HAbErdASHErS’ ASkE’S FEdErATIONThree schools one vision

THE HIGHEST STANdArdS OF ACAdEMIC ExCELLENCE

HATCHAMC O L L E G E

HAbErdASHErS’ ASkE’S HATCHAM COLLEGE 1. Upper School

PepysRoad,NewCross,London,SE145SF

2. Middle School JerninghamRoad,NewCross,SE145NY

3. Hatcham Temple Grove HunsdonRoad,SE145RD

4. College Sports Field St.AsaphRoad,Nunhead,SE42ED

Telephone: 020 7652 9500Fax: 020 7652 9520www.haaf.org.uk

HATCHAMC O L L E G E

HaberdasHers’ aske’s FederationThree schools one vision

HATCHAMCOLLEGE

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HATCHAMC O L L E G E

THE HiGHEsT sTAndArdOf ACAdEMiC EXCELLEnCE

HABERDASHERS’ASKE’S FEDERATIONTHREE SCHOOLS ONE VISION

Welcome to the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation. Our three Academies provide an education for children aged 3 – 18 in South London. We have been educating young people in this part of

London since 1876 and throughout that time our approach has been epitomised by high standards and academic excellence, a tradition that continues today. Our values of aspiration and achievement, personal responsibility, self-discipline and mutual respect are evident in all our work and result in young people who develop and grow as independent, resourceful and resilient individuals.

Our commitment is that, working in partnership with you, we can ensure your child gets the best possible start in life. All children and young people who attend our schools have the opportunity to gain academic qualifications to equip them well for the next stage of their life, but we provide so much more than that. Our vision is that by the time young people leave us they will have experienced a whole range of opportunities that not only build their mind, but also build their character. As a result they are fully prepared to be successful in their adult lives as workers, as parents and as partners.

Adrian Percival – Chief Executive

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME

Hatcham College is a specialist music and ICT College, educating children from nursery to sixth form through the use of excellent, innovative, personalised learning and specialist teaching. Exceptional support is provided to enable all children to achieve their full potential. Haberdashers’ Aske’s tradition is an integral part of every child’s lifelong learning at Hatcham College. Our young people enjoy their time at the College and this is reflected in their behaviour and attitude towards their learning and to the community as a whole. Hatcham College is hugely popular with parents and children and brings stability and self-esteem to all involved.

Hatcham College provides a safe, rigorous and challenging learning environment for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to develop as well-adjusted young adults. Our expectations are extremely high in terms of pupil achievement, behaviour and uniform and we insist that pupils behave respectfully toward others and their environment.

I believe that Hatcham has a great deal to offer your child and I hope that you agree. I look forward to meeting you and working with you over the coming years in ensuring the very best for your child.

Declan Jones – Principal

“TEACHinG is OuTsTAndinG. LEssOns invAriAbLy CApTurE sTudEnTs’ EnTHusiAsM fOr LEArninG And prOGrEss is rApid.”

— OfsTEd January 2014 —

prinCipAL’sWELCOME

“pEOpLE CAn’T bELiEvE THAT My sOn pLAys THE CLArinET, pErfOrMs in THE OpErA, is in THE ruGby TEAM And dOEs THE duKE Of EdinburGH AWArd.”

— pArEnT —

sTATEMEnT Of vALuEs, AiMs & ETHOs

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation is a Federation of three all-through schools each at the heart of its community that share a vision for the education of children and young people. Our vision is built from our values of aspiration and achievement, personal responsibility, self-discipline and mutual respect. We are forward-looking and value innovation, but always within the context of our long tradition of providing excellent education. Based upon these values, we aim to ensure all the children and young people who come to our schools:

• Are happy and safe at school and are able to learn successfully within a supportive environment.

• Are able to achieve their full potential personally, academically and socially.

• Develop and grow as independent, resourceful and resilient individuals.

• Are equipped with the skills, qualifications and love of learning they will need to be successful in the world they will join as adults.

We will achieve these aims by providing a safe environment where all children and young people can succeed and through:

• Provision of a curriculum that is stretching, relevant and provides each student with the opportunity to excel.

• High expectations of every member of our community.

• Excellent teaching, leading to the highest standards of academic excellence.

• The best standards of behaviour based upon our values of mutual respect, self-discipline and self-confidence.

• A respect for tradition that embraces innovation and challenge.

THE COLLEGE OFFERS ALL CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

“i AM prOud TO ATTEnd A COLLEGE THAT HAs suCH HiGH EXpECTATiOns And sTAndArds.”

— sTudEnT —

yEAr 7

It is important to us that our year 7 students feel happy and safe and are able to learn within a supportive environment.

The College offers, wherever possible, single-sex teaching in years 7 – 11. It is the view of the Federation that students in the secondary phase learn more effectively in single-sex classes. However, the benefits of a co-educational community are recognised and all house, enrichment and extra-curricular activities are co-educational. The achievement of boys and girls is equally matched and we aim to satisfy the aspirations and goals of all our students.

The best standards of behaviour are expected based on our values of mutual respect, self-discipline and self-confidence; and these high standards encourage respect for tradition while embracing innovation by joining up learning and opening up the world.

We see parents as partners in the education of their children and will keep them informed of their child’s progress regularly at each stage of their education.

OUR STUDENTS DEVELOP AND GROW INTO INDEPENDENT, RESOURCEFUL AND RESILIENT INDIVIDUALS.

“sTudEnTs ArE prOud TO ATTEnd THE COLLEGE And HiGHLy MOTivATEd TO dO THEir vEry bEsT.”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

The curriculum throughout the all-through school at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College is accessible, inclusive, challenging and flexible. It provides the opportunity for every student to excel, by instilling high expectations of every member of our community, while meeting the needs of the individual learner.

KEY STAGE 3 (KS3)

Students follow a traditional three-year curriculum in KS3. Setting, based largely on students’ KS2 SATS results is initially used in year 7 for mathematics, English and science, whilst other year 7 groups are of mixed ability. Specific learning difficulties are identified and other special needs addressed, including those of more able students. Nurture groups are a feature of our school, enabling the most challenged students to develop and attain academic success alongside their peers.

All students learn French, German or Spanish from year 7 to year 9. In year 8 the more able students will be able to study a second foreign language: French, German, Spanish, Mandarin or Latin.

Wherever setting operates there is regular monitoring to ensure that students are following a programme appropriate to their learning needs.

“OnE Of THE THinGs i LiKE is THAT yOu CAn nEvEr sAy in AsKE’s ‘i AM bOrEd’.”

— sTudEnT —

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KEY STAGE 4 (KS4)

In addition to the core subjects of English, mathematics, physical education and sciences, KS4 options are chosen. These are designed to provide a GCSE programme whereby the core is enriched by a choice of other subjects. We offer excellent advice to all students to determine the most appropriate GCSE options for them.

The work-related curriculum, which involves careers education, enterprise education and work experience, prepares students for the world of work.

REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT

At all stages, students’ progress is regularly assessed and reported to parents. On-going assessment is essential in developing a curriculum to suit the needs of all our students.

“sTudEnTs’ spiriTuAL, MOrAL, sOCiAL And CuLTurAL dEvELOpMEnT is OuTsTAndinG. THE prOMOTiOn Of rACiAL HArMOny WiTHin THE riCHLy divErsE COMMuniTy is EXEMpLAry. ”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

“THE pATTErn Of EXCEpTiOnAL prOGrEss is susTAinEd THrOuGH KEy sTAGEs 3 And 4. As A rEsuLT, THE prOpOrTiOn Of sTudEnTs GAininG fivE A* TO C pAssEs inCLudinG EnGLisH And MATHEMATiCs is WELL AbOvE AvErAGE. ”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

Every student benefits from the music specialism as staff work tirelessly to provide great opportunities both within the classroom and in enrichment activities. Our students are excellent ambassadors and have recently represented the College by performing in the London Symphony Orchestra, London Schools Symphony Orchestra, the London Youth Wind Band, an Independent Film Company, Midsummer Opera and the Choir of the Year competition.

There are many events involving Hatcham musicians held throughout an academic year. Students have performed in College and across London, bringing their talent to Southwark Cathedral, St John’s Smith Square, Haberdashers’ Hall, Queen Elizabeth’s Hall and the Royal Festival Hall.

‘The Stage’, the newspaper for the Arts has reviewed the standard of performances at Hatcham as, “astonishing”. There is much to celebrate in the quality of music provision and realisation at Hatcham College and we will continue to nurture the outstanding talents of our students.

HATCHAM COLLEGE, A SPECIALIST MUSIC COLLEGE, IS A HAPPY, VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY,

WITH A POSITIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING WHICH IS ENCOURAGED BY OUR DEDICATED STAFF.

MusiC spECiALisM

Career Guidance and Career Exploration are integral to a student’s development and growth at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College and serve as preparation for our students’ transition to adulthood. The presence of career-related activities provide the connection between learning and earning, equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to enter and thrive in the working world.

Work experience and educational visits are just two of the many ways in which the College liaises with business and industry to show the link between learning and earning. Our students also have the opportunity to attend career fairs, industry talks, insight days, career workshops and industry visits. We also offer an employability day in KS4 and an employability week in KS5, both career-related of which are led by industry experts, through our PSHCE provision. Some of our partners include Lewisham Education Business Partnership and HAYS staff.

WOrKEXpEriEnCE

“THE COLLEGE prOvidEs An EXCELLEnT rAnGE Of LEArninG OppOrTuniTiEs And AddiTiOnAL ACTiviTiEs THAT MAKE An OuTsTAndinG COnTribuTiOn TO sTudEnTs’ ACAdEMiC prOGrEss And pErsOnAL dEvELOpMEnT.”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

The College provides an extensive range of educational opportunities outside of the normal schedule of lessons. These are offered across all key stages and can take the form of after-school clubs and activities, house events, local and worldwide trips, sports events, music and drama productions and residential visits, including activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

Enrichment gives breadth and the opportunity for cross-curricular work within the College and provides a perfect opportunity for our older pupils to work with the primary children. The enrichment programme is a key element of our all-through curriculum. All pupils are expected to involve themselves fully in these additional activities.

“THE prinCipAL, sCHOOL LEAdErs And THE GOvErninG bOdy dO A HiGHLy EffECTivE JOb in MAinTAininG THE EXCELLEnT quALiTy Of TEACHinG And EnsurinG sTudEnTs’ OuTsTAndinG prOGrEss is susTAinEd.”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

EXTEndinG THECurriCuLuMEXpEriEnCE

EXTEndinG THECurriCuLuMEXpEriEnCE

Hatcham College encourages everyone to make positive contributions to the local and wider community. With strong links to national and international organisations and charities, the College provides many opportunities for trips and visits, enabling children to be given a wide perspective on

the world around them. The College is firmly rooted in the local community, providing master classes for primary schools. The College is used by various community groups which include church and sports groups amongst others.

COMMuniTy

“THE rACiAL HArMOny EvidEnT THrOuGHOuT THE COLLEGE, And THE undErsTAndinG And rEspECT sTudEnTs HAvE fOr THOsE WHO COME frOM OTHEr bACKGrOunds And CuLTurEs, ArE Of THE vEry HiGHEsT quALiTy.”

— OfsTEd 2014 —

HIGH EXPECTATION OF EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF HABERDASHERS

The Haberdashers’ Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies and has a long history closely connected to the development of the City of London. Arising from this, and in the 21st Century the Company plays a major role in the provision of support for education and is a vibrant participant in new educational initiatives. Alongside this, remains a continuing commitment to charitable work that continues to play an important part in the work of the Company. Education is of prime importance to The Haberdashers’ Company. The schools that it supports in the maintained and independent sectors are of the highest national standard academically and prepare pupils for a full life. The Haberdashers’ Company supports pupils, past and present, of the Company’s schools, other educational establishments and young people in education. The Company, as Trustee of the various educational charities that provide for the schools, is responsible for ensuring that the revenues are spent properly and that building projects are good value for money. The Company’s Education Committee maintains close links with the schools and is kept advised of broad educational issues and initiatives. The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation is a multi-academy trust and all information on governance can be found on the Federation website: www.haaf.org.uk

HABERDASHER’SASKE’S FEDERATIONTHREE SCHOOLS ONE VISION

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HABERDASHERS’ASKE’S FEDERATIONTHREE SCHOOLS ONE VISION

HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’SHATCHAM COLLEGE

Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF

Telephone: 0207 652 9510Fax: 020 7652 9520www.haaf.org.u k