part of the

Open Evening – 3rd October 2018

• Every individual is a successful learner, confident individual and responsible and employable citizen

• Every school is a hub for community activities, centre for extended services and source of immense pride

At Northstowe Secondary College we aim to deliver, promote and inspire high quality educational provision at the heart of our community so that:

Be committed to the pursuit of excellence

Value people

Encourage achievement for all

Provide a high quality learning environment

Extend the boundaries of learning

Every member of our community will continually strive to grow and improve.

Every child is known, valued and supported.

Every child achieves.

Every child has a rich academic experience.

Every child develops their confidence, life and leadership skills.

Northstowe Secondary College will…

Our values and commitment

High Quality Learning Environment

High Quality Learning EnvironmentCurriculum

Subjects Hours

English 3

Maths 3

Science 3

French 3

PE 2

Subjects Hours

Design and Enterprise 2

History 2

Geography 2

Subjects Hours

RE 1

Art 1

Music 1

Drama 1

Computing 1

Every child is known, valued and supported

First Three Houses :

• Arts with English and MFL staff• Glennie House?

• Science with Computing and Humanities staff• Franklin House?

• Technology with Maths and Sport staff• Dyson House?

Each House:• Will have 2 forms initially

(Max. group size of 20)

• Form time will be 25 minutes each morning involving a range of activities and supporting students to ensure they are ready to learn

• Each Tutor will have one hour a week to see every individual student, on a rotation, once per half term to provide 1:1 academic mentoring and pastoral support

Every child is known, valued and supported

• Meetings with primary school teachers and presentations from the new Head of School in the Spring term

• Induction Evenings Early July – Meet your House and Tutor

• Start Year 7 End of July!

• First report followed by a 1:1 meeting with your Tutor in November

Every child achieves

Performance Measure

2016 Results

2017 Results

2018 Results

Progress 8 +0.43 +0.43 +0.4

% English and Maths (4-9)

79% 81% 79%

% English BaccalaureateEnglish, Maths, 2 x Science, Humanity, MFL

55% 52% 51%

% A*-A grades 30% 31% 31%

Other Outstanding Outcomes:

• Two Science GCSEs A*-C : 82%• One Humanity GCSE A*-C : 79%• One Language GCSE A*-C : 76%

• Strong track record of progress and achievement in technical qualifications as well as GCSEs including:• Construction• Engineering• Hair and Beauty• Health and Social Care• Sport

Sustained Excellence at SVC which will provide teaching, materials and support for NSC:

Every child achieves

Extends the boundaries of learning

Participation : Be involved in extra-curricular clubs and activities

Leadership : Take on a leadership role

Excellence : Represent the school or community E.g. Sports fixtures, performances

Diversity : Engage in cultural experiences at home and abroad

Giving : Raise money for charity

Environment : Contribute to maintain and improve the environment

Service : Volunteer your time and engage in social action

Extends the boundaries of learning

Extends the boundaries of learning

Extends the boundaries of learning

We promise that Every Student will have access to:

• A range of clubs and activities after school including Sports teams, Performing and Visual Arts

• At least two whole day learning visits – E.g. Boulogne and Warwick Castle

• At least two residential experiences

High Quality Learning Environment

New Build Education Campus which comprises the following:

12 form of entry (FE) Secondary School

12 FE Secondary School Sports

400 place Post-16

3FE Primary School (with Nursery)

110 place SEN School

Overview: What is on the Campus?

Phase 1 Comprises of:

4FE Secondary School

4FE Secondary Sports - including school and community All Weather Pitches

12FE Core – Library, Arts, Drama, Music and Dining forming a Performing Arts Centre

110 place SEN School

What does this mean for you?

Design and Phasing

Phase 1a – September 2019 – June 2020

Local Governing Body: SB –TA : Skills Based - Trust Appointed, SB – LA : Skills Based – Local Authority, PE : Parent Elected, SG : Staff Governor

Chair of Governors

Mike Fox

(SB – TA)

Safeguarding, SEN and

Vulnerable Groups

TBA

(SB – TA)

Mary Rayner (Snr Trust Employee)

Achievement and

Curriculum

Linda Sinclair

(SB – TA)

(PE)

Experience

(PE)

LINK: Headteacher

Finance and Premises

Mike Sinclair (SB – TA)

Jon Lewis

(SB – LA)

Personnel and Stakeholders

TBA

(SB – TA)

Lesley Turton

(SB - TA)

(SG)

Committed to the pursuit of Excellence

September 2018 to Opening in September 2019

September October November December January February

Address and Postcode Recruit 2 skills based Governors Decide on Policies programme Agree Staffing : Teaching and Support Agree Curriculum Structure Staff Meeting Publicity

Confirm JDs and PSs Admissions Meet Primary Heads – Hatton Park and Pathfinder Open Evening Plan Website Ratify Policies

Advertise teaching posts Create bank accounts Decide IT Strategy Establish furniture requirements Agree School uniform design Ratify policies Finalise Website

Appoint first group of teachers Plan Locality Services Ratify Policies Community Access Agreement Construction commences Plan for Governor training agreed

Appoint second tranche of teachers Adult Education planning HoDs equipment plans Design pastoral stationary Ratify policies

Diary design Agree Clothing contracts Confirm Adult Ed plan Cashless catering supplier Key suite decisions Ratify policies

March April May June July August

Pupil numbers confirmed Agree subject SoWs Appoint first tranche of support staff Quotes for insurance Design office supplies Site supplies Single Central Record set up Finalise Budget Plan out of hours security Ratify policies

Order ICT Hardware and software Commission VLE Place equipment orders Order fire equipment, signage, radios Order first aid supplies Commission caterers Ratify policies Plan meetings cycle with SVC

Advertise for Adult Ed tutors Agree Performance Review Agree Development plan process Employers Liability / Public Liability Insurances Appoint Second tranche of support staff School Travel Plan Internal and External temporary signage Decision on minibus Ratify policies

Timetabling adjustments 3 year development plan complete School Calendar complete CMAT Pre-opening inspection Telephone installation Plasma message screens Advertise Adult Ed programme Equipment deliveries Finalise service contractors Parent and Staff Governors elections Ratify Policies

Finalise timetables Collect SEN / CP documents New staff induction Peripatetic Instrument teaching confirmed New Intake days New parent info sessions Take delivery of equipment and supplies Grounds work planned Log-ins for VLE confirmed Risk assessments finalised Plan training days for September

Water hygiene testing Environmental health inspections Set up teaching rooms in Phase 1A Dispose of packaging

June 2020 – Final completion of Phase 1 and moving into full build / Headteacher / Deputy appointment

UNIFORM EXTERIOR PAINTWORK

HOUSE COLOURS

We have achieved a lot already but there is still a some way to go and we look forward to working with you over the coming weeks and months on these…

UNIFORM EXTERIOR PAINTWORK

HOUSE COLOURS

• Successful Learners

• Confident Individuals

• Responsible Citizens

Welcome to Northstowe Secondary

CollegeMr A Daly - Executive Principal

adaly@swaveseyvc.co.uk

“Your constant hard work and dedication to your students is an inspiration.”

SSAT 2017

1. Children who have a statement of special educational needs that names the school will be admitted. NB. Those children with a statement of special educational needs that does not name the school will be referred to Student Assessment to determine an appropriate place.

2. Children in Care, also known as Looked After Children (LAC);

3. Children who live in the catchment area, are attending primary schools within the catchment area and who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission;

4. Children who live in the catchment area with a sibling at the school at the time of admission;

5. Children who live in the catchment area who are attending the primary schools within it;

6. Children who live in the catchment area;

7. Children who live outside the catchment area, who are attending primary schools within it* and who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission;

8. Children who live outside the catchment area who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission;

9. Children who live outside the catchment area who are attending the primary schools within the catchment area*;

10.Children who live outside the catchment area, but nearest the school as measured by a straight line.

Admission Criteria – who will go to Northstowe?

“Northstowe Secondary College will bring together innovation and educational excellence in its staff, leadership and facilities, intelligently designed in one place to create a state-of-the-art hub of learning, serving the entire community of Northstowe.”

• The Northstowe Learning Community will deliver all through schooling, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, for the entire community of Northstowe to support education, learning and development

• The Northstowe Learning Community and Northstowe Secondary College will provide staff with a range of exciting opportunities to enhance their professional development, forge new pathways in the delivery of educational excellence, as well the opportunity to be part of wider CMAT family

• The Northstowe Secondary College will deliver educational excellence, engage students with innovative education practices and nurture and develop the confidence and curiosity of all students, with the view to raising aspirations, creating life-long passionate learners and giving them the opportunity to thrive post-education

• The development of Northstowe Secondary College will be spearheaded by the experienced and highly skilled leadership team from SVC and wider CMAT family, ensuring the successful provision of education for Northstowe

• The development of Northstowe Secondary College will be based on the community’s needs; the leadership team from SVC and CMAT will be working closely with the community to ensure they play a central role in the process

• Northstowe Secondary College is committed to finding creative solutions to any potential challenges in the delivery of educational excellence for the Northstowe community

• Northstowe Secondary College will deliver a breadth of curricula to suit all students’ learning styles and to serve the needs of all the community

Date Event Considerations

2017 First Houses All students who move in join SVC. Balance involving in SVC with Northstowe development.

2019 Phase 1a Secondary School opens (Y7 only)4 Form Entry (FE) School with 60% of core provision for 12 FE

What sporting facilities will be open? Arts Venue?

2020 Phase 1 and SEN School complete

2023 Expands to 8FE, and 80% Core – possible Post-16

What do community, commerce, region need in Post 16?

2027 Expands to 12FE

Y7 Starting September (current year) 2017 (Y6) 2018 (Y5) 2019 (Y4) 2020 (Y3) 2021 (Y2) 2022 (Y1) 2023 ( R)

2015 SVC Projection 294 284 346 311 338 320 306

Northstowe Y7 N/A N/A 72 92 127 162 159Northstowe Homes build out 130 390 725 1105

Timeline

Proposed Staffing – Timeline Autumn 2018/19

• September • SVC with interest in Northstowe

support delivery of Open Evening:

Wednesday 3rd October 6-8pm

• Advertise for Head of School with January / April Start date

• October• Appoint Head of School and

determine final staffing plan

• November • Appoint first staffing posts from

SVC / wider CMAT staff agreed with Heads

• January• First Staff meeting / planning event

for September 2019 start