Primary Times Nottinghamshire School's Guide 2016

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A unique academy
inspiring excellence
Nottingham Academy is a 3-19 school proudly serving the
communities of Sneinton, Bakersfield, Mapperley and St Ann’s.
A £58 million investment in 2011 provided four state-of-the-art
sites and this summer we have made an additional investment
to create a new sixth form centre on our Greenwood Road site.
Whilst each site has a true community focus - with its own
Head of School, Senior Leadership Team and teachers – we
share a commitment, across the academy, to deliver the
highest quality learning experience, develop best practice and
provide exciting and varied extra-curricular opportunities.
Our inclusive approach and high quality pastoral support
remove barriers to learning and engenders high levels of
engagement, independence and respect so ensuring our pupils
make excellent progress.
As an academy we are ambitious in our aims and innovative
in our approach. The launch of our new KS3 Curriculum
Innovation Project will ensure pupils have well-developed
learning skills and characteristics which fully prepare them for
their GCSE courses and beyond.
Students attending the sixth form will not only benefit from a
purpose built learning environment and excellent teaching but
will also have access to the high quality support and guidance
that only a school can offer.
Find out more about our unique academy at
www.nottinghamacademy.org.
Come and find out how your child
can ASPIRE to a brighter future…
Sir William Robertson
Academy is delighted
as being judged
as ‘Good’ in all
areas of the school
following its recent
Ofsted inspection
in June 2015. The
inspection report
praised developments
across the school,
highlighting the progress and behaviour of pupils and their
engagement in their learning as a particular strength. All aspects
of the school were inspected ranging from leadership and
management; behaviour and safety of pupils; quality of teaching;
achievement of pupils to its Sixth Form provision and found all
areas to be ‘Good’.
The Academy is a highly successful 11-18 school with a
flourishing and rapidly expanding Sixth Form. The school fosters
an aspirational ethos in which every child is expected to achieve
the very best they can. Our pupils are well supported through
an engaging and dynamic academic curriculum that is tailored
to the needs of the individual. The school is well resourced,
with wonderful outdoor facilities for a wide range of sporting
activities. We offer a full and active programme of musical and
performing arts from our purpose built studios. Come and find
out how your child can ASPIRE to a brighter future by booking
a personal tour on 01400 272422 or join us at our Open
Mornings 9.15am-11.15am 12th – 14th September 2016 and/or
our Open Evening on Wednesday 14th September. Please visit
www.swracademy.org to find out more.
Garibaldi College
Garibaldi College is a high achieving school and a safe environment
where students can feel comfortable, well supported and confident.
Garibaldi College has been awarded Leading Edge School Status;
this award is only given to a small number of schools nationally and
recognises exceptional achievement by our students.
The words ‘pride’, ‘respect’ and ‘achieve’ summarise the school
vision. We encourage our students to take pride in themselves,
the school and their community. Respect for each other and staff is
extremely important and our students understand this. The mutual
respect and shared goals of the staff and students coupled with
outstanding and innovative teaching all contribute to the students’
excellent achievement at both GCSE and A level.
Along with our outstanding exam results, students leave having
developed a range of skills and qualities that will equip them for a
successful future.
Join our learning journey
Look out for our open evenings throughout the year
For further information:
Email: gcadmin@garibaldi.notts.sch.uk
Tel: 01623 464220
Visit: www.garibaldi.org.uk
Garibaldi College, Garibaldi Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts
NG19 0JX
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Juniors at Nottingham Girls’ High
School – It’s all Brand New
The Infant and Junior School at Nottingham Girls’ High School
is among the best in the country and is looking forward to an
exciting new school year in September. Not only will the girls be
returning after the summer, but there will be a brand new look
and new Head, Laura Fowler, will be taking up her post.
Laura is excited about joining the school, part of the Girls’ Day
School Trust, and the only independent day school for girls
in Nottingham. She is delighted to welcome new and existing
pupils to its happy, colourful and supportive environment,
inspiring curious young minds, and says, “It’s about making
learning fun, exciting and meaningful. Our innovative and
creative curriculum takes teaching and learning into the outdoors
as often as using our fantastic indoor facilities. Taking the girls
beyond the classroom allows their minds the freedom to explore
and grow.”
Our next open event is on Saturday 5 November where the
whole school will be open, from 9.30am. An ideal opportunity
to talk to the girls and staff so why not come and see for
yourselves what’s on offer. Contact Admissions for more
details on 0115 935 4444
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Toot Hill School
Every parent is faced with an
important decision when their
child reaches their final year at
primary school — choosing the
best secondary school.
Toot Hill School in Bingham
has an excellent reputation for
providing a quality learning
environment and achieving first class exam results year on year.
In the last four years, every pupil has secured at least five grades
A* to C, and 25% of students attain eight or more A/A* grades
at GCSE. In August 2015, Toot Hill College recorded a 100% A
Level pass rate for the third consecutive year.
Toot Hill was highly praised during its most recent Ofsted
inspection, which stated that the school provided “an
outstanding standard of education and care”.
Head Teacher Ash Rahman believes that Toot Hill is a school
that transforms lives. “From their first day, students will be
motivated, challenged and engaged by high quality teaching and
so develop a life-long love of learning.”
Toot Hill offers an extensive portfolio of enrichment
opportunities, including the National Citizen Service, the Duke
of Edinburgh’s Award, World Challenge, Latin, music, advanced
science, residential visits and many more.
If your child is in Year 6 and you would like to find out more
about the opportunities available at Toot Hill
School, we invite you to attend one of our Open
Evenings on 13th, 14th or 15th September. All
evenings commence at 6.30pm.
For further information, visit
www.toothillschool.co.uk.
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Carlton le Willows
Carlton le Willows Academy has served the community for over
sixty years with each generation of students richly benefitting from
the excellent education on offer.
Academy staff aim to provide a safe and caring environment where
all people are valued. Alongside an outstanding record of academic
success, the school offers a broad curriculum and comprehensive
range of sporting, social and enrichment opportunities that
encourage students’ all round development.
Head teacher Craig Weaver explained: “One of our distinctive
features is that we are able to offer an education for every future.
We will always provide nothing but the best so all our young
people can experience success, make positive contributions to the
school community and go on to become responsible, independent
members of society.
“Our students know they come to a happy school where academic
standards are high and where discipline, hard work and learning go
hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.”
Carlton le Willows also has a purpose-built sixth form centre
offering a comprehensive curriculum within a friendly, thriving
community with a proven track record for educational excellence.
“Carlton le Willows is an outstanding place to learn and work, but
the best way to appreciate that is to come and see us in action. You
are welcome to visit any time.”
Worksop College and
Prep School Masterplan
Our Story Continues
As a new school year is on the
horizon, it is often a time when
parents begin to consider their
options for their child’s education in
the future. At Worksop College and
Prep School, this year has seen the
first steps taken in our multi million
pound programme of investment
over the next two years.
We’re dedicated to ensuring our
pupils receive the highest quality
education – and our £15m development plan demonstrates our
commitment to providing outstanding education for our children.
In February 2016, a brand new 60-bed boys’ boarding house
was opened at The College, accommodating the growing, thriving
boarding community. Weekly, flexi and casual boarding is provided
at both the Preparatory School and The College, for boys and girls.
From September we will welcome Years 7 and 8 to The College for
the first time, moving from the Preparatory School into a dedicated
Junior House.
Our exciting plans will also see the relocation of the Preparatory
School, currently situated a short drive away from the College, into
a brand new state-of-the-art Junior School, for Nursery to Year 6,
on the College site.
To fully experience for yourself everything that Worksop College
and Preparatory School has to offer for your child’s future, why not
arrange a personal tour with us.
To arrange a visit, call 01909 537155 or email
admissions@wsnl.co.uk
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Nottinghamshire County Council urges
parents not to miss out when applying for
secondary school places for September 2017
The start of the autumn term can be
a busy and exciting time for families
– buying new uniform, catching
up with friends, talking about the
summer holidays and making plans
for the new school year.
Nottinghamshire County
Council’s acting service director
for education Marion Clay said:
“It probably seems no time at all
since parents were looking for a
reception place for their child and
deciding which schools to apply for.
“However, if a child has just gone
into Year 6 at primary school, it’s
now time to start thinking about
applying for a place at secondary
for next September.
“This time around it might also
feel more complicated because
your child may have strong ideas
about which secondary school they
want - or don’t want - to attend.
And their ideas may not always be
the same as yours.
“The good news, however, is
that last year, over 98% of families
who applied for a secondary school
place on time were offered one of
their preferred schools.”
Useful information about
applying
Parents living in Nottinghamshire
will need to apply through
Nottinghamshire County Council,
even if they wish to apply for
schools in other areas such as
Nottingham City or Derbyshire.
The website
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
has information to help with the
application process, and it is worth
reading Admissions to schools:
Guide for parents 2017-2018
which contains lots of useful
information and advice.
The information about schools
in Admissions to schools: School
information 2017- 2018, also
available on our website, is
organised into areas (Ashfield,
Broxtowe, and so on), so it is
easy to just print off pages about
schools you are interested in
applying for.
Applying online
The easiest way to apply for a place
is online at www.nottinghamshire.
gov.uk/schooladmissions and this
is the method we advise parents
to use. Parents submitting their
application online will receive
an email confirming that their
application has been received.
Receiving the outcome
Parent who apply online will
also get the decision by email on
National Offer Day (1 March 2017),
instead of having to wait a few days
for a letter sent by second class
post.
Whilst the Council encourages
parents to submit their application
online, parents who do not have
internet access can telephone
0300 500 80 80 to apply.
Golden rules to follow when
making an application
1) Apply on time – the closing
date is 31 October 2016. If
parents miss this deadline,
their application will only be
processed after all the on-time
applications. Parents should
be aware that, by that time, the
schools they might really like
their child to attend might all
be full. In that case, the County
Council will make an alternative
offer of a place at a school which
could be at a distance from your
home address
2) Use all of your preferences
– parents should make sure
that they use all four of their
preferences rather than just
making one preference and
limiting their options. This way
they are more likely to be offered
a place at a school they are happy
for their child to attend
3) Check the admission over
subscription criteria – parents
are urged to include at least one
school within the four preferences
where their child will have high
priority within the school’s
admission oversubscription
criteria and are therefore highly
likely to get a place. Information
about the criteria can also be
found on the Council’s website.
It’s important to note that
Nottinghamshire’s admission
arrangements changed with
effect from September 2016.
So for community and voluntary
controlled schools across the
county, there’s no longer any
priority for siblings living outside
a school’s catchment area.
However, some priority still exists
for children living in a catchment
area and who have a brother or
sister attending the school or the
linked school.
4)Other relevant information - in
the application, parents also need
to make sure they mention any
information that is relevant to their
application which may affect how
the admission oversubscription
criteria are applied. They
should also tell the Council if
they are moving house as this
may affect how their application
is considered. It is important
to read the relevant sections in
Admissions to schools: Guide for
parents 2017-2018.
Any more questions?
For any enquiries about how to
apply for a school place, please
contact 0300 500 80 80 or
visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
schooladmissions
Applications for
reception year
Applications for primary school
reception places for September
2017 and transfer to junior school
(Year 3) for next September can be
made from 7 November 2016.
Look out for more information in
the next edition of Primary Times
published on 10 October.
Changes to school travel
entitlement
From September 2018, the County
Council will only provide home to
school transport to pupils who have
a statutory entitlement. This change
will apply to all children, including
those applying for a school place
from September 2017, who may
be eligible for help with transport
in 2017-2018, before this change
comes into effect.
Parents might need to consider
this when deciding which schools
to apply for as the future cost
implications of paying for their
child’s transport may influence
their preferences. The Council is
advising parents to read its home to
school transport policy if they think
this change may affect them: www.
nottinghamshire.gov.uk/schooltravel
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The Best Possible Start in Life
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Nestled in 45 acres of beautiful grounds, The Elms Junior
School and Nursery is part of the wider Trent College School.
The Elms is a caring and friendly community of children aged 6
weeks to 11 years, and provides the complete package for your
child.
The importance of a full educational package – where
extracurricular activities encompass the central core of a robust
academic education – is well understood across the whole of
the School. Art, drama, music, sport and a host of other diverse
activities are imaginatively incorporated into the timetable.
There is a family ethos throughout the campus and we aim to
meet your highest expectations of quality education, giving your
child the best possible start in life.
The best way to experience our School is to come along and
visit us in person. Personal tours, Open days and Taster days
are available throughout the year.
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Nottingham Girls’ Academy
The Nottingham Girls’ Academy is the only provider of nonfee
paying, non-selective education for girls aged 11 to 18 in
Nottingham. The academy also boasts state of the art facilities
following a multi-million pound investment in 2013.
Research shows that girls outperform boys at every level of
education in England and we feel that our environment empowers
girls to reach their full potential and leave the academy as
confident, compassionate and articulate young women ready to
continue their education or enter the world of work. The academy
has recently been crowned as the East Midlands regional winner of
the 2016 Department for Education (DfE) Character Awards which
demonstrates just how well the academy is ensuring pupils leave
school ready for life in modern Britain.
As well as high quality teaching , the academy provides an
exciting and varied extra-curricular opportunities. We work with
local and national partners such as Experian, intu Properties,
DHL and Browne Jacobson to provide leadership and mentoring
opportunities and real life experience of work.
Open Day Fun at Nottingham
High Infant & Junior School
With the huge interest in
Nottingham High School starting
the new academic year as a
fully co-educational school since
welcoming girls into the school in 2015, a high number of visitors
are expected at the school’s next Open Day on Saturday 24th
September.
The event, taking place from 9.00am until 12 noon, is aimed at
girls and boys interested in getting a genuine feel for school life,
welcoming all age groups from infants right through to the sixth
form.
There will be a great range of exciting activities taking place
throughout the morning including a fun trail through Lovell House
Infant School with its friendly Squirrel mascot. The programme for
the Junior School comprises of an Activity Challenge with hands on
art, practical science and musical recitals – and an opportunity for
a question and answer session on the admissions process and key
aspects of school life from Clare Bruce, Head of Nottingham High
School Infant and Junior School. Meanwhile, the Senior School
will also be holding a number of great musical performances, live
science demos, drama rehearsals, climbing wall activities, practical
art sessions and coding exercises. The School will also be unveiling
its new Food & Nutrition department, the latest addition to the
growing curriculum.
Current pupils and Headmaster Kevin Fear will also be speaking
about the recent move towards co-education, school life and key
elements of the application process.
To register your attendance for the Open Day or to find out more
information please visit www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/admissions/
open-days or contact the Admissions team by email admissions@
nottinghamhigh.co.uk or telephone 0115 845 2232.
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