Supplementary Statutory Informaiton Booklet 2017

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Contents“STUDENTS TREAT EACH OTHER The School Governors Page 2WITH RESPECT AND COURTESY. School Code of Conduct Page 3RELATIONSHIPS ARE The CurriculumHARMONIOUS AND DIFFERENCES Page 4OF ETHNIC BACKGROUND AND Lower School Page 5CULTURE ARE CELEBRATED. Upper SchoolSTUDENTS ARE KEEN TO Sixth Form Page 6SUCCEED AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE Sex and Relationships Education Page 7ACADEMY'S RISING Careers Education and GuidanceREPUTATION.” Religious Education, Assemblies And Collective Worship Page 8 Special Educational NeedsOFSTED DECEMBER 2013 Page 9 Sport Care of Students Page 10 Behaviour Policy Rewards Page 11 Praise Page 12 Sanctions Page 14 Home – School Links Home – School Agreement General Information Reporting Progress Individual Communication And Consultation Student Planners School Fund The Friends of Hillview PTA Additional Information Structure of the School Day Catering Arrangements Copies of School Documents Complaints Charges for School Activities Transport Vehicles on Site Attendance Information 2015-16 Visiting Arrangements School Uniform Academic Year 2017-18 Admissions Policy 2017 Examination Results 2016

school governors code of conductChair of Governors and Mrs Sue Bishop Inspiration Member Governor  Be confident in your ability to learn and make progress. Mrs Sara Cleaver  Be proud to be part of Hillview and represent the school positively,Vice-Chair of Governors and within the local community. Member Governor Mr Nicholas Hobden  Behave in an appropriate manor when in, or travelling to and from, Mr Tom Tugendhat school and whenever you are in uniform.Member Governors Ms Joanne Hardy  Be happy to share your ideas and successes with others.  Strive hard to be the best you can be; whatever your talents mayNominated Governors Mr John Clark be. Ms Josie GreenParent Governors Ms Fiona Holden Innovation  Be active citizens within the school community and help makeStaff Governors Mr Mervyn Holt changes to continually improve Hillview. Mr Simon Heller  Embrace the Performing Art techniques which are used across theHeadteacher curriculum.Co-opted Governors Mrs Margaret Barnes  Find out and understand the best way for you to learn and applyClerk to the Governors Ms Aurelie Lethuilier this to succeed within all your subject areas.  Explore all varieties of pathway in education at Hillview and ensure Mrs Hilary Burkett you are always ready for the next step. Mrs Linda Stephenson Independence  Ensure you arrive to school, every day, ready to learn and engageCOMMITTEES CHAIRS in all lesson activities.Standards and Achievement Mr John Clark  Try your best in all classwork and homework, attending additionalWelfare Mrs Sara Cleaver support sessions or clubs to help you progress.  Think for yourself and take responsibility for your actions.Site, Buildings and Finance Ms Joanne Hardy  Never bring any item into school that could cause harm to yourselfLittleview Nursery Mrs Sara Cleaver or others. Inclusivity  Have respect for all school staff and follow instructions without argument.  Show respect and understanding for the opinions and beliefs of others.  Always try to ensure everyone feels safe at Hillview; report any anti-social behaviour you may experience or witness, including bullying, abuse and exploitation.  Be kind to others around you and ensure social media is used in a responsible way, which is safe for yourself and respectful to others. 2

the curriculum THE UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM These include: over 30 AS/A Level courses, Key Stage 4, Years 10 and 11 including Applied courses; BTEC Awards;THE LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM All students in the Upper School follow a core Cambridge Technicals and a Diploma In curriculum in English, Mathematics and Childhood Studies. All students take part inKey Stage 3, Years 7 and 8 Science where the different courses on offer work experience and large numbers take partIn the Lower School we provide all students allow students to make good progress. English in community work. As part of our enrichmentwith a broad education through a wide range offers GCSE English Language and English programme, all students can also elect toof subjects. As well as a programme in Literature. The Mathematics department offers complete the Extended Project or the CorePersonal Development Learning (PDL), students GCSE Mathematics. The Science department Maths qualification, as well as havingstudy the following subjects: Art & Design, offers the Combined Science (2 GCSEs), with opportunities such as taking part in the DukeComputing, Dance, Drama, English, Food & the highest attaining students in Science of Edinburgh Award scheme, the Arts Award, aNutrition, French, Geography, History, studying the three separate sciences, Biology LAMDA course and other enrichment options.Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Chemistry and Physics. The core curriculum isReligious Education, Science and Spanish. completed by study in Personal, Social, Hillview collaborates with other local Religious Education (PSRE) and Physical institutions at Post-16, offering studentsIn all subjects, students’ progress is monitored Education. greater flexibility and breadth of choice. Theby teacher assessment and reported to parents partially mixed environment is a valuablethree times a year. Students then choose four optional subjects stepping stone for students when progressing from a wide range of Level 2 GCSE and BTEC to life at university or starting a career.Year 9 courses. All Level 2 qualifications on offer areYear 9 is a transitional year between Key Stage equivalent to one GCSE or more. Students have Detailed descriptions of all courses offered for3 and Key Stage 4. full access to all EBacc subjects and must Sixth Form students are contained in the Sixth include a modern foreign language or a Form Prospectus, which is available on requestAll students in Year 9 follow a core curriculum. humanities subject as one of their options. or on our website.in English, Mathematics and Science. Students Students at Hillview are given the opportunitywill begin their GCSE courses and the level of to follow a curriculum that provides balance, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX EDUCATIONchallenge and pace of learning will give all whilst allowing the opportunity for students tostudents the opportunity to make good develop individual aptitudes and interests. Hillview School considers that appropriate andprogress. The core curriculum is completed by responsible relationships and sex education isstudy in Computer Science, Personal The following GCSE and BTEC subjects are an important element of a school curriculumDevelopment Learning (PDL), Religious currently being taught: Ancient History, Art, that prepares young people for adult life. WeEducation (RE) and Physical Education. Business Studies, Business and Enterprise, recognise that parents are primarilyStudents are given some choice about their Childhood Studies, Dance, Drama, Combined responsible for helping their children to copefoundation curriculum in Year 9. All students Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with the physical and emotional aspects ofmust select at least 1 language, 1 humanities English Language, English Literature, Food & growing up and for preparing them for thesubject, 1 art/technology subject and 1 Cookery, French, Geography, Graphics, BTEC challenges and responsibilities that sexualperforming arts subject as well as one further Health and Social Care, History, Leisure and maturity brings. Relationships and Sexchoice from any of the above areas. Providing Tourism, Mathematics, Music, Music Education at Hillview aims to complement andthis choice in Year 9 enables more curriculum Technology, Performing Arts, Physical support parents but also recognises that sometime for the subjects students want to take at Education, Religious Studies, Spanish, and students will receive little or no sex educationGCSE, whilst maintaining a broad and balanced Textile Design. at home. The school is sensitive to this andcurriculum. ensures every child in our care has a good SIXTH FORM understanding of the law, reproduction and The Sixth Form offers a full range of courses to rights. cater for all interests, abilities and ambitions. 3

Relationships and Sex Education at Hillview Year 7 onwards. Year 9 students receive • regular personal support and informationaims to meet the requirements of Section 1 of focused support when choosing GCSE or on how well they are doing;the Education Reform Act 1988, which states applied learning courses. In Years 10 and 11that the curriculum should be one which further intensive careers work takes place in • help to decide what to do when they leave‘promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, groups and individually to ensure students are their course, including further learning,academic and physical development of well-prepared for transition to the Sixth Form, training or employment;students at the school’ and ‘prepares such other learning providers or apprenticeships.students for the opportunities, responsibilities All students have access to the careers library • a programme of careers education helpingand experiences of adult life’. Our PSHE where the librarian ensures suitable resources to develop skills and knowledge to makeprovision has been awarded Kent County are always available. choices and the transition to work andCouncil’s Relationships and Sex Education learning;Quality Mark in recognition of both the content All students are encouraged to find volunteerand teaching methodologies we use. work or work experience in their own • the opportunity to be involved in making time. Year 12 students have a dedicated work decisions about things that affect theirThe school also sets out to meet the experience week in school time to prepare for learning;requirement of Section 403 of the Education job and university applications.Act 1996, which states that any sex education • an opportunity to set out an individualmust be provided in such a manner as to All staff contribute to the careers education learning plan;encourage young people to have regard to and guidance programme through their rolesmoral considerations and the value of family as mentors and subject teachers. Subject • an opportunity to learn about the world oflife. When relationships and sex education is teachers actively show students how their Work andtaught as part of the National Curriculum subjects relate to the world of work and seekScience course, it is treated in a factual way opportunities to allow students to speak with • help at the appropriate time.and deals only with the biological details of the people in related careers through school tripsreproductive system. In PSHE education, and by visiting speakers. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ASSEMBLIEShowever, relationships and sex education is set AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIPin a moral framework that takes into Sixth Form students can call in to see theconsideration the emotional and psychological Employability and Careers Adviser at any time Religious Education at Hillview aims toneeds of students. Our curriculum places or make an appointment. They also receive promote an enquiring and challengingrelationships, personal identity and decision- extensive support and advice from university approach to the study of religion bymaking at the fore and stresses the importance and apprenticeship 'ambassadors' and from a introducing students to the varied nature ofof personal integrity, rights and values within range of employers. religion and of religious belief and practice.all relationships. Students are encouraged to identify and Hillview School for Girls holds the full explore questions about the meaning of life, toCAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE Investors in Careers Award. This is a reflect on religious, philosophical and ethical nationally recognised standard for high-quality responses to moral issues, and to recogniseStudents have access to highly qualified careers education. As part of this we offer and appreciate the contribution of religion tocareers advisors to offer impartial advice and students: the formation of patterns of belief andguidance. Students are helped to identify their behaviour. In line with the Kent Agreedindividual strengths and encouraged to choose • clear impartial advice and information Syllabus, the majority of content is Christian insubjects in relation to career goals. Full about all the options available, so that they outlook, but all of the major world religionssupport is provided at key transition points understand what is involved; and non-religious belief structures are coveredwith a focus on keeping future options open. by the end of Key Stage 3. Following the • support and guidance to help them make national changes to GCSE and A-Levels,Careers Education forms part of the Personal choices and complete a career plan for the students are required to focus on a broadLearning and Development programme from future; syllabus of philosophy, ethics and at least one major religion; at Hillview, students will study Christianity and Hinduism in depth alongside secular understandings of the world around them. 4

Assemblies set the aims of the school in a During the year, at lunch times, before and care and well-broadly moral framework and link these aims after school, there are clubs and activities in a being ofwith events and values drawn from personal, studentscommunity, national and international range of sports, as well as practices andexperience. Community assemblies are training sessions for school teams. BEHAVIOURdelivered by Leaders of Community, other staffand/or students in their mentor groups. We aim to field school teams or provide We believe that teaching our students the skillsAssemblies are also enhanced by the opportunities in the following sports during of self-discipline, co-operation, respect forcontribution of outside speakers. Parents are the year: others, good manners and tolerance are anreminded they can withdraw their children important part of the curriculum. Withoutfrom Religious Education and Collective Athletics Gymnastics Rugby these skills our academic objectives cannot beWorship, either in whole or in part, in which Cheerleading Handball Swimming achieved nor students’ life chances increased.case individual arrangements will be made. Netball Tennis Trampolining Furthermore, we believe that these are skills Football Rounders Personal Fitness which can be learned, particularly if we workSPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OR together with parents to achieve our goals.DISABILITIES (SEND) There are regular inter-Community tournaments in the seasonal sports and We believe that everyone in school has theWe are great believers that all students with athletics competitions, culminating in Sports right to be treated as an individual and withspecial educational needs or disabilities should Day in Term 1. Visits are organised to watch respect. Good relationships are vital to thebe fully included within our whole-school national and international sporting events. successful working of a school.community as recommended in the SpecialEducational Needs and Disability Code of SPORTING AIMS We value achievements of every kind –Practice (2014). The school's policy is to academic and non-academic – and we believedeliver an integrated whole-school approach to • To develop social, moral, spiritual and that everyone should have the opportunity toindividual learning requirements and provide cultural values through competitive sport discover their talents. We also believe thatfurther specific intervention where students and physical education. young people respond well to highare unable to make their expected progress. expectations. In our school we expect everyoneOur policy framework is revised annually and • To develop skills and techniques in a range to work hard and give of their best.fully incorporates all the statutory of physical activities.requirements. We believe that positive discipline is • To develop and promote the links fundamental to the school’s ethos, allowing forSPORT between school Sport and the wider effective learning in a safe, enjoyable andSport plays a significant part in the life of the community to enable lifelong involvement interesting environment. In this school weschool and all students are encouraged to in physical activity. recognise that problems are normal wherebecome involved. The Physical Education young people are learning and testing thedepartment, with assistance from other • To offer all students access to a healthy boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Ourmembers of staff, runs a wide range of and active lifestyle. success as a school is judged not by thesporting activities and school teams. There are absence of problems but by the way we dealgood opportunities for talented students to • To build self-esteem and confidence with them.gain representative honours at school, district, through participation and success.county and even national level. At the same 5time those equally enthusiastic, but perhaps • To foster healthy competition and self-not as talented, students have opportunities to challenge.take part in many sporting activities.

We expect all students to make the right choice We expect all students to uphold our values extra-curricular)in respecting themselves, others and the and ethos by supporting the school in applying (v) Engagement (where a student performsschool environment. At Hillview School for the Hillview School for Girls Code of Conduct.Girls our approach to behaviour management over and above expectation).is based on our school values: Code of Conduct  Inspiration “THE CURRICULUM IS(i) we are a learning community where  Innovation BROAD, BALANCED everyone has a valuable and unique  Independence AND ENTIRELY contribution to make;  Inclusivity SUITED TO THE ABILITIES AND(ii) we work with students, parents/carers We expect parents/carers to uphold our values ASPIRATIONS OF THE and governors to provide a safe and and ethos by supporting the school in STUDENTS IN THE disciplined environment in which to implementing and applying the Code of SCHOOL. THE SIXTH work; Conduct. (Full version available on page 9 of FORM CURRICULUM Student Planner) PROVIDES A GOOD(iii) we respect ourselves, one another and BALANCE OF our environment; REWARDS ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL(iv) we work together to achieve the best we The main thrust of Hillview’s behaviour policy COURSES WITH AN can for our students and our is positive, supportive, encouraging and caring. APPROPRIATE community; Accordingly, a delicate balance between MATCH OF rewards and sanctions is maintained in order STUDENTS TO(v) we recognise and celebrate all forms of to secure high standards. We believe that COURSES.”OFSTED DECEMBER 2013 achievement both in and outside of students achieve more and are better school. motivated when teachers commend and reward 6 success and emphasise potential rather than“HILLVIEW OFFERS focusing on failure and shortcomings. It is important that all students feel their effortsTHE COMPLETE and contributions are valued. Rewards are used to promote positive behaviour andPACKAGE; develop a learning environment where a strong work ethic and attaining goals,EXCELLENT academic or otherwise, are both beneficial and desirable. We aim to be consistent and positiveACADEMIC AND in our approach to rewards in all aspects of school life.TEACHING ‘Reward Stars’ are given to students for any ofFACILITIES the following categoriesCOMBINED WITH “PEACE”BRILLIAN PASTORAL (i) Progress (ii) EffortCARE\" J HARMAN - PARENT (iii) Academic attainment (iv) Commitment and contribution (including

PRAISE progress made. acceptable behaviour lie and appreciate what 8. Public recognition of the students’ the consequences are of behaving in an anti-1. Students are always thanked or praised social manner. Sanctions will be applied in a for helpful behaviour, being courteous or strengths takes place at Prizegiving with way that maintains the self-respect and dignity Awards for all students, as well as subject, of those involved. The consequences for anti- completing a task without being asked. mentor, Community, sporting and other social behaviour are displayed in all2. Praise is given to students by mentors for special prizes. classrooms, alongside the Code of Conduct and rewards. being continually smart, being punctual, “THE DEVELOPMENT for good attendance and so on. Sanctions range from a simple verbal warning OF STUDENTS' to an after-school detention. Parent support is3. Good work and effort in lessons are noted expected regarding after-school detentions as in the first instance by a positive verbal SPIRITUAL, MORAL, one of the consequences used by the school. It comment and then a star stamp in the is important that parents realise that the student planner. Praise and SOCIAL AND school has the statutory power under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to detain encouragement in lessons are used as CULTURAL students without parental permission. The much as possible to create a positive school will always aim to give parents 24 learning environment. If a student AWARENESS IS A hours’ notice but the law again reserves the produces a particularly good piece of school the right not to do so where REAL STRENGTH AS appropriate. work or works beyond their usual level they may receive a departmental postcard. A RESULT OF Hillview School for Girls will isolate students if These are recorded on a student’s file and their behaviour is having a negative impact result in Community Stars. REGULAR 'PERSONAL upon the learning of others or if their anti-4. Students can be sent to the Curriculum social behaviour is very serious. Isolation is DEVELOPMENT part of a restorative process, providing an Leader, Leader of Community or Student opportunity for the student to reflect upon Support Manager to be praised for an LEARNING' LESSONS their behaviour. extended piece of work or exceptional achievement, or to any member of senior AND SUPPORT FROM home – school links staff. Particularly successful pieces of A RANGE OF work can be given a special Subject HOME - SCHOOL AGREEMENT Certificate or an SLT Certificate. These ENRICHMENT awards contribute towards the student’s ACTIVITIES.” All parents and students are asked to sign our Home - School Agreement. This is a statutory total number of Community Stars and are OFSTED DECEMBER 2013 document, which sets out the school’s given out in our termly ‘Celebration of expectations of students and parents and what Success’ assemblies. SANCTIONS they in turn can expect of the school.5. Mentors collate Reward Stars regularly. We believe that students feel more secure if 7 These are then recognised through 250, they understand where the boundaries of 500, 750 and 1,000 Star Certificates in the ‘Celebration of Success’ assemblies.6. Students with the highest numbers of stars are regularly invited to ‘Afternoon Tea’ with their Leader of Community and the Senior Leadership Team.7. Parents’ Evenings are used to recognise the students’ strengths. Barriers to learning and areas for improvement are discussed in a positive manner to enable targets to be reviewed and further

GENERAL INFORMATION arrangement to meet their needs. This INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATION AND provides parents with the opportunity to CONSULTATIONWe endeavour to keep parents well informed discuss their daughter’s progress with herabout events and the life of the school. teachers. Parents will be able to choose which CONTACT DETAILS staff to see. Appointments are set at ten- The school requests contact details andOur weekly newsletter keeps parents informed minute intervals and there should be the medical information from parents annually. Itof events and developments in the life of the opportunity to see up to ten members of staff, is essential that the school has up-to-dateschool. This document and other school including her mentor. There will also be information should we need to contact you incommunication is available to view or additional evenings to provide information an emergency or deal with a medical issue yourdownload from 'Frog', the Hillview VLE (Virtual about courses and learning opportunities. Year child may have. It is your responsibility as aLearning Environment), which is updated 9 has a dedicated Options Evenings in parent/carer to inform the school of anyregularly with school information. preparation for making their choices before changes to this information throughout the moving to the next point in their academic year. The school cannot be held responsible inLetters of general information are sent to career. the event of an accident or emergency if youparents electronically via ‘In Touch’. Hard have not informed us of a change in thiscopies via students are available if requested at Attainment grades are drawn from the information. Information is held electronically,the start of the year. following sources: internal examinations; in accordance with data protection legislation. independent studies; homework/class workThe Frog VLE is a secure website which enables marking; verbal discussions with the student; MEETING WITH STAFFus to further improve our communication with on-line portfolios and coursework The Headteacher and senior staff are availablehome. This site complements the school’s portfolios. A grade is also awarded for in school most afternoons until approximatelyexisting website and enables students and attitude to learning which is carefully defined 5.30 p.m. Any meeting must be byparents to log in and access a wide range of within the report. appointment and all visitors must report toinformation, tailored to individual Reception. Student Support Managers arerequirements. Students are able to access Target grades are set for each student in most available from 8.30 a.m until 4.30 p.m.learning resources which are specific to their subjects. These are referred to as ‘schoolcurriculum and parents are able to see not only targets’. They are based upon work ethic and We regret that parents/carers cannot be seen by staffwhole-school information but also details prior attainment (for example, national test without a prior appointment being made. All visitorswhich relate to their daughter’s attendance and results at the end of primary school) and are to the school must report to Reception to sign in.academic progress. informed by the expected progress defined by the Department of Education. Specific guidance STUDENT PLANNERSREPORTING PROGRESS for improvement is set within each subject. Every student is issued with a planner at theOur aim is to work with parents to ensure all Parents may be contacted by subject leaders, start of each academic year. These contain a lotstudents make the expected progress. Parents teachers, Leaders of Community, the of useful information and are used by studentsreceive three progress reports each academic Leadership Team and/or Student Support to record their timetable, homework and keyyear which are accessed through the VLE. One Managers should there be any concerns that dates. The planner can also be a valuableof these will include a written comment from might affect a student’s progress. We ask also means of communication between parents andthe mentor; all three will show current that parents inform the school of any external mentors or subject teachers. Simply write aattainment. If the school has concerns about circumstances that could impact on their note in the planner and ask your daughter toprogress, contact will be made with parents daughter’s school work. With this vital draw it to the attention of the appropriateand they may be invited to come into school to information we will be able work together to member of staff. Both parents and mentors arediscuss the problem. help her overcome the difficulties. required to check and sign the planner each week to ensure that homework is beingParents’ Evenings are held at least once a year completed and to highlight any issues andand each year group has a bespoke achievements to the mentor. 8

SCHOOL FUND Friday Bell rings for start of school used in the school; and any syllabuses followed by students at the school. If anything you areParents are asked to make an annual 8.35 Mentor time looking for is not available via the schoolcontribution payable on the first day of the 8.40 – 8.55 Lesson 1 website, please contact the school. 9.00 – 10.00 Lesson 2academic year. These donations considerably 10.05 – 11.05 Break COMPLAINTSenhance the quality of education we are able to 11.05 – 11.25provide. The income is used for the benefit of 11.25 – 12.25 Lesson 3 If parents are concerned about any aspect ofall students and covers items not normally 12.30 – 1.30 Lesson 4 the curriculum or any other matter, they 1.30 – 1.55 Lunchtime should contact the Headteacher to discuss theprovided by the school’s delegated budget, 1.55 – 2.00 Registration area of concern. In the unlikely event that thissuch as equipment to support clubs and extra- 2.00 fails to resolve the issue, the followingcurricular activities. End of school procedure (section 23 of the Education Reform Act, 1988) comes into operation:THE FRIENDS OF HILLVIEW PTA CATERING ARRANGEMENTS 1. The parent (complainant) must write to theWe are fortunate to have a thriving PTA, which An extensive range of healthy and attractive Headteacher outlining his/her grievance ormeets generally every month in term times to meal options is provided for students and cause for dissatisfaction.arrange and support events to raise money for staff. All the food is prepared and cooked inthe school and at the same time to bring the school kitchen. As an alternative, students 2. Efforts should be made by the Headteacherparents together to socialise and to have fun. may bring sandwiches to eat in the dining to resolve the complaint(s) informally in theContact details and information about events room. Students may not leave the premises at first instance.can be found on the school website as well as lunchtime.through regular newsletters and by email at 3. If the complainant is still dissatisfied, [email protected] The school uses a cashless catering system. All Headteacher must refer the matter to the monies should be sent in using our electronic Governing Body.additional payment system called Parent Pay or by chequeinformation to the school office. 4. Ultimately, parents may complain to the Secretary of State under section 409 of theSTRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL DAY Free school meals are available for eligible Education Act 1996 if they consider the families. If you are in receipt of a benefit, you Governing Body is acting or is proposing to actMonday – Thursday may be eligible for a free school meal. For unreasonably. further details please contact Kent County8.35 Bell rings for start of school Council. All applications are treated “I HAVE BEEN VERY confidentially. As the system operated is8.40 – 9.00 Mentor time cashless and card-less, there can be no stigma IMPRESSED WITH or embarrassment attached to a child’s9.05 – 10.05 Lesson 1 eligibility for a free school meal. THE TIME AND10.10 – 11.10 Lesson 2 COPIES OF SCHOOL DOCUMENTS ATTENTION GIVENTO11.10 – 11.30 Break Copies of any of the following documents can THE TRANSITION be obtained from the school: Statutory11.30 – 12.30 Lesson 3 Instruments, National Curriculum documents; 9 any published OFSTED reports referring to the12.35 – 1.35 Lesson 4 school, the most recent being December 2013; school policies; any schemes of work currently1.35 – 2.15 Lunchtime2.15 – 3.15 Lesson 5

PROCESS, WHICH school if the finished item is to be taken home. greatly appreciated.HAS BEEN (iii) OPTIONAL EXTRAS (ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE ATTENDANCE INFORMATION THE NORMAL SCHOOL DAY) 2015 – 2016EXTREMELY Participation in any optional extra activity will be on the basis of parental choice and a *Students engaging in unauthorised absence:HELPFUL IN willingness to meet such charges as are Made. 1.2% The agreement of parents is therefore aENABLING MY necessary prerequisite for the provision of an Incidence of authorised absence: 3.7% optional extra for which charges are to beDAUGHTER TO made. Parents will be notified of any activity We have high expectations of student which will require their consent and for which attendance.SETTLE QUICKLY.\" a charge might be made. If attendance slips below 95% we will contactYEAR 7 PARENT (iv) BREAKAGES parents and continue to monitor the situation The school may ask parents to pay the cost of, until it improves. The school employs SEAASCHARGES FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES for example, replacing a broken window or a (South Eastern Attendance Action Service) to damaged or lost text book, where this is the do this on our behalf. We require letters for allThe Education Act 1996 introduced some new result of a student’s behaviour. absences. No holiday taken during term timeregulations concerning charges for school will ordinarily be authorised by the school.activities. TRANSPORT This will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and we may request that the localThe policy of the Governors is to adhere to the Travelling allowances are granted by Kent authority issue a penalty notice (currently £60requirements of the 1996 Act. Further details County Council in respect of students who per parent per student). Each individual casecan be obtained from the school website but attend the nearest appropriate school and will be considered separately. We strictlythe main aspects are outlined below. whose home to school journey exceeds the adhere to the DfE School Attendance statutory walking distance of three miles. Regulations. We are not prepared to authorise(i) EDUCATIONAL VISITS Hams Travel operates bus services from such absence unless there are exceptionalWhen a visit is planned a letter and a form will Rusthall and Pembury through Tunbridge circumstances.be sent home explaining the details and Wells, High Brooms and Southborough to thepurpose of the visit and advising of the cost. school. Hillview School cannot accept any * PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAJORITY OF UNAUTHOIRSEDYou will be asked if you wish your child to take responsibility for these services. However, we ABSENCE RELATES TO HOLIDAYS TAKEN IN TERM TIMES.part in the visit and be invited to make a do take an active part in the monitoring of THESE ARE NOTED ON STUDENTS’ RECORDS.financial contribution. There will be no discipline on these services and work inobligation to contribute and students will not partnership with Hams in ensuring that our ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVEbe treated differently according to whether or students maintain their high standards of PARENTS TO VISITnot parents have contributed. Unfortunately, behaviour.visits cannot be funded without voluntary Discover how Hillview School could meet thefinancial contributions from parents and if VEHICLES ON SITE individual needs of your daughter by attendingthese are insufficient then visits will not go an Open Evening or Morning. See work inahead. All parents are requested not to drop off or progress. Meet the Headteacher, speak to both pick up students inside the school gates, for staff and students and tour the school.(ii) CHARGES FOR ITEMS MADE AT SCHOOL reasons of safety. Moreover, due to the narrowAND BROUGHT HOME roads and in consideration for our neighbours, OPEN EVENING FOR ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2017The school may charge for an item made at we would ask you also not to pick up or drop off students in Royal Rise or Brionne Gardens. Thursday 29 September 2016, 5.30 – 8.30pm. Your understanding and support would be Headteacher talks: 6.00pm, 6.45pm, 7.30pm. 10

OPEN MORNINGS FOR ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2017 • For Drama all students will require a black THIS REFLECTS long-sleeved T-shirt and black loose trousers GOOD PROGRESSSaturday 1 October 2016, 10.00am – 12.00 FROM STUDENTS'noon. Headteacher talks: 10.15am, 11.00am. PE Kit STARTING POINTS.” • *Hillview polo shirtTuesday 4 October & Wednesday 5 October • *Hillview skort OFSTED DECEMBER 20132016, 9.15am – 11.15am. • *Hillview hoodie • Navy-blue jogging bottoms (no stripes) academic yearQuestion and answer sessions with the • Football boots (optional)Headteacher from 10.45am on mid-week Open • Red football or white sports socks 2017-18Mornings. • Trainers (not casual fashion trainers) or Term 1SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING plimsolls Start: Monday 4 September 2017Thursday 3 November 2016, 5.30-8.30 pm • Shin-pads are recommended for students if Finish: Friday 20 October 2017Additional visits to the school can be made by in the football club Term 2appointment. Please contact the school to Start: Monday 30 October 2017arrange. All items of clothing must be marked clearly Finish: Wednesday 20 December 2017 with the owner's name.school uniform Term 3 *Hillview items are only available at Simmonds. Start: Thursday 4 January 2018UNIFORM FOR YEARS 7-11 All other items are stocked by Simmonds but can be Finish: Friday 9 February 2018 purchased elsewhere.• *Hillview skirt or trousers Term 4• *Hillview jumper/cardigan “THE PROPORTION OF Start: Monday 19 February 2018• *Hillview summer shirt dress. This can be STUDENTS GAINING Finish: Thursday 29 March 2018 FIVE OR MORE GCSE worn in Terms 1, 2 and 6 A*-C GRADES, Term 5• Fitted white, open-neck, short-sleeved blouse INCLUDING ENGLISH Start: Monday 16 April 2018 AND MATHEMATICS Finish: Friday 25 May 2018 (coloured t-shirts must not be worn WAS SIGNIFICANTLY underneath) ABOVE THE Term 6• Navy-blue or white ankle socks, flesh- NATIONAL AVERAGE. Start: Monday 4 June 2018 coloured, black or navy tights Finish: Tuesday 24 July 2018• Black flat-heeled, rubber-soled, sturdy, sensible shoes, not open-toed, sling back or INSET Days – 5 staff training days will be canvas. Boots and ankle boots are not identified closer to the time. acceptable.• Navy-blue or black, plain dark overcoat for 11 outdoor wear (no logos). Denim, fur or leather jackets are not acceptable. Hoodies are not acceptable as a coat.• School scarf (optional). Plain scarves in school colours may be worn, ie. red, navy- blue, white or black.• For Dance all students will require a black sleeveless dance leotard and black tights

admissions oversubscription criteria listed below, except in The member of staff must have beenpolicy and the case of children in local authority care (No 1 employed at the school for two or more yearsprocedures below). at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or theACADEMIC YEAR 2017/18 Before the application of oversubscription member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant criteria, children with a statement of special post for which there is a demonstrable skillFor entry to Hillview for September 2017 the educational need which names the school will shortage.closing date for applications is Monday 31 be admitted. As a result of this the publishedOctober 2016.The planned number of admissions number will be reduced accordingly. 4. where there are health reasons foradmissions (PAN) for the year beginning admitting the child;September 2017 is 208. Oversubscription Medical, Health and Special Access Reasons For 90% of places, where applications for will be applied in accordance with theAll applications must be made via Kent County admission exceed the number of places school’s legal obligations, in particular thoseCouncil (KCC). Parents return their completed available, the following criteria will be applied, under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will beSecondary Common Application Form to their in the order set out below, to decide which given to those children whose mental orchild’s primary school. children to admit: physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attendOn Wednesday 1 March 2017, KCC will send 1. where the child is in local authority care; the school. Equally this priority will apply toallocation decision letters to all parents. A child under the age of 18 years for whom children whose parents’/guardians’ physicalParents will be asked to confirm acceptance of the Local Authority provides accommodation or mental health or social needs means thatthe offer by Thursday 16 March 2017. by agreement with their parents/carers they have a demonstrable and significant (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or who need to attend the school. Such claims must90% of places will be offered without reference is the subject of a care order under Part IV be supported with written evidence from ato aptitude or ability. of the Act. This applies equally to children suitably qualified medical or other who immediately after being looked after by practitioner who can demonstrate a specialHillview is a specialist school for the Performing the Local Authority became subject to an connection between those needs and theArts and 10% of places (20) will be allocated on adoption, residence or special guardianship school.the basis of aptitude in the Performing Arts. order. (As defined by Section 46 of theThis will be assessed through tests carried out Adoption and Children Act 2002 or Section 8 5. proximity of the child’s home to theat the school, overseen by an independent or 14A of the Children Act 1989 and includes school, with those living nearerassessor (details are attached, headed Appendix children adopted under the 1976 Act.) (measured in a straight line) being1). Application for these places must be made accorded the higher priority.on an Application Form for Performing Arts 2. where the child has a sibling attendingPlace, copy attached, available from the the school at the time of entry; For definition of the child’s home address,Admissions Secretary at the school, in addition A brother or sister attending the school when please refer to the Local Authority’sto Hillview School being one of the named the child starts. In this context brother or Admissions booklet. The school will rely onpreferences on the Secondary Common sister means children who live as brother or the Local Authority information provided inApplication Form. These places are not subject sister in the same house, including natural the booklet.to the restrictions of the general brothers and sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers The school uses measurements provided by and sisters. the Local Authority and further information on how distances are calculated is available 3. where the child is the daughter/son of a in the LA’s Admissions booklet. A map member of staff; showing where places have been offered in the past and a commentary can be viewed on the school website. 12

If the school’s PAN is reached following Hillview School for Girls have priority overadmittance of one child of a multiple birth, the those seeking to join the Sixth Form from otherother child/children will be admitted over the schools. The Sixth Form capacity is 208 in YearPAN. 12. In the event of over-subscription the criteria to be applied for admission will be those listedFor the remaining 10% of places the following above for admission in Year 7.criteria will apply: For other applications for admission to the  aptitude for the Performing Arts as school such as determined by the school’s assessment procedure. a) applications for admission to years other than Years 7 and 12Requests for admission outside of the normalage group should be made to the Headteacher b) application for admission to any yearof each preferred school as early as possible in after the beginning of the school yearthe admissions round associated with thatchild’s date of birth. This will allow the school places will be offered, if they are available, toand admissions authority sufficient time to applicants according to the over-subscriptionmake a decision before the closing date. criteria specified above.Warning: Withdrawal of Places Waiting ListsAfter a place has been offered the school Waiting lists are maintained in all year groupsreserves the right to withdraw the place in the and are constructed according to the over-following circumstances: subscription criteria specified above. These waiting lists are carried forward into 1. when a parent has failed to respond to subsequent year groups for as long as parents an offer within a reasonable time; or wish. 2. when a parent has failed to notify the school of important changes to the application information; or 3. the school offered the place on the basis of a fraudulent or intentionally misleading application from a parent.Late ApplicationsLate applications will be accepted andprocessed in accordance with Kent CountyCouncil’s Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.Admissions other than for Year 7Students are able to join the school in Year 12for Sixth Form studies. The specific academicentry requirements are set down in the SixthForm Prospectus. Students in Year 11 at 13

EXAMINATION RESULTS EXAMINATION RESULTS2016 – GCSE 2016 – A LEVELPerformance of students A*-C Performance of Year 13 studentsWe are extremely proud of our Year 11 students who achieved well across Year 13 students achieved extremely high results, beating all knownall subjects. As usual, our Performing and Visual Arts were amongst the national averages and improving their overall performance in the academichighest non-selective results nationally, with French and Spanish and the and vocational subjects. Our congratulations go to Psychology and AppliedSocial Science subjects also gaining incredible results. Science in particular who achieved incredible results, further supporting the stream of students moving into the medical field at university.Hillview National Hillview National 2016 2016English 75% 60.2% A*-A 27% 25.8% A*-B 48%Maths 63% 61% A*-C 77% A*-E 99.9% 98.1%Total A*-C 67% 66.9% 14

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