Uniform

School blazer (Provided by school) White shirt or polo t-shirt (Parents/Carers to provide) Black trousers or skirt (Parents/Carers to provide) Black shoes (Parents/Carers to provide)

Tie (optional for primary students if wearing a polo t-shirt)

PE Kit

PE kit is provided by the school:

T-shirt Shorts Tracksuit top and bottoms Sports socks Trainers (Parents/Carers to provide)

School Meals 

Students are required to bring a suitable and healthy packed lunch.  Our students are encouraged to drink appropriate amounts of water each day.  The school will provide a hot ‘take away’ meal each Friday. 

School communication - daily reports/parent’s evenings

We firmly believe good communication between school and home is crucial in best supporting our students.  On a daily basis parents/carers will be emailed a copy of their child’s daily report, giving a breakdown of their performance in each lesson that day.  Sometimes a subsequent phone call is required to discuss things of particular note, positive or negative.

The school organises termly parent/carer evenings where face to face consultations with teachers can occur.  With that said the school has a relaxed policy when it comes to parent meetings, which can be arrange as and when a parent would like to speak to their child’s teachers.  There is a form to request a meeting in the parent zone on the school’s website.

Careers Guidance and future destinations

All students in Key Stage 3 have access to careers advice and guidance through career advisors and the school’s curriculum which will involve links with local colleges and further education providers. 

It is very much our intention to be extending our provision in the next year or so to increase the age range to 16 years.  Until then, any student in Years 8 or 9 will have a clear pathway plan agreed.  We will ensure we fully prepare the student and support the transition from Kingsgate to the next provision whether that is another school or college placement.  Our support of our students will not stop once they leave us as we are committed to their continued success.

Exclusions 

The use of fixed term exclusions at Kingsgate School is a last resort and may be used when there is a significant or persistent attacks on staff/or other students by an individual student or a student displays behaviours that have a significant impact on the effective running of the school and on the education of the other students in school.  The fixed term exclusion gives the school, parents/carers, and other professional agencies to communicate and agree the best way forward for the excluded student and the school.  

Students injured at school 

A student who is injured at school will receive appropriate First Aid. The parents/carers will be informed. If necessary, the student may be taken to hospital by staff if safe to do so. If this is not the case an ambulance will be called. 

Medication and Medical Arrangements for Students

Medication will be administered pending the completion of a medication form and permission given. All medication is stored within the medication cabinet and administered by a trained member of staff in line with school policy. 

Illness and School Absence 

If a student is too ill to remain on site, the school will contact parent/carers to come and collect their child. 

Charging Policy 

The cost of all public examinations, school trips, school lunches and food technology resources will be met by the school. 

Breakage and Damage 

Students may be charged for damages and breakages as a result of their actions and behaviour. A bill to replace or repair items will be issued.

Mobile Phones 

Students are not allowed personal mobile phones on the school premises. All students are to hand in to the office before entering school any phones or personal electronic devices/equipment. 

Personal Belongings 

Students are encouraged not to bring personal belongings to school as the school cannot be held accountable and responsible for any accidents, breakages or theft of the items. Any unsuitable items brought in by students will be confiscated. 

Jewellery 

Students should not wear jewellery to school. 

Fire Drills 

Fire drill instructions are displayed in each room and students know what the routine for is for evacuation. Practices are held once each half term although they may be more frequent than this depending on circumstances. It is a serious offence to interfere with any fire safety sensors or alarms. 

School Council 

The School Council meets termly to discuss issues raised by the students. Each class has an elected representative who brings items for discussion to the meeting and then reports back to their group. 

Student Voice 

Students are consulted routinely in tutor groups and discussion groups and the meeting of the School Council every term where a representative from each class attends.