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Belonging, engaging, succeeding together

Welcome to Fred Longworth High School

Mr J Whalley Deputy Headteacher

Belonging, engaging, succeeding together

Welcome to the Fred Longworth Family Students “speak proudly of their time at school and described it as one ‘big family’. They believe all teachers to be inspiring and there to help them get the most from their education”. Ofsted

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What can you expect?

• A family atmosphere – based on excellent

relationships;

• A safe environment;
• Excellent facilities & encouragement to enjoy

learning;

• Committed, professional & talented staff;
• High expectations & standards of achievement.

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What can you expect?

• Excellent pastoral support;
• Good communication between home and

school;

• Student voice with real influence;
• Rewards for good work and behaviour.
• Extra activities – with excellent provision in

particular for the Arts and PE.

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Head of Year

Mr T Fallows

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Deputy Heads of Year:

• Mr P McKeown
• Ms S Youds
• Mr C Nuttall
• Mr S Priestley
• Attached to the year group – Mrs E Bailey

(Safeguarding Officer)

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The Year 7 Tutor Team:

NORTH

• Ms J Aspray
• Mrs J Coyle
• Miss L Blaney
• Miss M Lee
• Mrs L Davenport (JP)

SOUTH

• Mrs B Neild
• Miss C Rea
• Miss L Dalton
• Mrs E Fieldhouse
• Mrs F Taylor

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Other Key Staff:

• Mrs Maher – Director of Inclusion
• Mrs Gannon – Inclusion Manager

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Mr P Davies

Deputy Head

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Academic Transition from Yr 6-Yr 7

Context for your child

• There is a very real North/South divide in terms
• f educational achievement.
• White (mainly “working class”) boys are the

largest group of underachieving students

• nationally. This trend impacts here at Freddies

and in the North West as a whole.

• Ethnic diversity and wider career opportunities in

the South and particularly London has impacted positively upon schools’ culture, contributing to the North/South divide.

Wigan and Salford

Your child will need to have the skills to be able to do jobs that have not yet been invented!

The Academic Core Creative Curriculum The Core

Maths English Language English Literature Science French or Spanish History or Geography Computer Science Arts Design and Technology PE RS PSHE

Top employability skills as identified by the OECD- rank ordered.

• 1. Team working
• 2. Self-management
• 3. Problem solving
• 4. Communication - application of literacy
• 5. Business and customer awareness
• 6. Application of numeracy
• 7. Application of ICT
• 8. Languages

Your support and guidance is crucial!

“The research is overwhelmingly clear: when parents play a positive role in their children’s education, students do better in school.”

Barriers for parents

• Time.
• Negative experience of school themselves.
• Concerns over the costs/debt associated with

higher education.

• Anxiety that parents themselves cannot access

the course content. How can I help, I know nothing about … ?

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12 minute film available on the school website. Practical guidance and advice for supporting your child.

Key Events and Dates for Y7 Parents

• Year 7 Parent Curriculum Information Evening

– 22nd November

• Y7 Parent Curriculum Information Mornings –

w/c 19th November

• Y7 Parents’ Evening – 9th May
• Y7 Student Led Conferences – 8th July

Carefully monitor your child’s use of their phone and

• ther devices.

Homework

• All homework is set on Show My Homework (SMH) Students with

SMART phones will access SMH from their phones. Students without devices can access SMH on computers at home or in school.

• Students will be shown how to log-in to SMH in September
• English and Maths only will set homework in the first four weeks of
• term. After this time all subjects will start to set homework.

Keeping your homework organised Keeps you up to date when you’re away from school Helps show you how much homework you have Sends you reminders for when homework is due No need to write your homework down before leaving class Let’s you message your teacher in private if you need help with your work

How Show My Homework can Help You

Homework Description

Your homework tasks are clearly laid out in Show My Homework with all the information you need to complete them.

What is Show My Homework

Homework on your computer, phone and tablet! A to-do list organises all your work for you. Helps you manage your homework from wherever you are.

Building resilience and independence.

• When students reach Y11 we advise them to

spend a minimum of 2 hours of study per evening and 4 hours at weekend.

• We do not expect this of students in Y7 but it

is important that students learn to manage their time effectively. Aim to get your child into good study habits. Encourage them to put quality time aside to do their homework.

SIMS Parent App Monitor attendance, behaviour and achievement Receive reports on-line as soon as they are published Receive all the background attainment data we hold on your child.

How your child will be taught.

English, Maths, Science , MFL, RS, History and Geography are all taught in partly-setted groups. We do not use numerical set- names to group students. Classes are named after artists and

• writers. Groups are kept under review throughout the year.

A= Austen M = Monet T = Turner P = Picasso L = Lowry Art, Drama, Music and Computer Science are taught in forms. DT is taught mainly in forms. Boys and girls are taught separately in PE.

Supporting and Developing Literacy

• English is split into Language and Literature. These

subjects are taught separately.

• Bespoke programmes of study to support learners

at all levels

• Emphasis on teaching reading, writing and oracy

skills that can be used across all subjects

• Opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular

writing groups

• Our own school magazine: Printshop Press

How can I help?

• Encourage your child to read at home for

pleasure.

• Encourage your child to read over the

summer holidays.

Information packs

• Parent handbook.
• Information about the SIMS APP and Show

My Homework.

• Key dates - for your fridge!
• Registration details – please complete and

return in September, earlier if possible.

• ‘Pupil Transition Passport’ – please complete

and return in September.

• Documents to complete and return this

evening (yellow pages)

Documents to sign and return this evening

• IT access audit.
• Home-School agreement.
• Parental consent form APOLOGIES - TYPING ERROR – SHOULD READ 2018/19
• IT acceptable use policy.

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Mr S Rigby

Y7 Outdoor Activities Trip

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Mrs Maher Assistant Headteacher Miss Rea Attendance Officer

ATTENDANCE

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% ATTENDANCE DEFINED 100% OVER 3 TERMS OUTSTANDING

100%

EXCELLENT

97.00 – 99.99%

GOOD

93.00 – 96.99%

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

90.01 – 92.99%

DANGER ZONE

90.00% and BELOW

SERIOUS CAUSE FOR CONCERN/POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION

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Mr M Ainscough

Music at Fred Longworth High School

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Mr Gregory

Physical Education at Fred Longworth High School

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Head Boy and Head Girl

Jack Davies & Bethany Morris

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Over to my able assistants

The uniform!

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Mr Whalley A partnership approach

• 100% attendance and punctuality – so no

holidays in term time;

• Uniform, appearance and equipment;
• Work with us - our rules are there for a reason;
• We all have the same goals for your children;
• Encouragement of learning…and homework;
• Encourage a full part in school life;
• Keep in touch – communication is two way.

Essential Equipment

The following equipment is compulsory:

• Pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener -

all in a pencil case!

• Green pen for editing work
• Reading book
• Scientific calculator
• Student notebook
• Earphones
• Appropriate sized-school bag

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Any worries?

What if….

• I am bullied?
• I get lost in a big school?
• I’m late to lesson because I get lost?
• I forget my dinner money?
• I can’t remember who teaches me?
• I get detention or Room 101?
• I don’t remember my equipment?

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Practicalities

• Parents’ Evenings & Progress Review Days;
• School meals – our cashless system;
• Free School Meals – a plea;
• The mobile ‘phone issue;
• Keeping things running smoothly…

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What’s next?

Tonight is a chance to:

• Meet the tutors – where to meet after this;
• Talk to uniform suppliers;
• Sign up for music activities;
• See Mr Gregory with any PE related queries;
• Grab a coffee or tea in our canteen;
• Ask about any worries or concerns you may have –

senior staff and form tutors are ready for your questions!