miss Alexandra Webb Teaching Assistant
The School Day
The school day begins at 08.35 prompt when pupils meet their form tutor for registration.
Pupils can arrive from 08:00 where they can access the library, main atrium and where
agreed by their tutors, their tutor bases. A warning bell will sound at 08:30 to inform pupils
they have 5 minutes until the start of the day.
Daily tutor time expectations
• Pupils to enter tutor room.
• All equipment to be set out on student desk.
• Pupils to stand behind chairs; welcome and register taken.
• Full uniform check. Pupils remain standing, those with correct uniform invited to sit
down.
• Full equipment check. Notices to be delivered and homework to be checked.
• Daily activity – Literacy canon (read high quality texts which are modelled by their
teacher and which they will read too), Maths activity or Assembly.
• Pupils silently pack equipment away. Pupils to stand behind chairs.
08:35 – 09:00 Registration and Assemblies
09:00-10:00 Lesson 1
10:00-11:00 Lesson 2
11:00-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Lesson 3
12:30-13:30 Lesson 4
13:30-14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Lesson 5
15:00 – 16:00 Extra-Curricular
Homework club to run every day in the library
Equipment for lessons
All pupils must carry a school bag that is waterproof, strong enough to protect their books
and equipment and large enough to hold several books and other general equipment. A
small dictionary is strongly advised. Handbags are not appropriate or adequate as a school
bag.
For every lesson, the minimum amount of equipment required is a:
30 cm Clear pencil case
black/blue writing pen
a purple pen (for self and peer assessment)
pencil
30cm ruler
rubber
scientific calculator
Mathematical equipment that is useful includes:
Protractor and a pair of compasses
Every pupil must make sure that they have the correct equipment ready at the start of every
lesson. Pupils are responsible for their own belongings and should ensure that items are
named and cared for.
Lockers will be allocated to Year 7 pupils during the first half term. If you would like your son
or daughter to have a locker, complete the form available from reception and return it with
a £5 deposit, which lasts for their duration of time at the school.
Partnership with parents
In Year 7 it is our aim to ensure that all pupils are able to settle into life quickly at the
Cranbrook Education Campus and receive as much support as they need. Your son or
daughter will be placed in a tutor group where they will spend the first twenty-five minutes
of every day. Their form tutor will offer support with settling into Secondary school. They
will get to know the pupils in their group very well and also develop strong working
relationships with parents.
Your child’s tutor will be your regular point of contact with the school and you can contact
them by phoning or emailing the school reception. In addition to your child’s tutor, there
will also be a member of staff who is responsible for Year 7 who would be able to help if the
tutor was unavailable. The details for this member of staff will be shared with you in
September.
Cranbrook Education Campus has very high expectations in terms of pupil behaviour and we
will work hard to ensure all pupils and staff enjoy positive relationships. In the rare event of
a pupil needing to be removed from a lesson you will be contacted by one of our inclusion
support advisors. We are very grateful for your support in ensuring the high standards of
behaviour at Cranbrook Education Campus.
At Cranbrook Education Campus we are committed to working with parents/carers and pupils in an open and honest way to ensure that every individual achieves personal excellence. In order to do this we believe in a strong partnership between the school, governors, parents/carers and pupils in the belief that we all have an important responsibility in helping each individual achieve their full potential. Our Partnership Agreement will be shared with you in September outlining the commitments from our staff, you as parents/carers and pupils. Homework At Cranbrook Education Campus, homework is highly valued in the recognition that working at home helps develop understanding and independent learning skills and most importantly has a significant impact on pupil achievement. All pupils are expected to complete 1 hour of Knowledge Organiser homework each weekday. This work is split into 3 subjects per evening where pupils complete 20 minutes per subject. Whilst it is nightly, children will have the schedule in advance so can work on future tasks when they wish so they can ensure the expectations fit around their world outside of school. This work is incredibly effective as the knowledge learned will again reoccur in lessons to embed this learning in your child’s long-term schema (memory). https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/knowledge-organisers/ We would like to make this learning more impactful too. As such, we intend to teach children how to access this learning by correctly self-quizzing and check their knowledge retention. There is of course differentiated work if – in association with parents – we feel a
child needs additional support. Pupils not completing their homework will of course be
issued a sanction but rewards will be given for regular and consistent completion.
We run a daily homework club to offer after school support with getting homework
completed. There is also a separate Maths homework club just for Year 7.
Parents and pupils will receive personal login information for the website ClassCharts. This
will enable them to see the homework tasks being set by teachers and what exactly is
required. Teachers will also upload any additional resources required to complete the
homework. We are very keen for parents to be involved in supporting their child’s learning
and welcome feedback on any aspect of homework.
Reports and Parents’ Evenings
Pupil achievement and effort is monitored 3 times per year in line with our learning cycles.
At these points, parents will receive updates on their child’s progress via a report, which will
be sent digitally via Groupcall and pupils will bring home a physical copy. In September
there will be the opportunity to meet with your son or daughter’s form tutor to see how
they have settled in. There will be two further Parent’s Evenings throughout the academic
year.
Your child’s tutor or the Head of Year 7 will be more than happy to discuss your child’s
progress and achievement at any time throughout the year. In addition to this, concerns
over individual subjects must be raised with your child’s tutor so that a meeting with a
subject teacher can be arranged. We are always happy to meet with parents to discuss their
child throughout the year, provided a meeting has been arranged. Please contact the
Campus reception to do this.
Campus Values
Teachers, pupils and parents voted to choose our six Campus values. We consider them
important areas to focus on and reference them frequently throughout our teaching. Pupils
are rewarded for representing the values whilst at the Campus and each one is a specifically
focused on within assemblies, during Cranbrook Values lessons and tutor time every half-
term.
Forgiveness
Honesty
Perseverance
Resilience
Respect
Teamwork
The House System
Everyone in the school belongs to one of our houses: Hare, Otter, Fox or Badger. If your son
or daughter already has a sibling at the Campus, they will also join the same house as them.
Pupils compete in house teams at Campus events and the winning house wins the house
cup at the end of the year.Rewarding Success
Achievement and success is highly valued at the Cranbrook Education Campus. Praise and
encouragement will be used as much as possible by all staff as we recognise that focusing
on success is essential to developing a positive culture and ethos across the Campus.
The many ways we celebrate success are listed below and may be reviewed by pupils,
parents and staff during the academic year.
House Points – are awarded for good effort and work and when a pupil makes a
positive contribution. Several house points can be given at a time if appropriate.
Collection of house points can lead to badges being presented in assembly, which
can be worn in school. Pupils can spend their house points at our online store on
ClassCharts. Rewards include personalised Cranbrook stationery, free non uniform
days and queue-jumping passes.
Head of Campus Awards – staff can nominate pupils for a Head of Campus award for
exceptional work or achievement.
Rewards Events – these are held each term. We invite pupils who have excellent
behaviour and good attendance and punctuality.
Awards Evenings – an awards evening is held annually for each key stage; pupils and
their families are invited to these events.Behaviour & Rewards We have very high expectations of our pupils at the Campus. We also praise and value positive contributions from pupils – to both learning and during the school day (as part of the sense of a wider Cranbrook Education Campus community). Our focus is on learning and achievement and we expect all of our pupils to follow the school expectations to ensure lessons take place uninterrupted. If a pupil does not meet the classroom expectations they will be issued with a Last Chance warning and their name will be written on the board. If a pupil continues to not meet the expectations then they will receive an Unacceptable and be removed from the lesson and sent to the Reset Room. If this happens the pupil will spend a full learning cycle (5 lessons) including 1 hour after school in the Reset room where they will complete work for each of their lessons in silence. You will be contacted by one of our inclusion support advisors if this happens. Some pupils are issued with a Time Out pass to support them in managing their behaviour. If a pupil needs to use their Time Out pass, they will inform their teacher and then spend up to 10 minutes in the Reflect room. If a pupil misuses a pass or tries to use this to avoid time in Reset, there will be occasions where their pass will be removed. Conversely, if a child is struggling to control his or her emotions, teachers will actively encourage the use of their time out pass as the idea is to get children back into their learning. In addition to providing information about homework, ClassCharts will allow you to see all of your son or daughter’s positive and negative behaviour points on a daily basis. It will notify you by email of any positive achievements and also inform you of pending detentions. You can find our detailed Rewards, Reflection and Reset Policy on our website here: https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/about-us/policies/ Punctuality Being late regularly can have a serious impact on a pupil’s learning, so at Cranbrook Education Campus we encourage students to be punctual at all time. If a student is late after the morning register has closed, unless this is for an authorised reason, it will be classed as an unauthorised absence. Pupils who are late to school without a valid reason receive a 30 minute same day afterschool detention. Additionally, pupils will receive a Last Chance if they are late to lessons
School Uniform
At Cranbrook Education Campus, we pride ourselves on our school uniform and believe that
being smartly dressed helps to create a good culture for learning. The uniform requirements
are as follows:
Grey school blazer with the Cranbrook
Education Campus school logo
Cranbrook Education Campus green
school tie
Plain grey trousers which do not trail
on the floor (not skinny jeans or any
type of skinny trouser, stretch, baggy,
flared or bell-bottoms, jeans, chinos,
canvas or corduroy)
A grey knee-length skirt instead of
trousers if preferred (with no pattern
or additional colours visible on the
skirt). Skirts must be A-line or straight
in style but not tight fitting, stretchy or
‘skater’ skirts. All skirts must be worn
with tights or socks
Plain grey tailored, knee length shorts,
if preferred to trousers or a skirt
If belts are worn they should be narrow and plain black with a small normal buckle.
Logos on belts are unacceptable
Plain white shirt with collar and buttons up to the neck (not a polo shirt). Any t-shirts
worn under the shirt must be plain white.
Plain black, white or grey socks
Plain black or grey tights
Black footwear, flat soles with no coloured marks or logos (no flip-flops or boots)
Plain black or white headscarf with no jewels
Optional grey jumper with Cranbrook logo
Only one pair of stud earrings and a watch are permitted as jewellery; no other piercings are
allowed. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons, so if your son or daughter is
considering getting a piercing, please ensure that this happens over the holidays.
All items of branded uniform and PE kit can be purchased online at Your School Uniform or
physically from Honiton Sports Shop:
http://www.yourschooluniform.com/schools/index/cranbrook-education-campus
https://www.honitonsportsshop.com/school-wear 66 High Street Honiton, EX14
1PD. 01404 4210PE Clothing, Footwear and Protective Equipment
The following PE clothing and equipment list is designed to ensure your child can access the
wide varying PE curriculum at Cranbrook Education Campus in a safe and enjoyable way
throughout the whole school year.
Clothing (indoor and outdoor use)
CEC logo black and emerald sports polo shirt
CEC black and emerald skort or pair of shorts
o Alternatively, pupils can wear a plain black skort or pair of shorts, plain black
tracksuit bottoms or plain black athletic leggings
Plain coloured sports socks for indoor use
Plain black long rugby/football socks for outdoor use
Optional: A black long sleeve base layer or CEC logo black and emerald ¼ zipped mid
layer top.
Footwear
Non-marking sole trainers for indoors use.
Astro style footwear designed for use on a 3G all-weather pitch
Note: A cost effective option for parents/guardians is to purchase an Astro style shoe that
has a non-marking dimple sole. This would be appropriate for both indoor and outdoor
activities.
Compulsory Protective Equipment
Shin pads (required for playing competitive football and field hockey).
Gum shield (required for playing contact rugby and competitive field hockey).
Other Recommendations
Football boots for winter grass sports.
Plastic sports water bottle.
We strongly recommended that all PE items are carried in a separate bag to keep
them separate from schoolbooks and equipment. Additionally, all PE clothing and
equipment is clearly labelled with the pupils’ name.Lost property All clothing and equipment must be clearly marked with your child’s name. Valuables should not be brought to school. The school cannot accept any responsibility for lost property (although reasonable efforts will be made to recover it). Mobile phones Pupils are allowed to bring mobile phones to school, however they should remain switched off throughout the day and in pupils’ school bags (unless they are being used with the teacher’s permission in lessons for an educational purpose). If a pupil is seen with their mobile phone then it will be confiscated and passed to our inclusion support advisors. It is not acceptable for parents to phone/text students during the day. In an emergency the receptionist will get a message to your child. Medical Treatment Members of staff who are qualified in first aid will deal with any accidents that occur during the school day. You will be notified if you child receives first aid. Attendance and absence In order for pupils to make the best possible progress at school, it is essential that they have a good attendance record. Our attendance officer closely monitors attendance and works closely with our Education Welfare Officer over issues of truancy and poor attendance. Please note that the school operates Legal Meetings and a Penalty Fine Procedure for cases of poor attendance in conjunction with Devon County Council. Parents will be notified by school if a student’s absence is below an acceptable level. If pupils are absent from school it is essential that parents/carers telephone the school to let us know on the first day of absence and every further day. When pupils return to school, they must have an absence note to give to reception, even if someone has already telephoned the school, because these are filed on the pupil’s attendance record. If your child has an unavoidable appointment during the school day, your child must bring a letter or appointment card and hand it in to reception. Your child will sign out and sign back in again upon return to school. Pupils will not be permitted to leave the site without a letter or appointment card. Where possible, we would ask that appointments be made out of school hours so your child’s learning is not disrupted, especially during exam or assessment periods. Non-essential appointments will be unauthorised. Absence during term time will not be authorised, except in exceptional circumstances and if permission is sought in advance. Our full attendance policy is available on the Campus website here: https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/about-us/policies/
Transport to school
We encourage all pupils to come to school on foot, by bike or by public transport. Please
note that there are no parking facilities or drop off/collection points on the Campus site.
Cycling/Scooting – The Campus has secure bike sheds where bikes and scooters must
be locked. Please note that if you wish your child to come to school on a bike or
scooter, it is your responsibility to insure the bike/scooter is roadworthy at all times
and ensure that a helmet is always worn. The Campus cannot accept responsibility
for any loss or damage. Please note that bikes/scooter should not be ridden on the
school site. Our Cycling/Scooting guidance can be found here:
https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/about-us/policies/
Car - For safety reasons we ask parents dropping off their children to park in sensible
locations and not block others in. Parents are not allowed to park on the school site.
Bus and train - Pupils travelling on any public transport, to and from school, are
expected to behave properly at all times. The school takes any complaints very
seriously and it is important that pupils remember that they are still ambassadors for
the school out of hours. Please be aware that skateboards/longboards are not an
acceptable mode of transport for pupils to use to get to the Campus. We do not
have anywhere to store them during the day.
Whose responsibility is it to get a child to school?
All parents are encouraged to consider the practicalities of sending their child to a school
which is not within walking distance, unless it is the designated or nearest school, because it
is a parent’s responsibility to get their child to school throughout the whole time the child is
there.
How do I check if my child is eligible for free school transport?
The County Council provides help with transport for some pupils and parents should liaise
directly with the Council about this, not the school. The information below is taken from
their website.
If you apply for a place at the school designated to serve your home address and you live
more than three miles away by the shortest walking route, your child will be entitled to free
transport. You can check which is the designated school to serve your home address at:
https://new.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/apply-for-a-school-
place/school-designated-areas or by telephoning 0845 155 1019.
Your child will also be entitled to free transport to the school nearest to your home if it is
closer than the designated school, provided it is still over three miles from your home by the
shortest walking route. Transport can only be provided from one permanent address. If a
child lives at two addresses, the parents or carers must nominate one address as permanent
for transport. You must let us know if your child’s home address changes and provide proof
of this.Transport for Work Experience and Induction Days Please note, transport is NOT provided for work experience, taster and induction days. What if I am on a low income? If your child is in Year 7 and your family is on a low income i.e. your child is entitled to free school meals, or your family is in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit, your child is eligible for free transport to a choice of the three nearest schools between two and six miles of your home. Pupils must adhere to the Devon County Code of conduct on public transport. Failure to do so can result in the withdrawal of free transport and parents will therefore be responsible for getting their child to school. Insurance Pupils are insured against injuries caused by building defects etc. and by accidents which occur as a result of negligence by a member of the Campus’ teaching or non-teaching staff. Pupils attending the Campus are not insured against personal injury or accident while on the premises for taking part in recognised activities outside the school. The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust expects all employees and the pupils to accept full responsibility for their personal possessions, including money and to consider taking out insurance themselves to cover all risks. Break time and lunch time During break time and lunchtime pupils can use their time as they wish. The school is supervised during this time, both indoors and outside, by a team of staff. The canteen provides snacks which students can buy at break time and full meals and lunchtime. Cranbrook Education Campus operates a cashless system called School Money (https://eduspot.co.uk/product/schoolmoney/); therefore, no cash is accepted at the tills. Once your account is set up you will be able to check your account balance online; top up your account from your bank account, credit or debit card; view your transactions online; update your details whenever you want and enable auto top up so your child’s account never runs out of funds. Any amount of money can be paid into your child’s online account, with the money spent on food and drink deducted on daily basis. If you have any concerns about activating your account, or getting access to a computer or the internet then we will be more than happy to offer our support. Please contact reception.
Free School Meals
Parents/carers who receive any of the following are entitled to Free School Meals
for their child:
Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no
more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most
recent assessment periods).
Income Support (IS).
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (IBSJA).
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (IRESA).
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit.
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and
have an annual gross income as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and
Customs that does not exceed £16,190).
Working Tax Credit run-on (the payment you get for a further 4 weeks after
you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit).
Information about Free School Meals is confidential so there is no need to worry
about other people knowing whether your child is on Free School Meals or not. All
pupils use a cashless card/pin system to purchase their meals. Free School Meals
funding is automatically added to student accounts each day.
How to apply
Apply through the Devon Citizens Portal
(https://oneonline.devon.gov.uk/CCSCitizenPortal_LIVE/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%
2fCCSCitizenPortal_live). This is the quickest and easiest way to apply and will result
in you getting an instant decision. Alternatively, call the Education Helpline on 0345
155 1019.If you do qualify for Free School Meals, or have done at any point in the past 6 years, then we will receive additional Pupil Premium funding which we can use to support your child during their time at the Cranbrook Education Campus. Support includes one-to-one tuition in the core subjects, music tuition, financial help for school trips and assistance with uniform, PE kit and equipment. If you meet the criteria above then please apply for Free School Meals as the additional funding we receive will allow us to give extra support to your child.
Bullying Cranbrook Education Campus will take bullying very seriously. We have a zero- tolerance approach to bullying and firm action is taken to stop any bullying and to deal with bullies. From time to time children may fall out with friends; this is a perfectly normal part of growing up. It is important to distinguish between a brief fall out amongst friends and bullying. Bullying can be defined as any action which is repeated over a period of time and is upsetting to the victim. It can take place in various physical and mental forms, such as name calling, ignoring, racist bullying, homophobic bullying and cyberbullying. Issues which can flare up in school in the form of cyber-bullying often take place outside of school on internet chat sites such as Facebook or via mobile phones. Parents can greatly reduce the risk of cyber-bullying by being aware of what their child is doing on-line and monitoring internet use at home. If you as a parent are concerned that your child is upset and maybe the victim of bullying it is crucial that you contact the school as soon as possible - your child’s tutor is the best person in the first instance. Mental Health At Cranbrook Education Campus we embrace our role (alongside our families, the community and our wider partners) in contributing to developing the emotional wellbeing of our pupils. We encourage them to learn about being healthy from a physical and mental health perspective. We take the mental health of our pupils very seriously and are regularly reviewing our mental health strategy. A group of secondary pupils are trained as Mental Health Ambassadors and promote mental health across the Campus, supporting with national campaigns and delivering key messages in assemblies.
Most Able Cranbrook Education Campus ensures that our most able pupils (formerly Gifted and Talented) are able to access a very strong academic curriculum that will challenge and inspire them, as well as being offered a wide extra-curricular programme to support their achievement. Special Education Needs Cranbrook Education Campus has a highly effective and dedicated inclusion team; to us, every child matters. Our induction programme for Year 6 into 7 will identify any pupils who may have a Special Education Need. In planning meetings with primary school staff, students who have low Literacy or Numeracy skills, who are anxious about transfer, or are presenting behaviour or attendance difficulties, are identified. In some cases, an additional programme of transition may take place. Records are transferred to us from primary school (now a legal requirement 15 days after a pupil has transferred). Our SENDCo and SEND team can be contacted on: SEND@cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk English as an Additional Language We are fully inclusive and welcome all students to Cranbrook Education Campus. We greatly value the wide cultural diversity that our EAL students bring to the school and provide many opportunities to celebrate this and learn more from them.
Our Curriculum Our curriculum is broad, balanced and rich and is specifically designed to ensure our pupils are able to build the skills required to succeed – both at formal examinations and beyond. We believe that 'Memory is the Residue of Thought (D.T. Williams).’ This is a crucial aspect of our curriculum – a curriculum designed to revisit and review prior learning, and in turn, build expertise and knowledge so that every day learning becomes easier. Our curriculum is organised into 12-week cycles of learning with learning regularly assessed and revisited. We also have a built in ‘super teaching’ week every cycle so that teachers can assess the overall body of each their students’ work (based upon recent assessments completed) and design a bespoke response to this assessment so that no gaps remain in a child’s knowledge and knowledge is further deepened. Additionally, pupils will experience a commonality of approach from their teachers. At CEC, all teachers follow Six Overarching Teaching Principles: High Expectations; Adaptive Teaching; Subject Mastery; Effective Feedback; Clear Instruction and Academic Rigor. Each of the Six Principles (below) are then linked to specific Teaching Habits (such as use of knowledge organisers/regularly writing/rigorous questioning and meeting students at the classroom door in a specific way) so pupils would meet similar strategies in each subject area and get used to the high expectations required from every staff member. Pupils will be taught these strategies during assemblies and tutor time so they become ‘part of what we do.’ Some students may be extracted for short periods of time to support their learning. For example, we may provide Lexia support to help pupils with difficulties with reading; one-to- one mentoring; bespoke therapies; speech and language courses. All additional support will be short term (up to 6 weeks in duration) and is about ensuring children can return back to lessons to learn successfully.
Year 7 Curriculum We are keen for parents to be fully involved in their child’s learning. In order for parents to be able to do this, it is useful to have a broad sense of what your child will be learning in their first year at Cranbrook Education Campus. On the following pages there is a brief description of what each department area covers in Year 7. Some departments have also included information on how parents can help. English English is a subject where we aim to give pupils the opportunity to explore and discuss ideas and to create their own interpretations of texts that we study. We aim to do this both inside the classroom and through enrichment activities. Learning The English curriculum has a narrative thread that runs through and draws together key concepts, knowledge, skills and vocabulary throughout key stage 3 and 4. The curriculum is bound by issues surrounding social justice and viewpoints which allows a deep exploration of themes recurrent in both fiction and non-fiction texts in KS3/4 and also prepares for further study of English. The concept of writing as a construct used to express perspectives is at the heart of curriculum and is designed this way to enable pupils to understand that writers – including themselves – craft their writing because they have something to say. Pupils cover a wide range of texts and genres, from seminal works of literature, authentic extracts and a variety of transactional, non-fiction writing. There is an increased emphasis on academic rigour and introducing pupils to high-quality, challenging texts. Alongside this, in order to foster a love of reading for pleasure, pupils are given the opportunity to build their reading skills and share canonical works of literature for twenty minutes of reading time a day to expand and develop the depth of their reading. Skills English is an increasingly demanding subject and from Year 7 we place real emphasis on extended writing - both in pupils’ own imaginative pieces and in their analysis of other texts. We ask students to become increasingly analytical when approaching a text; they no longer just explore what is happening, but also explore authors’ perspectives and language techniques. Pupils are encouraged to become increasingly independent in their writing as we ask them to generate ideas and plan independently. There is a real emphasis on expanding students' vocabulary to benefit them, not only in English, but across the whole curriculum. We also emphasise the ‘basics’ like paragraphing, sentence construction and punctuation throughout our teaching to ensure pupils keep developing these core Literacy skills. Alongside this, we still assess speaking and listening; an essential skill in English.
Assessment In English assessment happens in many ways. Books are marked regularly, with informal comments and target setting taking place. We also encourage students to peer and self- assess their own work. On a more formal basis, students are assessed in both reading and writing during every scheme of work, and students will be given National Curriculum based assessments across a range of skills in these areas. Given the move towards terminal examinations, assessments are often conducted in controlled conditions in class and students will be given an exam at the end of Year 7. Parental Support Outside of the classroom you can also take an interest in what your child reads. Reading widely, both fiction and non-fiction is essential to develop wider skills in English. Alongside this, if you can encourage your child to engage in the world around them; ensure that they follow current issues and news stories and have conversations that help them to develop their own opinions and consider differing viewpoints, it will really benefit them in developing a deeper understanding of the world: an essential skill for text analysis and extended writing.
Science In Year 7, pupils learn to explore the diversity of the world around them, formulating and answering questions, and combining content and knowledge across the three science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We deliver our science through exciting and contextual lessons where pupils study a varied curriculum. Developed by teachers across the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, topics covered during Year 8 include particles & chemical reactions; cells & reproduction; and energy & waves. A strong emphasis is placed on developing scientific and practical skills, enabling pupils to plan experiments, analyse data and evaluate investigations. Literacy in science is also a focus, developing our pupils’ scientific vocabulary and their ability to expresses their ideas effectively. Pupils in Year 7 receive 7 hours of science per fortnight in our specialist labs and teaching rooms. Assessment Pupils complete a varied range of assessment activities as they move through each topic, which may include controlled practicals, analysis of experiments, discussion activities and structured written work. For each cycle, pupils are provided with a knowledge organiser which contains the most powerful information that pupils will build upon in class. This forms the basis of a retrieval quiz every lesson, enabling pupils to master the science content. At the start of each cycle, pupils complete a pre-learning quiz, enabling the science team to adapt our teaching to the specific requirements of the class. During each cycle, pupils complete a literacy activity and an application activity, where GCSE-style questions are used, developing valuable exam technique. Finally, a summative assessment takes place at the end of each cycle, providing us with a detailed picture of how well your child is doing in Science. This assessment is followed by a “Super- teaching” week, where we revisit more challenging areas, correcting misconceptions and strengthening understanding. Across the campus, we encourage pupils to reflect on their achievements regularly, to know exactly how to achieve a level that reflects their ability and to also offer clear strategies to help them improve. Homework Ongoing weekly homework supports and consolidates the science we cover in class. As with all subjects, the pupils’ knowledge organisers are used for self-quizzing, with pupils being directed to certain content on a weekly basis. To support these activities, a selection of online tasks will used to develop mastery of their current topic and to prepare them for upcoming area and may involve using video content to review ideas via GCSE pod, our online content library, or using online platforms such as Century and Tassomai to demonstrate understanding.
Maths Employers are increasingly looking for a good foundation in Mathematics and at Cranbrook we aim to give our pupils not only a good understanding of the basic numeracy skills but also the knowledge of how to apply them outside the classroom. Learning In KS3 pupils will follow the SPARX Maths programme, which means that they will often use iPads or Chromebooks within their lessons to assist their learning. All topics are covered at different ability levels and will either lead on from areas previously studied at primary school or be completely new to them. Pupils will have homework every week set using the SPARX online portal so will need access to the internet to complete their Maths homework (we provide a weekly Homework Club for those who choose to do it in school). Pupils are required to bring a calculator to all Maths lessons, and if possible, it is best to buy a scientific calculator that can be used throughout the rest of their time at the Cranbrook Education Campus. Skills To begin with, pupils will be focusing on improving their basic numeracy skills, simple shape and space calculations and their use of specialist mathematical equipment. However, as they progress through the subject, they will begin to look at topics in greater depth, to use logic and organisation to solve problems and how to apply mathematics to real world scenarios. Assessment & setting Pupils will be formally assessed every six weeks by a test, the result of which will be recorded on the school’s reporting system. This will be coupled with a pre-test that they have sat before each unit of work so that they can accurately see the progress they have made within each half term. More informally, teachers will mark both books and homework regularly and provide written feedback and target setting. Pupils are also encouraged to peer-assess, self-assess and reflect upon their own work. Parental support Parents can support their child’s learning by making sure homework is completed, ensuring regular attendance and by helping their child practice core skills including addition, subtraction, times tables and the spelling of key words. The SPARX portal will also send parents regular updates about their child’s homework so that they can check that they are up to date.
Creative Technology (Computer Science and Technology)
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and
creativity to understand and change the world. Computing shares deep links with
Mathematics, Science and Technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial
systems. The core of Computing is the academic discipline of Computer Science, in which
pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work,
and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.
Building on this knowledge and understanding pupils are equipped to use information
technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures
that pupils become digitally literate – confidently able to use technology in order to express
themselves and develop their ideas further – at a level suitable for the future workplace and
as active participants in a digital world.
Learning
In Year 7, pupils will follow a scheme of work that is delivered within three cycles:
During Cycle 1 pupils will develop proficiency in the use of the campus systems,
explore and evaluate appropriate measures for staying safe online, and develop key
proficiencies in the use of office software.
During Cycle 2 pupils will learn about the key components of modern computer
systems; also exploring how each component functions. Following this, pupils will
begin to develop an understanding of programming; drawing links between the way
a program is coded and the hardware that supports the running of the program.
During Cycle 3 pupils will explore a range of creative tools such as graphical editing
software and 3D imagery software. The outcome of this cycle will be to produce
several high-quality pieces of work, as would be produced by professionals who
work within the “Creative Tech” sector.Resources The Campus uses Google Chromebooks which run the Chrome Operating System. All pupils have access to both Office 365 and Google for Education; allowing them to access their work documents and a wide range of learning resources at home. All pupils have access to their own email account, user area and filtered Internet access, and we use an organisational tool called AirHead to provide them with quick access to the different “web- apps” we use throughout the curriculum. Assessment Pupils are assessed on their practical based work which is evidenced in a number of ways including digital publications and final pieces of work. Where appropriate, pupils will be assessed through testing. Each topic will follow a clear assessment framework so pupils know what level they are working at and what they must do in order to improve. These assessments feed into the whole-school assessment cycles, providing an ideal opportunity to discuss with your child the work being taught and to identify strengths and areas for development. Home Learning Home learning tasks will be set in the form of “Knowledge Organiser” revision tasks. One of these tasks will be set per week. Details of homework can be viewed online using a website called ClassCharts and tutors will check each day to ensure their tutees have completed the relevant knowledge organiser tasks for the subjects due that day. Opportunities to complete homework on-site will also be made available via homework club; which operates in the library 15:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday. Parental Support Outside of the classroom, your child can access a range of current and additional resources to aide with learning. Links to these resources will be posted via the same Google Classroom page pupils use in order to access their work in lessons.
Languages In Year 7, pupils will study French. Learning - themes and skills Year 7 pupils at Cranbrook will study a variety of topics through a range of skills. Within the different topics studied, students will focus on developing their listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. They will become confident in giving and justifying their own opinions whilst developing an understanding of grammar and key structures. In Year 7, various teaching methods are used and students will be exposed to the culture of France and French speaking countries, through music, film and literature, as well as learning the language. There is a particular emphasis on speaking – communication and confident pronunciation through the understanding of phonics. Lessons are based on promoting a fun learning environment where good effort and achievement are recognised and rewarded and it is not always about being right. In lessons, we will broaden our knowledge of literacy as we deepen our understanding of grammar and phonics and use a wide range of resources and dictionaries and complete writing tasks for a variety of purposes. Pupils will also develop their collaborative and teamwork skills alongside problem-solving techniques. Assessment Assessment is based on a range of skills, as mentioned above. Assessment formats may vary, such as spoken presentations, vocabulary tests, listening tasks and reading or writing tasks. Writing and speaking tasks will always be given a meaningful context and pupils will be given advanced warning of all assessments taking place. Parental Support You can help your child to learn words by heart, ask him/her to tell you what has been learnt recently and encourage him/her to revise what they have learnt that week. Even if you do not speak French, you can really help your child by using their knowledge organiser, exercise or vocabulary book to test them on different words. Pupils are lucky enough to have access to a wealth of online support nowadays and sites such as Memrise, Duolingo and Quizlet can be very helpful. Encouraging your child to find out more about the culture of foreign countries as well as developing a thirst for travel will support their enthusiasm for this subject.
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