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Contents

WELCOME

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HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?

HOW CAN YOU FIND US? WHAT IS AN ACADEMY?

ACADEMY DAY

HOW IS THE ACADEMY ORGANISED?

HOW ARE STUDENTS ORGANISED FOR LEARNING?

QUALITY ASSURANCE

THE ACADEMY CURRICULUM

ACADEMY UNIFORM

EQUIPMENT FOR LEARNING

FAMILY, ADULT & COMMUNITY LEARNING

DIRECTORY A–Z PRIVACY NOTICE

HOME-ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

MINI POLICIES

ACADEMY ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS – FORMS

POLICY FOR MEDIA IMAGES

STUDENT MEDICATION

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES

READING AT HOME

HOME STUDY

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILD? ANY ISSUES? WHAT YOU CAN DO USEFUL NAMES AND ADDRESSES

Brompton Academy Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT T 01634 852341 E officeBA@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk W www.bromptonacademy.org.uk

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WELCOME TO YOUR CHOSEN PLACE OF LEARNING – THE INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL BROMPTON ACADEMY. This directory has been written as an easy guide to help you understand how the Academy works and to find answers to any questions you might have. Please read and keep for future reference. For more and updated information please visit to our website at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk

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How can you contact us?

By phone Our rst priority is to ensure you can contact us and get a speedy response to any enquiries or issues you may have. Our phone number is: 01634 852341. By email If you have a general enquiry please email us at: OfficeBA@universityofkentacademies trust.org.uk and we will forward it on to the relevant member of staff. If your enquiry is in connection with your child’s learning needs – academic, social or emotional – please email: Childprotection@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk and we will speedily action your requests. In writing Please address your letter or note to the member of staff concerned. If you are writing to make a formal complaint please address your letter to the Principal (a copy of the Academy's Complaints Procedure is available in Reception upon request or to download from our website at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Our address is:

Brompton Academy Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT

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How can you find us?

By car from M25 M25 – go over Dartford Bridge, from Essex, through the tolls Follow signs and exit on to A2/M2 signposted for Canterbury Follow A2/M2 Exit onto A289 toward Gillingham Follow signs for Medway Tunnel and take the first and only slip road out of the Tunnel to roundabout ahead. Keep in left hand lane of slip road At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Maritime Way At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Rd At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Wood St/A231 Continue to follow A231 towards Gillingham High Street When you reach the Olympic Park Sports Centre on your left turn right up Marlborough Rd The Academy is on the right-hand side

By car from Canterbury M2 Exit Junction 4 on M2 At Junction 4, take the A278 exit to Gillingham At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hoath Way/A278 heading to Gillingham/A2 Go through two roundabouts At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sovereign Blvd/A2 Continue to follow A2 Go through one roundabout Turn right at Canterbury St/A231 Continue to follow Canterbury St Turn left at Frederick Rd Turn right at York Ave The Academy is on the left-hand side

By train to Gillingham (Kent) station Turn right after leaving station by main entrance/exit. Taxi rank is located on road adjacent to the station. Or Walk through Gillingham High Street (the High Street is ‘split in two’ by Canterbury Street). At the end of the High Street, after passing the Hollywood Bowl restaurant on your right, turn left into Marlborough Road. Walk up the road. Brompton Academy is located on the right, a ten-minute walk up Marlborough Road.

Timetables accurate at the time of publishing.

| Brompton Academy What is an Academy? Brompton Academy is an independent state school whose sponsor is the University of Kent and is part of the Universities of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT). Academy Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.20am – arrival on Academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.55am Lesson 2 and flexi break 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 Extra curricular/clubs or end of the Academy day.

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 Extra curricular/clubs or end of the Academy day

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How is the Academy organised? Years 7, 8 and 9 – Key Stage 3 Years 10 and 11 – Key Stage 4 Years 12, 13 and 14 – Key Stage 5 Organisation How are students organised for learning? Students are organised into two bands within each year group, known as the J band and R band. These bands are the same with no difference in curriculum, ability, or outcomes. Within each band, students are in ability-based sets for core subjects and mixed ability groups for foundation subjects. There are no barriers to success, students can progress up sets within subjects based on their The Academy is organised by year group, building a sense of identity, and belonging. Students collaborate within year groups for assemblies, competitions, awards, charity project and so much more.

Quality Assurance To ensure that your child receives the best teaching possible, the Academy has a range of senior and middle leadership staff who monitor lessons, develop the curriculum and support parents/carers and all staff to raise the students’ self esteem and academic standards within the Academy. We are an Academy that is keen to be reflective and look at ourselves by conducting surveys to parents/carers/ staff/students and community members so that we can improve our service to you. We also commission external consultants to undertake regular inspections and reviews; they report directly to the Principal and the UKAT board of trustees – ensuring that we remain totally focused on our Academy improvement agenda for the benefit of our students.

academic attainment and achievement. All students follow a core curriculum consisting of English, Maths and Science throughout their time at the Academy and these subjects are set by ability. Optional examination subjects Optional examination subjects are largely taught within similar ability band groups. These qualifications could be GCSEs, A levels or BTECs.

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Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) This is a course undertaken by all students within their year groups. The course covers Relationships, Sex and Health Education, Careers, Health and Wellbeing and Citizenship. Qualifications studied include • GCSE • A level • BTEC (Level 2 and Level 3) • Diploma in Criminology All levels of qualification are offered • Level 3 – Advanced level (A level) • Level 2 – Levels 4-9 (GCSE) • Level 1 – Levels 1-3 (GCSE) The Curriculum Intent The core vision of Brompton Academy, which constitute its curricular goals, are to: • Create a strong sense of purpose and direction for students, helping provide internal motivation required to achieve highly

• Offer student leadership skills and opportunities to develop these, contributing to developing confidence and aspiration • Creating a strong sense of belonging and identity The curriculum at Brompton Academy provides our students with a sense of purpose by offering a clearly sequenced curriculum that ensures appropriate challenge over time. Teachers, who have a passion for their subjects, ensure learning is engaging and driven by success with equal measures of support and challenge. Careers guidance is woven through the curriculum to make sure that students have the internal motivation and aspiration to have a clear sense of purpose. We aim to create a stimulating educational experience aimed at developing a passion for learning alongside the knowledge, skills and cultural capacity students need to succeed in life. To celebrate success, we always look to showcase the exceptional talents and abilities of our young people, and we believe such opportunities greatly enhance our students’ enjoyment of school.

At Key Stage 3, we have a broad and engaging curriculum that focuses on academic subjects but also provides access to a range of subjects from the creative and Performing Arts to Media Studies and Sport. As students head towards the end of Key Stage 3 the core subjects remain central and prepare for study at Key Stage 4. Opportunities further widen with the study of the English Baccalaureate subjects of History, Geography, and a Modern Foreign Language. The study of Ethics, the Arts, Information Technology and Media Studies provide variety and choice for their next stage. At Key Stage 4 the curriculum provides appropriate pathways to support student choice, aspiration, and purpose. The curriculum offers a wide range of possible options to maximise potential and achieve future success. We want our students to be happy and successful in their chosen pathways and to make a positive contribution to the world. Ultimately, through the journey that our curriculum provides students will become leaders, have a clear purpose, and belong to the modern global environment.

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KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM

Religious Studies Personal, Social,

Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

Modern Foreign Language (Spanish)

PE

Carousel – Performing Arts, IT, Art, Music, Food Technology,

Geography, History

Design and Technology

YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 (11-14 YEAR OLDS)

Electives, CCF, After School Enrichment

Core Subjects English, Maths, Science

Key Stage 4

Options GCSEs/BTECs: Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Business, Sport, Performing Arts, Art, Photography, Design and Technology, Media, History, Geography plus others.

Core Subjects GCSEs

Core Subjects GSCEs: English, Maths, Science, PE

DofE, CCF, Work Experience, Leisure and Sport

PSHE, PE and RS Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

English, Maths and Separate Sciences

UKAT Sixth Form Years 12 and 13 (16-18 YEAR OLDS)

Leadership Opportunities DofE, Sports, Key Stage 5 Bursary Support and Paid Work Opportunities (WOW Scheme)

PSHE, PE and RS UCAS Support, Personal Professional Development and Subject Mentoring from the University of Kent

English and /or Maths at GCSE Level 4-9 (if not achieved at GCSE)

Advanced level courses and Vocational (All Subjects)

| Brompton Academy Academy Uniform The Academy takes a pride in its distinctive uniform. Every student is expected to wear the uniform.

sleeve tops underneath the PE kit tops are not to be worn and students will be asked to remove them or be sent home to change. • NB. Please note, you can choose to buy either the black tracksuit pants with BA logo or the black sports leggings with BA logo. We require you to only have one item that has the BA logo for the lower part of the PE kit. Performing Arts Kit • Performing Arts lessons are part of the Phase One (Years 7, 8 and 9) carousel of activities and practical clothing/kit is required. Students may wear their PE kit and a plain royal blue T-shirt. This plain royal blue T-shirt can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. This item is optional. • Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, • BTEC Performing Arts and BTEC Dance (Years 10 and 11) – students may wear their PE kit in addition to a plain royal blue T-shirt. This plain royal blue T-shirt can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. This item is optional. Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions when barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt. • BTEC Performing Arts and A level Dance (Year 12 and 13) – plain black leggings or jogging bottoms in addition to a plain black sleeveless leotard. The branded UKAT Sixth Form T-shirts and sweatshirts should also be worn in lessons and can be ordered directly from the Performing Arts faculty at the start of each there will be occasions when barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt.

option to the single front pleated knee length plain black skirt that offers students more coverage). This item can only be ordered from Uniformbase. • Black/white knee length socks only (no ankle socks or over the knee socks), with no decorations such as bows etc. • Plain black flat shoes, with a plain black sole, with no accessories, such as decorations, bows, studs, buttons, brooches etc. (enclosed toe and heel – important for health and safety when in labs and technology rooms). • No boots are allowed and no trainers. PE Kit • Black PE polo top with BA logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Black PE 1/4 zip jumper with BA logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Black tracksuit pants with BA logo or Black sports leggings with BA logo and these can only be purchased from Uniformbase. These items are compulsory. • Black shorts are optional. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Trainers will be required and are essential for PE lessons. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Firm ground football boots are optional and not essential for all year groups. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Any other clothing such as hoodies, long

Years 7 To 11 Students • Grey blazer with braiding and embroidered Academy logo. This item can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Black V neck tank top or a black V neck long sleeved jumper to be worn over shirts. This item can only be purchased from Uniformbase This item is optional. • Academy clip-on tie (a different colour tie for each year group). This item can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • White collared short or long-sleeved shirt (no polo shirts) with a large enough neck size to enable the top button to be fastened, and long enough to tuck into skirt or trousers. This item can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. This item is compulsory. • Black single front pleated skirt, knee length with BA logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Black plain business style – straight fit or bootcut trousers and can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. Please note, no tight, stretchy, shiny, flares, denim style material, jeggings, or skinny fit allowed. This item is compulsory. • Black Academy approved straight ankle length skirt, to be ordered eight weeks before the start of a new term, price will be confirmed on application from Uniformbase (this is an alternative

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academic year. This item is optional. Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt. Jewellery expectations • No jewellery (except watches). • No piercings at all, including facial, tongue, nose and any clear piercings that are used to substitute the jewellery item is not permitted – e.g. nose or ears. Make up expectations • No makeup. • No pencilled in eyebrows. • No false eyelashes or lash extensions. • No nail varnish or false nails. Hair expectations • No coloured hair accessories i.e. coloured bows, headbands, clips etc. hair bands can be neutral, black or white. • The Academy’s hair policy is fully inclusive. We are conscious of supporting all hair types and therefore we support and adopt the Halo Hair Code. Visit www.halocollective.co.uk • No inappropriate or extreme haircuts or colours e.g. tram lines, shaved heads, mullets, dip dyed hair colours, contrasting extreme colours not suitable e.g. pink, red, purple, green etc. • No fashion headwear/scarves are allowed to be worn. Please note for students whose religion requires them to wear any alternative items, parents/ carers should contact the Principal for agreement. Head coverings should be plain black. Additional Information

with skirts or trousers. • We encourage our parents/carers to label all uniform items as any lost items can be located more easily if they are labelled with a first and second name. Brompton Academy reserves the right to send students home for wearing incorrect uniform, including PE kit. This is non-negotiable.

Equipment for Learning Students should ensure they come with the correct equipment for lessons: • Charged iPad (if students have taken out the iPad Scheme) • Coats are allowed but no hoodies, tracksuit tops or zip up jumpers or non-uniform jumpers are allowed. • No handbags are allowed. • Only Academy issued badges/pins to be worn on blazers. • No large or oversized belts to be worn • A back pack or suitable bag is compulsory for all year groups and can be purchased from any retailer. A backpack or bag should be large enough to carry an iPad or an A4 folder.

We offer an excellent range of programmes that include taster and introduction courses to our parents/ carers/students and the local community, in partnership with the University of Kent. Programmes are offered at various times throughout the day, evenings and weekends to encourage life-long learning. The programmes are advertised through the Academy website: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Please contact officeBA@university ofkentacademiestrust.org.uk Family, Adult and Community Learning Programmes

• Black Pens • Green Pen • Pencils • Rulers • Rubbers • Pencil sharpener

• Pencil case • Water bottle

All of the above can be purchased at our BA Shop using ePraise points or purchased from any retailer.

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A Able and Talented: All students have particular talents or are more able in certain areas. Intelligence is not seen as fixed at the Academy, we believe all young people have the ability to be perceived as able and talented in some way if they are prepared to invest in their own learning. Absence: Brompton Academy uses a Management Information Service, which is a text, voicemail and email system. If your child is ill and cannot attend the Academy, please telephone the absence line number: 01634 852341, option 1 or email: attendanceba@universityofkent academiestrust.org.uk marked for the attention of Attendance by 8.30am and follow it up with a letter on your child’s return. You will be contacted if your child is absent without the Academy’s knowledge. Academy Meals: These are available daily in the Refectory (see Refectory, Free Academy Meals and Cashless Catering). Accidents: If your child has an accident at the Academy you will be contacted as soon as possible. Please ensure at least two emergency numbers Directory A-Z

Assemblies: These are held weekly and led by members of the Strategic Leadership Team, Heads of Years, Form Tutors, and of course our students. Assessment: All students will be assessed throughout the year in most subjects. Parents/carers will receive three progress reports that detail the outcomes of these assessments. Assistant Principals: There are a number of Assistant Principals (see Strategic Leadership Team list) with specific responsibilities. They are all there to ensure that the Academy works as an outstanding organisation for the benefit of our students. Associates: The Associates of Brompton Academy are parents/carers who meet every term with the Director of Corporate Services and Wellbeing to organise fundraising activities to support the welfare and development of the students at Brompton Academy. Events include fun activities for students and parents/carers to attend with the aim of raising funds to support students that might require assistance with uniform, trip or equipment costs (see Website). Asthma: If your child suffers from asthma, please ensure that the PE staff are notified of this and the Academy is aware of any medication they might take (see separate information on medication).

are given to the Academy. You may be asked to complete an accident form. Achievement Events: The Academy holds annual events to celebrate students’ achievements. Parents/carers are invited to attend. Addresses: In case of emergency and to ensure you receive all communications your correct home address, contact numbers and email address are very important. If you change it, please inform the Academy immediately in writing or via our website (see Website). Advanced Level: These are Advanced level 3 qualifications that some Phase Two and Phase Three students choose to study. They can lead to university entrance, apprenticeships or employment. Aerosols: Are completely banned from the Academy and students will be in receipt of serious sanctions if they bring aerosols onto the Academy site (this includes both inside and outside areas). Aerosols can be a serious risk for any students who might have respiratory conditions. Appointments: Appointments with members of staff should be made by telephoning the member of staff concerned. Please do not just turn up at Reception expecting to be seen, as the person you want to see may be unavailable.

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B Bicycles: Students are allowed to bring roadworthy bicycles to the Academy, they must be secured with a strong padlock and left in the purpose-built cycle area. Please note that cycle helmets must be worn at all times when students are cycling to and from the Academy. The Academy does not accept responsibility for any bicycles that go missing or are stolen. Breaktimes: a 15-minute morning break and a flexi 30/35 minute lunch break (see Refectory). C Careers: The Academy has a careers advisor based in the Careers Hub who can provide extensive careers information, advice and guidance which is supported by an external provider. Cashless Catering: The Academy offers a cashless catering system where students can purchase food without the burden of carrying cash. Parents/carers can credit student accounts via the internet or through cash loading machines based on site at the Academy. CCF: The CCF is the Combined Cadets Force and it is a young person’s

movement sponsored by Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. The CCF provides positive and challenging opportunities for our young people at Brompton Academy and encourages the development of leadership skills, self-reliance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community. Students can join the CCF from Year 8 (from 12 years old) upwards, and students are called Cadets. CCTV (Closed Circuit Television): The Academy is secure, with internal and external CCTV cameras. Our CCTV will be operated in accordance with the principles of GDPR law and the UKAT CCTV Policy. Code of Conduct: The Academy has a Code of Conduct, which all students are asked to abide by. These are sensible guidelines to The Community Café is based in the Keynes Mini School and is available to our UKAT Sixth Form students at lunchtime and is also open in the evenings for clubs and lettings. Complaints: If you have any problems, please telephone or email your child’s Personal Tutor (see Appointments) or follow the Complaints procedure available from Reception or via our Brompton Academy website. ensure learning takes place. Community Café:

Attendance: Full attendance is very important. There is a clear link between attendance and achievement including attainment in examination courses. It is the law that all young people stay in education/apprenticeship/ training until the age of 18, which is the final Friday in June of the year in which they turn 18 (see Absence and Attendance Advisory Practitioner). Attendance Advisory Practitioner (AAP): The Academy employs its own Attendance team. They may visit a student at home should they be persistently absent from the Academy. In addition, they are there to assist families who may be having problems. The Academy works with an Attendance Advisory Practitioner (AAP) from the Local Authority who completes any legal work and visits families. The Academy operates an automated text messaging service to alert parents/carers to a student’s absence. The Academy also imposes Penalty Notices for Persistent Absence and Unauthorised Holidays. Further details on attendance are available on the Academy website.

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Consultation Evenings: The Academy holds consultation evenings for each year group, where parents/carers can speak to staff about their child’s progress. These consultation evenings will be held in person or delivered online. Counselling: The Academy may make referrals to counsellors and other trained members of staff who can help students who are in need of additional support through a variety of different interventions. The Academy has a limited onsite counselling provision for acute cases and works closely with external providers. Chewing Gum: Chewing gum is completely banned from the Academy and students will be in receipt of serious sanctions if they bring chewing gum onto the Academy site (this includes both inside and outside areas). Curriculum: The curriculum at Brompton Academy provides our students with a clearly sequenced and streamed curriculum that ensures appropriate challenge over time. We ensure learning is engaging and driven by success with equal measures of support and challenge appropriate to students’ starting points. Directory A-Z

D Dates: Term dates and holiday dates are available on the Academy website. Detention: The Academy can legally detain students on the same day without parental notification for a period of up to 30 minutes, even when parents/carers object. Detention is given for breaches of the Academy Code of Conduct. Students who are late, with no good reason, are kept the same day for 30 minutes after the Academy day. Failure to attend the detention will incur a further sanction. Detentions are held on the same day of issue and will last 30 minutes. A text will be sent to parents/carers if your child has been placed in a detention. During the detention period of 30 minutes, students will be expected to complete a restorative conversation with their class teacher who has set the detention. If students fail to attend the detention set, they will be set either an SLT detention of 45 minutes or they will be placed in the ER on the following day and will complete their detention after school on that day. If a student has a number of detentions in one day or week, other sanctions will be used. Doctors and Dentists: Please ensure that any change of doctor/ dentist by you is notified to the Academy in writing or via our website (see Website).

Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE): The Academy offers students in Phase Two and Phase Three the chance to access the prestigious and internationally recognised DofE award. The award has been successful in developing enrichment and achievement across the Academy, securing personal and social development and encouraging good citizenship. The award is well regarded by employers, colleges and universities. Students are offered clear pathways through the Academy’s Elective programme to complete their DofE portfolio. We offer volunteering, skills and physical activities to meet the DofE requirements through the Academy Electives programme. E Education Health Care Plan (EHCP): Students that have significant special educational needs or disabilities may be entitled to an Education and Health Care Plan, previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The Local Authority is responsible for deciding who is eligible for EHCP’s, based on the applicant’s needs. Contact the SENCo.

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Eliot Centre: The Eliot Centre offers students with an EHCP related to communication difficulties bespoke educational provision alongside mainstream opportunities. Places in the Eliot Centre are agreed as part of the EHCP process in conjunction with the Local Authority. Email: Our address is: OfficeBA@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk Please also ensure we have your correct email address as Brompton Academy will send all future communications by email. Emergencies: Please ensure the Academy has at least two emergency contact numbers, which can be relatives or a close family friend, should we need to contact you (see Accidents). Contact numbers will need to be kept up to date. Environment: The students and staff all take a pride in and responsibility for caring for the new learning environment in which they work (see Litter). ePraise: The Academy believes in celebrating and promoting positive achievements for all students. Our REACH ethos underpins and drives our reward system and ePraise points are allocated based on students demonstrating achievements in the following areas: Resilience, Equality, Aspiration, Community and Happiness.

Equal Opportunities: All students (whatever their background, religion, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, class, culture, creed or colour) can expect to have the same educational opportunities offered to them following the policies of the 1988 Education Act 1993 Act and 2006 Acts. The Academy has a Single Equalities policy. Equipment: All students should bring their charged iPad (if they have taken out the iPad Scheme), black pens, green pen, pencils, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener, pencil case, PE kit and water bottle to the Academy in a suitable sized school bag. They should be properly equipped for whatever lessons they have. Students are allocated a locker to assist them with the storage of their bags and equipment (see Lockers). F Fair Banding: To achieve an all ability intake as far as possible in the selective system, admission to Brompton Academy is through a Fair Banding test, which is a non-verbal reasoning test. Results from this test are then used to place students in one of the Academy’s five ability bands. Facilities for Hire: Businesses, community groups and interest clubs can hire areas of the Academy premises

and facilities. Please visit our dedicated Facilities for Hire page on the Brompton Academy website for further information on our facilities. Forms: Please ensure that you return forms sent home to the Academy by the date specified if a reply slip is attached. (It’s worth checking your child’s bag every now and then to find letters sent home!). Form Tutor: Students are allocated a Form Tutor who looks after their needs and meets regularly with them to support their learning. Free Academy Meals: Some students may be entitled to free Academy meals. You can apply for free Academy meals by clicking the following link: https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ ofsm/medway. Alternatively, contact Medway Education Department by calling 01634 306000, Medway Council's main switchboard at Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR. Fund Raising: We promote community cohesion by encouraging students to support a variety of worthy causes such as Children in Need, Comic Relief, Medway Street Angels and local homeless projects. Students are involved via their Personal and Professional Development programme or through the Mini Schools. Students are made aware of what initiatives we are supporting via assemblies, notice boards and the

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Academy website (see Website). G Games: Games and physical education are compulsory for all students in order to maintain a healthy body and good level of fitness (see Uniform). GCSE: The General Certificate of Secondary Education is the external examination that students take in Phase Two. General Data Protection Regulations: Details of your child are registered on the Academy's computerised information system. Under the GDPR law you or your child can request information on them at any time with written notice and within presented timelines. Please refer to the Academy Privacy Notice for parents/carers and students on www.bromptonacademy.org.uk. Governor: The Academy has a number of Governors who are responsible for the strategic leadership of the Academy. The list of Governors can be found on our UKAT website – www.universityofkentacademiestrust. org.uk Directory A-Z

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H Heads of Year: A member of teaching staff working with Pastoral Managers to support students with their academic performance, behaviour and attendance. HLTA: Higher Level Teaching Assistants are employed by the Academy to support student’s additional learning needs. Holidays: The Academy term dates are available to all parents/carers via the website. Holidays should not be taken during term time. Home to Academy Agreement: You will be asked to sign an agreement on entry to the Academy which says what the Academy will provide for your child, what the Academy expects of you and what we both expect of your child. Hospital: In the event of a major accident, students will be taken to the Medway Maritime Hospital (see Accidents and Emergencies).

EdTech Team: The ICT Systems & EdTech Team are available for students and staff to access support, advice and assistance for any concerns regarding their iPad or other ICT issues. The ICT Systems & EdTech Team are located in Keynes and are available during break and lunch times for students and staff to visit. If you have any concerns or worries regarding their iPad, please contact the ICT Systems & EdTech Team ASAP. All breakages must be referred to the ICT Systems & EdTech Team immediately. Illness: If a student is taken ill at the Academy during the day, they must report to a Pastoral Manager (see Accidents, Emergencies and Hospital). Internal Sanction The Academy’s internal suspension sanction is for students in breach of the Academy Code of Conduct, which can be used to prevent a fixed term suspension and/or is used to support students at risk of receiving a FTS. This could be the Leadership Learning Support (LLS) or Exclusion Room (ER). Internet: The Academy is connected to the Internet and students can use the Internet providing you, as parents/carers, sign the Internet/email user agreement and parental permission form. The Internet is

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Litter: All litter should be placed in bins provided and not dropped anywhere (see Environment). Library: The Academy has an excellent library facility that houses books, publications, magazines and a suite of iMacs. The Library encourages active learning by offering reading groups, debate sessions and access to programmes such as Accelerated Reader. Students are encouraged to access the Library to extend their study skills and further support learning through a variety of different ways. Lockers: All students are allocated lockers to store their personal belongings throughout the day. Students are required to pay £10 deposit for the use of their locker and the £10 deposit will be returned when they leave the Academy if the locker is in the same condition as it was at the beginning of the hire period. Students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean and tidy and are not allowed to add any stickers or posters to the outside of the lockers. If students lose their keys, they are required to bring in £5 to pay for a replacement key that will be ordered by the Academy. Lost Property: Lost items should be reported to Pastoral Managers who will direct students to the appropriate place to look for the item(s). Lost property items found by students should be taken to Pastoral Managers or Student Services. All items of uniform or equipment should be labelled.

Lunchtime: Students are not allowed to leave the premises at lunchtime (see Refectory). M Matches/Lighters/Vapes: These are not allowed on the Academy premises. Mediation Meetings: This is how the Academy may deal with conflicts between students and/or staff. This involves a meeting between all parties with a mediator to resolve issues amicably. The Pastoral Team usually co-ordinates these meetings. Meetings: Staff may contact you to ask you to attend a meeting about your child from time to time (to be arranged at a mutually convenient time). Mindfulness: Mindfulness is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, anxiety, sadness and depression. Mindfulness can also increase focus, concentration and encourages students to be more in the present moment, enjoying the now rather than living in the past or worrying unnecessarily about the future. Mixed Ability: These are classes where students of all abilities are taught.

extremely useful for students to research topics. The Academy has its own website, www.bromptonacademy.org.uk iPad: All students are offered an iPad through the very affordable loan scheme that is made available to all parents/carers. There is financial assistance offered to those families who are in need of financial support. Please contact the Director of Finance if you would like to discuss this further. J Jewellery: Only a watch is allowed – no other jewellery. The Academy will send home any students who persistently challenge the Academy rules on uniform, jewellery, piercings and hairstyles. L Lateness: Students should arrive by 8.20am and be on time for all lessons. If they are late without a legitimate reason, then a detention will be given (see Detention). Letters: Please send in a letter to explain your child’s absence after illness (see Absence). Please also ensure letters from the Academy are read and any replies made (see Forms).

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Mobile Phones: Students are allowed to bring mobile phones to the Academy, however, before entering the Academy site, mobile phones are to be turned off and put away in either the student's bag or locker. ‘See it, Hear it, Take it’ is our BA policy for mobile phones. This policy will be implemented if students are seen or heard using their mobile phones. This means if your child’s mobile phone is either seen or heard, it will be removed and then placed in the Academy safe in Student Services. Students will have to wait till the end of the Academy day before they are allowed to collect their mobile phones. Multicultural: The Academy is committed to multicultural policies, ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all students (see Equal Opportunities). N No Smoking: Brompton Academy is a non-smoking site. Anyone found smoking (includes the use of e-cigarettes) on site; staff, visitor or student will be liable for a fine under new legislation that came in on 1st July 2007. This applies to anywhere on the Academy site – indoors and outdoors. Directory A-Z

R Reach: The word REACH stands for Resilience, Equality, Aspiration, Community and Happiness. These individual words underpin our core values which ebb and flow throughout the life force of the Academy community instilling a sense of self belief, purpose and belonging. Recycling Uniform Project: The Recycling Uniform Project provides our parents and carers with the opportunity to support the recycling of Academy uniform items which we sell at very affordable prices. The Recycling Uniform Project is a great way for parents and carers to have a more economical alternative choice when purchasing their child's Academy uniform. You can access the Recycling Uniform Project by visiting the Brompton Academy website. Registers: All students are registered in every lesson, every day. It is a legal requirement that parents/carers ensure their children attend the Academy every day during the academic year. Failure to do so may result in court action, fines or imprisonment for parents/carers. Refectory: The Academy has a restaurant run by Caterlink offering a refectory service. A variety of hot and cold meals and snacks are offered at lunchtime

P Parental Responsibility: The Academy needs to know the names and addresses of all those who have legal parental responsibility, including any details of contact orders for separated parents (such information will be treated in the strictest confidence). Legally the Academy is obliged to send educational information to anyone who has parental responsibility as defined in law. Pastoral Managers: These are support members of staff who support students and staff within the Academy. Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE): This is a course undertaken by all students in all year groups. The course covers Relationships, Sex and Health Education, Careers, Health and Wellbeing and Citizenship. Principal: The Principal is the head of the Academy. If you wish to contact the Principal, please phone or email the Academy to arrange an appointment.

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Leadership and Form Tutor Awards. Mini Schools engage in healthy competitions against each other encouraging students to achieve as many points as possible. S Safeguarding: As an Academy we take safeguarding issues very seriously. If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of the Safeguarding Team by emailing Childprotection@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk. For further information, please visit our website www.bromptonacademy.org. uk/safeguarding-1 SENCO: The role of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is to ensure that students with learning difficulties and additional needs are identified, tracked and well supported to ensure that they make good progress in lessons and over time. The SENCo also enhances the related skills of the teachers to maximise the quality of teaching of their students with special educational needs. If you wish to make an appointment to see the named SENCo for your child’s year group, please contact the Academy via phone or email. Sickness: If your child is sick,

please notify the Attendance Team at the Academy by telephoning: 01634 852341, and by letter upon their return (see Absence). Soccer Elite Football Academy: The Soccer Elite Football Academy is available to school leavers looking to advance into the UKAT Sixth Form. Prospective candidates are required to play football to a good standard and have a passion to improve and build essential skills both within the game and academically. The programme offers many different A level and BTEC courses within the UKAT Sixth Form options booklet which students are able to choose from. Students will get the opportunity to train three times a week from FA qualified professional coaches experiencing life as a footballer. Students will also represent The Soccer Elite Football Academy in Kent Schools Football Competitions. Smoking (includes vapes, e-cigarettes and other nicotine related items): These are illegal on the Academy site and applies to all staff, students, parents/carers and visitors to the Academy (see No Smoking). Snow: Closures due to snow will be notified via the Academy’s website

and break time. All food purchased at the Refectory must be eaten in the designated spaces (see Free Academy Meals). Relationship, Sex and Health Education: All students receive information and advice regarding Relationship, Sex and Health Education within the Personal Professional Development programme (PPD). Reports: Parents/carers will receive progress reports approximately three times throughout the year for students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. Students in Years 11 and 13 receive progress reports twice a year. Rewards: The Academy believes in celebrating and promoting positive achievements for all students. Students are awarded points that equate to them having ownership with what they want to spend their points on. Students can spend points at our school shop, online raffles or donation to charities. Students are awarded points in the following areas: academic attendance, progress and attainment, pastoral, community, Academy service and positive representation through participating in key roles such as student leaders, members of the Student Voice. Points are allocated by staff and recorded through our reward system (ePraise). We reward students every term with awards such as Subject Stars and Attendance,

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at: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk. We will also endeavour to send you a text message or email so please ensure we have your up to date mobile number and email address. We will always do all we can to keep the Academy open. Social Media: We use social media to promote and inform our parents/carers about student and Academy activities. You can find our social media platforms on the home page of our Brompton Academy website. Please follow us to keep updated on our news and events. Special Educational Needs: If you are worried about your child’s progress, please contact the SENCo. Sponsor: The University of Kent is the Sponsor of Brompton Academy. The University shapes the strategic vision for the Academy and is responsible for its development. Sports Day: An annual event held in Term 6. Student Voice: These are voluntary groups of students that represent their Academy. The Student Voice looks at how they can develop the Academy for the needs and interests of the students. Student Pass: If a student needs to leave the Academy during the Directory A-Z

T Teams: Microsoft Teams is a platform available to all our UKAT students. We use Microsoft Teams to participate in remote lessons on student's iPads. We also use Teams to share lesson content and information between our staff and students. Timetable: Students follow a timetable and every student receives a copy of their timetable on their iPad, which tells them what they have on each day, at what time and where. Students can also request to have a printed copy of their timetable from Student Services. Please keep a copy/note of it at home. Trainers: These are not part of the Academy uniform and are only allowed for PE and not in lessons. Students who choose to wear trainers to the Academy will be asked to change. Refusal will result in being sent to the ER or sent home to change their trainers. Trips: A number of trips are held each year at the Academy. The majority of trips are covered by the Lifetime Consent Form which parents/carers are asked to complete in Year 7, or on entry to the Academy. However, a letter will be sent home for each trip giving details of the visit and how to apply.

day to attend the dentist or doctor (or any other reasons supported by a parent/ carer note) they must obtain a Student Pass from the Attendance Team. They should carry this with them when attending appointments to show the Police or Educational Welfare Officer who may well be undertaking truancy sweeps in the area. Suspension: Although this happens rarely, if a student has been continually disruptive, sworn at a member of staff, initiated a fight, bullied others or made offensive sexist, racist, or homophobic comments or failed to follow the Academy Code of Conduct then the following actions will apply: they may be suspended for a number of days (FTS), or sent to our Leadership and Learning Support (LLS) or the Exclusion Room (ER). Continued disruption or an unprovoked and vicious assault on another member of the Academy may lead to a permanent exclusion. Parents/carers will be informed. Please note students who misbehave on the way to and from the Academy will also be subject to the Academy’s Disciplinary procedures and sanctions. Please refer to Brompton Academy’s Behaviour policy. Syllabuses/Schemes of Work: Relate to information about individual subject content and how learning is taught at the Academy.

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V Valuables: Students are encouraged not to bring valuables or sentimental items to the Academy as we cannot be responsible if these are damaged or lost. Please also refrain from bringing cash onto the Academy site as we are a cashless organisation and students do not need to bring money for breaktimes, lunchtimes and printing or library loans. W Website: Brompton Academy has its own website and we like to keep you updated about our students, staff and local community. Please visit our website regularly for information updates: complete work experience placements in local and national firms/organisations/ offices etc, to help them gain an insight into the world of work. Work Permit: Students under 16 who wish to work part time should obtain a work permit from Medway Education Department. www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Work Experience: All students in Year 10 and Year 12

Truancy: Students found to be truanting from the Academy will be dealt with by the Attendance Advisory Practitioner and parents/carers will be contacted (see Attendance). Trustees: The Academy has a number of Trustees who are responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the Trust and its academies. The list of Trustees can be found on our UKAT website – www. universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk. U UKAT: Is the acronym for the University of Kent Academies Trust. UKAT is responsible for the governance of Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar. UKAT Dogs: At UKAT we have a group of very friendly dogs that are either trained Dog Mentors or Therapy Dogs and these work with our students in groups or through one-to one programmes. When our dogs are based in an area of the Academy we use signage to show students and staff that we have dogs working inside the Academy so students and staff can choose to avoid these areas if they prefer not to meet our furry friends.

UKAT Sixth Form: These are 16, 17, 18 and 19-years old students who are in Phase Three studying Advanced level qualifications in readiness for entering university, apprenticeships or employment. Uniform: If for medical reasons a student is unable to wear part of the uniform for a day, an explanatory note should be provided by the parent/carer for the Pastoral Manager of the relevant year group. In all other circumstances, students will be sent home for a short time to change into the correct uniform and will be expected to return promptly to the Academy. Students who return later than the permitted time will result in an authorised absence. As a last resort, students will be required to borrow suitable clothing from the Academy for the day. University of Kent Ambassadors The University of Kent deploy some of their undergraduate and postgraduate students to support our Academy students. These people are called University Ambassadors.