PROSPECTUS 2021/2022 - Broadwater School
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PROSPECTUS
2021/2022
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am extremely proud to be Headteacher of Broadwater School. This is a school that has had
a swift improvement journey in the last three years which resulted in the school being named
as one of the top 30 most improved schools in the country in 2019 and our trajectory continues
to climb year on year.
We look to ensure that our students are developing the skills for learning as well as developing
their ability to take on new challenges, and of course those all-important examinations; in 2019
(the last time there were official national league tables) we celebrated the highest GCSE
grades in the school’s history with over 30% of all grades at 7-9.
We strongly believe in collaborating with other schools to ensure that our students have the
best educational offer possible. We are excited to have now formally joined the Greenshaw
Learning Trust which has brought more fantastic opportunities for both our students and staff
alike. For many years, Broadwater has also been part of the Waverley Federation and we
have a strong partnership with Charterhouse School where our most able students are involved
in mentoring and raising aspirations programmes. A number of our students have moved on
to Charterhouse through their scholarships programme, whilst the majority move to
Godalming College, our ‘Outstanding’ 6th Form.
We are a school in the community for the community. We take pride in ensuring that we know
our students; their hopes, their dreams and their worries. Our motto ‘By increments conquer’
develops an ethos of continual improvement whilst our 4Cs approach (Critical, Creative, Caring
and Collaborative) ensures that all students understand and are motivated to become the best
version of themselves. We are immensely proud to have been judged as Outstanding in
Personal Development by Ofsted (October 2019).
Broadwater is ‘an exciting place to be’ (Ofsted 2019) and our disruption free learning
environment ensures that all children can do their very best whilst being supported by a strong
academic and pastoral system.
I do hope that you will visit the school during the school day so that you can see for yourselves
why Broadwater could be the perfect choice for your child.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Lizzi Matthews
Headteacher
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CONTENTS
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The School 4
Our Aims
Achievement 5
Examination Results
Examination Entry Policy
Reporting to Parents
Curriculum 6
Key Stage 3: Years 7, 8 and 9
Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11
Teaching Methods
Library – Resource Centre
Accelerated Reader
Careers Education and Guidance
Religious Education
Sex Education
More Able
Special Educational Needs
Use of Pupil Premium
Extra-Curricular Activities
Care of the Individual 15
Philosophy for Children
Pastoral Organisation
Linking Home and School
Work Diary
Homework
Recognising Achievement
Prefects
School Council
Learning Ambassadors
Work Experience
Medical Examinations
Safeguarding /Child Protection
General Information 18
Admissions
The School Day
Attendance
School Procedures
Behaviour
Uniform
Transport
Friends of Broadwater School
Charging Policy
Staff and Governors
The Waverley Federation of Schools 30
and Our Sixth Form
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OUR AIMS
MISSION STATEMENT
“To inspire exceptional progress through critical, caring, collaborative
and creative thinking”
ETHOS
We are passionate about delivering a holistic curriculum where everyone is
challenged to make exceptional progress.
We develop life chances through a highly motivated, ambitious and inclusive
community. We value pride, resilience and self-respect.
TEACHING AND LEARNING SAFEGUARDING AND FINANCE
PASTORAL
Critical: Broadwater’s 4C Critical: Systematic Critical: Broadwater
approach underpins communication and School is financially
“Quality First” teaching analysis to ensure the secure and is able to
across the school safety and wellbeing of all sustainably support its
vision and development
Creative: Students Creative: Students plan
demonstrate exceptional confidently develop
academic progress and leadership skills regardless Creative: Develop,
attainment up to and of ability or starting point maintain and maximize
beyond their potential funding streams to ensure
Caring: Broadwater is ongoing curriculum
Caring: A broad, balanced, highly inclusive and all delivery
ambitious and inclusive members are valued
curriculum which is equally Caring: Demonstrates
aspirational and financial best practice and
challenging Collaborative: Building adopts an ethical
effective partnerships approach to financial
Collaborative: Utilising the with families and external management
expertise of staff to deliver agencies to promote
innovative CPD attendance Collaborative: Build and
develop strong
relationships with existing
and new stakeholders
LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE
Creative: Leaders communicate an ambitious vision with clarity
Collaborative: Leaders model high standards of behaviour
Caring: Leaders relentlessly challenge and support at all levels
Creative: Leaders promote a growth mind-set to drive self-improvement
Critical: Broadwater develops outstanding future leaders
Collaborative: Broadwater is outward facing, progressive and committed to growth
4EXAMINATION RESULTS
Summary of GCSE results achieved by Y11 in 2019 (2020/21 not included due
to the pandemic)
Number of % Achieving 9-4 % Achieving 5+ 9- % Achieving the
students Both in English & 4 Inc. English and English
attending in Year Maths % Maths Baccalaureate
11 (Ebacc.)
School in
96 74% 71% 24%
2019
Examination Entry Policy
We believe that all students should be given the opportunity to enter as many subjects as
possible. The school operates an open entry policy wherever possible and no restriction is
made on the grounds of ability in order to improve the statistics. All stud ents, regardless of
ability, are given the same opportunities. Teachers will ensure that students understand the
requirements of the courses before students opt for their GCSE courses at the end of Year 8.
Reporting to Parents
We value highly our communication and open relationship with parents. It is so important
that parents are kept regularly informed of their child’s progress. There is a cycle of reporting
through data reports, and parents’ evening consultations to ensure you are kept well
informed.
Staff will provide a summary sheet indicating attitude, behaviour, and academic progress in
each subject.
In addition, parents are encouraged to make appointments to see teaching staff and
Curriculum Leaders at any time in the term to discuss areas of concern.
A continuous monitoring process is in operation throughout each year group. When there is
concern over a student’s progress parents will be contacted.
5CURRICULUM
Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum will:
give pupils an advantage by inspiring them to be critical, creative, collaborative and
caring people.
be rich in philosophical enquiry.
create avid readers.
give a deep and broad knowledge base to springboard into further lifelong learning.
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Key Stage 3: Years 7 & 8
English Design and Technology Music
Mathematics Food Technology Art
Science Computing Physical Education
French History Drama
Spanish Geography Religious Education
(and collective worship)
Social Science
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Organisation of Teaching Groups
Year 7 - 8 students are taught in sets according to ability for English, Mathematics, Science,
Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, RE, Art, Drama, Music and ICT. They are in
mixed ability groups in Technology and PE. All ability groups are reviewed regularly and
students moved, as appropriate. Progress is constantly monitored throughout a student’s
school career.
The majority of students study French and Spanish in year 7 and choose their preferred
language in year 8. A small proportion of our students will not study a modern foreign
language but will instead focus on key skills in English and Mathematics.
During the Spring Term in Year 8, students select the GCSE examination courses for study at
Key Stage 4.
6Key Stage 4: Years 9, 10 & 11
The Core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science occupy almost 50% of the teaching
week.
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English Language & Literature
Mathematics
Science Double Certification (i.e. a broad knowledge of the Sciences),
covering the three sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Students can opt to take triple science as one of the option
subjects.
Physical Education Recreational
Religious Education All students follow an ethics-based course
Options Four subjects selected from:
Art
Business Studies
Computer Science GCSE
Drama
Food & Nutrition (GCSE or Vocational level 1 &2 Award)
French
Geography
Graphics
History
Music
PE (GCSE or Cambridge National)
Religious Education
Resistant Materials
Spanish
Social Science Social Science plus careers and work experience, health and sex
education, economic awareness, and environmental education.
Vocational An extensive range of vocational courses are available from a
number of local schools and colleges.
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This gives all students access to a minimum of 8 subjects. A minimum of 5 GCSEs with grades
9-4 is the requirement for entry to a higher course such as ‘A’ levels. Other courses have lower
entry requirements.
7Teaching Methods
Teaching across the school is inspired by the Rosenshine’s ‘Principles of Instruction’ and a
variety of strategies are used to ensure students are equipped with a ‘deep and broad
knowledge base’- one of the key aims of our curriculum. Each lesson begins with a low stakes
quiz, to recap prior knowledge, followed by high quality teacher instruction on the new
material. Teachers guide students as they practise new material, using the ‘I do, we do, you do’
model. Teachers are trained and practised in using a variety of strategies to engage pupils and
ensure participations rates are high. All teaching methods are based on cognitive science and
field research ensuring students experience only the most effective classroom strategies.
Morning Reading Programme
All pupils in year 7-10 are take part in a morning reading programme in which they are read to
by their tutors every day. The programme is proven to be highly effective for language
acquisition, particularly of ‘tier 2’ vocabulary and we are confident it will help us fulfil our
curriculum aim of ‘creating avid readers’.
Bedrock Vocabulary
Launched in 2020, and now available for all students in year 7-9, this innovative and enjoyable
programme is set as homework for KS3 pupils to promote rapid developments in their
vocabulary acquisition.
Accelerated Reader
Pupils in years 7-8 take part in this IT based reading programme which, after assessing a pupil’s
reading ability, recommends appropriate books then rewards pupils for completing these. We
have a highly motivational and comprehensive reward scheme in place and many of our pupils
have made staggering improvements in their reading age and reading output.
Library / Resource Centre
Our students have the benefit of a well-resourced and organised library. The Library/Resource
Centre is managed by the Learning Resource Manager assisted by the Resource Assistant. It is
fully used throughout the day, at break, lunchtime and after school when students can do
homework, with assistance and computers available. There are books for reference and loan
with a wide range of other materials.
The development of independent study and reading skills is a vital part of the National
Curriculum as well as an important aspect of preparation for adult life. The Learning Resource
Centre provides support through programmed work in all areas of the curriculum. Students
learn through curriculum related work how to use, select and present information. These skills
are progressively developed as they move through the school. The Library staff work closely
with subject teachers in providing learning support materials on a wide range of topics.
Students have access to the automated library catalogue which helps them find material and
gives them experience of Information and Communication Technology related to research
skills. A wide selection of current fiction, poetry and general interest books is available.
8Careers Education and Guidance
Careers Guidance is introduced from Year 8 onwards as part of the Social Science programme.
In Year 8, the emphasis is on decision-making to prepare students for their option choices of
subjects for study at Key Stage 4.
In Year 11 representatives from Godalming College and Guildford College of Further and Higher
Education give presentations on courses available post 16. All students will have access to
careers information and advice through the tutor programme. There are individual interviews
with a Careers Advisor and they are also available to talk to students and parents at parent
evening.
Post 16 Education
At the age of 16+ most students continuing their education transfer to Godalming College and
some to Guildford College of Further and Higher Education. Godalming College is an
outstanding sixth form college, one of the leading colleges in the country and we work very
closely with their staff. Our students have the guarantee of a place at the College, subject to
achieving the correct standard for entry onto particular courses.
There are other colleges for further specialist study within easy travelling distance e.g.
agricultural colleges and art colleges.
Religious Education
Arrangements for collective worship and for Religious Education are made in accordance with
the requirements of the Education Reform Act, and are non-denominational in character and
follow the Surrey Agreed Syllabus. They are Christian based with a firm moral emphasis.
Religious Education is provided for all students. Religious Education is offered as an
examination subject for GCSE. At Key Stage 3 students follow an introductory course on the
main aspects of Christianity as well as looking at other major world religions. At Key Stage 4,
emphasis is placed on looking at the religious and moral aspects of issues such as poverty,
prejudice, faith, forgiveness, life and death and the identity of Jesus.
Parents may, if they wish, withdraw their child from the arrangements for worship and
Religious Education. Such requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher. Parents of
students withdrawn are required to provide written work based on their particular beliefs.
Relationship and Sex Education (RSE)
Relationship and Sex Education forms part of the Social Science programme. The aim is to
develop in students a clear understanding of sexual issues, to enable students to make
informed and reasoned judgements, and to help them develop caring and responsible attitudes
and values.
9As part of the Key Stage 3 Science course, students are taught the biological aspects of
reproduction, and are given an awareness of emotional changes linked with physical growth.
These aspects are further developed at Key Stage 4. In the Social Science programme, the
importance of personal hygiene is stressed, together with the social and moral aspects of sexual
behaviour, and the value of family life. In Religious Education, students consider the religious
perspective on sexual issues.
Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is compulsory from age 11 onwards. It involves teaching
children about reproduction, sexuality, and sexual health. It does not promote early sexual
activity or any particular sexual orientation.
Some parts of sex and relationship education are compulsory - these are part of the national
curriculum for science.
More Able
The school has a policy for support of the more able, gifted and talented students. Provision is
also made for students with specific abilities and departments seek to foster excellence and
arrange for students across all years to be involved in curriculum extension and enrichment
activities, for example;
Art and Design Technology
National Students' Art Exhibition (NSAE)
Federation Cooking Competitions
STEM competitions in DT
Photography competitions
Drama
Young actors: spotlight drama club acting, directing.
Technical designers: lighting, sound, set training for school production.
Music
For Singers: Show Choir and Voices in Harmony singing group
For Instrumentalists: School Orchestra, small ensembles, recording of performance.
For Composers: Sibelius software to notate ideas
For all performers: Concerts, Ceremonies, Community events, annual school musical (such
as ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘West Side Story’)
English
Debating society: includes competitions, links to Godalming College, a student-led web
page developing journalism skills
Book Club
Various Public Speaking competitions
Literacy Ambassadors
Various Creative Writing competition opportunities - Rotary Club, Guildford Rugby Club,
Young Writer
10Humanities
Competition entry into the National Model UN competition
Surrey University Master class promoted
Academic challenge on current affairs
Political debate
Maths
Guildford Inter-schools Mathematics Quiz
United Kingdom Mathematical Challenge – Intermediate for years 9,10 and 11, Junior for
years 7 and 8, run by United Kingdom Mathematical Trust
Surrey University Master Classes in Mathematics for Year 8 students
Extension activities throughout the taught curriculum
Year 5&6 Gifted and Talented Maths Competition
Enrichment lectures for G&T students
UKMT Team Challenge for Year 8 and Year 9 students
Science
'Google Hangouts' with the Royal Astronomical Society
‘Space Link’ days with visiting Astronauts and Space Scientists
PE
Talented students nominated to attend county trials in certain sports
Students with outstanding achievements nominated for a ‘Sport Godalming’ award
Schools FA CUP for all football teams
Grant applications made to Waverley to assist funding for competitions abroad
County competitions for Netball and Badminton
Computer Science
Codewars- Coding challenges using Python
Our most able pupils also take part in a link mentoring programme at Charterhouse School
which focusses on general revision skills and extended study.
Special Educational Needs Department
See Local Offer on school website for further information.
The school and the SEN department share a strong philosophy of inclusion. The SEN team
endeavours to works alongside colleagues in the classroom to ensure students with special
educational needs have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. The SEN team also provides
expert teaching, advice and support directly to students with special educational needs.
The school has a specialised Communication and Interaction (COIN) Centre for students with
communication special needs and it has an annual intake of 6 students each September. The
COIN centre has Specialist Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists. These students are
included into mainstream whenever possible, are members of tutor groups and take part in the
full range of school activities.
11Where necessary, outside specialists are brought in to advise on student needs. The following
groups of professionals support the school in providing for children who have difficulty in
making satisfactory progress.
Educational Psychology Service
Library and Language Support
Behaviour Support
Sensory Impairment Support
Physical Disability Support
Outreach from Special Schools
Dyslexia Support
Curriculum Documentation
The school is required to have available to parents, for reference, a wide range of documents:
The School Prospectus; Ofsted Inspection Report November 2019; and schemes of work
currently in use. With the exception of the agenda and minutes of Governors’ Meetings
(available only from the Clerk to the Governors) all documentation is available via the school’s
website (www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk).
Use of Pupil Premium Funding
The government allocates a grant to schools called ‘Pupil Premium’. This is to improve the
educational chances of students who may find circumstances outside school challenging due
to financial hardship or other issues.
The total received by the school was spent on targeted additional support strategies and
interventions resulting in every student, however financially disadvantaged, being able to:
• Improve their levels of attainment and progress
• Close attainment gaps relative to school averages
• Have full access to our curriculum
• Access our extra-curricular provision
For detailed information please look at the school website.
12Extra-Curricular Activities
Quality education takes place outside as well as inside the classroom and at Broadwater we
provide an outstanding range of sporting, cultural and social activities, which are important for
personal development and for enriching the life of the school. Staff are passionate about
students developing their talents and interests, learning new skills, and developing resilience
and leadership skills through a variety of activities.
“Pupils’ personal development is exceptional.” Ofsted 2019
Sporting Activities
Broadwater school has a reputation for sporting excellence across a range of sports. Our
students compete throughout the year in a variety of sports and have won awards at district,
county, national and international levels. The school has excellent sporting facilities including
two floodlit astro turfs, floodlit tennis and netball courts, a dance studio, sports hall and a well-
equipped fitness suite. All students are encouraged to participate and achieve rewards for
effort as well as achievement. The PE department works with local clubs and sporting governing
bodies to create new exciting opportunities for students each year. Our sports leadership
programme is very successful and develops teamwork, initiative and leadership skills vital for
the world of work after education. There is a strong student sports council that ensures the
provision of activities reflects the high ambitions of our students. The facilities are used in the
evenings by professional coaches and clubs from a variety of sports providing our students with
access to specialist sports coaching should they wish.
“Pupil leadership is extremely strong, whether that is on the sports field or in the classroom”
Ofsted 2019
Challenge Hour and Character Education
Alongside their academic studies, students develop their interests through a range of social and
cultural activities at lunch and during ‘Challenge Hour’ (3-4pm), including: art, athletics,
badminton, band, basketball, book club, calligraphy, charity committee, chess and board
games, choir, Christian Union, coding and computer club, cricket, design and technology,
dance, debating, drama, electronics club, film club, football, gardening, German, gymnastics,
health related fitness, hockey, LGBTQ, mindfulness colouring, netball, photography, rugby,
running, sewing, tennis, textiles, trampoline, volleyball and weight lifting. These activities are
revised each year after consultation with the students and we always endeavour to provide the
most engaging activities possible according to their suggestions and feedback.
There are many opportunities for students to enrich their learning with field trips and visits in
the UK and abroad. Recent examples include the Geography field trip to the South coast, PE
trips to Twickenham, The Oval and the South of France and the languages trips t o Paris and
Barcelona. There is an annual ski trip to Switzerland which is always very popular and there
are several visits to museums, galleries and theatres over the year. The Kenya trip that runs at
the end of the school year is incredible and a fantastic and life changing opportunity for our
students.
13Successful entries in music and drama at the Godalming Festival, public speaking competitions,
technology links with industry and the school’s involvement with SATRO (Science and
Technology Regional Organisation), particularly the master classes in Science run by Surrey
University, are examples of how all student interests are encouraged and supported. There is
a recording studio and extra-curricular music lessons for students to grow their musical talents
and encourage a strong creative culture in the school.
Events such as Open Evenings, concerts and school productions not only enable our students
to develop self-confidence, but also strengthen the important partnership between home and
school and the local community. The annual school production and concert are highlights of
the school year with every student able to take part and experience the excitement of theatre.
Our mission statement “To inspire exceptional progress through critical, caring, collaborative
and creative thinking” is a constant theme throughout Challenge Hour, Duke of Edinburgh and
all school activities. Students are recognised and rewarded for developing their thinking skills
and are encouraged to pursue other interests/achievements whether academic, aspirational,
leadership, adventure, culture or other contributions made to the wider community. In total,
students can achieve 40 different certificates and badges through the Character Education
programme enabling students to leave Broadwater School fully prepared for the next stage of
their journey.
“The school’s commitment to everyone being creative, caring, collaborative and critical has
transformed how pupils view themselves and their learning” Ofsted 2019
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The school offers the opportunity for students to take part in the internationally recognised
Duke of Edinburgh award at both bronze and silver level. The award is highly respected by
employers and colleges. Students develop leadership, resilience, team working skills,
experience challenges in the outdoors while on expedition and develop life skills enabling them
to thrive in the world of work after education. The award is run by enthusiastic and qualified
staff which enables the students to access the award at a fraction of the cost compared to other
Duke of Edinburgh award providers. Because of this the majority of students in each year group
take up the award. Our expeditions take place in rural areas around Guildford, Dorking,
Farnham and the New Forest.
14CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Broadwater is a Lead school for Philosophy for Children which underpins learning throughout the
school. P4C is an approach to teaching and learning that highly challenges both students (and
teachers) to think and question more deeply. At Broadwater we have embraced the 4Cs
(Collaborative, Critical, Creative and Caring thinking) and place them at the heart of everything we
do. Research has clearly established that P4C improves behaviour, motivation, and learning, as well
as achievement for pupils of all ages and abilities. It places emphasis on building social and
emotional skills and dispositions over time, as well as cognitive abilities. Notable increases in
respect, open mindedness, reasoning and reasonableness - in and out of the classroom – are
common effects of P4C. Broadwater was the second secondary school nationally to achieve a Gold
Award from Sapere for our commitment and achievement in P4C.
Pastoral Organisation
The pastoral system is designed to enable students to be cared for as individuals. Students are
placed in horizontal tutor groups. Each group is in the care of a Form Tutor who is responsible for
the welfare, guidance and academic progress of each individual.
Students are allocated to ‘Houses’ with distinctive names and colours and consisting of boys and
girls from the same year group, this system allows for age appropriate pastoral and curriculum
support.
Staff, both teaching and support, are allocated to each House.
Form Tutors are supported by Leaders of Achievement who have overall responsibility for the
academic performance, progress and welfare of all students in a House group, in developing a sense
of community, and maintaining high standards of behaviour and appearance. The Form Tutor is your
first point of contact with school.
Students new to the school will be supported not only by their Form Tutor and Leader of
Achievement, but also by responsible senior students, who will act as ‘buddies’ to help them settle
in; they in turn will become buddies for younger students in the future.
Students will identify with and contribute to their particular House, learning to take responsibility
as team players, group leaders or House captains.
Inter-house activities and competitions will promote achievement in a range of areas: academic,
sporting, practical and artistic and so encourage motivation and a sense of achievement and worth.
Linking Home and School
Students succeed best when parents and school are working closely together, so we welcome your
support and interest in the activities we offer. We will keep you informed of developments within
school via Broadwater News, published every term. Regular opportunities are provided for you to
visit the school to discuss your child’s progress or to attend Open Evenings and social events.
15A great deal of information is held on the Broadwater website http://www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk.
Please keep us informed of any changes in medical conditions or other circumstances likely to affect
your child’s progress. In addition, please notify us of any changes to your address or telephone
numbers; this is vital in case of emergencies and why we require two different conta cts. We take
prompt action to notify you and the appropriate medical services if required, in the event of illness
or accident at school.
School Gateway
In secondary schools the students have much of the responsibility of communicating between
school and home. Communication will be paper-free via School Gateway as much as possible.
Alongside the messaging service, School Gateway also gives you access to view your child’s
attendance and two weeks of rolling timetables, behaviour and achievement points. You will be able
to advise the school of reasons for your child’s absence as well as still having the opportunity to
phone in on our absence line. There will be a facility to view and notify the school of updates to your
child’s contact details and medical conditions.
Trips, lunch money top ups, revision guides and other payments can be made via school Gateway.
Work Diary
All students are issued with a Work Diary which provides an important link between home and
school and is valuable in helping students to organise their time. Details recorded include: a record
of subjects in which homework is set and the date for completion, staff comments, praise points,
commendations, out-of-class activities and contributions to school life. Students are required to
keep the diary with them at all times.
Homework
All students are required to do home learning which for most subjects is set on a weekly
basis. Parents are asked to encourage their children to acquire the habit of doing their homework
early in the afternoon/evening to ensure they are not working too late and have more energy and
focus on tasks. The Library/Resource Centre computers are supervised 9am-4pm for those
students who prefer to work during the lunchtime or stay after school to complete homework. All
homework is set by teachers on the Satchel 1 website so students and parents can view
homework tasks with the Satchel 1 App from any smart phone or tablet.
Homework can make a significant difference to the achievement of students and plays an
important part of their daily school routine.
Recognising Achievement
Students respond well to encouragement and so we make every effort to recognise their
achievements and to improve their confidence and self-esteem. They are expected at all times to
produce a high standard of work. To encourage this Praise Points, pastoral commendations and
16certificates of achievement are awarded. These are recorded in the Work Diary, through postcards
home and achievements are celebrated in end of term assemblies.
Prefects
Prefects make a valuable contribution to school life. House Captains lead the team. There are
Deputy House Captains, Duty Prefects, and Tutor Prefects.
School Council
The School Council is a discussion forum where students’ views on various aspects of school life can
be aired through elected representatives from all year group. It is chaired by the Senior Prefects and
meets regularly. Although the council has no executive power, the Headteacher gives careful
consideration to its recommendations and allocates a sum of money to be spent by the council.
Learning Ambassadors
These are students who formally feedback to senior staff on how learning can be improved further.
Work Experience
All students undertake one week of work experience in the summer term, in Year 10. Every attempt
is made to match student preferences with placements. Students are fully briefed in order to gain
the maximum benefit from this opportunity.
Safeguarding / Child Protection
Broadwater School is committed to ensuring that safety of the children is our highest priority. Our
Child Protection Policy can be downloaded from the school website; we closely follow the Surrey
Safeguarding Board advice and guidance which can also be accessed online.
Should you have any questions or concerns about the safety and welfare of any child at the school,
you should contact reception and ask to speak to a member of our Designated Safeguarding Team.
17ADMISSIONS
From 2022, Broadwater will increase its Published Admission Number (PAN) to 150 places to
cater for the increasing popularity of the school.
Admissions from Junior Schools
Parents must apply online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions. If parents do not have access
to the internet, hard copies of application forms can be obtained from Surrey County Council
by calling: Tel: 0300 200 1004. For admission during the year, please phone the school
Reception in order to make an appointment. We would be delighted to provide you and your
child with a tour of the school, to see for yourself what the school has to offer. We are
confident that you will be impressed.
School Day
The school day begins at 8.40am with registration. Supervision cannot be provided for students
before 8.30am. The school operates 25 x 55-minute lessons each week, with the timetable
operating over two weeks.
Roll Call/Tutor
8:40-9:10 Reading/Notices/P0
9:10-10:05 Period 1
10:05-11:00 Period 2
11:00- 11:20 Morning Break (20 mins)
11:20-12:15 Period 3
12:15-13:00 Lunch (45 minutes)
13:00- 13:55 Period 4
13:55- 14:50 Period 5
14:50-15:00 Afternoon tutor time
15:00-16:00 Challenge hour and P6
Roll Call/Tutor
8:40-9:10 Reading/Notices/P0
Wednesdays Whole School Assembly
Mondays/ Fridays Phoenix, Pegasus and Aquila House Assemblies
18ATTENDANCE
Absence
Students are expected to have a minimum attendance of 96% across the academic year.
In the event of absence, parents are requested to ring the school office by 9.00am on a daily
basis and, on the child’s return, to send an absence note confirming the reason for absence
and the number of days missed. Where no notification of absence is received, you will be
contacted by the school.
Students who need to leave the premises during school time must bring a note from home or
an appointment card to be initialled by the Form Tutor. They must sign out at Student
Reception before leaving and sign in on their return. These are important procedures in
helping to ensure the safety and welfare of all our students.
Parents should not take students out of school during term time. Holiday requests will not
be authorised and only exceptional circumstances will be considered by the Headteacher.
The Truancy Call system will automatically telephone the parents of students who are not
present for registration and are absent without permission.
Strenuous efforts are made to ensure maximum student attendance and we work closely with
families and external agencies to support children in attending school.
School Procedures
Students are expected at all times to behave in a courteous and considerate manner
towards fellow students, prefects, staff and visitors.
Correct uniform must be worn in school and to and from school.
Punctuality is important and students are expected to be in school by 8.35am for a prompt
8.40am start. All lateness is followed up by a member of the pastoral team.
Students should not bring valuables or large sums of money to school. The school cannot
accept responsibility for loss.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during the school day. They
are brought to school at the student’s own risk and should be turned off and in bags as soon
as they have entered the school site. Any mobile phone which is seen will be confiscated
and returned at the end of the day on the first instance (parental collection is required for
any additional confiscations).
No extremes of hair styling or colouring, make-up or jewellery, including rings or nose studs
or any other piercing should be worn in school with the exception of a single small earring
stud in each earlobe. The wearing of jewellery, earrings and ear studs (metal or plastic) is
not permitted on safety grounds during Physical Education lessons and sporting activities,
19in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy. The taping of earrings is also a possible
danger and is not permitted.
Parents contemplating having their children’s ears pierced are asked that ear piercing
should take place at the beginning of the summer holidays in order to avoid depriving their
child of PE activities.
Smoking is forbidden on school premises, to and from school and anywhere in school
uniform. Smoking materials will be confiscated. Smokers and those with smokers will
receive sanctions.
All property must be treated with care and respect. If any damage is done to personal or
school property, the cost of repair will be apportioned as necessary.
BEHAVIOUR
The key priority of the school is learning. Poor behaviour that prevents others from learning
effectively will be dealt with seriously. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to ensure ‘Learning
without disruption – all lesson, every lesson’.
Behaviour is of a high standard and our students are frequently commended by visitors to the
school. To maintain the high standards, we expect and to ensure a purposeful working
environment, it is necessary to have a clear structure for dealing with problems. The discipline
structure is clearly displayed in all classrooms.
More detailed information is provided on the school website in the School Policies section.
20UNIFORM
We believe that school uniform creates a sense of belonging, improves the ethos of the school
and avoids competition in dress. The uniform, listed below, is simple, competitively priced and
easily obtainable. The appearance of students is a measure of parental co-operation, which has
always been excellent. Please ensure that all items of clothing, including PE kit and other
possessions, are clearly marked with your child’s name. Students must wear full uniform to
and from school. Lost property may be claimed from Student Services. After three months,
unclaimed items are disposed of.
Please note that all uniform/ PE kit in bold must be purchased from Valentino School wear.
www.valentinoschoolwear.com. Valentino’s can deliver to school within 3 days of ordering.
Broadwater School Uniform Expectations
Broadwater School blazer
White shirt (long or short sleeve with collar and a top button, not a sports shirt)
Black, long sleeved sweater with Broadwater logo (optional)
Knee length black skirt with blue piping. The school Valentino skirt is compulsory.
Black tailored trousers
Black tie with blue stripe and house colour. Must be worn to reach the waistband of
the skirt or trousers
Black, leather style shoes (Shoes that can be polished). No trainers or canvas shoes.
Black socks or natural coloured/black tights. Tights should be plain and not patterned.
Black or dark coloured outdoor coat to be worn to/from school and outside during
break/lunch.
PE Kit
Navy & sky blue polo shirt or skort
Navy & sky blue socks
Navy & sky blue shorts
White short socks
Football boots
Gum shields and shin pads (hockey and football)
Trainers
Towel
*Sports outdoor games shirt (long sleeved)
Plain navy track pant (not compulsory)
*Optional: Unisex Broadwater leggings
Both PE kit and school uniform are displayed at the New Parents’ Evening in the Summer
Term.
21Examples of shoes that meet the school’s Examples of shoes that DO NOT meet the
uniform policy school’s uniform policy
Practical Subjects
Students are required to wear protective aprons for Design & Technology and Food Technology
and are encouraged to do so in Science. These can also be obtained through the school, from
the departments.
Outdoor Garments
Outdoor coats should be plain anorak or conventional coat style, warm and weather-proof
without large motifs or large check patterns. Sweatshirts, denim or leather jackets, camouflage
jackets or those decorated with garish or written motifs or tassels are not acceptable.
Extreme hair styles must not be worn. Hair must not be dyed an unnatural colour.
No.1 and 0 cut is not acceptable nor are tramlines.
Hairbands must be dark colours and head scarfs worn for religious reasons should be
black and without ornament or decoration.
No jewellery is permitted except for a single stud in one ear lobe. No other jewellery
allowed.
Natural discrete make-up is only acceptable. No false eyelashes and natural eyebrows
only. No nail polish or ‘gels’.
Boys should be clean shaven. Boys who choose, for religious reasons, to grow a beard
may do so if granted permission by the Head Teacher.
The school reserves the right not to accept garments, hairstyles or other aspects of appearance
which may adversely affect the good name of the school.
*If students arrive at school wearing incorrect uniform a sanction will be given or they will
be given a strike on their Ready to Learn card.
22Water
Students are encouraged to drink water during the school day. Students may have a clear plastic
drinking water bottle in their lessons, except Science lessons and in ICT rooms.
Lunchtime
There is an excellent bistro service with a wide choice of menu foods available from our
providers Caterlink. The Bistro is open for breakfast from 8.00am each morning. If students
prefer, they may bring a packed lunch. Glass bottles should not be brought to school. Hot and
cold drinks are sold in the cafeteria. The school is a nut free environment.
At Broadwater we use a biometric system to make purchases from the canteen. To register for
this system, we take an image of your child’s fingerprint and turn this information into a digital
signature; the information that is stored cannot be used to recreate an image of the child’s
fingerprint. The students pay for their food and drinks using a finger scanner at the till. This
system is very efficient and avoids the need for lunch cards that can be lost or forgotten. For
further information on the system please contact the Business Manager, at the School.
Students are not allowed to leave the school site at lunchtime.
Free School Meals
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an
annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax
Credit
Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be
less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parents or guardian, can also
get free school meals.
23Transport
Farncombe Station, on the main line between Waterloo and Portsmouth, is just ten minutes’
walk from the school with frequent services to Guildford, Godalming and Witley. Bus services
Nos. 70, 71 and 72 run every 15 minutes and pass within a short distance of the
school. Transport is available from all the surrounding villages - Compton, Elstead,
Shackleford, Hurtmore, Albury, Chilworth, Wonersh, Bramley, and Shalford. The School is
running its own minibus service for the Busbridge and other surrounding areas to improve
transport.
School Minibus – Busbridge Area Stagecoach No. 46
Route 1 Elstead Green 7.39
Busbridge Junior School 7.55 Shackleford P O 7.46
Braemar Close 7.58 Hurtmore Quarry Road 7:49
Broadwater School 8:15 Charterhouse Hurtmore Road 7.52
Route 2 Broadwater School 8.10
Aaron’s Hill 7.55
Eashing Lane 7.56
Opposite Godalming College 7.58
Maple Hatch Close 8.00
Home Farm Road 8.02
Broadwater School 8:15
Return from Broadwater School 15.05
16:05
Gastonia Coaches – E704 Carlone Bus No 694
Drummond Arms, Albury 7.50 Orchard close Westwood lane 7:47
Chilworth Village Hall 7.59 Broadwater school 8:15
Chilworth, Hornhatch 8.01 Return from Broadwater 15:01
Wonersh Blackheath Lane 8.05 *Please note the following additional runs
are being proposed but have not been
finalised:
Wonersh, Grantley Arms 8.07 Compton Spiceall 08.20
Bramley, Station Road, St Catherine’s School 8.10 Broadwater school 08.30
Broadwater School 8.35 2nd PM trip runs through to Ash 15.16
Return from Broadwater 15.05
Approximate times given
Please also see https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/buses-and-other-
transport/local-bus-services-serving-schools/school-bus-services-b#broadwater which has
useful information on the local buses.
Transport is provided by Surrey Education Services for students from outlying districts. For
details please contact the Transport Officer, S.W. Area Office, Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford
Road, Woking GU22 7QQ.
Parent Line: 0300 200 1004
24Cycles
There is no restriction on cycling on the basis of distance from school. All cyclists should wear
a cycle helmet and the bike must be parked in the cycle shed at the front of the school. Cycles
must be in good condition and roadworthy and students should have undertaken the cycle
proficiency. The school cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss. Locks must be used to
secure cycles in the racks.
Friends of Broadwater School
The school has an active Parents Association and all parents automatically become members.
The AGM is held at the beginning of the Autumn Term and the committee meets at least twice
a term. One of the main aims of the association is to enrich the educational experiences of the
students, by providing additional facilities and resources, with priority given to those not
normally available from the funding provided by Surrey Education Services. All parents are
encouraged to become actively involved with the association which provides an opportunity to
work with other parents and staff in the interests of the school, and to have fun in enjoying
social and educational functions together.
Newsletter
Broadwater News is issued termly and is an important information link between home and
school. It contains comments from the Headteacher, students’ work, news about staff and
students, information about school activities, and details of future events. We also share news
on the school’s Facebook page and on Twitter.
Charging Policy
Visits which are essential to the delivery of the National Curriculum are funded by the school.
No student is excluded on the basis of parental inability to make a voluntary contribution. Visits
which are in support of National Curriculum but not essential to its delivery, are funded by
requesting a voluntary contribution from parents. Visits which are social/recreational, with no
direct relevance to National Curriculum, are funded entirely by parental voluntary
contributions. Trips cannot function where voluntary contributions do not cover the full costs.
25STAFF LIST – SEPTEMBER 2021
TEACHING STAFF
Lizzi Matthews EMA Headteacher
Ashley Baker ABA English Subject Leader
Alex Bayliss ABY English
Jo Blanchfield JBL English / Social Science Coordinator
Gary Brecke GBR Science
Alex Bromley ABR Science
Louisa Burningham LBU MFL
Lian Campbell-Lendrum LCL English
Jacqueline Childs JCH Science
Stuart Cook SJC Assistant Headteacher
Cecilia Davey CDV Geography
Kerry Fowler KFO PE / Sports Coordinator
Gonzalo Gamboa GGA Maths
Alejandro Gomez AGO MFL
Emma Green EGR Leader of Achievement / Drama
Will Grove WGR Maths / PE Subject Leader
Elizabeth Hanford EHN Maths
Jennifer Hanson JHA Assistant Headteacher
Debbie Hardman DHA D&T - Resistant Materials
Matthew Hull MHU Assistant Headteacher
Jason Illingworth JIL SENDCO
Claire Link CLI Lead Teacher COIN Centre; Maths
Alice Livingstone ALI History
Susan Looseley SLO Leader of Achievement - Music
Simon McCool SMO Computer Science Subject Leader
Annabel McQuillan AMC Science
Rachel Mullaney (maternity RMU Art
leave)
Lizzie Newell LNE Art (T,W,Th) maternity cover
Amy Palmer APA PE
Melanie Pearson-Jury MPE Art, Design & Technology Subject Leader - Graphics
Tabitha Pollard TPO Religious Education
Andrea Pothecary APO English
Brittany Regan BRE MFL
Abigail Richardson ARI Science
Cedric Simmonds CSI Maths
Louise Simmons LSI Maths
Hollie Slatcher-Thwaites HST English
Nathan Smith-Rogers NSR Deputy Headteacher
Sarah Thompson STH Food and Nutrition
Jonathan Tudor JTU Science / Leader of Achievement
Russell Wait RWA Head of Humanities/Leader of Achievement/History
Teacher Trainees:
Hayley Hedger HHE Maths Trainee
26SUPPORT STAFF
SEN – LEARNING SUPPORT
Susannah Alford SAF Teaching Asst. Level 2
Ali Champion ACH Teaching Asst. Level 1
Jonathan Clark JCA Teaching Asst. Level 1
Harry Cook HCO Teaching Asst. Level 1
Marie-Anne de Nys MDN Teaching Asst. Level 1
Sophie Gratwick SGR Teaching Asst. Level 1
Vacancy Teaching Asst. Level 1
Emma Lennon ELE Teaching Asst. Level 1
Jane Macholl JMA SEN Admin Assistant
Sarah Petersson SPE Teaching Asst. Level 1
Sophie Smith SST Teaching Asst. - ELSA
Fiona Spena FSP Higher Level Teaching Asst.
Ruth Till RTI Higher Level Teaching Asst.
Megan Turner MTU PB Higher Level Teaching Asst.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Carolyn Manwaring CMA Speech & Lang. Therapist
Michala Shannon MSH Speech & Lang. Assistant
EIKON
Sophie Lamb SLA Eikon
LEARNING SUPPORT
Janina James JJA Higher Level Teaching Asst. - English
Mel Turcan MTR Teaching Asst. – English
BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE OFFICER
Luke Boothman LBO Behaviour and Welfare Officer
COVER MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
Megan Lennon MLN Cover Manager/Supervisor
INCLUSION ROOM MANAGER
Doug Ford DFR Inclusion Room Manager
EXCLUSION ROOM MANAGER
Lin Bedworth-Ray LBR Exclusion Room Manager
27TECHNICIANS
Liz Alderton EAL Food Technician
Jackie Bray JBY Science Technician
Samantha Locke SLE Science Technician
Cameron Robertson CRB Design & Technology Technician
Phillippa Smith PSM Art Technician
IT DEPARTMENT
Peter Barnes PB Network Manager (CTS)
Ryan Casey RC Network Assistant (CTS)
LIBRARY / RESOURCES
Mel Turcan MTR Learning Resource Centre Coordinator
WELFARE SUPPORT
Rachel Jones RJO Home School Link Worker
ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL STAFF
Rabia Aftab RAF Lunchtime Supervisor
Kate Ames KAM Examinations Officer
Helen Brown HBR Attendance & Engagement Officer
Sarah Busby SBU Educational Visits Co-ordinator /Finance Officer
Karen Carling KCR Human Resources Officer
Liz Hogg EHO Student Services Assistant
Elaine Phipps EPH Business Manager
Ildiko Sarkozi ISA Finance Officer
Carole Thompson CTH Student Services Manager
Sonya Turpin STU PA to Headteacher
SITE WORKERS
Oliver Whitman OWH Site Supervisor
Nick Walker NWA Assistant Site Supervisor
Sean Cordery SCO Asst. Grounds person
Ian Parish IPA Minibus Driver
SPORTS CENTRE
Will Edwards WED Sports Centre Manager
Lucy Budd LB Sports Assistant
Mark Coleman MCL Sports Assistant
Jasmine Hitchcock JHT Sports Assistant
Josh Hitchcock JHI Sports Assistant
Dan Pink DP Sports Assistant
28EXAM INVIGILATORS
Rabia Aftab RAF Exams invigilator
Ruth Barr RBA Exams Invigilator
Duncan Cark DCL Exams Invigilator
Julia Craik JCR Exams Invigilator
Nicola Gordon-Spence NGS Exams Invigilator
Alison Griffiths AGR Exams Invigilator
Claire Marks CMA Exams Invigilator
Carole McCreadie CMC Exams Invigilator
Katie Motson KMO Exams Invigilator
Anna Poulter APO Exams Invigilator
Faye Rose FRO Exams Invigilator
Audrey Shaw ASH Exams Invigilator
KITCHEN STAFF (Caterlink)
Chloe Mustill Catering Manager: k.staff@Broadwater.surrey.sch.uk
Clair Bickmore Catering Assistant
Daniel Bontoft Catering Assistant
Angela Ferdinand Catering Assistant
GOVERNANCE
Rachel Dunnage RDU Clerk to Governors
GOVERNORS
Following academisation in September 2020 the Local Governing Body for Broadwater School
will be as follows:
Category Name Note Date of End of term Role
appointment of office.
Trust Governor Simon Allen 2 01.09.2020 31.08.2023 Chair / SEND
Trust Governor Debi Lawson 2 Vice Chair
01.09.2020 31.08.2023 Safeguarding /
LAC
Trust Governor Vacancy
Community Governor Helen Melia 2 01.09.2020 09.07.2022 Behaviour
Community Governor James Kazi 2 Raising
01.09.2020 31.08.2023
Standards
Parent Governor Julie Rowling 2 01.09.2020 08.07.2022 Resources
Parent Governor Rob Mitchell 1 01.09.2021 01.09.2022
Staff Governor L Bedworth Ray 2 01.09.2020 20.09.2022 H&S
Headteacher Lizzi Matthews Ex officio
Notes: 1 = new term of office from joining; 2 = previous term rolled forward.
Minutes of meetings are available for inspection. Please apply to the Clerk to the
Governors. Any correspondence should be addressed to the school, via the Clerk, marked “for
the attention of the Chairman of Governors”.
29WAVERLEY FEDERATION
30OUR SIXTH FORM
Godalming College
Godalming College is the first choice for many sixth formers who can look forward to high
quality teaching with support and guidance for the individual student. The growing choice of
courses including BTEC and vocational programmes which can be taken alongside traditional A-
levels – a 100% pass rate is achieved in many of the 50-plus subjects offered; there is the
opportunity for GCSE retakes or to study new subjects as part of the Access programme, and
14 to 16-year olds can take part-time qualifications at the College.
Whatever your plans for the future Godalming College has fantastic facilities for learning, sport,
performing arts and recreation. Ex-Broadwater students achieve great success here and as a
partner school you will receive a warm welcome and a first-class further education.
For more information, news and next Open Evening dates visit www.godalming.ac.uk, email
college@godalming.ac.uk or call 01483 423526.
Guildford College
Guildford College gives you more: work placements looking after orang-utans in Borneo,
educational visits to major European cities, one of the top equestrian centres in the south east,
a sixth form centre for A Levels, 400 acres of open countryside and hands-on experience in
purpose-built construction, performance, beauty, art and design workshops.
The College has the biggest range of courses in Surrey and some of the best facilities and
support for students. Town-based campus Stoke Park has two Centres of Vocational Excellence
in Travel and Tourism and Business and provides a huge range of courses from A Levels to
Business, and from Construction to Tourism. At specialist countryside campus Merrist Wood,
courses include Animal Management, Horticulture, Garden Design and Golf.
For your copy of the Ultimate Course Guide for School Leavers or for more information call
now on 01483 44 85 85, come to an Open Day or visit www.guildford.ac.uk
Stoke Park Campus, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1EZ, Tel: 01483 44 85 85
Merrist Wood Campus, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE,
Tel: 01483 88 40 40
31We are a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a family of like-
minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice
and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive
character.
Broadwater School
Summers Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3BW
Telephone: 01483 414516
Email: admin@broadwater.surrey.sch.uk
Web: www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk
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