MR S RICHARDSONHeadteacher

MRS J CROWTHER-GREENSenior Deputy Headteacher

MRS M GOODWINDeputy Headteacher

MR C HALLDeputy Headteacher

MRS J DAVIESAssistant Headteacher

MRS D DREWSENDCo

Mrs S ChiltonHead of Year 7

Mr J WattsYear Manager

Mrs E GarrityDirector of Transition

EMMABRIDGEWATER

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JOSIAHWEDGWOOD

MR PARKES

STANLEYMATTHEWS

MISS OAKES-WHITE

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MRS SHUFFLEBOTHAM

I’m Mrs Chilton and I am very excited to be working with our new Year 7

students! My main role as their Head of Year will focus around attainment and

standards and to ensure that all students are making progress across

our knowledge-rich curriculum and supporting them in their learning. I

believe that with guidance and support, all students can be successful through

hard work, resilience and determination.

As Director of Transition many of you will have seen me in your primary schools or

you will have visited the Academy before to a transition experience or event led by

myself and Coop Young Leaders. I know that the move to high school can be

daunting, however we pride ourselves on the fact that we make this an enjoyable and

flawless move for all. I will be in contact weekly with your Year 6 teachers, your

parents and carers and yourselves to make the move to Co-op Academy a smooth,successful experience.

I am Mr Watts and I am your Year Manager. I am really looking forward to meeting our new Year 7 students and supporting you throughout your first year at the Academy.

My role is to ensure you settle into life at the Academy and that you make the most of your time with us. I am also new to the Academy myself so I really do understand what it is like to be starting somewhere new.

Please come and find me if you need any help with anything or even if you want to just come and introduce yourself. Look forward to seeing you in all September.

7APMiss Pickering

Form Tutor

7JWMiss WhalleyForm Tutor

7LBAMr BaldwinForm Tutor

7ICMr CawleyForm Tutor

7LASMiss AskeyForm Tutor

7MRAMiss RashidForm Tutor

7NGMrs GodwinForm Tutor

7JRMr Richardson

Form Tutor

A tutor time programme will be followed weekly with a range of activities for students to participate in that fit into the following themes:

● Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Revision, Initiative and Communication.● House Activities.● One-to-one - each student will have a one-to-one mentoring session with their Form Tutor and their

academic targets reviewed regularly.● Learning - many of the activities will involve oracy as the focus and will cover personal, social,

health, moral, spiritual and cultural development in addition to British values. These activities will equip all students with the skills needed to enrich their lives as they grow and develop into young adults.

Thursday 3rd September 2020

This is a good time to reflect with your family and think about everything that has happened on your first day. You may still have some questions or worries, if so, write them in your planner to

ask students or a member of staff on your second day.

We all want this to be a special time for you, and a day that will bring back happy memories in your future years at the Academy.

8.55am arrive to the Academy

9.00amMet by Form Tutor and

taken to Assembly

12.40pmLunchtime

9.05amWelcome from the

HeadteacherMr Richardson

9.30am taken to form room by

Form Tutor and essential information

discussed10.00am - 12.00

Tour of the Academy by prefects,

any questions can be answered here

1.20pmYou will begin your first lesson at the Academy2.20pm

You will find your way to your next lesson

3.20pmYou will finish your

first day.

MONDAY / TUESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY8.00am Academy opens for students

8.55am Start of the Academy day, arrive and go to Period 1

9.00am - 10.00am Period 1

10.00am - 11.00am Period 2

11.00am - 11.20am Tutor Time / Assembly for Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9 / Break for Year 10 & Year 11

11.20am - 11.40am Tutor Time / Assembly for Year 10 & Year 11 / Break for Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9

11.40am - 12.40pm Period 3

12.40pm - 1.20pm Lunchtime

1.20pm - 2.20pm Period 4

2.20pm - 3.20pm Period 5

3.30pm - 4.30pm Academy Extras

WEDNESDAY8.00am Academy opens for students

8.55am Start of the Academy day, arrive and go to Period 1

9.00am - 9.50am Period 1

9.50am - 10.40am Period 2

10.40am - 11.00am Tutor Time / Assembly for Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9 / Break for Year 10 & Year 11

11.00am - 11.20am Tutor Time / Assembly for Year 10 & Year 11 / Break for Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9

11.20am - 12.10pm Period 3

12.10pm - 1.00pm Period 4

1.00pm - 1.40pm Lunchtime

1.40pm - 2.30pm Period 5

2.30pm - 3.20pm Period 6 - *‘The Edge’

3.30pm - 4.30pm Academy Extras

*‘The Edge’ is an opportunity for students to experience a wide range of activities such as dance, drama,sport, music as well as being able to receive identified interventions to support them in their journey tobecome successful citizens.

INSET 1st and 2nd September Week 22 22nd - 26th February

Week 1 3rd - 4th September Week 23 1st - 5th March

Week 2 7th - 11th September Week 24 8th - 12th March

Week 3 14th - 18th September Week 25 15th - 19th March

Week 4 21st - 25th September Week 26 22nd - 26th March

Week 5 28th - 2nd October Week 27 29th March - 2nd April

Week 6 5th - 9th October Easter 5th - 16th April

Week 7 12th - 16th October Week 28 19th - 23rd April

Week 8 19th - 23rd October Week 29 26th - 30th April

Half Term 26th October - 30th October Week 30 3rd - 7th May

Week 9 2nd - 6th November Week 31 10th - 14th May

Week 10 9th - 13th November Week 32 7th - 21st May

Week 11 16th - 20th November Week 33 24th - 28th May

Week 12 23rd - 27th November Half Term 31st May - 4th June

Week 13 30th - 4th December Week 34 7th - 11th June

Week 14 7th- 11th December Week 35 14th - 18th June

Week 15 14th - 18th December Week 36 21st - 25th June

Christmas 21st December - 1st January Week 37 28th June - 2nd July

Week 16 4th - 8th January Week 38 5th - 9th July

Week 17 11th - 15th January Week 39 12th - 16th July

Week 18 18th - 22nd January Week 40 19th - 20th July

Week 19 25th - 29th January

Week 20 1st - 5th February

Week 21 8th - 12th February

Half Term 15th - 19th February

Administration guidelines and routines

SafeguardingSafeguarding and the welfare of children is of paramount importance. Children need to feel safe, secure and listened to. Please do not hesitate to pass on any safeguarding concerns relating to children. If something doesn’t feel right - it probably isn’t right. Your concerns will be treated with the utmost importance.The Academy Designated Safeguarding Officer is Mrs M. Goodwin and the Deputy is Mrs J. Holdcroft. Other Safeguarding Officers are Mrs P. Taylor, Miss A. Cooke and Mrs D. Drew (SENDco).

All staff at the Academy formally and actively adopt the ‘The Academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy’ which is found on the Academy website. The Academy also promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Bullying or any form of discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with immediately.

Mrs M Goodwin is contactable on mgoodwin@cas.coop or through the main reception number on 01782 882300 (option4).

Attendance:The Academy attendance target for 2020-2021 is 96% or above. It is vital that your child attends the Academy regularly in order for them to learn and progress and achieve their best. At the Academy we believe that every lesson is important and that every day your son or daughter is absent it has the potential to damage their achievement and affect their future. Studies have shown that student attendance which falls below 96% can result in a drop in GCSE grades in each of their chosen subjects. Following the changes in legislation in 2013, parents are no longer entitled to take any leave of absence for their children during term time. Leave of absence during term time will only be granted under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Headteacher. This does not include family holidays, celebrations or weddings. Any leave of absence must be requested in advance where possible. It is a legal requirement for parents/carers to inform the Academy of any reason for absence during term time.

Absence:Please telephone the Academy on 01782 882300 (option 1) on the first day of your child’s absence before 9.00am. We currently use a system called ‘Sims In Touch’, which means that on a child’s absence from the Academy you will receive an automated phone call asking you to contact the Academy to inform us of why your child is not in that day. Unauthorised absences may also result in a home visit conducted by the Academy. Should the absence be for more than one day, please contact our attendance team, through the receptionist so that suitable work can be arranged for your child to complete at home. Thank you for your support. Lateness to the Academy: Punctuality ensures that children do not miss any part of their lessons.Arriving late at school can be very disruptive for your child because it makes them feel awkward, especially when the lesson has to stop for them to enter. It causes unnecessary stress and discomfort. It is also disruptive for the teacher and the other students in the class. If a child arrives after 9.00am, they will be given a ‘Late Mark’ on their register along with a 20 minute lunchtime detention to be served that day. The marks are entered in the Electronic Register and are monitored regularly. If your child arrives late on two occasions in a week then a one hour late detention will be served after school, you will be notified of this in advance.

Lateness to Lessons:Avoidable lateness to lessons will also result in your child receiving an immediate 20 minute detention at lunchtime. Persistent lateness to lessons may also result in a Friday after school detention run by a senior member of staff.

Medical Appointments:Where possible appointments should not be made in the Academy day, they should be arranged out of Academy hours or in holiday time. Where appointments are unavoidable, please provide an appointment letter or card and write in your child’s planner the date, time and purpose of the appointment. Your child will then be allowed out of class and should go straight to reception. All students must be collected in person by a parent/carer. We will never allow a student to go by themselves to an appointment. The vast majority of instances, students will be expected to return to the Academy after their appointment. Medicines:If your child needs to take any medication please notify the Academy. A completed permission form, along with the medication is to be handed in to the Academy. Arranging an Appointment with a member of staff:When wishing to arrange an appointment to see a member of staff, contact the Academy to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time. Arrival without an appointment can often mean disappointment or frustration for parents, if the person you wish to see is unavailable. Please see the website for contact details. Change of personal information for illness and communication It is important that we are informed of any changes in personal information. We need to be notified of any change to your contact telephone number or home address immediately. Most communication will be made by email so please update us with any changes to your email address. Confidentiality All information required by the Academy or given by parents is treated in the strictest confidence.

Mr FordHead of Maths

- Geography- History- Languages- RE

At the Academy you will study a wide variety of subjects which ultimately will prepare you for your GCSE courses which you will sit in the summer of 2025. Below are the Heads of Faculty for each subject that you will study during years 7, 8 and 9.

Year 7 and 8 students also take part in ‘The Edge’ each week which provides the opportunity for you to take part in something different to your normal academic subjects.

- IT- Technology

Mrs CliftonHead of English

Mrs WoodwardHead of Science

Mr RogersHead of Performance

- Drama- Music- Performing Arts- PE

Mrs McDermottHead of Humanities

Mrs PriceHead of Creative

Technologies

The Scholars Programme is a selective extracurricular programme specifically curated to push our more academically able students to achieve their full potential. By combining access to topics, subjects and experiences,

students would not normally access in the normal curriculum, we drive to inspire an innate love of learning in our scholars.

Our four stranded programme provides access to a rich and deep curriculum which strives to put our scholars on par with the best students anywhere in the country. Through external partnerships with major national companies

and internationally renowned schools such asHarrow we offer a unique experience here at Co-op Academy inspiring our

students to truly be great.

The Edge is a weekly enrichment programme that aims to develop, and celebrate the rich cultural life that we have within the Academy. We aim to celebrate success through competitive situations and high quality performances and shows; to market the talent of the Academy, and to show the community the

value of our students. This is our students chance to excel; this is our students chance to harness and further nurture their passion for the great experiences we offer.

Within the Edge, we offer numerous sporting opportunities such as athletics, basketball, boxing, badminton, biking, dodgeball, football, rounders and table tennis. If you love performing, we have street dance, live band and recording and drama club. If you would like to get creative, we have

jewellery making, knitting, weaving and sewing, arts and crafts, cooking, art attack and library club. And for those who like something a little different, we offer horse riding, computer gaming and

computer programming and ‘gone to the dogs’. The Edge is certainly a ‘great experience’.

A programme of FREE activities will take place throughout the week from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. It is hoped that students will take part in one or more of these activities. Activities will be led by Academy staff and Specialist Coaches.

Activities offered depend upon the interest shown by the students, in the past these haveincluded:

Literacy Club Gardening Club Basketball Drama CyclingStreet Dance Theatre Visits Library Club ICT Club Art ClubFootball Numeracy Club Cricket Rock Band Table Tennis

You can buy a wide variety of snacks and drinks from the Canteen at break time and lunchtime as well as before the Academy starts.

MONDAY/TUESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAYBreakfast: 8.00am - 8.30am (free toast)Break for Years 10 & 11 11.00am -11.20amBreak for Years 7,8 & 9: 11.20am - 11.40am Lunch: 12.40pm - 1.20pm

WEDNESDAYBreakfast: 8.00am - 8.30am (free toast)Break for Years 10 & 11 10.40am - 11.00amBreak for Years 7, 8 & 9 11.00am - 11.20amLunch: 1.00pm - 1.40pm

- You can choose your meal each day from an extensive selection of foods from the Canteen.

- You can decide what to have for lunch and how much you want to eat.- We provide a variety of healthy options for lunch.- We are a cashless Academy, please ensure that your ParentPay account is

topped up.- Alternatively, you can bring a packed lunch to eat in the canteen.

COTTAGE PIE - PIZZA - CURRY - CHICKEN JOES - LASAGNECHICKEN BURGER - QUICHE - SALAD BAR - CHILLI

PASTA BAKE - SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE - PASTA POTSSEASONAL OPTIONS - BEEF STEW

BEEF & VEGETABLE PIE - ROAST TURKEY DINNERGAMMON JOINT - CHICKEN & LEEK PIE - FISH PIECHEESE PIE - COD FILLETS - CHICKEN FAJITAS

BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE ... AND LOTS MORE!

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