Supplementary Statutory Informaiton Booklet

supplementaryinformation

Contents“STUDENTS TREAT EACH OTHER The School Governors Page 2WITH RESPECT AND COURTESY. School Aims and Beliefs 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 Guidance Page 8REPUTATION.” Religious Education, Assemblies And Collective Worship Page 9 Special Educational NeedsOFSTED DECEMBER 2013 Page 10 Sport Care of Students Page 11 Behaviour Policy Page 12 Rewards Page 14 Praise Sanctions 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 2014-15 Visiting Arrangements School Uniform Academic Year 2016-17 Admissions Policy 2016 Examination Results 2015

school governors school aimsChair of Governors and Mrs Sue Bishop  To provide outstanding and inspirational teaching by cultivating a Member Governor holistic, creative approach to learning. Mrs Sara CleaverVice-Chair of Governors and  To promote purposeful learning through excellent behaviour and Member Governor Mr Nicholas Hobden discipline. Mr Tom TugendhatMember Governors  To foster a caring environment where all children feel safe and Dr Richard Brookes happy.Nominated Governors Mr John Clark we believeParent Governors Mr Mervyn Holt Mrs Penny Kerry  All children can learn; their potential cannot be measured.Staff Governors  All children can succeed; personal achievement comes from hard Mrs Margaret BarnesHeadteacher Ms Aurelie Lethuilier work and developing resilience.Co-opted Governors Mrs Elaine Buchanan (Acting)  Good discipline comes from commitment, shared goals and mutualClerk to the Governors respect. Ms Joanne Hardy Mrs Sarah Rolls  In a global community, we all depend on each other; every child has an opportunity to make a difference to their world. Mr Peter Higgs  Students should respect and appreciate other cultures and beliefsCOMMITTEES CHAIRS and develop tolerance and an understanding of their democraticCurriculum rights, responsibilities and the law.Student & Personnel Welfare Mrs Sara CleaverSite, Buildings and Finance Mr Mervyn Holt Mrs Sara CleaverLittleview Nursery 2

the curriculum Science. Some selected students follow Science in community work. As part of our enrichment BTEC. The core curriculum is completed by programme, all students can also elect toTHE LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM study in Computing, Personal and Social complete the Extended Project or the new Core Development (PSD) and Physical Education. Maths qualification, as well as havingYEARS 7 and 8 opportunities such as taking part in the DukeIn the Lower School we provide all students Students then choose optional subjects from a of Edinburgh Award scheme, the Comeniuswith a broad education through a wide range wide range of GCSEs, BTEC courses, NCFE programme, completing the Arts Award, aof subjects. As well as a programme in qualifications and other Entry Level or Level 1 LAMDA course and other enrichment options.Personal Social Development (PSD), students courses. All Level 2 qualifications on offer arestudy the following subjects: Art & Design, equivalent to one GCSE or more. Students have Hillview collaborates with other localComputing, Dance, Drama, English, Food & full access to all EBacc subjects and are institutions at Post-16, offering studentsNutrition, French, Geography, History, advised to include a modern foreign language, greater flexibility and breadth of choice. TheMathematics, Music, Physical Education, humanities subject and a technological or a partially mixed environment is a valuableReligious Education, Science and Spanish. In all creative subject. This gives balance to the stepping stone for students when progressingyears they receive information and advice on curriculum whilst allowing the opportunity for to life at university or starting a career.which to base their choice of courses for the students to develop individual aptitudes andfuture. interests. Detailed descriptions of all courses offered for Sixth Form students are contained in the SixthA small number of identified students receive The following GCSE/BTEC/Entry Level (EL) Form Prospectus, which is available on requestextra small groups tuition to aid the transition subjects are currently being taught: Ancient or on our website.from the primary environment and boost their History, Art, Business Studies, Business andbasic skills. Enterprise NCFE, Childhood Studies, Dance, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX EDUCATION Drama, Combined Science, Science BTEC,In all subjects, students’ progress is monitored English Language, English Literature, Food & Hillview School considers that appropriate andby teacher assessment and formally reported Cookery NCFE, French, Geography, Graphics, responsible relationships and sex education isto parents 3 times a year. BTEC Health and Social Care, History, Leisure an important element of the school curriculum and Tourism, Mathematics, Further that prepares young people for adult life. WeTHE UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM Mathematics, Music, Music Technology Level 2, recognise that parents are primarily BTEC Performing Arts, Physical Education, responsible for helping their children to copeYears 9, 10 and 11 Religious Studies, Spanish, and Textile Design. with the physical and emotional aspects ofAll students in the Upper School follow a core For identified students there is provision for growing up and for preparing them for thecurriculum. In English, Mathematics and off-site work-related courses. The timetable is challenges and responsibilities which sexualScience where the different courses on offer adapted for these students to allow them to maturity brings. Relationships and Sexallow students to progress at a pace suitable to access this provision. Education at Hillview aims to complement andtheir current progress. English offers English support parents but also recognises that someLanguage and English Literature (2 GCSEs). The SIXTH FORM students will receive little or no sex educationMathematics department offers a course in at home. The school is sensitive andMathematics and some students can elect to The Sixth Form offers a full range of courses to responsive to this.study Further Mathematics GCSE in Year 11. cater for all interests, abilities and ambitions. These include: over 30 AS/A Level courses, Relationships and Sex Education at HillviewThe Science department offers the Combined including Applied courses; BTEC Awards; aims to meet the requirements of Section 1 ofScience GCSE, with the highest attaining Cambridge Technicals and a Diploma In the Education Reform Act 1988, which statesstudents in Science studying for the three Childhood Studies. All students take part in that the curriculum should be one whichseparate sciences, also known as Triple work experience and large numbers take part ‘promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, academic and physical development of students at the school’ and ‘prepares such 3

students for the opportunities, responsibilities further intensive careers work takes place in decisions about things that affect yourand experiences of adult life’. Our PSHE groups and individually to ensure students are learningprovision has been awarded Kent County well-prepared for transition to the Sixth Form, • an opportunity to set out an individualCouncil’s Relationships and Sex Education other learning providers or apprenticeships. learning planQuality Mark in recognition of both the content All students have access to the careers library • an opportunity to learn about the world ofand teaching methodologies we use in this where the librarian ensures suitable resources workarea. are always available. • help at the appropriate time.The school also sets out to meet the Employability skills start to be explicitly RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ASSEMBLIESrequirement of Section 403 of the Education developed with student reception training in AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIPAct 1996, which states that any sex education Year 7 and all students are encouraged to findmust be provided in such a manner as to volunteer work or work experience in their Religious Education aims to promote anencourage young people to have regard to own time. Year 13 have a dedicated work enquiring and sympathetic approach to themoral considerations and the value of family experience week in school time to prepare for study of religion by introducing students tolife. When relationships and sex education is job and university applications. the challenging and varied nature of religiontaught as part of the National Curriculum and of religious experience, belief and practice.Science course, it is treated in a factual way Sixth Form students can call in to see the Students are encouraged to identify andand deals only with the biological details of the Employability and Careers Adviser at any time explore questions about the meaning of life, toreproductive system. In PSHE education, or make an appointment. They also receive reflect on religious responses to moral issueshowever, relationships and sex education is set extensive support and advice from university and to recognise and appreciate thein a moral framework and takes into and apprenticeship ' ambassadors' or from contribution of religion to the formation ofconsideration the emotional and psychological other employers. patterns of belief and behaviour. Consequently,needs of students. Our curriculum places in line with The Kent Agreed Syllabus, therelationships, personal identity and decision- Hillview School for Girls has held the full content is drawn mainly from Christianity butmaking at the fore and stresses the importance Investors in Careers Award for many years. includes reference to the major world faithsof personal integrity, rights and values within This is a nationally recognised standard for and non-religious viewpoints at Key Stage 3.all relationships. high-quality careers education. As part of this The GCSE course option offers students the we offer students: opportunity to further their understanding ofCAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE the philosophy of religion and ethics in • clear impartial advice and information relation to the real-world issues. The A LevelOur Employability and Careers Adviser is about all the options available, so that you syllabus follows a broadly philosophical andqualified to MA level and offers impartial understand what they involve ethical content.advice and guidance to any students who askfor help. We also have the support of a • support and guidance to help you make Assemblies at Hillview set the aims of thequalified careers adviser from an outside choices and complete a career plan for the school in a broadly moral framework and linkcareers company. Students are helped to future these aims with events and values drawn fromidentify their individual strengths and personal, community, national andencouraged to choose subjects at every • regular personal support and information International experience. Communitydecision point in relation to career goals. Full on how well you are doing assemblies are delivered by Leaders ofsupport is provided at key transition points Community, other staff and/or students inwith a focus on keeping future options open. • help to decide what to do when you leave their mentor groups. Assemblies are alsoCareers Education forms part of the Personal your course, including further learning, enhanced by the contribution of outsideLearning and Development programme from training or employment speakers. Parents are reminded they canYear 7 onwards. Year 8 and 9 students receive withdraw their children from Religiousfocused support when choosing GCSE or • a programme of careers education helping Education and Collective Worship, either inapplied learning courses. In Year 10 and 11 you develop skills and knowledge to make choices and the transition to work and 4 learning • the opportunity to be involved in making

whole or in part, in which case individual Cricket Netball Tennis learned, particularly if we work together witharrangements will be made. Trampolining parents to achieve our goals. Football RoundersSPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OR We believe that everyone in school has theDISABILITIES (SEND) Personal Fitness right to be treated as an individual and with respect. Good relationships are vital to theWe are great believers that all students with There are regular inter-Community successful working of a school.special educational needs or disabilities should tournaments in the seasonal sports andbe fully included within our whole-school We value achievements of every kind –community as recommended in the Special athletics competitions, culminating in Sports academic and non-academic – and we believeEducational Needs and Disability Code of Day in Term 1. Visits are organised to watch that everyone should have the opportunity toPractice (2014). The school's policy is to national and international sporting events. discover their talents. We also believe thatdeliver an integrated whole-school approach to young people respond well to highindividual learning requirements and provide SPORTING AIMS expectations. In our school we expect everyonefurther specific intervention where students to work hard and give of their best.are unable to make their expected progress. • To develop social, moral, spiritual andOur policy framework is revised annually and We believe that positive discipline isfully incorporates all the statutory cultural values through competitive sport fundamental to the school’s ethos, allowing forrequirements. and physical education. effective learning in a safe, enjoyable and • To develop skills and techniques in a range interesting environment. In this school weSPORT of physical activities. recognise that problems are normal whereSport plays a significant part in the life of the young people are learning and testing theschool and all students are encouraged to • To develop and promote the links boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Our between school Sport and the wider success as a school is judged not by thebecome involved. The Physical Education community to enable lifelong involvement absence of problems but by the way we dealdepartment, with assistance from other in physical activity. with them.members of staff, runs a wide range of We expect all students to make the right choicesporting activities and school teams. There are • To offer all students access to a healthy in respecting themselves, others and the and active lifestyle. school environment. At Hillview School forgood opportunities for talented students to Girls our approach to behaviour managementgain representative honours at school, district, • To build self-esteem and confidence is based on our school values:county and even national level. At the same through participation and success.time those equally enthusiastic, but perhaps (i) we are a learning community where • To foster healthy competition and self- everyone has a valuable and uniquenot as talented, students have opportunities to contribution to make;take part in many sporting activities. challenge. (ii) we work with students, parents/carersDuring the year, at lunch times, before and care and well- and governors to provide a safe andafter school, there are clubs and activities in a being of disciplined environment in which torange of sports, as well as practices and work;training sessions for school teams. students (iii) we respect ourselves, one another andWe aim to field school teams or provide BEHAVIOUR our environment;opportunities in the following sports duringthe year: We believe that teaching our students the skills (iv) we work together to achieve the best we can for our students and ourAthletics Gymnastics Rugby of self-discipline, co-operation, respect for community; Swimming others and tolerance are an important part ofCheerleading Handball the curriculum. Without these skills our (v) we recognise and celebrate all forms of academic objectives cannot be achieved nor 5 students’ life chances increased. Furthermore, we believe that these are skills which can be

achievement both in and outside of REWARDS STUDENTS IN THE school. The main thrust of Hillview’s behaviour policy SCHOOL. THE SIXTH“STUDENTS ARE is positive, supportive, encouraging and caring. Accordingly, a delicate balance between FORM CURRICULUMVERY CONFIDENT rewards and sanctions is maintained in order to secure high standards. We believe that PROVIDES A GOODTHAT ANY students achieve more and are better motivated when teachers commend and reward BALANCE OFINSTANCES OF success and emphasise potential rather than focusing on failure and shortcomings. It is ACADEMIC ANDBULLYING OR important that all students feel their efforts and contributions are valued. Rewards are VOCATIONALHARASSMENT WILL used to promote positive behaviour and develop a learning environment where a COURSES WITH ANBE DEALT WITH strong work ethic and attaining goals, academic or otherwise, are both beneficial and APPROPRIATEQUICKLY AND desirable. We aim to be consistent and positiveEFFECTIVELY’ in our approach to rewards in all aspects of MATCH OF school life.OFSTED DECEMBER 2013 STUDENTS TO ‘Reward Stars’ are given to students for any of COURSES.”OFSTED DECEMBER 2013We expect all students to uphold our values the following categoriesand ethos by supporting the school in applying PRAISEthe Hillview School for Girls Code of Conduct. “PEACE” 1. Students are always thanked or praisedCode of Conduct – the 5'H's: (i) Positive attitude and behaviour for helpful behaviour, being courteous or(i) Have respect – for yourself, others and (ii) Effort completing a task without being asked. (iii) Academic achievement the environment. (iv) Commitment and contribution 2. Praise is given to students by mentors for(ii) Help each other – be caring and kind. (v) Engagement (where a student performs being continually smart, being punctual,(iii) Have high expectations – believe in bringing in letters on time, for good over and above expectation). attendance and so on. yourself.(iv) Help the community – get involved and “THE CURRICULUM IS 3. Good work and effort in lessons are noted in the first instance by a positive verbal be proud to be a part of Hillview. BROAD, BALANCED comment and then a star stamp in the(v) Have courage – do the right thing and student planner. Praise and AND ENTIRELY encouragement in lessons are used as say no to anti-social behaviour. much as possible to create a positive SUITED TO THE learning environment. If a studentWe expect parents/carers to uphold our values produces a particularly good piece ofand ethos by supporting the school in ABILITIES AND work or works beyond their usual levelimplementing and applying the Code ofConduct. ASPIRATIONS OF THE 6

they may receive a departmental postcard. CULTURAL students without parental permission. The These are recorded on a student’s file and school will always aim to give parents 24 result in Community Stars. AWARENESS IS A hours’ notice but the law again reserves the4. Students can be sent to the Curriculum school the right not to do so where Leader, Leader of Community or Student REAL STRENGTH AS appropriate. Support Manager to be praised for an extended piece of work or exceptional A RESULT OF Hillview School for Girls will isolate students if achievement, or to any member of senior their behaviour is having a negative impact staff. Particularly successful pieces of REGULAR 'PERSONAL upon the learning of others or if their anti- work can be given a special Subject social behaviour is very serious. Isolation is Certificate or an SLT Certificate. These DEVELOPMENT part of a restorative process, providing an awards contribute towards the student’s opportunity for the student to reflect upon total number of Community Stars and are LEARNING' LESSONS their behaviour. given out in our termly ‘Celebration of Success’ assemblies. AND SUPPORT FROM home – school5. Mentors collate Reward Stars regularly. links These are then recognised through 250, A RANGE OF 500 and 750 Star Certificates in the HOME - SCHOOL AGREEMENT ‘Celebration of Success’ assemblies. ENRICHMENT Anyone achieving a certificate is able to ACTIVITIES.” All parents and students are asked to sign our claim a prize to reward their success. Home - School Agreement. This is a statutory6. An annual Rewards trip is given to highest OFSTED DECEMBER 2013 document, which sets out the school’s earners of stars. expectations of students and parents and what7. Parents’ Evenings are used to recognise SANCTIONS they in turn can expect of the school. the students’ strengths. Barriers to learning and areas for improvement are We believe that students feel more secure if GENERAL INFORMATION discussed in a positive manner to enable they understand where the boundaries of targets to be reviewed and further acceptable behaviour lie and appreciate what We endeavour to keep parents well informed progress made. the consequences are of behaving in an anti- about events and the life of the school.8. Public recognition of the students’ social manner. Sanctions will be applied in a strengths takes place at Prize-Giving with way that maintains the self-respect and dignity Our weekly newsletter keeps parents informed Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards for all of those involved. The consequences for anti- of events and developments in the life of the students, as well as subject, mentor, social behaviour are displayed in all school. This document and other school Community, sporting and other special classrooms, alongside the Code of Conduct communication is available to view or prizes. and rewards. download from 'Frog', the Hillview VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), which is updated“THE DEVELOPMENT Sanctions range from a simple verbal warning regularly with school information. to an after-school detention. Parent support isOF STUDENTS' expected regarding after-school detentions as Letters of general information are sent to one of the consequences used by the school. It parents electronically via ‘In Touch’. HardSPIRITUAL, MORAL, is important that parents realise that the school has the statutory power under the 7SOCIAL AND Education and Inspections Act 2006 to detain

copies via students are available if requested at choices before moving to the next point in the event of an accident or emergency if youthe start of the year. their academic career. have not informed us of a change in thisThe Frog VLE is a secure website which enables Attainment grades are drawn from the information. Information is held electronically,us to further improve our communication with following sources: internal examinations; in accordance with data protection legislation.home. This site complements the school’s independent studies; homework/class workexisting website and enables students and marking; verbal discussions with the student; MEETING WITH STAFFparents to log in and access a wide range of on-line portfolios; and controlled assessmentinformation, tailored to individual portfolios. A grade is also awarded for work The Headteacher and senior staff are availablerequirements. Students are able to access ethic which is carefully defined within the in school most afternoons until approximatelylearning resources which are specific to their report. 5.30 p.m. Any meeting must be bycurriculum and parents are able to see not only appointment and all visitors must report towhole-school information but also details Target grades are set yearly for each student inwhich relate to their daughter’s attendance and most subjects. These are referred to as school Reception. Student Support Managers areacademic progress. targets. They are based upon work ethic and available from 8.30 a.m until 4.30 p.m. prior attainment (for example, national testREPORTING PROGRESS results at the end of primary school) and are We regret that parents/carers cannot be seen by staffOur aim is to work with parents to ensure all informed by the expected progress defined by without a prior appointment being made. All visitorsstudents make the expected progress. Parents the Department of Education. Specific guidance to the school must report to Reception to sign in.receive three progress reports each academic for improvement is set within each subject.year. One of these will include a comment on STUDENT PLANNERSprogress being made in each subject; the other Parents may be contacted by subject leaders,two will show grades. If the school has teachers, Leaders of Community, the Every student is issued with a planner at theconcerns about progress, contact will be made Leadership Team and/or Student Support start of each academic year. These contain a lotwith parents and they may be invited to come Managers should there be any concerns that of useful information and are used by studentsinto school to discuss the problem. We hope to might affect a student’s progress. We ask also to record their timetable, homework and keybe in a pposition to make this process fully that parents inform the school of any externalelectronic with students having hard copy so circumstances that could impact on their dates. The planner can also be a valuablethey can regularly refer to working at grades daughter’s school work. With this vital means of communication between parents andand targets. information we will be able work together to mentors or subject teachers. Simply write a help her overcome the difficulties. note in the planner and ask your daughter toParents’ Evenings are held at least once a year draw it to the attention of the appropriateand each year group has a bespoke INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATION ANDarrangement to meet their needs. This CONSULTATION member of staff. Both parents and mentors areprovides parents with the opportunity to required to check and sign the planner eachdiscuss their daughter’s progress with her CONTACT DETAILS week to ensure that homework is beingteachers. Parents will be able to choose which The school requests contact details and completed and to highlight any issues andstaff to see. Appointments are set at ten- medical information from parents annually. Itminute intervals and there should be the is essential that the school has up-to-date achievements to the mentor.opportunity to see up to eight members of information should we need to contact you instaff, including her mentor. There will also be an emergency or deal with a medical issue your SCHOOL FUNDadditional evenings to provide information child may have. It is your responsibility as aabout courses and learning opportunities. parent/carer to inform the school of any Parents are asked to make an annualYears 8, 9, 10 and 11 have dedicated Options changes to this information throughout the contribution payable on the first day of TermEvenings in preparation for making their year. The school cannot be held responsible in 2. These donations considerably enhance the quality of education we are able to provide. The income is used for the benefit of all students and covers items not normally provided by the school’s delegated budget, such as equipment to support clubs and extra- curricular activities. THE FRIENDS OF HILLVIEW PTA 8

We are fortunate to have a thriving PTA, which CATERING ARRANGEMENTS Act, 1988) comes into operation:meets generally every month in term times to An extensive range of healthy and attractive 1. The parent (complainant) must write to thearrange and support events to raise money for meal options is provided for students and Headteacher outlining his/her grievance orthe school and at the same time to bring staff. All the food is prepared and cooked in cause for dissatisfaction.parents together to socialise and to have fun. the school kitchen. As an alternative, studentsContact details and information about events may bring sandwiches to eat in the dining 2. Efforts should be made by the Headteacher room. Students may not leave the premises at to resolve the complaint(s) informally in thecan be found on the school website as well as lunchtime. first instance.through regular newsletters and by email [email protected] The school uses a cashless catering system. All additional information: monies should be sent in by cheque to the continuedadditional school office or using our electronic paymentinformation system called Parent Pay. 3. If the complainant is still dissatisfied, the Headteacher must refer the matter to theSTRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL DAY Free school meals are available for eligible Governing Body. families. If you are in receipt of a benefit, youMonday – Thursday may be eligible for a free school meal. For 4. Ultimately, parents may complain to the further details please contact the Area Secretary of State under section 409 of the8.35 Bell rings for start of school Education Office. All applications are treated Education Act 1996 if they consider the confidentially. As the system operated is Governing Body is acting or is proposing to act8.40 – 9.00 Mentor time cashless and card-less, there can be no stigma unreasonably. or embarrassment attached to a child’s9.05 – 10.05 Lesson 1 eligibility for a free school meal. “STUDENTS MAKE GOOD PROGRESS IN10.10 – 11.10 Lesson 2 COPIES OF SCHOOL DOCUMENTS KEY STAGE 3 AS A RESULT OF THE11.10 – 11.30 Break Copies of any of the following documents can SCHOOL'S CAREFUL be obtained from the school: Statutory TRACKING AND11.30 – 12.30 Lesson 3 Instruments, National Curriculum documents; ADDITIONAL any published OFSTED reports referring to the SUPPORT. PROGRESS12.35 – 1.35 Lesson 4 school, the most recent being December 2013; IN KEY STAGE 4 IS AT school policies; any schemes of work currently1.35 – 2.15 Lunchtime used in the school; and any syllabuses followed 9 by students at the school. If anything you are2.15 – 3.15 Lesson 5 looking for is not available via the school website, please contact the school.Friday Bell rings for start of school COMPLAINTS8.35 Mentor time8.40 – 8.55 Lesson 1 If parents are concerned about any aspect of9.00 – 10.00 the curriculum or any other matter, they10.05 – 11.05 Lesson 2 should contact the Headteacher to discuss the11.05 – 11.25 Break area of concern. In the unlikely event that this11.25 – 12.25 Lesson 3 fails to resolve the issue, the following12.30 – 1.30 Lesson 4 procedure (section 23 of the Education Reform1.30 – 1.551.55 – 2.00 Lunchtime2.00 Registration End of school

LEAST GOOD, AND IN (iii) OPTIONAL EXTRAS (ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE ATTENDANCE INFORMATION THE NORMAL SCHOOL DAY) 2014 – 2015ENGLISH AND THE Participation in any optional extra activity will be on the basis of parental choice and a *Students engaging in unauthorised absence:SPECIALIST SUBJECT willingness to meet such charges as are Made. 0.8% The agreement of parents is therefore a Incidence of authorised absence: 4.0%AREAS IT IS necessary prerequisite for the provision of an optional extra for which charges are to be We have high expectations of studentPARTICULARLY made. Parents will be notified of any activity attendance. which will require their consent and for whichSTRONG.\" a charge might be made. If attendance slips below 95% we will contactOFSTED DECEMBER 2013 (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.regulations concerning charges for school absences. No holiday taken during term timeactivities. TRANSPORT will ordinarily be authorised by the school. This will be recorded as an unauthorisedThe policy of the Governors is to adhere to the Travelling allowances are granted by Kent absence and we may request that the localrequirements of the 1996 Act. Further details County Council in respect of students whocan be obtained from the school website but attend the nearest appropriate school and authority issue a penalty notice (currently £60the main aspects are outlined below. whose home to school journey exceeds the per parent per student). Each individual case statutory walking distance of three miles. will be considered separately. We strictly(i) EDUCATIONAL VISITS Hams Travel operates bus services from adhere to the DfE School AttendanceWhen a visit is planned a letter and a form will Rusthall and Pembury through Tunbridge Regulations. We are not prepared to authorisebe 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 such absence unless there are exceptionalYou will be asked if you wish your child to take responsibility for these services. However, we circumstances.part in the visit and be invited to make a do take an active part in the monitoring offinancial contribution. There will be no discipline on these services and work in * PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAJORITY OF UNAUTHOIRSEDobligation to contribute and students will not partnership with Hams in ensuring that our ABSENCE RELATES TO HOLIDAYS TAKEN IN TERM TIMES.be treated differently according to whether or students maintain their high standards of THESE ARE NOTED ON STUDENTS’ RECORDS.not parents have contributed. Unfortunately, behaviour.visits cannot be funded without voluntary ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVEfinancial contributions from parents and if VEHICLES ON SITE PARENTS TO VISITthese are insufficient then visits will not goahead. All parents are requested not to drop off or Discover how Hillview School could meet the pick up students inside the school gates, for individual needs of your daughter by attending(ii) CHARGES FOR ITEMS MADE AT SCHOOL reasons of safety. Moreover, due to the narrow an Open Evening or Morning. See work inAND BROUGHT HOME roads and in consideration for our neighbours, progress. Meet the Headteacher, speak to bothThe school may charge for an item made at we would ask you also not to pick up or drop staff and students and tour the school.school if the finished item is to be taken home. off students in Royal Rise or Brionne Gardens. Your understanding and support would be OPEN EVENING FOR ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2016 greatly appreciated. Thursday 1 October 2015, 5.30 – 8.30pm. Headteacher talks: 6.00pm, 6.45pm, 7.30pm. OPEN MORNINGS FOR ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2016 Saturday 3 October 2015, 10.00am – 12.00 10

noon. Headteacher talks: 10.15am, 11.00am. long-sleeved T-shirt and black loose trousers THIS REFLECTS GOOD PROGRESSTuesday 6 October & Wednesday 7 October PE Kit FROM STUDENTS'2015, 9.15am – 11.15am. • *Hillview polo shirt STARTING POINTS.” • *Hillview skortQuestion and answer sessions with the • *Hillview hoodie OFSTED DECEMBER 2013Headteacher from 10.45am on mid-week Open • Navy-blue jogging bottoms (no stripes)Mornings. • Football boots (optional) academic year • Red football or white sports socksSIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING • Trainers (not casual fashion trainers) or 2016-17Wednesday 4 November 2015 , 5.00-8.30 pm plimsolls Term 1Additional visits to the school can be made by • Shin-pads are recommended for students if Start: Monday 5 September 2016appointment. Please contact the school to Finish: Friday 21 October 2016arrange. in the football club Term 2school uniform All items of clothing must be marked clearly Start: Monday 31 October 2016 with the owner's name. Finish: Wednesday 21 December 2016UNIFORM FOR YEARS 7-11 *Hillview items are only available at Simmonds. Term 3• *Hillview skirt or trousers All other items are stocked by Simmonds but can be Start: Tuesday 3 January 2017• *Hillview jumper/cardigan purchased elsewhere. Finish: Friday 10 February 2017• *Hillview summer shirt dress. This can be “IN 2013 THE Term 4 worn in Terms 1, 2 and 6 Start: Monday 20 February 2017• Fitted white, open-neck, short-sleeved blouse PROPORTION OF Finish: Friday 31 March 2017 (coloured t-shirts must not be worn STUDENTS GAINING Term 5 underneath) Start: Tuesday 18 April 2017• Navy-blue or white ankle socks, flesh- FIVE OR MORE GCSE Finish: Friday 26 May 2017 coloured, black or navy tights• Black flat-heeled, rubber-soled, sturdy, A*-C GRADES, Term 6 sensible shoes, not open-toed, sling back or Start: Monday 5 June 2017 canvas. Boots and ankle boots are not INCLUDEING Finish: Friday 21 July 2017 acceptable.• Navy-blue or black, plain dark overcoat for ENGLISH AND INSET Days – 5 staff training days will be outdoor wear (no logos). Denim, fur or identified closer to the time. leather jackets are not acceptable. Hoodies MATHEMATICS WAS are not acceptable as a coat.• School scarf (optional). Plain scarves in SIGNIFICANTLY school colours may be worn, ie. red, navy- blue, white or black. ABOVE THE• For Dance all students will require a black NATIONAL AVERAGE. sleeveless dance leotard and black tights• For Drama all students will require a black 11

admissions the case of children in local authority care (No 3. where the child is the daughter/son of apolicy and 1 below). member of staff;procedures The member of staff must have been Before the application of oversubscription employed at the school for two or moreACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17 criteria, children with a statement of special years at the time at which the application educational need which names the school will for admission to the school is made, and/orFor entry to Hillview for September 2016 the be admitted. As a result of this the published the member of staff is recruited to fill aclosing date for applications is Monday 2 admissions number will be reduced vacant post for which there is aNovember 2015. The planned number of accordingly. demonstrable skill shortage.admissions (PAN) for the year beginningSeptember 2016 is 208. Oversubscription 4. where there are health reasons for For 90% of places, where applications for admitting the child;All applications must be made via Kent County admission exceed the number of places Medical, Health and Special Access ReasonsCouncil (KCC). Parents return their completed available, the following criteria will be applied, will be applied in accordance with theSecondary Common Application Form to their in the order set out below, to decide which school’s legal obligations, in particular thosechild’s primary school. children to admit: under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental orOn Tuesday 1 March 2016, KCC will send 1. where the child is in local authority physical impairment means they have aallocation decision letters to all parents. care; demonstrable and significant need to attendParents will be asked to confirm acceptance of A child under the age of 18 years for whom the school. Equally this priority will applythe offer by Thursday 17 March 2016. the Local Authority provides to children whose parents’/guardians’ accommodation by agreement with their physical or mental health or social needs90% of places will be offered without reference parents/carers (Section 22 of the Children means that they have a demonstrable andto aptitude or ability. Act 1989) or who is the subject of a care significant need to attend the school. Such order under Part IV of the Act. This applies claims must be supported with writtenHillview is a specialist school for the equally to children who immediately after evidence from a suitably qualified medicalPerforming Arts and 10% of places (20) will be being looked after by the Local Authority or other practitioner who can demonstrateallocated on the basis of aptitude in the became subject to an adoption, residence or a special connection between those needsPerforming Arts. This will be assessed through special guardianship order. (As defined by and the school.tests carried out at the school, overseen by an Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Actindependent assessor (details are attached, 2002 or Section 8 or 14A of the Children 5. proximity of the child’s home to theheaded Appendix 1). Application for these Act 1989 and includes children adopted school, with those living nearerplaces must be made on an Application Form under the 1976 Act.) (measured in a straight line) beingfor Performing Arts Place, copy attached, accorded the higher priority.available from the Admissions Secretary at the 2. where the child has a sibling attendingschool, in addition to Hillview School being one the school at the time of entry; For definition of the child’s home address,of the named preferences on the Secondary A brother or sister attending the school please refer to the Local Authority’sCommon Application Form. These places are when the child starts. In this context Admissions booklet. The school will rely onnot subject to the restrictions of the general brother or sister means children who live as the Local Authority information provided inoversubscription criteria listed below, except in brother or sister in the same house, the booklet. including natural brothers and sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and The school uses measurements provided by foster brothers and sisters. the Local Authority and further information on how distances are calculated is available in the LA’s Admissions booklet. A map 12

showing where places have been offered in Joining the school after Year 7 the past and a commentary can be viewed Students are able to join the school in Year 12 on the school website. for Sixth Form studies. The specific academic entry requirements are set down in the SixthIf the school’s PAN is reached following Form Prospectus. Students in Year 11 atadmittance of one child of a multiple birth, the Hillview School for Girls have priority overother child/children will be admitted over the those seeking to join the Sixth Form fromPAN. other schools. The Sixth Form capacity is 208 in Year 12. In the event of over-subscriptionFor the remaining 10% of places the following the criteria to be applied for admission will becriteria will apply: those listed above for admission in Year 7.  aptitude for the Performing Arts as For other applications for admission to the determined by the school’s assessment school such as procedure. a) applications for admission to yearsRequests for admission outside of the normal other than Years 7 and 12age group should be made to the Headteacherof each preferred school as early as possible in b) application for admission to any yearthe admissions round associated with that after the beginning of the school yearchild’s date of birth. This will allow the schooland admissions authority sufficient time to places will be offered, if they are available, tomake a decision before the closing date. applicants according to the over-subscription criteria specified above.Warning: Withdrawal of PlacesAfter a place has been offered the school Waiting Listsreserves the right to withdraw the place in thefollowing circumstances: Waiting lists are maintained in all year groups and are constructed according to the over- 1. when a parent has failed to respond to subscription criteria specified above. These an offer within a reasonable time; or waiting lists are carried forward into subsequent year groups for as long as parents 2. when a parent has failed to notify the wish. 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. 13

EXAMINATION RESULTS EXAMINATION RESULTS2015 – GCSE 2015 – A LEVEL 2015 2014 2015 2014 832.45A*-C including English and 66% 74% Average points 729.2 227.8Maths per student 209 Average points per entryEnglish Baccalaureate 26% 28%Making expected progress in 85% 94%EnglishMaking expected progress in 69% 78%Maths 14