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Welcome to

#TeamAbbey

Staff Induction Booklet

2017-18

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Twitter: @abbeylearning

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Page 2 of 25 Abbey School Induction Booklet 2017-18

Contents Welcome from Headteacher Page 4

School Vision Page 4

Section One: School Information

School Address Page 6

School Day Page 6

Senior Leadership Team Page 6

Key Roles Page 7

Teaching Staff Page 7

Teaching Assistants Page 8

Governors Page 8

School Map Page 9

Staff Uniform Page 9

Staff Code of Conduct Page 9

Signing for polices and Induction Page 9

Section Two: School Organisation

Meetings and Training Days Page 11

Briefings Page 11

Safeguarding Page 11

Health and Safety Page 11

Pupil Premium Page 11

Teaching and Learning

Planning and Assessment Page 12

Marking and Feedback Page 12

ICT and E Safety Page 13

Purple Mash Page 13

Booking Equipment/ Rooms Page 13

Photocopying Page 13

Premises Page 13

Car Parking Page 14


Team Hub Page 14

Orders Page 14

First Aiders Page 14

Fire Alarm Page 14

Section 3 Systems and Procedures

Staff Absence Page 16

Contacting Parents Page 16

Letters Home Page 16

Duties Page 16

Whistleblowing Page 17

Attendance Page 17

Class Trips Page 17

Pupils in your class Page 18

Rewards Page 18

Data Collection Page 18

Pupil Progress Meetings Page 18

Person Centred Reviews Page 19

Annual Reports Page 19

Parents Evening Page 19

Twitter Page 19

Keys, Fobs and Codes Page 20

Assemblies Page 20

Middle Leadership Page 20

CPD Page 20

Section 4 Induction Checklist

Checklist Page(s) 22-23

Section 5 Induction Sign Off

Sign off and Review Page(s) 24-25


Welcome from the Headteacher

I extend a very warm welcome to you as a new member of staff at Abbey School. You are joining a very committed and hardworking staff team who regularly get complimented on their hard work and their dedication towards our pupils.

Your first few months with us are particularly important and, as such, you will be allocated a specially trained mentor who as an experienced staff member, will help and support you through this time.

One of our senior leadership team will be responsible for your overall development reflecting the importance we give to valuing all our staff.

We have an extensive staff development programme in place and as you become more established you will be encouraged and supported to develop your own skills and expertise. I believe that having a well trained staff helps us to ensure that our pupils receive the very best teaching within a high quality and well maintained environment.

I look forward to working with you and hope that your time with us will be a happy one.

Yours Sincerely

Mrs Luci Windle

Headteacher

Our Vision The ‘Vision’ for the children and young people at Abbey School. “Embrace the Future” Mission Statements: Inspire, believe, achieve The Vision: To be the ‘unrelenting family champion’ as an outstanding partner within a thriving learning community. To apply inspirational, visionary and exceptionally strong leadership and governance. To demonstrate exceptional teaching, within the very best learning environment, embracing new and existing technologies and one that enables all students to make good progress. To provide an engaging, personalised, relevant and challenging curriculum which provides meaningful progression and transitions to the next stages of learning and life. This will mean offering Post-16 opportunities, whenever appropriate, to those who would benefit.


To exist as a beacon for learning that promotes a sense of belonging, ambition and pride. A safe and happy community which values the voice of pupils and contribution of all.

Section One

School Information


School Details

Address

Abbey School, Littlecommon Lane, Kimberworth

Rotherham, S61 2RA

Tel: 01709 740074

Centre Number: 3643

Website: www.abbeyschool.co

The School Day

Time Overview 8:30-8:55am Pupils Arrive Breakfast Club

8:55-9:00am Registration

9:00-9:30am Basic Skills

9:30 -10:15am Lesson 1

10:15-11:00am Lesson 2

11:00-11:15am Break

11:15-12:00pm Lesson 3

12:00-12:45pm Lesson 4

12:45 – 1:45pm Lunch

1:45-2:30pm Lesson 5

2:30-3:15pm Lesson 6

3:15-3:30pm Pupils Leave

Senior Leadership Team

CEO: Warren Carratt [email protected] Headteacher: Luci Windle [email protected] Deputy Headteacher: Wayne Askham [email protected] Assistant Head Lower School: Rachel Yorke [email protected] Assistant Head Upper School: Jill Newbolt [email protected] Post 16 Lead: Liz Shimwell [email protected]

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Key Roles Business Manager: Karen Blakemore [email protected] Deputy Safeguarding Lead Maxine Bolsover [email protected] Wellbeing Lead Tyson Gee [email protected] ICT manager: Ian Burns [email protected] Admin Kathryn Exley [email protected] Julie Chatterton [email protected] Catering Staff Lynn Biggin Jenny Harrison Caretaker Neil Scott

Teaching Staff Chloe James [email protected] Gail Woodcock [email protected] Niall Horstead [email protected] Jayne Leversidge [email protected] Laura Webster [email protected] Rachel Lang [email protected] Daniel Shiraz-Nejad [email protected] Nicole Bruce [email protected] Joanne Pye [email protected] Elise Adey [email protected] Zoe Berry (HLTA) [email protected]





Debbie Pearson (HLTA) [email protected] Mark Lee (HLTA)

Teaching Assistants Sue Concanon Sarah Read Lucy Sewerby James Bateman Cian Stanworth June Emmerson Sue Blaker Kim Sanderson Kath Hopkins James Shaw Natalie Woodhall Vicky Warrington Michelle Puente Nicole Steele Grace Atkinson Andrew Pearson Peter Macualey Jacquie Lewis

Zoe Ross Jessica Goulty Sarah Boocock Charlotte Jenkins Apprentices Jess Brown (TA) Travis Smith (ICT)

School Governors

Associate Member – Steven Booth (Acting Chair)

Parent Governor – Cara Jones

Parent Governor – Deborah Berry

Staff Governor – Liz Shimwell (Teacher)

Staff Governor – Ian Burns (Non-Teacher)

Associate Member – Alan Jones


Associate Member – Daniel Buckley

Associate Member – Jim McIntosh

Associate Member – Mary SmithClerk – Diane Hyne

School Map Please ensure that you collect a school map from Karen Blakemore (Business manager)

Staff Uniform All staff are required to wear a staff uniform. This consists of Black Trousers, Black shoes and a Black or White Polo Shirt and a zipped jumper (You will be allocated your polo shirts during your induction). If you require any additional polo shirts or zipped jumpers please enquire at the school reception

Staff Code of Conduct Staff are required to uphold the staff code of conduct. This forms part of the induction process and MUST BE SIGNED for to state that you have received and read the policy.

Signing for Policies and Induction The final page of this booklet contains all Induction Sessions and Policies that will need to be read and signed. This page is the placed into your file. It is also your responsibility to arrange meetings with relevant staff highlighted within the booklet.


Section Two

School Organisation


Meetings/Training Days All meetings are specified in the school Calendar and further details of these are given on the schools Quality Assurance Calendar. The School Calendar is issued at the start of the academic year and the QA Calendar is issued every half term. The QA Calendar lists in details school events, training and monitoring that will take place throughout each half term. 6 X QA calendars are issued yearly. These calendars are also cross referenced the School Improvement Plan

Briefings There are two briefings a week held within school and begin at 8:15am prompt in the school hall on Monday and Wednesday’s Class Teams are expected to meet at 8:15am and 3:30pm Tue, Thur and Fri to go through the school day and debrief at the end of each.

Briefing Time & Day Focus

Mon 8:15am School Hall General weekly information and notices

Wed 8:15am School Hall Teaching and Learning Briefing sharing best and next practice.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding within school is everyone’s responsibility and of course is a main priority within school. Please take note of the time and venue of your safeguarding induction. In the meantime it is your responsibility to read the safeguarding policy. This will need to be read and signed for in order for your induction programme to be signed off. Safeguarding Lead: Luci Windle Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Maxine Bolsover Nominated Governor:

Health & Safety Health and safety is overseen daily by Karen Blakemore but it is everyone’s responsibility so if you see something please report it as a priority. Safety walks are conducted on a ½ termly basis. Updates will be given during staff briefings weekly and via email if necessary. Policies are available on staff sharing, please make sure you read these documents.

Pupil Premium Our school is determined to close the gap between disadvantaged students who receive pupil premium and their peers. Rachel Yorke (Assistant Head) monitors Pupil Premium students through Pupil Premium Plans written by class teams.


It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of PP students and monitor and implement their PP Plan. A session will be arranged for you to speak with Rachel Yorke about PP and the PP Plans. All plans can be found on the schools Staff Sharing Drive.

Teaching and Learning The school follows the Cornerstones Curriculum and the curriculum Map for the year will be allocated to you. This will highlight each topic for every half term and suggest the themes for your immersive classroom and Big Question. The school uses an Ebay account to order resources needed for the immersive classrooms. Before you order it is important that you look through other resources available to you. These can be found in the U4 Classroom in Corridor 3. It is also important that you speak to Ian Burns about the scents needed for each topic.

Planning The school has a planning proforma that all staff need to use. This can be found on the schools shared drive and must be used in conjunction with current pupil data and I can statements relating to the Grade and Step that pupils are working towards. All Planning MUST be on the schools shared drive on the first day back after every half term. Planning is monitored and you will

receive half termly feedback with areas of strength and areas for development identified. Your induction programme will include a session on planning and must be signed for to say that this has been completed

Assessment The school uses a Grade and Step system to assess pupils. I can statements make up each grade and step for every subject. I Can statements for each subject are to be placed in pupils books relevant to that subject (See Marking Feedback and Assessment Policy )dependent on the grade they are working on. EAZMAG is used to record the progress of each pupil and this is analysed by Rachel Yorke at every data collection point. Your induction programme will include a session on Assessment and EAZMAG.

Marking and Feedback The schools Marking and Feedback policy is designed to be Meaningful, Manageable and Motivating. The policy includes marking codes and support codes. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with this policy before the session on this as part of your induction. As with all policies you will have to sign to state that you have read and received this. Twitter


Every class has a twitter page that must be updated on a daily basis

to ensure communication with families and show pupils learning

journeys throughout the year.

ICT and E Safety

All staff on joining Team Abbey will be expected to receive, read and sign for the schools Acceptable Use Policy. All teaching staff will be issued with a Laptop and IPad upon joining and these will need to be signed once received. These will not be able to be signed for until the AUP has been read and handed in to the ICT Manager. The schools business manager will ensure that you have access to the following:

School Login SIMS Login School Email Access to the schools Ebay Account Access to Purple Mash Access to Cornerstones Hub Twitter Login and iTunes login Evolve login

Purple Mash This is the schools online platform used for home learning. It can also be used as part of learning in lessons. All pupils have access to

this and all have UN and PW. Please see the schools IT Manager for more information.

Booking Equipment. Within school we have access to a range of ICT equipment including cameras. If you would like to book these for use in lessons please see the IT Manger.

Booking Rooms If you would like to book one of the meeting rooms to conduct appointments please can you ensure that this is done through the school office as they have access to the calendar for rooming. Currently with the increase in numbers space is of a premium and it may be the case that you have to use the Assistant Heads or Deputy Heads office if they are fully booked.

Photocopying There is one main photocopier used by the whole school. This can be found on corridor two. The business manager will give you the code for the photocopying room and for the photocopier. The photocopier has a range of settings and print s in colour, Booklets can be collated as well as staples added.

Premises School is Open daily from 7:00am – 6pm. A bell will ring at 5:30pm to ensure that all staff have left the building and ensure a realistic work-life balance. The school is open in the holidays and times will be given nearer to these regarding opening hours.


Car Parking Staff members are required to park in the back car park if they are not known to be leaving for meetings. This is to ensure that enough space is left for visitors and trainees as the school is often used for meetings from external agencies.

Team Hub The team hub is to be used for your convenience. There are work stations available in the staff room and you are free to leave your belongings in here. A drawer will be made available to you to keep documents and communications from reception will be placed in here. Located in the Team Hub are a hydro-boil, fridge, microwaves and toasters. There are also three fresh water dispenses located in the Upper School and ICT corridor one is also located in the hall

Orders The school has an Ebay account that is used for many orders; we

also use a range of suppliers. The school have ordered a range of

stationary and books for the beginning of the academic year.

Should you require an order it is essential that you complete an

Order Form. This also applies to EBay. You will need to drop your

items in the basket and complete the order form. All orders will

need to be given to Karen Blakemore and deadlines for these are

highlighted on the QA Cycle.

First Aiders There are numerous first aiders throughout school and all staff

have been trained to a basic level. The main point of contact for

first Aid is Reception Karen Blakemore is our Advanced First Aider.

The accident book will need to be completed when an accident

occurs and/or if first aid has been administered

Fire Alarm In the event of a fire alarm all staff are to ensure children make

their way to the 3G pitch. Classes are expected to line up in register

order and have the class team with them. SLT and the business

manager will ensure that the school is checked and safe to return

to. Please see the Evacuation procedures that are displayed around

school to familiarise yourself with them.


Section Three:

Systems and Procedures


Staff Absence

Please ensure that you have received the staff absence procedure from Wayne Askham

Contacting Parents It is the staff team’s responsibility to contact parents (Namely the class

teacher). It is always good to ring in the first week to introduce yourself to

parents/carers and update them of their child’s progress. However, it is

also important to speak to your line manager before doing so as there

may be issues that you are unaware of and that need to be dealt with

through safeguarding or SLT.

Letters Home Any letters that are sent home from SLT and other key members of staff

should be available in the Team Hub.

If you are sending letters home it is important that these are first sent to

your line manager to check over. Once the letter has been checked this

will need to be forwarded to a member of staff in admin who will place

this on to the school letterhead and ensure these are put into the

transport files to give to parents.

Duties All teaching staff are expected to have two break duties per week and

two dinner duties.

Support staff undertake 4 breaks and 5 lunchtime duties per week and

have 1 in break per week.

Please see the Break time and Lunchtime rota’s to familiarise yourself

with the days and areas you are on duty.


Whistleblowing Please ensure that you have collected and signed for the

Trusts whistleblowing policy. This can be collected as a

part of your induction from Wayne Askham or Luci

Windle.

Attendance Staff are expected to record pupils attendance on the schools SIMS

system. Registers of attendance are expected to be taken at 8:55am and

1:45pm. This will allow for timely recording of attendance to be

undertaken.

It is your responsibility as part of your induction to meet with Maxine

Bolsover regarding the procedures for attendance and this should be

signed off at the back of this booklet to state that this meeting has been

arranged and undertaken.

Class Trips Class trips are encouraged as part of the Express phase of the curriculum. It is also expected that all trips are uploaded to Rotherham’s Evolve system. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have net with the EVC (Wayne Askham) for your induction to this and to obtain your Evolve password. The time frame for class trips is outlined in the policy and the procedure requires you to state an interest at least 4 weeks before the trip so that the evolve form can be processed. When organising a class trip it is essential that a letter informing parents of the trip details is sent with plenty of time and checked by the EVC. The school requires that you ask for a parental contribution no greater than the trip itself.


Pupils in your class It is your responsibility to read the EHC/statement for every child in your

class. All information that the school holds on each pupil is stored in a

purple file. These are kept in the medical room and keys for which can be

obtained at reception, you will need to look at these files in the medical

room and they cannot be taken from the room.

Any safeguarding and or child protection information issues around pupils

will be held with the Deputy Safeguarding Lead who will inform you of

this information during your safeguarding induction.

If the pupils in your class have been on role at the school since before

September 2017, then they will have a class profile portrait that can be

obtained from their previous class teacher.

Some pupils have care plans in place and these can be obtained from

their previous class teacher and are also stored within reception.

Some pupils have PHP’s (Positive Handling Plans). These describe the 6

stages of crisis and the behaviours that pupils show so that you can apply

the 95% strategies whilst pupils are in crisis. These can be found on the

schools system and also further information can be obtained from the

wellbeing lead.

Rewards

Pupils follow a rewards system that encourages pupils to develop

financial viability. Pupils hold bank books and for every star awarded in

line with the rewards policy pupils earn 5 Points. These can be spent in an

allocated spot in the rewards shop on Friday’s. Pupils can choose to spend

or save their points. If they save interest will be applied to their account.

Data Collection

Pupil’s progress data is collected three times a year and the times and

dates for these are all calendared on the main school calendar and on the

QA Cycle. It is the responsibility y of the class teacher to ensure that data

that is collected is robust and in line with the school procedure.

Pupil Progress Meetings (PPM)

All teaching staff will be allocated a time slot to discuss Pupil Progress

with the DHT. Prior to the meeting the PPM proforma will be sent to

allow you enough time to complete the required information to discuss at

the meeting.


Person Centred Review (PCR’s) AKA

Annual Review

Every year pupil’s progress needs to be monitored and recorded through

the Person Centred Review. The class teacher is required to complete the

review of the EHC. This needs to be completed in a timely manner so that

it can be checked and sent out to parents before the review. You will be

issued with a PCR Calendar so that you are aware when your classes

begin.

It is your responsibility to arrange a meeting with the DHT to arrange your

induction training around PCR’s.

Pupils will be required to develop a PowerPoint for the meeting and be

asked a series of questions using a prompt booklet in preparation for this.

Cover will be provided for the class teacher to attend the PCR to allow for

any feedback to be given to parents/carers. This is also dependent on if

the student invites you to their review.

Annual Reports

Every year it is expected that class teachers write an annual report of

progress for each student in their class. These are normally written in the

summer term and use a given proforma. Details of this will be given

nearer the time. Should you require the opportunity to look at examples

of these they can be found on the schools shared drive.

Parents Evenings

All parents’ evenings are calendared and outlined in more detail in the QA

Cycle. Teachers are expected to stay for the duration of parent’s evenings

and appointments are arranged by the school reception. The reception

send out the parents evening letter and collate the responses they have

in to best fit timeslots for you.

During parents evening it is essential that you record progress on the

Parental Progress Ladder and have examples of pupil work to show

parents.

Twitter

Every class has a twitter account linked to it. It is the class team’s

responsibility to update the account on a daily basis. The class motto,

class emblem must also be present on the account. Please ensure that you have an up-to-date list of pupils that can be

photographed and placed on the account. This can be obtained from

reception


Keys and Fobs

You will be issued with keys to obtain access to the school gardens and

for the 3G Pitch. You will also be issued with an Electronic Fob to gain

access to the building. The main Entrance and some rooms require key

codes. These will be issued to you as part of the induction process.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep the Keys, codes and Fob

safe, they should not be given to students.

All other keys required for areas that are locked such as the science lab,

DT Room, Food Tech Room and the school House “Lane End Retreat”

must be signed in and out at reception.

Assemblies

These are Held on Monday Mornings, but are not exclusive to this day. A

rota will be given out for assemblies every half term. Each class are

required to run an assembly throughout the rota.

Middle Leadership

Teaching staff will be required to undertake the leadership of a given

subject. This will require you to attend Middle Leader Meetings, develop

and write a subject SEF and Action Plan analyse data for your subject and

monitor your subject’s impact. Further training and development will be

given around this as part of your induction package.

CPD

The school is committed to ensure that your Continuous Professional

Development. All staff receive annual appraisals that are reviewed 3 X

yearly. This opportunity for you to forge your career path within Team

Abbey.

The school’s calendared QA cycle highlights training and meeting content

and also ensures that all of the team train together to ensure that all new

polices, practice and educational developments are delivered in a timely

manner.


Section 4

Induction Checklist Please note it is your responsibility to ensure that you have

arranged and or collected the required information


Who? What? Complete?

Wayne Askham Vision and Values

Karen Blakemore Keys, ID Badge, door

codes and Fob

Ian Burns School Login &

Email Address

Karen Blakemore Ebay Account

Karen Blakemore Sims Login

Ian Burns I Tunes Login

Ian Burns Twitter Login

Ian Burns Purple Mash Login

Wayne Askham Evolve Login

Karen Blakemore Staff Uniform

Wayne Askham Staff code of

conduct

Maxine Bolsover Safeguarding

training and policy


Ian Burns E Safety policy

Ian Burns I pad and Laptop

Wayne Askham Planning Proforma

and training

Wayne Askham Marking, Feedback

and Assessment

policy and training

Rachel Yorke EAZMAG training

Rachel Yorke Pupil Premium Plan

training

Jill Newbolt and

Tyson Gee

Attendance

Wayne Askham Confirm you have

read all relevant

information in

Purple files

Tyson Gee Confirm you have

read PHP;s for your

class



Wayne Askham QA Cycle

Jill Newbolt Behaviour policy

Karen Blakemore Health and Safety

Walk

Karen Blakemore Fire Procedures

Wayne Askham Accessed all other

policies

Karen Blakemore Single Central

Record Documents

Karen Blakemore Order procedure

Wayne Askham I have understood

the absence

procedure?

Wayne Askham Curriculum Plan

Wayne Askham PCR Procedure

Wayne Askham Appraisal

Luci Windle Subject Leadership

responsibility


Wayne Askham PPM procedure

understood

Wayne Askham PPM Attended

Line manager Appraisal targets

set

Wayne Askham Parents Evening

Attended

Wayne Askham Twitter account set

up and running

Wayne Askham Annual Report

process understood?

Wayne Askham

Karen Blakemore

Care plans accessed

and understood?

Wayne Askham Key roles

understood?

Wayne Askham Governors and roles

understood?


Section 5

Induction Sign Off


I confirm that _____________ has fully participated in and

understood all aspects of their induction.

Signed _____________________

Dated _____________________

I confirm that I have adhered to and am happy with the Induction

process.

Signed _____________________

Dated _____________________

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