START TIME FINISH TIME ACTIVITY8.50 a.m. 9.50 a.m. Period 1

9.50 a.m. 10.50 a.m. Period 2

10.50 a.m. 11.05 a.m. Break

11.05 a.m. 11.25 a.m. Registration/Tutor Period

11.25 a.m. 12.25 p.m. Period 3

12.25 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Lunch

1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. Period 4

2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Break

2.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. Period 5

3.40 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Enrichment/Entitlement

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LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTSAll students stay on campus at lunchtime. A wide range of good quality snacks and meals are availableon both campuses. Facilities also exist for students to eat a packed lunch in the academy. Those stu-dents who are entitled to ‘free school meals’ currently may take food to the value of £2.20 plus more ifthey are prepared to pay the difference.

HOMEWORKHomework is an important and integral part of the students’ learning experience. It gives them the oppor-tunity to demonstrate understanding, to practise and reinforce skills learnt in the academy and allowsthem to work independently and to develop study skills.

HOMEWORK TIMETABLES AND STUDENT ORGANISERSAt the beginning of each academy year, all students are given a homework timetable, which outlines thehomework requirements. Homework guidelines are also issued to parents in Key Stage 3 so that they areable to support their children as they progress through the academy. All students in the academy alsohave a Student Organiser where they can record all their homework tasks on a daily basis and studentsplace these on the desk at the start of each lesson.

Parents are asked to check that homework has been attempted. Parental encouragement and suitableconditions are helpful supports for the students in the completion of homework.

THEACADEMYADMISSIONSPOLICY

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The Planned Admission Level for the Year 7 entry is 325. This level has been decided by the Local Au-thority for the 2013 entry. This number may be exceeded at the discretion of the Governing Body, butthey are not obliged to accept students in excess of this number unless parents have successfully chal-lenged the initial decision as part of the Local Authority Appeal procedure.

The Academy will follow the Admissions Policy for all schools in the Staffordshire Education Authority –this can be obtained by accessing the Staffordshire County Council website. The priorities for admis-sion to the Academy, in order, will be:

A Relevant Children in CareB Students whose statutory statement of special needs names The de Ferrers Academy as

the most appropriate mainstream school that meets the students’ needs.C Students residing within the traditional ‘catchment’ area (broadly Outwoods, Horninglow,

Eton Park, Stretton, Rolleston, Tutbury).D Students who at the time of the application have an elder sibling in attendance at the

Academy, who will still be attending at the proposed admission date (for admissionpurposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: haveone or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted orfostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address,whose parents live as partners). Where this is the case we may admit up to 350.

E Students who satisfy both of the following tests:

i) They are distinguished from the great majority of applicants either on medical grounds or by otherexceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report,(obtained by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child,not the economic or social circumstances of the parent. They should be supported by a professionalreport (obtained by the parents), eg social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend Thede Ferrers Academy rather than any other school.

ii) They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the Academy. Hardship meanssevere suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to beexperienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Parents must provide detailed informa-tion about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application.

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F. Students who attend certain primary schools which are defined as majorcontributory primary schools (i.e. Outwoods Primary School, WilliamShrewsbury Primary School, John of Rolleston Primary School, RichardWakefield Primary School and Eton Park Junior School). Where this is thecase we may admit up to 350.

In the event of over subscription, places would be offered in accordance with Stafford-shire Education Authority admissions policy as detailed below:

G. Other students arranged in order of priority according to how near theirhome addresses are to the main gate of the Academy, determined by astraight-line measurement as calculated by the School Admissions andTransport Services Geographical Information System.

Where it is not possible to accommodate all students applying for places within a par-ticular category then the Academy will allocate the available places in accordance withthe remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be ac-commodated at a school, children who are catchment area children and satisfy cate-gory D will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the catchmentarea and satisfy category E.

PROCEDURE

Admissions will be handled in the first place by the Local Authority Schools AdmissionOfficers who issue preliminary letters before Christmas each year and make the finalallocations with the Academy if the number exceeds 325.

Parents whose request for a place for their child is not accepted may appeal to theLocal Authority, stating their grounds for appeal. All appeal forms are available on theStaffordshire County Council website.

Parents moving to the Academy catchment area later than September 2013 or thosewho wish to move their child to the Academy should contact the Academy. Places areonly assured for those within the ‘catchment’ area.

It is the Governors’ policy at The de Ferrers Academy to avoid any form of selection ordiscrimination on the grounds of a child’s ability, religion or race.

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BOYSAcademy blazer with badgeBottle green trousersPlain dark grey/black – formal style, i.e. not jeans style.Shirt - White – worn tucked inAcademy tieSocks - Plain dark grey or blackShoes (not trainers) - All black – sensible style with no logoBoots are not acceptable as footwear within the Academy

GIRLSAcademy blazer with badge - Bottle greenSkirt (of reasonable length) - Bottle green – must be worn a maximum of 5cm above the kneeTrousers - Black trousers with the de Ferrers logoBlouse - White shirt style, complete with top button, worn tucked inAcademy tieSocks - Plain dark grey or blackTights - Plain black or neutralShoes (not trainers) - All black – low heel sensible style with no logoShalwar Kameez (optional) - Bottle green worn with blouse & tieHead scarf - Bottle greenBoots are not acceptable as footwear within the Academy

SPORTPhysical Education for Boys and Girls - Kit ListBottle green rugby shirtPlain white polo shirtBottle green shortsBottle green football socks embroidered with the de Ferrers logoWhite sport socksFootball/hockey bootsWhite trainersShin pads and gum shieldOptionalAcademy bottle green tracksuit bottomsAcademy bottle green fleece jacketHijab headwear www.thehijabshop.com – sporting range – Aerobics option.It is advisable that students bring a towel in case showers are needed after outdoor activities.

THEACADEMYUNIFORM

OUTSIDE COATSOutside coats need not be bottle green but we would encourage the purchase of sensiblecoats, zip or button front, must be worn on top of blazer, waterproof if possible.Students must not wear casual outer garments, e.g. hooded sweatshirts, sweatshirts, tracksuittops.

Denim or material of similar appearance must not be worn.

If students do not wear the appropriate uniform, and no satisfactory reason (supported by aparental note on the day) is given, they will experience withdrawal of privileges and other sanc-tions may be applied. A medical note will be requested in the case of alternative footwear. Allitems of clothing should be named.

JEWELLERYOur first consideration is the safety of our students and, therefore, jewellery is discouraged.The wearing of certain jewellery can be dangerous e.g. heavychains/medallions/ leather neck-laces. Jewellery of any type must not be worn in P.E.

The Academy reserves the right to request students to remove jewellery which we believecould cause injury to themselves or others.

PIERCINGSEarrings – students may wear either ONE or a pair of small solid studs. These must be wornthrough the lobe of the ear.‘Hooped’ earrings of ANY description are NOT allowed. If a chain is worn around the neck, itshould be out of sight, under the shirt/blouse.

We strongly advise that ear piercing be done at the beginning of the summer holidays.

Rings – one plain ring is allowed.Nose studs are not acceptable neither is any other form of body piercing.

MAKE-UP AND NAIL VARNISHStudents are not allowed to wear visible makeup in Years 7 to 11. Any student wearing make-up that is visible will be asked to remove it. The wearing of nail varnish is not allowed.

HAIRSTYLESHair must be of a natural colour. No extreme styles or colours will be acceptable.

Patterns shaved into the hair are not permitted

Disclaimer – The Academy reserves the right to make the final judgement on any of theabove.

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