Welcome!Thursday 22 May 2014

“our future lies in the present”

Initial Thoughts and Actions – 25 Feb 2014Tremendous will to support Slough students to

succeed

Excellent work happening already in schools

Great platform for continued improvement

Massive potential to be outstanding

Another local school for Slough students (walk & cycle)

Meet the parents, students & visit primary schools

Recruit high quality staff

Use and enhance the local provision & expertise

Continued support by all SASH schools

X Build a new school

25 Feb 2014 - Where will the academy be in 2014?

Temporary site:

Very confident it will be at a

local Slough school

(unused space or port-a-cabins)

Or

Converted building within easy access of South-East Slough

Old TVU Site – The Clock House BuildingEasy access – A4!

On local bus route – 77,

Distance = 1.5 miles from Upton Court Road. (3 mins by car on a clear day, a 20 min walk or a 10 min cycle! )

Outdoor hard/green spaces

Ample indoor facilities

Timeline of Events – Temporary Building

May 2014 – Architects and Principal meet to discuss requirements

June 2014 – Finalise facilities required/provided.

July/August 2014 – Refurbishment of site

September 2014 – 1st until 5th staff organise learning spaces

Friday 5 September – Open Morning for parents’ and students’

Monday 8 September – Ditton Park Academy Opens to students in full academy uniform

Main Site (New Build) - 2015

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed for Castleview between the Education Funding Agency and Slough

Building works are being scheduled with the timeline for 300 students to occupy the school in Sept 2015

The build for 1100 students will be completed during the autumn term 2015.

Regular communication to keep you constantly updated via the website and the Principal’s Blog!

Location of the New Build

Views from our new location!

The foundations of the academy:

Self-Worth

Aspire

Success

Honesty

Why a Thinking School?Common outcomes reported by Thinking Schools:High levels of independent learning

Impact on academic attainment

Improved literacy and communication skills

High levels of motivation to learn and think

Impact on behaviour

Impact on attendance

Positive learning environment

One T&L language

We need to develop a culture that combines:

Highest standards - uniform, behaviour, work, self-discipline, manners and respect

Highest expectations - academic performance, skills development, attitude

Highest self-worth - university, skilled employment, apprenticeships

Highest quality - outstanding teaching and support

Uniform – Day wear Uniform - PE

Uniform ‘try-on’ and ordering will be on Thursday 10 July at Upton Court Grammar

School. Order forms and sizing will be issued on 1 July.

How are we going to do it? – the essential elements

Excellent Behaviour & Attendance

Fantastic Punctuality & Uniform

Quality of Work

Assessment Data

Independent Learning

High Expectations & Engagement

High Self-Worth

High Quality Teaching

Strong Staff and Student Work Ethic

Academy Day – over 58 hours of learning timeMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lesson 1 8.30 – 9.20 8.30 – 9.20 8.30 – 9.20 8.30 – 9.20 8.30 – 9.20

Lesson 2 9.20 – 10.10 9.20 – 10.10 9.20 – 10.10 9.20 – 10.10 9.20 – 10.10

Lesson 3 10.10 – 11.00 10.10 – 11.00 10.10 – 11.00 10.10 – 11.00 10.10 – 11.00

Break 1 (Hot) 11.00 – 11.30 11.00 – 11.30 11.00 – 11.30 11.00 – 11.30 11.00 – 11.30

AM /Assembly 11:30 - 11:50 11.30 – 11.50 11:30 - 11:50 11:30 - 11:50 11:30 - 11:50

Lesson 4 11:50 - 12:40 11:50 - 12:40 11:50 - 12:40 11:50 - 12:40 11:50 - 12:40

Lesson 5 12:40 - 1:30 12:40 - 1:30 12:40 - 1:30 12:40 - 1:30 12:40 - 1:30

Break 2 (Cold) 1:30 - 2:00 1:30 - 2:00 1:30 - 2:00 1:30 - 2:00 1:30 - 2:00

Lesson 6 2:00 - 2:50 2:00 - 2:50Enrichment2.00 – 3.40

2:00 - 2:50

Lesson 7 2:50 - 3:40 2:50 - 3:40 2:50 - 3:40

  Clubs Clubs Clubs

Limited ClubsStaff Meetings/CPD

School Events – 5.30pm

 

Meal Arrangements

1. Provided by a local school (SASH)

11am = Hot main meal1.30pm = Limited cold provision

This might require payment in advance to the academy. We will let you know!

2. Packed lunch from home (see academy policy)

Can be eaten at either break or a little bit in both

In support of these temporary arrangements a parent/carer must sign

their child up for half-term.

Curriculum – Thinking/Enquiry School

Maths – 5 periods, PE – 3 periodsEnglish – 5 periods, PSHE – 1

periodScience – 4 periods, RE – 1 periodMFL – 1 period, History – 2 periods

Geography – 2 periods, DT – 3 periods

Art – 3 periods, Music – 1 periodDrama – 1 period, TS – 1 period

Supported by state of the art ICT allowing 24/7 access, 1 to 1, BYOD provision

StaffEnglish/Literacy Co-ordinator – Miss

Cornford

Maths/HOY 7 – Mrs McKay

Science/PSHE/PTA – Mrs Hayer

Humanities/Student Voice – Mr Fenn

Art/Technology/Music – Miss Dawson

PE/Vice Principal – Mr McNab

Drama/MFL – p/t from another SASH school

Cover/Principal – Mr Caulfield

Personal Assistant– Ms Ross

Enrichment - Small school with lots of opportunities

Extended curriculum

Wednesday – periods 6&7

After school clubs – developed as staff skills identified

Trips and visits

Residential – Skiing, OAA, MFL, Sports Teams

Community involvement/support

Parents volunteering

Student peer mentoring

PTA – keen to encourage parents to help/support

At our academy we will...

Believe that students have the

UNENDING POTENTIAL to improve

Live THREE objectives:

1. You are unique. There is no one in the world like you - respect yourself!

2. Be self-directed.3.Take accountability for yourself, your actions and your future success!

We need to cultivate the qualities of character and mind that modern life demands:

Determination

Curiosity

Imagination

Disciplined thinking

Ability to engage in genuine debate

Confidence

Cope with all aspects of life

Transition Day (Year 6 into 7)

When: Tuesday 1st July (All Schools)

Where: Hosted by Langley Academy, Sixth Form Centre

9.00am – 2.20pm

Parents’ Information Event – 2.30pm at The Langley Academy, Main Hall

Collect your child from us first at the Sixth Form Centre

Tuesday 1 July 2014Entry to The Langley Academy is through

the side gate by the Sixth Form Centre via Green Drive. Late arrivals should use the main entrance/gate.

Arrive at 8.50am

Day of various activities so that we can get to know your child and they start to understand our expectations

Collection at 2.20pm from the sixth form centre

Parents Information Event at 2.30pm in The Langley Academy main hall – term dates, policies etc

Transition Paperwork

Forms for parent/carer to complete and return to us before or on Tuesday 1 July

If you need advice and guidance please ring or come into Upton Court where myself or Mr Caulfield can help!

The more information you provide the better we will be equipped to support your son/daughter

If any information changes (address, telephone numbers) please let us know asap

Parent Governors

Letter in the pack with a nomination form

One meeting every half-term for 2 hours – 5.15pm!

Term/Position lasts for 4 years

Additional committees are voluntary – admissions, disciplinary etc

Link to a role or T&L Community – LAC, SEN, H&S etc

Deadline is Friday 13 June at 1pm

Parents’ & Teachers’ AssociationLetter in pack with an expression of interest form

AGM – Thursday 18 September 2014 – 5pm

6 official meetings at the academy

Raise money to support children – trips, equipment etc

Organise and run events

Provide refreshments at academy events

Be supportive and pro-active in creating a community

Deadline is Friday 13 June 1pm

Next Steps

Re-furbish the existing building to become Ditton Park Academy

Recruit support staff – SEN, EAL, Admin, Premises

Provide opportunity for parents to purchase uniform – Thursday 10 July 4pm - 5.30pm (UCGS)

Order everything else needed to open a new school!

Complete our visits to Primary schools

Launch the Ditton Park Academy website & social media!

New Website – Ditton Park Academy

Our contact details:

Telephone

01753 - 522892

Email

ncaulfield@uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk

cmcnab@uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk

“our future lies in the present”