Welcome from the head teacher1

Crestwood College

Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh,

Hampshire SO50 4FZ.

Telephone: (023) 8064 1232

Fax: (023) 8062 9373

Email adminoffice@crestwood.hants.sch.uk

www.crestwood.hants.sch.uk

Head Teacher:

Mrs. K. Dawkins, BA (Hons)

Senior Deputy Head Teacher:

Mr. S. Chandler, BEd (Hons)

Deputy Head Teachers:

Mr. S. Gibbs, BSc (Hons), MA (Ed)

Mrs. S. Mitchener, BEd (Hons)

Mr. T. Nash, BA (Hons)

Extended Schools Leader:

Mrs. A. Horn

crestwood college

for Business and Enterprise

‘‘Learning, Achieving, Leading’’

‘‘Students feel safe, secure and

happy in college’’

- OFSTED

‘‘A good school... achieving good

and rapid progress for students’’

- OFSTED

Welcome from the head teacher Building success2 3

crestwood college

for Business and Enterprise

As the Head Teacher of this over-subscribed College,

I would very much like to welcome you to our, and

hopefully your, College. Crestwood continues to

develop rapidly. I am extremely proud of what has

been achieved and excited by how far we have come

on our journey. We have been graded by Ofsted for

a third time as good, demonstrating consistency in

the quality of education we provide. Crestwood is a

highly successful, innovative and personal Community

College. Due to our small size we pride ourselves on

the close relationships we have made with students and

parents. We help all learners achieve their potential

and better their life chances. We have the Gold Award

for Extended Services, the Gold Award for Professional

Development and the Gold Award for Investors in

People.

Our College is a place of learning and inspiration for all

our learners. It provides opportunity and challenge. We

are determined and relentless as we strive for the best

for our young people.

We are praised for our innovative and exciting

curriculum. We develop students’ knowledge and skills to

help them achieve and have high aspirations. We work

closely with our partner schools in Eastleigh to provide

diversity in learning.

As a Community College our students care for and

respect others. They develop self-worth, self-respect

and self-discipline. Student Voice drives much of our

improvement and we work with schools outside of

Eastleigh, developing their practice in this area.

Crestwood College is a learning

centre for all our community.

We boast superb facilities

including: a sports hall,

fitness suite, performing

area, catering room, multi-

use games area and astroturf.

Our community are engaged

with our College and we work in

partnership to provide opportunities for all, including a

very sucessfull after school club.

This prospectus cannot tell you all that we do. We are

a College with a ‘‘can do’’ attitude and a ‘‘can do more’’

culture. We never compromise on providing high quality

education and care for all our learners. It is worth visiting

so that you can experience the energy and enthusiasm

for learning the College creates.

Krista Dawkins

Head Teacher

Welcome from the head teacher

‘‘the headteacher has a strong vision for the college and

high standards of

behaviour, achievement and teaching have

been maintained’’

- OFSTED ‘‘Overall achievement is improving rapidly’’

- OFSTED

Building success year by yearWe have much to be proud of. The number of students

achieving high grade passes exceeds the targets set.

In 2013 82% of our students achieved 5 or more high

grade passes. Every year we look set to achieve more

and we are a College that adds significant value. We care

about all our students and ensure they make progress

regardless of their starting points. Each child has a

different journey to success and it is our job to help them

achieve their potential. Our success has been built upon

the foundation of the performances in the core subjects,

as well as our Arts, Languages, Humanities and PE areas.

We have gained a justifiable reputation for excellent work

in the Specific Learning Difficulties Resourced Base, which

addresses the needs of students with dyslexia. Many of

those students gain 5 or more higher grade GCSEs after

following tailored learning interventions, one to one and

whole class teaching.

‘‘Achievement is good

and improving’’

- OFSTED

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Aims: to encourage learners to be responsible and to

respect the needs and rights of others

to empower learners to embark on journeys of self

belief, enrichment and achievement

to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge

that are relevant, flexible and transferable

to offer a rich, diverse and inclusive curriculum, with

progression opportunities for all

to motivate learners to embrace challenges, to have

high aspirations, continue with life long learning and

be a good citizen

to continue to develop outstanding practices through

a collaborative approach

Commitment of staffAt Crestwood we are proud to say that our

achievements are largely due to the dedication,

enthusiasm and commitment of all our knowledgeable,

loyal and consistent staff. We are united in our

determination and belief in providing the best

opportunities and experiences for all our students. We

recruit exceptionally well in all areas and our staff stay at

the College, making it stable and consistent for your child.

We believe it is important that staff continually develop

their skills and understanding which, in turn, generate

motivation, enthusiasm and the capability to enable

students to fulfil their potential.

This philosophy has been officially recognised with

the Gold Investors in People Award – one of the few

Colleges nationally to hold this. ‘‘Teachers have very

high expectations’’

OFSTED‘‘Students and staff share a very

strong sense of community’’

- OFSTED

Business and EnterpriseEnterprising individuals are creative, innovative and take

calculated risks.

We believe that our status provides relevant learning

for all our students which prepares them for life beyond

college. Many students take part in business led

challenges, such as the NDS Red Button Challenge, and

our students are well known for their victories whilst

competing against other schools. We have enterprising

students who fund raise to improve the College

environment and raise money for local charities. Our

students also represent the College nationally with our

steel band ‘Panatical’ playing at the Ageas Bowl cricket,

Exmouth Festival and Music for Youth.

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‘‘Students have good manners

and behave well in lessons...

This is a happy college

because of the positive relationships

that exist between students and staff’’

- OFSTED

CurriculumWe aim that our children:

achieve examination success and make excellent

progress regardless of their starting point

have the opportunity of a broad and balanced

curriculum with an enterprise ethos

have equality of opportunity to access the curriculum

have the opportunity to study a varied range of

qualifications at the College or at our partner

institutions

develop an independence in their learning

are equipped with the necessary skills to go on to

further study or employment

We review our curriculum regularly to meet the needs

of our students and ensure we offer the most up to date

range of courses and qualifications. We emphasise the

importance of the English Baccalaureate and encourage

our students to follow a broad balanced set of subjects.

Students are placed in sets for most subjects, which takes

account of their attainment. This ensures they make

the expected rates of progress right from the start. For

other subjects they will be taught as mixed ability groups.

Dynamic teaching and a creative learning environment is

fundamental to our approach to ensure students achieve

their full potential.

Progress is monitored through Parents’ Evenings and

subject specific termly progress reports. We welcome

parents into College at any time to discuss their child’s

progress. Appointments can be made by emailing staff or

by contacting Reception. We like to know of concerns,

if they arise, early and encourage parents to contact the

College immediately.

Your child as an individualThe small size of our College allows us to get to know

your child really well. No student is hidden and everyone

is treated as an individual. The students themselves

describe the College as the “Crestwood family”. We will

find those areas and ways of learning which stimulate

them to achieve their best. This knowledge helps us, as

educators, to pitch our teaching and provide challenge

on their learning journey. Every student leaves as a

successful individual, regardless of their ability and

starting points.

Parents working in collaborationWe believe parents have a vital role to play in helping

the College improve the quality of education their child

receives. We encourage parents to share their views

and become involved in the use of the College. Our

parents run a PTA and forum to share ideas and generate

initiatives for students that will help improve the quality of

provision within the College. We also have Facebook and

Twitter feeds to keep parents informed of events and to

receive comments to help us improve.

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ReligionAll students study Religious Education as part of their

Humanities and Values Education programme. It is also

covered by the use of themed days and assemblies. We

are an affiliated church College, with our local church

St Peter’s. Affiliation means we embrace the values of

mutual respect, trust, tolerance and honesty. Assemblies

are held at least twice a week and include acts of

collective worship. Some of these will take place in the

local church and are multi-faith in approach. Parents have

the right to withdraw their children from all or part of

the religious education and collective worship and should

write to the Head Teacher in these instances. Sex and Relationships EducationThe College has a Sex and Relationships Education

programme which complies with the law, Hampshire

County Council guidelines and promotes responsible

behaviour. A copy of the full policy is available by request

at the Office. We have Behaviour and Inclusion workers

and a Parent Support Officer at the College, to assist

with any concerns or offer advice.

‘‘College leaders have had a significant impact in achieving good and rapid progress’’

- OFSTED

‘‘Innovative changes to the

curriculum provide a keen focus on achievement with increasing pace and challenge’’

- OFSTED

Key Stage 3This covers Years 7 and 8. During this time all the

students are taught the full range of National Curriculum

subjects. In addition, all students take part in Media &

Creative and Values Education. They are also provided

with an introduction to Business Education as part

of their Mathematics lessons, with the focus being on

financial capability.

We teach 2 languages: French and Spanish. In Year 7 all

students will follow one of these throughout Key Stage 3

and have the opportunity to take a second language.

Key Stage 4In Years 9, 10 and 11 the students can follow up to

ten courses leading to GCSEs or other equivalent

qualifications. All students take a ‘core’ of subjects

including English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Values

Education and Physical Education.

In addition to this, students can choose to study from:

Art, ASDAN, Business Studies, Catering, Drama, French,

Geography, History, ICT (AiDa, CiDA), Film Studies, Media

Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education (BTec

and GCSE), Spanish, Technology: Textiles, Product Design,

Resistant Materials.

For some students, who we feel would benefit more

from work-related learning, we introduce time at local

colleges and workplaces. We work closely with Eastleigh

College, Sparsholt, Above Bar for Hair College and SETA.

The high standard of learning which takes place at

Crestwood is reflected in our excellent examination

results and the very high percentage of our leavers who

go on to further education, employment or training.

All students are taught for 25 hours a week, excluding

registration and assembly time. The lessons are 75

minutes in length and each student has 4 lessons per day.

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‘‘Teachers subject expertise is reflected in

well focused and challenging question and answer

sessions that extend learning’’

- OFSTED

Reporting to parentsThroughout the year students are continually assessed

to monitor their progress. Students also reflect, together

with their teacher, on their own achievements and set

targets. Each student will receive three reports per

year, known as “Progress Reports”. These are across all

subjects and track progress made, with specific targets for

improvement.

In addition, parents will be invited into College with their

child to meet their teachers, where they will review

progress.

HomeworkIt is the policy at Crestwood that home learning is part of

the learning for all students. One way in which students

demonstrate that they are taking responsibility for their

own learning is by completing quality outcomes for their

homework and by submitting this on time.

The student planner is for parents to look at and sign

each week, so they can see what homework has been

set and completed. Students benefit by having a quiet

place to do their homework, away from distraction.

Our Learning Resource Centre is open between 3.00pm

and 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, as a place for quiet

study and completing homework. ICT facilities are also

available at those times. The Learning Resource Centre

is manned by teachers after College, who are on hand to

give help and guidance.

Careers and Work Related LearningA careers programme is followed by students in all years

and allows the opportunity for them to:

know themselves better

be aware of education, training and career

opportunities

make decisions about their future

manage transitions to new roles and situations

The programme provides students with a focus for their

education and prepares them for life long learning.

Some students will be encouraged to undertake a

ten-day work experience programme, where they can

develop their skills, strengths, sense of responsibility and

communication skills in the world of work.

We offer a full integrated Careers Service provided by

Solent Education Business Partnership.

‘‘Teachers routinely assess information well to plan lessions that

stretch students and build on their

prior learning’’

- OFSTED

‘‘Students have made

significantly rapid progress,

particularly in English, Science and Mathematics’’

- OFSTED

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Student assessmentWe have embedded a policy of Assessment for

Learning across all year groups as a means of improving

the students’ own learning abilities and standards of

work. Students are taught what assessment is, why it is

necessary and are equipped with the skills to review their

work independently. This philosophy reaps many benefits

from motivating students to learn and produce work at

the top of their individual ability and to develop their

independence and sense of responsibility for what

they do.

These attributes will be vitally important to them when

they leave at the end of Year 11 and move into work or

further or higher education.

Provision for Individual Learning NeedsCrestwood College has a caring and sensitive approach

to students with individual learning needs. As with all

the students in the College, we are looking to maximise

their potential in an atmosphere of support and

encouragement. Our aim is the early identification of

a student’s needs and to provide the essential experience

of success through tightly focused Individual Education

Programmes.

The Individual Learning Needs Department collates

information on all incoming students – specific and

personalised transition arrangements are made across

the Summer Term so that students feel ready to start

in the September. Those who we identify as needing

our support have Individual Learning Programmes that

are carefully monitored. Attainable targets are set for

students and placed in their record books. Progress is

reviewed termly and new targets set. The department is

staffed by experienced Teachers and Curriculum Support

Assistants committed to providing success for all students.

The Code of PracticeThe Code of Practice supports and protects the

entitlement of students with special educational needs

and Crestwood College implements it with vigour and

enthusiasm.

Involving other AgenciesWhenever necessary, we make use of our strong

existing links with external support services, including

the Educational Psychologist Service, Ethnic Minority and

Achievement and Advisory Teachers for hearing impaired

or visually impaired students. Our Parent Support

Advisor can also signpost parents to agencies providing

specific advice.

SpLD Resourced BaseThe Resourced Base works to support and integrate

students with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) into

our mainstream secondary curriculum. The Resource’s

prime function is to enable each student to fulfil their full

potential. Through specialist teachers and Curriculum

Support Assistants the Resource provides individually

tailored programmes of in-class support, pastoral care,

ICT provision and 1:1 sessions. Many students go on to

achieve five or more A*-C grades at GCSE level.

The need for SpLD provision is determined by the Local

Education Authority.

‘‘The college has ensured that those studetns who

have the lowest attainment or with SEN are making good and rapid progress’’

- OFSTED

‘‘The effective use of curriculum support assistants is outstanding’’

- OFSTED

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Gifted and Talented studentsWe have been awarded the full Gifted and Talented Award

by Hampshire County Council. The award recognises

the way in which we provide opportunities and challenge

for our most able students, both in and outside of the

classroom.

We aim to keep our class sizes low, providing the best

possible experience for our students.

We have developed a policy for the Gifted and Talented

that has been fully implemented across all aspects of

College life.

We pay particular attention to differentiation of work in

all classes. Our increased focus upon National Curriculum

levels and GCSE gradings through Assessment for

Learning is intended to give students a greater sense

of ownership over their learning. We also have further

enrichment activities provided in topics where students

can demonstrate their talents and extend themselves. This

focus upon the Gifted and Talented does not replace the

care that we give at Crestwood to all our students. It

should be seen as part of our continuing commitment to

help all our students develop and achieve their very best.

Care of studentsOn entry, students are placed in a tutor group and there

are several of these in each year. These are overseen

by a Year Leader. Tutors meet with the students every

day and are responsible for their well being and day to

day care. They are in the best position to offer guidance,

build self esteem and monitor attendance and academic

progress.DisciplineCrestwood College aims to promote a disciplined and

supportive working atmosphere. We expect students to

behave in a responsible manner throughout the day, in

particular following the ‘Five Golden Rules’ in each lesson.

Students are expected to be polite and courteous to

other students, teachers and all other adults in College.

No student has the right to disrupt the learning of others.

We have an internal Inclusion Room, for a few students

who need to be educated away from their peers.

‘‘Students feel highly appreciated as individuals.

They behave

consistently well’’- OFSTED

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The Five Golden RulesPunctuality

Be on time for all lessons.

Uniform

Wear the correct uniform at all times.

Positive Attitude

Do as you are asked when you are asked, without

question.

Equipment Bring at least one working pen, one pencil and your

planner to all lessons. Bring your PE kit for PE.

Lesson Start and Finish

Line up sensibly outside the classroom. Stand behind

chairs. Sit when asked. Finish the lesson by standing

behind your chairs. Wait for the teacher to dismiss you.

RewardsWe aim to promote high standards of behaviour, self-

discipline and learning through positive encouragement

and reward. When students do something well their

teacher will recognise this by speaking to them in class,

writing comments on their work and giving merits.

There is a merit cup awarded each term. We also hold

termly commendation assemblies. Our annual Awards

Ceremony, recognising those students who have worked

consistently well, is the highlight of the year.

SanctionsStudents are treated firmly but fairly and there will

be regular contact with home if we feel a child is not

learning as well as we feel they can.

Detentions, report cards and internal isolation are used

for breaches of the College rules. Parents will be notified

if these sanctions are used.

No place for bullyingBullying is when someone intentionally uses behaviour

to cause another person distress. It can be both

physical and mental. We promote that all students

have the RIGHT to live their life in peace and free from

discrimination.

Students have the RIGHT to tell an adult or a peer

supporter if someone makes them unhappy.

Bullying is unacceptable and has no place in our College.

In the rare instances of bullying, it is dealt with very

seriously.

‘‘Bullying is rare and students

confirm that staff help them...

and they are confident that staff deal effectively with any incidents that occur’’

- OFSTED

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Peer SupportersThe College operates a Peer Supporter Scheme,

whereby students in Years 9, 10 and 11 can volunteer and

then undertake a training course to become a designated

person’s ‘Peer Supporter’. They are available to listen to

and support other students in the College who may be

experiencing problems or are upset at anytime.

Peer Supporters are available most lunchtimes and

breaktimes and are located in a designated room that

other students can go to on a “drop in” basis, to share

their problems or just to have a quiet space. It is a

provision that all at Crestwood value.

Student VoiceThe ‘Business hub’ consists of student representatives

from across tutor groups in Years 7-11. Each student is

expected to make a positive contribution to the College

and help instigate changes. Some areas are:

evaluating learning

charity work

business and enterprise

community cohesion

These groups meet regularly to plan and discuss projects

for which they research and present their findings. All

students in the College are given regular opportunities to

express their views and make suggestions.

Student AmbassadorsWe have around sixty Student Ambassadors from the

year groups 8 to 11. These students are there to support

the College in promoting its work to wider audiences.

They are also expected to be role models to other

students. Each year group has a ‘lead’ ambassador. All

ambassador posts are awarded annually.

We also have a Head Boy and Head Girl in Year 11. They

are chosen after an application process and interview.

“Our College”The students have proved to be a valuable means to help

improve the College in so many ways.

They take an active role in improving the quality of

teaching and learning and act as an essential part in

developing such a key area.

Both staff and students have been fully consulted about

our lesson timings and change of uniform. The students

also observe lessons and then help the teachers to

improve their practice by co-constructing learning. Their

work is exceptional and they have been used to develop

this scheme in other Colleges.

‘‘A unique and outstanding feature is the role

that students take on as student observers...

empowering them to take a

learning role in evaluating lessons

and attitudes to learning’’

- OFSTED

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Extra curricular opportunitiesTrips can be a valuable and enriching experience for

students, giving them opportunities to broaden their

horizons, practise their language skills, understand the

cultural differences that exist and work together as

part of a small group, in a different environment away

from the College. We also participate in enterprise and

activity challenges organised by Solent Education Business

Partnership.

Many students take part in after College sports clubs.

As well as the traditional sports such as netball, football,

hockey, basketball and rugby, we are a leading College for

volleyball. We win many sporting competitions including

the Hampshire Cup for football and have students that

play at a National level. We also have many “rising stars”

who represent the College at County, Regional and

National level, particularly in football and volleyball.

We are fortunate to have excellent links with The

Sparsholt Football Academy. The coaches run sessions

at our College and many of our students go on to this

provision at Post 16.

Our steel bands are a strong feature of Crestwood and

we have bands in all year groups. Our elite steel band

“Panatical” have received national recognition by playing

at the anniversary of The Royal Associated Board of

Music at the Cadogan Hall and have also reached the

finals of the National Music for Youth on numerous

occasions. They also play across Eastleigh, the Exmouth

Festival and are a common feature at international cricket

matches at the Ageas Bowl.

We have an excellent jazz band, rock band and our vocal

talent is rapidly developing to a high standard.

‘‘The overwhelming majority of

parents... said they were pleased with the

way the College is led

and would recommend it to others’’

- OFSTED

Residential experiencesAll Year 7 students have the opportunity to attend the

College camp, which takes place during five days at the

end of June. The camp is held at Fairthorne Manor, near

Botley and includes a varied programme of activities

focusing on teamwork and confidence building.

In other years we have trips such as Art Trips to St Ives

and London; a Year 8 camp to Tile Barn; water sports trip

to Spain; Geography trip to Italy and skiing in France and

Austria.

We also run University trips which include residential

experiences.

Your extended CollegeCrestwood is committed to encouraging high standards

in sport, music and drama and we see many students

excelling in these areas.

We boast an impressive Leisure Centre, which includes

a sports hall, drama studio and “CrestFit” fitness suite.

Our outdoor sports pitches and six tennis courts on our

multi-use games area means we are not crowded for

space. Our outside areas, including the car park, have

been improved by a landscaping scheme.

‘‘Students spoke enthusiastically

about the vast range of

after College clubs’’

- OFSTED

The all weather pitch for both College and Community

use has afforded us the opportunity to extend the sports

curriculum. Floodlighting has extended the use of the

pitch by other local sports teams in the community, many

of which our students belong to, outside of College

hours.

Productions and musical experiences are enjoyed by all in

the Drama Studio. Our Music department is renowned

for excellence in the County, including its joint concerts

with Southampton Jazz Workshop. Past productions

include: ‘Annie’, ‘Joseph’, ‘His Dark Materials’, ‘Cry Baby’,

‘Scrooge’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’, ‘‘Peter Pan’, ‘Midsummer

Night’s Dream’ and ‘Oliver’.

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Links with the communityAs a Community College we strive to be an active

part of our community and not just a building existing

within it. We have strong links with all local schools and

take students from a wide variety. Often we take from

twenty different schools. We deliver Family Learning

programmes, Holiday Activities, Parenting Support and

have strong links with community groups and local

business.

The Extended Schools team work hard to support

the College in its development as a centre of

excellence. They provide many enrichment activities

and opportunities for our students, parents and wider

community.

Before and After College CareWe run a well attended Breakfast Club for students. We

believe that this has a significant impact on improving

both attainment and attitudes to learning from students

benefiting from a more relaxed start to their day. We

also run an After College Club for children aged 5-13

years old and holiday activities over all the school

holidays.

On site we have a Pre-School and the College is used by

a variety of community groups for sport, recreational and

educational purposes.College websiteThe College has its own website which contains a

significant amount of information about the College

including dates and curriculum information. The address

of the website is www.crestwood.hants.sch.uk.

You can also visit us on Facebook - like us at

facebook.com/crestwoodcollege

Or follow us on Twitter @crestwood_dfe

‘‘The head teacher has taken

decisive and successful actions to move the college on’’

- OFSTED