Prospectus - Roundhay School

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Progression and Preparation for the Future “The schools determination to improve has resulted in a consistent trend of increases in the attainment of students as KS4 being sustained over a long period” – Ofsted One of the best ways we can prepare our pupils to lead successful lives is to ensure that they leave us having reached their full potential. We firmly believe that all our pupils, no matter what their ability, are entitled to have equal access to an appropriate curriculum that takes account of individual needs. The students respond enthusiastically and the experiences contribute significantly to their outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, in particular their maturity and their very positive attitudes to school. To facilitate this, within each subject area, there is a designated teacher who liaises with departmental colleagues and the Inclusion Department. “Teaching is good” – Ofsted “Teaching is planned effectively to meet students’ needs” – Ofsted Our Inclusion Leader, Mrs Cath Lawes, and her team ensure that the Individual Education Plans for pupils who have Special Educational Needs are appropriate and incorporate realistic targets. In addition, <strong>Roundhay</strong> has a specialist teaching base for children with dyslexia (see “The Dyslexia Base” publication for full details). “The school is highly inclusive” – Ofsted “The sense of togetherness evident amongst the staff is reflected amongst the students” – Ofsted www.roundhayschool.org.uk 13
Our students’ well-being is a life-long journey and includes the right to education and training beyond school, preparation for employment and a fulfilling life. One of the main school aims, listed in the pupils’ planners, is “to help all pupils acquire knowledge and skills, develop creativity and understand the technology of the world in which we live.” All KS4 pupils undertake two weeks’ work experience as well as industry/enterprise days. Year 11 take part in a Post-16 Experience Day. We have our own Careers Adviser, who contributes to the whole-school PSHCE programme, in addition to working and advising individual students. The excellent examination results we achieve contribute to the future economic well-being of our pupils, but, on a day-to-day basis, pupils are given opportunities to show independence and initiative in lessons and around school. We know this because we observe lessons, sample work and scrutinise work-related records. Opportunities to work as part of a team, or to lead one, range from school productions, to the school’s student forum and to the inter-form “<strong>Roundhay</strong> Challenge” competition. Further examples are mentioned in other sections of this prospectus. “Tasks are challenging and based on accurate assessment of the students’ prior learning” – Ofsted “Students are well equipped for the next stages of their education, training or employment. A very high proportion of the Sixth Form students are successful in gaining entry to the Universities and courses of their choice” – Ofsted www.roundhayschool.org.uk 14
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Page 6 and 7: Welcome September 2013 marked the s
Page 8 and 9: Transition Useful telephone numbers
Page 10 and 11: Safety and Security At Roundhay Sch
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Page 18 and 19: The School Day, Dress Code and Lunc
Page 20 and 21: Activities At Roundhay School we pa
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