Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Anti Bullying Crofton School is committed to creating a kind, diligent, and ambitious environment in which to learn and work. Our vision is of a school where “there is no bullying or unkindness; people are allowed to be themselves” and we aim to apply a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to our management of bullying. We know that bullying does sometimes occur at school but we are absolutely determined to eliminate it whenever we know about it. All members of our community have a right to work in a secure and caring environment. They also have a responsibility to contribute, in whatever way they can, to the protection and maintenance of such an environment. We recognise that anyone can be a victim of bullying, irrespective of their age. https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/anti-bullying https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/safeguarding Anti-Bullying campaigns at Crofton School Anti-bullying campaigns are run by the student leadership team, led by the Head Boy and Head Girl. They are supported by a team of Anti-Bullying Ambassadors who have been trained by the Princess Diana Award team. They run events such as Anti-Bullying week, but also hold a twice weekly drop-in for students in Miss Coston’s room at lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reporting Concerns All members of the school community, both students and adults, have a responsibility to recognise and report acts of bullying. Students are encouraged to report bullying to any adult they feel comfortable talking to and parents with concerns should contact either the student’s tutor or Head of Year in the first instance. ​ All teaching staff, tutors, Heads of Year and the Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attendance), will actively investigate all allegations of bullying and take action in line with the school’s Behaviour Management Policy. This will usually be a phased response, which aims to protect victims, correct unkind behaviour and restore relationships. When bullying is first reported, it is likely that the bully will be warned and the victim encouraged to report any recurrence; if the warning is not effective, sanctions of increasing severity will be imposed. It is normal practice for the parents of all the students concerned to be kept informed and encouraged to play a part in finding a solution to individual problems. Incidents of bullying are recorded and monitored by Heads of Year. ​ LGBT At Crofton School we support young people as they develop their own identities. ​ In the last 12 months we have successfully facilitated gender identity transition. We have provided staff training and signposted young people to support staff in school or support groups outside of school. We have worked very closely with those families involved. ​ Mermaids is a good website for providing information on gender identity issues in children and young people. Stonewall We are delighted and proud to announce that Crofton School is a Stonewall School Champion. This means that we are committed to: Tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying Making school a place where all pupils - including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people - are accepted without exception Championing diversity and celebrating difference ​ We firmly believe that all schools should take an active, positive approach to tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language and bullying. Bullying has a severe impact on the well-being, attainment and aspirations of LGBT students. Crofton School is committed to making a positive difference as a Stonewall School Champion. We would also like to hear from parents about how we can, together, make Crofton School an even better place of learning for LGBT people. Miss Knight, Senior Assistant Headteacher, is our school link ‘champion’ for parents.

Follow the PDL link on the Subjects page to view further information: https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/subjects

We fully endorse the aims of the Prevent duty by: > Stimulating discussion and deepen thought through: > RE - The teaching of all main religions which represent universal religions > History - Nazi Germany, Stalin’s Russia and Maoist China > ICT - Internet safety and online propaganda > English and Media - the use of propaganda > Tutor-based activities such as the study of news items > Socially empowering and politically engaging students > Building students' empathy and tolerance of different perspectives in order to strengthen their resilience to the pull of extreme ideologies > Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation

Our whole school approach to SMSC is underpinned by respect of others. ​ Through SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Schools should promote the fundamental universal values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. ​ Actively promoting the values means challenging opinions or behaviours in school that are contrary to fundamental universal values. ​ We encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely. ​ Crofton School SMSC ​ We promote United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child: ​ Article 14 Every child has the right to think and believe what they want and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their right. Governments must respect the rights of parents to give their children guidance about this right. Article 29 Education should develop each child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as their parents, their own and other cultures and the environment. Article 30 Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family whether or not these are shared by the majority of people in the country where they live. Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures.

KS3 Frequency: Weekly Type of home learning: Students are set five tier 3 keywords from the current unit they are studying. Student are asked to learn the meaning of the words. They are expected to create flashcards, learn and test themselves on the words every week, At the end of each half term the students are tested on the meaning of the words in a written assessment in class. Benefits to Learning: Having a solid understanding of tier 3 Computer Science vocabulary will help student to develop a solid foundation in Computer Science to allow them to progress through the curriculum. KS4 Frequency: Weekly Type of home learning: Smart Revise Online set for a minimum of 30 minutes per week to allow students to consolidate classroom learning and self-assess through both quiz and long answer advanced questions. Automatic feedback is given to students and performance is then analysed by staff to identify gaps in learning and common misconceptions. Benefits to Learning: This homework is designed to interleave learning from previous unit to reduce the ‘forgetting curve’. It involves both knowledge recall and application of knowledge in the advance section of exam style questions.

Frequency : A variety of activities will be set Half termly and/or in line with current topic. Type of home learning: For KS3 - Home Learning will be set once a topic to focus on a principal of “meanwhile/elsewhere” on subjects, stories and individuals that will give greater insight and knowledge to the current topic being studied in class. Activities will consist of some reading and/or a video and a self-marking knowledge checker to be completed at home. Students are expected to achieve 75% in the quiz or retake until achieved. This will be monitored and celebrated by the classroom teacher. Students will be expected to be able to discuss the homework topic in lesson and how this links to their current topic. History projects linked to each topic. Students will research & create a piece of work to support and extend their learning in class. Topic research linked to each topic. Students will research a key topic & use it to develop their deeper understanding and wider knowledge For KS3 & KS4 - Targeted revision of topics studied to prepare for assessments/exams. This is modelled in lessons and students are set the challenge to complete further thinking at home, using guidance to support them. Extended writing tasks to model and encourage students to write like Historians. Benefits to Learning: “Meanwhile/Elsewhere” activities will give opportunities for students to further their Historical knowledge of wide ranging and diverse subjects, stories and individuals. History projects – Projects will be reviewed with feedback in lessons, this may be peer assessed, verbal whole class feedback or individual comments. Topic research - Research will be reviewed in lesson and used for flip learning activities. Revision- The questions in exams help to highlight understanding of topics already covered and can support teachers in planning for individuals. Extended writing tasks will be reviewed with feedback in lessons, this may be peer assessed, verbal whole class feedback or individual comments. Assessment: Depending on the Home learning task; will consist of peer assessment, verbal whole class feedback, individual comments, low stakes quizzing or flipped learning. Feedback: Depending on the Home learning task; will consist of peer assessment, verbal whole class feedback or individual comments with opportunities to reflect and/ or develop skills and knowledge.

Frequency: Fortnightly Type of home learning: KS3: Reading based learning that builds on work that is being completed in class. This could include research or reading around a topic/artist or designer. This may include spelling and vocabulary checks. Home learning reading tasks will be set termly and reflected upon in class through a series of starter tasks, discussions, and vocabulary checks. Dialogue will be supplied and appropriate for all learners KS4: weekly tasks that link specifically to class tasks. This could include research, revision for exams, design work, preparation for practical tasks in class and vocabulary checks. Tasks will be linked to portfolio work for art and photography and will include practise of skills in Design Technology and Hospitality and Catering. Benefits to Learning: Pupils will have the opportunity to use home learning time to complete tasks that build into classroom learning and extend their knowledge. Assessment: Pupils will be assessed in class through ongoing verbal assessment, discussion, recall and self and peer assessment using success criteria. Feedback: Instant feedback will be given via quizzes, spelling check, and formal written marking will happen at the end of each project or twice half termly for key stage 4.

Frequency: KS3 Termly/KS4 Fortnightly Type of home learning: Project based learning with a variety of flipped tasks that build towards a final performance or written task. KS3 – students may be asked to complete quizzes, spelling tests or small research projects. They could also be asked to rehearse or prepare for an upcoming practical assessment or bring in relevant props or costume. KS4 – students may be asked to complete written responses or research for C1 or C2 exam preparation. They may also be asked to attend rehearsals after school in the run up to a practical exam. Benefits to Learning: Allows students to build on prior knowledge or help immerse students in a theatrical world. Assessment: Students will be assessed in class through ongoing verbal communication and practical demonstration. Feedback: Feedback will be given via quizzes, spelling check, and formal written marking will happen at the end of each scheme of work during the practical assessment. Students will also receive weekly verbal feedback as well as peer feedback.

KS3 Pupils are advised to attend extra-curricular clubs to enhance their exposure to competitive sport and dance choreography to prepare for the practical element of GCSE PE and GCSE Dance. KS4 Home learning tasks aim to enhance long-term memory and retention through retrieval practice. Teachers may use the homework tasks to adapt starter tasks for the following lesson to address common misconceptions or gaps in learning. Home learning tasks will be used as revision for mid and end of unit assessments throughout the learning journey. Pupils will be guided to answer short, medium and extended exam questions, utilise self-assessment, reading or creating knowledge organisers, creating brain dumps or watching video content of historical, current or future content for flipped learning.

Home Learning in Religious Education KS4 Frequency: Fortnightly (roughly three points in a topic) Type of home learning: Students will complete home learning to compliment and add to their current learning within lesson. This can range from: · Exam style questions · Research tasks to support lesson learning. · Knowledge Tests · Revision tasks to support up and coming assessments. Benefits to Learning: Home learning for students studying GCSE Religious Education offers unique benefits. It allows them to explore topics like ethics, beliefs, and world religions at their own pace, encouraging deeper reflection and understanding. The flexibility of home learning lets students engage with religious texts and resources in a focused environment, free from classroom distractions. Additionally, home learning fosters self-discipline and independence, essential for managing the broad range of topics covered in the GCSE syllabus. Family involvement can also enhance discussions, making the learning experience more meaningful. Assessment: Depending on the Home learning task; will consist of peer assessment, verbal whole class feedback, individual comments, low stakes quizzing or flipped learning. Feedback: Feedback to learning checks and assessments are given half termly. Within this feedback students are given strengths and targets in their work to encourage students to see their strengths and areas that need improved. The purpose of feedback is to ensure students are effectively feeding forward on feedback given.

MFL Home Learning Frequency: Weekly Type of home learning: MFL home learning is based around learning vocabulary. It is paper-based, sometimes with an online option. Students are given a knowledge organiser of vocabulary every half term, divided into sections to learn each week. The vocabulary is often available on a website called Quizlet and if so, links are provided. KS4 home learning also includes longer written tasks and preparation for GCSE. Students are also expected to complete a copy, cover, write, check of their vocabulary every week at home and bring in to class on the day of their vocabulary test. Benefits to learning: It is vital that students spend time outside of lessons learning vocabulary in order to make progress. Students need to learn vocabulary little and often in order to learn effectively and we advise learning in sessions of about 10 – 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a week at KS3, increasing in time and frequency at KS4. Towards the end of each half term, revision of the entire module helps to consolidate vocabulary knowledge. Assessment: Regular vocabulary tests help students to identify the words they still need to work on. At the end of each half term there is an end-of-topic assessment which takes different formats and will also include a vocabulary assessment based on the entire unit. Feedback: Students self-mark their vocabulary tests and are expected to fill in their corrections. Whole class feedback helps to address misunderstandings. Written paragraphs and essays are marked by the teacher, using a feedback sheet, and students are given time in class to correct their work. Students are given a reflection sheet at regular intervals in which they look back at their prior learning, reflect on areas for improvement and set themselves words to learn or areas to develop.

Home learning in Maths is an independent study activity for students. Students will be issued with a list of the topics that will be taught at the start of each ‘block’ of new learning on our scheme of work. We will also provide the relevant clip number on Mathswatch to make it easier for students to access video resources. Throughout the block of learning, students will be encouraged to independently use the video clips and embedded questions to do some prior learning or to revisit learning from the classroom. At the end of each ‘block’ of learning we regularly review the learning, sometimes in the form of an assessment, and allow the students time to identify personalised areas for improvement. We will again provide the correct clip number for the topics that they have identified so that students can independently make improvements.

Frequency: Topic dependant KS3: A Carousel quiz for the keywords within the topic that are studying. This is to aid their revision for the in-class assessment. Year 10: Weekly Carousel revision and quiz to help re-visit learning. The classes areas for development with be addressed in class as part of a lesson starter. Separates will have a weekly homework from their Biology, Chemistry and Physics teacher. Year 11: Weekly Carousel revision and quiz to help re-visit learning. The classes areas for development with be addressed in class as part of a lesson starter. Separates will have a weekly homework from their Biology, Chemistry and Physics teacher.

Frequency: Fortnightly (roughly three activities in a topic) Type of home learning: Each half term students will complete a range of activites via the platform Educake. All tasks set will be explicitly linked to KS3 schemes of work and the KS4 AQA GCSE curriculum. Benefits to Learning: This resource is specifically tailored to the GCSE exam board (AQA) and aligns closely with the curriculum, ensuring that students engage with relevant content. One of the key benefits of Educake is its ability to identify areas of weakness in students' understanding, allowing for targeted interventions to address gaps in knowledge. By regularly using this platform, we aim to enhance our students' learning experiences and improve their performance in geography. Assessment: Educake is a formative assessment tool by nature. Feedback: Students are given feedback on their progress via the Educake platform. Students are also given the option to challenge any of the feedback given, contacting their teacher directly, which will then be responded to.

Frequency: Every 2 - 3 weeks Type of home learning: Retrieval practice tasks – small tasks that prepare students for future learning or that build upon knowledge assimilated in the lesson. The goal of home learning at Key Stage 3 is to demystify basic music theory, terminology and how to decipher a musical score. Benefits to Learning: Low stakes tests allow staff to gage progress over time without increasing levels of anxiety. This will allow staff to judge what needs to be followed up in the future. Assessment: In class testing based on revision of resources. Feedback: Peer marked with common misunderstandings explored in class. Students that repeatedly score low and do not demonstrate understanding will be supported in after school sessions.

Frequency : Weekly Type of Home Learning Home Learning is set weekly for students in KS3 and KS4. Home Learning includes a variety of activities to strengthen students' comprehension of in-class learning, develop their key skills, and support their long-term memory. For KS3 students, recall comprehension quizzes are linked to our schemes of work, and skills-based quizzes are set via Educake. Educake quizzes are also used, where applicable, in following starter activities to address any misconceptions and reteach key skills. For KS4 students, recall quizzes are set via Educake to support students' knowledge development with set GCSE texts. Furthermore, revision activities will encourage students to plan essay responses and practice writing sections of these, and revise for Rigid Assessment Tests (RATs) which occur at regular intervals throughout the academic year. Benefits to learning All home learning activities are designed to support students' development of key knowledge and skills. Home learning activities recall and build on prior knowledge, stretch students to develop enthusiasm for English, and encourage their independence. Assessment Quizzes are marked by students and staff, depending on the scheme of work. Educake quizzes are marked automatically by the software, and these results are used to inform activities in following lessons. Feedback Educake provides students with an immediate score and provides them with the opportunity to self-review, improve, and reattempt. Students are expected to revise their incorrect answers and reattempt their Educake to achieve the minimum expectation of 70%.

We believe that the students should learn to take responsibility for managing their time in order to meet the deadlines set by teachers. This is a life skill and will benefit students when they leave school and enter further education or the world of work. If students do not complete home learning teachers may: Contact home Give an extension to the deadline Set a home learning restorative/ catch-up session Home Learning catch up sessions run parallel to our current school restorative system; however, they are very different in terms of purpose. These sessions provide an opportunity for the student to work with the teacher on a 1:1 basis to improve an area that is affecting their progress and complete the home learning set. Home Learning catch up sessions are not voluntary and can vary in time, with a maximum of one hour. If a student fails to attend a catch-up session, without good reason, then a restorative meeting will be set. The specific reason for setting a catch up session can be varied, but below are some examples: Lack of home learning Poor performance in examinations or other assessments Lack of preparation for lessons such as failure to research or revise prior to an assessment Poor progress in class Home Learning catch up sessions provide an important distinction between behaviour and other issues relating to the lack of progress in class and will help teachers work alongside their students to improve their progress.

Helps to consolidate and extend what is learnt in the classroom Helps teachers to assess students’ learning and plan accordingly Develops individual learning responsibility Develops research and revision skills Develop perseverance and self-discipline Allow practice, when needed and appropriately timed, of skills learned in the classroom Allow for more ground to be covered and more rapid progress to be made Enable class work to concentrate on those activities requiring the teacher’s presence Widen areas of study and enable the use of materials and sources of information that are not accessible in the classroom Encourage students to identify and use home learning opportunities to support their progress Prepares students for GCSE study and beyond

At both Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11), your child should expect some form of home learning every week from most subjects, however this may be spread across a number of weeks. Tasks will vary according to subject and year group – more about each subject’s approach can be accesed in the subjects tab above.

The school also operates a Home Learning Club and years 10 and 11 have access to the R.I.C. Home Learning Club is available for KS3 students and held in ICT 2 every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school, Staff are on hand to help students who attend. 
 The RIC (Revision and Intervention Centre is available for all Years to assist with revision). Some students may be asked to attend intervention sessions held in the RIC, but it is available to all students if they would like support.

Parents can help students with their home learning by: Not doing the work for students! Although your child may find some tasks more difficult than others, it is important either students ask their teacher for support, or for you to guide them, rather than complete tasks for them Providing them with an appropriate place where they can work Providing them with the equipment to learn Encouraging them to make use of the school’s resources Helping them plan their time by using Edulink One and noting home learning deadlines Providing encouragement and help Encouraging students to use external sources of help – the internet, the library, museums, videos, etc

At Crofton School, we have a strong network of staff that are able to support your child's pastoral needs. Pastoral Support is a service that gives help and support to students as well as providing information, advice and guidance. We always work in close partnership with teachers, parents/carers and other specialist agencies. ​ Contacts for Pastoral Support at Crofton can be found on our Key Staff page.

All schools have a major responsibility regarding Child Protection. Should there be any case where a school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, then staff have to follow Child Protection Procedures, which may involve contact with social care. ​ Our school safeguarding Designated Lead is Assistant Headteacher/SENCO Mr P Williams and the Deputy Designated Lead is Mrs K Pennicott. ​ You can find our Safeguarding Policy and Statement and further information on our dedicated Safeguarding page.

Our Family Liaison Officer is Lisa Noice. Parents can contact Lisa Noice directly: e-mail: lisa.dalglish@hants.gov.uk telephone: 07867 970024 https://www.croftonschoolsfamilyhub.co.uk/home How can our Family Liaison Officer help you? Lisa offers 1:1 sessions for parents and runs regular workshops on subjects such as ‘Building Your Worries’ and ‘Positive Parenting with Teens’. ​ Other topics include: Parenting challenges Behaviour management School attendance / lateness School transition Coping with change Confidence and self-esteem building Relationship breakdown Bullying Bereavement School relationship Getting back to work or education Housing Financial issues Family related worries

Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online) Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC Online Safety with Cyber Ambassadors

You have a young and developing mind, you may need help in understanding how you are feeling, or maybe just need to get something off your chest. Who do you feel comfortable telling this information to? Friend, Teacher, Parent/Family, maybe a support line? Below is a selection of resources for you, but remember, if you need any help or you are struggling contact someone; your teachers are at the end of an email. Our school Senior Mental Health Lead is Mr P Williams, Assistant Headteacher/SENCO. ​ Mental Health and Wellbeing Links : Young Minds Eating Disorders Self Harm Childline NSPCC www.easthantsmind.org Crisis Line

Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online) Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online) Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC Online Safety with Cyber Ambassadors

Named Designated Safeguard Lead Mr P Williams Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead Mrs K Pennicott Designated Safeguard Lead Mrs G Badesha Designated Safeguard Lead Mr S Harrison Designated Safeguard Lead Mrs L Noice

Director of Personal Development Mr S Barnes Director of Teaching and Learning Mrs S Gronow Lead Teachers Mrs C Byford Mr J Klein Mrs S Latter Mrs K West

Operations Manager Miss C Hannaway Headteacher's PA & Admissions Mrs A Dell Senior Site Manager Mr M Andrews Senior IT Technician Mr L Booker Resources & Marketing Manager Mrs N White Exams Officer Mrs W Wollaston Welfare Officers Mrs D Wendes & Miss T Bean

Year 7 Student Support Leader Miss F Nightingale Year 8 Student Support Leader Mrs J Duff-Stewart Year 9 Student Support Leader Ms S McGarrity Year 10 Student Support Leader Mr C Duff-Stewart Year 11 Student Support Leader Mrs L Barden Designated Teacher Mr P Williams

Head of Year 7 Miss K Young Head of Year 8 Mr C Buckman Head of Year 9 Miss R Sweetland Head of Year 10 Mrs M Limburn Head of Year 11 Mr A Playford

Art, Design and Technology Miss M Harris History Mr J Farmer Music Mr J Oliver Science Mrs A Oppé Computing Mrs J Wilson English Mrs J Winkles PDL Mr S Barnes Drama Mrs L Stevenson Maths Mr A Edwards PE & Dance Mr R Gunner Geography Mr J McBeath MFL Mrs A Adam RE Mrs J Duffy

Headteacher Mr S Harrison Deputy Headteacher Mrs G Badesha Assistant Headteacher Mrs L Bryant Assistant Headteacher Mr J Ainsworth Assistant Headteacher (SENCO) Mr P Williams Assistant Headteacher Mrs C Farrand

Assistant Head Teacher / SENCO Mr P Williams Deputy SENCO Miss R Phillips ASD Co-ordinator Miss M House

Why do we collect and use pupil information? We collect and use pupil information under the General Data Protection Regulations: Article 6(1)(e) – the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. Article 9(2)(g) – the processing is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest. We use the pupil data: to protect pupil welfare and carry out safeguarding activities; We use this data to: Support pupil learning Monitor and report on pupil progress Provide appropriate pastoral care Protect pupil welfare Administer admissions waiting lists Comply with the law regarding data sharing

Under UK data protection law, individuals have certain rights regarding how their personal data is used and kept safe, including the right to: Object to the use of personal data if it would cause, or is causing, damage or distress Prevent it being used to send direct marketing In certain circumstances, have inaccurate personal data corrected, deleted or destroyed, or restrict processing To exercise any of these rights, please contact our data protection officer.

Crofton do not share information about pupils with any third party without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so. Where it is legally required, or necessary (and it complies with UK data protection law) we may share personal information about pupils with: Our local authority – to meet our legal obligations to share certain information with it, such as safeguarding concerns and exclusions The Department for Education The pupil’s family and representatives Educators and examining bodies Our regulator [specify as appropriate, e.g. Ofsted, Independent Schools Inspectorate] Our auditors Health authorities Health and social welfare organisations Police forces, courts, tribunals

Individuals have a right to make a ‘subject access request’ to gain access to personal information that the school holds about them. Parents/carers can make a request with respect to their child’s data where the child is not considered mature enough to understand their rights over their own data (usually under the age of 12), or where the child has provided consent. If you make a subject access request, and if we do hold information about you or your child, we will: Give you a description of it Tell you why we are holding and processing it, and how long we will keep it for Explain where we got it from, if not from you or your child Tell you who it has been, or will be, shared with Let you know whether any automated decision-making is being applied to the data, and any consequences of this Give you a copy of the information in an intelligible form Individuals also have the right for their personal information to be transmitted electronically to another organisation in certain circumstances. If you would like to make a request please contact our data protection officer.

While the majority of information we collect about pupils is mandatory, there is some information that can be provided voluntarily. Whenever we seek to collect information from you or your child, we make it clear whether providing it is mandatory or optional. If it is mandatory, we will explain the possible consequences of not complying.

Crofton School only collect and use pupils’ personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we process it where: We need to comply with a legal obligation We need it to perform an official task in the public interest We have obtained consent to use it in a certain way We need to protect the individual’s vital interests (or someone else’s interests) Less commonly, we may also process pupils’ personal data in situations where: Where we have obtained consent to use pupils’ personal data, this consent can be withdrawn at any time. We will make this clear when we ask for consent, and explain how consent can be withdrawn. Some of the reasons listed above for collecting and using pupils’ personal data overlap, and there may be several grounds which justify our use of this data.

Once our pupils reach the age of 13, we are legally required to pass on certain information about them to Hampshire County Council, as it has legal responsibilities regarding the education or training of 13-19 year-olds. This information enables it to provide youth support services, post-16 education and training services, and careers advisers. Parents/carers, or pupils once aged 16 or over, can contact our data protection officer to request that we only pass the individual’s name, address and date of birth to Hampshire County Council

If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information about anything mentioned in this privacy notice, please contact our data protection officer: Caroline Hannaway – channaway@croftonschool.co.uk – 01329 666828 This notice is based on the Department for Education’s model privacy notice for pupils, amended for parents and to reflect the way we use data in Crofton School.

We keep personal information about pupils while they are attending our school. We may also keep it beyond their attendance at our school if this is necessary in order to comply with our legal obligations.

Personal data that we may collect, use, store and share (when appropriate) about students includes, but is not restricted to: Contact details, contact preferences, date of birth, identification documents Results of internal assessments and externally set tests Student and curricular records Characteristics, such as ethnic background, eligibility for free school meals, or special educational needs Exclusion information Details of any medical conditions, including physical and mental health Attendance information Safeguarding information Details of any support received, including care packages, plans and support providers Photographs CCTV images captured in school We may also hold data about students that we have received from other organisations, including other schools, local authorities and the Department for Education. Why we use this data We use this data to: Support student learning Monitor and report on student progress Provide appropriate pastoral care

We take any complaints about our collection and use of personal information very seriously. If you think that our collection or use of personal information is unfair, misleading or inappropriate, or have any other concern about our data processing, please raise this with us in the first instance. To make a complaint, please contact our data protection officer. Alternatively, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office: Report a concern online at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ Call 0303 123 1113 Or write to: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

We are required to provide information about pupils to the Department for Education as part of statutory data collections such as the school census. Some of this information is then stored in the National Pupil Database (NPD), which is owned and managed by the Department and provides evidence on school performance to inform research. The database is held electronically so it can easily be turned into statistics. The information is securely collected from a range of sources including schools, local authorities and exam boards. The Department for Education may share information from the NPD with other organisations which promote children’s education or wellbeing in England. Such organisations must agree to strict terms and conditions about how they will use the data. For more information, see the Department’s webpage on how it collects and shares research data.

Simon Harrison Headteacher Matt Atkinson Chair of Governors / Partnership Governor Stuart Parker-Tyreman Vice Chair of Governors / Parent Governor Nicola Mills Clerk to Governors Martin Budd Partnership Governor Ian Chapman Partnership Governor Steven Norton Partnership Governor Mitzi Swanson Partnership Governor Richard Croker Co-opted Governor George Sam-Brew Co-opted Governor Caroline Hannaway Co-opted Governor - Support Staff Amanda Knight Staff Governor David Orton Parent Governor Dimpee Sood Parent Governor Stuart Harvey Parent Governor Joanna Eland Local Authority Governor

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the Privacy Notices which can be found here

New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations which include: Councils, NHS, Fire and Rescue, and many others.

Crofton is a happy, and ambitious school, excited about our journey to becoming exceptional. In order to a move to achieve this we have joined HISP Multi Academy Trust from April 2023.The Trust believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  Their ethos is one of sustainable school improvement; and schools joining the trust do so with the prime aim of improving themselves and each other through the development and embedding of a professional continuum.   At school level we believe that we can achieve exceptional  through our ethos of kindness, ambition and diligence, expected throughout our learning community so that we finish each day with exceptional outcomes. We are motivated by a sense of the moral seriousness of what schools do; a conviction that education, while important, should also be fun; by a belief that schools should be inclusive communities in which everyone is equally valued; and by a determination that we should not tolerate underachievement. We take great pride in the high standards achieved by our students – they leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident and well-motivated young citizens and we are delighted that so many go on to excel in local sixth-forms, colleges, universities and the wider world. If you are an aspirational professional, who share our values and commitment to raise inspire students to achieve their full potential, able to contribute to our culture of sharing best practice, and want to make a difference to the life-chances of all the students in your care, then we could have a position for you. At Crofton we offer : A committed SLT and Governing Body. A commitment towards your continued personal development. Effective training to ensure the successful candidate is skilled in all areas of work.   About HISP Trust: HISP Multi Academy Trust believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  We currently have five schools within our Trust covering the age ranges from nursery to 16 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location. Whilst we are currently a small Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area.  We are part of the Education Endowment Foundation Network with our HISP Research School.  Evidence informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement.  We have an outstanding provision for training new teachers through our Hampshire SCITT Partnership, which also supports career progression for staff within our Trust and links to higher education.   We have recently been designated, by the DfE, with two Teaching School Hubs covering Portsmouth, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the South Eastern and South Western parts of Hampshire.  The core purpose behind the Teaching School Hubs is to become centres of excellence for teaching and leadership training and development.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. (see policy at the bottom of the page).

If you are interested in applying for any of our available positions please scroll down to download a Crofton School application form - please do not send CVs.. The completed application form can then be e-mailed to recruitment@croftonschool.co.uk. (If you are unable to complete online, please print and complete and send to the school address – HR Team, Crofton School, Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT Guidance on completing the application form can be found here Due to the current Coronavirus restrictions, we are not offering visits or tours of the school prior to application. However, there is a virtual tour available if you scroll down the page.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 As the position you are applying for gives you privileged access to vulnerable groups, you are required to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure. This means that you must disclose all spent and unspent convictions on this form other than those which are so “protected”. This may include any driving offences. Guidance on the filtering of “protected” convictions and cautions can be accessed on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-filtering-guidance Please be aware overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over (see policy at the bottom of the page). Please refer to the Government advice here for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. 

Crofton recognises the benefits derived from investing in our staff, and there are a number of additional benefits available to all staff. Teachers Pension Scheme. Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to Salary Sacrifice loans (transport, personal development, IT Equipment). Access to Financial Wellbeing Hub (Mortgages/loans/savings). Free parking for all staff. Access to School Canteen. Exclusive perks and discounts from local and national retailers . Access to Wellbeing Services provided by Schools Advisory Service (SAS) including physiotherapy, counselling, diet, and fitness.   Annual Flu Jabs offered via the onsite welfare team. Assistance towards glasses where they are needed for significant VDU use .

Where you suspect that bullying has taken place towards yourself or another learner you should report it to any member of staff as soon as you can. You may, where appropriate, also offer the following actions: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk provides some good advice around cyberbullying – this should not be in place of reporting it to a parent or member of staff. Step in to protect the learner who is being bullied (unless it is unsafe to do so). Offer emotional support to the learner being bullied – ask them if they are ok and if there is anything that can be done to support them. Encourage and support them to report the incident themselves to a parent or member of staff.

The misuse of technology and social media has become an increasingly common form of bullying. Whilst the government has identified that the school has a responsibility to investigate and act upon reported incidents of bullying (including cyberbullying) it is important to note that we can only sanction learners anywhere that they are “on school premises or under our ‘lawful control’ ”. This means that we cannot sanction learners for any bullying whilst they are under the lawful responsibility of their parents. We can, however, work with the families of the affected learners to ensure that sanctions are put into place by parents, to support the victim and ensure that they are safe at school and, where relevant, ensure that the relevant authorities are contacted. Where you suspect that cyberbullying has taken place it is important to still inform your child’s tutor (or in their absence their Head of Year) as the bullying may also be taking place in other forms. We can inform you of the best actions to take and whether or not to report the incidents to the relevant authorities.

Be alert for any changes in your child’s behaviour. If you suspect that your child is the target of bullying then please reassure them and listen to their concerns. It is important to report the incident(s) to any member of staff (ideally your child’s form tutor or Head of Year), even if your child doesn’t want you to – although these things sometimes ‘peter out’ by themselves this does not address the bully’s behaviour and prevent it happening again. Under no circumstances should parents confront suspected bullies or their family members – this never calms a situation down and will often result in the bullying becoming worse for your child.

We have a group of student Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. The Ambassadors have been trained to deal with bullying with a restorative approach. This helps by trying to resolve conflict and prevent harm. Restorative approaches enable those who have been harmed to convey the impact of the harm to those responsible, and for those responsible to acknowledge this impact and take steps to put it right.

You have every right to use YouTube without fear of being subjected to bullying or harassment. Bullying can be reported and action taken when things cross a line. To flag a video you think is inappropriate (click on the little flag bottom right of the video) and YouTube will take a look at it to see whether it breaks their terms of use. If it does then they will remove it. YouTube rules say you can't upload videos with hate content, nudity or graphic violence and if you find one on someone else's space, click on the video to flag it as inappropriate. If under comments, you are being bullied, harassed or threats are being made, they have a reporting tool page where you can report the bullying and they will investigate. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802268?hl=en-GB

If you receive a tweet or reply that you don't like, you can unfollow that person. If they continue to contact you, you can block the user (just click on the head icon on their profile and select block user). You may find that as they are unable to get through to you, they will lose interest. However, if this is not the case and you continue to receive unwanted replies, abuse or threats, you can report it here straight to Twitter directly. If you know a friend or family member is being abused on Twitter, they have advice pages that can help with step by step help. https://help.twitter.com/en/safety-and-security/cyber-bullying-and-online-abuse

Facebook does not tolerate bullying and say they will remove bullying content when they become aware of it and may disable the account of anyone who bullies or attacks another. They have a set of community standards that they adhere to and it states that they will not tolerate: Pages that identify and shame private individuals, Images altered to degrade private individuals, Photos or videos of physical bullying posted to shame the victim, Sharing personal information to blackmail or harass people and Repeatedly targeting other people with unwanted friend requests or messages. You can report bullying on Facebook using the report links which appear near the content itself, normally on a drop down arrow which gives you menu option to report the image, post or comment. https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/lessons/handle-harassment-bullying

Bullying or abuse on Instagram can happen in many ways. It can be either negative comments, fake profiles or hacking of accounts. Instagram take all of these violations very seriously and have plenty of advice on their pages if you or someone you know is being bullied or abused on Instagram. Their advice initially is to block and unfollow the person who is being abusive. However, if it continues or it has gotten worse, you can use their in-app reporting tool. This page has details on how to report the abuse directly to them. https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/lessons/handle-harassment-bullying

WhatsApp Messenger lets people sends instant messages, videos, photos, and short audio messages to either one person or within a group chat. Messages can only be sent to other smartphone users who also have WhatsApp. Once you install the app, it checks your address book to see if anyone else you know is already using WhatsApp, and connects you automatically. You have to be over 16 to use WhatsApp legally. Bullying can take many forms as it is a messaging service and we often hear of abusive group chats. You can block and delete the contact. You can find out more by emailing them at support@whatsapp.com https://faq.whatsapp.com/515486185838818/?locale=en_UK

TikTok offers a home for creative expression where people can enjoy an eclectic range of immersive, genuine, and entertaining videos – from dance challenges to lip-syncing to DIY tutorials to historical parodies to internet memes. TikTok remove content, including video, audio, livestream, images, comments and text that violate our Community Guidelines, and accounts involved in severe or repeated violations. Under certain circumstances, report the accounts to relevant legal authorities. If you ever feel someone is harassing you or otherwise being inappropriate, help is available. If you are experiencing bullying on TikTok, please report them so our moderation team can review and take appropriate action if it violates TikTok’s Community Guidelines. https://www.tiktok.com/safety/en/bullying-prevention/

Snapchat is an app that allows users to send pictures to each other that disappear off screen within a set amount of time. Unfortunately, there is bullying on Snapchat in the form of screenshots, sending pics without permission, negative comments and more. If this is the case for you or someone you know they can block a user, tap the Menu icon, select “My Friends,” locate their name in the list and swipe right across their name. If you would like to delete a friend from your contacts, press “Delete.” Even if you haven’t added the user as a friend, their name will still appear in the “My Friends” list under “Recent” if they have sent you a message recently. If you receive an inappropriate photo or someone's harassing or bullying you, report it by filling out their online form. https://support.snapchat.com/en-GB/a/report-abuse-in-app

Spiritual > The spiritual development of our students is shown by their: ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them use of imagination and creativity in their learning willingness to reflect on their experiences Moral > The moral development of our students is shown by their: ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong, readily apply this understanding in their own lives and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, and being able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues Social >The social development of our students is shown by their: use of a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with students from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, co-operating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively acceptance and engagement with the fundamental universal values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; the students develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain Cultural > The cultural development of our students is shown by their: understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain knowledge of Britain’s democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain willingness to participate in and respond positively to artistic, sporting and cultural opportunities interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity, and the extent to which they understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity, as shown by their tolerance and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities

Personal Development Learning (PDL) has a greater role to play than ever before in facilitating a young person’s development and sense of identity as a citizen of Britain and the World. At a time of rapid change, students need to develop a keen sense of their own identity and consider how they relate to the people, environment and institutions around them from the past and present, from the local and global, and from the physical and spiritual. The mass media and wealth of information that is available at a touch of a button necessitates that young people are able to critically examine information in the pursuit of truth. In preparation for adult life, the curriculum areas play a vital role in developing young peoples’ ability to make skilful and moral considerations as healthy consumers in a caring and mutually respectful society.

At the end of each half term, students are invited to reflect on the most important knowledge, skills and underpinning value related to that given half term’s topic focus. These Reflection Opportunities are expressly called so, as opposed to Assessment, because we firmly believe that Personal Development is something to be experienced and journeyed through rather than measure one’s progress within. Tutors also guide their Tutees through a reflection of desirable Character and Behavioural traits that are addressed through intermittent planned Assemblies.

A student’s Personal Development is at the heart of everything we do as a school community as captured by our 3 core values of Kindness, Ambition and Diligence. Personal Development is therefore an implicit part of every lesson, school-related activity and planned-for interaction. There are also opportunities for Personal Development to be explicitly addressed in such times as Personal Development Lessons (once per fortnight), Assemblies and other Whole School events. Each week, Tutors lead their Tutor Group through a reflection on a topical theme, often in the News, that is deliberately rooted and brought back to Universal Values.

Children’s individual needs and talents will be carefully identified, understood and provided for. Crofton students study a broad and balanced curriculum. At its heart are the academic subjects students require for progression to their next steps in education at the age of 16. Our teachers are highly qualified subject specialists and we are constantly investing in the development of their subject knowledge and teaching skills. This approach enables an inclusive approach to all subjects and consistently leads to high standards in external exams, which show students of all abilities making good progress. We believe that students should experience the widest possible range of subject disciplines, giving them the chance to challenge existing strengths and gain new ones. This extends beyond the normal school timetable, into an extensive array of extra-curricular activities. Local trips have in the past been combined with those further afield to Barcelona, France, Austria, Athens and Berlin. We also offer a range of after school activities. Students raise significant sums of money for charity and participate in a wide range of sports and debate teams with great success. There are regular opportunities to get involved in school productions and performances combining Drama, Music and Dance. Through this exciting curriculum, Crofton students are challenged to develop their skills and build an appreciation of the world outside the school.

Children should always feel valued, that they belong and can be themselves. Every student is assigned a tutor and tutor group to ensure daily pastoral care is a central part of their school experience. Our partnerships with parents are also fundamental to the success of our students. Academic reports, parents’ evenings and tutor meetings provide regular opportunities to discuss and celebrate your child’s progress with our staff. We also offer workshops and events to help parents support their children through the challenges of adolescence. ‘The Croft’ also provides additional specialised support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, enabling them to play a full part in the life of the school. The local authority manages admissions to ‘The Croft’. We believe that everyone should treat others with kindness, respect, tolerance, consideration and acceptance. We are proud of the links we have built with organisations such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the National Citizen Service, and Young Carers. These help us to expose students to different views of the world and challenge them to be everything they can be. Everyone at Crofton School has a responsibility to contribute to a safe, happy, welcoming, calm and ordered community in which no person should experience unkindness, discrimination or bullying. Students act as Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and we have clear policies and procedures to ensure that, when unkindness occurs, it is addressed in a swift and robust manner.

All learners strive to build independence, engage fully and participate in leadership opportunities. Visitors to Crofton School always comment upon the politeness of students and the calm and orderly learning environment. This is the result of the high expectations everyone has, supported by a clear behaviour and rewards system. Students know what is expected of them and will be challenged if this expectation is not met. Student leadership is a vital part of school life. Positions are eagerly contested, successful candidates take their roles seriously and have a significant impact on the leadership of the school. Our four houses – Air, Earth, Fire and Water – were named by the students and are part of a system that encourages competition and community participation. We expect our students to try their best in everything they do; Crofton provides the environment in which these ambitions can flourish. In this way our students leave us confident, successful and above all happy.