Cranford 6 to 7 Transition Guide - 2018

Dear Student and Parent/Carer,
First of all, I would like to welcome you to Cranford Community College.
We are very proud of our academy, 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 are delighted 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
Heads of School
Rita Berndt
Rob Ind
Head of Year role
Jasmeet Birdi
Your Head of Year works with
the tutors and teachers of your
Year Group to ensure the highest
academic standards, as well
as providing caring emotional
support throughout your journey
through Secondary School.
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.
Main feeders: Beavers, Berkeley, Cranford Park, Cranford Primary, Featherstone, Norwood
Green, Springwell, William Byrd. Others: Alexandra Junior, Bedfont, Blair Peach, Chatsworth,
Colham Manor, Crane Park, Dairy Meadow, Fairholme, Forge Lane, Grange Park, Grove Road,
Hampton Hill, Harmondsworth, Hayes Park, Heathrow, Heston, Highfield, Hounslow Heath,
Hounslow Town, Iver Village, Ivybridge, Khalsa, Laurel Lane, Minet Junior, North Primary, Oak
Hill, Orchard, Oriel, Pinkwell, Pippins, Rosary, Smallberry, Sparrow Farm, Southville, Spring
Grove, 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: Mathematics,
English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
History, Geography, Religious Education,
PE, Creative Arts, ICT, Languages.
As you get older you might also study:
English Literature, Psychology, Sociology,
German, Spanish, Art, Music, Drama, Media
Studies, Business Studies, Economics,
Computer Science and Children’s Learning,
Play and Development. This list is always
growing.
The School Day
There are five periods of timetabled learning in the
school day but you must also continue your learning
through engaging in extra-curricular opportunities
during Period 0 and Period 6 and proving yourself to be
a hard worker by learning more independently outside
of school.
07.30 09.30 Reception gate open for students
08.00 09.15 Extra-curricular Period 0 sessions
09.20 All students on site
09.30 09.50 Registration
09.50 10.40 Period 1
10.40 11.35 Period 2
11.35 12.05 Break 1
12.05 12.55 Period 3
12.55 13.50 Period 4
13.50 14.20 Break 2
14.20 15.10 Period 5
15.10 Dismissal
15.30 16.45 Extra-curricular Period 6 sessions

Everyone at Cranford has:
• The RIGHT to learn and the RESPONSIBILITY to support others in their learning.
• The RIGHT to be safe and the RESPONSIBILITY to ensure the safety of others.
• The RIGHT to be respected and the RESPONSIBILITY to respect others.
At
Cranford 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 academy but also about your attitude and
enthusiasm for your own learning and the learning of others. Because 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
At Cranford 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 and this on-going 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
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 must only take holidays during this time. Holidays
in term time are not permitted and will be followed up rigorously.
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 a hospital appointment or visit to the
orthodontist will be authorised (evidence will be required). All routine medical appointments
should be made after school hours. The full attendance policy is available on the school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk

As well as 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 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 or STEM 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 each term we have Rewards Trips and activities for the students who have accumulated the most
DREAM points in each year group. 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
academy. Initially we prefer a Restorative Justice (RJ) approach to misbehaviour and the academy works
closely with parents to support students to improve, however the Cranford Rights and Responsibilities
apply to everyone and to be part of the Cranford community and to keep the academy 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 Key Stage 3 students have
W Factor. W Factor 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.
Just look at some of the current list
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
Gardening
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
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
You have probably guessed by now we are extremely proud of our
academy and at Cranford we expect everyone to wear their school
uniform with pride. School uniform is worn from Years 7-11 and
the Sixth Form have their own smart professional dress code. All
students at the academy have to dress smartly.
Everyone in the academy 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 non-uniform 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
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, electronic devices
or other valuable items to school.
Mobile phone theft crime is on
the increase and carrying a mobile
phone to and from school raises the
risk of becoming a victim of such
crime. Contrary to popular belief,
mobile phones for young people
can actually increase the risk to
their personal safety. 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 the academy’s phone
line or by email. The full Mobile
Phone Agreement is on the school
website and signing this is a
requirement for entry to the school.
school
planner
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.
• 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 (labelled 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 and go!
The Library
Mahavir Ladva
The Library 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 certain days over the school
holidays. All items are also available online. For holiday
opening times and prices you can check the school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
The School Counsellor
Nisha Saini
The School Counsellor is based in
an office on the Concourse. She has
individual appointments and group
sessions organised by the Pastoral
Team but there is also a drop-in on Tuesday mornings
before school and Break one where you can pop in
and have a chat.

The school canteen
serves a great variety
of healthy food and
drinks before school
(breakfast service:
8am – 9.15am) and during
Breaks one and two. Year 7s eat in the canteen
during break one and for break two they must use the
Concert Hall. Cranford is a cashless school and we do
not accept cash at any of the tills. Instead, students
access their accounts by scanning their thumbs.
Parents top up their child’s lunch money via an online
system called Parentpay and that money is accessed
at the dining halls’ tills via our biometric system.
Whatever you buy at the till will be deducted from
your balance. If you are entitled to free school meals,
the allowance is credited to you automatically
each time you get a free
school meal.
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