Redmoor Academy Information Booklet

2020-2021

“Striving for excellence, opportunity and success for all”

08.35am Students should be on site

08.40am - 9.00am Tutor Time

9.00am - 10.00am Period 1

10.00am - 11.00am Period 2

11.00am - 11.20am Break

11.20am - 12.20pm Period 3

12.20pm - 1.20pm Period 4

1.20pm - 2.00pm Lunch

2.00pm - 3.00pm Period 5

Term Dates 2020-21Dates are subject to change for all or specific year groups as part of national guidance resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic"

Autumn Term 2020Teacher Training Day: Monday 24th August 2020

School Opens: Tuesday 25th August 2020 Years 7 & 11Wednesday 26th August 2020 Whole School

August Bank Holiday: Monday 31st August 2020

Half-Term Break: Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2020

Teacher Training Day: Friday 20th November 2020

School Closes:: Friday 18th December 2020

Spring Term 2021Teacher Day: Monday 4th January 2021 School Opens: Tuesday 5th January 2021

Mid Term Break: Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2021

School Closes: Friday 26th March 2021

Summer Term 2021

School Opens: Monday 12th April 2021

May Day: Monday 3rd May 2021

Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2021

School Closes: Friday 9th July 2021

Times of the School Day

Telephone Numbers

Academy Address

Key Staff

Redmoor Academy Wykin Road Hinckley Leicester LE10 0EP

Principal Mr NicolleVice Principal Mrs HickmanAssistant Vice Principal SENDCO Mrs O’KeeffeAssistant Vice Principal Mr KimberAssistant Vice Principal Mrs GroocockAssistant Vice Principal Miss WilsonAssistant Vice Principal Mrs Jenkins Assistant Vice Principal Mrs NicholsBusiness Manager Mrs Sulley

Attendance Mrs Stanhope

Year ManagersYear 7 Mrs E GreenYear 8 Miss WoodwardYear 9 Mrs AtkinsonYear 10 Miss GreenYear 11 Mrs Buckingham

Behaviour Support Team Mrs MoretonMr BarrsMiss Phillips

Progress Leader Mr Jarvis

School 01455 230731Absence Line 01455 890559e-mail address office@redmooracademy.org

Problem Who and Where

I am late If you arrive after 9.00am report to the Student Reception and sign in. If you arrive after 08.40am go to your normal tutor room where you will be marked as late. If this happens more than once you will be given a standards detention at break time.

Am absent / have been absent Parent or Carer should phone the school on the morning of every day that you are absent and say what is wrong with you. Please use the absence hotline (01455) 890559. Alternatively you could contact us via parentmail.

Any prolonged absences must be supported with evidence of either a medical appointment/ hospital appointment or a prescription for medication.

Have an external appointment (for example, doctor or dentist)

Bring a letter from your Parent / Carer giving the date and time of your appointment, show it to your tutor who will sign to confirm that they have seen this letter. When you need to leave, take your letter to the Student Reception (in the Zone) and either: 1) receive a blue pass out if you are leaving on your own or 2) sign in/out and wait to be collected by a parent/carer.

I would like to take a holiday during term.

Holidays during term time are not authorised unless in exceptional circumstances and attendance is closely monitored. Therefore, holiday requests during term time can no longer be authorised by the Principal unless there are exceptional circumstances or the trip is of a high educational value. A request form can be found online which can either be emailed or handed in.

What to do if?

Have to take any medicineMedicines or tablets that have to be taken during the school day must be given in at Student Reception, labelled clearly with the student’s name / tutor group and dosage, together with the letter of authority from the parent / carer, a copy of which can be obtained from the Student Reception.

Lost / forgotten my locker key Go to Student Reception as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to remember your locker key every day. It will cost £5 if you need us to order you a replacement key.

Have no money / credit for food

Speak to your tutor, or go to Student Reception.

I have lost something Retrace your steps. If not found ask at Student Reception or the PE department for PE kit.

I don’t feel well or get hurt You should go to Student Reception if you are not well enough to be in school. The First Aid team will also be available for emergencies.

I have a personal problem that I want to talk about

Speak to any member of staff you feel able to discuss it with or ask to see the school nurse.

I am being bullied or know someone else who is

Tell somebody – a friend or an adult immediately.

I have forgotten my Homework or PE kit

Inform your class or PE Teacher.

You should write down ALL subject homework you are given and the date it is due in. You should make any appropriate comments about your work.

Any comments from staff must be signed by your parents to acknowledge they have read them. Parents/carer should sign your student organiser each week to show they have seen it. A C1 detention will be issued if your organiser is not signed.

Your tutor will check your organiser regularly to see that it is being used correctly.

Remember:

● If you lose your organiser you must go to the library to purchase another.

● If you deface your organiser in any way you will be expected to buy a replacement. This includes writing on the cover or damage to the planner.

You must:● Have your organiser ready for each lesson.

● Write down the homework clearly: which subject, what is to be done and when it is to be done by. (If you need help ask your teacher.)

● Ask for help or advice if there is anything you are unsure about – you should do this well before the date the homework is due in.

● Ask your parent / carer to read any comments, reply if appropriate and sign to say you have read it.

● Ask your parent / carer to write a note in your organiser if there is a reason why homework has not been completed. This should be shown to the appropriate subject teacher.

● Find out what homework has been set and try to do it if you have been absent. Help out an absent friend by collecting homework sheet or tasks for him / her.

● Try to show your work to your parents / carers and explain what you have been doing.

● Always try to complete you homework to the best of your ability and also make sure it is neatly presented.

How To Use Your Student Organiser

Uniform at Redmoor

We have a very successful uniform policy which is strongly followed by all students. Every student is expected to wear the Redmoor Academy uniform in line with our successful policy.

Black Jacket with academy logo, must be purchased from suppliers, the badge cannot be purchased separately.

White Shirt in a traditional style which can be short or long sleeved and worn with Redmoor tie. Fitted shirts are not appropriate.

Clip-on Tie - Burgundy with a grey stripe. Will be presented to the student by Redmoor Academy.

Trousers - Plain dark charcoal trousers of a conventional design (no jeans, jean style/cords, ski pants, leggings/skinnys, combat style or fashion trousers).

Please check with the Academy if unsure, as often shops will advertise trousers as ‘school uniform’ when they are not suitable for Redmoor students.

Skirts - Charcoal pleated – knee length (one design only so must be purchased from suppliers).

Shorts - tailored school grey shorts can be bought from approved retailers only and worn in the second half of the summer term.

V-Neck Jumper - (optional) grey with burgundy stripe at the neck and logo (must be purchased from suppliers).

Belt - plain black only – no large buckles or fashion/branded belts.

Footwear - Sensible plain all black footwear (preferably shoes) with no logos or coloured soles.

Socks - Smart plain black, grey or white.

Plain black tights.

Bags - Traditional style school bag able to fit everything a student needs. No small handbags.

Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly named. If you are unsure of the suitability of any items of uniform, please contact the Academy before you purchase it. We will be happy to advise you, as what shops say is acceptable uniform, is often not the case. Jewellery is not appropriate for wearing in school and is, therefore, not allowed. The exception to this is that one pair of plain stud earrings are allowed (one in each ear) and watches may also be worn. Other body piercings eg tongue are not appropriate for school and students will be asked to remove them. Please only get piercings done right at the start of the summer holidays as they often take weeks to heal and will not be allowed in school if they are not simple stud earrings.

For Physical EducationEssential Wear

Shorts - plain black of a traditional style. Not lycra shorts.

Skorts - black (may have initials printed)

Polo Shirt - Maroon, embroidered with the PE department crest (must be purchased from suppliers).

Games Shirt - Maroon & black rugby style (must be purchased from suppliers).

Trainers - Separate trainers for indoor use but must be supportive sports trainers, no pumps, converse, vans or similar (Non-marking soles).

Football Boots - Boots (moulded or studs) for outdoor use.

Socks - Long black plain football socks for outdoor use, short plain white or plain black socks for indoor use.

Shin Pads - Any make/design essential for football and hockey.

Optional wear

Hoodie - Maroon, specific to Redmoor (must be purchased from suppliers). Tracksuit Bottoms - Plain black with no logos.

Black Sports Leggings - not fashion leggings (can be purchased from supplier)..

Base Layer - Top or bottom layer may be worn under PE kit. Black only.

GCSE PE Kit is shown in black

Please Note: All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.

Uniform Price Guide

Uniform List - Price Guide

Jacket with Logo*£29.99

Charcoal Trousers£15.99

Charcoal Skirt*From £15.99

Clip on tie*£5.00

V neck jumper (optional)*From £17.99

PE

Embroidered Polo Shirt*

From £13.50

Games Shirt* From £19.99

Sport ShortsFrom £8.50

Hockey or Football SocksFrom £4.50

Hoody (personalised)From £15.00

Kit Bag £15.00

Items marked * are only available from our suppliers - Swifts the Uniform People or Hole in the Wall. Above is an indication of

the cost of the essential uniform.Items not marked with * may be purchased from any uniform

supplier providing they are as described.Prices are subject to change.

What is the Redmoor DNA?

What is the Redmoor DNA?The Redmoor DNA is a core of 7 character traits that we expect all of you, as Redmoor students, to develop, refine and exhibit each and every day during your five years of study with us.

By being resilient, engaged, dedicated, motivated, organised, optimistic and responsible, you will develop into well-rounded, knowledgeable and successful young adults who will thrive at school with us and in your future lives.

These qualities were chosen by our students and you must strive to uphold them in everything that you say and do.

The Redmoor

DNAHomework

House Participation

Attitude andCharacter

Wider Life

School Community

ExtraCurricular Activities

Classwork

Positive attitude leads to excellence.How will you develop your Redmoor DNA?You will be expected to work hard to develop and show off your DNA traits. Do this by:

★ Approaching and participating in your academic studies, both in school and at home, with effort and determination

★ Completing homework and revision to the best of your ability

★ Behaving well and participate fully in the school community

★ Taking pride in and participating with the House system’s events and competitions

★ Engaging with the extra curricular activities on offer to enrich your character and your knowledge.

How to demonstrate your Redmoor DNA.

In your lessons...As experts in education, we know what makes students successful and the big secret is… EFFORT. That’s why we expect our students to work hard in every lesson. Showing the Redmoor DNA in class means that you will:

● Take pride in your work● Complete it with detail and depth● Be able to work independently

without over-relying on your teacher● Participate fully● Show resilience (a never give up

attitude) when faced with challenging work

Demonstrating your DNA will help you earn classwork effort scores of As and Bs on your school reports, house points and praise. You’ll also be making yourselves successful students and building skills for life.

Put in the effort to reach the top of the success iceberg.

Pride in work Detail and depth

Innovative and creative

Homework of

a high standard

Thrives independen

tly

Full participation

Motivated by challenge

In your independent studies...Again, we expect you to put maximum EFFORT into your independent learning (homework and all of the extra things you might do to extend your knowledge and skills).

● Do your homework on time every week● Don’t rush it● Complete it to the best of your ability● Take pride in your presentation ● Use methods of revision that will help you to

best store the knowledge and retrieve it at a later date

By doing this you will be on your way to achieving As for effort with your homework and receiving lots of house points. Remember, failing to hit these standards will result in sanctions being given.

All Redmoor there is an expectation that all students give maximum effort to all the work they complete. We know students who try their best and have good attitude, make the best progress.

The curriculum at Redmoor means you will study a breadth of subjects in detail and depth. The knowledge you learn in your lessons will be important throughout your 5 years at Redmoor and beyond. We need you to remember knowledge in year 7 that will be built on in lessons until your leave Redmoor at the end of year 11. Your teachers will plan lessons to help you do this. But you also need to do this independently at home.

It is important that we review knowledge. Below are some top tips to how you can do this over your time at Redmoor.

How we learn at Redmoor

Why reviewing your learning is so important

As soon as we are told a new piece of information, most of that information is ‘lost’ and forgotten. Hermann Ebbinghaus found that repeating information helps us remember more of it.So we need to be reviewing and going over what we learn in order for us to remember and be able to use the information after a period of time has passed.

Below are 6 top tips of how to continuously review and consolidate what you have learnt.

Common methods of review that are the LEAST effective:

● Highlighting key points● Re-reading ● Summarising texts

Retrieval practice

Testing what you know is a powerful tool in revision; the effort to remember something really strengthens your memory. Apps such as Memrise and Quizlet allow you to use or create your own quizzes based on topics. Create them, test yourself or get someone to test you. It works!

Retrieval practice is something you will find in your lessons across the school, often at the start of a lesson

Flash cards

Simply create questions on one side, answers on the other. Colourcode the cards for specific topics. Post it notes can be useful forkeywords and timelines.Once you have created your flash cards, you need to think about how you will use them effectively. One way is the Leitner method.

Effort

Progress

Spacing and interleaving

When revising you should avoid ‘cramming’ andrevising a big chunk of topic one after the other. Instead, you should revise ‘chunks’ of a topic forsmall amounts of time (15-30 minutes) and then move onto another ‘chunk’ from a differenttopic.

Eg. topic 1 cells, topic 2 digestive system. This will improve your memory!

Cornell Notes

This method can be used in your revision books as a great method to get you to ‘think’ about your revision. Simply split your page into 3 sections as shown on the diagram below: • Note Taking • Key words / concepts • Summary

Transform it

Graphic organisers are a great way of ‘transforming’ your notes/information into visual revision topics.

How to use:1. Timelines. E.g. create a timeline to explain the chronological plot of a text in English

2. Comparing ideas:Create a Venn diagram to show the difference and similarities. Eg in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in science

3. Concept Mapping: At the end of a week, mind map all you can remember about a topic and link areas together.

Dual coding

Dual coding is the process of combining verbal materials with visual materials.

Simply take information that you are trying tolearn, and draw visuals to go with it

We know working hard and good effort leads to great success and progress in school. As part of Redmoor DNA we expect all students to put maximum effort in to all of your work in class and at home.

Some of the methods here will help you with your work at home.

How we learn at Redmoor

Make sure that you take pride in your work and its presentation. Follow these rules at all time:

1. Do not doodle anywhere on or in your school exercise books, planner, knowledge organiser or red homework book.

2. Write neatly and carefully in black or blue ink only.3. All drawings as well as work on maps, graphs, diagrams and on music paper should be done

in pencil.4. If you make a mistake, cross it out neatly with a single line. Mistakes in pencil should be

rubbed out carefully with a clean rubber. Do not use correcting fluid. 5. Proofread all of your written work carefully, looking for errors with your spelling, punctuation

and grammar. 6. When written work is done on a computer, use the spell checker to make sure that your

spelling is accurate.

Take pride in your work and its presentation:

1. Write the full date on the right-hand side of the page at the beginning of each piece of work and underline it neatly.

2. Show whether your work has been done in class, or at home, by writing classwork or homework at the top of the page.

3. In MFL lessons, remember to write the date in the language you are studying. 4. All pieces of work should have a title, underlined once with a ruler.5. Write against the margin where you are using ruled pages. 6. Maps and diagrams should have a title and key. 7. Write the question number in the margin if appropriate. 8. Look ahead to the end of the end of the line to see if your writing will fit. Start a word on the

next line if you need to rather than squashing it in or splitting it. 9. When you have finished a whole piece of work, rule it off.

10. Use all of your page and avoid starting a fresh one for every new lesson.

Follow these guidelines for setting out your work:

Sp Spelling mistake

^ Missing word / letter

O (circling on your work) Capital letters / punctuation(full stops, commas, apostrophes etc)

~~~~~~ (your work is underlined) Unclear / poorly worded

// New paragraph needed

th Use a thesaurus

Literacy marking codes:

How we learn at Redmoor

DIRT (Dedicated Improvement and Reflectiontime)

When you receive feedback from your teachers, you willbe expected to make improvement to your work. You shouldapproach your work with the following mindset:

“If it’s not excellent, it’s not finished!”

In your knowledge organiser packs, you will find a purple pen. You will use the purple pen to improve your work and for you to see the progress you have made. The teacher’s feedback will help you to make your work excellent.

The process will be:1. You will complete the work to the best of your ability2. Your teacher gives you feedback that will mean you can improve your work3. You will given time to improve your work for you to move your work towards excellence

Parents and CarersTip to help your child with learning at home:

★ Try to provide a suitable place and right equipment for your child to complete their homework

★ Take an interest in what your child is learning about★ Take an interest in how well they did in previous homework. Give praise for

praiseworthy effort! ★ Help your child find information using their books and other resources. Try

not to do it for them!★ Encourage your child to read out loud. Reading is an essential skill for leaning.★ Keep an eye on how much your child is reading by checking and signing their

reading log in this planner★ Help with spelling, punctuation and grammar★ Reward your child for completing homework tasks★ Encourage your child to explain their homework to you. Discussion often

helps understanding

How we learn at Redmoor

KS3 Homework

At Redmoor, we feel it is important to support you as students in making excellent progress. Knowledge organisers put together the most important information you need to know for your subjects. They also make sure you have lots of knowledge to make you successful in life. Over time, you will build up a core bank of facts, quotations and vocabulary that will help you to excel in exams and understand the world around you. Your teachers will guide you in what to memorise.

At the beginning of the academic year, you will be given a folder with your knowledge organiser pack. In this pack, you will find all of your knowledge organisers for the first term, an exercise book to show your practising of the knowledge and a purple pen for improvements to your work. The folder MUST be brought to school EVERY day or an automatic C1 sanction will be issued.

Your homework every week will be based around your knowledge organisers. The homework will need to be completed in the red exercise book given to you, with the subject and the title. Your teachers will then give you a quick quiz based on the knowledge learnt.

You are expected to spend the following time on your learning of the knowledge each week:

Year 7 and 8: 20 minutes for each subjectYear 9: 30-40 minutes for each subject per week

KS4 Homework

Using the key revision skills you have built up during KS3, you will be set homework to prepare and support you with your GCSE courses. Your homework will be focused on both the content and skills needed to succeed in your GCSEs. Some subjects will be using knowledge organisers, as this is an excellent way for you to accumulate knowledge. At GCSE, you should expect to spend more time on homework, which is an investment in your future success.

Homework at Redmoor

Borrowing booksPlease hand in your book at the counter. You can borrow the book for up to two weeks. We will stamp the date due back in the front of the book.

Longer loansYou can keep your book longer than two weeks by having it re-stamped at the issues desk.

Returning booksPlease wait at the desk until a Librarian has cleared your book. Books should not be replaced in the Library before registering back in.

Overdue itemsThere is a two week period after the return date, where fines will not be incurred. After this time fines are charged at 50p for the first week and 10p for each following week the book is overdue. Fines can be paid via Parentmail or cash.

Essential Equipment required for ALL students

● Black pen● Pencils● 30cm Ruler● Protractor ● A compass● Rubber● Pencil Sharpener● Purple pen● Scientific calculator, available on Parentmail in September approx £7.00● Coloured crayons● Student Organiser● Knowledge Organiser

All equipment, apart from calculators, is available from Mrs Barnes in the Library.

Using the Library

The Redmoor Academy Shop

School Shop Price Guide 2020-21 CostBooks - Plain paper £0.60Books - Prep £0.20Books - Vocab £0.20Books - Notebooks £0.40Compass £0.35

Exam Pack (clear pencil case, pen, pencil, ruler, protractor, rubber, compass, pencil sharpener) £1.50

Felt Tips £2.50Glue Sticks £0.70Highlighters (pack of 4) £1.00Pencils £0.10Pencil crayons £1.20Pencil Sharpeners £0.30Pens - Biro £0.15Pen - Purple £0.30Pens - Handwriting (Blue) £0.30Pens - Verona (Black) £0.30Post-it Notes (pack of two) £0.50Project folders £0.20Protractors £0.15Record Cards £0.60Rubbers £0.10Rulers - 15cm £0.15Rulers - 30cm £0.30Rulers - folding £0.80

Stationery Pack (pencil case, pen, pencil, purple pen, ruler, rubber, protractor, glue stick, scissors, pencil sharpener, coloured pencils)

£3.50

Prices are subject to change

The Academy shop is located in The library and stocks items you need for your lessons. It is open during the school day at break and lunch.

Redmoor’s House System

There are six or seven houses in each year group, all named after types of tree.

● Ash● Beech● Elm● Oak● Maple● Poplar● Willow

BRONZESILVER

GOLDPLATINUM

DIAMOND

For your house team:Throughout the year at Redmoor you will take part in house initiatives and competitions as a tutor group and with members of your house in other year groups. We have house competitions every Friday - from code breaking to benchball - as well as many big house sporting events like cross country and sports day. By taking part in these events, you will learn all about the value of teamwork and the importance of being part of a strong house community. You will also develop your personal, social and leadership skills - all while having fun!

All of these points, as well as your individual totals, are added together and leaderboards are updated weekly. Houses within each year group compete to win the house cup for your year group and the Redmoor Academy Shield.

Demonstrating the DNA will earn you rewards...For you:Every point you earn is added to your individual total. You will be rewarded personally for your efforts.

● Two ‘Students of the Fortnight’ will be given chocolates for the highest house points totals

● You can earn your Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Platinum House Awards. Each level of award earns you a praise letter home, a certificate and a prize including Jump-the-Q passes and raffle tickets for a half-termly prize draw!

● A FREE place on an end of year trip for our top 40 house points collectors across all year groups.

Your points will also count towards your house’s total!

When you demonstrate the Redmoor DNA (in your academic work, your

extra-curricular activities or your contributions to the school

community) we will award you house points (full details are on

the following page). These points unlock rewards for you

and for your house team.

Reward.. Value How to Earn

Redmoor DNA 1 For demonstrating the Redmoor DNA’s character traits In your class work or homework.

Effort 1 For taking pride in your work / adding depth and detail / working independently to complete a task without relying too heavily on the teacher. You are showing the Redmoor DNA by being engaged and dedicated.

Contributing to class discussion 1 Making a valuable contribution to class discussion. For example, by asking a thoughtful question, by

extending your thinking or by demonstrating your knowledge. This shows you are motivated to join in.

Attitude to Learning 1 For showing an excellent attitude to learning and your dedication to your studies in a lesson. For example,

by participating fully in the lesson activities or by being really motivated by challenge.

Fortnight Focus 1 Your tutor will award this if you meet the focus for the fortnight.

Resilience 1For having a ‘never give up attitude’. For example, you might have completed a task you found challenging,

or tackled extension work. You will have kept working hard to try and solve the problem or complete the work to overcome your difficulties.

Act of Kindness 2

You could earn this by being kind to another student - either by helping them out in lesson with their work - or by lending equipment without having to be prompted by a teacher. This could also be awarded for those of you who help each other out in the corridors (helping new students find their classes) or by assisting a

teacher. It shows us you are responsible.

Extra Curricular Activity 2

Taken part in a lunchtime club or P6 (after school) activity e.g. sports clubs training, STEM clubs, art clubs, rockschool and sport fixtures? Earn two house points for being a dedicated, motivated and organised

member of Redmoor’s community.

Excellent Piece of Work 3

If you produce an excellent piece of work during a lesson or over a series of lessons (including homework) you might be awarded this. The work should be above the regular standard, showing depth and detail.

Again, show us that you are dedicated and motivated.

Target Met 3 When you meet your target on an assessment you will be rewarded for your effort.

Responsibility / Citizenship 5 If you have contributed to the wider community outside of school you might earn this. You might have

participated in a sport or hobby, or volunteered their time to help others.

Representing the School 5 Earn 5 points if you’ve represented the school at a competition or event e.g. competition and events

outside of Redmoor or have helped out at Open Evening or Parents’ Evening.

Target Exceeded 5 For exceeding your target on an assessment.

Private Reading 10 For...

Pastoral / SLT Reward 10 This will be used by your Year Manager or member of SLT when you have shown significant improvement

in your effort and attitude over a prolonged period of time.

School Performance 10 Earn 10 points if you rehearse for and then participate in a musical concert or in a drama production at the

school.

10 HP Competition 10 Every now and again we give 10 points to those of you who’ve taken part in a whole school competition,

baked a cake for a charity bake sale or won the best dressed prize on a charity non-uniform day.

25 HP Competition 25 You might earn 25 points for taking part in a whole school competition and coming first.

Subject Star Award 25 To earn this ultimate subject award, you need to demonstrate a sustained amount of phenomenal effort in

the classroom over a duration of time (not just for one piece!).

DNA Character Awards

50, 75 or 100 Complete the character awards at Delta, Nu and Alpha level to earn these house points.

A Guide to House Points

The DNA Character Awards- New for 2020!

The Redmoor DNA

Character Awards

Resilient You keep trying. You don’t give up. You bounce back

stronger.

EngagedThe engaged mind stays

sharp. Be engaged in the here and now.

DedicatedThe key to success is to

focus on goals, not obstacles.

MotivatedThe distance between

your dreams and reality is called action.

Organised‘Organising is what you

do before you do something, so that when

you do it, it is not all mixed up’ .

OptimisticIf you don’t like

something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you

think about it.

ResponsibleLearning is a part of failure. Failure is the

route to success.

Develop the Redmoor DNA Character: think hard, work hard, go far

What are the DNA Character Awards?We believe that each and every one of you has the Redmoor DNA. The Character Awards are your opportunity to develop and showcase your individual skills and talents, both inside and outside of school. They are a brilliant opportunity for you to step outside of your comfort zone, learn something new and grow as a person. The 3 stages to the awards are:

★ Step 1: Delta DNA Award★ Step 2: Nu DNA Award★ Step 3: Alpha DNA Ambassador Award

All you have to do is complete 10 tasks for each level of award (they become more demanding as you strengthen your DNA character). You must collect evidence to show how you’ve completed the task and record which strand(s) of the DNA you’ve hit. Once complete, you’ll need to show your signed off log to your tutor and then submit your final application via Google Forms.

If successful, you’ll be awarded an enamel pin badge for your blazer and house points (50 for Delta, 75 for Nu and 100 for Alpha). These awards will be celebrated publicly in school.

Delta

Nu

AlphaWe’ve borrowed the names for these awards from the

Greek alphabet’s words for the letters D, N and A.

Class Charts is an online system which teachers use to track achievement and behaviour throughout the school day. Your positive and negative behaviour points are shared with you in real-time as they are issued by staff.

We would like you to monitor this and to make sure if you get a detention you do not forget to go. Students all have a login and you can download an app so you can monitor it on your phone. Your parents will also have access to this and tutors will discuss your points with you. You can access class charts via our website.

The live activity feed will look like this like this but will only be for you. You can also

see a chart showing a break down of your

behaviour.

Achievement and Behaviour System

Helping Students to Improve

At Redmoor we have very high expectations of how students should behave. To support students to meet our high expectations it is sometimes necessary to put students on to a behaviour report. You can be put on report to your tutor, the Behaviour Support Team, your Year Manager or to SLT. The majority of students never go onto a behaviour report. You will be put onto a behaviour report to your tutor if you receive 10 negative behaviour points on Class Charts in 6 weeks. Targets are set together and monitored for two weeks. You have to look after your report and give it to your teachers at the start of each lesson. Your parents have to sign it at home and you have to show it to your tutor at the agreed time. These supportive measures are here to help you to improve so you can meet your full potential at Redmoor.

Head of Year DetentionThis sanction will incur a 45 minute detention on a Wednesday, starting at 3pm. Parents will be notified on Class Charts and by telephone or email.

Behaviour Reports

KS4 Progress ReportsKS4 Progress ReportWe have the highest expectations of our students so those whose effort in class and with homework is falling short of this might be placed on Progress Report for a minimum 3 week period to either their tutor, Year Manager or member of SLT. The Progress Report is designed to support Year 10 and 11 students in reaching their potential by improving their attitude towards their academic studies. It is only with sustained effort, and the support of both home and school, that success can be achieved.

When a student on Progress Report does not display the Redmoor DNA and meet the teacher’s expectations in class or with homework, a same-day after school sanction will be given as explained below. This will be communicated with parents / carers via Class Charts.

● A 30 minute after school detention for receiving a score of 1 on the report● A one hour after school detention for receiving a score of 0 or more than one 1

After School Detentions

SLT DetentionThis sanction is for an hour and is held on a Thursday, starting at 3pm. Parents will be notified on Class Charts and by telephone or email.

Mobile Phones

Personal Appearance

Any items that are potentially harmful to any member of the school community should not be brought into school. These items include:

● Chewing gum● Fizzy drinks including high energy drinks● Glass bottles including perfume bottles● Aerosol cans including deodorants● Correction fluid and permanent markers● Expensive items and unnecessary money● Cigarettes, matches, lighters, vapes and vape liquid● Any items that are illegal to possess or carry

These items would be removed from students and parents/carer informed as well as sanctions being put in place. Items may be destroyed or parents/carers asked to collect them.

● Mobile phones are allowed in school but should be switched off and not be out in lessons unless a member of staff gives permission.

● No photos or videos should be taken of staff or students without permission.

● No school related images or videos should be uploaded onto personal social media eg Photos of students in Redmoor Uniform.

● KS3 students should wear no makeup or fake nails and only clear nail varnish. Natural hair colours only if hair is dyed. Students will be asked to remove any of the above.

● KS4 Natural looking minimal make up only and natural looking eyebrows. No fake nails and only clear nail varnish.Natural hair colours only if hair is dyed. Students will be asked to remove excessive make up.One pair of plain stud earrings (one in each ear) are permitted for students. Any other piercing is not allowed and you will be asked to remove it. Remember all jewellery must be removed for PE.

Banned Items at Redmoor Academy

Mobile Phones

Personal Appearance

Redmoor Academy is opposed to bullying and any form of behaviour which causes pain or distress to another person.

Remember:

● You have a right to be safe!● Nobody has the right to make you unhappy!● If you are being bullied or know that someone is being bullied

tell someone● It is not your fault● Keeping quiet gives bullies power● By just telling someone you can take that power away● Remember it is the bully that has the problem and not you!● Bullies need help!

Definition – Bullying is the deliberate, persistent targeting of an individual or group.

Bullying can be:

You have a right to feel safe and happy at Redmoor Academy.

Talk to a member of staff, a school ‘Peer Mentor’, the school nurse, your friends, a trusted adult or your parents.

All incidents will be treated seriously and appropriate action will be taken.

Remember all students have signed an Anti-Bullying Agreement.

Physical pushing, kicking, hitting or any use of violence

Verbalname-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, threatening, teasing about someone’s race, gender, size, performance, looks, background etc

Emotional & Online

excluding, tormenting, being unfriendly, looks, silence, staring, texting, Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat etc.

Anti-Bullying Statement

I agree to try my best to develop the Redmoor DNA in class and with my homework. Should I be given a sanction, I will follow the detention etiquette stated above.

Student: ____________________ Parent / carer: _______________________

Student contract.

Redmoor DNA Code of Conduct

Below Our Expectations ● Late to school / lessons● Lack of equipment for class● Lack of care and / or effort● Little or ‘just enough’ work● HW late or of poor quality● Passive / disruptive / poor behaviour● Disengaged in lessons ● Cs and Ds on school reports and

failed daily reports

Redmoor DNA● On time ● Prepared to learn ● Pride in work and tries hard ● Detail and depth ● HW done well and handed in on time● Works independently● Participates appropriately and shows

dedication and motivation ● As and Bs on school reports

The Redmoor DNA:1. I will seek to develop and display the Redmoor DNA at school.

2. I will aim to participate fully, without disruption, in class.

3. I will try my hardest to approach my lessons with a motivated attitude.

4. I will endeavour to complete all homework in detail and depth and to the best of my ability and to submit it on time.

5. I understand how I will be rewarded when I show my Redmoor DNA.

Redmoor’s Detention Etiquette Expectations:1. I will attend my detention on the day of the sanction and no later than the following day. I

understand that failure to do so will result in an upscaled detention.

2. It is my responsibility to remember to attend.

3. I will be silent throughout the detention and will make sure that I have a task to complete or revision to do during my detention time..

4. I will not bring food into the detention nor collect my lunch before I attend.

5. I will not argue with any member of staff.

When the decision is taken to close the Academy before the start of the school day, this information will be communicated through: -

● Messages broadcast by the following radio stations:

Radio Leicester (104.9 FM) Fosseway Radio (107.9 FM)

● A recorded answer phone message available on the main school number (01455 230731) after 7.30 am subject to the Academy premises being accessible.

● The academy website www.redmooracademy.org

● School Facebook and Twitter sites.

A message will also be sent home via Parentmail.

School Learning AreaAs part of our Trips and Visits policy we have established a School Learning Area for

any activities that take place regularly during the school day and are part of our normal curriculum. These activities are normally limited to within a 3 mile radius of

the school but there are named exceptions to this for frequently used sporting venues and these are listed in our procedure document. Such activities can include,

but are not limited to, sporting fixtures, visits to local schools, cinema trips, public surveys etc. As such, activities that fall under this category do not require parental

consent, although parents will always be notified in advance.

Additionally, if the activity follows the operating procedure set out by the school (and are therefore classed as "low-risk") they do not require additional risk assessments

to be completed.

The full School Learning Area document can be found on the school website or a copy can be requested from the school office.

Emergency Closure of Redmoor Academy

Student Responsibilities: I will:

● Attend regularly and on time with the correct equipment for learning.● Upon arrival at school, I will remain on site for the duration of the day unless I have permission from school to leave.● Take care of all Academy equipment and respect the facilities.● Take responsibility for my actions and treat members of the Redmoor Community with respect.● Be responsible for taking communications to and from Redmoor Academy.● Keep my planner up-to-date by entering all homework and other information that is necessary and by getting it

signed as necessary.● Wear full and correct uniform, no make-up during KS3 and only subtle natural looking make-up during KS4. Only

wear permitted jewellery and piercings and no acrylic nails.● Look after my knowledge organiser and bring it with me to lessons.● Not have piercings during term time.● Ensure that hair colour is natural with no extreme cuts or colours.● Accept and attend detentions as issued.● Keep mobile phone switched off and out of sight during lessons, unless asked to use them to support learning by a

member of staff.● Follow Redmoor’s high behaviour and learning expectations whilst at school and on the way to and from the

Academy.● Use Class Charts to monitor my behaviour.● Participate fully in the life of Redmoor Academy.● Not engage in any form of bullying, including cyber bullying.

Parental Responsibilities: We/I as Parent/Carer will:

● Ensure that my child attends school and is on time.● Inform the Academy immediately of any absences and before 09.00 on the day of the absence.● Inform the school of absence every day when my child is off school.● Check my child leaves home for school in full and correct Redmoor Academy uniform and ensure that they are

wearing no make-up if in KS3 and only subtle natural make-up in KS4.● Ensure they are wearing only permitted jewellery and do not have acrylic nails.● Ensure my child has only natural hair colouring.● Inform the school of any concerns and changes in personal details.● Support the values of Redmoor Academy and encourage my child to do their best, both with school and homework.● Support Redmoor Academy policies and guidelines, especially in relation to behaviour, including after school

detentions.● Attend Parent’s Consultation Evenings and discussions about my child.● Ensure my child behaves in an appropriate manner, which meets Redmoor’s expectations on the way to and from

the academy.● Remind my child that their mobile phone must be switched off during lessons and I/we will not phone/text them

during the school day.● Treat all members of staff with respect.● Use Class Charts to monitor my child’s behaviour and to see messages from staff related to this● Use ParentMail to see communications from school.● Fully support the Academy’s anti-bullying policy and monitor my child’s use of the internet/text messages.● Not take my child on a holiday during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances, agreed with the

Principal, before booking the holiday.

Please read through the above text, by submitting this form it confirms that you understand and agree to the responsibilities set out in the Home School Agreement.

I confirm that I have read and understood my responsibilities in the Home School Agreement.

Redmoor Academy Home School Agreement

Our Responsibilities: We will:

● Provide a friendly welcome to your child and a safe, secure, stimulating environment in which to learn.● Value your child and treat them with respect and dignity.● Maximise the potential of every student.● Provide high quality teaching, suited to the needs of each student and ensure effective learning through the

delivery of an exciting curriculum.● Adhere consistently to the Academy’s policies, in particular to behaviour, child protection/safeguarding,

anti-bullying and attendance.● Implement stretching targets, assess student performance, provide reports and hold regular parents evenings.● Provide extra-curricular activities.● Inform parents/carers of any concerns.● Respond to requests or concerns from parents/carers.● Set and monitor homework, suitable to your child’s needs.

M NicolleMr M NicollePrincipal

The Home & School Agreement