Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7NP Tel: 01642 779292 www.pathwaysschool.org.uk
MISSION STATEMENT All members of Pathways School recognise the varying needs of all our learners. Learning is the shared responsibility of school, the learner, home and the community and with positive relationships learners can achieve their full potential. We develop lively, enquiring minds, where learners enjoy the widest variety of life-long learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment that promotes self reliance and respect for everyone We challenge our staff to go the extra mile, in order to give our young people the best opportunities possible. We encourage our young people to go the extra mile, with respect to all aspects of their learning. Going the Extra Mile Developing Outstanding Young People; Embedding Outstanding Outcomes At Pathways School we endeavour to provide a safe learning environment where students can make good academic progress, build their own resilience and access support services required for them to develop into well rounded young people with skills and motivation to be successful.
Dear Parents / Carers, Welcome to the Pathways School prospectus. I hope you will find it is an interesting and useful document, and that it gives you all the information you will need while your child is part of our school. Pathways School is a special school for 66 pupils aged between 5 and 16 who are experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties. All of our pupils have repeatedly struggled with mainstream education, where their needs have not been adequately met. We believe that an outstanding education means much more than just classroom lessons. We make sure that every child learns to understand and care about other people. They learn self-respect and dignity and the skills they need to live the fullest possible life as an adult. The school is fortunate in having a staff body that are committed to meeting the needs of the children and access to different support services. We look forward to working with you and your child. Further information is available on our website http://www.pathwaysschool.org.uk Yours sincerely Rachel Glover Head Teacher
AIMS OF THE SCHOOL EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Pathways School fully supports the Local Authority s commitment to Equal Opportunities for all. All of our young people have an entitlement to personal and social development within a safe and caring environment. Pathways School acknowledges that everyone has the right to equal opportunities and we will do all that we can as a school to promote the opportunities to enhance the self-esteem of all our young people, as individuals. Each one of our learners: - Regardless of gender, race, colour, ability or any other cultural diversity is entitled to receive the broad and balanced curriculum offered by Pathways School. - Is individually valued and respected as we endeavour to meet his/her unique needs. - Will be treated fairly and consistently. Staff will support and encourage positive behaviour and discipline. Staff, together with learners and parents, are entitled to be treated with respect.
SCHOOL ETHOS Central to the ethos is the belief in the innate good of everyone. We will give our pupils the time and space to be themselves in a clear, non confrontational, flexible structure. Where there are problems we encourage honesty in addressing them in order to move forward. In situations of conflict, the staff use diffusion and deescalation techniques to calm the situation. After a conflict staff talk through why the conflict developed and put strategies in place to help prevent the situation from recurring. There is a strong expectation of progress. CARING FOR OUR CHILDREN As part of our caring school, every adult takes responsibility for the emotional and behavioural welfare of each child and welcomes parents/carers into school to discuss concerns or problems. EDUCATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLANS (EHCPs) EHCPs are renewed annually. Parents/carers and outside agencies are invited to have an input. Reviews take place with the SENDCO (Special Education Needs & Disability Co-ordinator), or a key adult in school who knows your child well. Interim reviews will be arranged where necessary to assess if the needs of your child are continued to be met. Your child s EHCP will follow them to college and will continue to be monitored after they leave Pathways. THE SCHOOL DAY Staff are on duty from 8.40am and pupils are allowed into school from this time. Please ensure pupils do not arrive before 8.40am, as before this time supervision cannot be provided. Students have a short break and lunchtime break during the day then leave school at 2:10pm (secondary) or 2:15pm (primary). ATTENDANCE Pathways school encourages students to attend regularly, recognising that the commitment to attend indicates a commitment to make the most of learning opportunities. Attendance is a main priority for the school and therefore monitored regularly with strategies in place for encouraging good punctuality and attendance. It is important that students attend regularly. Regular attendance will help students feel part of the school community and make academic progress. If a student gets into a habit of irregular attendance, they will miss vital parts of their learning. Punctuality is important for the same reason. Parents who fail to ensure regular attendance / who do not work with the school to improve their child s attendance may face prosecution.
WHAT A PARENT/CARER SHOULD DO: If a student needs to stay at home due to illness a parent / carer should notify us on the 1st day of absence. If a student needs to leave the school during the day because they have an appointment please let the school know in the form of a note or telephone call giving a reason for the appointment e.g. dentist/ doctor. However, where possible appointments of this nature should be made outside of school hours to ensure that education is not interrupted. We would like parents / carers to contact us should they be having difficulty with attendance as we would like to offer as much support as possible. Parents must provide at least two emergency contact numbers. HEALTHCARE Please inform us if your child has a specific medical problem. Any medication prescribed by a doctor should be administered by parents or carers wherever possible. In other cases medication must be named and given to the school administration staff. You will be required to complete our medication form giving us clear instructions on how and when it should be administered. In the event of an emergency or sudden illness in school, we will try to contact you directly. If this is not possible, and medical attention is considered necessary, your child will be taken to either the Health Centre or Hospital. As teachers are not allowed to authorise certain treatment, it is essential that we have up to date telephone numbers of relatives and friends who can be contacted. In case of an accident First Aid will be administered by a trained member of staff and you will be contacted immediately. Please make sure that we have up to date emergency contact telephone numbers. The school nurse is frequently in school, should you wish to see her please contact school to arrange an appointment.
FIRE DRILL In case of a fire, the bell will ring continuously. 1. Each group will be led out of the nearest fire door and lined up at designated assembly points. 2. Doors and windows should be shut if this is safe, and toilet areas checked by staff. 3. Leave the building by the nearest exit and assemble on the playground. 4. Do not stop to collect personal belongings. 5. Assemble in class groups. Registers will be taken to each assembly point. 6. No one should re-enter the building until it is declared safe to do so. Arrangements for leaving the building in an emergency are clearly displayed around the building. CONSULTATION WITH PARENTS / CARERS We value home to school relationships and like to work closely with parents and carers to make sure that the young people we have in our care get the very best opportunities throughout their school career. If you have any contributions or suggestions about the prospectus, or any other aspect of school life, please let us know. Staff are always available to discuss children s progress. LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS School dinners are prepared and supplied by Mellors Catering staff at Normanby Primary School. Orders are taken as part of the morning registration routine. However if you arrive late then you will need to make sure your order is placed at reception BEFORE 9:30am. At Pathways we encourage healthy eating and school meals are prepared to set regulations. A packed lunch can be brought into school to be eaten at lunch time. However, the school cannot provide refrigeration for packed lunches. For Health and Safety reasons we would advise parents/carers that all packed lunches should therefore contain a cool pack. Application forms are at the back of this prospectus / available from the school office if you think your child may be entitled to a free school meal. Even if your child currently does not take a lunch, schools are entitled to extra funding based on this information and any extra funding could be used to further support your child. We therefore ask that even if you think you are not eligible, please complete the attached
application form. The cost of a school meal is 2.20 (secondary meal) and 2.05 (primary meal). SECURITY Whilst we make every effort to ensure that our school provides a welcome to parents/carers, friends and members of the community, we are very much aware of our responsibilities for the safety of the children in our care. In order to protect our children we have made every effort to secure the premises from unwanted intruders. Please be patient if these measures, on occasion, cause you inconvenience. Visitors to the school are required to sign in using the electronic system in reception. Members of staff are expected to challenge visitors not wearing identification or that that they don t recognise. BEHAVIOUR POLICY We expect all students to behave safely, allowing themselves and their peers to learn and make progress. If a student misbehaves they will be expected to face the consequences. See Behaviour / Rewards Policy for more information. TRANSPORT For eligible students transport is provided by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. Please visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk for more information and to see a copy of the policy. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE The school has a Complaints Procedure which is available on the school website. CAR PARKING IN SCHOOL There is very little space in and around school to park. We ask for your help in this matter by ensuring that where you park is both safe and legal. PASTORAL CARE Pastoral care of our children is both the individual and collective responsibility of the staff of the school. However, the staff are responsible for the immediate care and guidance of the children in their own class. We also have a behaviour and wellbeing team who support when needed.
Although it may be difficult for you, it is important that we are informed of any occurrence at home which may upset your child. Any information shared in confidence will be respected. You are welcome to come into school at any time to discuss the welfare of your child. It is only by working together that we can best meet the needs of individual children. CHILD PROTECTION Parents and carers should be aware that the school has a duty to take reasonable action to ensure the welfare and safety of its pupils. In cases where school staff are concerned that a pupil may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, staff will follow Redcar & Cleveland s Child Protection Procedures and inform Social Care of their concerns. This may then involve a visit to the home by a Social Worker. The school s Child Protection Policy is updated on a regular basis and is available on our website. Leaflets are available from reception, including details of schools safeguarding team. All staff employed by the school are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks. SCHOOL COUNCIL We are keen to involve pupils in decision-making processes wherever possible and to give them the opportunity to air their views on school matters. We have a School Council, made up of pupil representatives from each class, teaching assistants and teaching staff. The Council s members meet regularly to discuss various topics. GROUP SIZES AND STAFFING Due to the nature of the school our group sizes reflect the need of the pupils. We normally have capacity for 6-8 pupils per group with 2 members of staff. CURRICULUM The curriculum although based on the National Curriculum reflects the school ethos and caters for the individual learning differences of our pupils. Through both the formal and hidden curriculum, pupils are given a wide range of educational experiences. As a result we have high expectations of our pupil s academic potential. Through various routes we expect all our pupils to meet or exceed their own potential at the end of year 11. All students will study a core curriculum of English, Maths, Science, PE and PSHE. Additional subjects including vocational courses, will be offered depending on the interests of individuals.
The school commissions various specialist staff including: Occupational Therapist, Counsellors, Educational Psychologist to assess students and advise staff on developing a bespoke curriculum.
PATHWAYS TEAM 2018 Forename Surname Position Rachel Glover Headteacher Designated Safeguarding Lead Lesley Watts Assistant Headteacher /SENDCo - Deputy Safeguarding Officer Paul Russell Assistant Headteacher (Primary) Sarah Harland Teacher (Primary) Adelle Cutter Teacher (KS3/4) Fiona McGregor Teacher (Transition) Stevie Williams Teacher (KS3/4) Martine Spozio Teacher (KS3/4) Emma Shaw Teacher (KS3/4) Heather Bailey Teacher (Primary) Graeme Lewis Teacher (PE Primary/Secondary) Catherine Button Teacher (Primary) Paul Hartley Teacher (Primary/Secondary) Linda Bonnard HLTA Emily Hodge HLTA Jamie Henderson TA Laura Elvis TA Emma Lewis TA Phil Marsay TA Michelle Busuttil TA Shannon Walton TA Anthony Dales TA Faye Hewitt TA Nicola Honeyman TA Faye Darroch TA Gemma Graham TA Emily Hughes TA Amanda Dismore TA Shelton Masvaure Outreach Manager Steven Rees Behaviour Mentor Joanne McGowan Behaviour Mentor Stacey Walker Well-being Mentor Amy Jowers Well-being Mentor Helen Brown School Business Manager Debbie Graham Admin Assistant (Attendance and Exams) Kevin Glass Caretaker Margaret Martin Cleaner Heather Doddy Cleaner Deborah Munroe Cleaner
Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7NP 01642 779292 01642 779299 Dear Parent/Carer It is very important that as a school we hold the correct information about your child. This pack contains some forms which need completing and returning to school as soon as possible. Attached to this letter is a consent form for trips / visits. By completing this consent form, you are authorising Pathways School to take your child out of school for routine visits and activities which are a normal part of educational provision including but not limited to: Local walks which present no significant risks or technical requirements Swimming lessons as part of national curriculum provision Local sports fixtures Bike ability / cycle training The completion of this consent form will ensure your child can access the reward trips and travel on school minibus / staff vehicles as appropriate, so please ensure this is completed in full, signed and returned to school. On occasion, we will require a separate consent form, depending on the type of trip being planned. We will send these forms home with specific dates and details of trips.. Thank you for your continued support. Yours sincerely R. Glover Headteacher
Acceptable Use Policy Pupils and Parents This is the acceptable usage policy for our school. The purpose of this policy is to promote positive and responsible network and internet behaviour. Please read carefully and sign at the bottom to show you agree to these terms. If you do not sign and return this form will not be able to use the schools IT systems. For pupils: I will only use the school internet and network for my school work or when a member of staff has given permission. I will only use my school email address when using email in school. I will be careful when opening emails from people I don t know and I will ask an adult if I m unsure whether to open it. I will not share my internet or network passwords. I will not look at or delete other people s work or files. I will make sure all my contact with other people at school is responsible. I will not cyber-bully pupils or staff. I will check with a member of staff if I think a website might be unsuitable. I won t give out my personal details, such as my name, address, school or phone number on the internet. I understand that meeting people in real life who I first met online is dangerous. If someone is asking to meet me in real life I will inform my parents or guardians immediately. I will not arrange to meet them by myself. I won t upload or download any pictures, writing or movies which might upset people or make other people think the school is a bad place. I won t try to install software onto the school network because it might have a virus on and cause a lot of damage. Instead I will ask a teacher for advice. I will be careful with keyboards, mice, headphones and all other equipment, and when turning a computer on or off. I know that everything I do on the computers at school is recorded and that the school can talk to my parents if a teacher is worried about my online safety. I will try to follow these rules all the time because I know they are designed to keep me safe.. Signed Pupil: Date: For parents: I understand the key principles of Internet Safety and agree to support and uphold the values of this policy in relation to my child and their use of the internet, at home and at school I agree to uphold the principles of this policy in relation to my own use of the internet and social media such as facebook, when that use is related to the school, employees of the school and other students at the school. In-school images of pupils will only be taken, stored and used for school purposes in line with the school s safeguarding procedures. Images will only be used on the school website, in the press, or in media, with permission. Parental consent: I do / do not give permission for images of my child to be used on the school website, in the press or in media (Please delete as appropriate). Signed - Parent/Guardian: Date:
ETHNIC BACKGROUND RECORD FORM Pupil Name Class Our ethnic background describes how we think of ourselves. This may be based on many things including for example, our skin colour, language, culture, ancestry or family history. Ethnic background is not the same as nationality or country of birth. Please study the list below and indicate in one box only the ethnic background of the pupil named above. Please also indicate whether the form was completed by the parent or child. WHITE British Irish Traveller or Irish heritage Gypsy/Roma Any other white background MIXED White/Black Caribbean White/Black African White/Asian Any other mixed background ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH Indian Pakistani Any other Asian background Chinese Any Other Ethnic Background I do not wish an ethnic background to be recorded Information provided by Parent/Child (please delete) Any information you provide will be used solely to compile statistics on pupils of different ethnic backgrounds to help ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. These statistics will not allow individual pupils to be identified. From time to time the information will be passed onto the Local Authority and the Department for Education to contribute to Local and National statistics. The information will also be passed onto future schools to save it having to be asked for again.
Consent form for school trips and other off-site activities Please sign and date the form below if you are happy for your child in the school period of September 2018 to July 2019 a) To take part in school trips and other activities that take place off school premises; and b) To be given first aid or urgent medical treatment during any school trip or activity. Please note the following important information before signing this form: The trips and activities covered by this consent include; o adventure activities at any time. o off-site sporting fixtures outside the school day, o all off-site activities for nursery schools. The school will send you information about each trip or activity before it takes place. You can, if you wish, tell the school that you do not want your child to take part in any particular school trip or activity. Written parental consent will not be requested from you for the majority of off-site activities offered by the school for example, year-group visits to local amenities as such activities are part of the school s curriculum and usually take place during the normal school day. Please complete the medical information section below (if applicable) and sign and date this form if you agree to the above. Medical information Details of any medical condition that my child suffers from and any medication my child should take during off-site visits:.. Signed.. Date
Home School Agreement Family We will try our best to: see that my child attends school regularly and on time, informing school immediately of reasons for absence ensure that my child is dressed appropriately and does not wear jewellery, for health and safety reasons avoid taking holidays during term time support the school s homework policy and provide opportunities for learning at home attend reviews to discuss my child s progress support the school in promoting good behaviour Signed: Pupil I will try my best to: be well mannered and well behaved work hard listen carefully to my teacher and others look after my own belongings and respect other peoples belongings be kind to others My name or picture School We will try our best to: provide the highest standard of education possible encourage your child to do their best at all times care for your child s happiness and safety ensure that your child feels valued and can make a contribution to our school community achieve high standards of behaviour make you as parents/carers feel welcome and keep you informed about your child s progress Signed:
Medical Information & Consent Form For Educational Visits and Adventurous Activities. EVAP Form 3 If participant is under 18 years of age this form must be completed and signed by a parent / guardian. School or Service. Destination & Nature of Activities. Date(s) of Visit(s). 1 st September 2018 23 rd July 2019 Information relating to the participant: Participants Full Name. Date of Birth Age Gender Home Address. Emergency Contact Details (please provide at least 2 contacts): Name Relationship Telephone / Mobile Numbers Medical information relating to the participant: You must answer all questions fully Doctors Name / Practice Address. Telephone Number Please tick the relevant box to the question: Has the participant ever had or is currently suffering from any of the following? Yes No Yes No Diabetes Epilepsy Heart Condition Asthma Is the participant currently taking any kind of medication Does the participant have any Eating disorder / Food Allergy / Special Dietary Requirements? Does the participant have any allergies other than food? Recent surgery Joint or muscle problems Back problems High or low blood pressure May the participant be given any pain relief if required? Has the participant been in contact with a Contagious / Infectious disease within last 2 months? Is there any medical or behavioural condition not mentioned? If you have answered YES to any question please provide details. Please continue over Page
Swimming and Water Confidence: It may not be necessary for the participant to be able to swim on a visit or activity but for some visits they will need to be water confident. Please indicate Is the participant able to swim 25m? Is the participant water confident? Are there any reasons why the participant should not take part in physical activities? If you have answered YES please provide details below. Yes No Please provide details if there is additional information not covered by this form that you think may be useful to the School / Service regarding this visit / activity. Declaration & Consent to be completed prior to visit. Please Note: A Parent/Guardian wishing to vary the terms of this declaration must state their specific requirements for the attention of staff/medical authorities, preferably also including the reason. Yes No I agree to my child / myself receiving medication as instructed and any emergency dental, medical or surgical treatment, including anesthetic or blood transfusion, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present. I agree to my child / myself taking part in this visit and have read the information sheet provided. I acknowledge that all information given on the medical form is correct and that I have fully understood all questions asked.if there is a change before the date of the visit / trip I will inform the School / Service. I am also aware that the nature of the activities/course could be physically demanding. I accept that information on this form will be put onto an internal database and may be used / viewed by the School / Service Please indicate Relationship to Participant: I am Parent / Guardian / Participant. Signed: Date: Please Print Name: Contact: Telephone / Mobile:
PUPIL DETAILS SURNAME FORENAME MIDDLE NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE DATE OF BIRTH GENDER DATE ADMITTED TO Pathways School CLASS TELEPHONE No UPN Number (to be completed by school) PERSONAL DETAILS Ethnic Origin Home Language Religion Baptised Yes / No MEDICAL INFORMATION Doctor s Name Address Telephone No Medical Conditions (including allergies) MEAL ARRANGEMENTS PAID MEAL FREE MEAL PACKED LUNCH HOME TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Walk Bicycle Car Train School transport Taxi Public Transport PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF THE CHILD Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 Surname Forename Relationship to Pupil Eg parent/guardian/grandparent Daytime Telephone No Daytime Place Eg Home/work Home Address Surname Forename Relationship to pupil Eg parent/guardian/grandparent Daytime Telephone No Daytime Place Eg Home/work Home Address Postcode Postcode
Home/Mobile Telephone No Home/Mobile Telephone No Does the child live at this address YES/NO Does the child live at this address YES/NO Previous School attended EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Please ensure we have at least one other nominated contact person in addition to those named overleaf. Contact Person 1 Surname Title Daytime Number Home Address Forename Relationship of contact to pupil Eg Parent/Grandparent/Neighbour Daytime Place Contact Person 2 Surname Title Daytime Number Home Address Forename Relationship of contact to pupil Eg Parent/Grandparent/Neighbour Daytime Place Contact Person 3 Surname Title Daytime Number Home Address Forename Relationship of contact to pupil Eg Parent/Grandparent/Neighbour Daytime Place For Office Use Only Date of Admission Admission Number Year Group Reg Group Date entered on computer
Using Images of Children In an ever increasing digital age photographs and video/dvd are increasingly used for a variety of purposes at our school. They enable us to capture and record school events and to showcase the work the children produce. We may sometimes have the opportunity to use these images in our publicity, our school prospectus, on our plasma screens and on our school website. We may also make video/dvd recordings for school to school conferences, monitoring or other educational uses. Our Image Use Policy ensures that guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of our school community. For example any child will not be named if their image is used on the website. Please complete and return the slip below, however if you do not wish your child to be photographed we are still entitled to use photographs of your child to record activities relating to their education. Image Use Consent Form May 2017 to July 2018 Pupil Name Class 1. Can we use your child s photograph (unidentified) in the school prospectus and other printed publications that we produce for promotional purposes? 2. Can we use your child s image (unidentified) on our website and plasma screens in school or social media? Please circle Yes / No Yes / No 3. Can we use your child s image (unidentified) on video/dvd or webcam? Yes / No 4. Do you consent to your child being photographed or filmed in press Yes / No events agreed by the school? 5. Do you consent to your child s full name being published with a press Yes / No photograph? (Some local newspapers will not agree to publish a photograph without a full name) Parent/Carer Signature Date Print Name