Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Year 6 Parents Information

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Year 6 Parents Information Evening

Purpose of this meeting • • • Parental questions An opportunity to meet with staff from the Transition Team An explanation of the Care and Guidance at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Some general information about Key Dates and Tutor Groups To reassure parents about the transition

Key staff for you to remember Mr Croxford Head Teacher Mrs Ellis Deputy Head Teacher Mr Paddock Deputy Head Teacher

Key staff for you to remember Mrs Heaphy Head of Year 7 Mrs Fisher Year 7 Student Support Manager

Key staff for you to remember Mrs Mc. Mullin Assistant Head Teacher for Personalised Learning Mrs Marriott Lead TA for Communication & Interaction Mrs Reid-Hutchings Lead TA for Cognition & Learning

Key staff for you to remember Mrs Sturla Year 7 TA Lead TA for Exam Access Arrangements Mrs Cook Year 7 TA

Key staff for you to remember Mrs Pocock Admissions and Transitions Mrs Fitzjohn Transport

Uniform • • • Logoed School Uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier Price & Buckland – www. pbparentsonline. co. uk/royalwoottonbassett On Wednesday 10 th June at our ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ event, there will be time for parents to size uniform We have a summer and winter uniform, however parents of Year 6 will need to purchase the winter one for return from the summer holidays

Uniform

Our uniform is an essential contributor to the ethos of the school and should be worn in a manner which reflects pride in belonging to Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. Similarly, all students are expected to show a pride in their personal appearance. RWBA School uniform is affordable, simple, comfortable and smart. Our school uniform supplier is Price & Buckland can be ordered online via a link on our school website. Acceptable in School NOT acceptable in school Trousers: Grey coloured in a traditional full length, formal style Summer shorts – tailored knee length, not cargo shorts (can be worn after the Easter holidays. Belts: Black only Skirts: Grey coloured traditional school style. Must be at least knee length. No fashion styles eg: skinny, leggings, jeggings, baggy or jeans. No trousers with metal studs, rivets, or accessories such as labels, fake zips. No cord, chinos, patterned fabric, casual trousers or branded items. No decorative belts or buckles. No fashion styles, tight fitting, skater, side slits or wrap around. No figure hugging jersey material, patterned, or textured. No skirts with accessories such as decorative belts, no labels, rivets, obvious zips or pockets. No T shirts to be worn underneath the school shirt. Shirts: White long sleeved button collar suitable for a tie. Summer Polo Shirt: RWBA logoed burgundy polo shirt (can be worn after the Easter holidays only) Jumpers: RWBA black logoed V neck jumper. All jumpers must have the RWBA logo. Tie: RWBA clip on tie Coats: Plain, dark coloured coats should be worn over the school jumper by all students to and from school as appropriate to the time of year and weather conditions. Coats may not be worn inside the building. Footwear: Black shoes. These should be plain, leather or leather look, substantial, hardwearing and of a sensible style. No alternative jumper allowed. No cardigans, sweatshirts or hoodies. Socks: Black or grey ankle socks. Tights: Black, Grey or flesh coloured. Hair: Hair should be neat and tidy. Hair styles moderate and kept to a natural colour. Hair styles should reflect the general expectations of a professional office environment and the school’s expectations. For some activities, long hair should be tied back. Single colour only. No textured, patterned or embellished styles. No extreme haircuts. Eg: shaven heads, mohicans. No unnatural or extreme hair colouring such as bright red, rainbow colours or dipped ends. All hair accessories should be functional and not fashionable. Make up: Should be subtle, and kept to a minimum using neutral tones. Coats should not be worn as a replacement for the school jumper. No Heels, Trainers, boots, canvas, fur, or skate shoes. No fashion styles with accessories such as bows, braiding or studs. No alternative coloured soles or laces. (except for the rainbow laces to support the stonewall charity) No coloured branded logos. No heavy or excessive make up eg: dark brows, thick eyeliner, bright eye shadow or bright lipstick. No nail varnish, gel nails or artificial nails may be worn. Jewellery: should be kept to a minimum. One pair of small stud earrings only. If No facial or oral piercing including nose studs, stretchers in the ears, tongue piercings or ear necklaces are to be worn they must not be seen over the uniform. bars. The school take no responsibility for the loss of jewellery. No bangles, beads or wristbands.

Uniform – PE Kit This is what you should have: Additional non-compulsory items: • Black school crested polo shirt Plain black or white base layer in the winter months • Black school crested shorts For boys – school crested hoodie • For boys - School long sleeves sports top For girls – school long sleeved sports top • For girls – School crested hoodie School crested tracksuit jacket • White topped black football socks and white sports socks Plain black tracksuit bottoms (alternatives to the above will not be acceptable) • Sports type trainers (two pairs if possible for inside & outside use) • Football boots

Transport Wiltshire Council Transport Service • Arrange free or assisted transport on certain routes for those who meet the eligibility criteria • Need to apply direct to Wiltshire Council (applications must be made by 1 st June at the latest) • Please note that applications can be made online: http: //www. wiltshire. gov. uk/schools-learning-transportapply or you can ring up for an application form to be sent • For information contact the Education Entitlement Team: 01225 712852 or educationtransport@wiltshire. gov. uk • All Swindon residents would need to apply to RWBA ONLY • RWBA Subsidised Transport Service • Subsidised transport covering additional routes, dependent upon demand • Information will be sent to parents before Easter • For information contact Miss A Fitzjohn: • 01793 841900/841970 or afitzjohn@rwba. org. uk

Parents Survival Guide • • Will be available at the ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ evening at RWBA on Wednesday 10 th June Contains general advice about everything from homework to reporting systems, how to use the Show my Homework and how to follow a Timetable Attempts to be informal and friendly Always updated after consultation with previous Year 6/7 parents

Key dates to remember Personalised Learning Team (supporting students with SEN and disabilities) – with a Lead TA from the SEND team • Tuesday 5 th May 2020 • Start time 8. 30 am - 4. 00 pm • Please phone Mrs Pocock 01793 841954 to arrange an appointment ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ event at RWBA • Wednesday 10 th June 2020 • Start time 4. 30 -6. 00 pm Induction Day • • Thursday 9 th & Friday 10 th July 2020 Start time 8. 40 am - 3. 00 pm First Day of Term for Year 7 • Year 7 only – Wednesday 2 nd September 2020 • Whole School – Thursday 3 rd September 2020

What happens next? • • March 2020 – RWBA and Parents receive admissions paperwork from Wiltshire LA. Acceptance slips to be returned to their local Council From late March 2020 - Parents receive full data pack from RWBA via their primary school with uniform supplier, music tuition, data forms etc… April 2020 – Year 7 Team and Personalised Learning Team meet with students to answer any worries and concerns and also Year 6 teachers for a detailed overview on each student May 2020 – Mrs Heaphy & Mrs Pocock begin to create Tutor Groups based on information from Year 6 Teachers, Primary Schools and potential Parent input

What happens next? • • • June/July 2020 – Potential individual Inductions for vulnerable/SEN students From 29 th June 2020 – parents can receive a letter via email with notification of their child’s tutor group. Please email in to Mrs Pocock on the email you wish to receive this on A Parentpay letter and an induction day timetable and map will be sent in the post to you before induction days. We will also enclose your child’s Tutor Group letter should you NOT have emailed us Wednesday 10 th June 2010 –’Be Ready for Secondary’ event – you can purchase dictionaries and opportunities to speak to members of staff including transport, music, PP and PE. There will also be a talk in the hall informing you about induction days and start of school in September (5 pm, 5. 30 pm & 6 pm) 9 th & 10 th July 2020 - Induction Days for Year 6

Tutor Groups • • Students are placed into Tutor Groups by Mrs Heaphy and Mrs Pocock using Primary School information and liaising with Mrs Mc. Mullin and the Transition Team The information used from Year 6 Teachers and Primary Schools include factors such as ability range, SEN, G&T, relationships with peers and members of staff, who to place with, who not to place with • All students are placed in mixed attainment teaching groups for core subjects, DT and PE • Five Bassett Houses – Bassett, Berwick, Compton, Winterbourne & Wootton • • Friendship requests only can be submitted, the deadline is 3 rd April 2020 – NO consideration will be given after this date Parents can place requests but these are not guaranteed. Further consultation or discussion can take place via letter, phone or e-mail mpocock@rwba. org. uk

Languages • All students will study French in Year 7 • No other language will be taught in Year 7. • Students will then be offered a second language for Year 8 as languages will be a core GCSE for this cohort. • This is a change in strategy for RWBA due to changes in Government regulations (EBacc) and performance measures. SEND All SEND will be supported by TA led intervention within mainstream classes. Differentiation by the class teacher will ensure inclusion and access to the curriculum for all. All students will gain their full entitlement to the secondary curriculum.

Pupil Premium If your child is entitled to Free School Meals then there is additional support available to you. This includes children who have been eligible at some point in the last 6 years. Head of SEND /PP Intervention Mary Jones mdjones@rwba. org. uk Our Pupil Premium Coordinators track progress and provide additional support. We can also offer financial assistance with things such as basic uniform items, equipment and revision guides. If you think you might be eligible then please apply on the Wiltshire Council website. Please contact Mary Jones with any questions.

Pupil Premium Eligibility If you receive the following support you could be entitled: � � � � Income Support Job Seeker's Allowance (income-based) Employment and Support Allowance (income-related) support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the Guarantee element of State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit - providing you are NOT entitled to Working Tax Credit and your family's annual income (as assessed by HMRC) is not more than £ 16, 190 (as at 6 April 2012) Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment you may receive for a further four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £ 7, 400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods) If you receive working tax credits then you will not be eligible regardless of income.

Services Pupil Premium Children from families in the armed forces are entitled to the Services Pupil Premium. Services Premium Coordinator Andy Draper is our Services Pupil Premium Coordinator and he is responsible for tracking and coordinating intervention to ensure that your child makes good progress. Financial support can be available in circumstances where a need is identified. He can help to provide additional support during deployments and ensure continuity in the event of students having to move schools during the academic year.

Behaviour for Learning • • Students’ holistic and academic development are our prime aims In order to facilitate this, RWBA has adopted a specific Behaviour for Learning Policy that encourages positive behaviours in students that has significantly reduced low level disruptive behaviour, non completion of homework, lack of preparedness for school (equipment or uniform) and lateness to school and lessons We use a ‘Warn C 1, Move C 2 and Remove C 3 system with C 3 and above sanctioned with immediate after school detentions There is a flow chart that explains the Policy on the Academy Website

23 Getting Show My Homework Mobile app, or website https: //rwba. showmyhomework. co. uk Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for i. Phone, i. Pad, i. Pod Touch and Android Devices.

24 Inside Show My Homework

25 Homework description In this view we can see a task’s title and description, set and due dates and how it should be submitted. Helpful resources – files & websites – are displayed below the homework.

26 Notifications In Settings, you can manage Notifications. Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for i. Phone, i. Pad, i. Pod Touch and Android Devices.

The no-login back up! You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in 27

28 The no-login back up! You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in Submission types Submitted late Absent Resubmission Not submitted

And Finally. . . . �Thank �Any you for your time questions? Contact us… Telephone: 01793 841900 E-mail: mpocock@rwba. org. uk Please register for updates on the various stages of the transition process by emailing Mrs Pocock with your email address, your name, child’s name and primary school. Website: www. rwba. org. uk