Brompton Academy Parent/Carer Directory

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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