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How Will We Care for You at PA?

Starting at the Academy

We know that many of your children will have already visited the academy for dance and drama workshops or because you have other family members already attending. Some may have been involved in sports activities or come to see our very popular school pantomime. However, although moving from primary to secondary school is very exciting, it can also be a stressful time for students (and parents!). We aim to make this a happy time by doing all we can to make our new students feel secure and comfortable and to ensure that you have all the information you need to make a smooth start. In Y6 students can expect some visits from us to say hello, see how you are progressing and to plan for your child’s start at the academy. You will then be invited to an interview with a member of the senior leadership team. This helps us get to know you and your child, to start building the all important relationship between home and discuss any concerns you may to ensure that your child makes the best possible start. In June, our fun transition evening led by student ambassadors from the current year 7 is followed by a full day of activities which allows our students to experience a full day in the life of the academy, start to find their way around the building, make some friends and try out the all important school lunch!

Our Pastoral System

The Pastoral system is organized into Key Stages as follows: KS3 – Years 7,8,and 9 – cared for by Assistant Principal Ms Sheel KS4 – Y10 and 11 – cared for by Assistant Principal Ms Wells Each year has a Head of Year. The students in each year are divided into tutor groups of about 25 students which meet together every day with their tutor. The tutor will work with students on extra literacy and numeracy and will monitor progress and attendance. Once a week the year group will meet together for an assembly. Each year group also has a Student Support Mentor who looks after day to day issues of student wellbeing.

Code of Conduct

Our expectations of student behavior are very clearly laid out in the Paddington 10. These are on the wall in every classroom, in the student planners and part of the everyday language of the academy. We need your support if we are to be successful in maintaining the highest standards of work, behavior and appearance. The academy Blue Book outlines all our procedures and expectations in detail and is sent to parents each year. Please read it carefully. Our behaviour policy is clear and applied consistently around the academy by all members of staff. It also applies on school trips, and as students are travelling to and from the academy.

Anti Bullying

Every student has the right to learn and to feel safe, happy and secure in their learning environment. Therefore, we have a zero tolerance policy towards bullying. All incidents of bullying will result in immediate action and contact with home. Persistent bullies run the risk of permanent exclusion. Please let us know immediately if you have any reason to suspect your child has been the victim of bullying. Please also be aware that bullying may take place through text messages and social networking sites. Make sure you know who your child is making contact with in this way.

Attendance

We are proud that our attendance is consistently above the national average. However, our target for attendance is always 100%. Particularly at KS4, anything less that this will impact negatively on GCSE results at the end of Y11. Student learning is our absolute priority, so leave for students in term time is never granted except in cases of real and evidenced emergencies. We monitor attendance very carefully and will make lots of contact with home to improve standards and to celebrate success.

Learning Support Unit

The Learning Support Unit continues the education of students who are experiencing difficulties which mean they would otherwise be failing to learn. It helps student develop strategies to help them in the classroom and around the school and acts as a supportive base for the reintegration of students who are experiencing medical or personal and emotional difficulties.

Student with Medical Needs

Paddington Academy is an inclusive academy and has full accessibility for students with illnesses and disabilities. In order for us to take the best possible care of your child, parents of students with medical conditions are asked complete a Health Plan outlining the condition and any precautions which need to be taken in school. Medication that needs to be administered in school is stored in the school medical room and only given by a qualified first aider. We do not administer any medication which has not been prescribed by a doctor. Our school nurse is in school several times a week and is available to students who have questions or concerns. 

 


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