School Prospectus 2011-12 - The Hollins Technology College

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AttendanceIt is extremely important that children attend school every dayif they are to achieve their potential. We would ask parentsthat if at all possible holidays are arranged during schoolholidays. In accordance with government guidelines theschool’s policy at KS3 is to exercise discretion in authorising upto ten days holiday if certain criteria are met. At KS4 parentsare strongly advised against taking pupils on holiday. GCSEmodules now take place throughout Years 10 and 11 in manysubjects. Taking pupils out of school during term time canseriously jeopardise their results. We will only authoriseholidays for pupils in those years under exceptionalcircumstances. Pupils taking holidays in term time must catchup on any work missed.If a pupil is absent for any reason parents are asked totelephone school by 9.30a.m. If the school has not beeninformed we will try to contact you to ascertain the reason forabsence (please do try to contact us first!) If an absence islikely to be prolonged parents should contact school so thatwork can be provided.In extreme cases of poor attendance the school may have topursue the issuing of a fixed penalty notice or initiate courtproceedings.Teaching and LearningThe curriculum at The Hollins Technology College is constantlyunder review to ensure that pupils have access to the widestrange of opportunities available to prepare them for adult life.All National Curriculum subjects are taught in both Key Stagesand a number of Optional Subjects, including an increasinglywide range of vocational subjects, are offered in Years 10and 11.“Pupils make good progress in lessons and allshow an excellent attitude to learning”.(Ofsted 2011).Pupils are placed in teaching groups at the start of Year 7based on the KS2 information and our own tests carried out inschool. Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups for designand technology, physical education and in ability groups for allother subjects, which are reviewed regularly to ensure thatchildren are in a class appropriate to their ability.Key Stage 3:Pupils study English, mathematics, science, French, design andtechnology, geography, history, art, music, drama, physicaleducation, religious education, citizenship, ICT and Learningto Learn. A second language is offered to most pupils fromyear 9.Pupils’ personal, learning and thinking skills are furtherenhanced by ‘Theme Days’ when normal lessons aresuspended and they work in smaller groups on a topical theme.The full range of subjects on offer at KS4 can be seen in theexam results.All pupils in both Key Stages are provided with personal, socialand health education covering issues such as careerseducation, study skills, sex education, drugs education,economic awareness, social responsibility and bullying as wellas elements taught during tutor periods, across the curriculumand through visits from outside agencies.“Procedures for setting challenging targetsand tracking pupils’ progress are very welldeveloped and contribute significantly topupils’ good academic progress”.Ofsted 2011
Special Educational Needs & DisabilitiesWe recognise that some pupils experience learning difficultiesand we do our utmost at The Hollins Technology College toaddress these. Additional support is assigned to those pupilswho have a Statement of SEN or who have been described byparents or primary school staff as in need of extra support ormonitoring. The SEN policy and handbook provides details ofthe way the school identifies, assesses and supports pupils withspecial educational needs. Year Co-ordinators, Form Tutors andrelevant staff are also regularly updated regarding pupilsadditional needs.Where the need for additional help is identified, the school willdevise an Individual Education Plan (IEP) after discussion withpupils, parents and our SENCO (Special Needs Co-ordinator).THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANThe team of Teaching Assistants work with identified,individual pupils in addition to supporting learning within theclassroom, behavioural and social needs.The school is committed to inclusion and to preventing childrenwith disabilities being treated less favourably than other pupils.We have an accessibility plan covering future policies forimproving access to the school for pupils with disabilities and aDisability Equality Scheme both required by the DisabilityDiscrimination Act and available to view on our website. Thesepolicies are both reviewed on a regular basis.“Pupils with a statement of special educationalneeds make significantly better progress due tothe highly personalised care and support theyreceive”. Ofsted 2011SHORT TERM TARGETS STRATEGIES OUTCOME TIMELINEPhysical accessRepeat audit of currentprovisionLEIS to produce auditdocument to confirmschool accessibility planFurther develop awareness andinsight into whole school &departmental accessibility.2011-2012CurriculumFurther develop TA linkswithin departmentalplanningTAs to attenddepartmental meetingsand table agenda itemsregarding SENDImproved accessibility to thecurriculum for SEND pupils2011-2012CommunicationProvide alternative formsof communication forpupils and parentsSENCO to liaise withparents to establishcurrent needsImproved communicationto all stakeholders2011-2012MEDIUM/LONG TERMPhysical accessCurriculumTARGETS STRATEGIES OUTCOME TIMELINECreate a school environmentwhich addresses theaccessibility needs of allstakeholdersReview and adopt provisionwithin departments to meetdiversity of all pupils’ needsOn-going commitment toadapting and reviewing theenvironment of the schoolto meet individual needsEmbed accessibilityplanning into long termschool development planImproved accessibility to allpupils through whole schooldevelopment planning.Improved accessibility in alldepartments and wide range ofKS4 courses appropriate forlearners.2011-20152011-2015CommunicationImproved communicationwith established ongoingreview procedures embeddedOngoing commitment toreviewing and developingcommunicationImproved communication toall stakeholders2011-2015
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