Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to inform you of some changes to our existing behaviour policies and procedures for students. From the beginning of this new academic year, we are introducing a revised ‘Protecting Learning’ behaviour system that will apply to all students in all year groups. In line with the introduction of this new Protecting Learning behaviour system, it has been necessary to make some changes to our detention system. This is not only to encourage outstanding behaviour in … [Read more...]
Returning to Secondary School: What Parents Need to Know
Returning to secondary school: what parents need to know … [Read more...]
Letter to Parents and Carers from the Managing Director of Children & Young People
Letter to Parents and Carers from the Managing Director of Children & Young People … [Read more...]
Face coverings in school
Dear Parents & Carers, As you will probably be aware, the government yesterday updated its guidance on the wearing of face coverings in schools. The full guidance can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-in-education/face-coverings-in-education Oldham is currently designated as an ‘Area of Intervention’ with extra layers of social restrictions in place. As a consequence, all secondary schools in Oldham will have to comply with the … [Read more...]
Remote Learning Timetable
During the first week of term year 7 students will attend school each day (Wed 2nd - Friday 4th September) as part of their welcome and induction; Students in years 8-11 will only attend school for their return to learning PLG meetings. Teachers will set work for their new classes on Frog which will be available on the following days: Students working on paper will be sent a pack of work. We are looking forwards to welcoming the students safely back to school. … [Read more...]
Preparing for the new school year
As part of our preparations for the new school year we have created a short video for students to view to inform them of the changes they can expect when they come back to school in September and what precautions they must take to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The video is only 3.30 long so should not take long to watch but it is important that students watch the video before they come to school in order to be fully aware of what they have to do when school starts. … [Read more...]
Curriculum Learning Pack
When students return to school in September, they will not be allowed to share or borrow curriculum equipment such as pens, pencils etc from each other or from staff. This is to minimise infection risks and to comply with the current DFE Guidance. We’ve therefore decided to provide every child with a CURRICULUM LEARNING PACK which will remain on your child’s desk at all times for their sole use. The pack contains a wide range of stationary items and curriculum equipment- details are on the … [Read more...]
Change in arrangements for 2020 GCSE Results Collection
Dear Student/Parent, As you are probably aware there has been a significant rise in the infection rate from COVID-19 across the Greater Manchester region and Oldham in particular. As a result the government has put in place greater restrictions to try and limit the spread. Unfortunately, this means that we have had to reconsider our plans for students collecting their GCSE results in response to these new guidelines. Instead of students coming into school to collect their results we … [Read more...]
We are going cashless
From 1st September 2020, The Radclyffe School will be going 100% cashless. This means anything you previously may have brought money to school for, including school meals, trips, locker deposits, stationery and items of uniform will have to be paid for online, not with cash or cheques. All payments will be processed using our cashless payment partner, ParentPay. For more information about ParentPay, click here Money can be added to your ParentPay account using a debit or credit card, a … [Read more...]
Staying safe and being a good friend on apps, sites and games
Dear Parents/Carers, Children and young people have spent much more time on devices than ever before during lockdown, so as we approach the summer holidays, here is some information about staying safe online and principles you can help us remind your children about. There is a handy fridge flyer to help parents at toptipscorona.lgfl.net which you may want to print out and keep. Please do not worry too much about screen time – think instead about screen quality, balance and mental … [Read more...]
