Prospectus
Information Booklet
Contents
1
Academy Governance
Page 3
2
Senior Leadership Team
Page 4
3
Admissions Policy
Page 4
4
The Academy Day
Page 8
5
Term Dates
Page 8
6
Uniform
Page 9
7
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
Page 11
8
High Achieving Students, Lead Learners
Page 11
9
Pupil Premium
Page 12
10
Enrichment
Page 13
11
Charges
Page 14
12
Six Golden Rules
Page 15
13
Rewards and Planners
Page 15
14
Discipline and Rules
Page 15
15
Homework
Page 16
16
Academic Monitoring
Page 16
17
Student Services Hub
Page 17
18
Safeguarding
Page 17
19
Examination Results
Page 18
20
Academy’s Privacy Notice
Page 21
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Academy Directors
Mrs R Carne
Mr A Davis
Mrs J Glide
Ms J Innis
Director
Principal
Parent Director
Parent Director
Mr P Monaghan
Dr M Richards
Mrs T Rose
Mr L Wilson-Chalon
Mrs S Wright
Director
Director
Parent Director
Director
Director
All Directors are contactable via the Academy Office (01458 250501) and by post.
Message from the Chair of the Academy Board
I have been a member of the Governing Body/Academy Board of Huish for many years and during this time
have seen the Academy go from strength to strength. Members of the Board, which includes representatives
from parents, staff and the community, give voluntarily of their time and take their responsibility to continually
improve standards at Huish Episcopi Academy, as well as set the long term strategic direction of the Academy,
exceptionally seriously. We are very proud to have been one of the first schools in the country to become an
Academy which, while increasing our responsibilities, has undoubtedly helped us to improve our school
through better funding and more autonomy.
Huish Academy has a proud record in providing a broad and balanced pathway based curriculum for our 11 –
16 year olds and we are constantly striving to ensure that “every individual achieves more than they ever
thought possible”. In practice this means that the curriculum fits student need and aspiration rather than
students fitting a curriculum which is the same for everyone. Huish Sixth is now firmly established as an
excellent provider of Post-16 education consisting of a wide range of A Level provision alongside some
vocational courses. Results have been consistently good and amongst the best in Somerset. This success has
caused student numbers to grow year on year and we have had large numbers of students going to top
Universities such as Oxford, Bristol, Birmingham and Exeter. Huish Sixth has provided a new dimension to our
education provision. Increased enrolments into Year 7 have proved the need for this continuing provision and
the Academy is over-subscribed most years. The greater freedom in managing our own finances resulting
from Academy status allows us to do the very best we can for all pupils and has included building a brand new
classroom block to accommodate Geography.
Our Principal, Mr Andrew Davis, and staff of the Academy, both teaching and support staff, work to benefit all
pupils in their care to ensure that they all have the opportunity to fulfil their potential while at Huish and then
progress to becoming lifelong learners.
Sue Wright, Chair of the Academy Board 2014-15
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Senior Leadership Team
Principal
Andrew Davis
Vice Principal
Richard Vaughan
Business Manager (Director of Finance)
Amanda Eastwood
Assistant Principal (Director of Research, Learning &
Training)
Klim Deeley
Assistant Principal (Director of Student Services)
John Merrick-Wren
Assistant Principal (Director of Post 16 Studies)
Roger Madge
Assistant Principal (Director of Communication)
Andrew Brooke
Admissions Policy 2015-16
Admission Arrangements for Transfer to Year 7 in September 2015 or joining a year group during
2015/16 academic year.
At Huish we strive to enable all our students to develop their potential to the full. We have high expectations
of them and work hard to the provide support and opportunities they need in order to grow into confident and
mature young people. Our Academy is a safe and caring environment in which students are helped to develop
individual responsibility and consideration for others, as they prepare for the challenges of adult life. To this
end we have a very clear focus upon learning and upon academic achievement, which hold the key to future
success and fulfillment.
These Admission Arrangements have been carefully developed to ensure that parents and students have all
the necessary information required in order to apply for a place at Huish Episcopi Academy.
For the new year group starting in September we have a planned admission limit of 255 students in Year 7.
This limit is set to ensure the Academy runs as efficiently as possible with the resources we have. If we have
more requests for places than the number of places available the over subscription criteria below will be used
to decide which children are offered places. For our September 2014 admission, we received 344 requests.
Oversubscription Criteria
Following the admission of any child/student with a Statement of Special Educational Needs naming Huish
Episcopi Academy, Directors will consider all other applications.
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If the number of applications for admission exceeds the Published Admission Number (PAN), or admission
limit for the year group concerned, the Directors will apply the following Oversubscription Criteria to every
application received and rank children/students in priority order, admitting up to the PAN or admission limit and
refusing all other applications. Places will be allocated strictly in accordance with the national ‘Equal Ranking
with Preference’ allocation method.
1) Looked after Children (children in the care of a Local Authority) and children who were previously look
after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a residence order or special
guardianship order.
2) Children without a Statement of Special Educational Needs whose school placement has been
identified by a multi-agency professional team.
3) Children living in the designated Academy catchment area (please see Appendix 1 for a map of the
Academy’s catchment area), with a sibling at the Academy at the time of admission.
4) Children living in the designated Academy catchment area
5) Children who attend one of the Academy’s partner primary phase schools (members of the Huish
Community Learning Partnership):
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Charlton Mackrell C of E VC Primary School
Monteclefe C of E Academy
Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School
High Ham C of E VC Primary School
Othery Village Primary School
Middlezoy Primary School
Huish Episcopi Primary School
Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School
Curry Mallet C of E VC Primary School
Hambridge Community Primary School
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School
6) Children living outside the designated Academy catchment area, with a sibling at the school at the time
of admission.
7) Children of staff who have been either;
a) employed at the Academy for at least 2 years before the date of application
b) recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
8) Children not satisfying a higher criterion.
A tie breaker will be applied where the Admission Number is reached part way through any oversubscription
criterion and there is a need to decide which children meeting this criterion are to be allocated places and
which are to be refused. A straight line measurement will be calculated between the “Address Point‟ of the
home and the “Address Point‟ of the Academy for each child falling within the criterion. Places will be allocated
to those children living nearest to the Academy according to a Geographic Information System (GIS)
measurement. (See definitions).
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The full Admission policy is available to download from the Academy website or a paper copy can be requested
from the Academy office
Offering and refusing places - A letter will be sent to you from the LA offering or refusing a place on 1
March or the next working day for the following September admissions.
Refused places and appeals - If the Academy is unable to offer places to all those students who have
applied you have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeal Committee. Information on how to appeal and
the timetable for appeals will be sent out with the refusal letters and is also available on the Academy website
or from the Academy office.
Students with disabilities
We are a ‘disability friendly’ Academy being set almost entirely on one level. The whole Academy is built on a
‘single story’ basis with only a few steps and a wheelchair lift, which helps overcome this obstacle. Hearing
loops have been installed in the main hall and foyer, automatic doors give access to the main building.
We presently have on role students who have a range of disabilities. We especially welcome such students as
they add to the diversity of our Academy. We have achieved the ‘Dyslexia Friendly Status’ Award. We are
examining ways of increasing access still further for students with disabilities.
Details of our Accessibility Plan and information about our approaches to students with Special Educational
Needs can be obtained from the Academy. However, we strongly suggest that you visit us and talk with the
relevant staff.
Liaison with primary schools
Mrs Robinson (Progress Leader for 7) spends time throughout the year in our partner primary schools meeting
staff and getting to know the students well before they transfer to Huish Episcopi Academy.
The primary students visit Huish Episcopi Academy on several occasions before transfer. They may come into
the Academy for a treasure hunt; use the swimming pool, sports hall or gym; attend lessons and enrichment
courses; take part in sports tournaments or galas and for an induction day.
In Year Admissions for 2014-15
The Huish Episcopi Academy in-year application form must be completed. This is available to down load from
the Academy website, or can be collected from the Academy office. Completed application forms may be
submitted to the Academy office at any time during the academic year.
Applications will be considered by the Directors’ Admissions Panel and applicants will receive a response within
10 school days. If a place is offered it will be held open for 21 school days, during which time applicants will
need to confirm acceptance of the offer and the student must have started attending.
The Huish Episcopi Academy Admissions Policy for 2014-2015 is available to download from the Academy
website or a paper copy can be requested from the Academy office.
Contact information
For further information please contact Natalie Watford in the Academy's main office on 01458 250501 or email
admissions535@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
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The Academy opened its 16-19 provision in September 2010. For admission details, please contact Mr Madge,
our Sixth Form Manager, at Huish Sixth on 01458 254939. Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on
Tuesday 4 November 2014.
Inspection of Policy Documents
A number of detailed policy documents are held in the Academy. If you would like to inspect them, please
contact the Principal’s PA, who will make the necessary arrangements.
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The Academy Day
A normal day’s programme for students is as follows: -
8.55
Lesson 1
10.00
Lesson 2
11.00
Break
11.20
Lesson 3
12.25
Lesson 4
1.25
Lunch
2.00
Registration and Assembly/Form Time
2.20
Lesson 5
Term Dates 2014/15
Terms
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
Academy Opens (am)
Academy Closes (pm)
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Monday 3 November 2014
Tuesday 6 January 2015
Monday 23 February 2015
Monday 13 April 2015
Monday 1 June 2015
Thursday 23 October 2014
Friday 19 December 2014
Friday 13 February 2015
Friday 27 March 2015
Friday 22 May 2015
Friday 17 July 2015
Inset Days: (The Academy will be closed on the following days for staff training)
Monday 1 September 2014
Monday 5 January 2015
Monday 20 July 2015
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Friday 24 October 2014
Friday 13 March 2015
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Uniform
All students (Years 7 – 11) are to wear official Academy uniform which is as follows:
GIRLS
Blazer
Plain black with Academy badge
Shirt
Plain white – tucked in at all times
Academy tie
All students’ years 7-11
Pullover
Plain black with V – neck
Skirt
Plain black no more than 10cm from the knee – skirts must be ‘A’ line or pleated. Long
skirts and very short skirts are not acceptable. Other styles are not permitted
Socks/Tights
Shoes
Trousers
Plain white or plain black
Plain black sensible school shoes. Trainers, heeled fashion shoes and boots above the ankle
are not permitted
Plain black – smart tailored trousers in a classic school uniform style with creases front and
back, may be worn as an alternative to a skirt. Fashion trousers, lycra, flares etc. are not
acceptable.
BOYS
Blazer
Plain black with Academy badge
Shirt
Plain white – tucked in at all times
Academy tie
All students’ Years 7-11
Pullover
Plain black with V – neck
Socks
Dark grey or black
Shoes
Plain black sensible school shoes. Trainers are not permitted
Trousers
Plain black – smart tailored trousers in a classic school uniform style.
Other Information:
Outer Coat –
Boys & Girls
A plain dark blue/black jacket or sensible coat is recommended. Hooded tops are not
permitted and will be confiscated. No heavy thick fashion belts are allowed. Scarfs are not
permitted in the academy.
Hairstyles
Hairstyles should be neat, tidy, practical and safe. No ‘extreme’ hair styles such as
‘Mohican’, ‘spikes’, ‘dreadlocks’, ‘stripes’ or excessively short. No colouring of hair other than
natural colours.
One pair of stud earrings plus one ring. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.
Items of jewellery together with other valuables must be handed to the PE teacher at the
Jewellery
beginning of the lesson for safe keeping. Students with newly pierced ears are excluded
from PE lessons until their studs can be removed (usually six weeks). Parents and students
are asked to plan ear piercing so that it coincides with the long summer school holiday.
Nail varnish is not permitted. Subtle, natural looking make-up is allowed but students with
Make-up
excessive make-up will be asked to remove it.
The following items of uniform can be purchased from the Academy shop:Ties £3.30, Blazer badges £3.20 *NB: Prices are correct at time of print but maybe subject to
change.
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PE Kit
All P.E. Kit should be clearly marked. We recommend either embroidery or indelibly mark your
son’s/daughter’s initial and surname on all PE kit. This will help to safeguard clothing from permanent
loss.
GIRLS
BOYS
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy blue polo shirt
(short sleeves with collar)
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy blue polo shirt
(short sleeves with collar)
Huish Episcopi Academy* or navy blue shorts
(No hot pants or cycling shorts)
Huish Episcopi Academy multi sports training top*
Huish Episcopi Academy navy socks*
Huish Episcopi Academy navy socks*
White ankle sports socks (summer)
Huish Episcopi Academy* or navy blue shorts
Football boots
White ankle sports socks (summer)
Trainers (converse or similar shoes are NOT suitable)
Trainers (converse or similar shoes are NOT suitable)
One piece swimming costume
Football boots
Towel
Swimming trunks (not Bermudas)
Towel
OPTIONAL
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy tracksuit
bottoms (no leggings or bottoms with large logos or
stripes)
OPTIONAL
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy tracksuit
bottoms (no bottoms with large logos or stripes)
Huish Episcopi Academy Skort*
Huish Episcopi Academy rain jacket*
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy fleece
(no large logos or striped)
Huish Episcopi Academy* or plain navy fleece
(no large logos or striped)
Huish Episcopi Academy multi sports training top*
RECOMMENDED
Mouth guards*
RECOMMENDED
Mouth guards*
Shin pads
Shin pads
Items marked with an asterisk are available through the Academy shop until December.
PLEASE NOTE: The English Hockey Association are now strongly recommending that
players wear a mouth guard when playing - and it is advisable to wear shin pads.
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Pupils with Special Educational Needs
Students with Special educational needs are initially identified through close liaison with the primary schools.
Students’ needs are also identified through the initial screening process of assessment and by teacher referral.
The Academy is also very keen to listen to parents’ concerns and work in partnership with parents.
Students identified as having additional needs are fully integrated within the Academy by use of additional
resources, including staffing and facilities, following consultation with staff, parents and the student. All
teachers are responsible for meeting the needs of all students with Special Educational Needs (as indicated by
the revised Code of Practice)
The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (known as SENCO) will also liaise with outside agencies for the
benefit of students identified as having Special Educational Needs. A sensitive approach, which instils
confidence, motivation, pride and success in all students, is a fundamental philosophy of the learning support
department.
High Achieving Students, Lead Learners
Huish Episcopi Academy is committed to providing an appropriate and challenging education to effectively
meet the needs of its high achieving pupils, ensuring that the social and emotional needs of our Lead Learners
are met, as well as their intellectual, physical and creative abilities. As an Academy we are dedicated to
recognizing, promoting and celebrating pupils’ achievements and to raising standards; by focusing on the
needs of the highest attaining pupils we can help to raise standards for all – ‘The rising tide floats all ships’.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that gives students the opportunities to excel; our aim is to offer
challenge to all students of all abilities. Strategies planned for and implemented in challenging our Lead
Learners benefit our whole student population through our developing curriculum.
Our highly qualified staff ensures that pupils’ learning is extended beyond the Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 National
Curriculum and BTEC courses and we plan for differentiated lessons, extension tasks, acceleration,
independent learning, enrichment activities, formative assessment and target setting. Additional local, regional
and national opportunities are also offered to our students, including visit opportunities to Oxbridge and
Russell Group universities.
The Academy holds and regularly reviews a register of students recognized as Lead Learners. Students may be
identified in an individual academic subject or talent areas, or be recognized as having high academic potential
across a range of subjects.
The identification strategy is inclusive and consideration is given to all students, including those who have
Special Educational Needs and those who may be at risk of underachieving. Identification makes use of data
from National Curriculum tests (SATs/CATs scores), as well as internal formative and summative assessments
and information from primary schools during transition. The identification process is intended to be flexible to
take account of maturation – pupils’ abilities often develop over time and at different rates. Our aim is to
provide a wide menu of learning opportunities where abilities and talents can be identified and developed, and
we value an environment where students can take responsibility and ownership of their own learning, and
where their potential as Lead Learners is recognized and supported.
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Pupil Premium
Parents of students eligible for Free School Meals, children with parents in the Armed Forces and
Looked After Children
As you may be aware, every child in receipt of Free School Meals is also eligible for Pupil Premium funding.
For 2014/15 this funding is £935 per pupil. This money is used by our Academy to implement the following
interventions to help support students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding to achieve their best:
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smaller sets so that teaching can be more focussed on the individual
providing a Summer School for Year 6 students
providing additional 1:1 support in English and Mathematics
providing additional support from our Parent and Family Support Adviser and our Student Learning and
Guidance Centre
purchasing Accelerated Learning to improve reading ages
two Student Support Workers to work directly with students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding as well
as their parents or carers
This year, in addition to the above, we have introduced a Pupil Premium Pledge which means that every
student in receipt of Free School Meals (or who received Free School Meals in the past six years) will receive
where appropriate:
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£100 per child to go towards visits, activities, Gifted and Talented events or interest lessons to promote
Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural enrichment
guaranteed access to an Independent Careers Adviser
guaranteed access to a range of interventions such as mentoring and Gifted and Talented events
guaranteed access to 1:1 support or additional small group work in English and/or Mathematics
additional support for writing up Records of Achievement in Key Stage 4
all students eligible for the Pupil Premium will receive a Personal Education Plan where appropriate
We are also conscious that the Academy has quite a number of children where one or more parent or carer is
currently in the British Armed Forces. These students are also entitled to an additional amount of £300 to
provide additional pastoral support. Mrs Hills leads a group for students who are in position to provide support
amongst other actions.
The extra money has been used to extend many areas of intervention that are already available to all
students, should they be falling behind or need extra support. This extra funding does not mean that other
students will be disadvantaged, since very often all students benefit from these extra support mechanisms
when they need it. We will work to make sure that no child is left behind.
For further details of how to apply for Free School Means funding and therefore the Pupil Premium funding,
please contact Mrs N Watford at the Academy.
If you are a member of the Armed Services and personnel status category 1 or 2, you are also eligible for
extra funding. To check your category status please visit
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/49016/20071008Personal_Stat
us_Categories_LandHIVE_IMU.pdf
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Enrichment
Expeditions and Exchanges
During each student’s career in the Academy there are numerous opportunities to study or make cultural visits
locally, within the British Isles and abroad.
Language study trips are organised to France, Germany and Spain and field courses are an important feature
of all students’ work in Geography.
Other subject departments are keen to extend their students’ experiences e.g. the Science department
frequently undertakes work at Bristol Zoo, the Art department to a range of galleries, and the Geography
department, a visit to the Lulworth Cove in Dorset.
Parents are notified of such visits well in advance and asked to contribute to the cost. A small sum of money
is managed in the Directors’ Trust Fund to assist in meeting costs if parents are receiving certain categories of
financial benefit.
Extra-Curricular Activities
A great deal goes on each week, organised through the Academy itself or through Huish Leisure, our sports
centre. Details are posted in tutor groups, on sports notice boards and announced in assembly. On the
sporting side the following are available after school, depending on the season of the year:Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Multi-Gym
Training (senior group), Netball, Rounders, Rugby Union, Squash, junior Tr-Club, Swimming.
All students have their curriculum Physical Education lessons each week. Additional after school recreational
and training sessions are available. A full range of fixtures against other schools is organised each term.
Teams enter Area, County and National competitions in a wide range of sports.
On the non sporting side, depending on the time commitment of staff, we have the following:Christian Union Club, Computers, Drama Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Warhammer,
Young Enterprise (Year 10), HEAT (Huish Environmental Action Team), Science Club.
Other activities arise following the enthusiasms of a particular teacher or group of students.
In the area of music, groups include choir, Swing Band, Concert Band and Taiko Drumming. Facilities are
available for students to pursue their own interests, such as vocal groups and rock bands. There are regular
performing opportunities, some provided by the Music Department (Christmas Concert, Recital Concert, Spring
Concert) and others arranged by students e.g. Stars in Their Eyes and ‘Huish Has Talent.’
Music - Instrumental Tuition
Instrumental tuition at Huish Episcopi Academy is provided by both private teaching staff and Music
Skills. Joint or individual lessons are currently available on brass, strings, woodwind, keyboard, piano, voice,
guitar (electric and acoustic), bass and drums. Whilst tuition does take place during the school day, care is
taken to avoid core subjects and to also rotate the timetable to minimise disruption to learning
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Assisted Purchase of Instruments
The Academy has in place a scheme whereby instruments can be purchased exclusive of VAT provided
appropriate conditions are met.
Subsidised lessons
The Academy currently subsidises all lessons. Students who are eligible for Pupil Premium will be entitled to
free lessons provided the appropriate evidence is offered. In addition, it may be possible to give limited
subsidy towards lessons on shortage instruments such as trombone, double bass, oboe, etc. In some cases
the Academy will be able to lend such instruments free of charge, a saving over the hiring of instruments
through Somerset Music. The costs per term per student available on request.
It is expected that students join an ensemble of a suitable standard as soon as possible. It helps them play in
tune and in time as well as giving them an opportunity to improve their sight reading.
Charges
The Academy Board reserves the right to make a charge in the following circumstances for activities organised
by the Academy:
Academy Journeys in Academy Hours
The board and lodging element of approved residential activities deemed to take place in Academy hours.
Activities Outside Academy Hours
The full cost to each pupil of all approved activities deemed to be optional extras taking place outside
Academy hours.
Individual Instrumental Tuition
The cost to the pupil for providing any instrumental tuition as outlined in the above Enrichment section of this
booklet.
Charging in Kind
The cost of materials, ingredients, equipment (or the provision of them by parents) for the following subjects:
CDT, Science, Art / Craft. The Governing Body reserves the right to charge for ingredients and materials or
require them to be provided if the parents have indicated in advance that they wish to own the finished
product.
For a copy of the detailed Charging Policy, please contact the Principal's PA, who will make the necessary
arrangements.
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General Information
Huish Episcopi Academy
‘Six Golden Rules’
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We take responsibility for our behaviour in all areas of the Academy
We arrive on time and line up quietly
We bring appropriate equipment to every lesson
We listen and respond with respect to staff and each other, following ALL instructions
We work to the best of our ability to meet our targets grades (this includes extended and weekly
homework tasks)
We always wear our uniforms smartly
Rewards and Planners
All students are issued with a bespoke planner at the beginning of the academic year. The aim of the planner
is to aid and support students’ organisational skills, as well as providing a daily form of three-way
communication between students, teachers and parents.
The planners have also been designed to provide the framework for the Academy’s reward system that
recognises our Academy’s six golden rules (see above). Each year group has a unique set of rewards for a
given number of stamps. The rewards for each year group are chosen by the Student Council in consultation
with tutor groups. These stamps are awarded by members of the teaching and support staff when a student
fulfils the Academy’s six golden rules during a lesson. Extra stamps can also be gained by students for
additional positive contributions to the Academy.
The planners and the reward system are an integral part of every lesson and every day at Huish. To support
this, tutors monitor and sign the weekly diary page during p.m. tutorial every week. Parents/Carers are also
expected to sign this weekly diary page each week. If a planner is lost a replacement can be purchased from
the Academy shop.
Discipline and Rules
It is our belief that parents wish their children to attend an Academy which is well structured, well organised,
well disciplined and where there is a strong premium on learning. To this end we seek to be firm, fair and
consistent, and aim to encourage all students to develop self-discipline and to behave positively at all
times. The Academy operates a series of consequences to ensure that this happens. These consequences are
displayed in all teaching spaces.
Our rules are simple and are embedded in the principle that all students should show consideration for one
another at all times. Students may not leave the premises at lunchtime without special written permission.
Students who disregard the above, or who show insufficient effort in their work may be detained after school
for extra work. In such cases parents are informed in writing well in advance.
There is ample opportunity for students to accept positions of authority and responsibility within the
Academy. Academy prefects are selected at the end of their Year 10 to become full prefects in Year 11.
Students in Years 10 and 11 act as Form Friends to students in Years 7 and 8. All year groups elect Year
Council Representatives who will put forward their views at Year Council meetings. A copy of our behaviour
policy is available on request.
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Homework
All students are expected to do homework in most subjects according to the timetable drawn up at the start of
the Academy year. The type of work set and its frequency will depend on the subject, plus the age and
ability of the students. GCSE and different methods of assessment have meant that students have to be able
to complete long-term projects as well as short tasks. They therefore, need to learn early in their Academy
career the need for self-discipline and the organisation of time.
Students in Year 7 to 9 will be set weekly homework in Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages. The
time spent by any individual will vary. However, Year 7 and 8 students are expected to spend between 20-30
minutes per subject per night, Year 9 students 30-40 minutes per subject per night.
In addition to weekly homework, students will be set longer extended learning tasks in English, History,
Geography, Music, ICT and Design Technology. These allow students to investigate a particular aspect of a
subject in more depth, as well as allowing students to develop their organisational skills further. Recently
extended learning tasks have begun to focus students on particular learning skills, such as research, thinking
and presentation skills in Year 7. This is in order for students to continue to develop into independent
learners. The changing emphasis of the extended learning tasks will roll out as the current Year 7 progress
through to Year 9. Individuals will be expected to spend 3 hours on each extended learning task. Timetables
of both weekly and extended homework tasks are given to students at the beginning of the Academy year.
Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children’s academic progress by giving support for the work
brought home and by ensuring a good environment in which the work can be done. A homework timetable
for Year 7, 8 and 9 is issued to students and parents at the start of each academic year. In Years 10 and 11,
a GCSE Coursework/Controlled Assessments calendar and a homework statement are issued to parents.
Academic Monitoring
Academic monitoring is about helping every student to have high expectations of what he or she can achieve
and giving time to motivate, support and praise them. It is about helping them to appreciate their potential,
monitor their progress and understand what they have to do to move forward in their learning. While the
subject teacher will support the student and monitor progress in their subject, it is the form tutor, supported
by the Head of Year who has oversight of the students’ progress across all subject areas.
Students are supported in reviewing their academic progress throughout the year. Using relevant data they
help students to understand their potential across all subjects and be a facilitator in a conversation which will
help students to celebrate their successes, identify areas of difficulty and set targets for improvement.
All students will be given a target level/grade for each subject. This is the least that would be expected of
them by the end of the Key Stage and it is hoped that most will exceed this target. All reports and reviews
show these targets and subject teachers will report whether the student is on or off target.
This process will:
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Make the idea of high expectation a reality for all students resulting in higher attainment for all.
Encourage students to take more responsibility for their own learning and develop the self-evaluation
skills that lead to setting of targets and independent, self-directed study to achieve these targets.
Help us to provide early intervention and support for students who are falling behind or
underachieving.
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Student Services Hub - Supporting students to reach their full potential.
Our new Student Services Hub is at the centre of the school led by Mr Merrick-Wren (Director of Student
Services). Our aim is to support all students at Huish to reach their full potential by removing any barriers to
their learning. Students can access support by visiting the Student Services Hub. If nobody is immediately
available, there is a post box where students can leave messages asking to see someone for support. Parents
can access support for themselves or for their children by coming to the student reception or contacting the
relevant person.
Our Student Services Team is as follows:
Attendance Officer
Student Support Workers
Student Support Officer
School Nurses
Parent & Family Support Officer
Counsellor
Miss Powell
Mrs Beech and Miss Snell
Mrs Lynne Rider
Mrs Gould and Mrs Coleman
Mrs Claire Kelly
Mrs Jackie Woodman
Safeguarding
The Academy has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our students. All staff and Directors
receive induction and regular training in child protection so they understand their roles and responsibilities and
are aware of the procedures to be followed where they have concerns about the welfare of a child. There is a
Safeguarding Children and Young People policy in place and parents and carers are welcome to read the policy
on request.
Our designated Child Protection Person is Mr Merrick-Wren and the deputy Child Protection Person is Mrs
Robinson. The link Director for Child Protection is Dr Michael Richards.
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Examination Results Summer 2014
Results in percentages
GCSE
GCSE Measure
Students with 1 x A*-A
Students with 3 x A*-A
Students with 5 x A*-A
Students with 8 x A*-A
2013
47.5
33.5
24.7
13.7
Students achieving English Baccalaureate
34.2
GCSE Levels of Progress
2013
2014
National
(2013)
66
80.9
69
Students achieving above expected
progress in English
31.7
35.1
30
Students achieving expected progress in
Maths
76.4
76.8
70
Students achieving above expected
progress in Maths
45.6
44.5
32
Students achieving expected progress in
English
GCSE trend over last five years
2014
61
36.4
24.2
13.3
40.5
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
% achieve 5+ A* - C (including Maths and English)
Huish Episcopi Academy
73
68
67
60
71.6
National average
56
59
52
60
NYA
% achieve 1+ A* - G
Huish Episcopi Academy
100
100
100
99
100
National average
99
99
99
99
NYA
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A Level
A Level Measure
Average Point Score Per Pupil FTE
Students with 1+ A Level A*-B
Students with 1+ A Level A*-C
Students with 1+ A Level A*-E
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2013 2014
563.4 679.4
55.6 61.5
81.9 86.2
95.8
100
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Academy’s Privacy Notice
Data Protection Act 1998
Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998
We, Huish Episcopi Academy, are a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect
information on pupils and parents and/or carers, and may receive information about pupils and parents and/or
carers from previous schools and the Learning Records Service. We hold this personal data and use it to:
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support your teaching and learning;
monitor and report on your progress;
provide appropriate pastoral care, and
assess how well your school is doing.
This information includes your contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information,
and personal characteristics such as your ethnic group, any special educational needs and any relevant
medical information. If you are enrolling for Post 14 qualifications we will be provided with your unique
learner number (ULN) by the Learning Records Service and may also obtain from them details of any learning
or qualifications you have undertaken.
In addition
Careers South West Services - Once you are aged 13 or over we are required to pass on certain information to
the Careers South West services. Careers South West is the government's support service for all young people
aged 13 to 19 in England. We must provide both your and your parents(s) name and address, and any further
information relevant to the Careers South West services’ role. However, you (if you are over 16) or your
parents can ask that no information beyond name and address be passed to Careers South West. Please
inform Huish Episcopi Academy if you wish to opt-out of this arrangement. For more information about Careers
South West please go to the Careers South West (see address below).
We will not give information about you to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law and
our rules permit it.
We are required by law to pass some information about you to the Department for Education (DfE) and, in
turn, this will be available for the use(s) of the Local Authority.
If you want to see a copy of the information that we hold and/or share about, please contact Mrs J Smith,
Office Manager, in the Main Receptioin – 01458 250501.
If you require more information about how the LA and/or DfE store and use this data either visit their
respective websites:
The Local Authority: www.six.somerset.gov.uk
The DfE: http://www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/datatdatam/b00212337/datause
Or if you are unable to access these websites, please contact them on the details below:
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Information Governance Team
Somerset County Council
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
Email: informationgovernance@somerset.gov.uk
 Public Communications Unit
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Website:
www.education.gov.uk
email:
Telephone:
info@education.gsi.gov.uk
0870 000 2288
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Careers South West Ltd
3 Mendip House
High Street
Taunton
TA1 3SX
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Capita SIMS
Franklin Court
Stannard Way
Priory Business Park
Cardington
BEDFORD
MK44 3 JZ
Website:
www.capita-sims.co.uk/
Telephone:
01234 838080
Updated September 2014
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