Prospectus

Wingfield Academy

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Welcome to Wingfield

Wingfield Academy

We share the same vision:

to raise our students’

self-esteem and to providethem with everything they

need to be successful.

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Wingfield is a well-respected Academy whichlies at the heart of the Learning Community.Working in partnership with local businesses,our primary schools, community forums, post16 providers and other secondary schools, theAcademy is able to offer an extensive range ofopportunities to young people, providingexcellent facilities for all our students toachieve their potential.

Our Academy building offers state-of-the-art ICT provisionto support our well-equipped curriculum areas. The site alsoprovides a range of sporting facilities, workshops, a theatrefacility, which is also used as a community performancevenue, and a horticultural training centre for use by studentsand the wider community of Rotherham. Off-site provisionin construction at the Greasbrough Vocational Centre isavailable to Wingfield students as well as those across theLocal Authority.

The Academy has seen considerable improvements inacademic achievement and standards, raising the attainmentand aspirations of students at all levels and abilities over thelast four years. Governors set ambitious targets at both keystages, employing rigorous strategies to monitor progresstowards these.

An inclusive policy for all ensures that Wingfield strives toguarantee a broader balanced education for students withdisabilities, from ethnic minorities and for vulnerable students.

The level of care, support and guidance for students wasdescribed by Ofsted in November 2010 as ‘Outstanding’.

The very positive ethos of the Academy has its foundationsin developing mutual respect, entrepreneurship, integrity andpersonal independence. We believe, whole heartedly, that:

Together Everyone Achieves More

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Welcome toWingfield Academy

Welcome to Wingfield

All groups of students

make goodprogress and achieve

well across the college in

both academicand vocational

programmes.

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Mission Statement

Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Academywill be at the leading

edge of educational innovation, valuing theunique talents, skills,

achievements andambitions of our learners. We will work collaboratively

with our communitycreating a culture whichpromotes challenge, respect,dignity and self-worth.

We will provide an inclusivelearning environment

where each individual isinspired to achieve the

highest standards.We value creativity,

business and enterprise.

MissionStatement

Together Everyone Achieves More

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Welcome from the Headteacher

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Dear Parent/Carer

I am proud to be the Executive Head teacherof Wingfield Academy and would like towelcome you to our school. Wingfield pridesitself in its provision of a wide range ofopportunities and experiences which allowyoung people to achieve and succeed. OurYear seven curriculum fully embracescreativity and enterprise developing skills,knowledge and understanding which provide astrong foundation for future learning.

At Wingfield we are committed to delivering the bestpossible education within our learning community and westrive continually to achieve high standards in everything wedo. In a building which supports learning and teaching, withan investment in new technologies, we are able to offer apersonalised curriculum fit for the 21st Century, giving everyyoung person the chance to shine.

Recognised by Ofsted for its care of young people: ‘Care,guidance and support are outstanding’, the college is inclusivein its outlook and innovative in its engagement with students,parents and the wider community, including its developmentof strong partnerships with local schools and businesses.

With a team of committed and hard working staff beside meI look forward to working with you. We recognise theenormous contribution that you as parents and carers make

in supporting your child’s learning. Together we will all aspireto provide a secure, safe and caring learning environment atcollege and at home, where every child matters, achievestheir potential and where no child is left behind.

Our Mission Principles are:

• All students making good progress. • No underperforming cohorts.• All teachers delivering at least good learning.• All students safe, ready, respectful and dignified• All school staff and departments moving to, at least, thenext level of successful performance.

I know you will concur with our beliefs that:

Together Everyone Achieves More

Russell Heritage Headteacher

Welcome fromthe Headteacher

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Considerable thought has been given to thecontent and delivery of the curriculum at both keystages. There are also some innovative features tothe curriculum for younger students. Theseinclude the development of interesting cross-curricular and thematic approach, designed toextend students’ critical thinking skills. Specialevents, visits and activities enrich the curriculumexperiences for all students as they provideincreasing engagement and motivation forstudents of all abilities.

Key Stage 3English, Mathematics, Science, Music, PE, Design Technology, Art, aModern Foreign Language and Personal, Social, Careers andCitizenship Education, which incorporates Religious Education, aretaught as discrete subjects in Y7. History, Geography, InformationTechnology (ICT), are delivered through the QUEST curriculum.Students will either learn French or Spanish as their modern foreignlanguage when they join the Academy; all students will participatein business, enterprise and citizenship activities to further enhancekey employability skills.

Key Stage 4At the end of Key Stage 3 parents, students and teachers consulton prospective pathways of study for Key Stage 4. All studentsstudy a compulsory core of national curriculum subjects to GCSE.These include: Maths, English Language, Single Science, PE, ICT andRE and PSHCE.

The Academy provides a series of twilight classes and earlymorning classes for a small number of students who wish toincrease their range of qualifications. Students will be involved inpersonalised programmes and must be prepared to organise andmanage their own learning. Students are also expected to attendadditional revision classes prior to examinations and are providedwith access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) containing abreadth of support materials via the internet. Research facilities arealways available within the Academy at the end of the day until 4.30pm.

Religious EducationWingfield delivers a compulsory programme of Religious Education.The programme complies with the Rotherham AgreedSyllabus(2011), includes a study of Christianity and at least twoother principal religions with significant local presence. All studentsin Y10 and 11 follow the Edexcel GCSE short course or full coursesyllabus. Both key stages address ethics and morals. The study ofother religions raises student awareness of and concern for others.Parents are at liberty to withdraw their child from ReligiousEducation, and we would ask that should they wish to do so, anapplication is made in writing to the Headteacher.

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Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching

Students enjoy their lessons.

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Wingfield staff and teachers, with responsibilityfor supporting students with specific educationalneeds, maintain close relationships with ourprimary partner schools.

Students requiring extra support within the classroom or in asmall group context have their learning needs assessed as part ofan ongoing review programme within the SEN Code of Practice.

Some students are provided with individual education plans,pastoral plans or behaviour support plans to address their needs.It is recognised that a student may, at any time, have difficultiesthat inhibit learning and the Academy takes responsibility toidentify and address such difficulties.

Students with physical disabilities are integrated into mainstreamclasses as far as possible. Parents are routinely contacted whendifficulties are identified and plans put into place.

Students with other specific needs are also integrated intomainstream classes and are provided with support on anindividual basis or in small groups, depending on circumstance.

Students with special talents and aptitudes are encouraged andchallenged to develop at a pace appropriate to their ability. Westrongly believe in working in partnership with parents/carers.

The Academy is supported by external agencies such as thelearning support and behavioural support services, and networkswith other local schools, colleges and universities to provideadditional opportunity and enhancement for our most ablestudents.

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This is a school that works hard,

and mostly successfully, to meetthe needs of all students’

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Supporting Students with SpecialEducational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

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Student Wellbeing

We share the same vision: to raise our

students’ self-esteem and

to provide them with everything

they need to be successful.Wingfield Teacher, Ofsted 2010

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A recent development has been the introductionof 5 Year Team Leaders (YTL). Each YTL isresponsible for ensuring outstanding behaviour,attendance, attitude to learning and progress ismade by the students within their year group.This is a considerable investment for theAcademy, however we truly believe these newappointments will make a fundamentaldifference to the wellbeing and attainment ofstudents at Wingfield Academy.

The Academy provides a safe, orderly and supportiveenvironment for students, parents and staff. The behaviour forlearning policy, which is applied in accordance with all Academypolicies, is underpinned by an effective and well-preparedpastoral care system that clarifies structures for student supportand development.

The Academy operates a linear tutor group system wherestudents of the same group are placed together. At Key Stage 4tutoring is discrete for Y10 and Y11. Tutors are responsible forchecking progress and target setting with students in their formgroups at both key stages. Tutors are the first port of call whenissues arise. At Key Stage 4 students are given the opportunityto apply to be peer mentors and senior students, takingresponsibility for their peers’ wellbeing.

The Academy has trained peer mentors who are able to listento and support those students with social difficulties. Fully trainedstaff are involved in mentoring when appropriate.

Peer mentoring is an integral part of the Academy. Older peerswork with younger students to support aspects of their learningand to help them socialise. Equally they coach in sport andthrough the junior sports award are able to enthuse students inour primary feeder schools to participate in physical activity.

Connexions and Careers services are actively involved with thestudents at both key stages through PSHCE; all students at KeyStage 4 will have personal interviews which parents may attendwith their children. Parents are regularly consulted about theirchild’s progress and potential barriers to learning. A series ofparent consultation evenings, academic reports and interviews,ensure that information regarding student progress iscommunicated at several points throughout the year.

Student Wellbeing

StudentWellbeing

Relationships between

teachers and students and

between students

themselves are very good.Ofsted November 2010

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Care, guidance and support

are outstanding and

demonstrate the college’s

inclusive nature.

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Sports Awardpresented byHoward Webb.

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Academy Life

An impeccably high standard of personalappearance is expected of students and staffalike. As an Academy specialising in businessand enterprise we believe in an ethos whichreflects efficiency, fairness, encouragement,appreciation and success, is promotedthrough positive first impressions. With thefull support of parents Wingfield has adopteda rigorous policy with regard to our code ofconduct including uniform.

Students are encouraged to travel to the Academy on footor by bicycle. If they cycle it is recommended that studentswear appropriate protection such as helmets, with theoption to hire lockers in the Academy to secure such itemsif they wish to do so.

For out-of-school events and trips we provide transport.Parents may be asked for voluntary contributions to coversome curricular activities during the Academy day and willalways be informed by letter of a proposed visit or activity.The Governors and the Academy will endeavour tosupport students in cases of genuine financial difficulty.

All relevant information can be accessed on the Academywebsite.

Academy Life

Wingfield is a

‘thinking college’in which students come first

and in which

complacencyhas no part.

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Academy Life

All students thrive in the safeand secure environment provided.

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The Academy offers a breadth of extracurricular activities, which enhance thecurriculum and enrich students’ personalexperiences. Educational visits runthroughout the year and through all yeargroups and include: day visits, residentialopportunities at both key stages. Activitiesbegin in Year 7 to support the vibrant learningprogramme that has been designed to engagestudents on entry.

ExtraCurricularActivities

Extra Curricular Activities

Parents and carers… are most positive about

the college’s strategies to ensure

that each individual can take full part in

everything which Wingfield offers them.

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Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU

www.wingfield.rotherham.sch.uk

Telephone: 01709 513002Fax: 01709 511196E-mail: office@wingfields.org

As a member of the Wingfield LearningCommunity Partnership we are committed to:

• All students making at least good progress.

• No underperforming child.

• All teachers delivering at least good learning.

• All schools moving to at least the next levelof successful performance.

Wingfield Learning Community Partnership

Mission Statement

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