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SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021 We would love to see you at Woodlands.
“The ‘To The Moon’
project made me
feel very happy to
be joining a school
where people are so
creative and positive.
The staff are all
positive and
interested in
your work.”
Scarlett-Rose – Year 7 student
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Contents
4 Welcome 22 Our Expectations
6 Our Vision and Values 24 Care and Guidance
8 Curriculum Learning and Outcomes 26 School Uniform and PE Kit
10 Location and Facilities 29 Extra Curricular Activities
12 Enhancing Learning 31 Contacts
15 From Primary to Woodlands
16 Case Study
18 Admissions Policy
20 Teaching and Learning
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Welcome
At Woodlands we pride ourselves on the warm and friendly
atmosphere of the school. Relationships are important and
our aim is to ensure that every student feels safe and happy.
We strive to provide the best for them and believe that every
young person deserves the chance to feel successful at school.
Our motto, ‘Aspire and Achieve’, sums up our hopes and expectations
for every student who is part of our school community. We want all
of our students to excel and recognise that, for this to happen, they
must aspire to achieve ambitious goals and work hard to reach these.
But, we know that having aspiration can be tough; after all, if you
dream big, there is a chance that you might not always reach your goal.
This is why we are here as well-qualified and committed staff to both
support and challenge all young people to aspire, to dream of what
might lie ahead and to work hard to make an ambitious goal possible.
When aspiration and hard work are combined, people achieve amazing things.
That is what we strive for at Woodlands: to see every student aspire to reach
or exceed their potential and work hard towards that goal. In turn they will
receive excellent teaching and support to achieve it and to feel a sense of
self-worth and pride in doing so. We want our students to be good citizens,
demonstrating leadership, awareness of global issues, regard for others
and courage when faced with challenge.
Our success is built on a strong partnership between students,
parents/carers, staff and governors; a partnership which flourishes
in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
You will see on page 6 how ‘Aspire and Achieve’ is woven in to the
fabric of our school through our vison, values and aims that everyone,
students, parents/carers, staff and governors have contributed to.
It is a touchstone for how we want to be as a community and is
under constant review to maintain this focus.
We are lucky to be a thriving school with a growing intake, a
broad curriculum and are proud to provide superb extra-curricular
opportunities in sports, technology and the creative and performing arts
as well as possessing tremendous facilities. This continues through to
A level where our sixth form gives the opportunity for further study in
preparation for university or apprenticeship.
If you would like to know more, take a good look at this prospectus, visit our
website or speak to those who know us best – our students and parents/carers
– and visit us, at the moment through our online virtual Open Evening, to find
out for yourself and get a feel for what Allestree Woodlands School is all about.
Gemma Penny
Headteacher
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Our Vision: Aspire & Achieve
Enabling aspiration and achievement for all students through delivery of a
knowledge-rich curriculum underpinned by our CORE values.
CORE Values:
Courage – to be brave in the face of challenge
Optimism – to look for solutions and see positives
Regard – to care for and be kind to others and yourself
Endeavour – to work hard and persevere to achieve one’s full potential
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Our School 1 A refusal to accept discrimination;
promotion of cultural diversity, British
We are an inclusive secondary school in north
values and the acceptance of difference.
Derby for over 1300 students aged 11-18 with
1 A school community including (but not
1 a broad and balanced curriculum
limited to) students, staff, parents, carers
in years 7-11.
and alumni that celebrates success for all,
1 a wide educational offer in years 12-13. where all voices are heard, fostering a
1 a great range of extra-curricular sense of pride and belonging.
opportunities in sports, technology 1 Aspiring to lead by example in our care for
and the creating and performing arts. the environment and move towards being a
1 excellent facilities and outdoor space. carbon neutral school.
1 provision for those with additional needs 1 Broad engagement, partnership and
including an enhanced resource facility for collaboration within the school and across
the hearing impaired. the community including with other
schools, employers, parents and carers.
What does this look like? 1 The school of choice for the families in our
1 People who are inspired, dream big and are catchment and wider community.
self-motivated to strive to achieve their best
1 Across all subjects, students including Enablers
those who are disadvantaged and those 1 Safeguarding – we are committed to
with Special Educational Needs & safeguarding, promoting the welfare of our
Disabilities progress in line with national students and expect all our staff, governors
averages or better. and volunteers to share this commitment.
1 A regularly reviewed, inspiring curriculum 1 Staff – we aim to have the best possible
that is relevant to our students and society, teaching staff, support staff, leaders,
encouraging them to expand their horizons. governors and volunteers to enable our
1 Wide enriching experiences within students to achieve their full potential.
and beyond the classroom, leading to 1 Relationships – a clear understanding of
personal growth. expectations, consistent implementation
1 A thriving sixth form integrated into supported and maintained by all.
the school community. 1 Wider community – engaged and
1 Students well equipped for their next steps supportive parents and carers with effective
after Allestree Woodlands School. two-way communication.
1 A professional learning community 1 Facilities & Financial responsibility –
where staff are supported to develop buildings, IT, website and subject specific
continuously their expertise and skill. facilities that enable the curriculum and
wider development of our students within a
1 A climate that encourages
balanced and controlled budget.
personal wellbeing and good
mental & physical health, encouraging
Adopted by the Governing Board July 2020.
positive relationships with support
structures including peer mentoring.
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Curriculum, Learning and
Outcomes at Woodlands
At Woodlands, we have a wide range of subject specialists Year 11 GCSE 9 – 1 Results 2020
that allow us to deliver a breadth of subjects across the Standard
different year groups. We deliver lessons drawn from a well Pass
sequenced curriculum that builds on knowledge and skills 9–4%
over time. To this end, students’ learning expectations are Art 85
high. We expect all our students to show endeavour and a
Biology 96.1
positive attitude by working hard both in school and at home.
Business Studies 78.9
At Woodlands, students will be taught a broad range of Chemistry 94.1
subjects that incorporate an academic curriculum with the Computing 73.3
arts and sports. We are committed to delivering a knowledge-
D&T 57.7
rich curriculum that has a focus on key subject knowledge
which prepares students for their future success. We also Drama 75.9
incorporate elements of our CORE values into our wider English Language 76.3
focus on personal development and believe that if students
English Literature 79.1
can develop courage, optimism, regard and endeavour, that
these principles will set them up for a successful future. Food & Nutrition 71.4
French 80.5
We are proud of our attainment at Woodlands, where our Geography 79.2
students achieve a high percentage of grade 4s and above
German 61.5
across the range of subjects:
History 66.4
Maths 76.4
Music 76.9
PE 76.8
Physics 95
RE 78.7
Science (Combined Trilogy) 56.9
Spanish 54.1
Creative Media 76.9
Engineering 31.3
Health & Social Care 76.2
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Home Learning
At Woodlands school, SCHOOL LEARNING
we call any piece of work
1 Teacher demos
that is being completed and ‘having a go’
at home ‘home learning’. 1 Learning
This could be a piece of new content
work set by the teacher, 1 Revisiting
watching an educational prior content O L LE A R N I N
HO G
video, completing an 1 Questions SC
online quiz or revisiting answered
notes from a lesson. 1 Support with
All these type of your learning
activities are designed
HOME LEARNING
to build on what a
1 Microsoft Teams
student has been
1 Re-reading
taught – we call this
HO your notes
the home learning/school M E LE A R N ING
1 Revisiting and
learning cycle. self-checking
1 Video sessions
on BBC bitesize,
National Oak
Academy
Assessment
at Woodlands
At Woodlands, we assess our students’ knowledge on a regular basis. We do this through a range of methods
such as quizzes, quick fire tests and questioning on a lesson-by-lesson basis. These are designed to both
inform the teacher so they can adapt their teaching and support individual students and to enable students to
understand their learning needs. In addition to this, we also set end of unit and year assessments that monitor
student performance over a longer period time. This will inform students, parents and carers about what
progress is being made and help us to direct our support where needed.
Keeping you
informed
We believe that a positive partnership between parent, school and student is the key to success. It is,
therefore, important to us that we are able to keep our parents and carers fully informed. As a result, parents
and carers will receive a full subject report once a year and will be updated on their child’s progress as a
summary report three times a year. In addition to this, parents and carers will be invited to form and subject
consultation evenings to discuss their child’s progress directly with their subject teachers and their form tutors.
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Location and Facilities
A beautiful and functional space for everyone joining Woodlands.
We have wonderful, modern facilities including A high quality learning environment is very
science laboratories, specialist classrooms, music important to us, and we strive to maintain our
rooms, drama studio, technology rooms and an grounds, buildings and facilities to high standards.
Atrium with Café.
In addition we have a modern sports hall, fitness
All the classrooms are spacious with good natural suite, swimming pool, two floodlit all-weather
light and equipped to a very high standard across pitches, extensive sports fields and state-of-the-
all our curriculum areas. We are constantly art theatre facilities – all of which we also use
upgrading our ICT provision and further enhance to support our partner primary schools and the
our teaching and learning with a well-stocked surrounding community.
library, staffed by dedicated library staff within the
Learning Resource Centre.
Our school is named Woodlands for a reason
– we are surrounded by trees and green spaces
and are fortunate to have extensive outdoor
spaces for students to play and relax.
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Enhancing Learning
Curriculum Wellbeing Centre
We believe that every student should We care about the mental health of our
have access to the best curriculum on students and have a dedicated safeguarding
offer. At Woodlands, that is underpinned team available to help with concerns. In 2019,
by a belief that knowledge of a range of we opened our Wellbeing Centre as a safe
subjects is vital. We want our students place that can be accessed if a young person
to be confident, well-informed young is worried or needs someone to talk to.
people who can participate fully in their Our team of Mental Health Ambassadors
world as adults. Our academic curriculum are trained Sixth Form students who can be
is enhanced by having specialist teachers a friendly face and will listen to concerns.
who are passionate about their subjects They are trained to refer to an adult from the
and expert in their field. We have a safeguarding team when necessary.
thriving creative arts department which
offers art, music and drama. This year, Catering
we won the Music Mark Award for Our modern student dining facilities are
our music curriculum offer. We are ably managed by a fully qualified chef
also fortunate to have excellent sports who provides rich, varied and healthy food
facilities, including our recently renovated options each and every day of the school year.
swimming pool meaning that students This expertise is also transferred to many of
have access to the full range of sport. our students who enjoy studying catering and
who increasingly provide splendid hospitality
at many school events.
12SEND
We believe that every child and their family matters.
Therefore the inclusion of pupils identified as having
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
in our school community is fundamental to the
diversity and richness of our school. Our whole-
school inclusive ethos, underpinned by our CORE
values, reflects a genuine belief that all children,
no matter their starting point, will feel included and
inspired to achieve their full potential. The school
also seeks to develop pupil’s independence to
foster a life-long love of learning.
Woodlands has a large team of dedicated,
experienced and highly qualified staff who
support our SEND pupils. We are immensely
proud to be Derby City’s Enhanced Resource
(ER) for Deaf and Hearing Impaired students.
If you have any questions related to SEND
provision, please do not hesitate to contact the
school’s SEND team by calling 01332 551921 or
emailing SEND@woodlands.derby.sch.uk.
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From Primary to Woodlands
We all remember how daunting it was to move Common Transfer Days
from primary to secondary school! At such an
It is intended that towards the end of the summer
important time we pay careful attention to the
term, before transferring to Woodlands, all new
needs of our new children and we build on
students will spend three full days at Woodlands.
the good education they have received at their
They will have the opportunity to meet their future
primary school. Every effort is made to make
Form Tutor and Head of House. Through the
the change as smooth as possible.
“To The Moon” transition project they will find
We have a strong programme throughout the their bearings and get to know what will be
year to enable new and existing parents to meet their new learning environment the following
with staff and we place importance on the role of September. The aim of the three days is to give
the form tutor as a link between school and home. a substantial experience of life at Woodlands,
In order to make the transfer to secondary and build on their key qualities of courage,
education as easy as possible for your child, optimism, regard and endeavour as they prepare
consultation takes place between the staff of the to begin their secondary education.
primary schools and ourselves. In addition your child
will be involved in the following transfer programme: New Intake Evening Event
This information event, for children transferring to
Primary School Visits us and their parents/carers, will form part of the
Our staff liaise with primary schools to facilitate Common Transfer Days. This will take place as an
a smooth transition and determine appropriate in-person or virtual event, as circumstances allow.
support for new students. We also create
opportunities for in-person or virtual visits to
meet the new students, as circumstances allow.
“The transition
activities reassured
me about starting
at Woodlands.”
Libby – Year 7 student
15Case Study
“What was the This creates an atmosphere where students go
beyond the surface level of their subjects and begin
best thing about to push each other academically. I found myself
learning almost as much from my classmates as
being at Woodlands? the teaching staff, because we began to develop
strong opinions which we proactively debated in
Realising how class. The biggest difference for me personally
well prepared I though, was that I found an immediate goal to
focus on. With university only two years away,
was to study at a I felt like I had a blank slate and a manageable
time window to push myself and get the grades
top five university” I needed to progress. Being in close proximity to
Year 13s was helpful in this respect; I was able
Tom Lewsley, former Allestree to learn from them throughout the university
Woodlands School and Sixth Form application process. This served me well when it
was my turn the following year.
student, graduated with a First Class
Honours Degree in Politics from the What did you find difficult?
University of Warwick. After leaving I remember that the academic step up from GCSE
university Tom went to work for a to AS Level was significant. Perhaps not so much
from a content perspective, but certainly in terms
Swiss Investment Bank in the of working style and how you are expected to
City of London. He now works in contribute. The first term in Year 12 was all about
their New York office in Manhattan. adjusting to smaller class sizes, contributing more
actively in discussions and providing more thoughtful
and analytical written and verbal responses. The
Why did you do your A Levels at Woodlands? good news is that all your peers are going through
In many ways, completing my A levels at the same process and collaborate actively to
Woodlands was the obvious choice for me. I lived bring each other up to speed. The other key to
a short walk from school and had already studied overcoming these challenges is having a smart
in the main school for five years. Perhaps most and knowledgeable teacher who understands
importantly though, I knew that with Woodlands your needs throughout the process. I can say with
I would have access to knowledgeable teaching confidence that the teaching staff at Woodlands
staff, a solid support network, and a track record of provide effective support, whilst continuing to push
sending students to good universities. I had seen you to the academic levels required.
older students make the step into A level studies
successfully and this gave me a level of comfort How did Woodlands prepare you for university?
that I could follow a similar path. After completing my A levels, I enrolled at the
University of Warwick to study a degree in Politics.
How was it different from the main school? Given Warwick’s position as a top five University,
Even as part of the main school I had a sense I always had a slight concern that I might end up
that A level students were treated differently. being ‘bottom of the class’ in my new environment.
Everybody enjoyed having more independence Soon after joining however, these concerns
and being trusted to manage their ‘personal vanished and I realized just how well prepared I
study periods’, but in reality the changes are was. I found that many of my peers at university
more fundamental. Class sizes are smaller and had been taught the content required to pass their
students have all opted into a small number of A level exams, rather than how to use a set of core
subjects which they are passionate about. problem solving skills to adapt to the task at hand.
16At Woodlands I was exposed to a balance
between these approaches. Towards the end
of Year 13, teachers often set us challenging
problems that were ‘beyond the standard
required for A level students’. I didn’t quite
believe it until I first arrived at university to study
a completely new subject. Without any content
knowledge to fall back on, I realised just how
important these core skills are for succeeding
in unfamiliar environments. In this respect,
Woodlands prepared me incredibly well.
What was University like for you?
Overall, a fantastic experience which has
opened so many doors. Warwick is made up
of 25% international students, so I met people
from all over the world and from a wide range
of backgrounds. After graduating, everybody
spread out across the globe and I found myself
with an amazing network of friends across
geographies. Three years is too much to cover
here, but I had an opportunity to test myself
against intelligent people, to try new sports and
societies and to work for a range of exciting
companies. I can’t recommend it enough.
What advice would you give the
students of today?
I think my advice would change
depending on where you are in the process.
For A levels, it’s all about working hard
academically and focusing on the immediate
goal of getting into a good university.
Start looking at your options early on and
work out what you need to achieve in order to
succeed. You can’t aim too high, so don’t rule
anything out in your first year. Once you’re at
university, it becomes about getting involved
in as much as possible. Meet people, build
your network and apply for work experience
and internship positions starting in your
first year – otherwise you are already a year
behind other proactive students. I found the
easiest way was to find someone who had
been through it all before and learn from their
experience, these people always have helpful
advice and offer a constant reminder that your
goals are achievable.
17Admissions Policy
Allestree Woodlands School is an Academy 3. Other children living in the normal area at the
School (11-18) with enhanced resource facilities for time of admission.
hearing impaired students. It does not select on
the basis of ability. 4. Children who do not live in the normal area
served by the school but who have brothers
Standard Admissions Number: 240 or sisters attending the school at the time
of their admission. Brothers and sisters are
Applications for a place at Allestree Woodlands classed as having one or both natural parents
School should be made by stating the school as in common, are related by a parent’s marriage
a preference on the common application form or are adopted or fostered. Brothers and sisters
available from Derby City Education Authority. must be living at the same address.
This common application form must be returned
to Derby City Council - not the school, by the 5. A child with a parent/carer who is employed at
closing date. Allestree Woodlands School
All parents/carers will be notified regarding their 6. Other children whose parents have stated
application for a place by Derby City Council. Allestree Woodlands School as a preference on
Where applications exceed the number of places the common application form.
available the following criteria are applied by
the Governing Body Admissions Committee 7. Children whose parents stated Allestree
in the order set out below to decide which Woodlands School as a preference on the
students to admit: common application form but did not return
the form to Derby City Education Authority
1. A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was by the closing date.
previously looked after but immediately after
being looked after became subject to an In categories 2 to 5, when choices have to be
adoption, residence, or special guardianship made between children satisfying the same
order. A looked after child is a child who is criteria, children living nearest to the school,
(a) in the care of a local authority, or measured by a straight line between their
(b) being provided with accommodation residence and the school, have priority.
by a local authority in the exercise of their In category 7, places will be allocated in the
social services functions (see the definition in same order of priority as for categories 2 to 5.
section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). Where children in category 7 have equal priority,
places will be allocated to those living nearest to
2. Children who are both living in the normal the school, measured by a straight line between
area served by the school and have brothers the home address and the school using the
or sisters still attending the school at the National Ordinance Survey Set Points.
time of their admission. Brothers and sisters
are classed as having one or both natural Note: The Governing Body Admissions
parents in common, are related by a parent’s Committee reserves the right to verify
marriage or are adopted or fostered. Brothers information and, if misrepresentation is
and sisters must be living at the same address. confirmed, refuse or cancel the place.
18Fair Access
Local Authorities are required to have ‘Fair Access Protocols’ in order to make sure those
unplaced children who live in the Local Authority, especially the most vulnerable, are offered a
place at a suitable school as quickly as possible. This includes admitting children above the
published admissions number to schools that are already full.
Right of Appeal
Should the Governing Body Admissions Committee be unable to offer places to all students who
have applied the parents/guardians will have the right to appeal to -
The Independent Appeals Panel,
c/o Allestree Woodlands School,
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby DE22 2LW
Parents will be given this information in the letter informing them of a Governing Body Admissions
Committee’s decision regarding places.
Waiting List
If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available a waiting list will be established
and maintained until the end of September by Derby City Council using the above criteria.
Applications Made Outside of the Normal Round of Admissions
An application for a place can be made at any point during the school year by stating
Allestree Woodlands School as a preference on the common application form obtained
from and returned to Derby City Council. The Governing Body Admissions Committee
will consider the application against the above criteria and a place will be offered by
Derby City Council and/or the school if one is available.
Approved by the Governing Body of Allestree Woodlands School.
19Teaching and Learning
We will pursue the school’s commitment to equal
opportunities policies in the belief that all young
people are entitled to equality of access to the
curriculum throughout their time at Woodlands.
Years 7–9 GCSE (Years 10–11)
The first three years at Woodlands are the years Year 10 and 11 students follow a core curriculum
for establishing a strong and broad foundation of English, Mathematics, Science, PSHCE and PE.
for further study. Students are taught in a In addition to these subjects students will choose
variety of different ways, dependent on their from further GCSE courses including Art, Business
needs and abilities. Studies, Computing, Creative Media, Design &
Technology, Drama, Engineering, Food & Nutrition,
The curriculum at KS3 includes the CORE subjects
French, Geography, German, Health & Social
of Mathematics, English and Science; and the
Care, History, Philosophy & Ethics, PE, and Work
FOUNDATION subjects of:
Related Learning.
1 Art
Students will be placed in the most appropriate
1 Design and Technology
teaching group for each subject, although
1 Drama opportunity exists for moving from one group to
1 Geography another, depending on the progress made. We
are very focussed on ensuring that our curriculum
1 History
is flexible, broad and balanced to the current and
1 Information and future lives of our students.
Communications Technology (ICT)
1 Modern Foreign Languages
The Sixth Form (Years 12–13)
(French, German or Spanish)
A wide and exciting range of Advanced Level
1 Music
courses are available in our Sixth Form and we
1 Physical Education (PE) have a separate prospectus available on request.
1 Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship
Education (PSHCE) including Careers
1 Religious Education
20Planning for life after Woodlands Supporting and
– Further Education and careers Developing our Students
We understand how important it is that our We strive to ensure our students are healthy,
students are well informed about the options well-rounded, tolerant and confident citizens.
open to them after school. Using a wide variety Throughout their time at Woodlands all students
of resources including outside speakers, industry take part in activities and learning to support these
links, and careers services, we support them to aims. Some of this will take place in curriculum
become informed about their future choices. areas such as Physical Education (PE), Religious
Careers education is part of the ongoing PSHCE Education (RE) and Personal, Social, Health and
programme and students also have the opportunity Citizenship Education (PSHCE); but we also
to meet qualified careers advisors as they progress hold regular assemblies where at least once
through school. We also host a Curriculum and a week students gather together for a formal
Careers Evening for parents/carers and students, school assembly often taken by senior staff and
where each curriculum area provides an exhibition outside speakers. These assemblies engender
of its work and syllabuses for Year 10 and 11. a community spirit, encourage achievement and
This also provides an opportunity for parents/ offer an opportunity to promote shared values
carers, friends of the school, representatives from and social cohesion.
industry and commerce to present occupations In the often sensitive areas of relationship and
e.g. ‘Work in Engineering’, ‘Work in Finance’, sex education, our staff and governors believe
‘Working with People’, ‘Working in the Arts’. that all children are entitled to responsible and
We think this helps our students get a truly broad relevant information. The teaching in this school
taste of the diverse and exciting careers options seeks to be complementary to, and supportive of,
available to them. It also helps them to see the the role of parents/carers and also seeks to reflect
implications of their Year 10 option choices. the range of cultural, religious and moral ideals
One of the most interesting and exciting held by families. Importantly, it should be shared
opportunities happen in Year 10, when all of enterprise between home and school.
our students enter into the world of work with
the school’s ‘Work Experience’ module in the
Summer Term. Then our Year 11 students
are challenged by our industry partners on
a ‘World of Work Day’ with real interview
experience and job application information.
Students with special educational needs Enhanced resource facility
At Woodlands we have a skilled Enhanced Learning Faculty which available for students with
supports our students with special educational and emotional needs. hearing impairment
Most of this support takes place in the classroom, primarily by A facility where highly
Teaching Assistants. Where appropriate, students undertake specific qualified Teachers of
programmes to support Literacy, Numeracy and learning in other areas. the Deaf and Communication
If you would like more information, our Special Needs Policy based on Support Assistants work
the Code of Practice is available on request. closely with these students.
21Our Expectations
At Woodlands we love to celebrate the success 1 Everyone shows regard
of our students. This is done in many ways, but – treat others as you wish to be treated
usually through the awarding of CORE points. 1 Positive attitudes
Students are awarded CORE points for showing – everyone follows instructions
Courage, Optimism, Regard and Endeavour in the
1 Everyone to have the courage
classroom and around school. Students will be
to do what they think is right
presented with certificates, badges and postcards.
Students’ positive attitudes, behaviours and 1 No mobile device use without
achievements are recognised in assemblies, on permission from your teacher
school displays and on our website. There are also
On the rare occasions when expectations are
opportunities for students to earn CORE points for
not met, staff will hold restorative conversations
taking part in House activities and competitions.
with the student with the intention of helping
We encourage all students to get involved and look
them to make better decisions and improve
forward to sharing their success with them.
their behaviour in the future. Sanctions may
The school provides an environment where be applied if students do not respond positively
students can learn effectively and feel safe. to these conversations.
Our behaviour procedures link directly to our
We do not accept any form of intolerance or
CORE values and focus on building good
derogatory comments including bullying, racism,
relationships, reconciliation and clarity.
homophobia, religious intolerance or abusive
The behaviour system has six key expectations: language. When it occurs, this behaviour will
be challenged and actions taken to prevent it
1 Everyone to arrive on time
from occurring again.
with all of their equipment
1 Everyone shows endeavour Working in close partnership with parents is
– get the most from every lesson crucial in ensuring our high standards and
expectations are upheld.
22Woodlands
Expects
Everyone to arrive on time
with all of their equipment.
Everyone shows endeavour
– get the most from every lesson.
Everyone shows regard
– treat others as you wish to be treated.
Positive attitudes
– everyone follows instructions.
Everyone to have the courage
to do what they think is right.
No mobile device use without
permission from your teacher.
23Care and Guidance
When students arrive at Woodlands they become forms of abuse, our Headteacher is obliged to
members of a House Tutor group. The Head of follow the Child Protection procedures established
House and Tutor have overall responsibility for the by Derby City Council and inform Social Services
day to day life of the students. Usually the form of any concerns.
group stays together for the full five years.
The school has access to the advice and services Medical Support
of the Educational Psychology service and a Illness/accident within School
School’s Medical Officer. The Education Welfare Woodlands provides First Aid support. Students who
Service works closely with the school in order to fall ill at school or who are involved in an accident,
ensure good attendance and to offer advice and are attended to by a First Aid trained member of staff.
support to families when a student has problems
If your child is feeling unwell they will be given
with attending school.
some rest time to see if they are then fit to return
If you have an enquiry concerning your child’s to class. If they have sustained a minor injury then
welfare at school it should, in the first instance, First Aid treatment will be given. If illness or injury
be communicated to your child’s Form Tutor indicates your child is unable to return to class we
and Head of House. will contact you and ask you to collect your son or
It is important that this is the first point of daughter. In emergencies, an ambulance will be
contact because your enquiry is dealt with called and you will be contacted. We are unable
by those members of staff who know you and to send a member of staff to accompany your
your child best. child, so it is essential that we are able to contact a
parent/carer or nominated person to travel with, or
Child Protection meet the ambulance at the hospital.
At Woodlands we take the protection of children Please ensure that if any of your contact numbers
in our care very seriously. All adults working in the change that you inform us in writing. Please note
school are police checked through the Criminal that we are not allowed to dispense medication
Records Bureau. e.g. Paracetamol.
Parents should be aware that the school is Additional Medical Services
required to take any reasonable action to ensure The school has access to a medical health team
the safety of its students. In cases where the and in special circumstances can arrange for your
school has reason to be concerned that a child child to have an appointment with a doctor or nurse.
may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other The medical health team also carry out the usual
school health checks and immunisation programmes.
The ‘New Intake Day’
really helped me feel
that I was not alone.
Alice – Year 7 student
24School Complaints Procedure Charging and Remissions Policy
The Governing Body recognises the valuable contribution
Where you have concerns about the school
that the wide range of additional activities, including
curriculum or other matters these will be clubs, trips and residential experience can make towards
discussed, as far as possible, with informal contact students’ personal and social education.
and meetings with the appropriate teachers, senior The Governing Body aims to promote and provide
staff or the Headteacher. It is hoped that your such activities both as part of a broad and balanced
curriculum for the students of the school and as
concerns can be resolved speedily and amicably. additional optional activities.
Where a particular difficulty cannot be resolved a Charges
complaint can be registered with the Chairman of The Governing Body reserves the right to make a charge
in the following circumstances for activities organised by
the Governing Body who can be contacted via the the school:
school. The school follows a complaints procedure
School journeys in school hours – The board and lodging
that follows local and national guidelines. element of residential activities deemed to take place within
school hours. Parents are required to meet the full cost
If you would like a copy of our complaints
except those who receive income support / family credit.
procedures please contact the school office
Activities outside school hours – The full cost to each
or access it on our website – student of activities deemed to be optional extras taking
www.woodlands.derby.sch.uk place outside school hours.
Individual music tuition – The cost to the students for
providing individual music tuition provided by outside tutors.
vCharging in kind – The cost of materials, ingredients,
Allestree Woodlands School is equipment (or the provision of them by parents) for
committed to promoting a safe and practical subjects. The Governing Body may charge for
ingredients and materials or require them to be provided
healthy workplace culture, and will
if the parents have indicated in advance that they wish to
take a positive approach towards own the finished product. Parents/carers will be expected
tackling the problem of bullying and to replace or reimburse the school for lost items or damage
to school property.
harassment at work.
Examination fees
The School will not tolerate violence, If you wish your child to be entered for a prescribed public
threats of violence or abusive examination for which they have not been prepared by the
language or behaviour towards our school, the Governing Body may make a charge for the
cost of entering them for the examination, as they can for
staff (including Governors and others entries to non-prescribed examinations whether or not
who provide services to and for the prepared by the school.
School). If this happens legal action On occasions parents/carers and students may elect to re-sit
will be taken. a public examination or to request that an examination paper
be re-marked. Under these circumstances a charge will be
made to parents in order to cover all costs incurred.
If a student fails without good reason to complete
the examination requirements for any public examination
for which the school has paid (or is liable to pay) an entry
fee, then the Governing Body may recover the fee from
the parent/carer.
General
The Governing Body may, from time to time, amend the
categories of activity for which a charge may be made.
Nothing in this policy statement precludes the Governing
Body from inviting parents to make a voluntary contribution
towards the cost of providing education for students.
Remissions
If you are in receipt of income support or family credit, the
Governing Body will remit, in full, the cost of board and
lodging for any residential activity that it organises for the
student if the activity is deemed to take place within the
school hours or where it forms part of the syllabus for a
prescribed public examination or the National Curriculum.
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School Uniform and PE Kit
ALL STUDENTS AT WOODLANDS WILL WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM
Boy’s Standard Uniform Physical Education Kit
Tailored Plain black of full length (no jeans, chinos Outdoor Kit
Trousers or tight-fitting trousers) worn around
*Red rugby shirt (boys)
the waist with plain black belt if worn
*Black ¼ zip top (girls)
Shirt Plain white with collar (must be suitable
for wearing a tie and long enough to Black shorts (boys)
be worn tucked in) *Black Skort (girls)
*Tie School House tie Red knee-length football/hockey socks (boys/girls)
Pullover Plain black fine gauge ‘V’ necked waist Training shoes and football boots (boys)
length pullover or cardigan (Optional)
Training shoes (Girls do not need to buy boots
Footwear Smart leather plain black shoes as hockey is played on the Astroturf pitch)
(No trainers, pumps, canvas shoes
or boots. No logos) Shin pads for hockey/football
Blazer Plain black with School badge Optional
Coat Dark coloured coat with small logo only. Tracksuits during winter (at the discretion of PE staff)
It must be able to be worn over the blazer.
Indoor Kit
Hoodies are not acceptable and you
will be asked to remove it. White polo shirt (boys/girls)
Black shorts (boys/girls) – not cycling/fitness
Girl’s Standard Uniform type and not Navy
Trousers Plain black tailored trousers of full length White socks
(no hipsters, lycra, jeans, leggings or
jeggings) with plain black belt if worn Swimming
*Skirt School approved skirt with black or Swimming costume or trunks (any colour)
flesh coloured tights. (NB. if girls do not Swimming hat
wear skirts appropriately we will
insist that they wear trousers) Towel for swimming and showers
Blouse Plain white with collar (must be suitable For rugby or hockey all students must wear
for wearing a tie and long enough to shin pads and mouth guards – these are
be worn tucked in) compulsory in all year groups. If you need
*Tie School House tie to be excused because you have a serious
illness or injury you must bring a note.
Pullover Plain black fine gauge ‘V’ necked waist
length pullover or cardigan (Optional)
* These items and the School badge can only
Footwear Smart leather plain black low heeled shoes be purchased from the school’s OFFICIAL
(No stiletto heels, sandals, pumps, uniform supplier, Morleys Schoolwear, who
trainers, canvas shoes, boots or Ugg boots) can be contacted via our website.
Blazer Plain black with School Badge
Hats, hoodies, caps and other headwear
Coat Dark coloured coat with small logo only. are not part of school uniform and must
It must be able to be worn over the blazer. not be worn.
Hoodies are not acceptable and you
will be asked to remove it. All items of school wear including PE kit must
be labelled with student’s name.
26Pictured above
is the Woodlands
skirt adopted in
School Dress Requirements
2017. This is the
All students will wear school dress when attending school or participating in only skirt that
school organised activities (unless advised otherwise) will be accepted
and has been
Health and Safety issues introduced to
Jewellery – Single ear studs, a simple necklace and a single, simple ring only maintain a
are acceptable. These must be removed for PE and any other lesson where the consistent and
member of staff considers there to be a health and safety risk. appropriate
Following guidance issued by Derby City Council Health and Safety Advisors, standard.
the wearing of all other jewellery and body piercing is not allowed. Exceptions
are made for religious jewellery and items worn for medical reasons. If you fall
into this category please inform the school.
Body Piercing – A student attending school wearing other jewellery or body
piercing will be told to remove the item(s). If the item(s) cannot be removed they
may be prevented from attending lessons and you will be contacted.
Hair – NO exaggerated hair styles or colours are acceptable.
Long hair must be tied back particularly in practical subjects.
Makeup – NO makeup should be worn in Years 7, 8 & 9.
Makeup for Years 10 – 13 should be discrete.
No false nails or nail varnish should be worn.
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Extra Curricular Activities
Woodlands has a wide extra curricular programme Other clubs and groups include:
in Sport, Music, Dance, Drama, Technology, and 1 British Sign Language Club
Science to name but a few. 1 Chess Club
We hold school and inter-house activities including: 1 Drama (House Plays)
netball, hockey, rugby, soccer, basketball, athletics, 1 Choir
cricket, tennis, swimming and triathlon. Other clubs
1 Sports Clubs including Basketball, Trampoline,
include swimming and gymnastics where students
Football, Cross Country and Table Tennis
have an opportunity to improve their skill level.
1 Folk Groups
Students are also encouraged to join outside
1 Jazz band
clubs and many achieve area and county standard.
1 Cheerleading/Dance
Where possible we arrange trips to demonstrate
how working hard can lead to excellence e.g. 1 School Magzazine
Wimbledon, Lords, Wembley and Pride Park. 1 Youth Theatre
1 Lego Robots
We have extensive local 1 Science Clubs
sports club links including:
1 Gardening Club
1 Cooper Netball, Derbyshire Netball Association.
1 Physics Olympiad
1 Woodlands Hockey Club.
1 CANSAT rocket club
1 Quarndon Cricket Club, Allestree Cricket Club
1 Woodlands Tennis Club. Under normal circumstances a wide range of
1 Derby Rugby Club. trips and holidays are arranged in addition to
1 Allestree Juniors Football an annual activities day. These include:
1 Allestree Woodlands Ladies Football 1 Theatre trips
1 Derbyshire TT Association and 1 Student conferences
Woodland TT Club 1 Houses of Parliament
1 Derbyshire Junior Badminton Association 1 Annual trips abroad and in the UK
Woodlands also provides the facilities to run a 1 Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme
Swim School. 1 Field trips in sciences and geography
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Headteacher:
Mrs G Penny
Deputy Headteachers:
Mrs R Middleton-Lee
Mr S Roe
House Teams:
Cedar: Miss L Colley and Mrs C McEntee
Maple: Mrs E Pitter and Mr D Hammond
Oak: Miss H Smith and Mr A Swift
Rowan: Mrs H Curr and Mr M Kenny
Assistant Headteacher/Head of Sixth Form:
Miss C Mills
Assistant Head of Sixth Form:
Mr A Forsyth
Chair of the Governing body:
Mr R Travis
The information given in this brochure
is as accurate as possible at the time
of publication. Any changes will be
reported to parents/carers in
the school’s newsletter and
published on our website.
It should not however be
assumed that there will not
be any changes before, during
or after the school year 2021– 2022.
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31“The thing I really
like about being at
Woodlands? It’s fun
and exciting. I am
learning new things.”
Jake – Woodlands student
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