Cranford 6 to 7 Transition Guide - 2016

Dear Student and
Parent/Carer,
First of all, I would like to
welcome you to Cranford
Community College.
We are very proud of our
school, both of the students
who make it such an exciting
place to work and the
families who care so much
for the education of their
children. Cranford students
and staff work together as a united and harmonious team
to create a huge range of opportunities and achieve
amazing results - we hope you will be able to join us.
I am sure you will find much to excite and motivate you
here and we look forward to working together to ensure
the very best future for you. This publication is designed
to help you understand more about Secondary School and
particularly what you can expect of Cranford and what we
will expect of you.
I look forward to meeting you all and am delighted to
welcome you to our outstanding school.
Yours Sincerely,
Welcome
Kevin Prunty
Executive Headteacher, National Leader of Education
Year Manager Role
Debra Knights
Your Year Manager
will look after you
throughout your time
at Cranford. As well as
being a first point of
contact for parents and
carers, they will provide caring emotional
and academic support throughout your
journey through Secondary School to
make sure you become the best student
you can be.
Head of Year Role
Randeep Sidhu
Your Head of Year
works with the
tutors and teachers
of your Year Group
to ensure the highest
academic standards.
They lead your assemblies and form
time activities and help create a happy
and positive atmosphere, rewarding all
your successes throughout your time at
Cranford. You can monitor events for
your year group on the school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
Beavers - Berkeley - Cranford Park - Cranford Primary - Featherstone - Norwood Green
- Springwell - William Byrd. Alexandra Junior - Bedfont - Blair Peach - Chatsworth - Crane
Park - Dairy Meadow - Fairholme - Forge Lane - Grange Park - Grove Road - Harmondsworth
- Hayes Park - Heathrow - Heston - Highfield - Hounslow Heath - Hounslow Town - Iver
Village - Ivybridge - Khalsa - Laurel Lane - Minet Junior - North Primary - Orchard - Oriel
- Pinkwell - Pippins - Rosary - Smallberry - Sparrow Farm - Southville - St Lawrence -
St Michael & St Martin - St Helen’s College - St Richard’s Three Bridges - Victoria -
Wellington - Westbrook - Wolf Fields - Yeading

Learning at Cranford
At
Cranford, learning is at the heart of everything we do. All students study a broad,
balanced, dynamic and personalised curriculum and are constantly challenged to do their
very best. The teachers are experts in their subject and will help you to enjoy your learning and
achieve the highest possible standards in every subject.
Subjects
At Cranford you will study an exciting
range of subjects from Year 7: Maths,
English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
History, Geography, Design and Technology,
Religious Education, PE, Art, Music, Drama,
ICT, Languages.
The School Day
There are five lessons of timetabled learning in
the school day but you must also continue your
learning through engaging in extra-curricular
opportunities and proving yourself to be a hard
worker by learning more independently outside
of school.
As you get older you might also study:
English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics,
Psychology, Sociology, Media Studies,
German, Spanish, French, Urdu, Panjabi,
Business Studies, Economics, Food Studies,
Health and Social Care, Computing. This list
is always growing.

Everyone at Cranford has the right to:
We
believe everyone has important rights and responsibilities. At Cranford the behaviour of
students is excellent and this ‘outstanding’ behaviour is not just about how you manage
yourself in lessons and around and outside the school but also about your attitude and enthusiasm for
your own learning and the learning of others. We all work together and have high expectations and
ambitions, Cranford is a happy place where everyone can be successful.
Marking and Attitude
to Learning
All students’ work is marked regularly
and you will always be congratulated on
what you are doing well and given next
steps to follow in order to continue to
make excellent progress. We expect all
students to respond to teacher comments
and advice in green pen and this ongoing
conversation with your teacher
about your work will help you make
the best possible progress. All students
also get an Attitude to Learning grade
to let you and your parents know how
you are working in lessons. Homework
is set regularly and at least once a half
term, a practical or extended written
task is assessed to make sure you are on
track to do brilliantly in every subject.
Attendance
Attendance Officer: Amina Hassania
Education Welfare Officer: Famida Rasulian
It’s really important that you come to school on time, coming late
has a bad effect on your studies and the others in your class. You
should come to school every day and should aim to have 100%
attendance. If your attendance level goes down, your achievement begins to slow and your progress
in all your subjects will suffer, as well as your examination results.
School is closed for 13 weeks each year and you can only take holidays during this time. Holidays in
term time are not permitted and the school enforces this strictly.
If you are absent your parents/carers must contact the school by 9am on the first day of absence
and tell us why you are not in school. On the third day of absence your parent/carer should call
the school to update. When you are well enough to return to school you should bring a letter
from your parents/carers to explain your absence. A medical letter or certificate will be required
for absences longer than 3 days. Only hospital appointments and visits to the orthodontist will
be authorised (evidence will be required). All routine medical and dental appointments should
be made after school hours. The full attendance policy is available on the school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk

In addition to your lessons, there are loads of activities happening before
and after school every day. These include a whole range of sports clubs
from dance to boxing; musical bands, orchestras and singing groups;
homework clubs for you to get support with your work and other great
opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme or the First
Story writing group and Cranford computer coding club. There are many
more and we are always looking for staff and students to start new ones.
At
Cranford we have a positive
approach to behaviour which
means all students are rewarded for
the good choices and extra effort they
make.
DREAM points for Discipline,
Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement,
Maturity are awarded to all students
and you can win prizes for yourself and also your form
group, including certificates, vouchers and pizza parties. At the end
of every school year we have a Rewards Day with trips for all students based on how many DREAM
points you have accumulated. There are fantastic outings to theme parks, sporting activities and
museums and cultural visits around the country.
Being at Cranford means understanding what happens if you do not follow the expectations of the
school. Initially we prefer a Restorative Justice (RJ) approach to support good behavior and the school
works closely with parents to support students to ensure this. The Cranford Rights and Responsibilities
apply to everyone and to be part of the Cranford community and to keep the school a safe place at all
times, they must be adhered to.

As well
as all the other
exciting things
happening at Cranford, we have
something entirely unique: on
Wednesday afternoon every week
is the WFactor. The WFactor
gives all students and staff the
chance to learn something new
in an exciting and innovative
way. It is all about offering you
something extra to enrich your
school life.
There are over 60 different activities and the
list is always growing and changing. You will
work on a different activity of your choice
each half term, making sure you get to learn
new skills, experience sports and creative
pursuits, have the chance to expand
your horizons and the opportunity to
play an important part in your local
community.
Which would you choose?
Debating
Volunteering in the community
Construction challenge
Current affairs
Psychology for KS3
Shadow of the Wind book club
Beginners Urdu
The Listening Project
Latin and ancient civilisations
Rounders
Rowing
Running
Football
Basketball
Lacrosse
Cricket
Boxing
Mindfulness
Street Dance
Athletics
Rugby
Tennis
Swimming
Get into Jazz and
Blues
Modern Man
Exotic Animals
Astronomy
First Aid
Beginners French
Journalism
Touch Typing
Knitting
Puppetry
The Hounslow History
Project
Sports Leadership
The International Schools Project
Social Change Campaign
Sculpture and Ceramics
Craft
Sketching
Bollywood dancing
Stand Up comedy
Jamie’s Farm
Duke of Edinburgh
Drama Production
Driving theory
Rock Choir
Charity Work
Yoga
Future Learning
Culture Vulture
The Social Change Campaign
Music for all

Uniform
Essential
equipment list
It is really important you
have all the equipment
you need in every lesson
to help you progress in your
learning; your tutor will check
this regularly. Here is a basic
list of what you need. We will
provide you with a school planner
and all your exercise and text books.
You have probably guessed by now we are extremely proud of our
school and at Cranford we expect everyone to wear their school
uniform with pride. School uniform is compulsory from Years
7-11 and the Sixth Form have their own smart professional dress
code. All students at the school have to dress smartly.
Everyone in the school must dress in a way which:
• is not likely to render them vulnerable to criticism or allegation
• is not likely to be viewed as offensive, revealing or sexually provocative
• does not distract, cause embarrassment or give rise to misunderstanding
• does not include any political or otherwise
contentious symbolism or slogans
• is not considered to be discriminatory
• is respectful of ethnic and cultural differences
Hair must be smart and formal and no jewellery is
allowed, nor is nail varnish or make-up permitted
in Years 7-11. You can wear a watch and stud type
earrings. Symbols of religious faith can be worn
where they are essential to your religion but nonuniform
items will be confiscated until the end
of the academic year.
The full uniform policy is available on the school website and you
should read this in detail. www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
school
planner
Mobile Phone Agreement
At Cranford we have a duty
to safeguard the learning of
all students and therefore we
actively discourage students
from bringing a mobile phone
or other valuable items to
school. If you need to use
a telephone, school land
lines are available and you
can store important phone
numbers and information in
your planner. Your parents
can contact you at school
via Reception or your Year
Manager. The full Mobile
Phone Agreement is on the
school website and signing
this is requirement for entry
to the school.
• Pen
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Rubber
• Folders
• Pencil sharpener
• Scientific Calculator
• A reading book
• Headphones for ICT
• A sensible bag big enough to carry
all of your things.
• PE Kit (with all items labelled with
your name and in a separate bag)

Cranford is a big school with great facilities and you will soon
learn your way around. We will give you a map but we are a very
friendly school and if you get stuck any teacher or student will help
you. Here are some of the places you need to know about.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Mahavir Ladva
The LRC is open from 8am until 4.15pm
Monday to Thursday and until 4pm
on Fridays. It holds everything you
need to help you with your studies and
independent learning: over 11,000 books, 48 computers,
a wide selection of DVDs and newspapers and magazines.
With a membership card, you can borrow items as well
as using the homework club and take part in exciting
activities such as quizzes, chess club, author visits and
trips and competitions throughout the year.
The School Shop
Julie Prunty
The School shop sells school uniform
and all the essential equipment you
need for all of your lessons. It is open
every day during term time and for
much of the school holidays. For holiday opening times
and prices you can always check the school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
Literacy and Numeracy College (LNC)
Kerry Mulhair
The LNC provides help to students who need a
‘boost’ to their learning. It makes sure you have
all the skills you need in English and Maths
and the literacy and numeracy skills to support
students in all of your other subjects. It is open before and after
school, as well as at break times to help students with their
studies.
You will find additional information on our website about
Special Needs Education and our Family Support Services.

The school canteen
serves a great
variety of healthy
food and drinks
before school (Breakfast
service: 8am - 8.30am) and during
Breaks one and two. Year 7s eat in the canteen
during Break one and Break two they must use the
Concert Hall. At Cranford we do not accept cash
at any of the tills. Instead, students access their
accounts by scanning their thumbs. You can top
up your account online, by cheque, or by using
the revaluer machines on the concourse. If you
are entitled to free school meals, the allowance
is credited to you automatically
each day.
Before you start at Secondary School you should spend some time talking to friends and parents
about how you will get there. Cranford is easily accessible by public transport and the 105, 111
and H28 buses stop right outside.
You could also cycle to school and there are bike sheds available but make sure you
bring a secure padlock and wear bright visible clothing.
Remember all children aged 11 and over must have an Oyster card and
you can collect a form at your local post office or register online at
www.tfl.gov.uk/oyster
105 - 111 - H28