Prospectus 2012 to 2013 - Broughton Hall High School

Broughton Hall High SchoolPERSONAL BELONGINGSupils are given a locker and they are askedP to take care of their property. All items andclothing must be clearly marked. Blazers mustbe embroidered in the appropriate year colourwith the pupil’s name and year colour tapeacross the top of the pocket.“Teachers, learning mentors andsupport assistants provide verygood support.”OfstedThe school cannot accept responsibility for articles/property lost at school.Mobile phones, ipods or any similar devices are not allowed in school.If parents wish their daughters to have a mobile phone with them totravel to school, whilst in school these must be left at reception or with their daughtersrespective progress manager at 8.40am and it can be collected at 3.10pmIf a pupil is found with a mobile phone or similar device during the school day, the itemwill be taken from them and returned 24 hours later to a parent or responsible adult whomust come into school to collect it.PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONhere is a flourishing P.T.A. in the school which raises money for school by organising bingo,T plant sales and other functions.Parents give generously of their time in supporting school activities. The P.T.A. is an importantchannel for parental involvement and underlines the partnership with parents.COMPLAINTS PROCEDUREn accordance with the requirements of the Education Reform Act 1988 (section 23), provisionI for the consideration of complaints is made with respect to the curriculum and collectiveworship. Holidays are no longer considered as authorised absences.Anyone who has a complaint should contact the Head Teacher for advice.ATTENDANCEThe Governors and teaching staff emphasise how important daily attendance is. We urgeparents not to take pupils on holiday during term time. This is detrimental to the educationof the child and affects the attendance of the school communityA Technology College Page 22