Reporting to Parents
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student’s education is a shared responsibility between home and
school and we always strive for maximum co-operation and communication
between the two. Parents receive a detailed report on their child’s
progress each year and have the opportunity to meet with teaching staff
at an annual Parents’ Evening and Form Tutors at a Tutor Review Day.
A progress report card and a report will be issued at different points
in the year. Staff are willing to discuss student progress at all other
times during the year. (See Home-School Agreement)
Public Examination Entry Policy
The school
policy on examination entries is that all students who, in our professional
judgement, are likely to gain a pass grade, will be entered
for the appropriate examination. Students and parents are consulted prior
to entries being confirmed. Once a student has been entered for an examination
they are expected to complete all components of the course, otherwise the
cost of entry will be passed on to their parents.
Religious Education and Collective Worship
Religious
Education and collective worship are organised and taught so as to neither
exclude
nor offend anyone and to include and embrace everyone.
Calder High School is not affiliated to any particular religion or religious
denomination. The National Curriculum requires all students to take part
in Religious Education and collective worship unless withdrawn by parents
who, in the first instance, should contact the Headteacher to discuss any
concerns.
Complaints Procedure
Should parents have any complaint about an aspect of school life they are
asked to contact their child’s Form Tutor in the first instance.
Heads of Year and Deputy Headteachers are available to assist as necessary.
Should the outcome remain unsatisfactory, parents are asked to contact
the Headteacher. Complaints relating to the content of the curriculum
and matters relating to Religious Education and collective acts of worship
should be made to the Headteacher in the first instance. If a complaint
cannot be resolved at this level it may be referred to the Governing
Body by contacting the Clerk to the Governors, Christine Welch.
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Admissions
Admission to Calder High School is managed by Calderdale Education Authority. Information about admission to Years 7-11 and Calder VI.
Attendance Policy for pupils
All aspects of safeguarding pupils are taken into consideration.
Behaviour
Bullying
At Calder High School we are committed to providing a caring, friendly
and safe environment so pupils can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.
Charging and Remissions
This policy covers payments for school activities.
Charity Support
Suggested criteria for support to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups.
Child Protection
Protecting and safeguarding children policy
Computers
These regulations apply to the use of all Internet and e-mail facilities,
computers, workstations and any networks connecting them provided by the
school. (Acceptable Use Policy)
Curriculum
The range of subjects and activities provided at Calder High meets National
Curriculum requirements and offers students the opportunity to develop
individual interests that will prepare them for further education, training
or work.
Drugs
Policies on drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Calderdale's Whistleblowing Policy: adopted by Calder High School : June 2011 (for review Summer 2014)
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Equality
The school is currently revising its Equality Policies and will publish revised versions as per the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty. We will publish data annually that will set out how the school is meeting the General Public Sector Equality Duty to:
Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of all students, employees and all other persons who use the School premises is of the highest priority
Independent Learning (Homework) Policy
The aim is to develop the learning of all students by providing them with the experience of studying by themselves and using their initiative.
Inclusion
The educationally inclusive community is one that increases the participation of children, young people and adults in the process of learning.
Pastoral Care
In our community all are expected to show courtesy, consideration and
common sense in caring for others, for the school and for our local community.
Risk Assessment
Policy for school visits
Sex Education
Sex Education
is taught within science lessons and through the tutorial programme in accordance
with the National Curriculum.
Trips and Visits
Guidance for staff on school trips and visits.
Uniform
School dress code for Years 7 to 11: KS3 / KS4 / PE Kit
Violence and Aggression towards staff
The term ‘violence’ encompasses physical aggression, verbal abuse, and other forms of harassment to persons or property or other threatening behaviour, which may cause distress, demoralisation, fear and/or injury to individuals. |
