TransitionJoining Fram? - Framingham Earl High School

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FRAMINGHAM EARL
HIGH SCHOOL
2015 - 2016
Transition
Norwich Road
Framingham Earl
NORWICH
Norfolk NR14 7QP
T: 01508 492 547 / 493 774
F: 01508 493 597
E: [email protected]
www.framinghamearl.norfolk.sch.uk
Welcome to FRAM
We are delighted to welcome you to
Framingham Earl High School.
Commonly known as ‘Fram’, we are a school where we truly
believe that ‘Anything’s Possible’.
We know that a change of school at any time can be
challenging. Here at Fram, we put a great deal of effort into
ensuring that this transition is as smooth and as easy as
possible and into alleviating as many of your anxieties as we
can.
We want your child to begin their time at any new school
confidently and in the best possible position to develop
socially, emotionally and academically.
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Experience has demonstrated
to us that careful preparation
of the transfer to a new
School will support students’
confidence, raise their self
esteem and have long lasting
positive effects.
We are keen to establish a
positive relationship where
everyone feels informed,
supported and confident so
that their child will move
smoothly on to the next phase
of their educational life.
Close links are maintained with our local primary schools. We
take enormous care to place our new Year 7 students in Form
Groups with friends and fellow students with whom they can
feel happy and safe. We consult with the students themselves,
their primary school teachers and parents before placing them
in a particular Form Group.
This booklet outlines our transition process for both you and
your child.
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Transition: Year 6 to Year 7
Introducing our Transition Team
The primary role of this team is to ensure that your child has a smooth
transition to Fram.
By working closely with you and the primary schools we ensure that we
have everything we need to give your child the best possible start here.
Ms Furneaux
Headteacher
Mr Keogh
Year 7
Director of Learning
Mrs Skinner
Student Wellbeing
Co-ordinator
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Mrs Wilson
Assistant Headteacher
Student Support & Guidance
Mrs Harvey
Director of Learning Support
(SENDCO)
Miss Duke
Business Support
Admissions
Key Dates
31st October 2015
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Applications for Year 7 to be submitted to Norfolk County Council.
1st March 2016
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National Offer Day. If you have applied online you will receive
an email advising you at which school your child has been offered
a place. If you sent in a paper application you will be notified by
letter by 1st class post.
21st April 2016
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Parents’ Information Evening
At this evening you will receive a Welcome Pack, which will include
our admission forms and your child’s invitiations to our Super
Learning and Intake Days. We will talk you through the next stage
of our transition process, followed by an opportunity to ask
individual questions.
April /May2016
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Primary School Visits
Key staff from Fram will meet the teachers of our Primary feeders
to discuss your child. The students at our primary feeders will be
visited by Mr Keogh and some of our current Year 7 students. Ms
Furneaux also visits all of the out of catchment students at their
primary school to talk to both the teachers and the students.
6th—17th June 2016
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Family Meetings
This meeting takes place at Fram with a senior member of staff
and is for us to get to know your child better and to discuss your
hopes and concerns.
June 2016
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Year 7 Form Group Collation
7th July 2016
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Super Learning Day
This is the first of the 2 transition days your child will spend with
us. Organised by the PE department, the students will take part in
exciting themed activities, such as orienteering, team challenges,
games and coaching.
8th July 2016
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Intake Day
This is the day your child will meet their Form Tutor and the rest of
their form and will experience a typical day at Fram.
September 2016
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Year 7 Parents’ Welcome Evening
Parents will meet with Form Tutors and have the opportunity to
discuss their child’s start at Fram.
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Our Curriculum
Years 7, 8 and 9
English
Mathematics
Science
Modern Languages; Students normally study French or Spanish as their main foreign language. Some may also study German.
Design and Technology
Humanities (Geography and History)
Computing
Music
Drama
Art
PE
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Citizenship
PSHEE
Years 10 and 11
English (Language and
Literature)
Mathematics
Science (Dual Award)
Computing
Physical Education
Citizenship & Religion (GCSE)
Additional option choices are then made from the following:
Triple Science (3 GCSE Awards)
Physical Education (GCSE)
French
German
Spanish
History
Geography
Computer Science
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Design Technology (Resistant
Materials, Food Technology and
Textiles)
Drama
Art & Design
Music
Dance
Psychology
Vocational Courses are also
available through, a partnership
with City College Norwich.
Relationships and Sex
Education
Health, Relationships and Sex Education are included in PSHEE throughout each
child’s time at school.
Religious Education
Religious Education is given in accordance with the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus.
Parents wishing to withdraw their child from Religious Education or any
devotional aspect of assembly are invited to discuss the matter with the
Headteacher.
Learning Support Arrangements
The School sees its learning support provision as an important resource which is
available to all students. In particular, it provides help to improve weak areas by
means of individual or small group support. Much of this support is given
outside lessons so that no work is missed. Wherever possible, we try to adapt
our curriculum to cater for students with particular needs.
Staff refer students to the Learning Support Department, but students are also
encouraged to be aware of areas in which they would like to improve, and may
refer themselves. Some students are given extra support within their normal class
activities.
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Outside the Classroom
We provide a wealth of activities to extend
learning beyond the classroom, providing
enjoyment and development of practical skills
The School is able to offer a wide range
of activities outside the classroom - the
majority of which are carried out at
lunchtime or after school.
The School has been awarded Quality
in Study Support status (QISS), a
nationally recognised award for the
quality of enrichment and study
support activities which take place.
Music and Drama
There are various musical ensembles;
including choirs; instrumental, folk, jazz
and percussion groups; and various
rock bands. Tuition is available in
woodwind, keyboard, piano,
percussion, voice, string and brass
instruments. School productions are a
regular feature on the School’s event
list as well as concerts and
other musical events.
PE and Sport
We offer an extensive sports
programme aimed at trying to
provide something for everybody. In addition to daily
lunchtime and evening clubs
across the full range of sports,
we have a comprehensive
fixtures programme against
other schools locally and nationally.
Our teams always do exceptionally well
in the full range of competitions.
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We work with partner primary and high
schools, developing and disseminating
good practice. We have become a
focal point for the community, working
with a wide variety of organisations
and with hundreds of individuals who
use the school facilities for sport and a
range of other leisure activities.
Leading the way
Within each department and throughout the School, many clubs and
activities are run or supported by
Student Leaders. This provide a great
opportunity for students who have
shown leadership qualities in a certain
area and are willing to lead their peers
during a lunch hour or after school
session.
Well established areas include:
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the school magazine, FENIX, which is published by
students.
a team of Year 11 students who perform excellent
service to the School, developing personal qualities,
too, as they work as School Office Leaders
immediately before school, during breaks and at
lunchtimes.
a Year 10 team who carry out many tasks for the
benefit of the community and the smooth running
of the School.
students in Years 10 and 11 who act as Buddies to
students in Year 7, helping them to settle into
school life.
the 10:10 carbon reduction scheme.
many students in Years 10 and 11 who help to
organise and supervise sporting activities among
younger students as part of their Sports Leader UK
Award Programme.
TABOO: our award-winning peer counselling group.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (D of E)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, noncompetitive programme giving our young people the
opportunity to experience new activities or develop
existing skills. Fram is now a certified Duke of Edinburgh
Centre, offering our Year 10 students the chance to
complete their Bronze Level award, completing a
programme of activities in four sections; volunteering,
physical, skills and expedition. In the last two years over
70 students have taken part in the Award.
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Homework
Homework is an important part of school life. It is used to reinforce classroom learning and to
allow the students to practice what they have been taught. It is also an opportunity for the
students to extend their thinking and to work in ways which are creative and personal. As
young people progress through their education, independent study becomes increasingly
important; homework here is seen to foster student initiative and responsibility and is an introduction to learning for life.
Good communication with parents over homework and mutual co-operation between home
and school form the basis to ensure that each student fulfils his or her potential. A copy of the
homework timetable is available to parents each year so that they are aware of their child’s
commitment. Normally students have two or three homework subjects each night. For Year 7
students, each piece should take about 20 minutes, rising to 45 minutes per subject in Year 11.
At times some subjects may set homework on a longer-term basis, for example during project
or course work.
There is plenty of support for students who are worried about their homework. All students
have a planner in which they write down the work set. Form Tutors check this weekly and
parents can use this useful book to discuss issues around homework with the subject teacher.
Homework club supports many youngsters, and they can find help here from older students,
while the library will be available for study after school. All the teachers are eager to help and
support their students, and will make extra time available if anyone is unsure about their work.
House System
Framingham Earl has a House system in place. Every student and member of staff is allocated
to one of five houses. Houses are essential, as they create community spirit and give the young
people an opportunity to contribute to something bigger that involves students from all year
groups. Our Houses are:
House points are awarded for model behaviour, effort in learning and other good deeds.
Students also participate and compete for House points in competitions in all subject areas and
events throughout the year. Every week, the House points are collated and then tallied. Each
half term the leading house in each year group is announced and awarded a trophy. At the end
of each term the leading student within each year group will get an award. At the end of the
year the House with the most points become the House Champions.
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Support and Guidance
Quality learning and teaching is at the centre of our school
community. To ensure this takes place in a structured and welldisciplined environment, the School has an effective Support
and Guidance Team.
Form Tutors provide the foundation for the Guidance Team, and are often a first point of
contact for academic and social issues. They are supported and led by three Directors of
Learning and their Deputies, split into teams responsible for Year 7, Years 8 and 9, and Years 10
and 11. Directors of Learning will become involved when more serious and complicated issues,
such as problems with relationships or under-achievement, are affecting a student’s wellbeing
and progress. Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Wilson, heads up the Support and Guidance Team.
The School is aware that some students’ learning may be affected by complicated and deep set
issues. To support these individuals the School employs a number of key personnel. Students
that have specific educational needs are supported by our Director of Learning Support
(SENDCo), Mrs Harvey. Those who have difficulty with reading or writing may be helped in
small workshops and/or supported in class by our team of experienced Learning Support Assistants.
Whilst the School will utilise a number of strategies to enhance the learning of all, some
students may need additional assistance to make good progress due to other circumstances
such as long term illness. In these situations focused individual support and tuition takes place
in the Learning Support Centre by our Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Mrs Skinner, who also
provides a Listening Service. Mrs Jones, our Student Learning Counsellor, also offers a deeper,
counselling approach for some students.
The Leadership Team
Top row: Ms Furneaux - Headteacher & Mr Yassin - Deputy Headteacher.
Bottom row: Mr VandenBergh - Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Wilson - Assistant Headteacher & Mr Roberts - Business Director
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Essential Information
Uniform
Our uniform is practical and smart. All students are expected to present themselves
well and in correct uniform at all times.
Optional Blazer with embroidered Framingham Earl High School Badge
Polo shirt - pale blue with FEHS
logo
or
Pale blue shirt with no logo
over which may be worn:
Sweatshirt - navy blue with FEHS
logo
or
Navy blue v-necked jumper with
FEHS logo
Plain black full length school trousers
(no jeans styles, tight trousers or
fancy styles)
or
(for girls)
Uniform school skirt with logo,
worn no more than 2” above
the knee
Footwear: Plain black shoes or trainers with no logos. Sandals, platforms, boots or high heels are not
acceptable.
Socks/tights: Plain white, black or navy.
PE Kit:
- White FEHS t-shirt
- Black shorts or FEHS ‘skort’
- Black FEHS Hoodie (optional)
- Indoor shoes
- Outdoor boots or training
shoes
- FEHS rugby/hockey shirt
Drama:
- Black indoor plimsolls (or bare feet)
Jewellery:
- One small stud earring in each ear may be worn.
- A discreet wrist watch is desirable.
- No other jewellery is acceptable.
- Black tracksuit trousers
- Shin pads and gum shield as
appropriate
Make-up and hair colour should be natural and discreet. Nail Polish is not allowed.
Hats and coats are only to be worn outdoors.
All school uniform is available, at reasonable cost, from:
The Schoolwear Centre, 67 Ber Street, Norwich
www.schoolwearcentrenorfolk.co.uk Tel: 01603 622 355
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Attendance at School - why it’s so important
If a child is of compulsory school age it is essential that they attend school regularly. Whilst the
School’s core function is to provide your child with a good education, we are also here for children to
have fun, make new friends, experience new things in life, to develop awareness of other cultures, religion and ethnicity, to achieve, help to develop new skills and to build confidence and self-esteem.
Good attendance and punctuality are also qualities which colleges, training providers, universities and
employers value highly.
The Department of Education (DfE) research suggests that 16 days absence or 92% attendance in any
one year equals a full GCSE grade drop in attainment.
We will keep you informed of your child’s progress
and of any concerns. If your child’s attendance
drops below our targets, or if their punctuality is
persistently poor, then parents will be asked to attend the School for a meeting with the Attendance
Improvement Officer from Children’s Services.
Framingham Earl High School Attendance Policy is
set out in accordance with guidance from Norfolk
County Council’s and the Department of Education
as well as in collaboration with our feeder Primary
Schools. Our full policy can be found on our website.
Students have positive
attitudes to learning. They
enjoy coming to school, and
want to learn and work hard.
Attendance is above average
and rising.
Ofsted 2014
Café Fram
Our Catering is provided by ‘Vertas’ and we are very proud of our Food offering.
Meals are freshly prepared each day in-house by the Catering
Manager and her team using locally sourced ingredients. Menus
are varied and offer something for everyone with vegetarian alternatives available each day.
Lunch is provided in the form of a ‘Meal Deal’ whereby Students
are provided with a main mean, desert and drink for £2.20.
Snacks are available at break and lunchtimes and served from
our latest addition to the Catering facility, ‘The Hatch’. We do hope that you will encourage your child
to eat in Café Fram, however, if your child wishes to eat a healthy packed lunch, these may be consumed in the dining hall with the other students.
We use a “Cashless Catering” system at the school and all students are issued with PIN numbers in
order that they can make purchases. Catering accounts can be topped-up using either ParentMail or
the ‘Cash Loader’ machine located within Café Fram.
Students who are eligible for free school meals will use the system in exactly the same way as other
students and the daily allowance will automatically be added to their catering account to pay for a meal.
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ParentMail
ParentMail has 2 main functions:
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It allows the School to communicate with parents/carers more securely, quickly and easily.
We often hear of letters being forgotten in the bottom of school bags and never reaching home
in time. With ParentMail, important information is emailed to parents/carers, to multiple addresses
if required (home and work, for example), so reaches the right place at the right time.
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Payments for school activities, catering and equipment can be made online.
E-Mail addresses can be registered for a number of people; so, for example, if grand-parents do some
childcare duties, their emails can also be added to the list.
For students eating at school, ParentMail can be used not only to add funds to the catering accounts,
but also to see what has been purchased.
Medicines in School
The Governors of this school have a policy for supporting children with medical needs This covers the
administration of medicine and aims to ensure that the amount of medicine in school is kept to a minimum and that children's health and safety interests are protected. The policy states in brief:
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the administration of medicines to children is the responsibility of parents/carers. There are very
few occasions when it is necessary for a child to be given medication during the school day.
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it is preferable that parents/carers administer or supervise the self-administration of medicine to
their children. But if this is not practicable, parents/carers may make a request for medicine to be
administered to the child in school.
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where such a request is made to the school by parents/carers, it should be in writing, on forms available in school, to the effect that the child's doctor considers it necessary for the child to take medicine during school hours. Any subsequent changes in medication must also be notified to the
school on this form.
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in line with LA policy, the form will include a written indemnity from the parent/carer in favour of the
staff involved in administering the medicine.
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the medicine, in the original container, should be delivered to school, wherever possible by a parent/
carer, and it should be handed personally to Reception staff.
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Parents/carers should ensure the container (the chemist's original container) is clearly labelled with
the contents, the child's name and the dosage and/or other instructions if necessary.
A full copy of the Policy is available on request from the school office
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Parent Support Adviser
Framingham Earl High School is the ‘base camp’ for the cluster schools' Parent Support Adviser.
The PSA can help support parents & students in the following ways:
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at meetings about your child
moving between schools
understanding your child’s behaviour and attendance
help to find services and other agencies available to support families
help to fill out forms; write letters and reports
or if you ‘Just need to talk’, the PSA is here to listen to your concerns and help you express your views.
ICT
ICT provision is an extremely important resource at Framingham Earl High School. It is embedded in
the everyday practices of the school to support learning, teaching and attainment.
Students are able to access our system during lessons and from January 2016 there will be a dedicated
‘Computing Club’ which will run at lunchtimes.
All students are allocated with a user account and an email address.
Whilst we encourage the use of the computers, we have a strict policy regarding cyber bullying and do
not tolerate this in any form. A copy of our E-Safety and ICT Acceptable Use Policy can be found on our
website or is available upon request.
My Child at School (MCAS)
MyChildAtSchool is an online portal for parent/ carers that enables you to view your child's
performance at school in real-time via the web. The facility allows the child's attendance, grades and
behaviour to all be accessed whenever you want.
As well as student performance data, the portal also provides general information about school, such as
the school calendar and any announcements. Parents no longer need to wait for termly reports to obtain information about their child; they can check whenever they want for up-to-date information.
Transport
Norfolk County Council provides transport support for young people to attend education up to the age
of 19 years (or 21 years for those students with learning difficulties or disabilities) providing they meet
certain criteria.
Further information can be found on their website: www.schools.norfolk.gov.uk. Click on the link on the
right-hand side (‘Travel & Visits’) and then ‘Education Transport’.
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FAQs
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How will the teachers know that my child has a Special Educational Need?
We liaise closely with our local primary schools who pass on information about the students, including details of special educational or medical needs. Mrs Harvey, (our Special Educational Needs
& Disability Coordinator) also attends review meetings for those students in Years 5 and 6 who
have Statements/Education Health and Care Plans. For students who come from out of catchment
schools, we rely on their schools making us aware of any issues. If your child comes from a school
that is out of our catchment and you are concerned that we may not be informed of any special
needs your child has please contact us.
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What happens if my child is being bullied?
Bullying sadly happens in all schools though at Fram is it a rare event and is dealt with promptly. If
you suspect your child is being bullied, please contact your child’s Form Tutor who can then take
immediate action to support your child and prevent any further bullying from occurring.
We also have Taboo, which is our pioneering peer-counselling group. Carefully trained, and working under the supervision of our School Counsellor, these students are available to give help to any
student who is worried and distressed. You will see these students when you visit the school; their
distinctive black and pink tops mean everyone knows who to turn to if they need advice.
Taboo has won the prestigious Diana Anti-bullying Award three times for its work in Fram and in
other schools.
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My child has Dyslexia. How will the school support them?
This information will be passed on to us by your child’s primary school. Mrs Harvey will contact you
to learn more about the exact nature of your child’s Dyslexia and this information will be passed on
to your child’s teachers.
If you think that your child has Dyslexia but has never been tested for it, please make an appointment to speak to Mrs Harvey.
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How are the Form Groups organised?
In Year 7, students are placed in groups of about thirty. We will ask your child’s primary school for
advice about who they would like to be with and who we should avoid placing them with if necessary. In an ideal world, all children would stay together in their friendship groups but this is not always possible. We endeavour to ensure your child will be with at least one of their friends but we
cannot guarantee that they will be grouped with a best friend or a larger group of friends. When
grouping students into Form Groups we have to take into account other factors as well and this
may affect how many friends we can place your child with.
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What happens if my child is late or has to leave school for an appointment?
If students arrive after registration they need to report to Reception where they will be marked in
as late unless they have a good reason. If your child has to leave during the school day for an unavoidable appointment, please write a note in your child’s planner so they can show it to their class
teacher and the Receptionist before they leave.
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6.
What support is available to my child at Fram?
In addition to the pastoral system, there is a range of support services that students can
access here. Some examples are;
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Taboo - peer support group who have won national anti- bullying awards.
Parent Support Advisor, - to provide support for families.
Homework club - twice weekly after school.
A range of clubs and activities to support students’ skills and interests.
The school website - this contains a wealth of information from curriculum to online safety.
Parent Forum - join the Forum to discuss school development and issues which affect your
child.
How are children rewarded for good effort?
We have a House Point system which rewards effort, achievement, contribution to school life and
major progress to target areas. House Points are collected throughout the year and certificates are
awarded at termly Celebration Assemblies.
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What if my child is in trouble at school?
If a child has had to be spoken to because of a minor issue a note will be placed in the planner to
reflect that. A sanction in this instance may be a short teacher detention.
If there is anything more serious that has occurred you will be contacted by the school. This could
be the Form Tutor, a subject teacher or the Director of Learning.
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Where do the school buses pick up from?
There are pick ups from the following areas, Alpington, Bergh Apton, Bramerton, Brooke, Caistor St
Edmunds, Hellington, Kirby Bedon, Kirstead, Rockland St Mary, Shotesham, Stoke Holy Cross, Surlingham, Trowse and Whitlingham.
If you live outside of these please contact the Transport Department at Norfolk County Council to
discuss your options.
If you still have any additional questions that are not answered here please contact the school.
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What parents say about
us….
My youngest child started at Fram in September 2011 and has settled in well. He was happy
with his form, as he was with several of his friends from primary school, as requested, which definitely made the transition easier.
Each form is assigned ‘buddies’, members of Year 10 who will help them if they have any problems. My eldest child in particular found this system useful, and we were very grateful to one
buddy in particular for helping to make those first few weeks much easier.
When either child has had the inevitable wobble a bigger school brings, such as homework worries,
I found the teachers to be very helpful and quick to get back to me when I contacted the school
with my concerns. If you are a busy working parent, you might find it easier to email the school
office, marking your correspondence ‘for the attention of’ the relevant teacher or department and
they can get back to you at a time which is convenient to them.
Both my children have travelled to school by bus and I feel this has been a useful part of their
transition to high school. It is a difficult step for us as much as them, as it is another part of their
journey towards adulthood (and away from us), but I felt the Year 6 teacher at their primary
school helped by nurturing them while preparing them for the extra independence they faced as
high school students.
I would encourage and help your child to get their school bag and uniform ready the night before
as this avoids stress in the mornings, and go through their planner with them when they first
start high school if they have any concerns about homework. The planner is a useful tool for communication between parents and form teachers, and can be used to let the school know about appointments and minor homework issues.
One of the biggest concerns children have when starting Fram is getting lost; we printed off a
small map and timetable for our children to carry with them; there is also a map in their planners which they can refer to. During the first term they have the opportunity to act as helpers
and guides at the Open Evening for Year 6 children from feeder primary schools, and both my
children were surprised at how well they knew their way round by then, although I must confess
after nearly five years I still get lost every time I come to Fram!
When my first child started at high school, I was so worried that he would be picked on, have no
friends and miss the bus every day! I’m pleased to say none of these things have happened, and he
is now in Year 11, ready to take his next step to sixth form, partly thanks to the positive experience Fram has given him.
Second time round parent
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This time last year I was full of trepidation and concern about the transition for my son from a
small primary school to high school.
He was excited and looking forward to the prospect, totally unconcerned about the transition. I, on
the other hand, was anxious about the change from small nurturing primary school, to the unknown quantity of high school. How would my son who was disorganised, oblivious to timescales
and whose best friend was going elsewhere, manage? Only 10 children from his primary were going
up to Fram.
I decided to contact the Parent Support Advisor at Fram, just to have a chat and voice my concerns
and we arranged a meeting before the end of the summer term. The PSA was a great link for me, not
a parent and not a teacher, she was able to talk through some of the processes and procedures of high
school and reassured me about the support mechanisms that were available.
Once at high school my son quickly settled in and has enjoyed being able to make his own decisions and take responsibility. He has made new friends and has participated in various performances, and has signed up for a residential trip and a trip to France. He is enthusiastic and confident. His organisation skills have improved… with help, homework gets done with prompting and he
even wears a watch!
There have been a couple of occasions when we have had issues that needed to be resolved and they
have been dealt with efficiently and effectively by the school. We have been impressed with how
much the school cares about its pupils and how easy it has been to contact and speak to key members
of staff quickly.
I am really pleased at how well my son has settled in to high school.
A Year 7 Mum.
My daughter was worried about making friends when she started FEHS. She left a small
friendly primary school, where her best friends left to go to another school. She settled
really quickly and found that the school and staff were encouraging and this helped her
enjoy her transition and experience of high school. By the time she went on the reward
trip to Funky Monkeys and the Panto at the Theatre Royal, she had formed good solid
and hopefully lifelong friendships.
I think that if a child is happy in the school room environment; with a group of people
they connect with then the learning experience is good.
Being the mum of a Year 7, I was concerned about contacting school. But when I did I
found my query was handled quickly and with great understanding. Don’t be worried
about getting in touch.
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Get Involved
Parent Forum
Parent Forums a dedicated group of parents who meet half-termly with staff to contribute to the
creation of positive links between parents and staff and improving the school experience, through open
dialogue, for all students.
Our aims are to:
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feed into school improvement to benefit all students and parents/carers.
provide two way discussions between parents/ carers and the school.
fill gaps in information to parents.
engage parents/ carers in the running of the school.
Friends of Framingham Earl High School
All parents and carers of students at our school are invited to join the Friends of Framingham Earl High
School. We are, as the name suggests, a friendly group including school staff and we meet each half
term to discuss our thoughts on new initiatives and to plan and organise social and fund raising events
that will enrich our children’s education.
We aim to produce a varied calendar of events and details are published on our own Facebook page
and by ParentMail. Our recent successes have included providing an interactive whiteboard for the RE
department, donating money to the DT department to enable them to renew some of their older
equipment, upgrading the seating in the Director of Learning offices, repairing the roof in the music
room and a large book holder for the library.
Joining the Friends is a great way to find out about what is going on in the school, to meet new people
and stay involved in your child’s education. Even if you feel unable to serve on the committee or attend
the evening meetings there are lots of other ways that you can get involved and new members are always welcomed whatever skills or however little time they are able to donate, email us or visit our Facebook page “Friends of Framingham Earl High!”.
The Work of the Governing Body
The Governing Body has responsibility for making policy decisions in many important areas. For example, Governors have major responsibilities in the areas of finance, curriculum, employment of staff,
buildings and resources. Governors are encouraged to act as “critical friends” of the School – in
essence this means that they are there to challenge and suggest ways in which the school should
improve, as well as praising and supporting areas of success and achievement. All their work is intended to support the School’s ambition to improve educational standards and the quality of life in the
School. The Governing Body meets on a monthly basis. Our Governing Body includes Parent Governors
who are elected by the parent body.
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If you have a particular query please contact the relevant
person as listed below:
Administration, Attendance &
Parentmail
Admissions
Exams
 Sonia Barmby - Attendance
 Ali Vieira - Administration
 Tricia Duke
E: admissions@
 Clair Culfear
E: clair.culfear@
E: office@
Subject Based Issues
 Class Teacher
 Head of Department
 Directors of Learning
Year 7 - Mr Keogh
Years 8 & 9 - Mrs Horne
Years 10 & 11 - Mr Edwards
or
 Julie Wilson
Assistant Headteacher
E: julie.wilson@
or
 Gareth Yassin
Deputy Headteacher
E: gareth.yassin@
Safeguarding &
Child Protection
Pastoral Care
 Director of Learning
or
 Julie Wilson
Assistant Headteacher
E: julie.wilson
 Terry Roberts
Business Director
E: terry.roberts@
 Caroline Gotts
Finance Officer
E: caroline.gotts@
Email:
Telephone:
Website:
Special Educational Needs
 Anna Harvey
Director of Learning Support
E: anna.harvey@
Student Voice & Community
 Arthur VandenBergh
 Form Tutor
Finance
Progress Across Subjects
Assistant Headteacher
E: arthur.vandenbergh@
 Julie Wilson
Assistant Headteacher
E: julie.wilson@
 Anna Harvey
Director of Learning Support
E: anna.harvey@
 Debbie Skinner
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
E: debbie.skinner@
Network & Logins
 Daniel Powley
ICT Manager
 Steven VandenBergh
ICT Technician
E: helpdesk@
[email protected]
01508 492 547
www.framinghamearl.net
 Arthur VandenBergh
Assistant Headteacher
E: arthur.vandenbergh@
Premises & Room Bookings
 Matt Horne
Premises Manager
E: matt.horne@
 Tom Fisher
Sports Centre Manger
E: fecsc@
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Framingham Earl High School

Is determined to develop student to have self-esteem, have
confidence, be good citizens and be able to function as
independent learners in a safe environment. They will
possess the skills and motivation to achieve success in all
areas of their lives.

Seeks excellence and encourages and celebrates success.

Is committed to life-long learning.

Is committed to its community.
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