Parent/Carer Details:

Under the terms of the Children Act 1989, the married parents or the unmarried mother of a child have parental responsibility automatically. Other people, including unmarried fathers, step-parents, co-habitees, grandparents and other relations and foster carers, may acquire it in a variety of ways such as being granted a Residence Order, which automatically confers parental responsibility on the applicant(s).

Medical Details

We need to know about any medical conditions your child may have.

In cases of students recovering from an illness, vital medicine can be kept at our school reception. Written authority together with specific instructions MUST be provided.

If any other medication is taken during the school day, you will be invited to the Academy to discuss the specific needs with our first aid team.

Photo and Video Consent

We sometimes take photographs of students. We use these photos to help us to give people an idea of what life at our school is like, for example, in printed school material, social media and on our Academy website. Please answer the following questions in relation to permissions.

The Parent’s Commitment

I will do my best to:

• encourage my child to work hard and achieve the best that they are capable of;
• make sure my child goes to the Academy on time and is properly equipped.
• ensure my child has good attendance - avoiding unnecessary absence e.g. medical appointments and holidays in term time;
• let the Academy know by 8.00am if my child is absent from the Academy and provide a letter explaining the absence on their return to the Academy;
• make sure that my child wears the correct uniform;
• let my child’s Year Group know of any problems that might affect their work or behaviour;
• encourage my child to complete homework to a high standard;
• attend meetings  to talk about my child’s work and targets for the future;
  support the Academy to maintain good behaviour and discipline;
• encourage my child to take advantage of opportunities that the Academy offers outside the classroom;
• ensure that contact details and medical information are updated as appropriate;
• complete the relevant documents such as those relating to photo consent and ICT usage;
• ensure that my child’s computer usage at home is appropriate and safe.

The Student’s Commitment

I will do my best to:

• work hard to achieve the best that I am capable of;
• arrive at the Academy on time with the correct equipment;
• wear the correct Academy uniform;
• take care of the Academy environment and keep it free from litter;
• be helpful and show respect to all members of the Academy community;
• make sure my parents receive newsletters and other information and return response forms promptly;
• behave well in the Academy and in the wider community and follow the Academy’s behaviour and anti-bullying policies;
• involve myself in the life of the Academy;

The​ ​Academy​ ​Uniform​ ​Policy

A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students. Anyone arriving at The Academy in incorrect uniform may expect to be sent home to get changed or isolated from his or her peers until the issue is rectified. The Academy leadership team and governors reserve the right to enforce school standards, monitor compliance and act as final decision makers of what is and is not acceptable uniform.

General​ ​Personal​ ​Appearance

● The tie must be tied in such a way that the school logo is visible just below the knot.
● Hats, coats, hoodies and cardigans may not be worn inside the school building.
● Shirts and blouses must be worn tucked in with the top button fastened.
● Natural hair colours only. No extreme or distracting hairstyles, cuts or colours are allowed and hair accessories should be limited to plain clips or hair bands.
● No acrylic nails or nail extensions
● KS3 may wear only mascara if agreed by their Community Manager.
● KS4 students may wear discreet make-up.

Students​ ​must​ ​wear:
❖ A plain white long or short-sleeved shirt, with a collar, which buttons to the neck (a plain white t-shirt or vest may be worn under your shirt);
❖ An Academy tie;
❖ A plain black blazer with the Academy badge (If the temperature reaches 20⁰C this may be carried over one arm);
❖ Natural coloured/black tights OR​ ​ plain dark coloured socks;
❖ Plain black formal shoes;
❖ A plain black belt (worn in the belt loops);
❖ Academy black trousers or black skirt that must be purchased from our approved supplier, Blueprint, with our embroidered Academy name.

Students​ ​may​ ​also​ ​wear:
❖ One watch;
❖ One plain stud or sleeper in each ear;
❖ One small ring on each hand;
❖ One small discreet necklace/chain worn under the shirt;
❖ One charity/faith band;
❖ An Academy sweater in​ ​addition​ to the blazer.
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Students​ ​will​ ​also​ ​need:
★ A bag large enough to hold an A4 folder and suitable to carry your iPad;
★ A pencil case containing basic equipment will be provided at the beginning of each Academic year. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child brings the pencil case into school each day.

Shalwar Kameez may be worn but should be plain black.
Hijab may be worn but should be plain black or white.

Student Acceptable Use Agreement

Introduction

Digital technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people, both within schools and outside school. These technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and stimulate awareness of context to promote effective learning. Young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.

This Acceptable Use Agreement is intended to ensure:

• that young people will be responsible users and stay safe while using the internet and other digital technologies for educational, personal and recreational use.

• that school systems and users are protected from accidental or deliberate misuse that could put the security of the systems and users at risk.

The Academy will try to ensure that students will have good access to digital technologies to enhance their learning and will, in return, expect the students to agree to be responsible users.

Acceptable Use Agreement

I understand that I must use school ICT systems in a responsible way, to ensure that there is no risk to my safety or to the safety and security of the ICT systems and other users.

For my own personal safety:

• I understand that the Academy will monitor my use of the systems, devices and digital communications.

• I will keep my username and password safe and secure – I will not share it, nor will I try to use any other person’s username and password. I understand that I should not write down or store a password where it is possible that someone may steal it.

• I will be aware of “stranger danger”, when I am communicating on-line.

• I will not disclose or share personal information about myself or others when on-line (this could include names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, age, gender, educational details, financial details etc. )

• If I arrange to meet people off-line that I have communicated with on-line, I will do so in a public place and take an adult with me.

• I will immediately report any unpleasant or inappropriate material or messages or anything that makes me feel uncomfortable when I see it on-line.

I understand that everyone has equal rights to use technology as a resource and:

• I understand that the Academy systems and devices are primarily intended for educational use and that I will not use them for personal or recreational use unless I have permission.

• I will not try (unless I have permission) to make large downloads or uploads that might take up internet capacity and prevent other users from being able to carry out their work.

• I will not use the Academy systems or devices for on-line gaming, on-line gambling, internet shopping, file sharing, or video broadcasting (e.g. YouTube), unless I have permission of a member of staff to do so.

I will act as I expect others to act toward me:

• I will respect others’ work and property and will not access, copy, remove or otherwise alter any other user’s files, without the owner’s knowledge and permission.

• I will be polite and responsible when I communicate with others, I will not use strong, aggressive or inappropriate language and I appreciate that others may have different opinions.

• I will not take or distribute images of anyone without their permission.

I recognise that the school has a responsibility to maintain the security and integrity of the technology it offers me and to ensure the smooth running of the Academy:

• I will only use my own personal devices (mobile phones / USB devices etc.) in school if I have permission. I understand that, if I do use my own devices in the Academy, I will follow the rules set out in this agreement, in the same way as if I was using school equipment.

• I understand the risks and will not try to upload, download or access any materials which are illegal or inappropriate or may cause harm or distress to others, nor will I try to use any programmes or software that might allow me to bypass the filtering / security systems in place to prevent access to such materials.

• I will immediately report any damage or faults involving equipment or software, however this may have happened.

• I will not open any hyperlinks in emails or any attachments to emails, unless I know and trust the person / organisation who sent the email, or if I have any concerns about the validity of the email (due to the risk of the attachment containing viruses or other harmful programmes)

• I will not install or attempt to install or store programmes of any type on any school device, nor will I try to alter computer settings.

• I will only use social media sites with permission and at the times that are allowed

When using the internet for research or recreation, I recognise that:

• I should ensure that I have permission to use the original work of others in my own work

• Where work is protected by copyright, I will not try to download copies (including music and videos)

• When I am using the internet to find information, I should take care to check that the information that I access is accurate, as I understand that the work of others may not be truthful and may be a deliberate attempt to mislead me

I understand that I am responsible for my actions, both in and out of school:

• I understand that the Academy also has the right to take action against me if I am involved in incidents of inappropriate behaviour, that are covered in this agreement, when I am out of school and where they involve my membership of the school community (examples would be cyber-bullying, use of images or personal information).

• I understand that if I fail to comply with this Acceptable Use Agreement, I will be subject to disciplinary action. This may include loss of access to the school network / internet, detentions, suspensions, contact with parents and in the event of illegal activities involvement of the police.

Please complete the sections on the next page to show that you have read, understood and agree to the rules included in the Student Acceptable Use Agreement. If you do not sign this agreement, access will not be granted to school systems and devices.