YEAR 7 HANDBOOK 2026 - 2027
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Dear Students, Parents and Carers, I am delighted to introduce myself as Head of Year 7 at The Priory Academy LSST, and I look forward to welcoming your child in September and working closely with you over the coming years. The transition from primary to secondary school is an exciting milestone and a significant step for both students and their families. We recognise that many children will be moving from smaller school settings, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth, supportive and positive as possible. At LSST, we have a dedicated team of staff who work closely together to support our Year 7 students both pastorally and academically. Form Tutors play a key role in your child’s daily school life, building strong relationships and ensuring that every student feels settled, safe and ready to learn. They will contact you when necessary and I would appreciate it if you would make them your first point of contact should you have any questions or concerns so that they can support your child as effectively as possible. We are proud of the enthusiastic, hardworking and respectful students within our school community. Year 7 students quickly become involved in the wide range of opportunities we have to offer, including house events, enrichment activities and extra-curricular clubs, helping them to build friendships and develop confidence beyond the classroom. Our aim is to support every student in achieving their full potential. During their time at LSST, students develop not only strong academic outcomes but also the personal qualities needed for future success. We are proud that many of our students continue into our Sixth Form and progress on to a wide variety of higher education pathways all over the world. This handbook is designed to give all parties involved sound advice on how to make the transition into the Academy successfully and prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead. Starting secondary school is the beginning of an exciting journey, and we are here to guide and support your child every step of the way. I very much look forward to meeting you and your child in the near future and beginning this journey together. Yours faithfully, Miss A Marshall Head of Year 7 WELCOME A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 3
The Trust’s Mission: To improve the life chances of our pupils and so become true citizens of the world The Trust’s Motto: sic itur ad astra ‘by the good deeds you do, you will be remembered in the stars for eternity’ Aeneid, Virgil. The Trust’s Values: • Nurturing deeply cultured, reflective and philosophical thinkers of the future; • Empowering intellectual curiosity, active learning and inquisitiveness; • Fostering empathy, mutual respect and courtesy in a global community; • Championing integrity, resilience and the value of personal endeavour; • Igniting a sense of awe and wonder, moral conviction and ambition. The Priory Academy LSST Motto: Courage and Courtesy: This motto underpins all that we want our students to be during their time with us and when they leave. We want our students to have the courage to do what is right and follow their dreams, and to do so with courtesy and the utmost respect for others and their environment. The Priory Academy LSST Values: Aspiration: Instilling an attitude of hard work and determination in pursuit of our goals. Inspiration: Developing an enthusiasm for learning and igniting imagination to become our best. Respect: Fostering a tolerant, helpful and polite approach to each other and the environment. Resilience: Encouraging positive well-being and self-esteem. Innovation: Nurturing confidence and bravery to embrace new challenges. TRUST AND ACADEMY ETHOS 4 | www.priorylsst.co.uk
When students begin their education at The Priory Academy LSST they, along with their parents/carers, are asked to sign the Priory Contract. This is signed by parents/carers as part of the admission pack and is a demonstration of their commitment to the Academy and an acknowledgement of the responsibility they have as part of a community of learners. We use this contract and refer to it throughout our students' journey with us. As a student I pledge to... • Have the highest possible expectations for what I can achieve at The Priory Academy LSST and beyond; • Behave well in class, in, to and from the Academy and whilst on academy activities; • Wear my uniform smartly and in accordance with the Academy’s expectations; • Come to the Academy every day; • Focus on learning – maximise learning; • Complete my homework thoroughly and on time - work independently; • Set myself challenging targets and devise appropriate plans to achieve them; • Commit to extra-curricular activities; • Participate positively in academy activities; • Take responsibility for the environment and the wider community; • Inform a member of staff if I am concerned about anything or anyone. As a member of staff, where relevant, I pledge to... • Ensure that students achieve their full potential; • Be proactive in ensuring excellent student behaviour; • Ensure that students wear their uniform appropriately at all times; • Encourage the highest levels of attendance; • Ensure that lessons are highly effective and result in learning – maximise learning; • Set and mark homework in accordance with Academy policy; • Assess progress, and ensure that students are both aware of and achieving their targets; • Support and contribute to the Academy’s extra-curricular and residential programme; • Support and run events in the Academy; • Develop community links for the promotion of positive educational activities; • Be aware of student concerns and communicate them effectively and appropriately. As a parent I pledge to... • Encourage my child to make the best possible use of the opportunities provided; • Support the Academy in ensuring that my child appreciates the Academy’s views on the importance of good behaviour; • Support the Academy in enforcing the uniform expectations; • Encourage my child to achieve the highest levels of attendance and communicate with the Academy on attendance issues; • Support and help foster a positive attitude to learning; • Encourage the completion of homework; • Work with my child to set targets for progress; • Encourage my child to take part in at least one extra-curricular activity; • Encourage my child to take part in Academy activities; • Encourage my child to contribute to the community through voluntary or charity work; • Communicate any concerns I have to the appropriate member of staff. THE PRIORY ACADEMY LSST CONTRACT A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 5
YEAR 7 PASTORAL TEAM Activity Start End Movement Time 8.20am 8.30am Personal Development 8.30am 8.55am Movement Time 8.55am 9.00am Period 1 9.00am 10.00am Movement Time 10.00am 10.05am Period 2 10.05am 11.05am Break time 11.05am 11.25pm Period 3 11.25am 12.25pm Lunchtime 12.25pm 1.00pm Period 4 1.00pm 2.00pm Movement Time 2.00pm 2.05pm Period 5 2.05pm 3.05pm Enrichment Activities 3.10pm 4.15pm THE ACADEMY DAY Tutor Group Form Tutor 7.1 Mrs K Bentley & Miss K O'Toole 7.2 Mr W Crawford 7.3 Mr N Neamtu 7.4 Miss O Seymour 7.5 Mrs R Cavill Tutor Group Form Tutor 7.6 Mr E Chapman 7.7 Mr C Smithers 7.8 Mr A Thompson 7.9 Dr D Wenman 6 | www.priorylsst.co.uk Head of Year Miss A Marshall Pastoral Manager Mrs J Spence Enrichment Leader Mr Z Allan
TERM DATES 2026-27 Module 1 Monday 7th September 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026 Holiday: Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November 2026 Module 2 Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 18th December 2026 Holiday: Saturday 19th December 2026 to Monday 4th January 2027 Includes Public Holidays: Friday 25th December, Monday 28th December & Friday 1st January 2027 Module 3 Tuesday 5th January 2027 to Friday 12th February 2027 Holiday: Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 2027 Module 4 Monday 22nd February 2027 to Thursday 25th March 2027 Holiday: Friday 26th March to Sunday 11th April 2027 Includes Public Holidays: Friday 26th & Monday 29th March 2027 Module 5 Monday 12th April 2027 to Friday 28th May 2027 Holiday: Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June 2027 Includes Public Holidays: Monday 3rd & Monday 31st May 2027 Module 6 Monday 7th June 2027 to Wednesday 21st July 2027 Staff training days Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September 2026 Monday 4th January 2027 Three full staff training days, two days commuted to twilight sessions. A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 7 TERM DATES 2027-28 Module 1 Monday 6th September 2027 to Friday 22nd October 2027 Holiday: Saturday 23rd October to Sunday 31st October 2027 Module 2 Monday 1st November 2027 to Friday 17th December 2027 Holiday: Saturday 18th December 2027 to Tuesday 4th January 2028 Includes Public Holidays: Monday 27th December, Tuesday 28th December 2027 & Monday 3rd January 2028 Module 3 Wednesday 5th January 2028 to Friday 11th February 2028 Holiday: Saturday 12th February to Sunday 20th February 2028 Module 4 Monday 21st February 2028 to Friday 31st March 2028 Holiday: Saturday 1st April to Monday 17th April 2028 Includes Public Holidays: Friday 14th April & Monday 17th April 2028 Module 5 Tuesday 18th April 2028 to Friday 26th May 2028 Holiday: Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June 2028 Includes Public Holidays: Monday 1st May & Monday 29th May 2028 Module 6 Monday 5th June 2028 to Thursday 20th July 2028 Staff training days Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd September 2027 Tuesday 4th January 2028 Three full staff training days, two days commuted to twilight sessions.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE ACADEMY Under normal circumstances your child’s Form Tutor is the first person who should be contacted. If it is a subject specific query, then please contact their Subject Teacher. More serious issues may require communication with their Head of Year. We politely ask that if you have a concern you wish to discuss that you ring the Academy in order to speak to the relevant member of staff or email generalenquiries@priorylsst.co.uk. Teaching staff are not always easy to contact directly but the reception team will always attempt to contact them as soon as is practical. Please be assured that if a member of staff cannot speak with you at the time of your call they will be in contact at their earliest opportunity. Any emails identifying concerns will be responded to in a timely manner. Please be aware that anything sent in the evening and at weekends will not be responded to immediately and staff will make contact at the earliest opportunity between 8am - 4pm. We thank parents/carers for their cooperation in this matter. ATTENDANCE INFORMATION The Academy expects that a student’s attendance will be 100% in order to ensure that they are able to perform to the best of their ability. To help maintain attendance levels please can we ask that any appointments are made outside of the academy day where possible. However, we understand that some absences are unavoidable, and we wish to work with families in these instances. Please do not hesitate to contact the Academy if there is anything you wish to discuss with regards to attendance and what can be done to support you/your child. If a student is absent from the Academy then they will be expected to catch up on any missed work which they will be able to find on SharePoint, our digital hub where staff and students can access shared resources. Their Form Tutor and subject teachers will support them with this. The government recognises students as persistently absent if their attendance drops below 90% for the academic year, or is below 90% in any six-week period. Understandably we would like to avoid this wherever possible and so it is vital that we work together in ensuring high levels of attendance. First day calling If your child is going to be absent then please contact the Academy in the morning, stating a reason for their absence. If your child’s absence goes beyond one day, we need to be contacted on each subsequent day of absence. Term time holidays Due to current regulations the Academy cannot authorise holiday requests unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you believe this may be applicable, then please complete an absence request form (available on the Parent section of the academy website: Absence Request Form) outlining the circumstances and send this into the academy reception. Where a student’s attendance is below 96%, or there have been previous attendance concerns, the Academy may not grant permission for a request for absence (even in exceptional circumstances). We would ask that holidays continue to be taken during the 175 days when students do not have to be in attendance. 8 | www.priorylsst.co.uk
ACCESSING THE SITE Registration All students are expected to be present for morning registration, this will be undertaken at 8.30am by their Form Tutor. If any student arrives after 8.55 am then they must sign in with a receptionist, either at Main Reception or Sixth Form Reception. If students have to leave the site before the end of the academy day, then parents/carers should email details of this, including any relevant documentation to Mrs J Spence. Students must ensure that they sign out at either reception before they leave. If students in Year 7 are unwell during the day then a receptionist will contact home – we ask that, in line with our mobile phone policy and for safeguarding reasons, students do not contact home directly. If you wish to discuss your child’s attendance, then please contact your child’s Pastoral Manager: Year 7 Mrs J Spence jspence@prioryacademies.co.uk During the academy day all visitors must report to reception. If you are collecting your child at the end of the day by car from our Cross O'Cliff entrance then we politely ask that parents/ carers park on the tennis courts and not at the front of the academy building. We would like to make parents/carers aware that the academy gates will not open until 2.45pm. Therefore, we politely ask that you do not try to access the site before this time. For safeguarding reasons we ask that parents/carers wait in their vehicles and do not walk around the site. If you need to speak with a member of staff we ask that you go to main reception where a member of the team will be able to assist you. If you are collecting your child from the Sixth Form site then we ask parents/carers to be respectful of the residents on Urban Street and the businesses on Clayton Road and Newark Road. Please support the Academy by being mindful of not blocking the roads or turning/parking on the zebra crossing. BEFORE AND END OF THE ACADEMY DAY GUIDANCE Students are not permitted to be in the academy buildings before 8.20am. If it is raining then students will be directed by staff to their form rooms. For health and safety reasons students should not be on site unsupervised at the end of the day. Any student who is being picked up after 3.30pm must attend a supervised club or wait to be collected from the bus bays at the front of the Academy site. A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 9
UNIFORM We strongly recommend that parents/carers refer to this list when buying uniform to prevent any items needing to be changed. The list is also available on the Academy website: www.priorylsst.co.uk The expectation is that students wear their uniform correctly and with pride when travelling to and from the Academy. On educational visits students should wear smart trousers or skirts and appropriate tops, shirts or blouses with no offensive logos. It should be remembered that on such excursions the students are representing the Academy and their appearance should reflect that. 10 | www.priorylsst.co.uk Blazer Navy blue with academy badge. Skirt Knee-length classic style half-pleated skirt in Trutex Harrow grey. The skirt is currently available from Uniform Direct, who will be able to advise you, and will be available from other suppliers in due course. Straight style skirts are not permitted. Trousers Trutex Harrow grey (straight, classic style – no stretch fabrics, turn ups or flairs). Trousers should not be cropped (there should be no gap between the bottom of the trouser and the shoe). Tie The Priory Academy LSST tie - worn so that there is no gap between the bottom of the tie and the skirt/trouser waistband. From September 2026 there will be specific ties for each House group with a stripe correlating to the colour of the House – Alexandria – Red, Avalon – Green, Castille – Blue, Sempringham – Yellow. These House ties will take the place of the House Badge. This new tie will be compulsory for all new Year 7 students from September 2026. Please wait to purchase ties until you have been informed of your child's House colour. Shirt Sky blue, worn with academy tie. Shirts must be tucked in and top buttons fastened. Socks Mid grey or black ankle socks if worn with trousers. White ankle socks if worn with skirt. No logos or designs. No trainer socks. Shoes Black with flat or low heels (less than 5 cm from where the heel joins the shoe). No platform or ballet style shoes. Shoes must be of a solid construction, polishable and suitable for a busy academy environment. Boots are not permitted. Academy bag Navy blue or black. Plain in style – no logos. No other colours are allowed. Reflective stripes are permitted. Handbag style bags are not appropriate. The bag must be suitable for academy use. If a plastic bag is needed it must be navy blue. A small key ring may be attached to the zip or handle to help identify bags. Uniform – Compulsory Items
Pre-loved Uniform At the Academy we have a large store of pre-loved uniform. Whilst we cannot guarantee that we will have every item in every size, we do encourage families to make enquiries through reception should a piece of uniform need replacing. A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 11 Uniform – Optional Items Jumper V-necked jumper: Navy blue. Coat Navy blue or black, plain in style, with no logos or stripes or trimmings such as fur. Reflective stripes are permitted. Tights Grey cotton tights in Year 7 to Year 9. 70 denier charcoal opaque in Year 10 and Year 11. Shorts Module 6 only. Traditional school style (knee length),Trutex Harrow grey. Shorts are to be worn with the usual academy shirt, which must remain tucked in and worn with the academy tie and blazer unless directed otherwise. Grey or black socks are to be worn with shorts. Scarf Navy blue or black, plain in style. Hat Navy blue or black, plain in style. Gloves Navy blue or black, plain in style. Earrings A single pair of spherical plain studs, or a single plain stud. These should be worn on the lower lobe of each ear (only one stud per ear). Jewellery No jewellery other than plain earrings (see above) and one plain ring – no protruding stones. Hair bobbles/ Navy blue or the colour of the hair, plain in style. Alice band Hair slides Navy blue or the colour of the hair, plain in style. Hair styles Hair should be smart and safe for a working environment. Any long hair may be required to be tied back at a member of staff’s discretion. Extreme hairstyles (as decided by the Academy) are not permitted: e.g. no tram lines/edges/steps. Hair colour must be natural and one shade throughout. Muslim Hijab If worn, it must be navy blue. Make-up Not permitted for students within Years 7-11. This includes no nail varnish being permitted and students are not permitted to get artificial nails of any description. False eyelashes are also not permitted.
12 | www.priorylsst.co.uk PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM Please find below the kit that will be required for students to take part in their core Physical Education lessons safely. Additional items may be purchased as an option from the club shop – www.uniform-direct.com/acatalog/The-Priory-Academy-LSST-School-Uniform.html General comments for all • Students with long hair will be required to tie it back so that no part of it will affect their ability to participate safely (including fringes that enter the eye line). • All items of jewellery will need to be removed for practical activities. Please be aware of this when having ears pierced. • All items of kit must be clearly labelled. • Shin pads and gum shields are highly recommended for rugby. Item Priory Academy LSST Polo Shirt A choice of: • Priory Academy LSST PE shorts; or • Priory Academy LSST girls’ base layer PRO leggings; or • Priory Academy LSST slim fit track pants. • Priory Academy LSST skort White sports socks Training shoes – please ensure these are appropriate for sport Swimming costume/trunks/shorts Swimming hat Swimming goggles Navy rugby/football socks Football boots/rugby boots and shin pads A hair bobble for students with long hair A choice of: • Priory Academy LSST hoodie • Plain navy hoodie or sweatshirt – this must be completely plain with no logos or brands As male students also study contact rugby they will need: • Air-flow reversible sports top – navy and purple (this item can also be worn instead of the hoodie or team top) • It is also highly recommended that they have a gum shield Optional additional items include: •UD base layer top – navy
YEAR 7 SUBJECT INFORMATION During the week your child will complete 25 timetabled lessons in a range of subjects. The timetable will follow the breakdown in the table below. During Personal Development time, students will follow our Awareness curriculum with their Form Tutor Subject Science 3 Maths 3 English 3 Modern Foreign Languages 3 History 2 Physical Education 2 Technology 2 Geography 1 Religious Education 1 Information Technology 1 Drama 1 Art 1 Music 1 Extended Studies 1 Lessons per week SEND In addition to our teaching staff, our Learning Strategies department support all students with SEND. During the transition process the department will have liaised with Primary Schools to transfer all relevant information for supporting students that currently receive support. For further information please visit the Academy website at The Priory Academy LSST - SEN Information Report (priorylsst.co.uk). If you have any SEND concerns regarding your child, our Academy has a designated Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo), Mrs J Lea, who can be contacted on 01522 889977 or via: generalenquiries@priorylsst.co.uk A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 13
14 | www.priorylsst.co.uk YEAR 7 ASSESSMENT, RECORDING AND REPORTING INFORMATION Marking Year 7 Module 1 Module 2 ✘ Module 3 ✘ ✘ Module 4 Module 5 ✘ Module 6 ✘ ✘ Attitude to Learning Grade Achievement Parents' Evening Written Report Reports Reports, sent home to parents and carers, are produced regularly and provide valuable information on the progress that our students are making. The table below shows what information you will receive and when you will receive it during the academic year. Students’ work is marked regularly. In order for all students to achieve highly, they should understand what they are to do in any piece of work that is to be assessed. In addition to a teacher marking a piece of work, there are other forms of assessment used such as peer and self - assessment. Regularity of this marking will vary between subject areas. When work is marked by the teacher, in accordance with departmental guidelines, formative comments will sometimes be given. These formative comments may include praise as well as ways in which the student could improve the work further in order for them to achieve their target levels and potentially move beyond. Students’ books should show: pride in their work; subject knowledge and practise of skills; regular review; actions following responsive feedback; progress. In addition to formative comments, some pieces of work may be assessed using a summative assessment level, a comparison against target comment or an examination grade. Parents Evening Parents Evening booking and appointments will be entirely managed through an online platform called School Cloud. Not everyone will get an appointment with all of their child's teachers. However, most teachers will be able to see most of their class. Appointments are in person between 4pm-6pm. This is an important opportunity to hear feedback and develop key relationships with key Academy staff.
YEAR 7 HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS Pathways In Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and 8) students will be assessed by their teachers and placed within one of four pathways. Working Towards Standard (WTS), Expected Standard Foundation (EXSF), Expected Standard Established (EXSE), and Greater Depth Standard (GDS). Twice a year we will report alongside Attitude to Learning an ‘achievement’ grade for every subject using the pathway system. The Academy feels that homework plays an important part in helping to raise levels of achievement. Homework will be set in each subject throughout the week. If you feel there are any problems with homework, please contact the Form Tutor. At The Priory Academy LSST, homework is not an add-on, nor is it an option, but is an integral part of the life of our students. Our staff set homework regularly according to a timetable and assess it carefully. Your co-operation in this matter is absolutely essential if we are to achieve the best for your child. As a guide your child should be set between one and one and a half hours of homework every evening. At the beginning of the year this will be comprised of three pieces of approximately twenty minutes each. As the year progresses this should lengthen to approximately half an hour per piece. Please find below a guide as to how much homework your child should expect to receive each week. Your child’s homework will be set via Satchel:One, where you are able to keep a track of what is due and when. (To support students in Year 7 with the organisation of their homework and time they will be provided with an Academic Notebook by their Form Tutor on the first day.) Subject Homework sessions per week Science 1 Maths 1 English 1 Modern Foreign Languages 1 History 1 Physical Education 1 Technology 1 Subject Homework sessions per week Geography 1 Religious Education 1 Information Technology 1 Drama 1 Art 1 Music 1 Further Studies Ongoing research A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 15 KS3 expected level WTS Definition Approx GCSE Grade Bands Students are working at a level towards the expected standards of the year's ambitious curriculum end points. 1 - 3 EXS (F) Students are working at an expected level, demonstrating foundational knowledge of standards of the year's ambitious curriculum end points. 4 EXS (E) Students are working at an expected level, demonstrating an established knowledge of standards of the year's ambitious curriculum end points. 5 - 6 GDS Students are working at a level which demonstrates an greater depth of standards of the year's ambitious curriculum end points. 7 - 9
16 | www.priorylsst.co.uk YEAR 7 EQUIPMENT EXPECTATIONS The basic equipment that all students should bring to the Academy each day is: • Pen; • Pencil; • Ruler; • Calculator; • Reading book. Students are expected to bring a reading book with them each day for use in Personal Development Time and during English lessons. Reading regularly is an essential part of educational success and we place great emphasis on students reading for pleasure to support their education. There is a recommended reading list for students in Year 7 available on the website under the 'School Information' tab. Year 7 students will be provided with a notebook to use to help with organisation in their first year. THE ENRICHMENT PASSPORT The Academy takes great pride in the accomplishment of our students and we wish to celebrate the many achievements which occur beyond the classroom. The Enrichment Passport has been designed to support and encourage a student’s personal development as well as capturing their successes throughout the year. Through this record we seek to acknowledge and celebrate the many challenges which are overcome and the triumphant accomplishments, no matter how small. At the start of every year students will be presented with their own Enrichment Passport. The Passport is divided into five sections based on our Academy Values; Innovation, Aspiration, Respect, Resilience and Inspiration. Their challenge for the academic year is to complete as many activities in each section as possible. We hope that students take this opportunity to push themselves and try new things so that they are able to look back on and reflect upon a year of exciting and varied accomplishments. The passports are reviewed in Personal Development time and kept with Form Tutors. Please refer to our website (under ‘Extra-Curricular’) for further information on the type of activities that might count towards The Enrichment Passport as well as an extensive reading list for students in all year groups. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Academy offers an exciting extra-curricular programme designed to provide a variety of activities for all students. Participation in extra-curricular activities presents an opportunity for students to pursue a passion, take on a new challenge and work as a team with others. The importance of such pursuits in shaping an all-round character should not be underestimated. For information on clubs and activities please see our website (under the ‘Extra-Curricular’ tab). In their first week at the Academy Year 7 students will walk the House Labyrinth and become a member of one of the four House teams – Alexandria, Avalon, Castile or Sempringham. The Academy’s Enrichment Leaders will guide students through the House system and keep them up-to-date on the latest activities. There is more information on the House system on our website (under the ‘Extra-Curricular’ tab).
THE ACADEMY WEBSITE, SHAREPOINT AND THE HOME GATEWAY www.priorylsst.co.uk The Academy’s website is a one-stop resource for information on all aspects of The Priory Academy LSST. Some of the information you will find on our website is: • Academy Ethos; • Trust Policies; • Uniform List; • Curriculum Guidance; • Extra-Curricular Provision. On the website’s home page you will find a tab along the top which says ‘Home Gateway’. This allows students to remotely access their academy desktop (via Citrix) from home, which is invaluable if they are completing homework or wish to do any further reading and research. Access to this requires the student’s log in credentials. Students can also access their emails and SharePoint on this page without having to log into Citrix. SharePoint is the Academy’s intranet system and by logging into this area students can access department information, year group information and welfare advice and guidance. During their Computing lessons in Year 7 students have these areas explained and demonstrated and are shown how to access them. MOBILE PHONES AND USE OF DIGITAL SYSTEMS GUIDANCE Students are permitted to use mobile phones before 8.20am and after the end of the academy day once they are out of the building (providing they are not taking part in any academy activities). During the academy day mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags. To access the Academies policies regarding E-Safety please visit the Trust website – www.prioryacademies.co.uk. The policies can be found under ‘Trust Policies’ in the ‘ICT’ section. Access to social media sites is not permitted through academy systems. If, as parents/carers, you allow your child to access social media then it is strongly encouraged that you oversee what they do and encourage them to share their activity with you in order to promote safe and positive use. Younger students need more guidance as they start to use social media and so with the education provided by the Academy and support from home a collaborative approach should ensure that students stay safe. Advice and guidance on Internet Safety can be found on our website (under the ‘Parents’ tab). Online Safety is embedded throughout the curriculum and is a key part of the Academy Awareness Programme followed by all students. A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 17
18 | www.priorylsst.co.uk IN TOUCH The ‘In Touch Communication System’ enables the Academy to correspond with parents/carers via email and text message. We use the text message system for first day absence and attendance communication. In the event that your child is absent from the Academy and we have not had any correspondence from you, a text message will be sent to a designated contact and you will be able to reply to the text message to confirm the reason for your child’s absence and their expected return date. The email system will be used for sending out letters from the Academy. For each child the Academy will have a designated contact (the parent/carer who is priority 1 on the contact list) and a designated email address and mobile number. This can be changed at any time by visiting main reception, speaking with one of our receptionists and completing a new Data collection form. Parents/carers will be able to ‘opt out’ of this system; in this instance parents/carers will receive paper communication. SIMS PARENT APP AND PARENTPAY There are two systems for parents/carers to use which help communications and process payments made towards activities for our students. These both link with our Academy information management system (SIMS) which means all information is accurate and up to date. SIMS Parent App The parent app and website will allow parents/carers to access information at their own convenience via smartphone, tablet or PC – anytime, anywhere. You can also review and request changes to the data held direct from a smartphone or through the website. What information is on SIMS Parent? • Academy term and inset dates, and contact details available at the click of a button; • Access to update contact details, so we always have the most up-to-date information in case of emergency; • If parents/carers have more than one child at the Academy, access to information for all the children, from the same app; • As the year progresses a view of assessment information, as it is published, normally at the end of each module. ParentPay ParentPay is web based and will ensure parents/carers can make payments securely for trips and events, as well as providing consent. Once registered parents/carers will be able to make payments easily and securely online rather than give students cash/ cheques to bring into the Academy. This is also how parents/carers pay for their children to use the academy’s catering facilities using a biometric till system. Children do not use cash in the dining rooms but instead use the ‘credit’ parents have added using ParentPay. It is used for all academy trip/event payments, payments towards Priory Leisure, CCF and DofE activities. Parents/Carer with older children already in attendance will not have to register again for either system when other family members join the Academy. Parents/carers who are new to the Academy with students joining Year 7 will receive an invitation to register for the Parent App and ParentPay.
SATCHEL:ONE Satchel:One is an all-in-one platform designed to make life easier for students, teachers, and parents. Here's how we use it in our academy: • Homework Management: Teachers assign and track homework. Students can easily see their assignments and deadlines, and as parents, you can stay informed about your child's homework, helping them stay on top of their tasks. • Awarding House Points: We celebrate student achievements and positive behaviour by awarding house points. You can see the house points your child earns and join in celebrating their successes. • Student Notices: Important notices and announcements are shared through Satchel:One, ensuring students never miss out on crucial information. As parents/carers you too, will have access to these notices. • Behaviour Logging: Our staff log and track student behaviour through the platform. You will be able to view any logged behaviour notes, so you're always aware of your child's conduct at school. Students can sign in easily using their Microsoft 365 school account, ensuring secure and seamless access. Parents/carers will be provided with a parental code which will link your logon to your child. With Satchel:One, you'll have a clear window into your child's school life, making it easier than ever to support their education. A PRIORY ACADEMY • LSST | 19
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