Brompton Academy Additional Information

band would be listed and then the criteria applied. So any EHCP students, where the Academy is named in the EHCP and children in public care would gain a place first, then any siblings already in the Academy, then nearness to home etc until all 22 places had been filled. Those students who did not gain a place at this stage would be placed on the waiting list. The same process would then take place for Band Two and all other bands after that. For full definitions of the criteria above, please see the comprehensive Admissions Policy on the Brompton Academy website or from Medway Council’s website. An open evening and morning are normally held in the Autumn term term for parents and carers of prospective students to view the Academy and speak to staff and students. All unsuccessful applicants will be invited to remain on the waiting list pending a vacancy. If you have any questions or would like any further information about our Admissions at Brompton Academy please contact Jo Hodgson, Admissions Manager. TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO THE ACADEMY A great deal of time is spent on ensuring the smooth transition of students from Primary school to the Academy, so that all students are cared for and feel safe and happy in their new surroundings. The Academy staff have forged links with the Primary schools to ensure there is continuity and that we will have as much information

as possible. All students, parents and carers will receive an invitation to attend the Academy’s Easter Transitions programme held in the Easter holidays before the September start. Parents and carers will also be invited to a New Entrants’ event which normally takes place in July. HOME ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP We will work very closely with parents and carers to ensure our students gain maximum benefits from their time at the Academy. It is vital to have open and purposeful dialogue with parents and carers – not only through formal consultation but also through telephone contact, regular evening meetings, focus groups and emails. We have a Home Academy Agreement in which we offer a quality standard of response in return for parental commitment. Parents/carers and the Academy will be expected to sign this agreement on entry in Year 7 as a commitment to one another to work in partnership. Regular Academy news stories and updates are available via our electronic newsletter that is available on our website and via social media platforms including: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to ensure parents/carers and students are in touch with the life and work of the Academy. Bullying is defined as the wilful and conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten another person. It includes physical assault, derogatory name calling and insults, graffiti, threatening others, inciting others to bully and theft of or threatening to steal property.

THE ACADEMY DAY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Students are allowed onsite from 8am 8.20am Arrival on Academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.55am Lesson 2 and flexi break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm Lesson 5 and flexi lunch 2.10pm – 3.15pm Lesson 6 3.15pm – 4.45pm Clubs or end of the Academy day Friday only 8.20am Arrival on Academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.55am Lesson 2 and flexi break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm Lesson 5 and flexi lunch Early Finish 2.10pm – 3.15pm Clubs or end of the Academy day

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