We aim to deliver the highest quality education to our students and develop a love for the subjects they study. To do so, we must ensure we are at the forefront of educational developments and teaching practice, and providing students with the tools to succeed. In Mathematics we have established Leaders Improving Mathematics Education (LIME). Funded by Oldham Council, it raises the quality of learning and teaching across the borough by exploring and sharing the best Maths teaching & … [Read more...]

Whether our students will enter the world of work at 16, 18, 21 or beyond, it’s never too early to start to get an understanding of what is needed. Our students have been busy this term, across all year groups, discovering what they need to succeed, and developing the skills that will empower them to reach their potential. Apprenticeships National Apprenticeships Week gave us the perfect opportunity for students to explore this exciting option for their future careers. A visit to the UK … [Read more...]

Students to get longer time with broader curriculum A three year Key Stage 3 will enable students to enjoy the breadth of subjects offered at school for an extra year, as changes are made in school this autumn. In recent months we have taken another look at how the school delivers the curriculum at The Radclyffe School. Students undertake a five year ’Learning Journey up to Year 11, and it is our priority to discover how we can best support them to achieve their full potential as they reach … [Read more...]

Always carry your inhaler An important ingredient of success at school is to stay healthy. For many of our students this is helped by the use of inhalers to assist with asthma and other breathing conditions. During school time we advise students to always carry their inhaler with them, but also to keep a spare in school if required. It is parents’ responsibility to ensure that this spare inhaler is in school - we do not provide them - and to ensure that the spare does not go beyond its … [Read more...]

Better road safety needed on Broadway On the first day of the new school year in 2010 a student from The Radclyffe School was involved in a serious accident as she crossed Broadway. Thankfully Jesmin Begum, a Year 10 student at the time, recovered after spending 13 weeks in a coma. Sadly there are many current students who need to learn a lesson from this incident and make sure they cross roads safely. Deputy Headteacher Mrs Wernick said, “We regularly receive complaints from drivers who … [Read more...]

What would a mathematical superhero look like? This was the fun question posed of students in Year 7, who were asked to put down their thoughts in artwork, as a way of helping them to learn more about Maths. Together with some great drawings of their superheroes, the students suggested the kind of superpowers their hero might display. From solving any mathematical puzzle ‘just by looking’ to having symbols on their hands, helping to solve any equation. The winning entry was ‘Algebraic … [Read more...]

Nahian Ahmed was our highest achieving student in the summer of 2019. He is an outstanding student who was conscientious in his learning. He served as a Senior Prefect and as Deputy Head Boy. We were invited to nominate a student for the British Education Awards, and we had no hesitation in putting Nahian’s name forward. We were delighted to hear that he had been chosen to attend a prestigious awards ceremony in Manchester, where his exceptional achievements were recognised. The following … [Read more...]

Where students encounter barriers to learning, we have a special team in school who are always ready to help. The Learning Mentors – Miss Cavanagh, Mr Ahmed, Miss Stoloff, Miss Boxall and Mrs Begum – work with students on a one-to one basis. Usually students meet their mentor for one lesson each week. They can help students to address a broad range of issues, including attendance, attainment or behaviour. The meetings are usually for a limited period, aiming to make a difference quickly. … [Read more...]

A visit to one of the region’s leading companies tackling the threat of cyber security offered the students an insight into what goes on in a Cyber Security Operations Centre. Students took the time to carry out some live threat hunting and cyber security simulations on cyber attacks as they are happening. Working in pairs they prepared a presentation for the end of the session on the importance of cyber security and how it can impact any business. Teacher of Computing & Business Mrs … [Read more...]