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TYPE OF SCHOOL: Secondary Community School with Specialist Technology Status

HEADTEACHER: Mrs Julie Summerfield

CHAIR OF GOVERNING BODY: Mr Phil Gibbs

HANDBOOKPARENT

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE


THE COLLEGE DAYThe College operates a two-week (10 day) timetable for lessons. Our current pattern is:

08.30 Period 1

09.25 Period 2

10.20 First Break/Tutorial

10.40 Second Break/Tutorial

11.00 Period 3

11.55 Period 4 Incorporating lunchtime

13.20 Period 5 College Ends 14.10 Tuesday and Friday

14.15 Period 6 College Ends 15.05 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

14.10 Passport to Independence (one hour club) - Tuesday and Friday

Additional study support for Year 11 - Tuesday

BREAK TIME

Week 1: Years 7 and 10 early break – 10.20-10.40 Years 8, 9 and 11 late break – 10.40-1.00

Week 2: Years 8, 9 and 11 early break – 10.20-10.40 Years 7 and 10 late break – 10.40-11.00

LUNCH TIME

Week 1: Years 7 and 10 early lunch – 11.55-12.25 Years 8, 9 and 11 late lunch – 12.50-13.20

Week 2: Years 8, 9 and 11 early lunch – 11.55-12.25 Years 7 and 10 late lunch – 12.50-13.20

Please note that as there is no supervision of the Campus before 08.20, students should not arrive before this time unless they attend Breakfast Club.


STUDENT NUMBERS

The published admission number (PAN) for Horndean Technology College for 2017/2018 is 275.

Number of students in appropriate Year Groups for the Academic Year 2016/2017 (up to April 2017):

Year 11: 226 (116 males, 110 females)


Year 9: 258 (130 males,128 females)



ATTENDANCE FIGURES 2016/2017Rates of authorised and unauthorised attendance for the period 1 September 2016 to 30 April 2017.

Number of registered students: 1270 compulsory age Authorised absence rate: 4.14%Unauthorised absence rate: 1.42 %

LEAVING ROUTES

Year 11, July 2016

Number on roll: 216Full time education: 86.1%Full time training (non employed): 0Full time employment: 8.8%

NEET - Not currently engaged in Employment, Education or Training: 0.5%

Other: 4.6%


COLLEGE UNIFORM

UNIFORM REGULATIONSSTAFF WANT TO FOCUS ON LEARNING

STUDENTS MUST NOT WASTE THEIR TIME BY BEING OUT OF UNIFORM

JEWELLERY The wearing of jewellery in College can cause many problems, so we have adopted the following code of practice:

A maximum of one small, plain stud in each earlobe. Earring/hoops, spacers, necklaces, bracelets, nose/tongue/eyebrow and other body studs, rings, bar-bells, etc. are inappropriate for College and are unacceptable; confiscation or removal will be required. Do not attend College at any time with freshly pierced body parts that undermine these expectations.

In very exceptional circumstances, a student may apply for a ‘jewellery pass’ in order to wear one ring of specified design and specific sentimental value. Application should be made in writing to the Year Leader.

HAIR COLOUR/STYLEExcessive styles that draw attention to the individual, bright, non-natural hair colours or highlights, patterns shaved into hair, beaded dreadlocks and braids are not appropriate for College. Hair bands or clips must be of a neutral colour and not of an excessive size.

MAKE-UP/NAIL VARNISHMake-up is not considered appropriate whilst at College and the wearing of nail varnish or fake nails is not permitted. Students will be asked to remove anything considered inappropriate.

ALL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME.

The underlying theme is that students should travel to and from College in a fashion that does not devalue the uniform, or the esteem of the College. Students are required to present themselves in appropriate dress within College at all times.

Failure to comply with uniform expectations will result in a telephone call to parents and a request that the correct uniform be brought into College. Some students may be sent home with parent permission, to change into the correct uniform.

Students who persist in failing to comply with uniform regulations will not be accepted on site.

Wearing a uniform helps to give all students a sense of belonging. It encourages the development of a proper pride in the College. A further practical advantage is that it avoids any competition in dress, which can lead to situations which are as expensive to parents as they are trying to the College. Governors have re-affirmed the requirement of a uniform at Horndean Technology College.

All uniform can be purchased from Skoolkit in Havant or on their website www.skoolkit.co.uk.

Parents who seek admission for their children are assumed to be fully aware of the College’s requirements on uniform, and to be fully supportive of them.


HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE UNIFORM

TROUSERS

Plain black full length classic style with waistband and zip. No cropped, cut-leg or ¾ length trousers, cords, chinos, jeans, ski-pants/leggings or skin-tight trousers (please note that other than from skoolkit, trousers sold in ‘schoolwear’ sections of other shops do not necessarily meet these requirements) Trousers must conceal underwear. Belts should be small, plain, black and simple/appropriate. Skirts have not been approved as part of this uniform.

SHIRTPlain white cotton shirts or long-sleeved shirt. The collar must be structured, buttoned to the top and able to accommodate the clip-on College tie (no blouses). Shirts must be worn ‘tucked in’. Various sizes available from Skoolkit but any supplier is acceptable. Underwear must be concealed.

JUMPERDark grey with V neck to be worn in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Either full or no sleeves acceptable; available from Skoolkit – various sizes available..

BLAZERNavy with College logo. Both male and female in various sizes available from Skoolkit. Blazers must be worn at all times unless a member of staff allows removal within a lesson.

TIE College tie, available from Skoolkit, must be worn at all times.

SOCKS Plain White, grey or black.

COATDark colours, warm and waterproof preferred. ‘Hoodies’, track suit tops and items with large logos, pictures, motifs, lettering etc. are not acceptable. For examples of appropriate coats please see the College Website.

HATS If required, hats and scarves are only to be worn on the way to and from College.

SHOES

Black soles and uppers, comfortable ‘school type’ – no trainers or sporting logos. All students have lessons in labs and workshops and are constantly going up and down stairs, therefore open-toed shoes, sling-backs and backless shoes are inappropriate and must not be worn. Shoes must have hard uppers (i.e. not canvas). No plimsolls. Heels should be no more than 4cm high. Trainers or other footwear are not permissible unless accompanied by a note from the Doctor for a medical condition or from a parent in an emergency. Boots are unacceptable, as are shoes unlaced/unfastened. Stiletto heels are prohibited by County Council regulations. For examples of appropriate footwear please see the College Website.

FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Polo shirt - royal blue with College logo - various sizes available from Skoolkit.Quarter zip sweatshirt - Navy with sky sides and College logo - various sizes available from Skoolkit. Shorts or Tracksuit trousers - navy.Socks - navy 3/4 length. Trainers - preferably non-marking soles. Football boots.

JEWELLERY

The wearing of jewellery in College can cause many problems, so we have adopted the following code of practice: A maximum of one small, plain stud in each earlobe. Earring/hoops, spacers, necklaces, bracelets, nose/tongue/eyebrow and other body studs, rings, bar-bells, etc. are inappropriate for College and are unacceptable; confiscation or removal will be required. Do not attend College at any time with freshly pierced body parts that undermine these expectations.

HAIR COLOUR/STYLE

Excessive styles that draw attention to the individual, bright, non-natural hair colours or highlights, patterns shaved into hair, beaded dreadlocks and braids are not appropriate for College. Hair bands or clips must be of a neutral colour and not of an excessive size.

MAKE-UP/NAIL VARNISH

Make-up is not considered appropriate whilst at College and the wearing of nail varnish or fake nails is not permitted. Students will be asked to remove anything considered inappropriate.


SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATION Religious Education forms an essential part of the curriculum for all students. They will study the beliefs and values of many world religions, with a particular emphasis on Christianity. All Teachers are expected to develop a sense of awe and wonder through their subjects.

In addition, opportunities are provided in tutorial time to discuss and reflect upon a wide range of values-led issues in order that students can offer reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and respect the views of others.

Horndean Technology College seeks to recognise that there is a spiritual dimension within each person. The spiritual development of a child relates to the inner life, the ability to reflect, and to know that there is something deeper and more enduring than the outward and the material. It is important to acknowledge that ‘spiritual’ is not synonymous with ‘religious’.

Moral development enables each child to build a framework of values which regulates personal behaviour through principles which are promoted in the life of the College; the College teaches those principles that separate right from wrong. Students are taught about British Values and are encouraged to consider how they can fully engage in our Rights Respecting ethos.

Social development encourages students to relate effectively to others, take responsibility, participate fully in the community and develop an understanding of citizenship. Moral and social development is closely related and depends upon the College fostering values such as honesty, fairness, respect for truth and justice and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These will be developed through the use of Restorative Justice techniques and through Thought for the Day.

Cultural development is concerned with both participation in and appreciation of cultural traditions. The College seeks to increase knowledge and awareness of the rich and diverse features of students’ own and other traditions as well as developing awareness of democracy and how this has shaped our history and values in modern Britain.

ASSEMBLIES AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIPParents shall have the right to withdraw their children from acts of collective worship and Religious Studies. The policies followed in the College mean that assemblies and Religious Studies lessons extend to all beliefs and cultures. Parents who are considering exercising this right are asked to contact the Headteacher in order to discuss their concerns.

HEADS OF HOUSE:

Athena - Miss Pollock

Cratos - Miss Gudgeon

Phoebe - Mr Finlay

Tyche - Mr Welch

Zelus - Mr Adams


ADMISSIONS POLICY 2018/2019Horndean Technology College (HTC) is an inclusive College, believes that all young people have the right to an education which develops each young person’s individual personalities and talents to the full and allows them to access an outstanding education, a right as stated in the UNCRC, Article 29 “Education should develop each child’s personality and talents to the full. It should encourage children to respect their parents, and their own and other cultures.”

Hampshire County Council is the admission authority for all community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools. The admission arrangements are determined by the County Council, after statutory consultations. The student admission arrangements to the ASD unit are operated separately from this policy by Hampshire County Council Children’s Department.

The County Council will consider first all those applications received by the published deadline of midnight on Tuesday 31 October 2017. Applications made after midnight on Tuesday 31 October 2017 will be considered after all on-time applications have been fully processed unless exceptional circumstances merit consideration alongside on-time applications. Letters to parents offering a secondary school place will be sent by the County Council on Thursday 1 March 2018.

THE PUBLISHED ADMISSION NUMBER (PAN) FOR HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE (HTC) FOR 2018-2019 IS 275

For the normal admission round, all preferences will be considered simultaneously and ranked in accordance with the admission criteria. If more than one school can offer a place, the parent’s highest stated preference will be allocated.

If the College is oversubscribed, places will be offered up to the published admission number (PAN) in the following priority order. Places for applications received after the deadline will be allocated using the same criteria.

1. Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. (see (v) in Definitions).

2. Children or families who have a serious medical, physical or psychological condition which makes it essential that the child attends HTC rather than any other. (Appropriate medical or psychological evidence must be provided in support.)

3. Children living in the catchment area of the College (see (ii) in Definitions).

a) Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see (iii) in Definitions) on the roll of the College who will still be on roll at the time of admission. [see 4(a) for additional children who may be considered under this criterion.]

b) Other children living in the catchment area of the College.

4. Children living out of the catchment area of the College:

a) Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see (iii) in Definitions) on the roll of the College who will still be on roll at the time of admission. [Where a sibling was allocated a place at the College in the normal admission round in a previous year because no places were available at the catchment College for their address, the application will be considered under 3(a) above, subject to the address being the same for both applications. In future normal admissions rounds a younger sibling will be considered to have been displaced where they were allocated a place at the College under this criteria as a consequence of their elder sibling’ displacement and the address remains same.]

b) Children who at the time of application are on the roll of a linked junior or primary school.

c) Children of staff (see (d) in Definitions) who have, (1) been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school in made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

d) Other children.


DEFINITIONS(i) This criterion provides priority for children who are (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with

accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). It can also be used for children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. An adoption order is an order under section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 or section 12 of the Adoption Act 1976. A ‘residence order’ is an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship order’ as an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians).

(ii) The child’s permanent residence is where they live, normally including weekends and during school holidays as well as during the week, and should be used for the application. The permanent address of children who spend part of their week with one parent and part with the other, at different addresses, will be the address at which they spend most of their time.

(iii) Sibling’ refers to brother or sister, half-brother or half-sister, adoptive brother or adoptive sister, foster brother or foster sister, step brother or step sister living as one family unit at the same address. It will also be applied to situations where a full, half or adoptive brother or sister are living at separate addresses. Criteria 3(a) and 4(b) include children who at the time of application have a sibling for whom the offer of a place at the preferred school has been accepted, even if the sibling is not yet attending.

(iv) ‘Staff’ includes all those on the payroll of the College. ‘Children of staff’ refers to situations where the staff member is the natural parent, the legal guardian or a resident step parent.

(v) A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(l) of the Children Act 1989). An adoption order is an order under section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. A residence order is an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a special guardianship order as an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians).

TIE-BREAKERIf the College is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories or subcategories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the College have priority. Hampshire County Council’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine distances (normally from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school office). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If it is still not possible to decide between two applicants who are equidistant then a random allocation will be made to allocate the final place. An explanation of the method of making random allocations is on the council website. This method of prioritising admissions will also apply to any ‘school specific’ criterion unless otherwise stated in the College’s brochure.

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGEADDITIONAL INFORMATION1. PUPILS WITH A STATEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OR AN EHCPThe governors will admit any pupil whose final statement of special educational needs or Education, Health & Care Plan ( EHCP) names the College. Where possible such children will be admitted within the PAN.

2. MULTIPLE BIRTHSWhere a twin or child from a multiple birth is admitted to a College under this policy then any further twin or child of the same multiple birth will be admitted, if the parents so wish, even though this may raise the number in the year group above the school’s PAN..

3. IN-YEAR FAIR ACCESS PLACEMENTS BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITYThe local authority must ensure that all pupils are placed in schools as quickly as possible. It may therefore sometimes be necessary for a pupil to be placed by the local authority, or a local placement panel acting on behalf of the authority, in a particular school even if there is a waiting list for admission. Such placements will be made in accordance with the provisions of the local authority’s In-Year Fair Access Protocol. The Protocol is based on legislation and government guidance.

4. SCHOOL CLOSURESIn the event of a school closure, pupils from the closing school may be given priority for any school nominated as the receiving school. Specific arrangements will be determined by the local authority in accordance with the School Admissions Code and will be published at the time for the specific schools affected.

5. WAITING LISTSWhen all available places have been allocated, waiting lists will be operated by schools on behalf of the local authority. Any places that become available will be allocated according to the criteria of the admission policy with no account being taken of the length of time on the waiting list of any priority order expressed as part of the main admission round. Fair Access admissions and school closure arrangements will take priority over the waiting list.

The waiting list will be reviewed and revised – • each time a child is added to, or removed from, the waiting list; • when a child’s changed circumstances affect their priority;

At the time of receiving an application decision from the county Council or a school, parents will be advised of the process for adding their child’s name to a school’s waiting list. Parents may keep their child’s name on the waiting list of as many schools as they wish.

The waiting list will be maintained until 31 August 2017, at which point all names will be removed. Should parents wish their child to be considered for a place at the school in the following school year they should complete and submit a fresh in-year application in the August preceding the new school year. Schools will send a decision letter within the first 10 days of the new term.

6. SCHOOL SPECIFIC CRITERIAGoverning bodies may apply to the Director of Children’s Services to include in their school policy a criterion which they regard as essential if children are to be treated fairly in relation to clearly defined local conditions. The application will cover both the substance of the criterion and its position in the order of priorities. In the event of such applications, the Director of Children’s Services will consult the Admission Forum and the criterion will then be determined by the Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services. Any changes after such determination will be authorised by the Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Executive Lead Member. Any criterion agreed under this category must be published in the school prospectus with its position within the admission priorities clearly indicated. It must be made clear that the criterion is school-specific.

7. ADMISSION OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL AGE GROUPParents can seek places outside their normal age group. Decisions will be made on the basis of the circumstances of each case; parents may be offered a place in another year group at the school.

8. LEGISLATIONThis policy takes account of all relevant legislation including the legislation on sex discrimination, race relations and disability, together with all relevant regulations and the School Admissions Code (published by the DfE in 2014).


ATTENDANCE POLICYRATIONALEHTC is committed to promoting the welfare of each child through regular College attendance. Every day lost to education can have a serious impact on a child’s attainment and overall progress in College. It is our duty to consistently strive to achieve a goal of 100% attendance for all children.

We are therefore fully committed to promoting College attendance by providing an environment and ethos where children feel safe and can build positive relationships with their peers and College staff. In return we expect parents to ensure that their child attends College regularly and punctually and that holidays in term time are avoided.

WHY ATTENDANCE IS SO IMPORTANT • Statistics show a direct link between under-achievement and absence below 95%.

• Regular attenders make better progress, both socially and academically.

• Regular attenders find school routines, school work and friendships easier to cope with.

• Regular attenders find learning more satisfying.

• Regular attenders are more successful in transferring between primary school, secondary school, and higher education, employment or training.

Ensuring your child’s regular attendance at school is the parents’ legal responsibility. Permitting absence from school without a good reason creates an offence in law and may result in prosecution. Persistent punctuality issues will be dealt with according to this attendance Policy.

SAFEGUARDINGYour child may be at risk of harm if they do not attend school regularly. The College will provide support and advice as appropriate with any attendance concerns as they arise and beyond. Failure to attend school on a regular basis will be regarded as a safeguarding matter and could lead to a referral to Children’s Services being made and the Inclusion Office being alerted.

PROMOTING GOOD ATTENDANCEWe aim to take a proactive, positive role to promoting good attendance. A system of rewards and personal monitoring has been established and may include the measures outlined below: • Certificate presented half-termly in assembly to the Tutor Group with the highest attendance. Additional merits awarded on bonus rewards days for excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Role of honour for 100% attendance on Year group notice board.

• Excellent attendance certificates presented in end of term celebration assembly.

• Certificate presented in end of term celebration assembly to the tutor group with the highest attendance for the term.

• Letters sent home to celebrate improved attendance.

AUTHORISED ABSENCEAbsence may be authorised in the following circumstances: • Illness.

• Medical or dental appointment.

• A day set aside for religious observance.

• Approved work experience (recorded as a ‘present’ mark).

• Absence following the death of a close family member.

Only the College can decide whether to accept the reason provided by the parent for absence and therefore whether to authorise it.


UNAUTHORISED ABSENCEThis is deemed to be absence from College for any period as a result of premeditated or spontaneous act by the students or parent or both. This includes parentally condoned absence. These may include:

• The student’s mother, father or guardian being ill.

• A student being used as a childminder.

• A student being used to support other members of the family.

• Family work patterns (shift work or occasional holidays).

• A parent’s desire for company.

• Indulging a child who wants to stay at home.

• A student’s birthday.

• Apathy on the part of the parent/guardian.

• Taking parental role, e.g. shopping, waiting at home for repair/service person to arrive.

• A parent’s inability to control the child.

• Hairdressing appointments, sunbeds, nail appointments.

• Child in paid work before the age of 16.

• Parents’ hostility towards College – a poor perception of education.

• Uneasy relationships with an institution representing ‘authority’.

Please see the full policy which can be found on the VLE for details of the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices.

HOLIDAY REQUESTSHolidays should not be taken in College time as this disrupts the learning of a child. Term time holidays will be marked as unauthorised. The College does recognise, however, that there may be exceptional circumstances where term time leave is unavoidable and essential and in these cases, absences may be authorised. Holidays for exceptional circumstances may be requested by using the Application for Leave of Absence due to Exceptional Circumstances form (from Student Support Services) and will be considered on an individual basis by the Headteacher or a representative. (See Hampshire County Council Code of Conduct Letter for parents and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-attendance for further details)

A school can, if needed, change an authorised absence to an unauthorised absence and vice versa if new information is presented. Any changes will be communicated to parents/carers. An example of this would be where a parent states a child is unwell but on return to school there is evidence they have been on holiday.

REGISTRATIONThe register is a legal document and it is the responsibility of the Teacher to ensure that the students are registered for the morning and afternoon session. All students must be registered in every lesson using the College system. Students must not mark the register themselves. Students on College-approved flexi-schooling programmes will qualify for authorised absence.


LATENESS • Punctuality is important; parents of any student who is regularly late can expect to be contacted by the College and will be required to make up the time after College.

• Students will be marked late if not actually in lesson for Period 1 at 8.30am and Period 5 at 1.20 pm.

• Morning registration closes at 9.00am. Students arriving before that time but after 8.30am will be marked as late (L). Students arriving after that time will be marked as absent for Period 1 with a (U) unauthorised code. The College reserve the right to mark persistent absentees as absent without authorisation if they arrive after 9am, according to the DfE guidelines.

• Parents will be contacted by letter or email at the end of a week where a student has been repeatedly late to College or lessons.

• Spot checks will be conducted periodically by Year Leaders and Leadership Team. Detentions will be set to address punctuality issues.

• Students that have been continually late to all period lessons will be placed on Punctuality Report for a period of time determined by the Year Leader. This report will be shown to all Teachers and parents alike to help improve the individual’s punctuality.

ABSENCE PROCEDURESTUDENTS • Students should arrive on site by 8.25am in time to start Period 1 at 8.30am.

• Students arriving late must go straight to Period 1 and be registered by the Teacher.

• Students arriving after Period 1 should sign in at Student Support Services. They should then go straight to their lesson.

• For any student not registered in the College after close of registration an absence notification from our Keep Kids Safe system will be issued to parents.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY (SEND)SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY STATEMENTHorndean Technology College (HTC) values the abilities and achievements of all its students, is fully inclusive and is committed to providing the best possible learning conditions for each student. This policy should read in conjunction with HTC’s Local Offer, which can be found on the College website.

THE SEN AIMS OF THE COLLEGE • To ensure that all students have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.

• To provide a differentiated curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs and ability.

• To ensure the rapid identification of all students requiring SEND provision as early as possible in their College career.

• To ensure that SEND students participate as much as possible in all College activities.

• To ensure that all parents of SEND students are partners in meeting the needs of their children in developing responsive and timely services. To ensure that SEND students are involved in decisions affecting their future SEND provision

• The diversity of the needs of children and young people is recognised and met through a range of flexible, responsive and varied provision.

• Following the 2014 Code of Practice, to take the graduated four point approach of assessing, planning, doing and reviewing SEND provision.

We recognise that many students will have special needs at some time during their College life. By implementing this policy statement, we believe students will be helped to overcome these difficulties. UNCRC Article 23 - Children who have any kind of disability should have special care and support, so that they can lead full and independent lives.

The SEND Policy incorporates matters relating to SEND in the College Development Plan and has close links with the College’s Equal Opportunities and Relationships Management policy. All staff within the College are fully informed regarding the SEND policy and developments and are committed to the SEND policy statement and principles as outlined above.


AREAS OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEED

Special educational needs and provision can be considered as falling under four broad areas:

1. Communication and interaction.

2. Cognition and learning.

3. Social, mental and emotional health.

4. Sensory and/or physical

A CHILD HAS LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IF HE OR SHE:

• Has a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of the same age.

• Has a disability which either prevents or hinders the child from making use of educational facilities of a kind provided for children of the same age in schools within the area of the Local Authority.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROVISION MEANS:

• For a child over two, educational provision which is additional to or otherwise different from, the educational provision made generally for children of the child’s age in maintained schools, other than special schools, in the area (Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2014).

It is important to note that children must not be regarded as having learning difficulties solely because the language or form of the home language is different from the language in which they are taught.

HTC will take due regard of the Special Needs Code of Practice when carrying out its duties towards all students with special educational needs and ensure that parents are notified when SEN provision is being made for their child. We believe that the needs of every child are best served by parents, teachers and students working together.

MORE ABLE STUDENTSmake the most of their abilities. The College is therefore committed to the further development of strategies which identify More Able students and provides the enrichment and stimulus they need. Strategies include accelerated learning and specific activities, such as the Summer School and various extra-curricular opportunities often alongside More Able pupils from our Primary Schools.


EXAM RESULTS 2017NB – 2017 RESULTS ARE NOT COMPARABLE TO PREVIOUS YEARS BECAUSE OF THE NEW 9–1 SCORING IN ENGLISH AND MATHS AND CHANGES TO TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS AND COURSEWORK


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