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September 2017

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, parents and carers play a huge role in their 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 any queries or concerns that you may have.

The College’s Home -School Communication Policy and Home-School Agreement are key documents to support a positive and productive relationship between the school and parents/carers. Full copies of other policies are also available on the school website.

There are a number of other ways that you can have further involvement in the life of the school. LVC’s PTFA, The Friends of LVC, is always keen for new volunteers to help with fundraising and community events. We also operate a Trust Fund to support particular College developments and to subsidise enrichment opportunities.

I look forward to another successful year and to working with you to enable our young people at LVC to be successful Linton Learners.

Yours sincerely

Helena Marsh Executive Principal

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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.

CONTENTS

HOME SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Contact with the College Tutor Groups Photos of Teaching and Support Staff Staff Email Contact List

THE ESSENTIALS

Key Dates Map Policies Home - School Agreement The College Day, timings and assembly rota Student Out of Bounds Map Uniform, Students' Equipment and Lockers Home Learning and Student Planner Squid, the College’s online payment system Medical arrangements Internet Safety Acceptable use of computers Transport to and from the College The Linton Learner

ASSESSMENT, REPORTING AND PARENTS’ EVENINGS Go4 Schools Reports and Parents’ Evenings

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Five Year Reporting Calendar

PASTORAL CARE

The Tutor Role Tutor Mentoring Henry Morris Centre – Think Pink

ENRICHMENT OPPERTUNITIES Enrichment activities

The Enrichment Challenge Sports Facilities Library Literacy at Linton Village College Friends of LVC

CAREERS AND OPTIONS ADVICE

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

THE TRUST FUND

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Contact with the College

Initial enquiries can be made to reception at 01223 891233 or at reception@lvc.org If you wish to contact the college about your child’s overall progress your first port of call is your child’s form tutor. Contact details for all staff are on pages 17-18 of this handbook.

Other people who will know your child are the members of staff with pastoral oversight in the House:

The Lead Tutors are:

• 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)

If the problem relates to a particular teacher or subject, you should contact the Head of Faculty or

teacher directly.

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)

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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Tutor Groups 2017-18

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

7 7AW, Mrs A Wylie, Mrs K Kent M1 8 8MC Miss M Cherrier MB1 9 9RM Mrs R Mann E1 9 9EFS Ms E Friend Smith L1

10 10LK Mrs L Keen MB2 11 11RHWS Miss R Hill, Mr W Scheilling E2

MANDELA – HUMANITIES – Mr D Clarke Lead Tutor: Mr J Hyde SS Worker: Mrs R Burton House colour: Green 7 7JR Mr J Rednall 3 8 8NW Mrs N Waites S1-4 9 9CS Mr C Stewart 8

10 10RD Mrs R Durham 2 10 10CL Miss C Lewis 5 11 11ECr Mrs E Crump Te2

NIGHTINGALE – ENTERPRISE – Mr I Simmons Lead Tutor: Mrs J Pullin SS Worker Mrs K Jebb House colour: Yellow 7 7IF Mr I Farr BS 8 8JT Miss L Jones TeA 8 8LJ Mr J Taylor Te4 9 9PW Mr P Williams ICT2

10 10LA Miss L Ashmore TeB 11 11MP Mr M Pitt Te1

NEWTON – MATHS / SCIENCE – Mr P Smyth

Lead Tutor: Mr A Pelly SS Worker: Mrs T Johnson House colour: Blue

7 7BR Miss B Read S1-3 8 8VP Miss V Parry, Mrs R Willams S1-2 9 9AFC Mr A Ford Compton M2

10 10NAS Mr N Ansell E4 11 11OM Dr O Marston S2-1 11 11GB Mr G Barton S1-1

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

7 7GF Mr G Furbank, Mrs H Juckes TE3 7 7HC Miss H Cox PE1 8 8JMc Ms J McGrath, Mrs A Clay AR1 9 9SKe Mr S Kerley PE2

10 10JM Mr J Maddock, Mrs L Tod AR2 11 11SD Ms S Dawson, Mrs C Washbrook DR

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Teaching Staff 2017 - 2018

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 (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 (SGe)

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Communication Faculty

(English, French, Spanish)

Mrs Liz Crump

Second in English (ECr) Mrs Danielle Darvill

Lead Tutor

English (DD)

Miss Rosy Hill

Deputy Faculty Leader

Head of English (RH)

Mrs Louise Keen

Programme Leader for

Spanish (LK)

Mrs Nikki Spiers

Second in English (NS)

Mrs Siobhan Judge

Languages Assistant (SJ)

Mrs Ruth Keys

Library, Literacy

Resources Manager

Mrs Rita Bloxam English (RB)

Miss Marion Cherrier

Head of French (MC)

Mrs Ruth Mann

Pedagogy Leader

English (RM)

Mrs Janna Fisher

English (JF)

Ms Emma Friend –Smith

Spanish (EFS)

Mrs Kate Kent

French (KK)

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Humanities Faculty

Mrs Karen Milne

History (KM)

Mr David Clarke

Associate Senior Leader, 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)

Mr Chris Stewart

Programme Leader for RS

& Citizenship (CS)

Mrs Libby Merritt

History (LM)

Miss Chloe Lewis

RS (CL) Mr James Rednall

History (JR)

Enterprise Faculty

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

Program Leader for Design

& Technology and

Engineering

(JT)

Mrs Jenny Pullin

Lead Tutor

Exams Officer

(JP)

Mr John Farrant

Educational Technician

(JF)

Miss Laura Jones

Food & Nutrition (LJ)

Mr Gareth Furbank

IT (GF) Miss Lucy Ashmore

Engineering &

Design Technology (LA)

Mrs Regan Neaves

Food & Nutrition

Technician

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Mr Pete Smyth

Faculty Leader,

Head of Science (PS)

Mr Will Scheilling

Deputy Faculty Leader,

Head of Mathematics,

Statistics (WS)

Maths and Science Faculty

Mr Guy Barton

KS4 Programme Leader

Science (GB)

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)

Mrs Nicola Waites

ITT SDS Science

Chemistry (NW)

Mrs Jane Williamson

Science (JW)

Dr Victoria Parry

Science (VP)

Mrs Ruth Williams

Mathematics (RW)

Mrs Gill Eaton

Science Technician

Mrs Jaydee MacNamara

Science Technician

Mrs Natasha Spearing

Science Technician

Mr Alex Ford-Compton

Maths (AFC)

Mr Neale Ansell

Maths (NAS)

Dr Oliver Marston

Science (OM)

Miss Bethany Read

Science (BR)

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Arts Faculty

Ms Julie McGrath

Programme Leader for

Art (JMc)

Mrs Laura Tod

Lead Tutor

Programme Leader for

Drama (LT)

Mrs Helen Juckes

Director of Music

(HJ)

Mrs H Horton - Peripatetic Music Teacher

Mr P O’Connor - Peripatetic Music Teacher

Mr R Partridge - Peripatetic Music Teacher

Mrs V Vellacott

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mrs Rachel Godsill

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr G Matthews

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr A Vellacott

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr L Thorne

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Miss Linda Kahr

Faculty Leader for

Arts (LKa)

Mr D Ecclestone

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr G Bowyer

Peripatetic Music

Teacher

Mr Christopher Charlesworth

Music (Cch)

Ms Karen Stamper

Programme Leader for

Art (KS)

Mrs Cathy Washbrooke

Dance (CW)

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Sports Faculty

Mr John Maddock

Deputy Faculty Leader,

Programme Leader for

Physical Education (JM)

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

Mr Ian Farr

Student Support

Centre Manager (IF)

Student Support Team

Mrs Nicky Addley

Student Support

Redgrave (NA)

Mrs Karen Jebb

Student Support

Nightingale (KJ)

Mrs Tracey Johnson

Student Support

Newton (TJ)

Mr Duncan Keys

Student Support

Austen (DK)

Mrs Rachel Burton

Student Support

Mandela (RBu)

Mrs Sarah Knight

Student Support

Administrator (SK)

Mr Samuel Kerley

PE (SKe) Miss Hannah Cox

PE (HC)

Mrs Kellie Harris

PE (KH) Mr Sam Hawley

PE (SH)

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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 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

Exams Teaching Assistant

Mrs Charlotte Foster

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Kris Graham

Teaching Assistant Mrs Isabel Fish

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Lindsay Levine

Teaching Assistant

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Administrative and Finance Support team

Mrs Teresa Carter

CASSA Administration

Support

Mrs Jackie Bailey

Finance Officer

Mrs Amanda Clay

Enrichment, Admissions

Mrs Helen Fenn

Finance Assistant

Mrs Alison Miners

Data & Assessment &

Reception Manager

Mr Huw Rigelsford

Cover Supervisor

Miss Lauren Warner

Receptionist Mrs Pauline Kenning

CASSA Administration

Support

Mrs Sarah Goss

Admin & HR Support

Mrs Wendy Hilton

Admin Support

Mrs Rachel Drennan

Receptionist,

Communications/PR Officer

Mrs Elaine Clayton

Principal’s Personal

Assistant, HR Officer

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Catering Team

Mrs Carol Perrett

Catering Manager

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

IT Support (Precedence)

Mr Dan Turner

IT Support

Mr Kieran Collis

Catering Assistant

Mrs Sandra Udall

Catering Assistant

Miss Wendy North

Catering Assistant

Miss Jemma North

Catering Assistant

Mrs Vicky Hughes

Catering Assistant

Mrs Sally Dew

Catering Assistant

Miss Louisa Edwards

Catering Assistant

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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

Mr Varghese Kolenchery

Cleaning Assistant

Mr Nigel Lee

Cleaning Assistant

Miss Sandra Chapman

Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Pauline Hill

Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Karen Smith

Cleaning Assistant Mrs Gillian Robbins

Cleaning Assistant

Mr Noel Vincent

Cleaning Assistant

Mrs Anita Walker

Cleaning Assistant

Mr Reginold Fernandez

Cleaning Assistant

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Mr M Slater

Governor

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

Governors

Mr J Batchelor

Chair of Governors

Mrs T Coston

Clerk to the Governing Body Mrs C Babinsky

Vice Chair of Governors

Community Governors Parent Governors Staff Governors

Mr J Batchelor Mr J Ellis Miller Helena Marsh

Mrs C Babinsky Mr P Jackson Peter Smyth

Mrs J Carter Mr C Turner Linda Kahr

Mrs S Harvey Mr D Simmons Rosy Hill

Mrs J Bruce

Mrs D Hall

Ms W White

Mr P Woodroffe

Mrs W White

Governor

Mr J Ellis Miller

Governor

Mrs Jane Carpenter

Community Business Admin Mr Chris Baker

Sports Centre Manager

Mrs Margaret Kiddy,

Adult Education and

Lettings Manager

Mr Tom Davies

Sports Centre

Mrs D Hall

Governor

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Staff Email Contact List

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

SLT

Mrs Marsh helena.marsh@lvc.org

Mr Brechin doug.brechin@lvc.org Mrs Matarazzo shahla.matarazzo.lvc.org

Mr Darby tim.darby@lvc.org Miss Mayzes carey.mayzes@lvc.org

Ms Gelder susan.gelder@lvc.org Mr Tinsley stuart.tinsley@lvc.org

Teaching Staff

Mr Ansell neale.ansell@lvc.org Ms McGrath julie.mcgrath@lvc.org

Miss Ashmore lucy.ashmore@lvc.org Mrs Merritt elizabeth.merit@lvc.org

Mr Barton guy.barton@lvc.org Mrs Milne karen.milne@lvc.org

Mrs Bloxam rita.bloxam@lvc.org Mr Parker trevor.parker@lvc.org

Miss Cherrier marion.cherrier@lvc.org Dr Parry victoria.parry@lvc.org

Mr Clarke david.clarke@lvc.org Mr Pelly adam.pelly@lvc.org

Miss Cox hannah.cox@lvc.org Mr Pitt mike.pitt@lvc.org

Mrs Crump elizabeth.crump@lvc.org Mrs Pullin jennifer.pullin@lvc.org

Mrs Darvill danielle.darvill@lvc.org Mr Rednall james.rednall@lvc.org

Mrs Durham ruth.durham@lvc.org Miss Read bethany.read@lvc.org

Mrs Fisher janna.fisher@lvc.org Mr Scheilling will.scheilling@lvc.org

Mr Ford-Compton alex.fordcompton@lvc.org Mr Simmons ian.simmons@lvc.org

Ms Friend-Smith emma.friendsmith@lvc.org Mr Smyth peter.smyth@lvc.org

Mr Furbank gareth.furbank@lvc.org Miss Spiers nikki.spiers@lvc.org

Mrs Harris kellie.harris@lvc.org Ms Stamper karen.stamper@lvc.org

Mr Hawley samuel.hawley@lvc.org Mr Stewart christopher.stewart@lvc.org

Miss Hill rosy.hill@lvc.org Mr Taylor john.taylor@lvc.org

Mr Hyde jerry.hyde@lvc.org Mrs Tod laura.tod@lvc.org

Mrs Mann ruth.mann@lvc.org Mrs Waites nicola.waites@lvc.org

Miss Jones laura.jones@lvc.org Mrs Washbrooke catherine.washbrooke@lvc.org

Mrs Juckes helen.juckes@lvc.org Mr Williams paul.williams@lvc.org

Ms Judge siobhan.judge@lvc.org Mrs Williams ruth.williams@lvc.org

Miss Kahr linda.kahr@lvc.org Mrs Williamson jane.williamson@lvc.org

Mrs Keen louise.keen@lvc.org Mrs Wylie angela.wylie@lvc.org

Mrs Kent kate.kent@lvc.org

Mr Kerley samuel.kerley@lvc.org

Miss Lewis chloe.lewis@lvc.org

Mr Maddock john.maddock@lvc.org

Dr Marston oliver.marston@lvc.org

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Support Staff

Student Support Team Admin and Finance Support Team

Mr Farr ian.farr@lvc.org Mrs Bailey jackie.bailey@lvc.org

Mrs Addley nichola.addley@lvc.org Mrs Carpenter jane.carpenter@lvc.org

Mrs Burton rachel.burton@lvc.org Mrs Carter teresa.carter@lvc.org

Mrs Jebb karen.jebb@lvc.org Mrs Clay amanda.clay@lvc.org

Mrs Johnson tracey.johnson@lvc.org Mrs Clayton elaine.clayton@lvc.org

Mr Keys duncan.keys@lvc.org Mrs Drennan rachel.drennan@lvc.org

Ms Knight sarah.knight@lvc.org Mrs Fenn helen.fenn@lvc.org

Mrs Goss sarah.goss@lvc.org

Mrs Hilton wendy.hilton@lvc.org

Teaching Assistant Team Mrs Kenning pauline.kenning@lvc.org

Mrs Bryan janet.bryan@lvc.org Mrs Keys ruth.keys@lvc.org

Mrs Cooper julie.cooper@lvc.org Mrs Kiddy margaret.kiddy@lvc.org

Mrs Davidson kim.davidson@lvc.org Mrs Miners alison.miners@lvc.org

Ms Dawson sally.dawson@lvc.org Mr Rigelsford huw.rigelsford@lvc.org

Mrs Foster charlotte.foster@lvc.org Miss Warner lauren.warner@lvc.org

Mrs Graham kriss.graham@lvc.org

Mrs Fish isabel.fish@lvc.org

Mrs Levine lindsay.levine@lvc.org Catering Team

Mrs Omand-Lewis alison.omand-lewis@lvc.org Mrs Perrett carol.perrett@lvc.org

Mrs Russell gail.russell@lvc.org Cooks cooks@lvc.org

Mrs Tooke katie.tooke@lvc.org

Site Team

Technicians Mr Robbins richard.robbins@lvc.org

Mr Farrant john.farrant@lvc.org Mr Reed neil.reed@lvc.org

Mrs Neaves regan.neaves@lvc.org Mr Rogers steve.rogers@lvc.org

Mrs Eaton gill.eaton@lvc.org Mr Sanderson mark.sanderson@lvc.org

Mrs MacNamara jaydee.macnamara@lvc.org

Mrs Spearing natasha.spearing@lvc.org

Sports Centre

Peripatetic Music Teachers Mr Baker chris.baker@lvc.org

Mr Bowyer gavin.bowyer@lvc.org Mr Davies tom.davies@lvc.org

Mr Charlesworth Christopher.charlesworth@lvc.org

Mrs Dobson jennifer.dobson@lvc.org

Mr Ecclestone daniel.ecclestone@lvc.org IT Support

Mrs Godsill rachel.godsill@lvc.org Mr Turner daniel.turner@lvc.org

Ms Horton hannah.horton@lvc.org itsupport@lvc.org

Ms Martin gwen.martin@lvc.org

Mr Matthews guilford.matthews@lvc.org

Mr O'Connor peter.o'connor@lvc.org

Mr Partridge richard.partidge@lvc.org

Mr Thorne louis.thorne@lvc.org

Mr Vellacott andrew.vellacott@lvc.org

Mrs Vellacott victoia.vellacott@lvc.org

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Key Dates

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

SEPTEMBER

4th/5th Training Days

Week 1 Wednesday 6th Start of Term

Week 2 11th

Week 1 18th

Week 2 25th

OCTOBER

Week 1 2nd

Week 2 9th

Week 1 16th

23th – 27th Half Term

Week 2 30th

NOVEMBER

Week 1 6th

Week 2 13th

Week 1 20th

Week 2 27th

DECEMBER

Friday 1st Disaggregated

Training Day

Week 1 4th

Week 2 11th

Week 1 18th

Wednesday 20th End of Term

JANUARY

Week 1 Wednesday 3rd Start of Term

Week 2 8th

Week 1 15th

Week 2 22nd

Monday 29th Training Day

Week 1 30th

FEBRUARY

Week 2 5th

12th – 16th Half Term

FEBRUARY

Week 1 19th

Week 2 26th

March

Week 1 5th

Week 2 12th

Week 1 19th

Week 2 26th

Thursday 29th End of Term

APRIL

Week 1 Monday 16th Start of Term

Week 2 23th

Week 1 30 th

MAY

Monday 7th May Day

Week 2 8th

Week 1 14th

Week 2 21st

28th May – 1st June Half Term

JUNE

Week 0 4th - 8th Enrichment / Work Experience

Week 1 11th

Week 2 18th

Friday 22nd Training Day

Week 1 25th

JULY

Week 2 2nd

3th – 4th July Year 6 Taster Days

Week 1 10th

Week 2 16th

Week 1 23rd

Tuesday 24th

Sports Day & End of Term

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School Map

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Policies

Effective communication between the College and home is an integral part of securing academic success and positive well-being for students at Linton Village College. Please refer to LVC web site for

a copy of our Home –School Communication Policy. A complete list of college policies is available on the LVC website at http://www.lvc.org/pages/Policies.php 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.

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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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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 or House Assembly

1 Physical Ed

SKE

Design Tech

LJ TE5

English

ECR TE3

Religious Ed

CS 8

Art

JMc AR2

2 Mathematics

AW M1

Music

HJ MU

Mathematics

AW M1

Sci S

OM S14

Drama

LT DS

3 History

RD 2

Sci S

OM S14

Design Tech

LA TEB

Physical Ed

SKE

French

CM MB2

4 French

CM MB2

English

ECR TE3

History

RD 2

French

CM MB2

Physical Ed

SKE

5 English

ECR TE3

Religious Ed

SK 8

Sci S

OM S14

IT

PW IT2

Sci S

OM S14

Period 2 Mon 2 Tue 2 Wed 2 Thu 2 Fri

Registration or Year Assembly

1 English

ECR TE3

Geography

JH 1

Design Tech

LA TEB

Physical Ed

SKE

Mathematics

AW M1

2 Mathematics

AW M1

Design Tech

LA TEB

Mathematics

AW M1

Geography

JH 1

Sci S

OM S14

3 History

RD 2

English

ECR TE3

Sci S

OM S14

French

CM MB2

History

RD 2

4 French

CM MB2

Art

JMc AR2

IT

MPe IT1

Music

HJ MU

English

ECR TE3

5 Mathematics

AW M1

Drama

LT DS

English

ECR TE3

Design Tech

LJ TE5

Religious Ed

CS 8

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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

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. Note: the bowling green area excludes the steps, garden and car park, and area around the kitchen and old reception.

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.

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 sign out of the club when they leave.

Assemblies Week 1 – House Assemblies Week 2 – Year Group 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 and be seated in their allocated rows.

Week 1 Week 2

Monday Nightingale Year 7

Tuesday Redgrave Year 8

Wednesday Newton Year 9

Thursday Austen Year 10

Friday Mandela Year 11

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Student Out of Bounds Map

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Uniform

As you are already aware, this year we have introduced some changes to the College uniform. For your convenience, we have included the “postcard” information that was circulated to parents/carers in the summer term. If there are any concerns or questions regarding uniform, please contact the College via the following email address: uniform@lvc.org

UNIFORM CHANGES FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 (YEARS 7, 8, 9 & 10)

Skirts Trousers (Boys/Girls) Shoes Skirts must be black, to the knee and pleated

Trousers must be black and slim cut

Shoes must be polishable (Please note that canvas or any visible branding will not be permitted)

( Gi r l s ) ( Boy s )

Alternative Product Codes The College has been working with parents/carers to devise a list of alternative suppliers and product codes for skirts and trousers. This list includes high street shops and supermarkets, however all products must be very similar to those pictured above.

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UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS SEPTEMBER 2017 Y10 into Y11

Skirts Trousers (Boys/Girls) Shoes Whilst no changes have been made, the following existing uniform expectations must be adhered to.

Whilst no changes have been made, the following existing uniform expectations must be adhered to.

Shoes (Please note that any visible branding/logos will not be permitted, for example Vans/Converse/Nike/Adidas etc.)

All skirts must be: Made from a smart, plain

black fabric

No more than 5cm above or below the middle of the knee

Please note that short, clingy, tube style skirts or flared, skater style skirts will not be permitted.

All trousers must be: Made from a smart, plain

black fabric

Straight, boot or slim cut

Please note that jeans, jeggings, leggings, or anything with riveted, studded pockets will not be permitted.

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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 and Geometry Sets recommended for students by our Maths department can be purchased from sQuid card. 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.

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 and can be collected from the Finance office at Break or Lunchtime Please be aware that the house badge can only be purchased from the college using your new sQuid card.

Purple Year Group 2017 – 2022 Year 7 now Blue Year Group 2016 – 2021 Year 8 now Red Year Group 2015 – 2020 Year 9 now Green Year Group 2014 – 2019 Year 10 now Gold Year Group 2013– 2018 Year 11 now

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.

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Home Learning

Home Learning All students are expected to do home learning in accordance with the Home learning Policy. Staff should ensure that appropriate home learning is set. Each student has a personal planner in which he or she should write down the work set. Teachers will also record home learning tasks on ‘Show my homework’ to enable parents, carers and students to access resources and tasks. Home learning should be set during the lesson, not at the end, and displayed with deadlines in classrooms. Sanctions, as detailed in the Behaviour for Learning Policy, should be applied if home learning is not handed in on time or not completed to the standard of which the student is capable. Parents and form tutors should check and sign the planners weekly. Form tutors will do this during tutor sessions. Students who fail to produce their planners should be referred to the Lead Tutor or Head of House. The personal planner may be used by staff to record students' achievements during lessons, for example using the Linton Learner passport on Go 4 Schools.

The Student Planner 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.

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SQUID, the College’s online payment system

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.

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.

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

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Medical Arrangements

If a student is taken ill at school or has an accident, they should report to the Henry Morris Centre (HMC). 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.

From time to time, students come to the HMC requiring pain relief (headache, period pains etc). We are not allowed to routinely give painkillers but will, on the first occasion contact parents in order to gain permission to provide one or two tablets. For future requests we would ask that a permission form is completed, which will be sent to all parents and carers in September.

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, and we ask that you provide an additional one for the First Aid Team please. 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.

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Internet Safety

At Linton Village College, we use the 4 Cs to educate all stakeholders in e-Safety. This is an easy way for

everyone to understand the risks associated with the internet and wider use of technology. At our e-

safety evenings, parents/carers have often asked us how they can have meaningful and impactful

discussions with their children around technology; we find that the 4 Cs, along with the questions

beneath them, provide a useful prompt for these conversations.

In addition to the 4 Cs the College uses a filtering system to protect users from inappropriate materials. Furthermore, the College monitors and logs use of the network, including the internet, and personal file space. All abuse or misuse is taken seriously and dealt with appropriately. The College advises parents/carers to be aware of how, when and where their children are using technology. For example, apps they are using, websites they are visiting and games they are playing and adverts they are exposed to. As parents/carers there be occasions when you become aware of something that could place a staff member or student at risk. Depending upon the nature and timing of the matter there are several options open to you:

Email the College safeguarding team, led by Mrs Matarazzo, using thinkpink@lvc.org;

Telephone the College and ask to speak to one of the Safeguarding team on 01223 891233;

Telephone the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year);

If you feel the person is in immediate danger, don’t delay, call the police on 999. Some useful websites: Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org/ UK Safer Internet Centre: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/ Child Exploitation and Online Protection command: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ Think u Know: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ Childnet International: http://www.childnet.com/

NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Have you seen anything that is not deemed to

be age appropriate?

Do you know the people that you

have contact with?

How do you know?

Do you behave online as you

would offline?

Are you aware of

inappropriate advertising,

financial scams or hidden

costs?

E-Safety: Understanding the Risks

Content Content Conduct Contact

- safety:

Commercialism

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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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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 Linton Learner

As an outstanding school, Linton Village College has high expectations for behaviour as we believe that a

safe and enjoyable learning environment helps students to succeed in their learning and become global

citizens. We have developed an aspirational set a values called The Linton Learner. We want students

to be Independent, Caring, Responsible, Reflective, Curious and Ambitious. Students will be rewarded

with stamps and postcards for demonstrating these attributes.

What does the Linton Learner look like?

The Linton Learner Value

What does this value typically look like?

Independent You will be prepared for your lessons in terms of equipment and homework and proactively engage in your own learning journey.

Reflective You will actively respond to feedback that teachers give you and respond to advice given to you positively and quickly whilst also learning from your own mistakes.

Caring You will help to support others and show that you value their health and wellbeing as members of the school community

Curious You will explore the world around you and develop an interest in learning beyond that given by teachers. You will also question and explore ideas from varying point of view.

Ambitious You will aim high in your achievements and set yourself challenging targets to maximise your times at LVC so that you are best prepared for life beyond school.

Responsible You will lead tasks and look after those around you by mentoring, supporting and guiding others. You will also ensure that work is complete, that you are organised and that you act in accordance to your age and position.

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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 an email sent home when these go live. Further details about attendance, rewards and timetables are also available on Go4Schools.

Progress reports Once per year you will receive a full written progress report. This will enable your child’s teachers to provide formative feedback on their learning; tutors will 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. A member of the Senior Leadership team will also comment on the progress your child has made in this report.

In addition to the annual written report, you will also receive two ‘snapshot’ reports throughout the course of the school year which will allow you to see the current level / grade your child is working at alongside attitudinal data for each subject.

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 Form Tutor in the autumn term

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

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

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September October November December January February March April May June July

7

Meet the Tutor Evening: 28/09

Year 7 Go 4 Schools Information Evening: 02/11 Snapshot report: 09/11

Snapshot report: 8/02

Parents’ Evening: 15/03

Full Report and tutor comment: 28/06

8

Snapshot report: 23/11

Full Report and tutor comment: 30/01

Options Meeting: 22/02

Snapshot report: 21/06 Parents’ Evening: 28/06

9

Full Report and tutor comment: 12/12

Year 9 Core Exams: 30/01 – 02/02 Options Meeting: 25/01

Snapshot report: 22/02

Parents’ Evening: 01/03

Snapshot report: 10/05

10

Snapshot report: 14/12

Parents’ Evening: 08/02

Snapshot report: 22/03

Year 10 exams: 23/04 – 09/05

Full Report and tutor comment: 28/06

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Snapshot report: 05/10 Parents’ Evenings: 12/10 & 19/10

Mock exams: 06/11 – 17/11

Snapshot report: 14/12

Full Report and tutor comment: 22/03

Invitation Parents’ Evening: 19/04

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The Tutor Role

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.

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.

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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 drop in on a Monday Lunchtime or appointments can be made by contacting a member of the student support team.

Think Pink for Safeguarding At Linton Village College, we “THINK PINK” for safeguarding. This whole school initiative is a way in which the College community learns about our duty of care towards one another. Anything related to safeguarding is printed on bright pink paper so that it is instantly recognisable as something related to safety. All College staff and governors undergo annual safeguarding training and throughout the academic year additional updates are communicated to staff as appropriate. Furthermore, students are educated in being caring and responsible individuals through tutor time activities, assemblies, PSHE days and across the curriculum. The College also has a system in place that allows students to raise a concern about their peers; this is a THINKPINK Peer Postcard (please see student planner for more information).

The College safeguarding team are: Shahla Matarazzo Safeguarding Lead/Assistant Principal David Clarke Deputy Designated Person/Associate Senior Leader Ian Farr Deputy Designated Person/ Henry Morris Centre (student support) Manager Nichola Addley Deputy Designated Person/Student Support Worker John Batchelor Designated Safeguarding Governor/Chair of Governors

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility therefore if as parents/carers you are made aware of anything that you believe could put one of our students at risk, we ask that you report it to the College, ideally to Shahla Matarazzo (shahla.matarazzo@lvc.org). It is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to safeguarding. If it is something of a more serious nature, we would advise parents/carers to contact social care/services directly.

8mates LVC has a team of 8mates who are trained as mentors to support Year 7 students. This initiative is in its third 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 training. Three

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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 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).

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 support an improvement in the pattern of attendance.

The full Attendance policy will be published on the college website. The Student Support Team 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 a mixture of day trips and in school activities. 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 Learner 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. 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) summer term 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.

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All facilities are open to the community, and now include: -

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 8.30am – 5pm

A variety of classes take place for the local community and may include: Clubbercise, yoga, Pilates and shimmy fit.

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

Floodlit tennis/ netball court area 2 Indoor sports halls containing 3 badminton courts/cricket nets/basketball and the other

containing 2 badminton courts and 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. Respect the staff, other students, equipment and the Library space.

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

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

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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).

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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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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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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Linton Village College Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge CB21 4JB 01223 891233 www.lvc.org

Revised: September 2017

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