H2U Vol 7 Issue 3 Jan 2008.pub - Highcliffe School

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Keeping safe Introducing Mr Barnes 'Hello - allow me to introduce myself - my name is Tim Barnes, and I have just joined Highcliffe School in a new post of Student Support Worker for Key Stage 3, working as part of our Learning Support and Guidance Team. My new role at the school will mainly focus on the school ethos of 'Be Safe, Feel Safe and Keep Safe', and I will be working to promote positive behaviours throughout the school community and beyond. Some of you may know me from my previous career as PC Barnes, having recently retired from the Dorset Police following 30 years service during which time I served as Community Beat Officer for Highcliffe and Walkford for 12 years, followed by approx 10 years as a Safe Schools and Communities Officer. I have a 25 year association with Highcliffe School, both professionally and personally, as my 3 children also attended this School. I am sure that the skills and knowledge I have developed over my time in the Police Service will fully equip me to achieve my aims and objectives for the future. One of my first objectives is to further develop the School's Travel Plan, transport arrangements, safe routes and behaviours including the proficiency of students using bicycles and other vehicles. I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents who drive their children to and from school to kindly respect the Zig Zag 'Keep Clear' area at the entrance to the school, both before and after school. These yellow 'Keep Clear' markings are intended to restrict parking, so that pedestrians and cyclists wishing to cross have a clear view. Please do not park on the pavement opposite the Keep Clear area, as this also restricts the clear view and obstructs the pavement. The safety of our students - your children - is paramount. Please help us to keep them all safe. I wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year.’ Tim Barnes Student Support Worker Safety Online Here is the text of a letter we have recently received from the Safe Schools & Communities Team at Dorset Police which contains information that we feel is important for parents “Dear Parents/Carers, The Safe Schools and Communities Team are committed to supporting you in ensuring your children remain safe when using internet/mobile technology. As such we ask that you take a few minutes to read the information below. This Christmas the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre are running a campaign aimed particularly at parents and carers given that many of you will be thinking about buying internet and digital technologies as gifts for your children. As part of the campaign they are offering a registration facility on the ‘ThinkUKnow’ website where you will be able to receive regular updates via email over the New Year. These updates will include information on new technologies, emerging risks and safety tips to help keep your children safe online. Please visit ‘What is your child doing online this Christmas’ at www. thinkUKnow.co.uk/parents May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and safe New Year. Best Wishes Yvonne Surman SSCT Manager” Photographs on this page are from the recent ‘Cycle Safe’ event held at the school Page 32 H2U, Vol 7 Issue 3 - January 2008
Highcliffe described as ‘Outstanding’ in achieving a National Award. A recent inspection of the school has highlighted the excellent provision Highcliffe makes for its students in relation to inclusion. As a result, the school has received national recognition in the form of a ‘Quality Inclusion Award’. During the three day visit the inspector met with numerous staff both teaching and non-teaching, students, parents Governors and representatives of the variety of Multi- Agency organisations who support the learning and care of students. The report states that: ‘Highcliffe is a very good school, which is successfully raising standards. The school has several outstanding features and many good ones. In recent years some exceptional initiatives have been introduced. It is a happy, caring and orderly school in which all students are valued. Relationships, at all levels are very good. The school is very well led and it high...higher...Highcliffe! As you know, we believe it is very important that we recognise the achievements made by all of the members of the school community. This applies whether those achievements are academic, sporting or social and also whether they are made in school or outside school. The more achievements are recognised, the greater the incentive to achieve even more. Inclusion Mark—Highcliffe ‘Outstanding’ benefits from efficient and effective management. Channels of communication and consultation are well developed.’ In particular, the inspector was very impressed with the way in which students utilised the school website ‘MyHighcliffe’ adding that it was intrinsic to developing the ability of students to be- come independent learners and in personalising their curriculum experiences. ‘The website and intranet are outstanding features of the school and do much to enhance its inclusiveness. The international links that the school has fostered and the extracurricular activities do much to broaden the curricular provision offered to students. A determined effort is currently being made, with multiagency support, to enhance local community links further.’ In addition the report states: ‘Students and parents are appreciative of the many improvements made to the school in the last five or six years, commenting on its atmosphere and additional resources. Students acknowledge the quality of the teaching they receive. In particular, they are aware that teachers ensure that opportunities are provided for everyone to achieve. In this respect the use of catch-up sessions, study plus and booster classes are valuable additions to the regular timetabled provision.’ Headteacher Ms Potts said ‘I am naturally delighted with the comprehensive nature of the inspection and the findings made by the inspecorate. There are H2U, Vol 7 Issue 3 - January 2008 Page 33
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