SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
2013—2014
SAINT BEDE’S
CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY
ACADEMY
Tel: 01724 861371
Email: admin@stbedesacademy.com
Diocese of Nottingham
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ST. BEDE’S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY
ACADEMY
COLLUM AVENUE
SCUNTHORPE
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
DN16 2TF
TELEPHONE:
(01724) 861371
FAX:
(01724) 280878
E-MAIL:
admin@stbedesacademy.com
HEADTEACHER:
Mrs M Travers
CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS:
Mr K Coyle
SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION:
Academy
NUMBER ON ROLL:
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THE GOVERNING BODY
St. Bede’s is a Catholic Voluntary Academy under The Northern Lincolnshire Catholic Academy
Trust. The Trustee is the Bishop of Nottingham, The Right Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP. A
majority of Governors is appointed by the Trustee. These Foundation Governors are drawn from the
parishes of Holy Souls, St. Bernadette’s, St. Mary’s (Brigg) and St. Norbert’s (Crowle).
Termination
of office
Foundation:
Chairman
Mr K Coyle
31.08.15
Vice Chairman
Mrs P Readhead
31.08.15
Foundation
Rev Canon E Jarosz
Mrs J Kelly
Mrs M Waldron
Mrs R Stapleton
Rev Father P Wade
Mrs K Matthews
31.10.15
30.04.16
31.07.17
30.11.14
31.12.15
31.08.16
Mrs H Fletcher
14.12.13
Mrs F Khitab
30.12.14
Community:
Mr D Eade
Mrs K Hornsby
Mrs K Stones
01.04.16
03.03.15
08.12.13
Staff:
Mrs S Barnard
Mrs H Jaques
30.08.15
27.03.17
Headteacher:
Mrs. M. Travers
Parent:
Chairman of Governors: please contact at the school address
Next election of parent Governors will be after the termination of office of the above.
CLERK
The clerk to the Governors is a representative of the Governing Body section of the LA situated at the LA
offices at Hewson House in Brigg.
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GOVERNORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The Governors are responsible for the school but seek advice from the Headteacher and her colleagues. They
also delegate to the Headteacher the administration of the school but it is the Governors who have the
ultimate responsibility.
These responsibilities are discharged in a number of ways:
FULL GOVERNING BODY
All Governors accept collective responsibility for the setting of the budget and for delegating powers to
committees. The Governing Body generally meets once per term but can meet more frequently if required.
COMMITTEES
There are a number of committees which meet to monitor particular aspects of the running of the school.
Some meet regularly (e.g. Finance & Personnel, Health, Safety and Safeguarding) whilst others are convened
as appropriate (e.g. Appeals Committee). Generally speaking Committees have powers delegated to them to
act on behalf of the whole Governing Body.
REPRESENTATION
Certain individual Governors take a special interest in particular aspects of the curriculum:
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Mr D Eade: Humanities, PE
Mrs S Barnard: Governor support and Development
Mrs K Stones: Literacy, IT
Mrs P Readhead: P.S.H.C.E., Careers, Student Voice, Drugs Education, Appraisal.
Mrs K Matthews: RE
Mr K Coyle: Numeracy, Appraisal.
Mrs M Waldron: Vocational Education, Racial Equality, Appraisal
Ms J Kelly: Design and Technology, Medical Needs and Special Educational Needs.
Mrs H Fletcher: Art, Design and Music
Mrs K Hornsby: Children in Care, Gifted and Talented
The Governors either formulate or endorse existing policies including their oversight of the curriculum,
both religious and secular. To help Governors familiarise themselves with curriculum issues curriculum
reports are placed on the agenda of Governors’ meetings. Reports given this academic year 2012-2013
have been with regard to:
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English, Maths and Science
To review standards within school a Governors’ Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group has been
established and meets half-termly.
The Governors give full support to the spiritual life of the school and are invited to attend School Liturgies.
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Staff List: 2013-2014
Name
Code
Tutor Group
Tutor
Room
Department
Mrs M Travers
MT
Headteacher
Miss Y May
YM
Assistant Headteacher: Support and Spiritual
Direction: RE Teacher
Mr G Cadwallader
GC
Assistant Headteacher: Curriculum, BSF,
Science Teacher
Assistant Headteacher: Teaching and Learning:
English Teacher
LB
Mrs L Busk
Mr L Walker
LW
Mr D Alexander
Mrs K Bailey
Mrs S Baines
Mrs S Barnard
Mrs F Bishop
Mr D Bright
Mrs K Brocklebank
Mr A Browne
Mr N Brown
Mr G Burman
Mrs T Burton
Mr J Casswell
Mrs L Carrington
Mr M Chapman
Mr M Dent
Mr J Dixon
DA
KBA
SB
SBA
FB
DB
KBR
AB
NB
GB
TB
JCA
LC
MC
MD
JDI
Allen DA
Wiseman KBA
Manning SB
Allen SBA
Vaughan FB
Manning DB
Vaughan KBR
Vaughan AB
Newman NB
Wiseman GB
Newman TB
Manning JCA
H1
RE3
L4
GKC
Mu
S4
Drama
T1
MCS
M3
E1
H2
Vaughan MD
Manning JD
IT1
H4
Mr P J Dixon
Mrs A Drayton
Mrs D Edington
Mr D Fields
Mrs D Fletcher
PDI
AD
DE
DFi
DF
Wiseman PDI
BS
Manning DF
M2
Mrs A Grabb
Mr A Green
Mr R Hibbard
Mrs T Hunter
Miss H Hurdman
Mrs H Jaques
Mr N Jagger
Mrs E Jones
Miss A Karlsberg
Mrs J Kershaw
Mrs S Leckey
Miss L Lequette
Mr M McDonagh
Miss L Menzies
Mrs L Moss
Miss S Nuttall
Miss A Richards
Mrs H Sharland-Collins
Mr J Simmons
Mrs A Skelton
Mrs S Skelton
Mrs M Snowden
Mrs M Spikings
Miss G Swales
Mr M Thompson
Mr A Walker
Mrs M Walker
Mrs F Wattam
Mrs M Woodhouse
Mr C Yates
AGr
AG
RH
TH
HH
HJ
NJ
EJ
AK
JK
SL
LL
MM
LMe
LM
SN
AR
HS
JS
AS
SS
MS
MSP
GS
MTH
TW
MWA
FW
MW
CY
Newman NJ
Wiseman RH
Manning JCa
A2
M1
H2
Newman HJ
Newman NJ
Vaughan EJ
L1
A2
E2
Allen JK
Wiseman SL
Manning LL
Allen MM
S3
E4
L3
S2
Newman LM
Allen SN
Wiseman AR
Manning HS
Wiseman KBa
Allen AS
Wiseman SS
Wiseman MS
Allen SBA
Newman GS
Vaughan MTh
Vaughan EJ
Vaughan MWA
Newman FW
L2
T3
PE
H3
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Assistant Headteacher: Assessment, Science
Teacher
E3
E4
RE1
GKC
T2
M4
E2
A1
RE2
Humanities, PSHCE Co-ordinator
Subject Leader RE
Modern Foreign Languages
Assistant Teacher: Science
Music, Drama
Assistant Teacher: PE/Art
English
Technology
Subject Leader ICT
Physical Education
English
Physical Education
Assistant Teacher: ICT
House Leader: Vaughan, Physical Education
IT
House Leader: Wiseman, Subject Leader
Humanities
Business Studies, ICT
RE, Child Protection Co-ordinator
House Leader: Newman, Physical Education
Music
Assistant Teacher: MFL
Assistant Teacher Mathematics
Technology
Subject Leader: Mathematics
Assistant Teacher: RE
Mathematics/Liturgy Co-ordinator
Subject Leader: Modern Foreign Languages
Art
Acting Subject Leader English
House Leader: Wiseman, Mathematics
Science, Learning Support
Assistant Teacher: Technology
Modern Foreign Languages
Subject Leader: Science
House Leader: Manning, Mathematics, Science
Modern Foreign Languages
Technology
Subject Leader: Physical Education
Humanities, PSHCE Co-ordinator
Mathematics
English, Literacy Co-ordinator
Science
Subject Leader: SEN and Inclusion
Assistant Teacher: Humanities
Subject Leader: Technology
Mathematics
English
Subject Leader: Art and Music
Religious Education
Science
House Leader: Allen/Newman: Humanities,
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ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
MISSION STATEMENT
We commit ourselves to love, respect and serve one
another as disciples of Jesus Christ.
We will do this by:
 Presenting God as a loving Father
 Promoting the unique relationship between God and
each individual
 Presenting Christ as an example and guide
 Developing Christ’s Gospel message of love, service,
justice and reconciliation as values, ideals and standards
to live up to
This will enable us
 To promote positive attitudes to self and others
 To recognise, value and respond to the uniqueness of
individuals
 To enable life long learning through the development of
the skills and talents of all within our community
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND ACTS OF WORSHIP AT ST. BEDE’S SCHOOL
At. St. Bede’s, Religious Education is rightly at the heart of the curriculum. At Key Stage 3 RE has
10% of curriculum time in line with the recommendation of the Catholic Bishops of England and
Wales. St. Bede’s follows the ICONS programme at Key Stage 3. Icons was written by a team of
teachers in collaboration with the Bishop’s Conference in order to meet the particular needs of the
Catholic school.
At Key Stage 4 all students are prepared for a GCSE in Religious Studies following the Edexcel
syllabus options on Catholic Beliefs and Philosophy.
Acts of Worship
AIMS
To give thanks and praise to God.
To deepen students’ awareness of the Liturgical Year.
To develop the prayer life of St. Bede’s School.
To promote spiritual and moral values in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic
Church.
To celebrate cultural diversity in the form of music, drama and reflection.
POLICY
There is a daily Act of Worship each morning.
This is either based in the tutor room led by the learning tutor or in the main hall organised by the
House Leader. These acts of worship can be led by either students, members of staff or outside
visitors.
The Chaplaincy team regularly lead Acts of Worship under the leadership of the Liturgy Coordinator.
There is a prayer/reflection book available for each tutor and tutor group.
The school community gathers together at the following occasions in order to celebrate a liturgy.
Beginning of the School Year
Advent/Christmas
Easter
Feast of St. Bede
End of Academic Year
All students have the opportunity of attending Mass at St. Bernadette’s Church on Holy Days of
Obligation.
Class/year Masses take place throughout the year.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The priests of the Deanery come into school to celebrate this Sacrament during Advent and Lent.
All students have the opportunity to attend.
CHAPLAINCY TEAM
This is made up of students and staff who plan and organize Acts of Worship. The Chapel is open
for guided prayer and reflection and the Chaplaincy Team are responsible for delivering this. They
are also involved in the music and singing content in the Daily Acts of Worship and School
Liturgies.
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ETHOS AND VALUES
The holistic approach to Religious Education is reflected in the care the school takes of its students.
The school’s belief is that pastoral care implies a caring for all students by all teachers at all times.
There are specific instances where particular guidance or counselling is needed and to match this,
particular teachers have responsibility for groups of students. In the first instance the Learning
Tutor has prime responsibility with recourse to the House Leader and to other staff as appropriate.
The school encourages close co-operation with parents who are asked to make contact if they feel
that their child has a problem at the school. It is to the House Leader that initial approaches must be
made. For its part, the school will contact parents over matters of concern as soon as such contact
seems to be desirable. It is in the best interests of all to do this early before matters assume too large
a significance.
PASTORAL CARE
Great investment is placed upon Pastoral Care within the school community. At St. Bede’s we
firmly believe that a happy child is a learning child. Learning Tutors closely monitor the academic
and social welfare on a day to day basis with House Leaders in support. Close liaison with parents
is welcomed. Outside agencies are consulted as necessary and an in school social worker from Faith
in Families is available one day a week.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
School discipline is a natural part of the care of students and this operates within a framework
afforded by the Gospel message. Love of thy neighbour forms the bedrock of our Code of Conduct
and youngsters who wish to operate outside this code will be reprimanded.
Sanctions used in school include detentions and extra work. Detentions may be held after school but
24 hours notice will be given in that event. It is anticipated that parents who choose to send their
children to St. Bede’s will assist the school when it is appropriate for sanctions to be given. The
most serious sanctions which can be given is exclusion and it should be noted that violence towards
others is not acceptable and offenders will usually be excluded, either permanently or for a fixed
period of time.
VISITING ARRANGEMENTS
Normal arrangements
The school is committed to a policy of shared responsibility with parents. Parents are encouraged to
visit the school to discuss their child’s education. In the first instance parents should normally
contact their youngster’s House Leader. These are as follows:Allen House Leader:
Manning House Leader:
Newman House Leader:
Vaughan House Leader:
Wiseman House Leader:
Mr Yates
Miss Menzies
Mr Yates/Mrs Edington
Mr Chapman
Miss Karlsberg
Please note that it is always advisable to make an appointment with any member of staff so as to
identify in advance the nature of the matter for discussion. This will ensure that journeys are not
wasted because of the unavailability of a teacher or relevant information.
Information to Parents and Consultation Evenings
Parents are informed on the progress their child is making at least on a termly basis either by report
or through a consultation evening. All year groups have one evening set aside when parents are
invited into school to discuss their child’s progress. This takes place with their child’s Learning
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Tutor and students are invited to participate in these discussions. In addition there is a ‘surgery’
type evening for each year group when parents are able to make appointments with their child’s
subject teachers if they so wish. In Year 7 parents are invited to a meeting in October with their
child’s House Leader to discuss how well their child is setting into Secondary school.
Parents are also invited into school on an ad-hoc basis, to receive information about educational
visits, career opportunities, sex education etc.
Intake arrangements (at 11+)
The school has an Open Evening in the Autumn Term. In 2013 this is on Wednesday 18th
September 4.30-7.00pm. Open Morning takes place on Thursday 19th September. Tours 9.00am and
9.45am. Otherwise the school operates an ‘open door’ policy and prospective parents and students
are welcome by arrangement to tour the school during a working day or at other times, as desired.
Students are invited to the school in the Summer Term for a day’s induction. The purpose of this
visit is to facilitate the transfer process and, whilst at St. Bede’s on that day, the youngster will
spend time with their House Leader and take part in a mini sports day specially organised for Year 6
students. There are also visits for Year 5 students from our partner primary schools. On this day
students will sample lessons in, say, Technology, Art, Science, French and Music.
SCHOOL DRESS
UNIFORM
BOYS
GIRLS
School Blazer : Must be worn by Years 7 to 10
School Blazer: Must be worn by Years 7 to 10
School Tie
School Tie
Jumper: Bottle Green V Neck (plain or with School
colours). Optional for Y7-10 - to be worn under
school blazer.
Compulsory for Year 11 who only wear jumper with
school badge.
Jumper: Bottle Green V Neck (plain or with School colours).
Optional for Y7-10 - to be worn under school blazer.
Compulsory for Year 11 who only wear jumper with school
badge.
Shirt: Plain white
Blouse: Plain white
Trousers: Black
Skirt: Black knee length
Trousers: Classic straight leg – black
Shoes: Black (no trainers or canvas shoes)
Shoes: Black (no trainers or canvas shoes)
Socks: Black
Socks: Black ankle or knee length. Tights may be worn and must
be black or skin tone.
Uniform is available from the school. Please note: Jewellery, except for a watch, is not allowed.
Flamboyant and aggressive haircuts are not allowed. Make-up is not allowed.
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PE KIT
BOYS
GIRLS
Compulsory
White Polo Shirt
Green Sports Socks
Black Shorts
Rugby Shirt Bottle Green
Compulsory
Jade Polo Shirt
Green Sports Socks
Black Shorts
Optional
Black Track Pants
Black Sweatshirt
Optional
Black Track Pants
Black Sweatshirt
Years 9 – 11 only
Rain Jacket Black/White
Years 9 – 11 only
Rain Jacket Black/White
TRANSPORT
On Income Grounds
If you are on a low income you may be entitled to transport to one of the three nearest qualifying
schools provided they are between 2 and 6 miles from your home address. You must be in receipt of
one of the following benefits:
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Free School Meals
Income Support
Employment Support Allowance
Child Tax credit with annual earnings below £16190 and no Working Tax Credit
Your maximum level of Working Tax Credit
On Grounds of Religion or Belief
If you are on a low income you may be entitled to transport to a specific school based on your
religion or belief if you live between 2 and 15 miles from the school. When applying for transport
under this category you will be asked to state your reasons for wanting your child to attend this
school. To qualify you must state on the application form that you wish your child to attend a faith
school sympathetic to religious beliefs of individuals. Proof of your religion or belief to substantiate
your claim may be required. This could be in the form of letter from your own place of worship,
certificates of baptism or attendance.
Other categories are:
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Children who live out of the Scunthorpe area who wish to use a School bus. Transport will be
available but at a weekly charge. Please contact LA for the price of travel tel no 01724 297218.
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Children both Catholic and non Catholic who live within Scunthorpe and would like to travel on a
school bus. Transport will be available but at a weekly charge. The weekly fee from September 2013
is £12.00. Please contact the school for further details.
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If your child comes under the last two categories they will need to have a bus pass issued by school. The
charge for the bus pass will be £10.00 per child and we will attach a photograph onto the child’s bus pass.
This enables the bus drivers to identify the person using the bus pass and that it is being used correctly.
There are two buses which service the town of Scunthorpe run by the school and there are the
following out of town buses:
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Messingham,East Butterwick **
Brigg, Searby, Barnetby, Hibaldstow, Elsham, Wrawby, Broughton, Appleby
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Burton, Winteringham, West Halton, Walcott, Barton, Winterton,
New Holland, Barrow*
Garthorpe, Keadby, Crowle, Althorpe, Gunness, Ealand, Luddington, Belton
*
Buses run by LA for morning and afternoon travel
Buses run by school
There are a number of ways to pay bus fares which include:
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Debit or credit card payment, either come into school or over the telephone.
Cheques made payable to St Bede’s Catholic Academy. Please put your child’s name on the
reverse of the cheque.
Payment by direct debit. Please contact us for more details.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS
In the first instance parents will be asked to submit complaints in writing to the Head Teacher. The
Head will meet the parents to discuss the complaint and how it may be resolved by the school.
Should it not be possible to resolve the issue at that level then the Governors will become involved.
Availability of Documents
Policies and documents used by the school are available via the school website or on application to
the Headteacher.
SCHOOL DAY
The RE and secular curriculum is delivered on a weekly basis in units of five periods of sixty
minutes each day with the exception of Period 1 which is 55 minutes. Of these twenty five periods,
two are devoted to the teaching of RE in Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 and three in Year 9.
In addition, time is set aside each day for Tutor Group Work and for assemblies both of which
include an act of worship. P.S.H.C.E. (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education) is
delivered on a rolling programme.
During the school day there is one fifteen minute break and the lunch break is fifty minutes.
The pattern for the school day is as follows:08.45 – 09.40 Period One
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09.40 – 10.40 Period Two
10.40 – 11.00 Tutor Group
11.00 – 11.15 Break
11.15 – 12.15 Period Three
12.15 - 1.05 Lunch
1.05 - 2.05 Period Four
2.05 - 3.05 Period Five
CURRICULUM AND ORGANISATION OF EDUCATION AND TEACHING METHODS
Curriculum Policy
Overview
The purpose at the heart of the curriculum at St. Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is that it:
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Reflects the Catholic ethos of the school,
Espouses the aims of the National Curriculum,
Responds to each individual student’s needs.
Aims
Thus, our curriculum aims:
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To promote the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development of each student within the
school’s stated mission of love, respect and service.
To be balanced, broadly based, relevant and differentiated to match student needs, aptitudes
and abilities.
To offer equality of opportunity to ensure access to the whole curriculum, irrespective of
age, sex, ability or social background.
To prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life in the
21st century.
CURRICULUM AND ORGANISATION OF EDCUATION AND TEACHING METHODS
The core curriculum of the school is Religious Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, PE, ICT and
PSHCE. All students will follow courses in these subjects throughout the five years of study at St
Bede’s.
Year 7
Core subject plus History, Geography, French, German, Art, Music, Technology.
Students are placed into academic sets in Mathematics, Science and English. In all other subjects
they are taught in mixed ability form groups.
Year 8
Core subjects plus History, Geography, French, German, Art, Music, Technology.
All subjects except PE, PSHCE, Art, Music and Technology are taught in groups arranged into
academic sets.
Year 9
Core subjects plus History, Geography, French, German, Music, Art and Technology.
All Students except PE, PSHCE, Art and Technology are taught in groups arranged into academic
sets.
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Students will begin GCSE and equivalent in a number of courses including English and Maths.
Year 10
Core subjects plus Extended Study Opportunities.
All core subjects are taught in academic sets.
Students can choose from a list of extended study opportunities to follow their personal choice of
study in addition to their core subject.
There are opportunities for students to enter early for GCSE at the end of Year 10. Such
opportunities are an essential part of a comprehensive progression route of study leading through
Year 11.
All students will experience GCSE and equivalent qualifications.
Year 11
Core subjects plus Extended Study Opportunities.
All core subjects are taught in academic sets.
Students complete their studies to GCSE or BTEC. Additional study opportunities will be available
for students during Year 11 in those areas in which a student is successful in early entry at the end
of Year 10.
Extended Study Opportunities
The current list of available extended study opportunities is:
History, Geography, Art, Drama, French, German, Design and Realisation, Graphic Products, Food,
Product Design, Business Studies, Photography, Textiles, 3D Design,
PE, Health and Social Care, Engineering and Music.
Meeting Individual Students’s Needs
We strive to meet the needs of individual students by:
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Developing a Personalised Learning Agenda and by making full use of increasingly
sophisticated performance data for each pupil.
Providing appropriate courses of study for all abilities.
o Accelerated study leading to early entry.
o Opportunities to study for higher level qualifications.
o Providing a range of Vocational Education courses up to GCSE A*-C equivalent
o A range of further study opportunities in Year 11 for those areas in which a student
has been successful in early entry at the end of Year 10.
Providing a range of extra curricular activities to enhance learning
o On-line study support
o Revision and Booster Classes at KS3 and KS4
o Booster sessions at KS3 with consultant support and KS4 with examiner support
o Easter Holiday revision opportunities
o ACE workshops and Aim Higher for Year 9
o Oxford and Cambridge University Visits
o Gifted and Talented collaborative projects
o Junior and Intermediate Maths Challenge
o Gifted and Talented Lectures in Maths, ICT and Science (Higher Ed)
o Music, Drama, Science, Maths, IT, Art and Sports clubs
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o Extensive Use of Support Teachers in class
o A Gifted and Talented Programme of Enhanced Learning.
o One to one Tuition
Homework
A homework timetable is given to all students in September. The teaching staff will set work to be
done at home according to the timetable when it is appropriate and it will be meaningful and of
value to the student. students record homework in a planner which parents are requested to sign at
the end of a week. Parents are asked to take an interest in the child’s homework and to contact the
school if frequent problems arise.
Extend Learning Activities
Extended learning activities are encouraged to complement the academic, athletic and cultural
tuition given in school.
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There are opportunities to encourage our children’s spiritual growth eg daily acts of
worship, School Masses, liturgies, prayer.
In Year 9 and 10 students have the opportunity to go on a residential visit to our Diocesan
Youth Centre ‘The Briars’
There is a variety of PE activities after school including football, netball, rugby, tennis,
cricket, athletics, rounders
There are educational visits which include physical exercise eg Geography Field Trips and
the ski visit
Cultural understanding is experienced by our educational visits to France, Germany,
Belgium (the Battlefields), various trips to Art Museums, to the theatre, attendance at
university lectures and through visiting poets, writers and artists into school to speak to the
students.
Musical activities include a choir, pop groups, students take part in ‘Class Act’ organized by
the local paper. Peripatetic music lessons are available. There are also opportunities for
performance in school and away from school.
A Chess Club operates at lunchtimes.
There is a Fair Trade Group
There is a student led Chaplaincy Team
There is Student Subject Leaders School Council and Subject Leaders Council for each
subject.
Charging and Remissions
Under the Education Reform Act parents may not be charged for the cost of activities taking place
wholly or mainly during school hours. For most activities which enrich the curriculum, voluntary
contributions may be sought and if the amount raised by voluntary contributions does not cover the
cost then the activity may have to be cancelled.
SEX EDUCATION
In its curriculum, St. Bede’s incorporates appropriate teaching on matters of relationships, the
functions of the body and an awareness of human reproduction at a suitable level for the
understanding of its students. It is hoped that on entry into school most, if not all, students will
understand the basic sexual functions and names for parts of the body. However, basic instruction is
timetabled for first year students in RE and Science.
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The aims in relation to sex education are:-
(ii)
To present the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on inter-personal relationships and
morality.
To promote understanding and acceptance of the students’ own sexuality and that of others.
(iii)
To make students aware of the stages of growth in human development.
(iv)
To promote responsible attitudes and behaviour in sexual matters.
(i)
These aims will be met via the appropriate curriculum areas of RE, Science, PE, English and
PSHCE (Personal and Social Health and Citizenship Education). In addition input is given in Years
9 and 10 via the Youth Service.
CAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE AND WORK EXPERIENCES
The Careers Co-ordinator organises the Careers Education and Guidance programme in Years 9, 10
and 11.
The careers education is delivered mainly through the Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship
(P.S.H.C.E.) programme and through Tutor Group work.
To enhance the children’s knowledge of post 16 education and the world of work the following
takes place:
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A Careers Adviser is assigned to the school.
In Year 9 an Options Evening is arranged to explain the curriculum available in Years 10
and 11 and choices available Post 16.
For Year 9 and 10 students work related learning activities are organised to give students an
insight into the world of work and business.
There is the opportunity for older students to take the certificates in Life and Living Skills
and Employability Skills.
In Years 10 and 11 students are given information about all routes available to them post 16.
Seminars and individual guidance from the Careers Service, John Leggott College, North
Lindsey College, Industry and Commerce are arranged.
In Year 10 there are taster days at John Leggott and North Lindsey Colleges.
Visits to universities are organized for interested students.
SPORT
A broad range of activities are offered both in and out of the curriculum. Students are given the
opportunity to develop their skills, understanding and knowledge of health and fitness.
Games, Gymnastics, Dance, Outdoor activities and Athletics are covered in the curriculum and
many activities are offered after school with fixtures being held against other schools.
At Key Stage 4 there is further opportunity to develop in sport with GCSE, BTEC and Leadership
Awards offered.
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Inter form sport is also offered in many activities including the traditional Sports Day in July which
is held at Quibell Park..
The school has three netball courts and four tennis courts on the playground. There are two Football
pitches (one is also used for rugby), and one artificial cricket wicket on the field. Basketball is
played in the Gym and badminton in the Hall and Gym.
There is a strong Sports Council within school with some students attending Partnership Sports
council meetings.
Senior Students have represented Scunthorpe as Young Ambassadors for sport.
A range of festivals have been held for our Primary schools led by our students.
School Teams
Teams and practices are run in the following sports and age groups.
Girls and boys football teams – all years
Girls Netball teams – all years
Boys Rugby teams – all years
Boys and Girls Hockey teams – all years
Girls and boys Cross Country teams – all years
Girls and boys Athletics teams – all years
Boys Cricket teams – all years
Girls Rounders teams – all years
Girls and boys Basketball teams – all years
Table Tennis – KS4
Badminton – KS4
There has been success for the following teams
Summer 2012
U13 Cricket – Scunthorpe and District Finalists
U15 Cricket – Scunthorpe and District Winners
Lincolnshire finalists
Academic Year 2012/2013 (up to May half term)
Football
Y9 Boys – Scunthorpe and District plate winners
Rugby
Y11 Scunthopre and District Runners up
Cross Country
3 represented North Lincs at Humberside Cross Country
Mini-hockey
U13 Girls – Scunthorpe and District Winners
U13 Boys – Scunthorpe and District Winners
Basketball
KS4 Girls Basketball – Scunthorpe and District winners and Humberside runners-up
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Athletics
8 selected for County
2 selected for County combined events
ARTS
Art and Music are provided for all students at Key Stage 3 in Key Stage 4 both subjects are
optional. Drama is incorporated into the English syllabus at Key Stage 3 and is offered as a GCSE
subject in Key Stage 4. In addition to curriculum based study, the school engages in other activities
such as:Extra curricular drama club
Drama productions
Scunthorpe Music and Drama Festival
Drama as part of public events, eg prizegiving
Educational visits to theatres
Visits from theatrical groups
Peripatetic music tuition
School orchestra
School choir
Educational visits to National Art Gallery, Tate etc
Visiting artists
ROAD SAFETY
Education concerning traffic awareness and road safety is made available to youngsters by the
Personal Social Health and Citizenship Programme (P.S.H.C.E.) As with all matters in the PSHCE
programme this matter is seen as ongoing and different emphases are placed at different ages.
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St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
2014/15 Admissions Policy
St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Nottingham. The
school was built by the Catholic community and paid for by the voluntary contributions of past
generations. We provide a Christ centred education based on the teachings of the Catholic Church. We
welcome applications from baptised Catholic children. We especially welcome children with special
needs, disabilities, children of families in social need and children of families from other countries who
have made their home here.
Under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Nottingham, St Bede’s belongs to the Nottingham Diocesan
family of schools. It is founded by and is part of the Catholic Church and seeks at all times to be a
witness to Jesus Christ. Religious education and worship are in accordance with the teachings and
doctrines of the Catholic Church. This does not affect the right of parents or carers who are not of the
faith of this school to apply for and be considered for a place here. We ask all parents or carers
applying for a place to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community.
The Local Governing Body of St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is the admission authority for the
school. All admissions are made by a committee of the Governing Body. The admission process is coordinated by the Local Authority on behalf of the Governing Body.
The admission number for the school is 140.
Parents should consult the Local Authority booklet “North Lincolnshire Council Schools Guide” which
gives full details of the admissions process, including information on the admissions cycle. See also www.northlincs.gov.uk/education/schools/schooladmissions/
Parents must complete the Common application form, including a supplementary form, to be
considered for a place at Saint Bede’s for entry into Year 7. The forms should be returned to the Local
Authority in line with the timetable set out in their booklet ‘North Lincolnshire Council Schools Guide’.
The Common Application Form
Applications must be made on the Common Application Form. The form must be completed by all
applicants and returned by the closing date set by the Local Authority. Applications can also be made
online.
The Supplementary Form and Supporting Evidence
In addition all applicants should complete the Supplementary Form which should be returned to the
local authority with the application form.
Parents / carers of Catholic children should also supply one of the following documents:
A copy of the child’s baptism certificate
If the child has been received into the Catholic Church, written verification, signed by a Catholic priest
and stamped with the parish stamp.
If the child is enrolled on a course of preparation leading to baptism, written verification signed by a
Catholic priest and stamped with the parish stamp should be provided.
Applicants whose children are members of other Christian denominations should supply a baptism
certificate or certificate of dedication.
If the required documents are not provided, the child might be ranked in a lower admissions
category.
Your application – how places are allocated
Once applications are received by the Local Authority, details of all applicants are passed to the
Governing Body. Using the information on the Common Application Form including the Supplementary
information, the Governing Body draws up a ranked list using the oversubscription criteria listed below.
The Authority then allocates places on behalf of the Governing Body up to the admissions number. 2
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Oversubscription criteria
Where applications for places exceed the published admission number set for the academy the
following factors will be taken into account in priority order when deciding which pupils will be allocated
places in accordance with receipt of their online submission or a common application form. First priority
in categories 1 to 4 will be given to those children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the
time of admission.
Children who have a statement of special educational needs where the school is named as the most
appropriate educational setting for the child will be admitted. This will reduce the number of places
available.
1) Baptised Catholic looked after children and Baptised Catholic previously looked after children (see
note 1).
2) Baptised Catholic children (see note 2) (baptism certificates must be attached with
application/supplementary forms).
3) Other looked after children and other previously looked after children (see note 1).
4) Children who attend an associated Catholic primary school: St Augustine Webster (Scunthorpe), St
Bernadette’s (Ashby), St Norbert’s (Crowle) and St Mary’s (Brigg).
5) Children with a brother or sister at the school at the time of proposed admission (see note 4).
6) Baptised (or dedicated) children who are worshipping members of other Christian denominations
belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales – (see note 3). (Baptism certificates / Dedication
certificates must be attached to the application / supplementary forms).
7) Other children.
Tie Breakers
If any category is oversubscribed priority, after sibling for categories 1 - 4, will be given to pupils whose
home address is nearest to the school. This will be determined by measuring the distance using a
geographical information system (GIS) from the pupil’s home (see note 5) to the main school gate. The
distance will be measured by the Local Authority and the data will be supplied to the Governors.
In a very few cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are
the final qualifiers for a place (eg children who live at the same address or have the same distance
measurement). In this exceptional situation, if there is no other way of separating the applications then
the governors will admit the additional child/children above the planned admissions number.
Appeals
If a child is not allocated a place, parents/carers have a statutory right to appeal. This should be done
by writing to the Clerk to Governors care of the school no later than four weeks (twenty school days)
after the offer letter has been received from the Local Authority. The appeal will be arranged on behalf
of the governors by the Catholic Schools Appeals Service and will be heard by an independent panel.
The decision of the panel will be binding on the school. 3
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Applications during the school year
Details of the application process are available from the school and from the Local Authority. Once an
application has been made, it will be passed to the Admissions Committee of the Governing Body for
consideration. If the respective year group total is below the published admission number for that year
group, the child will be offered a place. If the admission number has been reached, the child will be only
offered a place if the Committee decides that the education of pupils in that year group will not be
detrimentally affected by the admission of an extra pupil.
If your child is not allocated a place, you have a statutory right to appeal (see ‘Appeals’ above). Your
appeal should be lodged within four weeks (twenty school days) after the date of your refusal letter.
Waiting Lists
1. If the academy is over-subscribed a waiting list will be established.
2. Pupils will automatically be put on the waiting list where they have not been made an offer of a place
and where the academy is ranked higher than the school or academy at which an offer has been made.
3. Pupils will not automatically be placed on the waiting list if the academy is ranked lower than the
school or academy where they have been offered a place.
4. Places will be allocated in accordance with the published criteria.
5. The council will coordinate the waiting list for the academy.
6. As soon as places become available they will be filled from the waiting list.
7. If a parent is on a waiting list it will not affect the parent’s right of appeal against an unsuccessful
application.
8. Children who are the subject of a directed place under the in year fair access protocol will take
precedence over those on the waiting list.
Withdrawing Offers of Places
If the allocation of a place has been made on the basis of fraudulent or intentionally misleading
information, the governors reserve the right to withdraw the place. 4
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Definitions
Note 1 – Definition of looked after children and previously looked after children
A “looked after child” is a child who is:
(a) in the care of a local authority, or
(b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services
functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an
application to a school.
A “previously looked after child” is a child who:
(a) ceased to be looked after because they were adopted (under the terms of the Adoption and Children
Act 2002 Section 46 (adoption orders)), or
(b) became subject to a residence order (under the terms of the Children Act 1989 Section 8 - an order
settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live), or
(c) became subject to a special guardianship order (see Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 - an
order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians)).
Note 2 – Definition of Catholic
1. A child baptised in the Roman Catholic Church or baptised in one of the other rites of the Catholic
Church whose members are in full communion with the Bishop of Rome (Pope Benedict XVI ) (eg The
Greek Catholic Church). Advice available from Diocesan Education Service.
2. A child baptised in another Christian faith who has been received into full communion in the Roman
Catholic faith
3. A child who, with his or her family, is enrolled in a recognised course of preparation leading to
baptism (parishes are requested to keep appropriate records).
Note 3 – Churches Together in England
(See www.churches-together.org.uk for further details on membership)
The Baptist Union
British Antiochian Orthodox Church
Cherubim and Seraphim Council of Churches
The Church of England
Church of God Prophecy
Church of Scotland (in England)
Congregational Federation
Coptic Orthodox
Council of African and Caribbean Churches
Council of Oriental Orthodox Churches
Ichthus Christian Fellowship
Independent Methodist Churches
Joint Council for Anglo-Caribbean Churches
Lutheran Council of Great Britain
The Methodist Church
United Reform Church
Wesleyan Holiness Church
Note 4 – Definition of ‘brothers or sisters’ (siblings)
The Governors will use the same definition as used by the Local Authority. See “North Lincolnshire
Schools Guide”.
Note 5 – Place of residence
The Governors will use the same definition as used by the Local Authority. See “North Lincolnshire
Schools Guide”.
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EXAMINATION POLICY
Students embark on courses leading to an examination in Years 9, 10 and 11. Only if students fail to
demonstrate the necessary commitment or fail to complete coursework will they not be entered for
the examination.
External qualifications are pursued at GCSE, BTEC and Certificate of Achievement levels. The
examination specifications are provided mainly by the AQA and Edexcel Examining Bodies, but
some qualifications are associated with OCR and the WJEC Examining Bodies.
The examination subjects offered at present are as follows:
Art and Design: Textiles
Art and Design
Art and Design: Graphic Communication
Art and Design: Photography
Business Studies
Design and Technology:
Food Technology
Design and Technology:
Graphic Products
Design and Technology:
Resistant Materials
Drama
Product Design
English
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Polish, Spanish, Turkish and Arabic, Bengali, Urdu
History
Mathematics
Further Maths
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Science: Core, Additional and Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
Adult literacy
Functional Skills: Maths
BTEC
Sport
Principles of Applied Science
Horticulture
Music
Business
Information and Creative Technology
Health and Social Care
Engineering
Re-sitting Examinations
Students may re-sit examination if they are unsuccessful. However, the cost of re-entering
examinations in such circumstances may fall to the parents/carers.
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INCLUSION
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
(Learning Difficulties and Disabilities)
1.
PROCEDURES
Over the past year the SEN and Inclusion policy of St. Bede’s school has been implemented in the
following ways.
a)
Identification of students with SEN:
The School identifies students with SEN as early as possible to enable each individual to achieve
their full potential. The procedures for the identification and assessment of students with SEN
include:
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Parental expressions of concern
Teacher observations
Consultations with SENCOs in primary schools
Key Stage 2 test results and Teacher Assessment
NFER 9-14 Reading Tests
VERNON spelling tests
CAT Tests
As a result of these procedures approximately 125 students of St. Bede’s pupils have been identified
as having a special need. 15 pupils were in receipt of a statement in respect of their needs.
b)
Assessment
The following procedures have been used to assess students’ needs –
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Teacher observation
Diagnostic testing
Pupil reviews
Information from parents
Information from outside agencies
c)
Inclusion
We recognise that all students should have access to the full curriculum and our aim is to support
students with special educational needs and disabilities to integrate them in settings as far as
possible. Where necessary children are withdrawn for extra help with specifically tailored
programmes designed for them. Other provision includes:
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Withdrawal for intensive literacy/numeracy/behaviour/emotional support
In-class support
Small group teaching
Individual teaching
After school Club
d)
Monitoring
The progress and performance of students has been monitored through Teacher observation
 Teacher assessment
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Internal school assessment
Review procedures
Feedback from students, parents, departmental links and outside agencies
e)
Record Keeping
The process of record keeping with regard to students with SEN is carried out through
 Record of SEN
 SEN files
 Teacher records
f)
Support Services and Outside Agencies
The school works closely with outside agencies and support services where appropriate. The
following have been involved in supporting SEN/Inclusion provision in St. Bede’s.
 Faith in Families
 Educational Psychology Service
 School Nursing Team
 Hearing Impaired Service
 Diversity Service
 Youth Counselling
 Anti-bullying Project Worker
 Parent Partnership
 Support Service for Autistic Spectrum Disorder
 Children and Family Services
 Speech and Language Therapy Service
 Child and Family Unit
 CAMNET
 Youth Offending Team
 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
 Education Welfare Service
 Delta
2.
CONSULTATION WITH THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Consultation with the LA takes place when appropriate to meet the needs of individual students and
in connection with the reviewing of statements.
3.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
St. Bede’s places a high value on its partnership with parents. Parents are encouraged to be fully
involved with all aspects of their child’s education. This is done in a variety of ways including
Parents’ Evenings, Review meetings, telephone calls, letters and home/school books. Parents are
invited to offer their views on Special Educational Needs provision at the annual meeting for
parents which is arranged by the Governing Body.
4.
LINKS
St. Bede’s enjoys good links with our partner schools and these have been developed to include
visits to the school by SENCO colleagues and Year 6 SEN students. The Learning Support Team
also made several visits to partner schools. The school also continues its close working relationship
with John Leggott College and North Lindsey College. Links have also been established with St.
Hugh’s Special School.
The school has established close working relationships with outside agencies who attend meetings
with students, parents and school as appropriate.
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5.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
The Learning Support team attended many courses during the year on subjects which covered a
wide range of topics such as Attachment Theory, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia,
Provision Mapping Autism.
6.
RESOURCES
Additional resources for literacy and numeracy are available for Departments within the Learning
Support area.
7.
THE GOVERNING BODY
Ms J Kelly, Foundation Governor, is the Governor nominated for responsibility for SEN.
8.
SUCCESS OF THE SEN POLICY
GCSE exam results reflect real successes for students with SEN.
The Governing Body of St. Bede’s feels that it can report to parents that during the course of the
past year the school’s implementation of the SEN policy has been successful in enabling students
with SEN to have the fullest access to the curriculum. Governors, will continue to monitor the
policy and will report any developments or amendments in their next Annual Report.
Glossary of terms:
SEN
Special Educational Needs
SENCO
SEN Co-ordinator
SENSS
SEN Support Services
9.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT
As a Catholic Academy, St Bede’s embraces the Disability Discrimination Act. We work actively
to:
 eliminate discrimination
 eliminate harassment
 promote equality of opportunity
 promote positive attitudes towards disabled people
 take steps to take account of disabled persons disabilities, even when that involves treating
disabled persons more favorably than other persons
 consult and involve disabled person on how we can help them to access all aspects of school
life.
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2012 – 2013
During this academic year, the programme for staff training days and twilight sessions
included:
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Fire safety training
Child protection training
Catholic ethos
Teaching and Learning: outstanding lessons, creativity and questioning
Literacy: reading skills
Literacy: bespoke workshops for departments
Intervention strategies + challenging Highly Able students
SIP bespoke CPD in departments
Peer observations
Evidencing Progress and Marking and Feedback
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The following lists provide a summary of the other main CPD activities for this academic
year.
Leadership and Management:
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Securing Outstanding Progress-Whole School Strategies
A Briefing on the new Ofsted Framework
Catholic ethos
Teaching and Learning Deputies group
Networking and Collaboration Seminar
KS4 RAISE
Coaching skills
Raising boys’ achievement
Leading learning through Network and Collaborations
Annual leaders’ Conference
Diocesan Conferences
Ofsted consultancy – 2 day visit: ‘Towards Outstanding’
Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Leadership & subject specific meetings
Inclusion meetings
Self Evaluation and School Improvement Planning meetings
Moderation of English Controlled Assessments
Art standardisation
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Curriculum:
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Subject leaders meeting in English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Re, MFL, ICT,
Technology, PSHCE, Art+Design, Music, Drama/Dance, SEN, Business managers,
Behaviour/Inclusion, Curriculum deputies
Tutor training-Sports leaders Award
GCSE German- feedback on Summer 2012 results
Young Team Manager Training
GCSE Drama
NLCAT
Science technicians course
Minimum of 3 levels progression English and Maths
Coaching
Diocesan Advisor work on levels in RE
Moving an English department to good- Roy Lyons
Teaching and Learning group meetings
Good and Outstanding Teaching and Learning: Science and English
Accelerated Reader training: English department
Raspberry Jamboree to enhance ICT
OCR GCSE Computing
Hockey for Teachers
Business Studies: developing Higher Order Thinking Skills
Science: Working with Glass
Literacy Champions meetings
Student Welfare and Guidance:
 Cyber bullying training
 LSCB information event
 Peer Mentor training
 Chaplaincy training
NQT, GTP and ITT:
Numerous in-house and externally provided courses for Newly Qualified Teachers and ITT
students as part of the induction and mentoring programme covering such topics as:
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Initial induction
Catholic Ethos
SEN / Inclusion
Assessment for Learning
Role of the Learning Tutor
Classroom and behaviour management
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Careers, Exams, Data, Administration
 Exams organisation
 CAT4 Seminar
 Technical Seminars: ICT technicians
Governors
 Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
 Weekly meeting between chair and HT
INSPECTIONS
Diocesan Inspection: Section 48
A Diocesan Section 48 Inspection took place on November 9th 2011. The overall grade for the
school: 1 OUTSTANDING.
The Inspector reported that: ‘There is much to celebrate in this outstanding school, this is a vibrant
Christian community.’
Ofsted: Section 5
An Ofsted Inspection took place in October 2011. The Inspector reported that ‘St Bede’s is a very
Good school with outstanding features. ‘The school has developed several outstanding features
most notably in the students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and the levels of care,
guidance and support which students receive.’
Areas to improve:
‘Raise levels of attainment further by ensuring that teaching and learning are consistently good or
better.’
What have we done in response to Ofsted.
 A detailed School Improvement Plan has been drawn up prioritizing the key issues raised by
Ofsted. The full report can be viewed on the Ofsted website www.ofsted.gov.uk
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School Holiday Dates
STUDENTS’ SCHOOL YEAR
2014 AUTUMN TERM
2015 SPRING TERM
Mid Term
Holiday
REOPEN
WED
3 SEPT
CLOSE
FRI
24 OCT
2015 SUMMER TERM
Mid Term
Holiday
REOPEN
MON
3 NOV
CLOSE
FRI
19 DEC
REOPEN
MON
6 JAN
CLOSE
FRI
13 FEB
REOPEN
MON
23 FEB
Mid Term
Holiday
CLOSE
FRI
27 MAR
REOPEN
WED
14 APR
MAY
DAY
MON
4 MAY
CLOSE
FRI
22 MAY
REOPEN
MON
1 JUNE
CLOSE
FRI
17
JULY
Good Friday
3 April 2015
Easter Monday 6 April 2015
TEACHERS’ SCHOOL YEAR
2014 AUTUMN TERM
2015 SPRING TERM
Mid Term
Holiday
REOPEN
MON
1 SEPT
CLOSE
FRI
24 OCT
2015 SUMMER TERM
Mid Term
Holiday
REOPEN
MON
3 NOV
CLOSE
FRI
19 DEC
REOPEN
TUES
6 JAN
CLOSE
FRI
13 FEB
REOPEN
MON
23 FEB
Mid Term
Holiday
CLOSE
FRI
27
MAR
REOPEN
MON
13 APR
MAY
DAY
MON
4 MAY
CLOSE
FRI
22 MAY
REOPEN
MON
1 JUNE
CLOSE
FRI
17 JUL
School Security
Our policy is to make the school as secure as possible and we constantly review our security
arrangements. Students say they feel very safe in school. School security was rated highly by
parents in an independent questionnaire.
RATES OF AUTHORISED AND UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE
Unauthorised absences include lateness, all unexplained absences, condoned absences and truancy.
Number of students of
% of half days missed
% of half days missed
compulsory school age on
through authorised absence
through unauthorised
roll for at least one session
absence
up to 01.06.13
685
4.47%
0.2%
DESTINATIONS OF 2011/2012 YEAR 11 STUDENTS (see following page)
DISCLAIMER
The information given in this booklet was valid in the Summer of 2013. It is possible that there
could be changes affecting either the arrangements generally described in this booklet or any
particular part of them before the start of the school year 2012-2013 or in the subsequent years.
Parents wishing to contact the individual members of staff or governors names in this leaflet are
advised to check the details with the school for any changes beforehand.
DATE OF ISSUE
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St Bede's Catholic Volunatary Academy
Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
Year 11 Progressions Data for 2012 School Leavers
Number
Surveyed
Males
% Year Group
Females
% Year Group
Total 2012
% Year Group 2012
75
61
136
6th Form
School
6th Form
College
Further
Education
Employment
with Training
Part-time
Education
Employment
without
Training
Unemployed
Not Known
TOTAL
INTO
LEARNING
0
46
18
11
0
0
0
0
75
0.00%
61.33%
24.00%
14.67%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
2
27
21
7
0
0
1
3
57
3.28%
44.26%
34.43%
11.48%
0.00%
0.00%
1.64%
4.91%
93.44%
2
1.47%
73
53.68%
39
28.68%
18
13.24%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
1
0.73%
3
2.20%
132
97.06%
St Bede's Destinations - Year 11 Pupils 2012 leavers
A total of 3 students are currently unknown/unemployed, 2 of these students commenced further education but has since withdrawn from learning
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GCSE TARGETS AND RESULTS
2010-2011


Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C including English and Mathematics
Target
69%
Result
68%
Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C at GCSE or equivalent
Target
82%
Result
100%
2011-2012


Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C including English and Mathematics
Target
64%
Result
65%
Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C at GCSE or equivalent
Target
81%
Result
97.8%
2012-2013


Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C including English and Mathematics
Target
74%
Result
68%
Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C at GCSE or equivalent
Target
98%
Result
95%
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Class of 2013 - GCSE Analysis - Final Results 2013
Subject
Gender
GIRLS
MATHS
BOYS
TOTAL
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
ENGLISH
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
ENGLISH
LIT
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
BIOLOGY
BOYS
TOTAL
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
PHYSICS
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
RELIGIOUS
STUDIES
BOYS
TOTAL
64
0
54
84.4
75.90%
1
1
61
2
52
85.2
74.70%
2
3
125
2
106
84.8
75.20%
9
0
9
100.0
N/A
1
11
0
10
100.0
N/A
1
20
0
19
95.0
N/A
64
0
52
81.3
81%
61
2
39
63.9
61.30%
125
2
91
72.8
69.90%
45
0
44
97.8
74.50%
41
0
34
82.9
73.70%
86
0
78
90.7
74.10%
39
0
36
92.3
100%
29
0
26
89.7
100%
68
0
62
91.2
100%
3
25
0
22
88.0
86.70%
10
1
16
0
15
93.8
100%
4
41
0
37
90.2
95%
F
G
2
11
17
24
4
3
1
4
9
16
23
3
4
6
20
33
47
7
7
2
2
5
1
2
3
4
1
4
5
9
0
0
1
14
25
12
7
5
3
5
11
20
10
7
4
1
4
19
36
32
17
12
4
1
2
5
16
21
1
1
1
7
25
6
1
3
6
23
46
7
1
3
14
19
2
1
12
14
3
3
26
33
5
1
7
14
5
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
1
6
2
2
11
0
11
100.0
100%
4
5
2
2
13
0
13
100.0
100%
5
11
4
4
24
0
24
100.0
100%
8
2
1
11
0
11
100.0
100%
4
5
2
1
1
13
0
12
92.3
100%
4
13
4
2
1
24
0
23
95.8
100%
1
3
6
1
11
0
11
100.0
100%
4
3
5
1
13
0
13
100.0
100%
5
6
11
2
0
0
24
0
24
100.0
100%
6
15
23
9
8
1
64
0
53
82.8
75.90%
7
8
13
14
5
3
3
6
59
4
42
71.2
68%
13
23
36
23
13
3
5
6
123
4
95
77.2
71.40%
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0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
U
0
GIRLS
CHEMISTRY
2
E
BOYS
TOTAL
July
2012 %
A*-C
D
GIRLS
ADDITIONAL
SCIIENCE
July
2013 %
A*-C
C
BOYS
TOTAL
A-C
Total
B
GIRLS
CORE
SCIENCE
N/E
A
GIRLS
FURTHER
MATHS
Total
A*
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
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Subject
Gender
GIRLS
FRENCH
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
GERMAN
N/E
A-C
Total
July
2013 %
A*-C
July
2012 %
A*-C
1
42
0
34
81.0
100%
3
1
39
0
27
69.2
75%
4
2
81
0
61
75.3
91.70%
2
10
0
10
100.0
95%
4
2
7
0
7
100.0
69%
6
6
4
0
0
17
0
17
100.0
79.60%
7
14
6
9
1
3
40
0
36
90.0
86.70%
7
5
4
5
5
1
27
0
21
77.8
75%
14
19
10
14
6
4
0
0
0
67
0
57
85.1
81.50%
4
5
9
5
3
3
2
2
33
0
18
54.5
66.70%
6
3
8
4
5
1
1
2
2
32
0
21
65.6
30.60%
6
7
13
13
10
4
4
4
4
65
0
39
60.0
41.20%
1
2
5
12
5
1
1
1
28
0
20
71.4
70.60%
1
5
3
5
2
1
17
0
6
35.3
46.20%
6
17
8
6
3
2
45
0
26
57.8
60.00%
2
5
5
1
1
14
0
2
14.3
29.40%
2
2
3
1
8
0
0
0.0
25%
2
22
0
2
9.1
28.60%
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
11
10
12
6
1
3
1
6
17
8
4
12
16
29
14
1
5
2
1
1
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
HISTORY
Total
A*
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
GEOGRAPHY
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
ART
BOYS
TOTAL
1
2
GIRLS
DRAMA
BOYS
TOTAL
0
GIRLS
FOOD
7
7
4
1
4
2
3
4
1
15
0
7
46.7
55.60%
1
1
3
0
1
33.3
50.00%
5
2
18
0
8
44.4
53.80%
2
0
2
100.0
N/A
6
0
4
66.7
50.00%
8
0
6
75.0
50.00%
8
0
4
50.0
N/A
6
0
3
50.0
N/A
14
0
7
50.0
N/A
13
0
10
76.9
85.70%
37
0
20
54.1
100%
50
0
30
60.0
96.80%
1
BOYS
TOTAL
3
0
2
1
1
3
2
1
0
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
2
5
4
2
4
2
4
3
1
4
9
6
9
3
4
1
1
8
11
10
12
3
4
1
0
0
GIRLS
GCSE PE
2
1
BOYS
TOTAL
5
1
GIRLS
PRODUCT
DESIGN
0
0
0
2
BOYS
TOTAL
0
2
GIRLS
RESISTANT
MATERIALS
0
0
0
1
0
0
U
0
BOYS
TOTAL
0
G
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0
0
1
0
1
0
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Subject
Gender
Total
N/E
A-C
Total
July
2013 %
A*-C
July
2012 %
A*-C
1
0
1
100.0
100%
0
0
0
N/A
100%
1
0
1
100.0
100%
4
0
4
100.0
N/A
5
0
4
80.0
100%
9
0
8
88.9
100%
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
2
0
1
50.0
N/A
2
0
1
50.0
N/A
1
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
1
1
0
1
100.0
100%
2
0
2
100.0
100%
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
12
0
4
33.3
N/A
10
0
6
60.0
N/A
22
0
10
45.5
N/A
6
0
1
16.7
N/A
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
6
0
1
16.7
N/A
A*
C
D
E
F
G
U
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
POLISH
B
1
GIRLS
GCSE BS
A
BOYS
TOTAL
0
1
0
3
1
2
1
1
5
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
GIRLS
RS SHORT
COURSE
TOTAL
GIRLS
SPANISH
1
BOYS
BOYS
TOTAL
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
GIRLS
ARABIC
BOYS
TOTAL
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GIRLS
BENGALI
BOYS
TOTAL
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
1
2
1
5
3
1
9
8
1
2
1
2
2
1
GIRLS
GCSE IT
BOYS
TOTAL
0
0
GIRLS
HEALTH &
SOCIAL
0
0
1
1
0
BOYS
TOTAL
0
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1
2
2
1
0
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GIRLS
GIRLS
BOYS
TOTAL
GIRLS
BUSINESS
STUDIES
64
100.0
100.0
39
10
4
6
59
4
59
100.0
100.0
89
17
9
8
123
0
123
100.0
100.0
4
2
3
1
10
0
10
100.0
100.0
2
3
5
0
5
100.0
100.0
4
4
6
15
0
0
100.0
100.0
11
2
2
4
0
4
100.0
100.0
1
0
1
100.0
N/A
5
0
5
100.0
100.0
BOYS
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
7
2
1
3
13
0
13
100.0
100.0
15
2
5
16
38
0
38
100.0
97.4
22
4
6
19
51
0
51
100.0
98.1
13
2
1
2
18
0
18
100.0
100.0
5
4
4
6
19
0
19
100.0
100.0
18
6
5
8
37
0
37
100.0
100.0
3
3
0
3
100.0
100.0
5
5
0
5
100.0
100.0
8
0
8
100.0
100.0
0
0
BOYS
TOTAL
0
0
2
GIRLS
SCIENCE
0
0
3
BOYS
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
12
15
0
15
100.0
100.0
2
12
14
0
14
100.0
100.0
5
24
29
0
29
100.0
100.0
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
15
0
15
100.0
N/A
15
0
15
100.0
N/A
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GIRLS
ENGINEERING
BOYS
TOTAL
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A*-C
11
GIRLS
HORTICULTURE
1
0
1
BOYS
TOTAL
BTEC PE
0
BOYS
TOTAL
HEALTH &
SOCIAL
A-C Total
MUSIC
64
N/E
GIRLS
2
Total
TOTAL
5
Fail
BOYS
7
Pass
ICT
50
Merit
GIRLS
July
2013 %
A*-C
Dist
Gender
Dist*
Subject
5
5
0
2
8
2
8
0
0
0
0
0
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G.C.S.E./GNVQ RESULTS SUMMARY 2013
School Results
BOYS
Number Percentage
GIRLS
Number Percentage
TOTAL
Number Percentage
Students
aged 15
5+ A*-C inc
En & Ma
5+ A* - G inc
En & Ma
5+ A* - C
5+ A* - G
Any passes
63
39
61
58
61
62
49.6%
61.9%
96.8%
92.1%
96.8%
98%
64
47
64
63
64
64
50.4%
73.4%
100%
98.4%
100%
100%
127
86
125
121
133
126
100%
67.7%
98.4%
95.3%
99.2%
99.2%
GCSE/GNVQ Results in the Academic Year 2011/2012 Students Aged 15: LA and
England Averages
Percentage of 15 year old students:
5+ A*-C inc
En & Ma
5+ A* - G inc
En & Ma
5+ A* - C
5+ A* - G
Any passes
LA BOYS
51.0%
94.3%
87.7%
95.3%
99.6%
NAT BOYS
54.7%
90.8%
78.3%
92.6%
99.1%
LA GIRLS
61.8%
97.2%
93.4%
97.8%
99.9%
NAT GIRLS
64.3%
94.1%
85.5%
95.5%
99.8%
LA ALL
56.3%
95.7%
90.4%
96.5%
99.7%
NAT ALL
59.4%
92.4%
81.8%
94.0%
99.5%
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