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CONTACT INFORMATION

Kingsbury School & Sports College is a maintained 11-16 community school with 900 students on roll. Head teacher: Ms C O’Driscoll (B.Ed Hons, NPQH) Chair of Governors: Miss T Stevens

Kingsbury School & Sports College Kingsbury Road Erdington Birmingham B24 8RE Tel: 0121-373 1080 Fax: 0121-306 4877

Email: enquiry@kingsbury.bham.sch.uk Website: www.kingsbury.bham.sch.uk

LOCATION

The school is situated on Kingsbury Road, very close to the junction with Bromford Lane and Wood End Road in Erdington. The school is conveniently placed and is served by a number of main bus routes.

THE A– Z MAP REFERENCE IS: 5G 85

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ABOUT US

Kingsbury School and Sports College is one of the most improved schools in Birmingham and academic results have increased significantly in the last two years. The school is a vibrant, multicultural community which serves the children and young people of Erdington and the surrounding area. The school has received a number of accolades and awards including: Leading Aspect Awards for the Curriculum and Inclusion; Artsmark—Gold; Healthy Schools; Investors in People—Silver; Most Improved Schools; Gifted and Talented Lead School; National College, Leadership Development School. These awards recognise the progress that the school has made. Ofsted judged the school to be ’good with outstanding features’ in 2010, with particular praise given to the high quality care, guidance and support offered to students. Kingsbury School and Sports College benefits from excellent resources and facilities, including a brand new 3G all weather floodlit sports pitch. There is continued investment in developing the school site and improving the learning environment for our students.

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EXAMINATION RESULTS 2010/2011

GCSE RESULTS 2010/2011

RESULTS ACHIEVED BY STUDENTS IN YEAR 11

% Entered for 5+ GCSEs

% Achieving 5+ A*-C

% Achieving 5+ A*-G

% Achieving 5+A*-C

(including English &

Maths)

% Achieving at least 1

qualification

100% 91% 97% 49% 100%

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ADMISSIONS

Kingsbury School & Sports College follows the Birmingham Local Authority Admissions policy which is available at your Primary School. In September 2011 the admission limit was 180 students, 396 expressions of interest in Kingsbury School were recorded on the Secondary Preference Form. If you are unable to visit the school for the Open Evening on Thursday 15th September 2011 we are hosting Open Mornings on Tuesday 13th and 20th September and Thursday 15th and 22nd September. Please contact the school to book your place.

ATTENDANCE

For the reporting period September 2010 - May 2011 The number of registered students of compulsory school age on roll for at least one session : 900 -Total percentage attendance:92% -The percentage of half days missed through authorised absence:4.4% -The percentage of half days missed through unauthorised absence : 3.3%

DESTINATIONS

Details of routes taken by our pupils 160 pupils left Kingsbury School in June 2011

School governors, Connexions staff, business representatives and parents are involved in the continuing development of the work-related curriculum and careers education and guidance programmes for all students in the school.

Employment 2.2%

Further Education 90.2%

Unemployment (available to work) 4.4%

Moved Out of Area/Unknown 1.65%

Unemployment (unavailable to work)

1.1%

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THE SCHOOL DAY

Students are expected to be in their lesson when the school day begins at 8:45 am. The school building is open from 7.45am, for pupils who arrive in school early. The school has a flexible week with a later finish (4.00pm) on Mondays and an earlier finish on Fridays (1.30pm)

Leisure Centre and other activities will be available on Fridays until 3.00pm for those students who need to stay in school. After school clubs will run from 3.00-4.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

At Kingsbury School & Sports College we encourage and reward good attendance and punctuality.

Day/time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

07.45-08.30 Breakfast available in the canteen

08.45-09.45 Lesson 1

09.45-10.45 Lesson 2

10.45-11.00 Tutorial/assembly

11.00-11.30 First Break

11.30-12.30 Lesson 3

12.30-13.30 Lesson 4

13.30-14.00 1.30 finish Second Break

14.00-15.00 Lesson 5 After school clubs 15.00-16.00 Lesson 6 After school clubs

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THE SCHOOL YEAR

Term dates 2011-12

Autumn term 2011 Spring term 2012 Summer term 2012

Monday 5th September Wednesday 4th January Tuesday 16th April

to to to

Friday 21st October Friday 10th February Friday 1st June

~ HALF TERM ~ ~ HALF TERM ~ ~ HALF TERM ~

Monday 31st October Monday 20th February Monday 10th June

to to to

Friday 16th December Friday 30th April Friday 20th July

INSET Days Five days will be organised throughout the year, parents will be informed once dates have been confirmed at least a month in advance Holidays should not be taken during term time especially during school examinations. Such requests will not be authorised and will therefore count as unauthorised absence.

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WHAT IS TAUGHT?

The school has 6 x 1 hour lessons on Monday, 5 x 1 hour lessons on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 4 x 1 hour on Friday - the equivalent of a 25 hour taught curriculum per week. During the year the curriculum may occasionally be suspended to allow for special events such as cross curricular projects, educational visits and visiting speakers.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7, 8 and 9)

Students study: English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Physical Education, Religious Education, Design Technology, Drama, Art, Learning 4 Life, French and Spanish. Individual music lessons are also available. In addition, Year 7 students spend 2 periods a week with their tutors following a specially designed ‘Learning 4 Life’ programme which supports their work in all other curriculum areas. Year 7 students will also be working on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. The IB supports the school curriculum and provides an additional dimension to learning through the study of 5 key areas: community and service, human ingenuity, environments, and health and social education. These areas are taught as themes which are reflected in all subjects across the curriculum. The IB provides a framework that encourages students to embrace and understand

the connections between traditional subjects and the real world. The IB Programme

is designed to help students develop positive attitudes to learning and become

critical and reflective thinkers who are well equipped for effective participation in

modern society. Students will learn key skills to prepare them for Key Stage 4 and

beyond.

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WHAT IS TAUGHT?

Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10 and 11) Most courses in Key Stage 4 lead to GCSE certificates. Others qualification we offer are: GCSE double award; BTEC and OCR Certificates and Diplomas; vocational double award GCSE; Entry Level Certificates and Asdan Youth Awards. All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, and Religious Education. The remainder of the timetable includes optional subjects based on guided choice. The aim is to provide appropriate academic and vocational courses which offer a variety of qualifications to extend and challenge each student. Students follow a range of pathways through KS4, according to their aptitude, interests and abilities. Current option choices include: Triple Science, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Art, Engineering, Travel and Tourism, Media Studies, ICT, Business Education, French, Spanish, Certificate of Personal Effectiveness, Catering, Health and Social Care, Construction, Motor Vehicles Studies, Music Technology, Beauty Therapy. All students also participate in enrichment activities and enterprise days scheduled throughout the year and work placements as part of their KS4 programme.

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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Kingsbury school and Sports College offers a wide range of sporting activities. We have excellent sports facilities at the school, which we are available at break times and before and after school. The activities vary depending on the season and term. Most of the sports activities are an extension of lessons taught within the Physical Education department. These include: football, netball, hockey, gymnastics, table tennis and cricket. The Ice Gym is available for use after school and clubs such as trampolining and cheerleading as also offered. In year 7 all students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor

educational activities, including mountain biking, abseiling, climbing, kayaking,

trekking and orienteering through the year 7 camp and adventures day. The

school is also one of few schools in Birmingham to offer students the chance to go

skiing. This has been running for a number of years and is very popular. The

Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme runs in KS4 giving student the chance to

achieve the Bronze Award.

Not all clubs are sports based. We also have debating, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), chess, film, drama and library clubs to name but a few. KS4 students also have the opportunity to attend extra coursework and revision sessions in preparation for the GCSE examinations. Here at Kingsbury – there is something for everyone!

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PROVISION FOR STUDENTS WITH SEN OR DISABILITIES

From September 2002, it has been unlawful for schools and Local Authorities to discriminate against disabled pupils in their admissions and exclusions policies, education and associated services. As a school that has embedded inclusive cultures and practices, we are carrying out our legal duties in respect to SEN/D students.

The school will consider the requirements of current and future disabled pupils by

making reasonable enquiries to find out whether children currently on roll, as well

as those seeking admission, have a disability. We will always consider access

issues when planning any work involving the alteration or improvement of school

premises. We will make every effort to improve access for disabled people with

funding sources linked to ensure the maximum benefit.

The SEN Framework is designed to meet the special educational needs of individual children, some of whom may be disabled, who need provision that is additional to or different from what is normally available in schools maintained by the Local Educational Authority. In general, a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs should have the opportunity to be educated in a mainstream school unless the parents do not want this or it will affect the provision of efficient education for other children Kingsbury School and Sports College will ensure that we adhere to the SEN framework. Parents of prospective students who have additional needs should contact the Inclusion team at the school to discuss.

The school follows the procedures recommended by the Local Authority in dealing with issues of child protection. We have a designated senior professional for Child Protection and number of other trained staff. The school achieved an ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted for its safeguarding procedures.

CHILD PROTECTION

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PACER SCHEME

Kingsbury School and Sports College encourages all students to develop five key

personal qualities which will support their learning and social development. These

are known as PACER. Students are rewarded for demonstrating these qualities both

in and out of lessons using our Vivo Miles reward system.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of student leadership

activities such as being a form representative; a member of the school council; peer

mentor; prefect; sports leader; key stage captain; head boy/girl. Students receive

training to undertake their roles and take part in activities which range from leading

a primary school sports event, or supporting transition activities to giving talks and

presentations at parents’ meetings.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

The five KSSC qualities

Participation

Achievement

Citizenship

Endeavour

Responsibility

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All students are expected to be prepared for learning. This means being on time, in uniform, with equipment, and ready to cooperate with others. In and out of lessons they should follow staff instructions, show care and consideration for their peers and take responsibility for their own behaviour. To help them do this we offer rewards to encourage positive behaviour The school has recently launched a new Reward System called Vivo Miles (Vivo). Vivo is a revolutionary new way of keeping all pupils motivated to earn rewards and work towards their potential. It works along the lines of a supermarket ‘club card’. Pupils earn points called ‘Vivos’, that can be cashed in for a whole selection of rewards from trips to queue jump passes. Top earners will be presented with Gold Vivo cards and a whole range of privileges as a result. An automatic text messaging system lets you know when your child has been rewarded. In addition, each pupil has an account which is updated immediately and can be accessed by you and your child at any time you wish. The school recognises that students are more motivated and responsive when they are encouraged and their achievements are rewarded and celebrated. As a school, we should take all opportunities to praise students and to develop a culture where praise is something that everyone wants to be part of. Students are rewarded in a variety of ways, through verbal praise, letters home, stickers, Vivo Miles and receiving awards at presentation events. Students will be also receive Vivo Miles for good attendance and punctuality. .

Creating a Positive Climate for Learning

BEHAVIOUR POLICY - REWARDS

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The school wants to give all students an opportunity to succeed and therefore students who disrupt the learning of others or behave inappropriately out of lessons need to be sanctioned using the following stages: Stage 1 A range of low level sanctions are employed to deal with low level behaviour problems. These include: verbal warning, short detention (10mins) or break detention (20 mins).

Stage 2 If problems continue then the student will be referred to the appropriate Curriculum or Achievement Leader. They may apply the next level of sanction e.g. longer detention (30-60mins), departmental report card or isolate the student for the rest of the lesson. A standard letter is available to inform parents of detention and at least 24 hours notice should be given. Stage 3 If disruption is at such a level as to cause serious concern, the issue will be referred to the appropriate Achievement Leader or patrol staff who isolate the student before considering the next steps. This may involve contact with parents, isolation for the day or short exclusion (2-5 days). Students could be placed on a whole school report with clear targets for improvement. Stage 4: Persistent poor behaviour will be referred to the Director of Key Stage or Deputy Headteacher and is likely to lead to time in the Learning Zone or a longer exclusion (over 5 days) . Outside agencies may be involved through the Inclusion Team. Attendance and Punctuality All students are expected to attend school each day on time. Where attendance is a cause for concern referrals will be made to our Attendance Officer or the Education Social Worker (ESW). Poor punctuality is dealt with by the school’s Achievement Team. Exclusion Kingsbury School and Sports College is an inclusive school which worked hard to prevent exclusion. However, in some cases exclusion must be used where there has been a serious or persistent breach of the school’s behaviour policy.

BEHAVIOUR POLICY - SANCTIONS

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SCHOOL LUNCHES

All students are expected to stay on the school site at lunchtime. Your child will be issued with a plastic card, similar to a debit card. This card stops the need for students to carry cash daily, allows parents to limit how much a child can spend each day and can give a breakdown of the items purchased, if required. Money can be credited to the card using the machines in the school canteen. This can be done before morning school (the canteen opens at 7.30 am) or during morning break. Cash is placed directly into the machine, cheques (made payable to Chartwells) can be given to the catering manager, Mrs Holland.

Children receiving free school meals will automatically have their cards credited with the cost of a school meal, which must be spent on a daily basis and only during first or second break. However, additional money can be placed on these cards if parents wish. The card shows the child’s photograph, therefore, if it is lost or stolen, no other student is able to use it. Any lost or damaged cards must be reported to Mrs Holland and there will be a small charge for a replacement card. Drinks are not provided as part of the free school meal allowance. Water and fruit squash is provided free of charge. This is so that students can use all of their free school meal entitlement to purchase food.

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All students need to attend school appropriately dressed and we hope parents will support us in our high expectations for school uniform. All items of clothing and belongings should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Make-up is not appropriate for school and should not be worn. The following items are acceptable: A wristwatch One pair of small earrings For health and safety reasons the following items are not allowed in school: Necklaces and bracelets Large sovereign type rings or those with stones Large hoop or ‘dangly’ earrings Facial piercings No hooded tops, patterned jumpers or baseball caps are allowed Hairstyles should be appropriate and sensible, hair colours should be within the natural spectrum.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED NOT TO BRING EXPENSIVE PERSONAL ITEMS INTO SCHOOL. THIS INCLUDES MOBILE PHONES, HAND HELD COMPUTER GAMES AND PERSONAL MUSIC PLAYERS. SCHOOL WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY IF SUCH ITEMS ARE LOST/STOLEN.

At Kingsbury School & Sports College students have to move from one specialist teaching space to another. They have to carry their possessions with them, therefore a suitable school bag is required. The basic school equipment which each student needs is : Pen Pencil Ruler Eraser Planner

Lockers are available to students for a deposit of £5.00

EQUIPMENT

UNIFORM

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BOYS’ UNIFORM

Ties & badges are on sale from the school

Trousers : Plain navy, dark grey or black of normal cut and style Shirt : White with collar Tie : School tie Pullover/Cardigan (optional) : Plain navy blue with school badge Footwear : Plain black NO coloured logos or stripes Blazer : Navy blue with school badge (compulsory) Outdoor Coat : Plain and dark INDOOR PE KIT Shirt : Blue Kingsbury polo shirt Shorts : Blue Kingsbury shorts Socks : Blue Kingsbury socks Training Shoes - NON marking Optional blue Kingsbury tracksuit bottom/Navy blue tracksuit bottoms OUTDOOR PE KIT Rugby Shirt : Long sleeved Kingsbury top Socks : Blue Kingsbury socks Shorts : Blue Kingsbury shorts Football Boots Shin Pads Towel Optional blue Kingsbury tracksuit bottom/navy

blue tracksuit bottoms The compulsory package costs £30.00 for both tops, shorts and socks. Additional £13.00 for tracksuit bottoms.

Main suppliers for

uniform and kit:

Clive Marks:

0121 459 4599

● Gogna

0121 523 5572

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GIRLS’ UNIFORM

Skirt : Plain navy blue of normal cut and knee length Trousers : Plain navy, dark grey or black of normal cut and style Blouse : White with collar Tie : School tie Pullover/Cardigan (optional): Plain navy blue with school badge Footwear : Plain black low heeled footwear NO coloured logos or stripes Leg wear : Plain dark socks. Natural coloured plain tights Blazer : Navy blue with school badge (compulsory) Outdoor Coat: Plain and dark

Headscarves worn for religious observance must be plain navy blue or black. INDOOR PE KIT Skirt : Pleated, navy blue Shirt : Blue Kingsbury polo shirt Shorts : Blue Kingsbury shorts Socks : Blue Kingsbury socks Plimsolls or Training Shoes - NON marking Optional blue Kingsbury tracksuit bottom/ Navy

blue tracksuit bottoms

OUTDOOR PE KIT Rugby Shirt : Long sleeved Kingsbury top Socks : Blue Kingsbury socks Shorts : Blue Kingsbury shorts Football Boots Towel Shin Pads Optional blue Kingsbury tracksuit bottom/navy blue tracksuit bottom.

The compulsory package costs £30.00 for both tops, shorts and socks. Additional £13.00 for tracksuit bottoms.

Main suppliers for

uniform and kit:

Clive Marks:

0121 459 4599

● Gogna

0121 523 5572

Ties & badges are on sale from

the school