Prospectus 2015-2016
Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9RS
Secondary reception: 01453 511282 Primary reception: 01453 512940
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Prospectus 2015-2016
Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Wanswell, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9RS
Tel: 01453 511282 (Secondary reception)
Tel: 01453 511940 (Primary reception)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
DfES Registered Independent School No. 916/6002
with Special Religious Character
Examination Centre No. 50736
FLT No: 603
Focus School – Berkeley Campus is run by:
Prospect Education Trust, Registered Charity No. 1099725
(The registered office and telephone number of Prospect Education Trust
are those of the school given above)
Chair of the Board of Trustees:
Alastair Leflaive
Trustees:
Geoff Biggs – Alastair Leflaive – Ken Mitchell – Alex Nunn – James van As – Nigel Taylor –
Gerry Leflaive
Management Team:
Alastair Leflaive – Finance and Curriculum
James van As – Operations/Events
Nigel Taylor – Facilities and H & S
Gerry Leflaive – HR
Directors:
Shane Watson – Neal Davies
School Management:
Senior Teacher – Lucy Sherrin
Deputy Senior Teacher – Anne-Marie Dunn
Child Protection/Safeguarding Children:
Child Protection Officer – Lucy Sherrin 07789 227691
Deputy Child Protection Officers – Anne-Marie Dunn 07917 248462 – Rob Naylor 07810 024723
First Aid:
Reka Briggs – Phil Connock – Susan Houlbrook – Jane Hunt – Clare Mitchell – Marian Page
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Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Prospectus
1.
Introduction
4
2.
Ethos and Aims
5
3.
Funding, Donations and Fundraising
5
4.
Focus Learning Trust
5
5.
Uniform
6
6.
Location and Facilities
6
7.
Behaviour and Deportment
6
8.
Prohibited Items
8
9.
Attendance, Absence and Punctuality
8
10. The School Day
9
11. Term Dates For2015-2016
9
12. Curriculum
10
13. Post-16 Studies in Years 12 and 13
12
14. Work Experience & Careers Guidance
13
15. Teaching and Support Staff at Prospect
13
16. Staff by Role/Subject
14
17. Policies
14
18. Learning Support – SEN and AGT
16
19. Parent – School Cooperation
16
20. Contacting the School
17
21. Reports and Open Evenings
17
22. Insurance
17
23. Organisation Chart
18
24. School Activities and Local Interest
19
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1. Introduction
Welcome to Focus School – Berkeley Campus
The school has been established since 1995 and moved to the current location in September 2012 having
been previously located at Tramway Road, Brislington, Bristol where it was known as Prospect School. It
has pursued a programme of continual development and improvement, resulting in a well-proven centre of
educational achievement. It has a strongly Christian ethos. As a registered school and exam centre, it gives
students the opportunity to fulfil their potential with a high standard of learning being reflected in
nationally accredited exam results. Special educational needs are specifically provided for by specialist staff
using accepted therapies.
Teaching is provided by well-qualified professional staff with the support of volunteers in some specialist
subjects. School management is overseen by the CA Team and the Senior Teacher along with other
Trustees who have specific areas of responsibility. The school expects a high level of commitment by
students and considers the full support of parents to be an essential ingredient to success.
The Trustees regard good communication links with the students, parents and all staff to be very important
and will be pleased to respond to any enquiries.
The School promotes tolerance, respect for all and our mission promotes global co-operation. The school
provides opportunities for children to understand diversity and community cohesion as part of our family
values. To this end we ensure that our pupils have balanced views in accordance with the Ethos and our
approach to the Curriculum ensures breadth and balance.
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2. Ethos and Aims
Focus School – Berkeley Campus exists to provide full-time Secondary education to boys and girls from ages
8 to 18 whose parents appreciate a Christian ethos. The school serves the Bristol, South Gloucestershire
and Somerset areas. This includes special provision for students with statements or for whom English is an
additional language.
The purpose of the Trust is to provide a National Curriculum based Primary/Secondary education of high
quality for children and young people in school years 3 –13 and including a sympathetic and effective
provision for any of those with special educational needs. The school follows GCSE Examination courses in
Key Stage 4 and offers both academic and vocational studies for Post-16 students in Years 12 and 13.
Included in specific aims are:
 To provide students with a well-balanced and fulfilling education
 To bring out the potential of each student
 To promote respect for authority, other persons and property and the ability to get along with others.
The Trust’s objective is to provide a Christian-based secure and stimulating environment for students to
learn in, in order to help them to emerge as mature, balanced, responsible and self- disciplined young
adults who have learned to apply themselves diligently and will take their place in the community as caring
and protective spouses, upright citizens, responsible employees and employers and trustworthy parents
embarking upon their chosen vocations equipped with a broad base of knowledge, training and skills.
3. Funding, Donations and Fundraising
The budget for the running costs of Focus School – Berkeley Campus for the year 2015-2016 is in the region
of £1,000,000.00. Focus School – Berkeley Campus receives no Government funding; the Trust’s income
therefore consists of: voluntary donations from persons sympathetic with its aims and purpose, fundraising
activities and contributions from Focus Learning Trust.
a.
Voluntary Donations are an effective means of funding the expenses of running the school.
b.
Fundraising Activities. The Trust does embark on various means of fundraising and parents and
others can contribute to Berkeley Campus in this way. These may include such activities as
sponsored walks and cycle rides, activity days and seasonal sales of such items as calendars etc.
Any ideas for appropriate fundraising activities may be suggested to the coordinators.
c.
Contributions from Focus Learning Trust are much appreciated and continue to increase with the
expansion of the activities of Onefocus. Parents and others can directly support Focus School –
Berkeley Campus by purchasing a wide variety of Vouchers and other commodities and services
offered by Onefocus.
d.
Capital Fund Prospect Education Trust maintains a capital fund for appropriate purposes.
4. Focus Learning Trust
Berkeley Campus is an independent School affiliated to Focus Learning Trust (Registered Charity no
1099725).
Focus Learning Trust (FLT) is a UK-based charitable, educational, umbrella organisation committed to
providing support to affiliated independent schools, each of which serves its local region. There are
currently some 36 Focus affiliated schools throughout the UK.
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Focus Learning Trust’s activities and support consist of:
Department
Support
(1)
Commercial
Legal, Accounts, Statistics
(2)
Curriculum
Mainstream, Special Education Needs
(3)
Co-ordination
Government and Non-Trading Funding,
Property, Health & Safety, Onefocus
(4)
Regional Schools
Area School Administrators
(5)
Communications
Website, Magazine, Bulletins, Services
Onefocus Ltd generates funds from a variety of trading initiatives. All profits are distributed for educational
purposes.
Focus Learning Trust provides curriculum support for all affiliated schools by way of subject overviews,
recommendations for GCSE specifications in each examination subject, Subject Liaison Officers (SLOs) and
regional Heads of Department (HoDs) for each subject on the curriculum, and Inset training days for
teachers.
Telephone help lines to SLOs/HoDs are available to provide guidance and advice as required by Trustees
and teachers. Support is also available for Special Educational Needs and Post-16 studies. This support is
invaluable for Trustees and Teachers alike.
5. Uniform
The school uniform policy is based on that of Focus Learning Trust. This basically consists of blazers, shirts
and pullovers, with skirts/summer dresses for the girls and navy trousers for the boys. Full details, which
include a range of sportswear, will be provided on request. It is a requirement that all garments are
supplied through the Focus organisation.
The Trust regards the Uniform Policy as a very important part of the discipline and presentation of the
school. Students must always wear the specified uniform and parents are responsible to see that this is
complied with. Non-compliance with the uniform code is viewed seriously and forms part of the Discipline
Management Programme. A high standard of personal presentation is required at all times. Students
should not look slovenly, casual or scruffy. Hair is to be kept neat and tidy. Jewellery, other than watches,
is not to be worn. Make-up and nail-varnish are not allowed. Shoes should be kept clean. Shirts are to be
worn tucked in. Girls’ skirts should be of length specified in the Uniform Policy.
6. Location and Facilities
The Berkeley Campus is situated in the village of Wanswell near Berkeley in Gloucestershire and may be
reached by leaving the M5 at junction 13, if travelling southwards, or junction 14 if travelling northwards.
Join the A38 and leave at the Sharpness turning following Sharpness and then Wanswell signs. The school is
on the right hand side as you enter the village. It enjoys mainly rural surroundings with spacious two-storey
accommodation, landscaped frontage, extensive playing fields to the rear, and hard tennis/netball courts.
Specialist facilities include modern science laboratories, Resistant Materials, Food Technology, IT and Music
rooms and a large gymnasium. There is also a classroom dedicated to each of the core subjects. Virtual
Classroom facilities are installed in two rooms. Separate recreational areas for boys and girls include table
tennis and basic canteen facilities.
7. Behaviour and Deportment
The aim of the school is to raise pupils’ expectations and standards of achievement in a secure and
supportive environment, with full respect to the Christian ethos of the school. To this end, students are
expected to consider both their rights and their responsibilities. The Focus Learning Trust Behaviour
Management Policy issued by Focus has been fully adopted by the school.
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Rights and Responsibilities
1.
Pupils have the right to be respected, but this carries with it responsibilities to treat others fairly,
courteously and to listen to other people’s points of view. Pupils must not be disobedient or defiant
and must follow all reasonable instructions from members of staff. Respect and politeness should
be shown to all members of the school community.
2.
Pupils have a right to learn, but this carries with it responsibilities to work without disturbing
others, to follow teachers’ instructions, to allow the teacher to teach and others to learn, to
attend regularly, to remain on the premises during the school day, to arrive punctually for
school and lessons and to follow the school rules on dress and appearance.
3
Pupils have a right to be safe at all times but this in turn carries with it responsibilities to act in a
safe and sensible manner and to care for and respect other people’s property.
4.
Pupils have a right to work in a clean and tidy environment but this carries with it responsibilities to
place all litter in bins and to care for the school buildings and equipment.
5.
Smoking or the consumption of alcohol is not tolerated under any circumstances. There is a
separate policy detailing the school’s approach to controlled or prescribed drugs.
Praise
The recognition of good work and effort, and positive contribution to the school environment is seen as
essential in encouraging students to enjoy school and to fulfil their potential. To this end, the school
operates a reward point system on both a personal and a house basis and an awards ceremony is held at
the end of each term.
Individual improvement is recognised by communications from the Senior Teacher to parents during the
term.
Discipline and Sanctions Policy
The Trustees are mindful of the Policy on Discipline drawn up by Focus Learning, and fully subscribe to both
the Concept of Discipline and the Rules of Behaviour. Where these rules are ignored or broken, particularly
if an atmosphere is created where teaching and learning are impaired, sanctions will be applied. The nature
of the sanction will, clearly, depend on the nature of the breach of discipline.
Subject teachers may impose appropriate written punishments, give detentions and exclude a pupil from a
lesson for a short period of time.
The Senior Teacher may, depending on the offence, put a pupil on report, inform parents/invite parents
into the school to discuss the problem, and exclude from lessons (either a specific subject for a number of
lessons or internally exclude for up to two days).
In an extreme case, the Trustees and Senior Teacher may agree to temporarily exclude a pupil from the
school.
The Trustees also reserve the right to permanently exclude a pupil from the school. This would only occur
as a last resort, when all other attempts at behaviour modification had failed, and where it was perceived
that the education of other pupils would be impaired should the offending pupil remain at the school.
Under no circumstances should bad language, swearing or blasphemy ever be used at Berkeley Campus.
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The Trustees reserve the right to make any stipulations regarding standards of deportment which they
deem necessary in order to maintain an environment conducive to learning and consistent with the
principles of a Christian way of life.
8. Prohibited Items
The following are prohibited items for students at Berkeley Campus or on excursions: Alcohol, cigarettes,
lighters or matches, chewing gum, pocket knives, electronic games, mobile phones, radios, or any form of
music player or recorder, scooters, skateboards and fireworks etc. This list is not exhaustive and other
items can be included at Trustee/staff discretion. I.T. and electronic music equipment must only be used
during lesson time or under direct supervision. Unauthorised items will be confiscated.
9. Attendance, Absence and Punctuality
Attendance
All students are expected to attend Berkeley Campus on every day that the school is open. Attendance will
be recorded twice daily in an attendance register, at the beginning of the morning and afternoon sessions.
Absence
The School is required by law to record any student absence and to distinguish between ‘authorised’
absence and ‘unauthorised’ absence in an attendance register. The definition of ‘authorised’ absence is
that the School authorises the absence, not the parents.
Parents should notify the school, by telephone, as soon as it is known that their child will be absent i.e. on
the first morning of the absence, before school starts. If no notification is received the school will check the
reason for the absence. Parents should send a letter addressed to the Senior Teacher on the next day of
the student’s attendance, detailing the dates of absence and the reason.
Reasons for legitimate absence include:
 Sickness
 Days set aside for religious observances
 Holidays (if requested by the parents and agreed by the school, not exceeding 10 days in the year).
 Other unavoidable causes, at the discretion of the Senior Teacher or CEO.
Where parents have to take a child away on ‘holidays’ wherever possible this should be during the school
holidays. Where this is unavoidable, the impact on the child’s education will need to be considered and the
matter should be discussed with the school before making arrangements.
If a student requires leave parents should send a letter to the Senior Teacher in advance, requesting (not
advising) the proposed absence. This applies even when parents consider they have a right to remove their
child and permission will not be unreasonably withheld by the school.
Doctors and other appointments should be made outside school time if at all possible. If it is essential for a
student to have time off for an appointment during part of a school day, he/she should bring in a note from
the parents beforehand.
Students who have been absent from school should liaise closely with their subject teachers and catch up
with work covered during their absences.
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Punctuality
Punctuality is regarded as of great importance at Berkeley Campus. Late arrivals will be recorded. Insistence
on good time-keeping is the only way the school will function efficiently. It is equally important that
students should move between their various lessons during the day promptly without undue delay.
Punctuality and time management are important features of self-discipline, which is to be encouraged in all
students.
10. The School Day
The timetable will consist of six 50 minute lessons with a 20 minute break and a 40 minute lunchtime. Start
and finish times are the same for all students.
Registration
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Break
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lunch
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
School End
08.50 – 08.55
08.55 – 09.45
09.45 – 10.35
10.35 – 10.55
10.55 – 11.45
11.45 – 12.35
12.35 – 13.15
13.15 – 14.05
14.05 – 14.55
14.55
5 minutes
50 minutes
50 minutes
25 minutes
50 minutes
50 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
50 minutes
11. Term Dates for 2015-2016
Berkeley Campus will operate a 39 week academic year, broadly based on dates as per local education
authorities.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
Tuesday 1st September – Friday 23rd October
Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December
Monday 4th January – Friday 12th February
Monday 22nd February – Thursday 24th March
Thursday 7th April – Friday 27th May
Monday 6th June – Friday 15th July
The four INSET days will be on Tuesday 1st September, Wednesday 2nd September, Thursday 22nd October
and Monday 4th January.
Other important dates and events will be advised to parents during the school year.
The Trustees reserve the right to change the above times and dates if necessary. In this case parents and
students will be given prior notice.
12. Curriculum
Students enrolling at Berkeley Campus have usually received a National Curriculum- based education in Key
Stage 1 at Primary Schools. We are very pleased with the programme of cross-phase lessons which have
been planned and delivered to the Key Stage 2 pupils. These lessons, including Mathematics, Science, Art,
Design Technology and Food Technology, have enabled our younger pupils to benefit from expert teaching
by subject specialists in designated, well-equipped classrooms. Further cross-phase activities are planned
for the year in order to maximise the shared benefits of the new site and its excellent facilities.
Years 5 and 6 correspond with Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum, 7, 8 and 9 with Key Stage 3, 10 and
11 with Key Stage 4 and 12 and 13 with Key Stage 5.
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Baseline assessment tests will be conducted early in Years 7, 8 and 9. These tests have a very useful
predictive value in a child’s ability in key subjects, and also provide an indication as to any special needs.
For Key Stage 2 (Years 3,4,5 &6) Berkeley Campus provides tuition in these subjects:
English /Literacy
History
P.E.
Mathematics /Numeracy
French
Music
Science
PSHE
Design Technology
Geography
Art
For Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) Berkeley Campus provides tuition in these subjects:
English
PSHE
Music
Mathematics
Art
Food Technology
Science
P.E.
Textiles
Geography
Citizenship
I.T.
History
Resistant Materials
French
For Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) Berkeley Campus provides tuition in these subjects
English
PSHE/Careers
Citizenship
Mathematics
Art
Resistant Materials
Science
P.E.
Home Economics
Geography
Textiles
History
I.T.
French
Some subjects may not be taught in all Year groups in each Key Stage.
Many subjects lead to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations at the end of Year
11.
These external examinations are the culmination of 11 years of study and are aimed at testing students’
understanding and knowledge of each subject to National Curriculum standards. A student’s performance
is assessed by a final written exam and often, in addition, by the quality of specified coursework
undertaken.
For Post-16 (Years 12 and 13) Berkeley Campus provides tuition in these subjects:
English
Economics
Law
Mathematics
Accounting
Product Design
Geography
Textiles
Home Economics
History
Business Studies
French
Current Affairs
Art
P.E.
Some of these subjects are imported from and/or exported to other Focus Learning Trust affiliated schools
using VC facilities in order to extend the range of available subjects and also to maximise the benefit of
quality teaching.
At some stage during their time at Berkeley Campus students will be given instructions in alcohol
awareness.
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Examining Boards and GCSE/AS Specifications
Subject
Mathematics GCSE
Mathematics AS/A2
FSMQ
English
English AS/A2
History
Geography
Science
French
Latin
Business Studies AS
Citizenship
D & T Resistant Materials
Home Economics
Accounting AS
Law AS/A2
Economics AS/A2
Art & Design
Textiles GCSE
Music
Graphic Communication AS/A2
Product Design AS/A2
Textiles AS/A2
History AS/A2
Specification 2012/13
AQA 4365/ 8300
AQA 6360
AQA FSMQ
WJEC 4170 & 4200 and EDEXCEL 1ENO/1ETO
WJEC 3151 and 601
EDEXCEL 4HiO
AQA 4032A
AQA 4408/4405
AQA
OCR
AQA B3133
AQA 3107 (Short Course)
AQA 4560
AQA 4585
AQA 6121
OCR G152/G151/G155/G156
AQA A2140
OCR J161
AQA 42041/2
AQA GCSE
AQA 1203C / 2203C
AQA 2250
AQA 1204D/ 2204D
EDEXCEL 9HI01
Key to Examining Boards
AQA:
WJEC:
EDEXCEL:
OCR:
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Welsh Joint Education Committee
London Qualifications Ltd
Oxford Cambridge RSA Examinations
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2015 KS4 Performance
Cohort information
Number of pupils at the end of KS4
14
KS4 exam results
Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths
85.7%
Percentage of pupils achieving 5+ A*-C grade GCSEs
85.7%
Percentage of pupils achieving 5+ A*-G grade GCSEs
100%
Percentage of pupils achieving any qualifications
100%
Percentage A*/A of all grades
28.6%
Overall Average Points Scored
44
Cognitive Test Comparisons
Cognitive test average Value Added score
+0.63
2015 KS5 Performance
Cohort Information
Number of students aged 16-18
30
Number of students at the end of KS5 study
12
Number of AS level entries
60
Number of A level entries
60
A level Attainment
Percentage of Year 12 students achieving at least 2 AS levels at A*-E
77.8%
Percentage of Year 13 students achieving at least 2 A levels at A*-E
83.3%
Percentage A* -E of all grades
95%
Percentage A*/A of all grades
32.7%
Cognitive Test Comparisons
Cognitive test average Value Added score
+0.13
13. Post-16 Studies in years 12 and 13
There is a good choice available to post 16 students. Specific study programmes will be formulated
following discussions between students, staff and parents.
Current Affairs is a lesson provided periodically for years 12 and 13 students. The purpose of this lesson is
to promote thoughtful debate on important current issues at national and international level. There will be
no examinations in this subject.
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The emphasis in post 16 at Berkeley Campus is on maturity and self-directed learning (SDL). Students are
to be regarded as young men and women of moral worth and integrity, who will have acquired a wide
range of skills and knowledge from full-time education, enabling them to leave school as responsible
citizens. Years 12 and 13 students will be expected to take on roles to assist the function of the school and
to set an example to younger students by addressing these in a willing and responsible manner.
14. Work Experience and Careers Guidance
Work experience is an important part of a young person’s education and is increasingly encouraged under
the National Curriculum. The Work Experience Coordinator will work closely with employers regarding
suitability of placements and also risk assessments. Opportunities for work experience normally take place
during Key Stage 4.
Careers guidance will be offered to students as part of their PSHE lessons especially in Years 9 to 12 and
also Business Studies. The Careers Officer will provide assistance to students and especially Year 13.
From time to time the Trustees may invite a guest speaker into the school to address Years 12 and 13
students with regard to various career opportunities.
15. Teaching and Support Staff at Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Miss Rachel Amphlett
Mrs Harriet Bailey
Mrs Tania Barlow
Mr David Beer
Mr Andrew Bernice
Mrs Reka Briggs
Mrs Jane Bull
Mrs Teresa Cole
Mr Philip Connock
Mrs Anne-Marie Dunn
Mrs Angela Grafton
Miss Emma Hart
Dr Susan Houlbrook
Mrs Jane Hunt
Mr Christopher Lee
Ms Anne-Claire Maurier
Mrs Jane Mayon-White
Mr Robert Naylor
Dr Victoria Nield
Mr Oliver Parham
Mrs Amanda Perrett
Mrs Sarah Read
Mr Adam Rush
Mrs Lucy Sherrin
Mrs Amy Sims
Mrs Helen Stedman
BA (Hons
BSc (Hons)
BA (Hons)
B.Ed (Hons)
HA (Hons)
N/A
B.Ed (Hons)
LL.B
CG SSS
BA (Hons)
N/A
N/A
BSc (Hons), PhD
N/A
Cert Ed, B.Ed
BA (Hons)
BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons)
BA (Hons), DPHIL
BA (Hons)
HLTA
BA
BA (Hons)
B.Ed (Hons)
Bmus (Hons)
BA (Hons)
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16. Staff by Role/Subject
Senior Teacher
Deputy Senior Teacher
SENCO
Subject
Accounts
Art
Business Studies
Citizenship
English
English for Business
Food Tech
French
Geography
History
Latin
Law
Maths
Music
PSHE
Resistant Materials
Science
Textiles
Teaching Assistants – Cross phase
Primary
Mrs L Sherrin
Mrs A-M Dunn
Mrs J Mayon-White
Teacher(s)
Mr C Lee
Mr D Beer
Miss R Amphlett
Mr A Bernice
Mrs A-M Dunn, Mrs J Mayon-White, Mrs A Sims
Mr C Lee
Mrs S Read
Ms A-C Maurier
Mrs H Stedman
Mr A Bernice
Mrs J Mayon-White
Mrs T Cole
Mrs L Sherrin, Mr R Naylor, Dr V Nield
Mrs A Sims
Mr A Bernice
Mr P Connock
Dr S Houlbrook, Dr V Nield
Mrs S Read
Mrs R Briggs, Mrs A Grafton, Miss E Hart,
Mrs J Hunt, Mr O Parham, Mrs A Perrett
Mrs H Bailey, Mrs T Barlow, Mrs J Bull, Mr A Rush
17. Policies
Focus Learning Trust has a large number of written policies covering various aspects of the running of the
school which have been adopted by Berkeley Campus. These may be inspected in the school office by
arrangement and will be made available to parents on request. These include mandatory policies such as
Health & Safety, Child Protection, Discipline, Physical Handling, Anti-Bullying and many others.
Admissions are on a non-selective basis and take pupils generally from the brethren community. Provision
will be made for the educational and welfare needs of any pupil to whom English is not a first language.
Berkeley Campus will make every effort to include every child whose parents wish them to attend this
school although there may be children who require specialist facilities or therapeutic input that the school
is unable to provide. Parents of pupils with any disability and/or special educational need are encouraged
to contact the CEO Team well in advance of the child's anticipated entry into the school in order to assess
their individual needs. Berkeley Campus endorses the principles of the Disability Equality Duty (Disability
Discrimination Act 1995).
Berkeley Campus have adopted the Focus Learning Trust Complaints Policy and procedures, and a copy of
this Policy is available from the school on request. It is intended that this policy will be utilised when all
informal methods of approach to a situation have failed or a satisfactory solution has not been achieved.
The number of complaints registered under the Complaints Policy in the preceding school year were Nil.
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All the Policies listed below are fully adopted by Focus School – Berkeley Campus
Policy
Issue No
Admissions Statement
3
Affiliation Agreement
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
2
Assessment, Marking, Recording, Reporting and Target Setting
1
Policy
Attendance Policy
4
Behaviour Management Policy (including Physical Control)
2
Capability Policy
1
Curriculum Policy
1
Camera and Using Images Policy
1
Child Protection Policy
3
Safeguarding and Child Protection Handbook
Complaints Procedure
4
Continuing Professional Development Policy
1
Data Protection Policy
1
Disclosure Barring Service Policy
1
Enrolment Application Form
3
Equality of Opportunity Policy
1
Ethos, Values Statement & Guiding Principles
3
Examination Policy
1
Exclusion Policy
1
Gifted and Talented Policy
1
Grievance and Disclosure in the Public Interest Policy
2
Guidance on Handling External Enquiries
1
Handwriting Policy
1
Harassment at School Policy
1
Health & Safety Policy & Procedure - Health & Safety Statement
3
Healthy Schools Policy
2
ICT Policy and Procedures Handbook
2
Learning Support (SEND) Policy
2
(includes Intimate Care Policy and School Offer)
Licensing Guidance
1
Appendix: Exceptions to Copyright: Education & Teaching (IPO
1
March 2014)
Maternity Policy & Procedure
Mobile Telephone Policy
1
Newly Qualified Teacher Policy
2
OneBus Handbook
1
Outside Speaker Policy
1
Parent & Student Handbook
4
Paternity Policy
Performance Management Policy
2
Producing your School Prospectus and Meeting Regulations
2
Racial Harmony, Religious Tolerance and Political Bias Statement
1
Recruitment Policy & Procedure
2
Recruitment Policy Appendix: DfE Guidance Keeping Children
1
Safe in Education
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Date of Issue
November 2015
August 2004
September 2014
January 2015
January 2015
January 2015
May 2015
November 2015
January 2015
September 2015
January 2015
September 2015
September 2014
October 2013
April 2014
November 2015
June 2015
September 2010
September 2010
November 2014
May 2015
April 2013
November 2016
November 2008
September 2015
December 2007
October 2013
November 2015
April 2014
September 2014
January 2015
November 2015
January 2015
October 2013
2015-2016
September 2010
April 2014
October 2013
November 2015
April 2014
Registration of Independent Schools
School Improvement Planning Policy
Single Central Record
SEND - Learning Support (SEND) Policy including
SMSC (Including British Values) Policy
School Offer and Learning Support Guidelines
Showering Facilities – Best Practice Guidance
Social Media Policy
Staff Handbook - Staff Health & Safety Guide
Sustainability & Environmental Policy
Teaching & Learning Policy (includes Homework, Display and
Marking)
Transfer of Pupils Guidance
Uniform Policy Primary & Secondary
Visitor Policy
Volunteers – Code of Conduct
Work Experience Policy
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January 2015
July 2015
November 2014
September 2015
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May 2015
September 2015
April 2014
November 2014
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18. Learning Support – SEN and AGT
Special Educational Needs (SEN) is considered to be any student who requires specialised and professional
attention above and beyond the individual attention already afforded to students in the normal course of
events.
Berkeley Campus has a positive policy towards all students at the school, whatever their aptitude, ability or
background. Full provision is made within the school’s capacity to cater for SEN. Our aim is that any
student with a learning difficulty should be assisted in such a way as to enable them to achieve their full
potential.
Fulfilment of Potential
Some students may be identified with high intellectual abilities or specific aptitudes (Able, Gifted and
Talented) and therefore may benefit from extra teaching provision in order to stimulate interest and
achievement. The policy at Berkeley Campus is that extra resources, where and when available, will be
engaged to stimulate such students’ learning capability to its full potential. Sympathetic and trained
personnel, including a qualified SENCO, are available to provide both educational assistance and pastoral
care to students who have specific difficulties or disorders which hinder their learning.
19. Parent – School Cooperation
Parents are encouraged to maintain a detailed interest in all aspects of their child’s education and to advise
the school of any concerns they may have. A working partnership between school and parents is highly
desirable if education is to be effective. Good communication channels greatly assist in securing this aim
and early communication often prevents later problems.
Parents are also expected to support the authority of the school in upholding school rules and policies. Any
disciplinary action implemented in accordance with the behaviour management plan will be much more
effective if it has the support of the parents. Parental support is particularly relevant in providing a positive
attitude towards education and by encouraging children to complete all tasks to the best of their ability and
on time.
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The student planner is an important communication tool between teachers and parents. Parents should
inspect it each week so that they can see how their child is progressing and then sign it. Parents need to be
aware of all homework and other commitments and may use the planner to convey messages and concerns
to teachers.
The school management will seek to keep parents and other interested persons informed of relevant
matters via a newsletter and/or parents meetings when any will be able to air views, ask questions or offer
suggestions relating to school procedure or other matters.
20. Contacting the School
Parents may contact the school by telephone, letter or student planner as appropriate. Letters relating to a
request for future leave, reasons for past absences or academic issues should be addressed to the Senior
Teacher. Likewise, matters relating to policy, procedures and discipline and the like should be addressed to
the Senior Teacher, or one of the Trustees.
21. Reports and Open Evenings
The school send one full and two progress reports for each student during the school year. These reports
will provide parents with details of their child’s progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught.
There will be at least one parents’ afternoon for parent/teacher consultations, enabling parents to discuss
their child’s progress face to face with the teachers. Parents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of
this opportunity to show support for their child’s education.
The school will periodically undergo an in-depth government inspection. Following all Section 162A
Inspections the school will send a full copy of the Inspection Report to every parent of a child at the school.
22. Insurance
Berkeley Campus is fully covered for Public, Products, Employers and Professional Liabilities. In addition,
cover is in place for teacher’s illness and accidents as well as temporary re-location costs in the event of
serious damage to the property.
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23. Organisation Chart
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Berkeley Castle
Primary Climbing Frame
Newsletters
Public Speaking
Community Police Visit (PSHE)
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Cross phase Science lesson Y5/Y6
Q
Food & Nutrition
Edward Jenner’s House, Berkeley
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Copy of this Prospectus can be found at http://berkeley.focusschool.com/downloads/Prospectus/
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