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September 2016 Dear Parents and Carers I wish you a warm welcome back to Linton Village College. LVC prides itself on being a happy and successful school which places relationships at the heart of learning. The school’s achievements are as a result of the motivation, efforts and commitment of all of its students and staff. We have high expectations for every member of the school community and strive to provide the optimum conditions for all individuals to thrive and flourish. The quality of the partnership between home and school is an integral part of children’s educational success. While the school focuses on providing exceptional education, care and support, we recognise the influence and importance that parents and carers have on children’s educational journeys. We ask that you stay as involved as you can be in your child’s learning as they progress through the College and that you support the school in enabling your child to learn and grow. This handbook helps to share some of the information that may be useful in doing so. Your child’s form tutor is your key point of contact with the College and you are encouraged to keep in touch with them and other members of staff to share relevant information or with any queries or concerns that you may have about your child’s schooling. There are a number of other ways that you can have further involvement in the life of the school. LVC has a PTFA that is always keen for new volunteers and offers of support (friends@lvc.org). We also operate an independent Trust Fund to support particular College developments and to subsidise enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged students. If you feel you are able to contribute to this, please complete the form (a copy is included in your pack when you join the College). All contributions qualify for Gift Aid which means the tax you have paid on the money you give also comes to the College. I look forward to another successful year and to getting to know you even better to support our young people at Linton Village College. Yours sincerely

Helena Marsh Executive Principal

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CONTENTS

THE ESSENTIALS 4

Photographs Teaching and Support Staff 4 Tutor Groups 16 Email Addresses 17 Key Dates 20 Map 21 Communication with Parents 22 Uniform, Students' Equipment and Lockers 23 Squid, the College’s online payment system 25 Medical arrangements 26 Go4 Schools 27 Reports and Parents’ Evenings 27 Five Year Reporting Calendar 28 Parents’ forum 29 Literacy at home 29 ‘Friends of LVC’ 30

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE COLLEGE 31

Access to the school site 31 My responsibilities as a pedestrian, cyclist and as a bus user 31

THE COLLEGE DAY 33

The College timetable 33 The Tutor role 34 Timings of the school day and assembly rota 34

This booklet is designed to share with you information which we at LVC hope

will enable you to contact us easily, and know how life at the College is organised.

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PASTORAL CARE AND ATTENDANCE 35

Tutor mentoring and Faculty Leaders 35 The Student Support Team - Think Pink 36 Attendance, Request for Leave of Absence 37

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES 38

Enrichment activities 38 The Enrichment Challenge 38 Sports Facilities 38 Library 39

CAREERS AND OPTIONS ADVICE 40

Year 8 & 9 Options Process 40 Year 10 & 11 Future Pathways and Post 16 Careers Advice 40

POLICIES 41

Home - School Agreement 42 Homework at LVC 43 The Linton Learner 44 Anti-Bullying policy 45 Internet Safety 47 Mobile Phone policy & Acceptable use of Computers 49 No Smoking policy 52

THE TRUST FUND 54

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THE ESSENTIALS

TEACHING STAFF 2016 -17

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs Helena Marsh Principal,

English (HM)

Mr Tim Darby Deputy Principal,

Maths (TD)

Miss Carey Mayzes Assistant Principal

Faculty Leader - Communication French, Spanish, History (CM)

Mr Doug Brechin Assistant Principal, Director of CASSA,

History (DB)

Mrs Shahla Matarazzo Assistant Principal,

Art, Dance (SM)

Mr Stuart Tinsley Director of Finance

Ms Susan Gelder Assistant Principal

Physics

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COMMUNICATION FACULTY (English, French, Spanish)

Miss Rosy Hill Deputy Faculty Leader

Head of English (RH)

Mrs Louise Keen Programme Leader for

Spanish (LK)

Mrs Nikki Spiers Second in English

Mrs Rita Bloxam English

(RB)

Mrs Liz Crump Second in English, Health

& Social Care (ECr)

Mrs Danielle Darvill Lead Tutor

English, Drama (DD)

Miss Ruth Iredale Pedagogy Leader

English

Mr Abel Latorre Serna Spanish

Mrs Rebecca Dowling French (RDo)

Ms Siobhan Judge Languages Assistant

Miss Isabelle Mudge NQT Spanish

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ENTERPRISE FACULTY

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Mr David Clarke Faculty Leader of

Humanities, Geography (DC)

Mr Jerry Hyde Deputy Faculty Leader,

Enrichment Co-ordinator, Programme Leader for

Geography (JH)

Mrs Ruth Durham Programme Leader for

History (RD)

Mrs Libby Merritt Humanities

Mr Chris Stewart Programme Leader for RE

(CS)

Mrs Karen Milne History (KM)

Miss Chloe Lewis RE

Mr Ian Simmons Faculty Leader for

Enterprise, Programme Leader for Business

(IS)

Mr Paul Williams Deputy Faculty Leader,

Programme Leader for ICT& Computing

(PW)

Mr John Taylor Programme Leader for Design & Technology

(JT)

Miss Laura Jones NQT

Food & Nutrition

Mr Steve Groom Programme Leader for Engineering & Design

Technology (SG)

Mrs Jenny Pullin Exams Officer,

Food & Nutrition (JP)

Mr John Farrant Educational Technician

Mrs Wendy Hilton Technology Technician &

TLR Team

Mr Michael Webb ITT SDS Product Design

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Mr Pete Smyth Faculty Leader,

Head of Science (PS)

Mr Will Scheilling Deputy Faculty Leader,

Head of Maths, IT, Statistics (WS)

MATHS & SCIENCE FACULTY

Mrs Nicola Waites ITT SDS Science

Chemistry

Mrs Naomi Byrom Science Technician

Mrs Gill Eaton Science Technician

Mrs Jaydee MacNamara Science Technician Dr Victoria Parry

NQT PT Science Physics

Mr Guy Barton KS4 Programme Leader

Science (GB)

Miss Rosalyne Harris Mathematics

(RHa)

Mr Adam Pelly Lead Tutor

KS3 Programme Leader Science (AJP)

Mr Mike Pitt KS3 Programme Leader

Mathematics (MP)

Mrs Angela Wylie KS4 Programme Leader Maths, Statistics (AW)

Dr Oliver Marston Science

(OM)

Mrs Ruth Williams RQT PT Mathematics

Miss Lizzi Routledge Mathematics

(LRo)

Miss Gabriella Byfield Science, Biology

Mrs Jane Williamson Science

(JW)

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ARTS FACULTY

Miss Linda Kahr Faculty Leader for

Arts

Ms Julie McGrath Programme Leader for

Art (JMc)

Mrs Laura Tod Programme Leader for

Drama (LT)

Ms Karen Stamper Art, RE

(KS)

Mr G Bowyer Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr D Ecclestone Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mrs Helen Juckes Director of Music

(HJ)

Mr Christopher Charlesworth Music (CCh)

Mrs Rachel Godsill Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mrs H Horton - Peripatetic Music Teacher Mr P O’Connor - Peripatetic Music Teacher Mr R Partridge - Peripatetic Music Teacher

Mr G Matthews Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr A Vellacott Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mrs V Vellacott Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr L Thorne Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mrs Rachel Sims Physical Education,

Programme Leader for Dance (RS)

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SPORTS FACULTY

Mr John Maddock Deputy Faculty Leader, Programme Leader for Physical Education (JM)

Miss Heidi Baber Head of KS4 Physical

Education (HB)

Mr Samuel Kerley PE

(SKe)

Mr P Harms Tennis Coach

Mr Ian Farr Student Support Centre Manager

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

Mrs Nicky Addley Student Support

Redgrave

Mrs Rachel Burton Student Support

Mandela

Mrs Karen Jebb Student Support

Nightingale

Mrs Tracey Johnson Student Support

Newton

Mr Duncan Keys Student Support

Austen

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Ms C Reisert - Centre 33 Mrs S Basham - Local Authority Ms K Brassett - Local Authority Mrs H Bridgeman - Local Authority Mr S Clayton - Local Authority Mr L Dowdall - Local Authority Ms J Greggain - Local Authority Mrs J Grubb - Local Authority C Hammond - Local Authority Mrs D Howard - Local Authority Mr T Hughes - Local Authority C Johnson - Local Authority Ms S Knight - Local Authority Mr S Millar - Local Authority J Shickell - Local Authority Mr D Watts - Local Authority

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TEACHING ASSISTANT TEAM

Mr Trevor Parker SEN Coordinator

(TP)

Mrs Janet Bryan Teaching Assistant

Ms Julie Cooper Teaching Assistant

Mrs Kim Davidson Provision Leader for Communication and

Interaction Difficulties

Ms Sally Dawson Provision Leader for Communication and

Interaction Difficulties

Mrs Charlotte Foster Teaching Assistant

Mrs Kris Graham Teaching Assistant

Mrs Alison Omand-Lewis Provision Leader for Social,

Emotional, Medical and Physical Difficulties

Mrs Gail Russell Teaching Assistant

Mrs Katie Tooke Teaching Assistant

Mrs Gabrielle Williams Provision Leader

Mrs Lindsay Levine Teaching Assistant

Mr Sam Hawley Teaching Assistant

Mrs Isabel Fish Teaching Assistant

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE SUPPORT TEAM

Mrs Jackie Bailey Finance Officer

Mrs Teresa Carter CASSA Administration

Support

Mrs Amanda Clay Enrichment, Admissions

Mrs Elaine Clayton Principal’s Personal Assistant, HR Officer

Mrs Helen Fenn Finance Assistant

Mrs Sarah Goss TLR Team

Mr Tony Kelly Cover, Communications & Marketing Manager

Mrs Pauline Kenning TLR Team

Mrs Ruth Keys Library, Literacy Resources

Manager

Mrs Alison Miners Data & Assessment, TLR

Manager

Mr Huw Rigelsford Cover Supervisor

Miss Lauren Warner Receptionist

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CATERING TEAM

Mrs Carol Perrett Catering Manager

Mrs Nichola Holmes Catering Assistant

Mrs Sally Dew Catering Assistant

Miss Louisa Edwards Catering Assistant

Miss Wendy North Catering Assistant

Mrs Sandra Udall Catering Assistant

IT SUPPORT (PRECEDENCE)

Mr S Borrill - IT Support Mr P Reeves - IT Support Mr Morgan Willcock - IT Support

Mr James Payne IT Support

Mr Dan Turner IT Support

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SITE TEAM

Mr Richard Robbins Site Manager

Mr Mark Sanderson Caretaker

Mr Steve Rogers Assistant Caretaker

Mr Neil Reed Maintenance Officer

Mr Kevin Hornsby Groundsman

Mrs Doreen Allen Cleaning Assistant

Miss Sandra Chapman Cleaning Assistant

Mr David Cross Cleaning Assistant

Mr Reginald Fernandez - Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Julie Harris-Green Cleaning Assistant

Mr Varghese Kolenchery Cleaning Assistant

Mr Liam Lee Cleaning Assistant

Mr Nigel Lee Cleaning Assistant

Miss Sophie Reed Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Pauline Hill Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Karen Smith Cleaning Assistant

Mr Noel Vincent Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Anita Walker Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Gillian Robbins Cleaning Assistant

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION TEAM

LINTON OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB

Mrs Denise Bennett - Linton Out of School Club Manager Mrs Jackie Lloyd - Linton Out of School Club Mrs Diane Martin - Linton Out of School Club Mrs Clare Norris - Linton Out of School Club Casual Assistant

GOVERNORS

Mr J Batchelor Chair of Governors

Mrs T Coston Clerk to the Governing

Body

Mrs C Babinsky Vice Chair of Governors

Mrs J Bruce – Governor Dr L Fisher – Governor Mrs D Hall – Governor Mrs P Harvey – Governor Mrs J Haste – Governor Mr T Meeks - Governor Mr D Palmer - Governor

Mrs W White Governor

Mr M Slater Governor

Mr Jonathan Ellis Miller Governor

Mr Chris Baker Sports Centre Manager

Mrs Jane Carpenter Community Business

Admin

Mrs Margaret Kiddy, Adult Education and

Lettings Manager

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LANGUAGE FUTURE MENTORS

H Chi - LF Mentor Mrs Y Feng - LF Mentor Mrs L Gheza - LF Mentor I Lutseieva - LF Mentor Mr A Mclean - LF Mentor Mr D Mevzos -LF Mentor Mrs S Pattinson - LF Mentor

READING COACHES

Ms Joanne Cormie - Reading Coach Ms Joan Pickford - Reading Coach Mr John Pearson - Reading Coach Ms Angela Stansall - Reading Coach

Mrs M Deaton LF Mentor

Mr Y Dener LF Mentor

INVIGILATORS

Mrs S Bowie Mrs A Bridgeman Mrs J Carpenter Mrs A Cullen Mr J Gouldstone Mr M Jacobs Miss S Mackay Mrs Y Marsh Mrs L McCulloch Mrs J Phipps Ms E Scott Mrs L Shepherd Mr M Smith Ms R Wilkinson Mr K Eason Mrs I Fish Mrs J Pickford

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TUTOR GROUPS NIGHTINGALE – ENTERPRISE – Mr I Simmons Lead Tutor: Mrs J Pullin SS Worker Mrs K Jebb House colour: Yellow

7LJ TE4 Mrs L Jones 7JT TeA Mr J Taylor 8PW IT2 Mr P Williams 9SG TeB Mr S Groom 10MP E4 Mr M Pitt 11IF BS Mr I Farr

MANDELA – HUMANITIES – Mr D Clarke Lead Tutor: Mr J Hyde SS Worker: Mrs R Burton House colour: Green

7JW S1-4 Mrs J Williamson 8CS 3 Mr C Stewart 9RD (KM) 2 Mrs R Durham, Mrs K Milne 9CL 5 Miss C Lewis 10ECr Te3 Mrs E Crump 11LM (JH/DC) 8 Ms L Merritt

AUSTEN – COMMUNICATION – Miss C Mayzes Lead Tutor: Mrs D Darvill SS Worker: Mr D Keys House colour: Orange

7RDo MB2 Mrs R Dowling, Mr A Latorre Serna 8IM L1 Miss I Mudge

8RI E1 Miss R Iredale 9LK L2 Mrs L Keen 10NS TE2 Miss N Spiers 11AW M1 Mrs A Wylie

REDGRAVE – ARTS – Miss L Kahr /SPORT – Mr J Maddock Lead Tutor: Mrs L Tod SS Worker: Mrs N Addley House colour: Red

7JMc Ar1 Ms J McGrath 8SKe PE2 Mr S Kerley

9JM Drama Mr J Maddock

10RS Ar2 Mrs R Sims, Ms S Dawson

11WS M4 Mr W Scheilling, Miss R Hill

11HB PE1 Miss H Baber

NEWTON – MATHS / SCIENCE – Mr P Smyth Lead Tutor: Mr A Pelly SS Worker: Mrs T Johnson House colour: Blue

7VP S1-2 Miss V Parry, Mrs R Willams 8RHa M2 Miss R Harris

9LRo TE1 Miss L Routledge

10OM S2-1 Dr O Marston

10GBy S1-3 Miss G Byfield

11GB S1-1 Mr G Barton

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STAFF EMAIL CONTACT LIST

Office email address: lintonvc@lvc.org Generic email address: first name.surname@lvc.org

TEACHING STAFF

Miss Baber heidi.baber@lvc.org 348 Miss Mayzes carey.mayzes@lvc.org 370

Mr Barton guy.barton@lvc.org 359 Ms McGrath julie.mcgrath@lvc.org 321

Mrs Bloxam rita.bloxam@lvc.org

Mr Brechin doug.brechin@lvc.org 313 Mrs Merritt elizabeth.merit@lvc.org

Miss Byfield gabriella.byfield@lvc.org Mrs Milne karen.milne@lvc.org

Mr Clarke david.clarke@lvc.org Miss Mudge isabelle.mudge@lvc.org 355

Mrs Crump elizabeth.crump@lvc.org Mr Parker trevor.parker@lvc.org

Mr Darby tim.darby@lvc.org 330 Dr Parry victoria.parry@lvc.org 359

Mrs Darvill danielle.darvill@lvc.org Mr Pelly adam.pelly@lvc.org

Mrs Dowling rebecca.dowling@lvc.org Mr Pitt mike.pitt@lvc.org 360

Mrs Durham ruth.durham@lvc.org Mrs Pullin jennifer.pullin@lvc.org

Ms Gelder susan.gelder@lvc.org 378 Miss Routledge elizabeth.routledge@lvc.org

Mr Groom steve.groom@lvc.org Mr Scheilling will.scheilling@lvc.org

Miss Harris rosalyne.harris@lvc.org Mr Simmons ian.simmons@lvc.org 367

Miss Hill rosy.hill@lvc.org Mrs Sims rachel.sims@lvc.org

Mr Hyde jerry.hyde@lvc.org Mr Smyth peter.smyth@lvc.org 359

Miss Iredale ruth.iredale@lvc.org 322 Miss Spiers nikki.spiers@lvc.org

Mrs Juckes helen.juckes@lvc.org 347 Ms Stamper karen.stamper@lvc.org

Miss Jones laura.jones@lvc.org Mr Stewart christopher.stewart@lvc.org 378

Miss Kahr linda.kahr@lvc.org Mr Taylor john.taylor@lvc.org

Mrs Keen louise.keen@lvc.org 349 Mrs Tod laura.tod@lvc.org

Mr Kerley samuel.kerley@lvc.org Mrs Waites nicola.waites@lvc.org

Mr Latorre Serna abel.latorreserna@lvc.org Mr Webb michael.webb@lvc.org

Miss Lewis chloe.lewis@lvc.org 349 Mr Williams paul.williams@lvc.org

Mr Maddock john.maddock@lvc.org 332 Mrs Williams ruth.williams@lvc.org 359

Dr Marston oliver.marston@lvc.org 359 Mrs Williamson jane.williamson@lvc.org

Mrs Marsh helena.marsh@lvc.org Mrs Wylie angela.wylie@lvc.org

Mrs Matarazzo shahla.matarazzo.lvc.org 338

SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs Addley nichola.addley@lvc.org 383/395 Mrs Kenning pauline.kenning@lvc.org 352

Mrs Allen doreen.allen@lvc.org 362 Mrs Keys ruth.keys@lvc.org 384

Mrs Babinsky carolyn.babinsky@lvc.org Mr Keys duncan.keys@lvc.org 383/395

Mrs Bailey jackie.bailey@lvc.org 302 Mrs Kiddy margaret.kiddy@lvc.org

Mr Baker chris.baker@lvc.org 319 Ms Knight sarah.knight@lvc.org

Mrs Basham steph.basham@lvc.org Mr Kolenchery varghese.kolenchery@lvc.org 362

Mrs Bennett denise.bennett@lvc.org Mr Leach william.leach@lvc.org 362

Mr Borrill stephen.borrill@lvc.org Mr Lee liam.lee@lvc.org 362

Mrs Bowie sarah.bowie@lvc.org Mr Lee nigel.lee@lvc.org 362

Mr Bowyer gavin.bowyer@lvc.org Mrs Levine lindsay.levine@lvc.org 355

Ms Brassett kathy.brassett@lvc.org Mrs Lloyd jaqueline.lloyd@lvc.org

Mrs Bridgeman angels.bridgeman@lvc.org Ms Lutseieva iuliaa.lutseieva@lvc.org

Mrs Bridgeman heather.bridgeman@lvc.org Miss Mackay susan.mackay@lvc.org

Mrs Bruce jaqueline.bruce@lvc.org Mrs MacNamara janice.macnamara@lvc.org

Mrs Bryan janet.bryan@lvc.org 355 Mrs Marsh yasmin.marsh@lvc.org

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Mrs Burton rachel.burton@lvc.org 383/395

Mrs Byrom naomi.byrom@lvc.org 359 Mrs Martin diane.martin@lvc.org

Mrs Carpenter joan.carpenter@lvc.org Ms Martin gwen.martin@lvc.org

Mrs Carpenter jane.carpenter@lvc.org 303 Mr Matthews guilford.matthews@lvc.org

Mrs Carter teresa.carter@lvc.org 389 Mrs McCulloch leigh.mcculloch@lvc.org

Miss Chapman sandra.chapman@lvc.org 362 Mr McLean alan.mclean@lvc.org

Mr Chi hong.chi@lvc.org Mr Meeks thomas.meeks@lvc.org

Mrs Clay amanda.clay@lvc.org 323 Mr Mevzos dimitri.mevzos@lvc.org

Mrs Clayton elaine.clayton@lvc.org 324 Mr Millar sean.millar@lvc.org

Mr Clayton sam.clayton@lvc.org Miss Mills laura.mills@lvc.org 319

Cooks cooks@lvc.org 326 Mrs Miners alison.miners@lvc.org 309

Mrs Cooper julie.cooper@lvc.org 355 Mrs Norris claire.norris@lvc.org

Mrs Cormie joanne.cormie@lvc.org Miss North wendy.north@lvc.org 326

Mrs Coston tracy.coston@lvc.org Mr O'Connor peter.o'connor@lvc.org

Mr Cross david.cross@lvc.org 362 Mr Organ john.organ@lvc.org

Mrs Cullen ann.carpenter@lvc.org Mrs Omand-Lewis alison.omand-lewis@lvc.org 355

Mrs Davidson kim.davidson@lvc.org 355 Mr Palmer david.palmer@lvc.org

Ms Dawson sally.dawson@lvc.org 355 Mr Parteidge richard.partidge@lvc.org

Mrs Deaton marina.deaton@lvc.org Ms Pattinson suzanne.pattinson@lvc.org

Mr Dener yudjel.Dener@lvc.org Mr Payne james.payne@lvc.org

Mrs Dew sally.dew@lvc.org 326 Mr Pearson john.pearson@lvc.org

Mrs Dobson jennifer.dobson@lvc.org Mrs Perrett carol.perrett@lvc.org 326

Mr Dowdall liam.dowdall@lvc.org Mrs Phipps judith.phipps@lvc.org

Mr Eason keneth.eason@lvc.org Mrs Pickford joan.pickford@lvc.org

Mrs Eaton gill.eaton@lvc.org 359 Mrs Read heather.read@lvc.org 355

Mr Ecclestone daniel.ecclestone@lvc.org Mr Reed neil.reed@lvc.org 362

Miss Edwards louisa.edwards@lvc.org 326 Mr Reeves philip.reeves@lvc.org

Mr Farr ian.farr@lvc.org 335 Ms Reisert carolin.reisert@lvc.org

Mr Farrant john.farrant@lvc.org 378 Miss Reed sophie.reed@lvc.org 362

Mrs Feng yang.feng@lvc.org Mr Rigelsford huw.rigelsford@lvc.org

Mrs Fenn helen.fenn@lvc.org 301 Mrs Robbins gillian.robbins@lvc.org 362

Mr Fernandez reginal.fernandez@lvc.org 362 Mr Robbins richard.robbins@lvc.org 362

Mrs Fish isabel.fish@lvc.org

Dr Fisher linda.fisher@lvc.org Mr Rogers steve.rogers@lvc.org 362

Mrs Foo lisa.foo@lvc.org Mrs Russell gail.russell@lvc.org 355

Mrs Foster charlotte.foster@lvc.org 355 Mr Rothwell john.rothwell@lvc.org

Mrs Gheza lidia.gheza@lvc.org Mr Sanderson mark.sanderson@lvc.org 362

Mrs Godsill rachel.godsill@lvc.org Ms Scott elizabeth.scott@lvc.org

Mrs Goss sarah.goss@lvc.org 352 Mrs Shepherd linda.shepherd@lvc.org

Mr Gouldstone john.gouldstone@lvc.org Ms Shickell jo.shickell@lvc.org

Mrs Graham kriss.graham@lvc.org 355 Mr Slater mark.slater@lvc.org

Ms Greggain jo.greggain@lvc.org Mrs Smith karen.smith@lvc.org

Mrs Grubb julia.grubb@lvc.org Mr Smith martin.smith@lvc.org

Mrs Hall denise.hall@lvc.org Ms Stansall angela.stansall@lvc.org

Ms Hammond corinne.hammond@lvc.org Mr Thorne louis.thorne@lvc.org

Mrs

Harris-Green julie.harris-green@lvc.org 362 Mr Tinsley stuart.tinsley@lvc.org 373

Mr Harris paul.harris@lvc.org Mrs Tooke katie.tooke@lvc.org 355

Mrs Harvey priscilla.harvey@lvc.org Mrs Tracey muriel.tracey@lvc.org

Mrs Haste judith.haste@lvc.org Mr Turner daniel.turner@lvc.org

Mr Hawley samuel.hawley@lvc.org Mrs Udall sandra.udall@lvc.org 326

Mrs Hill pauline.hill.lvc.org 362 Mr Vellacott andrew.vellacott@lvc.org

Mrs Hilton wendy.hilton@lvc.org 352/347 Mrs Vellacott victoia.vellacott@lvc.org

Mrs Holmes nichola.holmes@lvc.org 326 Mr Vincent noel.vincent@lvc.org 362

Mr Hornsby kevin.hornsby@lvc.org 362 Mrs Walker anita.walker@lvc.org 362

Ms Horton hannah.horton@lvc.org Miss Warner lauren.warner@lvc.org 300

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Mrs Howard deborah.howard@lvc.org Ms Warnes sarah.warnes@lvc.org

Mr Hughes tom.hughes@lvc.org Mr Watts david.watts@lvc.org

Mr Jacobs murray.jacobs@lvc.org Mrs White wendy.white@lvc.org

Mrs Jebb karen.jebb@lvc.org 383/395 Mr Willcock morgan.willcock@lvc.org

Ms Johnson catherine.johnson@lvc.org Mrs Wilkinson ruth.wilkinson@lvc.org

Mrs Johnson tracey.johnson@lvc.org 383/395 Mrs Williams gabrielle.williams@lvc.org 355

Ms Judge siobhan.judge@lvc.org Ms Wybrew linda.wybrew@lvc.org

Mr Kellar ewen.keller@lvc.org

Mr Kelly tony.kelly@lvc.org 344

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KEY DATES

The full college calendar is available in Outlook/Office 365.

SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY

1st/2nd Training Days Week 1 6th

Week 1 Monday 5th Start of Term 13th – 17th Half Term

Week 2 12th Week 2 20th

Week 1 19th Week 1 27th

Week 2 26th

March

OCTOBER Week 2 6th

Week 1 3rd Week 1 13th

Week 2 10th Week 2 20th

Week 1 17th Week 1 27th

24th – 28th Half Term Thursday 30th End of Term

Week 2 31st APRIL

Week 2 Tuesday 18th Start of Term

NOVEMBER Week 1 24th

Week 1 7th

Week 2 14th MAY

Week 1 21st Monday 1st May Day

Week 2 28th Week 2 Tuesday 2nd

Week 1 8th

DECEMBER Week 2 15th

Friday 2nd Training Day Week 1 22nd

Week 1 5th 29th May – 2rd June Half Term

Week 2 12th

Week 1 19th JUNE

Tuesday 20th End of Term Week 0 5th - 9th Enrichment / Work Experience

Monday 12th Training Day

JANUARY Week 2 Tuesday 13th

Week 2 Wednesday 4th Start of Term Week 1 19th

Week 1 9th Week 2 26th

Week 2 16th

Week 1 23th JULY

Monday 30th Training Day Week 1 Monday 3rd

Week 2 31th 5th – 6th July Year 6 Taster Days

Week 2 10th

Week 1 17th Friday 21st End of Term

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SCHOOL MAP

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Communication with Parents: a Protocol To ensure that communications flow we have created a protocol that all our staff follow. We believe working in this way is beneficial to all involved.

Parents can expect to receive the following written/electronic communications: A regularly updated school website.

A monthly newsletter.

Additional information letters as required to groups or individuals.

Linton letters of praise from the Head of House when deserved.

Monthly contributions from the Principal to parish newsletters.

The college calendar.

The student planner with space in it for notes between home and school.

A handbook for parents.

Written reports.

Regular articles in local newspapers about student achievements.

Schoolcomms email about school-based activities, but not SPAM.

Access to online information about progress via Go4Schools.

In case of the need for emergency communication, parents can expect the following: An urgent phone call if the incident involves your child in particular.

In case of an emergency school closure during the day, Schoolcomms email and website message. Additionally children will be encouraged to phone/text home individually once a final decision has been made.

In case of an emergency school closure before the start of the school day, messages will go out on local radio (Radio Cambridgeshire, Star Radio and Heart Radio), on the college website (www.lvc.org), LA website (www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk) and LVC Facebook page.

An unexpected change of arrangements in clubs, fixtures or trips will result in students being authorised to phone/text their parents about these changes. A college mobile or telephone will be available for student use in addition to their own phones.

We can reasonably expect parents to: Sign the Home/School Agreement (included in “Information Required by Linton Village College”

booklet).

Read and respond to letters sent home.

Write messages in the student planner to tutors and teachers.

Phone or email the school to arrange an appointment to meet a member of staff.

Keep us informed of changes in contact information and personal circumstances which affect your child.

Send emails directly to staff members, but be sensitive to the fact that the main priority of every teacher is to teach and frequent emailing can be disruptive and counterproductive.

We can reasonably expect staff to: Reply to emails, phone messages and notes in the planner within two working days. There is no

expectation that a member of staff should reply to any message received during a weekend or holiday until the working week begins.

Reply using a holding message if more than two days is required to investigate the matter raised.

Use an appropriately formal tone in emails and letters to parents.

Not send out a letter unless it has been checked by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Not reply to any email or letter received that is rude or aggressive in tone or content, but pass the letter to their Head of Faculty to reply on their behalf. Heads of Faculty may need to seek advice from senior management on how to proceed.

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We expect everyone to: Be calm, friendly and polite in all communications.

Have respect for each other.

Make every effort to build and retain a positive home/school relationship in the interests of the child.

Uniform

Our School uniform is very important to us and we ask that all parents and carers support our high expectations. School uniform can be ordered from Sportswear International at www.swi.co.uk. The House badge must be ordered from the online sQuid system by Friday 24 June and will be given to your child on the two induction days.

Sportswear International Limited Fairoak Lane, Whitehouse Industrial Estate Runcorn WA7 3DU Tel: 0845 519 0099 Fax: 0845 519 0055 Email: sales@swi.co.uk

Uniform for Girls Black blazer with college logo (from SWI).

Plain black skirt, must be no more than 5cm above or below middle of your knee, not clingy/stretchy fabric.

Plain black trousers (straight or boot cut. No skinny, jeans or jean style, studded pocket, shorts or leggings). Pale blue polo shirt with College logo (from SWI).

Plain V-necked jumper in royal blue with College logo (from SWI) - this is an optional item.

Plain tights or socks.

Sensible plain shoes – black and black laces if laced (for Health & Safety reasons heels are to be no more than 2½cm (1 inch) high. No boots, sandals or trainers.*

PE Kit Vapour Polo Shirt with Logo.

Girls Response Shorts with Logo.

Sports socks with Logo.

Girls Micro Fleece with Logo – Optional.

Trinity track pants – Optional.

Training shoes, moulded studed football boots or Astro style boots.

Uniform for Boys Black blazer with college logo (from SWI).

Plain black trousers (No skinny, jeans or jean style, studded pocket or shorts).

Pale blue polo shirt with College logo (from SWI).

Plain V-necked jumper in royal blue with College logo - this is an optional item.

Sensible plain shoes – black and black laces if laced. No boots, sandals or trainers.*

PE Kit Boys Pro-Tec rugby shirt.

Boys Milan shorts with logo.

Vapour polo shirt with logo.

Sports socks with logo.

Trinity track pants – optional.

Training shoes, moulded studed football boots or Astro style boots.

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If students need to wear additional layers under the polo shirt in colder weather these should not be visible. Outdoor coats should not be worn in college during the day but placed in lockers or bags. *During periods of severe weather, the college reserves the right to make exceptions to the policy.

Please note that at the time of going to print, the school uniform is under review. Outcomes of this review will be communicated before the end of the academic year.

Personal jewellery The only personal jewellery permitted is;

a watch.

Studs which are to be used in pierced ears, a maximum of two studs in the lobe of the ear, no other visible piercings, spacers or spikes.

Medical information necklace / bracelet for those who require it.

One charity wrist band made from rubber with the name of the charity on it.

Necklace with religious emblem e.g. cross and chain worn inside collar of polo shirt.

Jewellery over and above this will be confiscated until the end of each half term. Students are responsible for collecting items at the end of the half term.

Hairstyles, colours and make-up Hairstyles that are deemed by staff to be extreme are not allowed, e.g. patterns shaved into the hair. Hair colour that is unnatural is not allowed, e.g. Bright red, green, blue. Make-up that is deemed extreme by staff is not allowed. Coloured nail varnish and nail art is not allowed.

Students' Equipment Essential: pen, pencil, rubber, note book, ruler, calculator and student planner. The student planner will be given out on the first day of term. Calculators recommended for students by our Maths department can be purchased from school using their sQuid card, these cost £7.00 each. Students should bring their calculator to school every day. Desirable: spare pen, pencil sharpener, glue stick (very useful), compasses, set square, protractor, coloured pencils, a card or plastic folder to carry A4 sheets of paper. Dictionaries – the Oxford mini dictionary or the Oxford spelling dictionary are both VERY useful. The Collins GEM Thesaurus is also very good.

French/English dictionary - we recommend The Oxford School French Dictionary.

House Badges – £3.00 Ordered by 24 June and issued during induction days.

Recipe Book - £4.50 and will be handed out during the first lesson.

Recorder - £5.00.

Book Covers - £7.00 for a set (optional but most students do purchase these).

A pen drive / USB stick whilst not essential will be useful.

A sensible strong school bag / rucksack. All items of property must be clearly marked with the student’s name.

All these items are available for purchase via the sQuid online system. If you require any of the above they will need to be ordered by Friday 15 July and will be delivered to your child on the first day in their Tutor Group.

Please be aware that the house badge can only be purchased from the college using your new sQuid card. These need to be ordered by Friday 24 June. They will then be given to your child on the induction days in July.

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Lockers Lockers are available for all year groups from the college reception. The use of a locker can be purchased by a one-off payment that secures that locker for five years. Keys are issued at the start of the college year in September.

Year 7 £25.00

Year 8 £20.00

Year 9 £15.00

Year 10 £10.00

Year 11 £ 5.00

Replacement keys will be charged at £5.00. Further information is available from Reception.

SQUID - The easy way to pay Please create your sQuid account using the form attached to the sQuid card or please see the college website for information.

SQuid is an online payment system which allows parents to pay for catering and school trips, as well as additional items such as music lessons and sports clubs. It only takes a few minutes to register and payments can be made by debit or credit card at any time. All students are issued with a sQuid card which must be used for cashless catering in the dining hall and atrium café. Cash payments are no longer accepted. The card cannot be used to pay for school trips and other items, which must be purchased using the ‘Trips and Offers’ page on the sQuid website.

Register your card with sQuid: Enter a few personal details to create an account

Top-up your sQuid cashless catering account online

Top-up by a bank transfer, credit or debit card

Protect your card balance should it be lost or stolen

Login to your sQuid account to: Check your balance; do you need to top-up?

View your transactions to check your spending

Top-up your account; bank transfer, credit or debit card

Update your details and preferences

Hints and Tips for sQuid Students should keep their sQuid card in a wallet, purse or bus pass holder. The card readers at

the college can read the card without having to remove it from the wallet or purse. Please write the student's name on the card in permanent marker. Please do not punch holes in

the card as it will no longer work. If a student loses their card, they should go to the finance office at break or lunchtime and ask

Mrs Fenn to block the card. If they subsequently find it, they need to ask Mrs Fenn to unblock the card. Cards can also be blocked using the 'lost/stolen card' tab on the sQuid website.

New cards can only be ordered via the 'Trips and Offers' page or directly from Mrs Fenn in the finance office. If you are issued with a replacement card, you need to enter the new card number using the 'lost/stolen card' tab.

When paying for 'Trips and Offers', please remember to tick the small box on the right hand side of the item you wish to purchase.

When paying for 'Trips and Offers' below £10, you are advised to top up your purse by a minimum of £10 to avoid a 25p administration charge. For example, if a recipe book costs £4.50, you can top up by £10 and the balance of £5.50 will remain in your purse for future use.

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If an offer has '£0.00' in a white box, this is to enable you to choose how much you wish to pay. For example, if a residential trip costs £600, you may pay the full amount or you may wish to pay in weekly or monthly instalments in which case you enter the amount you wish to pay, e.g. £50.

Please remember to meet ALL PAYMENT DEADLINES. As soon as the DEADLINE HAS PASSED, the item will automatically be removed from the website.

If you are having difficulty accessing the sQuid website, try using a different browser. Google Chrome usually works well.

Any problems please email helen.fenn@lvc.org

Medical Arrangements If a student is taken ill at school or has an accident, they should report to the Henry Morris Centre. The Student Support Team will then decide on the most appropriate action. Students must NOT go home or telephone home without first speaking to someone in the office. If we consider it necessary, we will contact parents and ask for sick students to be collected, or alternative arrangements made. A sick student must never walk home alone. If students have medical or dental appointments during the day, they must be collected in person from the reception and sign out and in again, at the reception. Named medication can be held for a student in the Henry Morris Centre. Parents are responsible for ensuring that any medicines are in date. Parents must ensure that emergency contact numbers are up to date and those named persons are close enough to the College to collect children if parents are unable to do so.

Severe Medical Needs You must inform the college of any medical condition that affects your child. Students who have diabetes, epilepsy or severe allergic reactions and carry an epi-pen, must complete the Medical Needs Protocol, located in the HMC. All students who have been prescribed an epi-pen should carry one with them in their school bag. Parents should provide an individual NHS Protocol (provided by the hospital), all medicines provided must be prescribed drugs and in a clear plastic wallet with an up to date photo of the student on the front.

Break time and Lunchtime All students must remain on the school premises throughout the day. At break time students are supervised by the daily duty teams and at lunchtime they are supervised by paid duty teams. Food may be purchased from the dining hall or atrium using sQuid cards and all hot food should be consumed in the location it is purchased. Students in receipt of a Free School Meal allowance will have their sQuid cards credited weekly with the appropriate amount. Years 7 to 10 – may eat packed lunches or cold food on the bowling green. Year 11 – also have the option of using the Year 11 garden for eating outside. At lunchtime students may use the field in front of the main building, but they should not go near the road/driveway, where many cars are parked, or stand or sit on the bank at the front of the college. Drinks may be consumed on the field, although unwanted cans/bottles must be placed in the bins provided.

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ASSESSMENT AND DATA TRACKING Go4schools Assessment Go4Schools is the college’s electronic mark book which enables teachers to routinely record assessment data so that it can be shared with students and their parents. Programme leaders have created electronic mark books to suit the structure and needs of their curriculum. All college progress reports are published on Go4Schools with a letter sent home when these go live. Further details about attendance, rewards and timetables are also available on Go4Schools.

TUTOR REPORT

Once per year you will receive a tutor report. This will enable your child’s tutor to share with you particular achievements your child has made across the breadth of the curriculum and their wider school and extra-curricular life during the academic year.

PARENTS’ EVENINGS

You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s subject teachers each year to discuss progress and share important information which will enable us to support your child’s education and personal development. Some parents come with their children while others like to come without them. We have no preference apart from in Year 9 and Year 11 when we would encourage students to come with their parents. Parents can book appointments via the online booking system (details of how to do this will be provided at the appropriate time). Please be aware that if a teacher has more than one class, it is not possible for all parents to be seen during the course of the evening. If you are unable to book an appointment, please contact the member of staff by email or telephone to discuss your child’s progress.

Year 7 parents: you will also have the opportunity to meet your child’s tutor in the autumn term to

discuss how your child has settled in and begun their time at Linton Village College.

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PARENTS’ FORUM The Parents’ Forum is a genuine attempt to gauge and canvass parental opinion as part of our commitment to be always looking to improve. We intend to run at least two forums during the course of the year. Topics for the forums will be publicised throughout the year and can be suggested by parents. We regularly invite parental views through the use of questionnaires. Alternatively, parents can contact the Governors. Your child will receive a planner which is a means of communication. Children record their homework in them, teachers and parents can comment in them and they contain lots of useful information. We ask you to sign them on a weekly basis. There is more detail about our homework policy later in the policies section.

LITERACY AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE Literacy is the foundation upon which all effective communication is built; it underpins success in all walks of life and, as such, is a learning priority at Linton Village College. Literacy is not just about simply reading and writing – it involves enjoying magazines, newspapers, blogs, messaging, websites and much more. We strive to ensure that every child who attends Linton Village College is provided with the basic literacy skills that pave the way for greater opportunities and wellbeing in later life.

You can work with us to help improve your child’s literacy by: providing literacy opportunities at home; recognising your child’s achievement in literacy; talking with your child about their literacy and, most important of all, being a role model by reading yourself, as well as sharing reading with your child.

Why is Literacy Important? Studies have shown that improved literacy has a significant positive impact on an individual – it enables people to aspire to higher achievements and success in later life. For example, studies show that a person with improved literacy is more likely to own their own home and be more involved in their community. From an employment perspective, good literacy and numeracy skills tend to be associated with good wages. Alarmingly, individuals with low literacy are more likely to be either in low paid jobs, unemployed or on state benefits. 75.7% of children and young people agreed that reading helps them to be successful (Clark, Osborne, Dugdale, 2009).

The Impact of Literacy at Home It has been shown that members of a child’s immediate family are the most important reading role models. Reluctant readers surveyed stated that, of all people, parents were the most likely to inspire them to read.

Parental involvement in reading activities at home has a positive impact not only on reading achievement, language comprehension and the skill of expressing language but also on a child’s interest in, and attitude towards, reading (Clark, 2009). If a child observes a parent read, reads with a parent (especially during early childhood), or engages in conversation around what is read, then his or her literacy skills can be strengthened.

Young people who are encouraged to read by their parents are more likely to enjoy reading, read often, be positive about reading and view reading as a key to success in life. Exposing your child to books, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels, environmental print and web-based reading material can have a positive impact on learning to read (Clark & Hawkins, 2010).

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For more information

www.literacytrust.org.uk for more information about the importance of literacy

www.lovereading4kids.com for recommended reading

www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk for book reviews and recommendations

FRIENDS OF LVC The ‘Friends of LVC’ is a group of parents who support the school by organising fundraising events and helping out when required at school events. The Friends raise funds to help equip the college and enhance the school environment. We are always looking for interesting and fresh ideas that will help to stimulate further fundraising activities – and this is where you may come in! We would love to hear from you if you feel you have something to offer in joining this group. We are all aware of the need to equip the school adequately and so support our students to have the best possible education. If you have any time/experience/ideas/help to offer or would like to find out more, please contact the school reception on 01223 891233 who will put you in touch with a member of the group. Alternatively you can email friends@lvc.org.

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TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE COLLEGE

ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL SITE AND PARKING The speed limit along the school drive is 10mph at all times. There is no access to the sports centre from 3.05pm to 3.15pm whilst the school buses are using the drive. Students who cycle to the College should leave their bicycles locked in the cycle shelter. Students should only go to the cycle shelter to leave or collect their bicycles. Bicycles must not be ridden on the College grounds. Students who walk to College must use the entrance from Stanton Lane. College buses enter via the main entrance and drop off/pick up at the front of the college. This includes the 13C Stagecoach bus from Haverhill (public bus), which drops off at 08.15am and picks up at 15.15pm in the grounds. The X13 and 13A Stagecoach buses from Haverhill to Cambridge (public buses) pick up and drop off either in the village or on the A1307.

My responsibilities as a PEDESTRIAN I understand that because I live in a community, I have a responsibility to behave well. I will never act in a manner that may compromise the safety of others.

I will always follow the Highway Code.

I will walk on the pavement, away from the kerb.

I will always use safe crossing points and not run across the road.

I will not drop litter.

I will not trespass on other people’s property.

I will not bully anyone.

I will not walk to and from school under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

I will not swear, or be verbally abusive to those I am travelling with or anyone else in the community.

I will not walk in a large group, behave in a threatening manner or be physically abusive to those I am travelling with or anyone else in the community.

I will ensure that I can be seen by other road users, by wearing high-visibility clothing, as appropriate.

My responsibilities as a CYCLIST I understand that because I live in a community, I have a responsibility to behave well. I will never act in a manner that may compromise the safety of others.

I will always follow the Highway Code.

I will cycle along designated cycle routes or on the road if it is safe to do so.

I will use safe crossing points and dismount my bicycle to cross the road.

I understand that for my safety it is sensible to wear a cycle helmet.

I will not spit or drop litter.

I will not ride my bicycle under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

I will be courteous to other road users.

I will give clear signals to indicate that I wish to turn, change lane and so on.

I will not swear, or be verbally abusive to those I am travelling with or anyone else in the community.

I will not cycle in a large group, behave in a threatening manner or be physically abusive to those I am walking with or anyone else in the community.

I will not bully anyone.

I will not trespass on other people’s property. I will ensure that I can be seen by other road users, by using bicycle lights and wearing high-visibility clothing, as appropriate.

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My responsibilities as a bus user This may be the first time a student has used a bus to school. The local authority is responsible for school transport and any problems should be reported to the Education Transport Service on: direct line 0345 045 5208 or email edtransport@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

I understand that because I have a right to travel on home to school transport, I have a responsibility to behave well. I will never act in a manner that may compromise the safety of others.

Before the journey to school I will be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is due at that stop.

I will wait at the bus stop for 30 minutes before leaving to find alternative means of getting to school.

I will notify the school if I may be late, or ask someone to do this for me.

I will wait in an orderly, courteous and calm manner.

I will keep away from the kerb and well clear of other traffic.

I will keep clear of moving school buses.

I will only board the school bus when it is stationary.

I will wait patiently for my turn to board the school bus.

I will always show my bus pass to the driver as I board the bus.

During the school journey I will find a seat quickly and remain seated and facing forward until the bus has stopped at my

designated bus stop.

I will always wear a seatbelt where provided.

I will never distract the driver or be discourteous.

I will not be abusive to the driver, Transport Supervisor or other passengers.

I will follow instructions given to me by a Transport Supervisor.

I will treat other passengers with care and respect and not bully other pupils.

I will not vandalise the vehicle or other people’s property.

I will not smoke, drink alcohol or consume illegal substances.

I will not carry an offensive weapon, real or replica.

I will not throw objects from the bus.

I will not leave litter.

I will not operate any exits unless in an emergency.

I will keep my possessions out of the aisles.

I will not open the emergency doors unless in an emergency.

I will follow the driver’s instructions if there is an emergency or breakdown.

I will report any concerns I have about the school journey to my school’s Transport Liaison Officer.

At the end of the school journey I will wait patiently for my turn to leave the bus. I will keep my belongings with me and ensure

they are not snagged in the door mechanism.

I will stand back from the road, I will only move on once the bus has moved off and the road is clear in both directions.

If I cannot keep to these rules, the driver / the school has the right to refuse to take me on the bus.

Poor behaviour should be reported to Mr Tinsley at the college. Tel: 01223 891233 email: stuart.tinsley@lvc.org

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THE COLLEGE DAY

THE COLLEGE TIMETABLE We operate a two-week timetable which means that your child will not have the same lessons on

the same days each week as shown on the sample timetable below.

Period 1 Mon 1 Tue 1 Wed 1 Thu 1 Fri

Registration

1 Physical Ed JM

Design Tech RL TE5

English JG TE3

Religious Ed SK 8

Art JMc AR2

2 Mathematics AW M1

Music CCh MU

Mathematics AW M1

Sci S JW S14

Drama LC DS

3 History RD 2

Sci S JW S14

Design Tech SG TEB

Physical Ed JM

French BM MB2

4 French BM MB2

English JG TE3

History RD 2

French BM MB2

Physical Ed JM

5 English JG TE3

Religious Ed SK 8

Sci S JW S14

IT PW IT2

Sci S JW S14

Period 2 Mon 2 Tue 2 Wed 2 Thu 2 Fri

Registration

1 English JG TE3

Geography JH 1

Design Tech SG TEB

Physical Ed JM

Mathematics AW M1

2 Mathematics AW M1

Design Tech SG TEB

Mathematics AW M1

Geography JH 1

Sci S JW S14

3 History RD 2

English JG TE3

Sci S JW S14

French BM MB2

History RD 2

English JG TE3

Religious Ed SK 8

4 French BM MB2

Art JMc AR2

IT MPe IT1

Music CCh MU

5 Mathematics AW M1

Drama LC DS

English JG TE3

Design Tech SG TEB

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YOUR CHILD HAS A TUTOR WHOSE ROLE IT IS:

To mentor your child to be aware of their strengths and areas of weakness.

To monitor the academic progress of each student in the group by meeting with them on a regular basis.

To monitor attendance on a daily basis.

To share our expectations concerning behaviour.

To ensure that students are correctly dressed and without jewellery and make-up.

To know the students, be aware and when appropriate, to inform others of issues in the background that may affect students in College.

To be in active communication with parents/carers and write a summary on the final reports regarding academic progress, study skills, social skills and targets.

TIMING OF THE SCHOOL DAY

Tutorial / Assembly 08.30 –0 8.45

P1 08.45 – 09.45

P2 09.45 – 10.45

Break 10.45 – 11.05

P3 11.05 – 12.05

P4 12.05 – 13.05

Lunch 13.05 – 14.05

P5 14.05 – 15.05

STUDENTS ON SITE AFTER 15.15 Students should only be on the school site after 15.15 if they are attending a club/revision session lead by a member of staff or if they are in the library as part of the homework club provision. Library opening times are: Monday – Thursday 15.05 to 17.00 and Friday 15.05 to 16.00. Students must not be wandering around the site unaccounted for and should not leave club half way through without prior arrangement from parents.

ASSEMBLIES WILL BE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS Week 1 – House Assemblies Week 2 – Year Assemblies Assemblies start promptly at 8.30am in the Hall. Students will be registered in assembly, so they should go there on arrival at school.

ASSEMBLIES WILL BE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS

Week 1 – House Assemblies Week 2 – Year Assemblies

Mon Nightingale Mon Year 7 Tue Redgrave Tue Year 8 Wed Newton Wed Year 9 Thur Austen Thur Year 10 Fri Mandela Fri Year 11

Assemblies start promptly at 8.30am in the Hall. Students will be registered in assembly, so they should go there on arrival at school.

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PASTORAL CARE AND ATTENDANCE

TUTOR MENTORING Every student at LVC has an entitlement to an individual session with their tutor once every six school weeks. The focus of this conversation will be on the student, their progress and advice on how to achieve success at school. At LVC the tutor will fulfil the role as a student’s individual learning mentor.

Key features of tutor mentoring: Mentor sessions will take place during the college day and students will be given appointments.

Almost all mentoring sessions to be 1:1. The only exceptions may be at the start of year 7 to introduce the mentoring process and again to introduce the personal statement in year 9.

It is a standard expectation that each student will be mentored once every six school weeks. Tutors will aim to have 6 or 7 mentor sessions with each student during the school year.

A mentor “booking” sheet will be displayed in tutor rooms.

During each mentor session a record of the focus and any action points will be made on the mentor record card. To be the most effective, a student should have a period of reflection or a task set for the period between mentor sessions.

The focus of the tutor mentoring sessions are agreed by the Heads of House and will be consistent for students in each year group across the Houses.

The first port of call is your child's form tutor. Contact details are on 17 - 19 of this handbook. Other people who will know your child are the members of staff with pastoral oversight in the House:

Mrs Pullin Nightingale (Business & Enterprise) Mrs Jebb (student support)

Mr Pelly Newton (Maths & Science) Mrs Johnson (student support)

Mrs Darvill Austen (Communication) Mr Keys (student support)

Mrs Tod Redgrave (Sport & Arts) Mrs Addley (student support)

Mr Hyde Mandela (Humanities) Mrs Burton (student support)

The Faculty Leaders are: Mr Simmons Nightingale (Business & Enterprise)

Mr Smyth Newton (Maths & Science)

Miss Mayzes Austen (Communication)

Miss Kahr (Arts) Mr Maddock (Sport) Redgrave (Sport & Arts)

Mr Clarke Mandela (Humanities) If the problem relates to a particular teacher or subject, you should contact the Head of Faculty or teacher directly. In exceptional circumstances you can contact the Senior Leadership Team.

The SLT links for the faculties and Houses are: Mr Darby Nightingale (Business & Enterprise)

Mr Brechin Newton (Maths & Science)

Miss Mayzes Austen (Communication)

Miss Gelder Redgrave (Sport)

Mr Brechin Redgrave (Arts)

Mrs Matarazzo Mandela (Humanities) If you are not satisfied with the College's response to the concern and you have done all of the above, you can contact the Chair of Governors. Any correspondence with the principal should be via Mrs Marsh’s PA, Mrs Clayton. If you wish to seek further advice, you might wish to telephone or email Chris Meddle at Cambridgeshire County Council 01223 703 564 or chris.meddle@cambridqeshire.qov.uk (Senior Education Adviser).

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HENRY MORRIS CENTRE The Henry Morris Centre team are led by Ian Farr and are based in the corridor off the East Common Room. The team consists of five colleagues (each one supports a house) based at the college as well as additional colleagues that form part of locality services. The Henry Morris Centre team monitor attendance and punctuality on a daily basis and work with the college’s most vulnerable students. Student referrals to the Henry Morris Centre are made to Ian Farr by Lead Tutors and/or Heads of Faculty. The Henry Morris Centre team work very closely with Lead Tutors to ensure that all students have access to an education despite their starting points and contexts. They are also involved in the co-ordination of alternative provision for students who might be educated other than at school. These students are referred to as EOTAS. The Henry Morris Centre team: Ian Farr Henry Morris Centre Manager Nichola Addley Redgrave Karen Jebb Nightingale Duncan Keys Austen Tracey Johnson Newton Rachel Burton Mandela This team is line managed by Shahla Matarazzo (Assistant Principal). The College Nurse can help you with any matters that are health-related. Students can make an appointment in the appointments book held in the Henry Morris Centre.

Think Pink At Linton Village College, we want you to feel safe. Our “THINK PINK” whole school initiative is a way in which we do this. You will see around the college site information posters printed on bright pink paper about what to do if you are feeling worried about something. You will also see that on each form noticeboard there is a poster, again printed on bright pink paper that contains the photographs of the following four people: Shahla Matarazzo Assistant Principal Ian Farr Henry Morris Centre (student support) Manager Nichola Addley Student Support Worker John Batchelor Chair of Governors These people have been trained in how to keep you safe and also lead the training of all staff in something called Safeguarding. As well as the people listed below, they are available for you to go to if you feel unsure or worried about someone or something.

8mates LVC has a team of 8mates who are trained as mentors to support Year 7 students. This initiative is in its second year and is very popular amongst students. The application process that students undergo to become an 8mate is rigorous and consists of an application form, interview and two training days. Three 8mates are attached to each Year 7 tutor group as well as a wider team that are deployed across the school to support Year 7. Some Year 7 students request their own personal 8mate due to feeling particularly anxious and worried about the move to the secondary school. 8mates are involved in regular activity with Year 7 and strive to fully support all students; they are role models and as such must lead by example.

Learning Support Mr Parker, supported by a group of Provision Managers, has a team of teaching assistants who will provide a range of support for students who require additional help. In addition we can help students with Careers Advice, Information and Guidance, for example Future Pathways (Year 10) and Sixth Form applications (Year 11). In addition to all these people, we work closely with a wide range of experts who form what is known as the Locality Team.

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HOW CAN YOUR CHILD GET HELP? 1. Tell their form tutor 2. Tell a member of the Student Support Team 3. Tell any adult member of the college staff 4. Tell an 8mate 5. If the problem cannot be solved by their tutor, he/she will inform the Lead Tutor or Head of House 6. The Lead Tutor will look at the problem and decide whether to refer it to Student Support If a child needs some help urgently, they can go to the Henry Morris Centre at any time.

Attendance Regular attendance is essential if students are to gain the maximum benefit from school. Attendance is monitored closely and statistics are produced at the end of each half term. All unexpected non-attendance must be reported to the college by parents at the earliest opportunity on the first day of absence. Parents should contact a member of the Student Support Team by telephone on 01223 891233 and follow the instructions to report a student absence. If we do not hear from you, we will endeavour to contact you via the numbers you supply to ascertain the reason for absence. The planner should be annotated once the student is fit to return to college. Absence known about e.g. doctors or dental appointments should be notified in advance if possible. If your child’s attendance drops below 96%, you can expect to be contacted by the college by letter to indicate our concern about the poor attendance. Where attendance drops lower than this and no genuine health problems can be identified, absence would be unauthorised and further steps taken to improve the pattern of attendance. The full Attendance policy will be published on the college website. The Student Support Team members will monitor attendance. The use of electronic registration at LVC is used to improve the accuracy and reliability of our attendance systems. It helps to ensure that our monitoring and tracking of attendance issues is more effective.

Request for Absence If your parent/carer needs to make a request to take you out of school, they will need to complete an Application Form for Leave of Absence which can be collected from the Henry Morris Centre or found on the school website (www.lvc.org).

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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Enrichment is an integral part of the student experience at LVC, with a wide range of activities on offer throughout the year. In addition to this, the normal curriculum is suspended in the first week in June, to allow a whole week of enrichment activities that would otherwise not be possible during a normal week. In year 7 and 8 this includes day trips, both local and international. In year 9, our aim is for everyone to take part in a residential trip for the whole week.

Residential trips are exempt from the voluntary contribution requirement. However, in exceptional circumstances of hardship, an application can be made to the LVC Trust Fund. The Trust has a rigorous process for applications including, but not solely, proof of income support, jobseekers allowance, and state pension credit. An application form can be obtained from Mrs Clay at amanda.clay@lvc.org. A decision will then be made on the level of support given and returned in due course. Enrichment week costs vary from £75 for Years 7 and 8. Year 9 residential trips range from £250 to £1,000 for the week. Prices may increase/decrease depending on numbers going on the trip. We will write to parents advising them of this accordingly.

IMPORTANT – Payments Notice All payments for trips, enrichment activities, House badge, lockers and book covers can be made via the sQuid card online payment system. We do not accept any alternative payments. Any queries please contact helen.fenn@lvc.org

The Linton Enrichment Challenge We are proud of the commitment that students make with enrichment activities and have decided to celebrate their achievement with an award.

Students will discuss and record the enrichment activities they have participated in and reflect upon which skills they have used during that activity. Students will have the opportunity to complete the Bronze Award in year 7, the Silver Award in year 8 and the Gold Award in year 9.

When each level has been completed, students will receive a Linton Postcard and a Bronze, Silver or Gold star, which should be worn on their blazer.

Please discuss this with your child and encourage them to take up the Linton Enrichment Challenge.

Sports Facilities All LVC sports facilities are dual use. The local community extensively uses our facilities throughout the year and is able to use them during the day when PE classes are not being taught.

Facilities available Sports Hall School Hall Gymnasium Rugby/Hockey/Rounders/Football Cricket wicket Outdoor cricket nets Floodlit tennis courts/netball courts 5 a-side area Athletics track (400m) Throwing areas Jumping areas Grids for Rugby/Football/Hockey

Some of our pitches are dual use (Hockey/Football) so that we can provide flexibility to the respective clubs who are based here. We also have a full size astroturf pitch which is an excellent facility for both school and community, on which we can teach hockey, cricket, rounders, football and multi skill games. All facilities are open to the community, and now include: -

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Floodlit all-weather full size football pitch. This area can be hired during evenings and weekends

FITNESS SUITE - daytime entrance & public changing. Plus new fitness equipment. Available weekdays from 3.00pm – 10.00pm, and weekends from 9am – 5pm

A variety of classes take place for the local community and may include: spinning, dance aerobics, boxercise, thighs bums and tums.

Large sports field adjacent to main site (approximately the size of three football pitches)

Floodlit tennis/ netball court area

Indoor sports hall containing 3 badminton courts/cricket nets/basketball or volleyball court If you need any more information please call 01223 890248.

LIBRARY Library Opening Times for students Mon to Thurs 10.45 – 11.05 (break time) 1.05 – 2.00 (lunchtime) 3.05 – 5.00 (after school) Fri 10.45 – 11.05 (break time) 1.05 – 2.00 (lunchtime) 3.05 – 4.00 (after school) The library is open for students for reading, homework and research. Book loans are for two weeks and you are allowed to have two books on loan at a time. All returns must be to the Librarian or a prefect. We also offer a variety of board and card games to use whilst in the library. Illustration Club runs on Thursday afterschool 3.05 – 4.10 and anybody is welcome to attend. Rules of the Library

Normal school rules apply.

No mobile phone use in the library.

No food or drink in the library with the exception of water.

The library should also be left as you found it.

Ruth Keys Librarian 01223 891233 x384 email ruth.keys@lvc.org

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CAREERS AND OPTIONS ADVICE

YEAR 8 & 9 OPTIONS PROCESS

During Year 8, students will be making the first choices about their future and deciding some of the subjects they wish to study in Year 9 in the Business & Enterprise and Sports & Arts faculties.

During Year 9 students make important decisions about which courses and qualifications they will

undertake in Years 10 and 11. Students are making decisions for themselves which can have a

significant impact on their life choices and life chances. We have a rigorous programme which enables

students to have the information they need to make the best choices for them, develop the skills they

need for effective decision-making, and access all the advice and guidance for this complex process.

Both of these involve assemblies and an information evening for parents. The parents’ role in this

process is vital and we want to work closely together with you to support your child in a highly

personalised way.

YEAR 10 FUTURE PATHWAYS All Year 10 students will participate in the Future Pathways programme. The programme is designed to allow students the opportunity to gain some work experience, have mock interviews with real employers and explore the different pathways into higher and further education and apprenticeships. We recognise that there are many different routes into apprenticeships and further education and this programme is designed to provide students with different options through University visits, employer engagement and apprenticeships.

POST 16 PROCESS Students receive careers education throughout their time at LVC. However, the end of Year 10 and throughout Year 11 is a crucial time in which students make important decisions about which courses and qualifications they will undertake when they leave LVC. We are passionate about giving every student a personalised information, advice and guidance programme which will enable them to make choices about their future, and which will keep them in education or employment with training. The partnership between students, parents and school staff is essential for making these options and the application process successful for every student. Summer of Year 10 is all about introducing students to thinking about their futures and potential career choices. In mid- June students are introduced to the full range of progression pathways available to them through an assembly. They will follow a programme of activities during Tutor time, which will enable them to explore these pathways. They will be introduced to Cambridgeshire’s online prospectus: www.ucasprogress.com. They will also have the opportunity to attend taster days at local post 16 centres.

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POLICIES

This section is designed to share with you details of some of our policies. Included are college policies which apply to your child. Some are full policies and some are summaries. We hope the preceding information is useful but if there are any details which require further clarification, we will be very happy to provide it. Please contact the College if there is any further information we should know about your child or if you foresee any problems. The first point of contact will normally be the Form Tutor or Faculty Leader but the Assistant Principals, Deputy Principals and Principal are always happy to speak with parents should they wish to make an appointment. The Home/School Agreement is included in this section. This is an important document and forms the basis of our tripartite relationship. Each of us, parents, college and students has responsibilities. It supports us all if we have a baseline we can refer to if circumstances dictate. The college is not merely a service provider and we depend on your support and involvement. There may be times in the future when we need to refer back to the Home/School Agreement.

A complete list of college policies is available on the LVC website.

Included in this handbook are:

Home School Agreement

Homework

The Linton Learner

Anti-bullying including cyber and video

Internet Safety

Mobile Phones and other portable electronic equipment

Acceptable use of computers

Photography, Local trips, Internet Access

No Smoking

Disclaimer - this information is correct at the time of publication but it should not be assumed that there will be no change subsequently. Our Governors keep our policies up to date and they are made available on our website.

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HOME - SCHOOL AGREEMENT The Parents/Guardians

I/we will do my/our best to ensure that:

my son/daughter goes to College regularly, on time, properly equipped and in the correct uniform

the College is made aware of any problems or concerns likely to affect my son/daughter’s work or behaviour

my child is supported in the completion of homework and other opportunities for learning outside College

the policies of the College are fully supported

at least one parent attends parents’ evenings or any other meetings called by the College to discuss progress

I/we maintain as thorough and up to date knowledge of College life as possible

I/we will adhere to the college protocol on communication

Linton Village College

The College will do its best to ensure that:

high expectations of all students in terms of work and behaviour are maintained

a balanced curriculum is organised so as to meet the individual needs of all pupils

you are kept informed about College matters in general and your child’s progress in particular

an open and welcoming approach is maintained at all reasonable times and opportunities are offered for you to become involved in the daily life of the College

your child is safe, cared for and happy

it adheres to the protocol on communication

The Student

I will do my best to ensure that I:

attend College regularly and on time

bring the equipment I need each day

wear the uniform properly and am tidy in my appearance

behave properly and responsibly at all times

do my classwork and homework to the best of my ability

am polite and helpful to others

Signature (Student): ………………………………… Signature (Parent): ....................................................

Signature (Principal): ……………………………….. Please sign this copy for your reference as well as the duplicate copy (in the Information for LVC) which should be returned to the college.

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HOMEWORK AT LVC Homework is an essential factor in the success of the students at Linton Village College. Learning beyond the school day can add approximately one year to a child’s education. Homework gives students the opportunity to benefit from activities that will build their confidence, motivate and challenge them. It will help them to develop good time management. It gives them ownership and responsibility for their own learning. These are things which will assist them along their path of lifelong learning.

Homework at LVC:

Will be an integral part of learning. It will be challenging, well explained and motivational.

Appropriate feedback will be given on all homework set.

The total time spent doing homework should fall within the range: Years 7-8 45-90 minutes in total per day Year 9 1-2 hours in total per day Years 10-11 1.5-2.5 hours in total per day

Non-completion of homework will be followed up in line with the College Behaviour for Learning Policy.

At Key Stage 3, one homework task will be set every 3 lessons in a subject. At Key Stage 4, at least one homework task per option block per week (to include ongoing coursework) will be set.

A homework timetable will be available to view on the College website www.lvc.org

Homework will not be given as a punishment, nor will ”no homework” be used as a reward.

Homework tasks can include: o Investigation o Research o Reading o Interviews o Visits o Designing o Word Processing

o Simple experiments o Drafting o Revision o Desk top publishing o Essays o Report writing o Modelling

There will be specified weeks identified on the college calendar which show when no homework will be set. This recognises that there are many pressures on young people and allows then to pursue other activities.

STUDENTS must ensure that

Homework is written in the planner or a note must be written in the planner to indicate where the activity is to be found.

Homework is completed and handed in on time.

Homework should be shared with parents/carers and the student must show their planners to their parent/carer and get it signed on a weekly basis.

Students should find a quiet, well lit space in which to do their homework.

Students should be careful how they use the internet and the vast amounts of information now available through computers. Information retrieval is a skill, and unless this is the specified activity work of this nature would not be acceptable to hand in.

PARENTS should:

Be involved in your child’s education. Ask about work, be supportive and give assistance if your child gets frustrated or discouraged, but don’t do the homework for your child. Check and sign the planner on a weekly basis.

Provide a suitable space for homework to be done.

Set a regular time for study.

Encourage your child to make use of learning resources in the home and community.

Contact your child’s tutor if problems occur.

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THE LINTON LEARNER Over the last two years, we have been exploring what values and attributes we want our learners to aspire to have and to successfully achieve by the time they leave us. After consultation with the students, the junior leadership team, staff members and governors, we have come up with the following design which we think embodies our values, our logo and our art deco heritage. We hope that this model, and the teaching that we do on a day-to-day basis, makes clear our aims to develop young people as life-long learners who aspire to be responsible, ambitious, curious, caring, reflective and independent in all that they do. Students in year 7 have already spent time, during their transition process, engaging in the values and setting themselves targets associated with them. We will be spending time in assemblies and in tutor time defining what these words mean to help pupils engage in them further. We will also be using the Linton Learner as a tool to promote excellent behaviour for learning, from bringing the correct equipment to class to respectful attitudes towards others. Both the praise and reward policy and the Behaviour for Learning policy are worked around this design to make it clear and simple for all.

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ANTI-BULLYING POLICY STUDENT SUMMARY

What is bullying?

Bullying can take many forms. It is something that deliberately hurts you or your feelings. It is something that is repeated over a period of time; it can be done face to face or through a third party.

Some bullying is PHYSICAL: kicking, hitting, pushing, taking or damaging your things.

Some bullying is VERBAL: name calling using words like ‘gay’, ‘poof’, ‘lesbian’ or ‘geek’ as insults against a person because of who they are or how they act, taunting, mocking, making offensive comments, making threats, making someone do something they do not want to do.

Some bullying is about RELATIONSHIPS: excluding people from groups, deliberately ignoring, gossiping, spreading rumours.

Some bullying uses things like mobile phones or the internet and is called ‘CYBER BULLYING’. This includes text message bullying, phone bullying, picture/video clip bullying, email bullying, chatroom bullying, bullying through instant messaging, and bullying through social media websites.

What can you do if you are being bullied or if you see someone else being bullied?

See it Tell someone Get help Stop it

We believe there is no place for bullying at Linton Village College and it is our aim to deal very firmly and consistently with any incidents which come to our attention.

If you, or anyone you know is affected by bullying, please do speak with someone urgently.

We will listen to students who tell us about bullying which they feel is taking place. We will take this seriously and prepare a written report about what we have been told. We will follow this up in an appropriate way and include the student who has given us information in thinking about what further action should be taken. We will follow the anti-bullying policy procedures at all times. A copy of this can be found on the college website. Students can talk to any adult, a prefect, or to one of the student (8mate) mentors at Linton Village College if they feel they are being bullied.

We will punish children who are bullies but are powerless to help unless we know about it.

Please inform the college if your child tells you something you consider to be bullying.

Be proud of who you are, try not to be upset, stay with friends, be assertive, tell the bully to stop.

Student mentors - ‘8mates’ We have a group of Year 8 Students who are trained to offer a listening ear to students who would like to talk about any worries they have.

They wear green ‘8mate’ badges and you can see their pictures on the notice board in the main corridor.

These mentors will also appear in Year 7 registration groups each week during the first half term. This is to befriend, listen to, and where necessary give support to students who may be having difficulties.

The Student Support Team has overall responsibility for dealing with serious incidents of bullying, in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team at the college.

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Cyber bullying We have had to deal with the ramifications of a few isolated instances of cyber bullying. These have all taken place outside of school but they have had implications for the behaviour and relationships of children within school. Social network websites can be used by children to leave abusive messages. There is clearly the potential for unpleasant and inappropriate conversations using Facebook or other similar sites. It is the “at a distance” and “any time” nature of these conversations which can develop into bullying interactions. We do see any disrespectful references to students and staff at LVC as a matter of concern for us. We view anything that brings the college, its staff and students into disrepute as a very serious matter. If your child has been the victim of cyber bullying, we strongly recommend that any suspect messages are copied and kept. Please be vigilant concerning your child’s use of computers. Please make it your business to regularly monitor your child’s on-line activities. This is not an invasion of their privacy but good parenting, the purpose of which is to keep your child safe. You will find further information at: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/ http://www.bullying.co.uk/

Video bullying In teenage culture as a whole there has been a worrying trend in children being bullied and this being videoed, usually on a mobile phone – “happy slapping”. We believe that LVC students demonstrate a level of respect for each other which makes these incidents very rare. Please contact the school if you think your child has been bullied in this manner at school, and ensure that you know what videos are on your child’s mobile phone. We really do not want to see any LVC students ending up on YouTube for the wrong reasons. Young people sometimes need help to see all the implications of their actions. It is best if we can all work together to help educate our students and your children in the potential benefits and pitfalls of the use of the internet.

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INTERNET SAFETY Many of the students at LVC have accounts with social networking websites. Examples of these include MySpace, bebo and Facebook. It may be of interest to you to know that you have to be 13 years old to have a Facebook account. The essence of social network sites is that everyone has their own page(s), in effect their own website. On these pages they can post photographs, give personal information and run blogs or message boards. Some of the websites will generate invitation emails to contacts in the subscriber’s email address book (i.e. anyone the subscriber has sent an email). Some of the websites enable “chat” and the sending of “private messages” to take place. It seems to us that there are issues of internet safety and we have seen pages that contain inappropriate content and responses. These are on pages that give names and locations and are clearly identifiable as our students. We have a good Internet filtering system and have ensured that the social networking sites are not accessible from within college. However, many children clearly do use these websites out of college and at home. We reserve the right to monitor students’ Internet space. We would strongly advise you to talk to your child about these sites and monitor their use; for example, you need to check your child’s privacy settings. One good idea is to create your own Facebook page so that you can be your child’s ‘friend’, so that you can see what is on their ‘wall’. Please encourage your child to use social networking websites safely. There is plenty of information and advice available online. Two good websites to start with are: http://www.ceop.gov.uk/ http://www.onguardonline.gov/socialnetworking.html

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INTERNET SAFETY

At Linton Village College we aim to educate and protect you in your use of technology. We have the appropriate filtering in place to minimise the risks with regards to content and contact, however it is your self-awareness and responsibility that ultimately will keep you safe online. If you see or hear of anything that causes you concern at school please “THINK PINK” and contact Shahla Matarazzo, Ian Farr or Nichola Addley, our designated safeguarding personnel, or email abuse@lvc.org as soon as possible.

USEFUL WEBSITES

http://www.net-aware.org.uk/# HTTP://WWW.NSPCC.ORG.UK/PREVENTING-ABUSE/KEEPING-CHILDREN-SAFE/SHARE-AWARE/ http://www.childline.org.uk https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/Parentsold

- safety:

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MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT A POLICY STATEMENT

Introduction The use of the latest technology in our lives is growing rapidly, but with its use comes responsibility, in particular to protect both students and the College from abuse of these technologies. This policy covers the use of all computers, laptops and electronic devices within the school, irrespective of who is the owner. In addition to explaining the safe use of email and the Internet, it aims to minimise the chance of cyber-bullying and child exploitation by guiding the use of such items. The College accepts no responsibility for any mobile technologies brought in and those who choose to bring them into college are responsible for them and bear the responsibility for any losses. These items are easily damaged, lost or even stolen and their owners may be potential targets for bullying.

Guidelines for use of Phones If you have any phone in school you:

must not use it for any form of communication on college premises without the permission of a member of staff between 8.30 and 3.05

must keep it turned off during lessons unless a member of staff has invited you to use your phone to support your learning

may only use it during break or lunchtime to listen to music or play games

If you choose to ignore these instructions and your phone is seen or heard, you will be required to

hand it over to a member of staff. You will be issued with a letter for your parents, informing them

that your phone has been confiscated. The letter acts as a receipt for your phone which will be kept in a safe place. Your phone will be kept for ONE FULL WEEK unless your parents make arrangements

to collect it in person sooner. When they collect the phone they will be asked to sign for it and to take

a second letter which outlines the college policy and asks for their support in complying with it.

Should you choose to ignore college rules concerning mobile phones and your phone is confiscated

again it will be kept for ONE FULL WEEK, e.g. if it is confiscated on a Friday your parents cannot collect it until the following Friday.

Guidelines for use of Media Players (including Phones) If you have any type of Media Player in school you:

may use it at break and lunchtimes

ask to use it without earphones as a flash drive during lessons

Earphones must be kept safely out of sight, during and moving between lessons, unless clear permission for their use has been given. They may be used at break and lunchtime.

If you are seen using your Media Player during lessons without permission, or between lessons, you

will be required to hand it over to a member of staff. It will be kept for 24 hours. Items confiscated

from students will be given in to the House Office where they will be logged, the student's name, item

and date will be recorded. Students should collect their Media Players the next day. A period of confiscation of ONE FULL WEEK will be applied to students who continue to ignore the college rule.

Guidelines for use of Cameras (including Phones)

Taking photos or recording video within College is only permitted with clear consent from a member

of staff. You are reminded that your parents were invited to sign a photography consent form in Year

7 that remains in force throughout your time at LVC.

Guidelines for use of any Technology with Internet Access (including Phones & Handheld games consoles) You must use any access you have to the internet in a responsible manner. We use a filtering system

to help ensure your safety and well-being, you must not try to circumnavigate these protections.

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ICT Equipment The college’s ICT equipment will be treated with respect and any damage to any item you are using in a lesson must be reported at the start of that lesson (or period of use), otherwise it will be assumed you have caused the damage.

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ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE A POLICY AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Please note that this is for your information please do not remove. This is a copy for you to sign and retain for personal reference. Please indicate on the reply slip that you and your child have read, understood and signed this policy.)

1. Internet: 1. I will not visit websites that contain unsuitable material. If I am unsure if a site is suitable, I

will ask a member of staff. 2. I will ask a teacher before I print out any information from the Internet. 3. During lessons and extra-curricular clubs I will only use the Internet as directed by staff. If I

want to use the Internet for any other purpose, I will ask permission first. 4. I will not take information from the Internet and pass it off as my own work. 5. I will not publish information on the Linton Village College website that is protected by

copyright. 6. The Internet in school is for educational use. I will not use it for financial gain or for

advertising. 7. I will report any misuse of the Internet immediately to a member of staff. 8. I understand that LVC does not give permission for me to publish images of LVC related

activities on the internet. 2. Email:

1. To keep myself safe I will not give out personal information in an e-mail. 2. I will remember that email that is sent out using my college email address represents the

school. 3. I will be responsible in my use of e-mail. 4. I will not attach any material that is inappropriate in an e-mail. 5. I will report any misuse of email. I will forward any email I am concerned about to

abuse@lvc.org . 3. Forum:

1. I agree to abide by the school discussion forum rules as published on the forum. 4. Network:

1. I will not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Linton Village College network or to any other computer system found via the Internet.

2. I will not attempt to log on using another person's username and password with or without their permission.

3. I will not attempt to access, change, move or delete another person's files. 4. I will not try to alter the settings on any LVC computer. 5. I will only copy pictures or text into my area on the network. 6. I will not download any other type of file, (for example software, games, screen savers, any

executable etc.). 7. I understand that Linton Village College retains the right to monitor all areas of the College

network including my personal file space to ensure adherence to this policy. 5. Language and bullying:

1. I will not use offensive or threatening language in my e-mails, on the school forum or in any other communication via the Internet.

2. I understand that normal school policies, expectations and sanctions apply to behaviour and bullying in any form of electronic communication from school.

Student I understand that my parents will be informed if I misuse the Internet and that this policy extends to the LVC behaviour policy. I have read this policy and the Mobile Phones and Other Portable Electronic Equipment Policy and agree to follow them. Student Signature: ................................................................. Tutor Group: ......................................

Parent/Guardian: ...................................................................

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NO SMOKING POLICY

Introduction Linton Village College recognises that smoking has an adverse effect on the health of staff and students and realises the benefits of enforcing a no-smoking policy. This policy applies to everyone who is on site at LVC. It is a recognised fact that a no-smoking policy is of benefit to the health of staff and students alike. The college actively promotes health-related policies and includes health-related education as part of our PSHE programme and science curriculum. LVC is a non-smoking school and new staff and visitors are made aware of the policy through clearly displayed signs and through the staff handbook. The site manager or his team/support staff make contractors arriving on site aware of the policy.

Rationale LVC actively promotes the development of young people’s self-esteem through its curriculum, so that they are equipped with the necessary skills to make informed choices. LVC recognises the role that it has to play in being a health promoting establishment and it is important to provide health education so that students can discuss with peers and adults various choices and their consequences. This in turn will lead them on to make informed choices about their actions and to have the knowledge to recognise the consequences of such actions.

Data Supporting Rationale The government set a target in the SMOKING KILLS White Paper (2010 update pending) to reduce the prevalence of smoking among young people aged 11-15 from a baseline of 13% in 1996 to 11% by 2005 and 9% or less by 2010. All medical evidence points to smoking not only being dangerous to those who smoke but also to those in the proximity of someone smoking. Passive smoking – breathing other people’s smoke – has now been shown to cause lung cancer in non-smokers, as well as many other illnesses. Section 2(2) (e) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the 2006 Health Act(http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/pdf/ukpga_20060028_en.pdf) place a duty on employers to provide a working environment for employees that is: “safe, without risks to health, and adequate as regards facilities and arrangements for their welfare at work”. As passive smoking has now been shown to be linked to the chance of lung cancer in non-smokers there is a risk to the welfare of employees and students at LVC if we allow a smoking environment. This policy has therefore been developed in order to address the risks associated with such an environment.

Aims The aim of this policy is to make all people aware that LVC operates a no-smoking policy that is for the benefit of all staff and students. This policy is to inform everyone that smoking is not permitted inside the college buildings or on the college site by any person, at any time. This policy also applies to staff, students, visitors and contractors. It also applies to students on educational visits. (The exceptions to this policy are the site managers’ house and gardens which lie within the school boundary.)

Objectives To provide an environment in which no smoking is permitted either in the buildings or college

grounds.

To provide positive measures to encourage young people/adults to stop or reduce the level of smoking including the provision of information, advice and support.

To promote anti-smoking messages within the school curriculum e.g. via the science curriculum and the PSHE programme.

Implementation The policy is made available to all members of staff, parents and visitors to raise awareness of the no-smoking environment (via website, staff handbook. LVC recognises the health benefits to all young people and adults alike and it is acknowledged that it must be made clear to everyone that smoking is prohibited inside the college buildings and on the college site. Signs in and around the building inform people this is a non-smoking site and new staff are made aware of the policy when taking up post.

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New parents are informed of the no-smoking policy through the school website as well as by signs around school which also serve the purpose of informing all visitors of the policy.

Monitoring of Smoking on the Premises To ensure the policy is implemented various measures have been put in place:

There are no areas designated as smoking areas anywhere within the college or the grounds.

Staff on duty patrol the college site.

Parents are always informed if students are found smoking tobacco on the school premises or on the way to and from college whilst wearing uniform and sanctions used. Tobacco, cigarettes, lighters, matches may be confiscated if it is suspected students have such items. Parents will be asked to collect such items from school or request disposal.

Breaches of Policy Students found smoking on the college site/in buildings Students are in breach of the policy if they are found smoking or there are reasonable grounds for suspecting smoking. Students found associating with those smoking will be deemed to be in breach of the college policy and will face the same sanctions. The following guidelines should be followed by staff if students are found to be smoking anywhere on the college site/inside the building.

HoH / Lead tutor are to be informed in writing/ email.

Discuss with the student/s the dangers to themselves and the others around them, signpost student towards advice and support to help them to stop smoking.

Remind students that smoking is prohibited on the college site/in the buildings.

Parents are informed by HOH/Lead tutor (letter/email or phone call).

Students smoking on the way to and from college will be placed in faculty detention.

Students flagrantly refusing to respect the college code of conduct and found smoking in highly visible areas of the college will be placed in isolation for the equivalent of one full college day.

If there is a persistent problem then the student can be expected to do isolation and an after school detention or might qualify for an exclusion.

If the problem continues parents will be invited in to discuss the concern and any future sanctions.

Please note that smoking by staff or parents accompanying any visit is not permitted. The following guidelines should be followed by staff if they come across adults smoking on site.

Staff Remind staff that this is a non-smoking site and ask them to stop. Report to and seek support from senior staff if necessary.

Parents Remind parents that this is a non-smoking site and ask them to stop. If they persist ask them to leave the premises. Seek support from senior staff if necessary.

Contractors Remind contractors that this is a non-smoking site and ask them to stop. If they persist report it to the site manager or a senior member of staff who will inform the respective company.

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THE TRUST FUND

WHAT IS THE TRUST FUND? The Trust Fund was established in 1987 as a charity to help the College to meet the welfare needs of individual pupils and to provide additional facilities for community use. The Trust Fund is a private fund and as such is not part of the College’s budget. This gives the College the freedom to direct Trust funds to meet the needs of individual students or projects as they arise. As taxpayers we all make contributions to the state funding of education, but as you will be aware, that funding in Cambridgeshire only covers the bare necessities of running the College. The Trust Fund enables us to do a little bit more. In the past the fund has helped individuals purchase musical instruments, has contributed to the cost of trips and visits, has helped students with bursaries and has enabled us to buy specialist equipment like the tents we use for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, for example.

How can you help? If all pupils were supported by £50 Gift aid (UNDER one pound a week) the College would gain nearly £50,000 a year. More realistically perhaps, half that amount should be easily attainable and would be of tremendous benefit. So please give it some thought. Can you afford a pound a week to further boost the quality of your son or daughter’s schooling? A Gift Aid form is included in your ‘Information Required by Linton Village College’ booklet. Please complete and return to us.

What is Gift Aid? Gift Aid is fund raising by way of regular donations to a registered charity (in this case, the Linton Village College Trust Fund) over a fixed period. Any tax paid on the money donated is reclaimed annually by the Trust, increasing the donation by a further 25%.

How does it work? You make a commitment to contribute a fixed sum (for example £50) per year for five years via a monthly or quarterly standing order and we do the rest.

What happens if I cannot meet the payments? If a parent approaches the College because they are unable to continue paying, the College simply cancels the arrangements. The Inland Revenue leaves that decision to us.

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Revised October 2016

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