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“Investing in Individuals,

Transforming Lives “

BROOMFIELD SOUTH SPECIALIST INCLUSIVE

LEARNING CENTRE

STAFF HANDBOOK 2017-18

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Welcome to Broomfield South Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

Broomfield South SILC is an all-age generic special school for 211 pupils serving the whole south of Leeds. ‘SILC’ stands for ‘Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre’, meaning we are more than just a special school – we have partnerships with a primary and secondary school and offer support for special needs within our community. We offer an inclusive setting operating on the main Broomfield site and two mainstream partnership sites at Windmill Primary School and The Rodillian Academy. This enables us to meet a wide variety of our pupils’ and young people’s needs. This handbook has been compiled to provide you with the necessary information about Broomfield’s procedures, organisation and key policies. Its purpose is to provide employees and volunteers with information how the school operates and to enhance the working environment. All staff should ensure they have read the handbook and follow the procedures set out in it. This handbook, whilst not definitive, is designed to support all staff, volunteers and students who are new to the SILC Further details of the SILC policies are published on the Broomfield website and on the SILC network.

If any of this information is unclear, or if we have missed out anything that you feel you need to know; please do not hesitate to ask any senior leader or current member of staff. We are all here to help each other and all members of staff will be more than happy to deal with any questions or queries that you may have. Please do not feel any question is too trivial. What you tell or ask us will enable us to improve this Staff Handbook for future colleagues and visitors.

We hope your time at Broomfield will be a happy, rewarding time of learning for both you and for our pupils.

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Broomfield South SILC General Information

Address; Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP

Phone; (0113) 2771603 Fax: (0113) 2771622

Email address broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk Website address; www.broomfield.leeds.sch.

Principal; Mr John Fryer Chair of Governors; Simon Crockford Vice Chair of Governors; Hilary Britton

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Vision & Mission Statement

School Vision & Mission Statement

‘Investing in Individuals – Transforming lives’ We believe that investing in individuals will help us transform lives and therefore we strive for excellence in all aspects of the life of the school. Excellence in:

The quality of learning which pupil’s experience.

The quality of teaching that we provide.

The richness of the environment in which they learn.

The quality of opportunity we provide, regardless of ethnicity, gender or disability.

We will continue to work together to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where our pupils will recognise and achieve their potential. Our vision is that our pupils will leave school with the confidence to make their contribution to society, upholding a strong sense of spiritual and moral values with respect and tolerance for others. We aim to equip our pupils to take their place in society with high expectations of their future. We value the partnership between school, parents and the community in realising our vision. This partnership will help us prepare for future developments, and support us in evaluating our processes to improve the quality of education for all. We are a strong dedicated team with a wealth of expertise and skill. Our ethos of support, caring for one another and teamwork will help us move forward together to afford the best outcomes for our pupils. We aim to ensure that all pupils take with them happy memories of their time with us. Our Mission:

We believe that every child matters and has a right to; Be healthy. Stay safe. Enjoy their education and achieve their potential. Make a positive contribution to society and, as far as is possible, Achieve economic well-being.

We will;

Meet pupils’ needs and raise their achievements, so that, whatever the degree of learning difficulty, all pupils achieve their full potential.

We will protect our pupils from harm, help them to achieve what they want in life and ensure that we maximise opportunities for them to make their voices heard about issues which affect them as individuals and collectively.

Provide equality of opportunity for all, regardless of age, race, religion, disability, or gender. Provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all. Provide a secure but richly stimulating learning environment, which encourages curiosity, fun

and a positive attitude to life where the dignity and worth of the individual is recognised. Work in partnership with parents, the LEA, other schools and the wider community Accord high values to achievement and cherish progress: small steps for some are major

strides for others. Respect and value the contributions made by all staff. Strive to offer outstanding provision for our pupils and young people

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Broomfield South SILC Staff Leadership Team

Principal John Fryer

Deputy Principal Debbie Windle

Assistant Principals Beverley Newstead , Will Hudders, Darren Barham

Middle LeadershipTeam

Senior Middle Leader 11-19

Dawn Bennett

KS 4 Assistant Middle Leader

Mark Foster

Post 16 Assistant Middle Leader

Claire Ryan

KS3 Assistant Middle Leader

Kerry Forde

Middle Leader – Communication & ASC

Ruth O’Neill (0.6) Steve McCormick (0.4)

KS1&2 Middle Leader

Jason Bew

EYFS KS1 &2 Assistant Middle Leader

Caroline Bloomfield

Senior Lead Learning Support Assistant

Sharon Crowther (HLTA)

Assistant Lead Learning Support Assistant

Debra Reid

Community Cohesion Support Assistant

Salma Chishtie

Pupil Welfare, and External Liaison Officers

Rebecca Ainge Catherine Rainford , Susan Proctor, Saphron Middleton Rebecca Field

Behaviour Support Workers

Teresa Williams Sonya Binks Lesley Fraser Michelle Smith

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First Aiders Broomfield site Liz Bourne - Lead T Worsman - Lead

Catherine Rainford Michelle Smith Carrie Waddingham Irene Keeling Sonia Binks Teresa Williams Paediatric First Aider; Louise O’Sullivan

Windmill site Charlotte Whitehead Kelly Wharton

Rodillian site Pam Mills Matty Lock

Administrative, Site and School Meals staff

SILC Bursar/Facilities Manager Charlotte Gray- Sharpe

Admin Assistants Philomena Boden Naomi Hammill Ros Morley Sharon Holt

HR Personnel Administrator Rhona MackIntosh

Superintendent Paul Minns

Cleaning Staff Linsey Smith Tracey Smith Glenn Newsham Joycelyn Bekey - Mills Debra Mitchell Julie Bateman

SILC Cook Vanessa Sharpe

Multi- Agency Staff

Nursing Team Jo Kellett Janet Wade, Stacey Millinson, Natalie Lloyd

Speech & Language Therapists

Physiotherapist Alan Jordan

Physiotherapy Assistant Michelle Lyons

Lunchtime Staff -28

Midday Lunchtime Supervisor/SA Wendy Black

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The School Day – main site

8.45 Staff briefing Monday and Wednesday for all staff in school hall Tuesday ,Thursday and Friday – class representative to attend School gates closed to all traffic

9.00 Pupils arrive and the school day begins. Registration in classes

9.15 School gates re-open once the school transport has safely left the premises

9.15 – 9.50 ‘Warm up’ /’Active am sessions

9.30 Lessons begin

10.30 Pupils break time

10.45 Lessons

11.45 -12.15 12.15-12.45

Primary pupils’ lunch and personal, Social and health Education skills This is part of timetabled teaching time. Learning Support Staff lunch break Secondary & Post 16 lunchtime

12.15 - 1.00 1.2.45- 1.30

Teachers lunch break - Primary Teachers lunch break – Secondary & Post 16

1.00/1.30 Afternoon lessons

2.45 School gates closed to all traffic

3.00 End of the school day for pupils

3.45 School gates re-open once all the transport has safely left the premises. Learning Support Assistants class time finishes – depending on contract

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Broomfield South SILC

Subject/Area of Leadership & Responsibility

Sam Bell

Emily Thornton

Victoria Stead

Rosie Gasson

English ,Communication & Literacy

Darren Barham Assistant Principal - Pupil Premium / Interventions

English oversight

Dawn Bennett 11-19 Accreditation Maths, Team Teach trainer

Caroline Bloomfield EYFS /KS1&2 & Science Outreach

Emma Cunningham History & Geography

Kerry Forde KS3, PE

Mark Foster KS4 Work Experience ,Computing

Hugh Goodgame SMSC, British Values

Aimee Helie PE

Will Hudders Assistant Principal – Assessment Manager, Child Protection,

Behaviour Manager

Helen Brown Science

B Newstead Assistant Principal – Pupil Welfare, Admissions, Child Protection,

SRE

Ruth O’Neill Communication, ASC

Claire Ryan

Catherine Campbell

Post 16 PSHE Citizenship

Ruth Sarsfield Art/ Design

Emily Garner

Shadi Vadhat Torbatee

Religious Education

Effi Chatziprokopirou Languages / Cultural development

Rachel Clayforth Rebound Therapy Trainer/ Extended Schools

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Dawn Grunden & Louise

O’Sullivan

C1 Extended Schools, School presentation & display, Dance club

Jane Sayers

Sam Green, Matthew Lock

C1 School Library

ICT & website

Brigitte Taylor

Lydia Alchorn

Music

Fredric Hiebler Technology/ Creative Arts

Anne Marie Thornton Team Teach Tutor

Clare Thorpe C1 Makaton Tutor

Debbie Windle

Deputy Principal, Curriculum, Equalities, Personnel, CPD

Debra Beggs

Christine MacIntosh

C1 lead partnership sites

Rhona McIntosh, Charlotte

Grey -Sharpe

Health & Safety Team

Charlotte Grey – Sharpe,

John Fryer, Naomi Hammill,

Sharon Crowther

Fundraising Team

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Broomfield South SILC

Classroom Presentation

The list below indicates the minimum requirements

Names of pupils and staff clearly displayed on the classroom door.

An up to date ‘In this class you may see…’ displayed on the classroom door.

All storage areas to be well ordered- resources labelled, use of symbols where applicable etc

All sharps such as scissors and utensils used for the preparation of food to be locked away.

No equipment which is not directly used in the class or that is damaged to be visible.

Pupils work to be displayed in a way which enhances their feelings of success and pride in

their work ( displays to be linked to MTP where appropriate)

Medium Term Plans, Personal Learning Outcomes and timetables on display or readily

available.

All classes to have an ‘Investors in Pupils’ board with appropriate headings & an appropriate

class Induction book.

At the end of the day, all equipment to be presented in a state ready for the next day.

At the end of the day, no materials to be left around which would be unsafe for pupils, and all

floors to be clear in order that the work of the cleaners is not hindered

Each pupil to have a Pupil File containing;

A contents page (see appendix 1 for proforma)

Pupil Pen Portrait (see appendix 2 for proforma)

Most Recent Annual Report to Parents

Current Personal targets from Annual Review (or full EHCP for Partnership sites).

Current and previous Pupil Progress Review

Other key information as appropriate to the pupil (PLPs, PHPs, Personal Risk Assessments,

Speech & Language Reports, PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) etc)

Copies of letters and telephone conversations

Certificates of achievement

Careers plan where appropriate

PSHE routines eg dining, positioning, personal care

Each pupil to have workbooks or a Learning Journal, ‘Evisense’ (online) containing

annotated and levelled work for each core subject and foundation subjects.

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Protocol for Communication with Parents and Carers

Home School diaries/planners are for exchange of everyday information and positive comments only

Personal/private/ negative comments should be in writing and placed in a sealed envelope

Escorts should not be asked to give verbal messages to parents and carers. Verbal messages from parents/carers to escorts should be verified.

Telephone calls to and from parents and carers resulting in an outcome or agreed action should be recorded

Important letters should be placed in a sealed envelope and passed to an escort. They should not be put in diaries/planners or schoolbags

Parents and carers should be informed in writing or by telephone about any injuries received in school on the same day they occur. Letters should be seen by a member of SLT before they go out and a copy held. Telephone calls should be recorded.

Parents and carers should inform school of any injuries received at home

School must contact parents and carers as soon as possible if a pupil arrives at school with an unexplained, previously unseen mark or injury

Parents and carers must be informed of any bullying incident – see policy.

Parents and carers must be informed of any racial incident. – see policy

Parents and carers must be consulted regarding PHPs and PEEPs and written consent must be obtained

Parents and carers must be consulted/informed of any changes to a behaviour programme, PHP or PEEP

Communication with parents and carers should be shared on a need to know basis – see confidentiality policy

Parents and carers will be informed when their child will be off-site and permission sought/obtained as appropriate

Parents and carers will receive copies of timetables, personal targets & newsletters.

Policies are available in school or on the school website.

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Staff Behaviours and Expectations

First impressions are paramount. In promoting our school it is essential that all staff present a professional, positive and efficient image at all times

Professional Standard

Some Examples

- Act in a professional manner at all times and show

respect for each other, pupils and their families. Promote a calm and professional atmosphere

- Act appropriately towards pupils, parents, carers and colleagues whatever their socio-economic background , age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief

- Act as role models for pupils, set a good example for

behaviour and dress.in an appropriate ,professional manner

- Follow school policies and procedures. Understand your own and others’ roles and responsibilities. Meet deadlines

- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and

wellbeing of all

- Respect confidentiality and act within agreed boundaries

- Be proactive in developing professional practice and skills

- Work as part of a whole-school team, engage in

dialogue with colleagues and value everyone’s contribution

- Help pupils to become confident and successful

learners

- Participate in whole-school development and improvement activities, and recognise the important role of the school within the local community

- Take responsibility for your own welfare. Consider the

risk before taking action/intervening

Be civil with colleagues at all times, do not disturb lessons unless absolutely necessary, return shared or borrowed resources, use a moderate tone of voice. Only use mobile phones during staff break and lunchtimes unless permission given by SLT, do not eat or snack in meetings Be welcoming and tolerant, treat everybody the same and as you would want to be treated If it is inappropriate for pupils to behave in a particular way, do not display that behaviour yourself, recognise that your mood and attitude affects others. Clothing/dress code - see overleaf Read policies and understand how they affect your practice, ask if unsure Arrive on time for lessons, meetings etc Inform appropriate staff of any changes to timetable commitments Follow the safeguarding policy, be aware of potential hazards, tidy equipment away, follow hygiene routines/procedures If asked to keep information confidential, do so, unless it compromises someone’s safety, consider who might overhear your conversation Learn from each other, recognise personal training opportunities and options Appreciate/ Respect each other’s skills and qualities, listen to each other, debrief incidents, share concerns, say ‘Thank you’ etc Encourage pupils to share their work, recognise and reward all achievement Share your ideas and contribute when consulted, be aware of plans for development / improvement, uphold the good reputation of the school Wear appropriate clothing/ footwear/jewellery, take care on wet floors or when standing on chairs etc. Offer help where appropriate/ignore when requested

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An A – Z of information

Absences Pupils Naomi Hamill Admin officer is the First day Contact and will contact parents and carers to make enquiries concerning pupils who are absent. The Pupil Welfare & External Liaison Team are responsible for monitoring absences and interventions and will report to Leadership. (See Registration) Staff Please refer to the’ Managing Staff Sickness and Absence Policy’ which is available in the staff room. If you are not well enough to come to school, please ring the Broomfield site office before 8.00am. This will enable cover to be arranged if appropriate. Please do not send messages in with other members of staff or text .If you are unable to speak with the office staff please leave a message on the answer machine and then ring school later to ensure we have received your message .If possible please advise how long you anticipate being off work .If this is not possible, Please ring the school each day before 2.30 unless another arrangement has been reached with the Principal. Doctors Certificate - If your sickness is likely to be for more than 7 days, you will need to make an appointment with your GP for a Med 3 note to cover your absence. It is important that you send in a Med 3 as soon as possible as failure to do so may affect your salary. Staff absence can cause problems with continuity of education for students and can place additional stress on other staff. Absence is closely monitored and staff will be required to attend a return to work interview after any absence and the procedures for managing absence through ill health are followed rigorously with referrals to Occupational Health & the Health and Well Being team where necessary. The SILC has adopted the Leeds City Council ‘Managing Staff Attendance ‘policy and will always seek advice from our link Senior HR advisors at LCC. Access Access to the site is controlled by an electronic entry system .When arriving by car, please press the button next to the main entry gate, state your name, nature of your business and who you are visiting. On entry to the Reception area in the main building you will be required to electronically sign in and a Visitor badge will be automatically printed for you to wear.

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The safety of or pupils, young people and staff is paramount so please expect to be challenged around school. There is a pedestrian entrance at the side of the school which is also electronically controlled. Please follow the yellow pedestrian walkway on entry to the site and press the intercom button. Accident reporting and recording All staff must be aware of the procedures for the reporting of accidents, injuries and dangerous occurrences. All accidents involving pupils, staff or visitors should be reported in the Accident Book located in the SILC office and a ‘Dangerous Occurrence form 50 completed. This should be countersigned by the Principal, Deputy Principal or member of the Leadership Team. Incidents of assaults must be recoded on a C50 form, an entry made on SLEUTH, our online behaviour record data base, an entry made in the Accident book as soon as possible after the event, and parents/ carers informed. Forms C50/C50a can be found in the grey filing cabinet in the Staff room located on the second floor. The Principal and Leadership team will investigate all accidents and incidents to verify if action is needed to avoid recurrence. Minor accidents/incidents requiring first aid should be recorded with treatment details. (See also section on First Aid.) Teachers must write to parents and carers when an accident has taken place and have the letter verified by a member of the Leadership team before it goes home. A copy should be retained for the pupil’s file. If a pupil has been injured by another pupil, in order to maintain confidentiality, you must not mention that pupil by name. Annual Review Admission to the South SILC is via the Local Authority’s Statement and Review process. All pupils at the South SILC have a statement of special educational needs Each pupil will have a review of their Statement during the course of an academic year (Annual Review).These are now known as Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). New statements will automatically be EHCP and current statements will convert to EHCP on a rolling programme over the next few years. Teachers are expected to provide a current assessment of the pupil’s progress towards their targets set at the previous review. The review will usually take place in the school will and include all adults who care and work with the child and where appropriate, the pupil is encouraged attend the review or have an opportunity to give their views regarding their education and progress. When the pupil is fourteen the annual education review will also include a transition review to discuss future work within the school and post school provision. This is revisited and updated at each subsequent review until the pupil leaves school. If necessary, and appropriate, an Annual Review can be called at any time during the school year.

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Anti-Bullying Policy Bromfield will not tolerate any form of bullying and will take the appropriate action according to school policy and procedures. Staff should familiarise themselves with the contents of the Anti-Bullying Policy which is available on the school website and school network. There are additional copies in the staffroom on the main site and all partnership sites have a DVD containing the key policies. Any incidents of bullying should be reported and the appropriate form completed, along with an entry in SLEUTH if it is concerning a student. The designated teacher for Anti -Bullying is Mr Will Hudders who is an Assistant Principal in the SILC, however, incidents can be reported to any member of the Leadership Team. There are separate policies applicable to students and staff. See also Equality. Assessment School uses Connecting Steps ( B Squared) SENIT journals for Early Years and Mapping & Assessing Personal Progress ( MAPP) to accurately plot pupil progress in detail into smaller stepping stones or performance indicators. Teacher Assessment is carried out each term. Teachers use Connecting Steps to assess pupil progress in each strand of English, Mathematics, Science, ICT and PSHE. In the case of pupils new to school, pastoral teachers are expected to carry out a baseline assessment of the pupil’s current levels within six weeks of admission, and set preliminary targets for the following July. Teachers attend termly pupil progress meetings with the Senior leadership team. Pupils aged 14-19 study externally accredited units of work. School currently uses the ASDAN (Bronze and Silver Awards), OCR , in addition to Entry Level, GCSE, AS and A levels as appropriate to certificate pupil achievements. All pupils have

A Pupil Profile which is used to store pupils’ personal details including assessments and reports

Workbooks, Learning Journals, an online ‘Evisense’ portfolio or Accreditation files containing records and examples of pupils’ work demonstrating progress, achievement and/or new experiences in all subject areas

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Awards Broomfield is proud to have achieved the following awards and standards; Investors in Pupils Healthy Schools Standard Investors in People Standard – Gold Active PE Mark- Gold standard

Behaviour Management Broomfield operates a positive behaviour management policy At Broomfield South SILC we aim to promote an ethos of respect, understanding and support amongst our pupils and staff. We expect good behaviour and try to help pupils feel good about themselves. To help us do this we need to foster a consistent approach from all staff, identifying clearly what our expectations are, and how we should respond when behaviour falls below our expectations. We use an online, confidential database and analysis tool called Sleuth to record both positive and negative behaviours, and our responses to these behaviours. Over time this allows us to build an accurate picture of patterns of behaviour, identify likely causes of negative behaviour so we can try to minimise these, and look at our responses to behaviour to make sure we are consistently promoting the positives, whilst reducing negative behaviours. Teachers are expected to write, maintain and review behaviour strategies and PHP’s (where appropriate) for pupils in their class who display challenging behaviours and consult with support staff, parents and outside agencies regarding behaviour strategies. In addition, they should provide and communicate up to date behaviour strategies for pupils in their class in staff meetings and briefings. There is a whole school assembly every Friday afternoon where achievements are celebrated including our ‘Quality Moments ‘where staff and pupils are invited to share and celebrate particularly outstanding aspects of for example, caring, friendship, kindness and helpfulness. Staff must make themselves familiar with the Behaviour Management policy which is in the school website, network and copies of which are placed in the staffroom. The policy is also part of a range of key policies, including Child Protection, which form part of the mandatory annual training for staff. See also ‘Care and Control’ Capability Procedures Broomfield is committed to maintaining the highest standards for our pupils and young people. Where there are concerns about your work, school will follow the Capability procedures as laid out in the policy which is available on the school network.

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Car Parking and School Transport Staff are expected to park inside the school grounds and not on the main road which may cause obstruction for our neighbours. Please ensure cars are parked in the marked bays and the designated disabled parking space at the front of the building is left free for those requiring the facility. Please be aware that the school gates will be closed between 8.45 and 9.15 and again at 2.45 until 3.15, in order that school transport has access and to ensure the safety of our pupils. The movement of any other vehicles either in or out of the building is prohibited during these times. Should any visitor or school transport arrive after these times, they will be asked to wait outside school until all the transport and pupils have safely left the building. Staff, escorts and drivers are prohibited from parking on the main road and walking pupils into school. Please challenge anyone you see who carries out this practice. Care and Control On rare occasions it may be necessary to restrain a pupil. Staff are trained in Positive Handling or ‘Team Teach’ which is a nationally recognised system of managing, and supporting behaviour interventions. It has been adopted by many education and health authorities across the UK. The focus is on using de-escalation skills and applying physical intervention only where absolutely necessary. No child or young person should be restrained unless it is the only practicable means of securing the welfare of that child or any other child and there are exceptional circumstances. The restraint should be reasonable and proportionate, using the minimum force for the shortest time needed to prevent harm. Only staff who have an up to date certificate of competency will be able to use Team Teach. Staff new to school, where appropriate to their role, will be given training. Pupils who may require restraint must have an up to date Personal Handling Plan and Risk Assessment which ideally should be devised, agreed with and signed by the parents/carers. It is vital that all records of any physical restraint are kept up to date, parents/carers are informed and an entry is made on Sleuth, completed as soon as possible after the event. This is required by law. Staff should also be de- briefed either within their team, with their Line Manager or a colleague. All staff should make themselves aware of the Care and Control policy which is available on the school website and school network. There are additional copies in the staffroom on the main site and all partnership sites have a DVD containing the key policies. The policy clearly sets out the circumstances under which restraint can be used School has 2 qualified Team Teach tutors who provide training both in school and citywide; Dawn Bennett (based at Rodillian) and Ann- Marie Thornton based at the main site.

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Child Protection At Broomfield South SILC we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. All staff and visitors have an important and unique role to play in child protection and are expected to follow our safeguarding procedures and protocols.

The designated staff for Child Protection are ; Beverley Newstead (Females) and Will Hudders (Males). Along with the Principal, they are responsible for co-ordinating all child protection activity. Sharon Crowther is the Designated Staff for the school play scheme. For full details of the role of the Designated Staff, (see Composite File Section 7.10) Our named designated officer on the senior leadership team with lead responsibility and management/oversight/accountability for child protection is John Fryer. The Nominated Governor for child protection at the school is Martin Bartholomew Where the school has concerns about a pupil, the Designated Staff will decide what steps should be taken and should advise the principal/senior designated lead officer as appropriate. Child Protection information will be dealt with in a confidential manner. A written record will be made of what information has been shared with whom, and when. School uses ‘CPOMS’ to record conerns.Staff will be informed of relevant details only when the Designated Staff feels their having knowledge of a situation will improve their ability to deal with an individual pupil and /or family. Anyone who has a concern regarding pupils must follow the school’s policy and report their concerns to the designated staff. Do not discuss your concerns with anyone else. Any concerns regarding a member of staff must be reported to the Principal, or a school governor in the case of the Principal. All staff should make themselves aware of the Child Protection policy which is available on the school website and school network. There are additional copies in the staffroom on the main site and all partnership sites have a DVD containing the key policies. Staff are required to sign to confirm they have read and understand the policy. Complaints Should any stakeholder or visitor have a complaint about the school, please speak to the Principal or Deputy Principal in the first instance. A copy of our Complaints policy and procedure is available from the school office and on the school website. Curriculum

Broomfield has a multi – faceted curriculum to meet the needs of all its learners. The South SILC is committed to providing a personalised, broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which improves learning outcomes for pupils.

Pupils in the Primary and Secondary departments follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, semi- formal curriculum and the National Curriculum, and use specifically designed schemes of work, differentiated to meet individual needs. Most subjects are delivered in pastoral groups, with the exception of English, Science, PE and Mathematics which are taught in ability groups within the

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secondary department. In accordance with Statutory Guidance, Careers Education is delivered from the start of Year 9.

When pupils enter Year 10 they begin to follow Vocational and Work Related Learning modules as well as other National Curriculum subjects. Some pupils participate in work experience placements, and may attend college courses.

At Post 16 the curriculum focuses directly on promoting independence, and preparing for life outside school. To facilitate this, students follow Foundation Learning and accredited modules of work in key skills and topics of specific interest such as Environmental Studies, or Accessing the Local Community as well as vocational college courses and work related learning.

Pupils have personal outcomes based on targets from their EHCP’s and current assessment levels

Staff are expected to meet the deadlines set for the writing of Medium Term Plans for the classes they teach .Staff are issued with guidelines for the writing of plans and the deadlines appear in the staff planners and on the school timeline.

The Curriculum, Long Term Plans and Schemes of Work can be found in the’ School ‘& ‘Curriculum’ drives on the school network .Staff are encouraged to plan together within teams.

Collective Worship

There are departmental assemblies throughout the week and a whole school celebration assembly every Friday afternoon at 2.30pm.when a wide range of religious, cultural and social issues are addressed. Local, National and Global news is also shared with the pupils.

Parents may withdraw their child from all or part of R.E. and/or collective worship.

Cleaning

In order that the cleaning staff can do their job each evening, please ensure that your classroom floor is free of material such as tissue, equipment etc. Although the cleaning staff are responsible for the cleanliness of the classrooms, they are not expected to clear up after staff. Please leave your classroom in such a state that they can easily move around the room to clean.

Please encourage pupils to keep their classroom tidy .Each week a representative from the Schools’ Council and the school Superintendent awards the ‘Tidy Teddy / Trophy’ to the tidiest classroom in school. Please do not keep any food in classrooms.

Communication with parents and carers

We consider communication with parents and carers a vital part of the work at Broomfield. All pupils have a Home / School diary in which positive comments and any messages to and from school of a general nature are to be recorded.

Any other communication with parents should be written on school headed paper and sent home in a sealed envelope. Please keep a record of any conversations you may have with parents or carers on the appropriate form available on the school network.

School has an ‘open door’ policy regarding parents and carers although we do ask that appointments are made prior to arrival. We hold regular coffee mornings and parents are encouraged to attend special events and assemblies.

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Parents and carers are required to read and sign our ‘Home School Agreement’ document on admission to the school.

Confidentiality We need to strike a balance between ensuring the safety, well-being and protection of our pupils and staff, ensuring there is an ethos of trust where pupils and staff can ask for help when they need it, and ensuring that good practice is followed when it is essential to share personal information and child protection issues. We expect staff to have an awareness and high regard for the confidential, sensitive and important nature of their role and will be mindful of this at all times including formal and informal discussions with parents, other members of staff, pupils and the wider school community. Particular attention should be paid in public areas of the school such as corridors, the playground and the staff room. A “needs to know” approach should be adopted to safeguard this principle and to ensure no pupil or group of pupils is unfairly stereotyped or unnecessarily spotlighted. Where possible no names should be explicitly mentioned whether for positive, negative or information purposes in public areas, unless it is on a needs to know basis for all present to hear. Staff should avoid being ‘drawn’ into discussions which relate to school matters or matters regarding an individual child, group of children or their families. If there are any concerns in this matter please refer them to the Principal or governors. Details relating to our pupils and young people are confidential and should only be shared with staff, as part of their professional role or with the parents/guardians of the pupil in question. Please respect our pupils’ privacy and be mindful of not discussing our pupils outside of school under any circumstances. Please be aware that we cannot promise absolute confidentiality to pupils and staff. Continuous Professional Development The school is firmly committed to high quality CPD for all staff to enable them to develop and carry out their role in school. Training is linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Management. There is a system of applying for courses and the application forms can be found in the grey cabinet in the staffroom .Off-site staff have copies of this document. Staff are required to identify where the training fits into their development and that of the school and how it will impact on pupil progress and the development of the school. Staff are also expected to feedback to colleagues regarding any training they have attended. CPD is annually evaluated for its impact on pupil progress and moving the school forward. Staff are encouraged to visit other schools, collaborate and sit in on each other’s lessons as part of CPD as well as attending more formal courses and training. Dress Code and Staff Expectations and Behaviour A person's dress and appearance are matters of personal choice and self-expression. However staff and volunteers should recognise that they are role models to the pupils and their choice of dress should uphold the school’s expectations for the pupils and young people. Staff and volunteers must ensure they are dressed decently, safely and appropriately for the tasks they undertake.

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All staff should read and comply with the ‘Staff Behaviour & Expectations’ document in this handbook and the schools Dress Code which are displayed in the staff room & in staff planners. As a staff member, you are a representative of Broomfield and as such are expected to comply with the relevant policies and procedures, and avoid any situations where the integrity of the school may be undermined or brought into disrepute. Whilst you are employed at Broomfield you are expected to behave appropriately. This means acting as an appropriate role model for our pupils and young people, treating pupils, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders with respect .Please respect the privacy of others and never discriminate against or harass others in any way. Outside of work we hope that you would be a good advocate for Broomfield and speak well of us. Discipline and Grievance Procedures In situations where we may have concerns about your conduct or behaviour, the disciplinary procedure will be followed which will ensure the matter will be handled fairly, consistently and effectively. More serious situations may require a member of staff to be suspended on full pay whilst the situation is investigated. Where a member of staff has a grievance against another staff member the Grievance policy will be followed. Copies of both the Disciplinary and Grievance policies which school has adopted from Leeds City Council are available on the school network under the ‘Policies’ drive. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) At Broomfield we take the safeguarding of our pupils is our priority and taken very seriously. We will require an enhanced disclosure whilst you are employed with Broomfield. In order to safeguard our pupils you must declare all offences, cautions, warnings or reprimands and spent convictions. If at any stage you have made a false declaration about yourself your employment may be at risk through summary dismissal.

Driving the school mini-buses The school has two mini- buses which are available for booking via Sharon Crowther, who can also arrange the use of school transport and drivers if required. Please ensure that the buses are clean and tidy when they have been used and pupils do not eat or drink whilst on the buses. Any member of staff who would like to be a designated mini- bus driver must take the MIDAS mini- bus test of competency. Please see Sharon Crowther who will arrange the training. If a mini- bus is damaged in any way, please report the matter to Sharon Crowther immediately. Educational Visits Protocol Risk assessments are required before pupils can be taken off site. Teachers planning an educational visit should complete a Risk Assessment online via’ EVOLVE’ as soon as possible , and at least 2 weeks in advance of a proposed visit, submitting this to the Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) Debra Reid and the Principal for approval.

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Once approved, permission request and funding details (if appropriate) can be sent to parents and carers Parental consent ad a signature is required for all regular and occasional off-site activities. And pupils in school. Please also record details on the weekly diary on the school network. Please remember to advise other classes and professionals if the absence of staff or pupils on a visit affects planned activities. Please also remember to advise the school nurses, kitchen and transport in well in advance if a pupils medication, lunchtime or school transport arrangements will be affected. Learning outside the classroom does not have to involve leaving the school grounds where additional learning activities are to be encouraged. Please complete an ‘Outside Visit’ form on the day of the visit. These are located in the school office. Electrical Testing All electrical items are PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) annually by the Superintendent. If you bring any small electrical items from home, please do not use them until they have been PAT tested. Please report any damaged plugs, cables and electrical equipment to the Superintendent. The school encourages staff and pupils to conserve energy at all times, so please turn off lights etc. in classrooms when they are unoccupied.

E-Safety and social networking sites

The safety and well - being of our pupils and staff are of paramount importance to school.

All staff should familiarise themselves with the Internet and Safe Working practice policies which are on the school network. Staff are required to sign to confirm they have read and understand the policies.

Staff are strongly advised against engaging in any social networking site eg Facebook or Twitter in such a way that could bring the school or a member of staff into disrepute or breaches our policies.

Any breaches may result in disciplinary action and subsequent dismissal.

Please remember that you should always post with the understanding that colleagues and families may read your posts or see your photographs.

Staff must not have pupils as ‘friends’, and are strongly advised against having parents or carers as ‘friends’.

Staff should not give pupils their email or personal telephone numbers under any circumstances.

Equality

The SILC is committed to striving for equality of opportunity for all and emphasises the common values and elements of our multi- cultural environment. Fundamental British Values are promoted throughout the school. Discrimination of any nature will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with

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according to our Single Equality policy. Should a pupil be the perpetrator of an incident, their parents or carers will be informed .School completes termly returns of incidents and analyses the results. Our Single Equality Policy and Accessibility plan are on the school network and website.

The designated staff for reporting Equality incidents is Mrs Debbie Windle, Deputy Principal .Staff are required to familiarise themselves with the Single Equality policy which are on the school network and website.

Extended School Activities

The SILC provides a wide range of lunchtime clubs and activities to promote healthy lifestyles and to allow pupils to pursue areas of interest, these include dance and gym .If you are interested in organising a club please let us know!

Other activities include; arts projects, social outings (for example the theatre, cinema or ten pin bowling) and visits to places of interest such as museums and galleries.

Financial Matters

Budget

At the start of the financial year each class and subject area will be allocated a sum of money. The financial year runs from April to April and therefore your class and subject budget must be spent by January. Should you wish to purchase equipment or resources additional to your allocated budget, please submit a bid on a requisition form to the Principal and the Bursar for consideration.

Petty Cash

Usually resources and equipment for school use are purchased via the school requisition procedure. However, should you require an item immediately, cash will be reimbursed subject to a receipt for the goods. There is a £30 maximum limit on the amount of petty cash which can be reimbursed per receipt and transaction. Examples of the use of Petty cash are;

Class snack, emergency lesson materials, books purchased on a course.

Ordering of equipment

All resources and equipment must be bought through the schools’ purchasing and requisition procedures. Catalogues are available from the school office. Please complete a requisition order form located in the school office and submit to the Principal in the first instance. Please note that financial regulations stipulate that school must obtain 3 quotes for purchased items.

Voluntary contributions

In order to support school visits and experiences, staff can request a voluntary contribution from parents or carers. Please refer to our ’Charging and Remissions’ policy on the school network in the ‘Policies’ drive.

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Any voluntary contributions must be submitted to the school office via ‘Parent pay’ so they can be appropriately logged and accounted for. Should you require any monies please complete a Voluntary contribution form and submit to the office.

Fire and Emergency evacuation procedures

Broomfield has an emergency evacuation plan which is similar to the Fire Evacuation procedures. Staff will be advised by Leadership if and when the school needs to be evacuated.

Every classroom and key location in school has a Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan. In the event of the Fire alarm alert, please assist your pupils to evacuate and make your way to the nearest exit and assembly point which is to the rear of the main playground.

Please do not stop to collect any belongings, or return to the building unless told to do so by the Leadership Team.

If you discover a fire, please alert other staff by either informing the Leadership Team, office staff or breaking the glass on an alarm point. If possible, and you have had the training, you may attempt to put a small fire out by using the Fire Extinguishers which are located at various points on the precinct and around school.

There will be a practice Fire Drill once per term which will be recorded by the Superintendent and Bursar. Testing of the alarm bells will be undertaken weekly.

Should you require additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation, please let your needs be known to the office staff in order that arrangements can be made to meet your requirements.

Pupils who require additional assistance should have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) completed and signed by the parents or carers. A template is available on the school network in the ‘Staff’ drive.

A number of staff are trained Fire Wardens and will assist in evacuation in the event of an emergency.

First Aid

Broomfield has a number of staff who are trained in providing First Aid to both staff and pupils. We are also fortunate to have two advance trained staff on the main site and a trained Paediatric First Aider. Please refer to the staff list. In the event of First Aid being required, class teachers must write or telephone to inform parents / carers that First Aid was administered and make an entry in the Accident book located in the office.

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First Aiders must note any treatment given date and time in a dedicated book and keep securely. They are also responsible for ensuring that the First Aid boxes are kept well stocked.

There may be occasions where staff and pupils need further treatment and can be referred to the St Georges’ ‘Walk in Centre’ at Middleton or the A &E department at LGI/St James’ hospitals.

Food and Healthy Schools Standard

There are specific foods which are restricted in school and lists of what is and what is not permitted are in every classroom. As a general rule, biscuits, cake etc. and fizzy drinks are prohibited in school, although exceptions can be made for particular celebratory events such as birthdays Primary aged pupils are able to have free fruit if they wish.

Lunchtimes are part of learning and healthy eating is positively encouraged .Please be aware of any allergies the pupils may have. Please refer to the school’s Food Policy which is on the school network.

Fundraising and Corporate Social Responsibility

The school has an active fundraising committee who organise events throughout the school year. Any monies raised are used to fund activities or equipment in school.

In addition, school takes its responsibility towards helping others very seriously and regularly supports various local, regional and national causes throughout the year. Any new ideas for fundraising will be welcomed! We are also keen to support local businesses and Broomfield has strong links with local schools and businesses in the area. We use the local Community Café for example on a regular basis as part of our Independence programme and have been involved in ‘Raising the Game’ a local volunteering project.

We support various charities throughout the year including ‘Children in Need’, ‘Comic Relief’, ’British Heart Foundation’, ‘Wear it Pink’ etc .We open our facilities to the local community eg Rebound Therapy for young special needs children with their families in the local area. We are keen to expand our fundraising and corporate social responsibility and would welcome any ideas or suggestions you may be able to offer.

Health and Safety

All staff in school have personal responsibility for the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, pupils and visitors. As an example, should a member of staff spill any liquids or see any liquids on the floor, they should either wipe it up it they are able, or bring it to the attention of a colleague and ask them to wipe it up for them.

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It is the duty of a member of staff to report any unsafe conditions to the Principal or the Health and Safety reps; Charlotte Grey – Sharpe and Rhona Mackintosh.

Any item requiring a repair must be recorded in the Superintendent’s Jobs log book which is located in the Reception area, and he will attend to the matter.

All staff should be aware of the emergency and evacuation procedures.

The school follows LCC Health and Safety policy, a copy of which is located in the staffroom.

Homework

Although there are no national guidelines on ‘Homework’ specifically for Special Schools, home learning is encouraged and valued by the staff at Broomfield South SILC.

Homework refers to any work or activity which pupils are asked to do outside lesson time, either on their own or with parents or carers. Due to the extreme diversity of need amongst our pupils, it would not be appropriate to state a set amount of time or specify the exact type of homework for pupils at certain ages. Furthermore, it is recognised that our pupils need considerable help and encouragement from adults, whether at home or at school, in order for them to complete tasks and succeed. However, teachers and parents do have a number of opportunities to further pupil’s learning within the home environment.

For further information, please refer to our ‘Homework ‘policy on the school network in the ‘Policy’ drive.

ICT, iPads and Sensory Rooms

All staff have access to a computer and the school network system. Staff will require a password and logon username in order to have access to the network and internet .Please see the ICT technician if you require a logon name or have a problem with the network.

I pads should be booked out and returned at the end of the school day in order that they can be put on charge. Any faults or damage must be reported.

Please ensure that the last person using the Sensory room switches the system off at the end of the school day.

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Illness – pupils

Should a pupil become unwell during the school day, please consult the First Aider or Line Manager and if necessary make arrangements for the parents or carers to collect their child.

In the case of an infectious outbreak such as a gastrointestinal virus, the pupil should remain at home until 48 hours has lapsed since the last bout of sickness.

As an example, if a pupil went home on the Monday, they would not be expected in school until Thursday at the earliest.

Should a pupil arrive in school clearly unwell please contact the parents or carers as soon as possible.

Illness – staff

Should a member of staff become ill during the school day, they should report to their Line Manager and make a decision whether or not they are fit to remain at work. Should a member of staff need to go home and continues to be unfit for work the following day; they must follow the schools absence procedure as described in ‘Absences’ above.

Induction

During your first months with Broomfield you will be learning your role and settling in.

There is a comprehensive Induction package for all our staff which will be organised by management and you can expect support and training from the management and your colleagues.

If you are an NQT you can expect an individually tailored programme of support and an additional 10% PPA time during your first year.

Intimate Care

The school has clear procedures on the carrying out of intimate care of our pupils. This is set out in a policy document on the school network in the ‘Policies’ drive.

Only members of staff may attend to the intimate personal hygiene needs of our pupils and this should be carried out discretely and with appropriate care and dignity.

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Leave of Absence

Broomfield has adopted the Leeds City Council policy regarding Leave of Absence (LOA)

Staff are entitled to request LOA and each request will be dealt with on an individual basis at the discretion of management.

Please submit your request on the appropriate form as soon as possible for consideration.

Please refer to the LOA policy for full details.

Meetings

There is a Meeting Room located in the school annexe and in the Secondary department .Please ensure rooms are booked prior to arranging a meeting by contacting the school office.

Medication and Medical needs

Pupils;

Every class teacher and teaching assistant should be familiar with the medical needs of each pupil in their groups. A list of pupils who take medication will be kept in the medical room.

Regular medication will be given by the school nurse or trained member of education staff. If the child is out of school on an educational visit, medicines will be administered by the class teacher or responsible adult according to authorisations detailed. The drug cupboard will be kept locked at all times. Medication given to pupils shall be recorded on a drug chart list kept in the medical room.

Please refer to our Medical policy

Emergency Medication;

Staff are annually trained in the administration of emergency medication including Epi- pens.

Training for individual pupils needs will be carried out by our nursing team.

In the event of an emergency in school, each pupil will have their own personal care plan which must be followed.

At all times please make every effort to ensure the dignity of any pupil who may be in a vulnerable position during a seizure or who is unwell.

If in any doubt please call 999.

Staff;

Staff who may need to take medication must keep it locked away in a safe place out of the reach of pupils. Under no circumstances should medication be left in an exposed place around school or in bags.

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Multi- Agency

The school has an holistic approach to learning and works closely with outside agencies including;

Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service

The SLT will support staff in developing Communication strategies, assessments, and programmes of work for pupils and will provide advice on safe eating and drinking. The SLT’s also support the staff training programme

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services;

The school physiotherapist will support staff in devising postural management plans for individual pupils, advice on physical development programmes, provide staff training and arrange orthotic provision for pupils. If staff have any requests for the physiotherapy department please contact them via email or their direct number.

Sensory Inclusion Team – based at Adam’s Court provide training, regular support for school and advice regarding individual pupils.

Mobile Phones

Pupils are discouraged from bringing mobile phones to school, unless specifically required for reasons of personal safety, or as part of independence training lessons delivered by school.

Parents or carers must inform school of their intention to allow their son/daughter to bring a mobile phone into school.

When a mobile phone is brought into school it must be handed in immediately to the office staff, who will keep it safe until home time.

Staff are not permitted to use them during pupil contact time. Exceptions may be made for example in the case of a family member’s illness or other similar emergency.

Please ensure mobile phones are switched off or on silent during meetings. Texting is also not permitted during pupil contact time or meetings.

School will not take responsibility for any damage or loss of a mobile phone; they are the responsibility of the owner.

Please refer to the schools ’Mobile Phone;’ protocol on the school network located in the ‘Policies’ drive.

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Moving and Handling

All staff are required to complete their moving and handling training before assisting with the movement of physically dependent pupils. Injuries can occur if moving and handling procedures are not followed and it is important that each move is achieved with the minimum of effort to staff while moving the object safely or giving the pupil a safe and comfortable transition.

Staff handling and moving pupils who are physically dependent should follow the principles given in their moving and handling training, adhere to pupil risk assessments and consider the safest way to complete each move.

Hoists and other moving and handling equipment are available for use and for many of our pupils hoists should be used for all transfers.

Individual risk assessments give details of how each pupil should be moved and the size and types of equipment to be used with that pupil. Staff should ask for the risk assessment to be reviewed if there is a change in the pupil’s needs or equipment used or if they feel the pupil should be moved in a different way.

Moving and Handling Training is delivered annually via our physiotherapy service and in- house trained staff.Staff should be aware of the Moving and Handling Policy available on the school network.

Pay dates

Teachers are normally paid on the 26th of each month and all other staff are paid on the 16th of each month.

Staff who have ‘acted –up’ need to complete the appropriate form on a weekly basis located in the grey cabinets in the staffroom Failure to do so may result in late payments.

All time sheets should be completed and handed in to the appropriate person on a weekly basis.

Performance Management

All staff engage in the Performance Management process. Objectives are set at the start of the school year and reflect the needs of the school as well as the individual. Review meetings are held through the year. For further details, please refer to the Performance Management policy which is on the school network.

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Personal Information

It is important that all the information we hold about you is correct and up –to –date. It is your responsibility to inform the school office regarding changes to your personal circumstances.

Should you wish to query your salary or change your bank details you can do this directly by calling the following number; 0113 2477655 (Business support Centre)

Personal Targets

Every pupil and young person has Personal Targets which are agreed, and reviewed at the annual EHCP review. These form the basis for a personalised approach to learning. Progress towards the targets are recorded weekly and are displayed in classrooms

Targets are quality assured by Leadership before going out to parents and carers.

Personal Property and Valuables

Staff are advised against bringing large amounts of money and valuables into school. Members of staff should not leave items of personal property or money unattended. However, there are staff lockers so please use them to safeguard your possessions. Please contact the school office if you require a locker.

Broomfield is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property brought onto the premises.

Similarly, pupils should be discouraged from bringing into school, items of personal property because of the possibility of damage, misplacement or loss.

Planning for lessons

All teachers and HLTA’s are expected to write medium term plans (MTP) for the lessons they teach either in their class or sets in the case of secondary classes. Guidelines for writing MTP’s are on the school network under’ Planning and the Long Term Plans are on the network in the ‘Staff Shared’ ‘School’ drive.

MTP’s will be monitored by the Subject Leaders on a termly basis and reported back to Leadership.

Short term plans (STP) are required for formal lesson observations and an exemplar STP can be found on the school network in the ‘Planning ‘drive.

Detailed weekly plans are required for those pupils following the semi- formal curriculum.

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Planning, Preparation and Assessment time (PPA)

All teachers have an allocated amount of PPA time according to their contractual hours of work, as a rule teachers can expect 10% of their teaching to be PPA or equivalent in the case of part- time staff.

It is expected that staff take their PPA time on the school premises unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise. If you need to take your PPA time off-site you will need authorisation from the Principal.

Wherever possible, Annual Reviews are expected to be carried out within a teacher’s PPA time. The time will be paid back in negotiation with Sharon Crowther,

Residentials

We offer our pupils extended residential experiences to a number of carefully selected venues. Each venue is chosen with the specific needs of our pupils in mind.

Currently we provide three contrasting annual residential experiences: Lineham Farm, which is quite close to school and is particularly suited to pupils who may be experiencing their first stay away from home; Condover Hall and Herd Farm, Eccup which provides a range of outdoor activities and visits for our secondary age pupils, and The Wingate Centre near Nantwich in Cheshire which caters for our older pupils.

All sites are secure and most have facilities for pupils with a physical disability. These activities are hugely popular and serve to forge excellent relationships between staff and pupils. Staff participation on a residential is on a voluntary basis .Please let us know if you are interested in joining in on them.

Presentation – School and classroom

The school and classrooms are a source of pride and should reflect the ethos of the school and pupils work. Classroom environments are very important communicators of school values and expectations, and a high regard should be given by all staff to ensuring that rooms and shared spaces are tidy, attractive and clutter free. Each week the school ‘Tidy Trophy’ is awarded to the class with the tidiest classroom by the School Council representatives, the Superintendent and cleaning staff.

The quality of displays forms a non-verbal statement about the ethos of the school, the importance it places on a quality learning experiences and the value of pupils’ work.

Displays can inform and stimulate prompt inquiry, celebrate achievement and model high expectations.

Displays should be changed at least termly and should be interactive, have the class name, a description of the activity and learning outcomes. All staff should read and comply with the ‘Classroom Presentation’ requirements

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Registration

All staff are reminded that this is a legal document and must be completed at the beginning of each session, (am and pm). The register should be completed electronically on SIMS on the school network by 9.30 am and 1.30 pm.

All absence notes should be forwarded to the office. If no note or message is received a phone call home will be made by the office to establish the reason for absence.

Late arrivals (i.e. those who arrive after the register has been taken) should be marked with L.

Pupils who are late should enter via the main entrance where they can be marked in the register. Parents will be asked to sign their child in school. It is important that all late pupils should report to the office to ensure accuracy of the registers in case of emergency.

Resources

Please ensure that the school resources are taken care of and any damage is reported to the subject leader, and that the resources are returned and stored away tidily.

If any item of equipment over £100 is damaged beyond repair please report this to the school office and it will be removed from the school inventory.

If you need to borrow anything from another class or member of staff, please ask first, and return it as soon as you have finished using it.

Staff should also encourage children to take responsibility for resources, to put them away tidily and to understand that resources are finite, everything costs and everything has a value.

Safeguarding & Security

Our pupils’ and staff safety are of prime importance to us.

Please ensure that the information you may have regarding our pupils and staff is kept securely Please lock away any papers, ensure unwanted information is disposed of by, for example shredding and ensure your computer and printer passwords are used by yourself and not given to others .Please lock your computer if you are away from it.

Please do not take any confidential information away from the premises, including information held on portable devices such as pen drives. Please use encrypted pen drives. Should you lose or misplace your pen drive please inform your Line Manager as soon as possible.

Please do not use personal mobile phones to take photographs of the pupils and any photographs not taken on a school camera must be downloaded onto the school computer and not taken away from the building.

Child Protection information must be stored separately from all other information about a pupil.

Please remember, if you are in doubt that a pupil’s safety may be compromised – Don’t do it!

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ID badges

All staff will be allocated a photographic ID badge which provides access to the premises and rooms in school.

Please ensure these are worn at all times and challenge staff who are not wearing a badge.

Please do not give your badge to anyone else or leave it lying around school.

If you do mislay or lose your badge, please report to office immediately.

Please do not share the codes to enter various places in school with pupils or visitors.

Safe Working Practice & PREVENT strategy

As an employee, volunteer or student on placement, there is an expectation that everyone exercises the greatest care in their relationships. This school expects a high standard of integrity and conduct. Unlawful or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated and that where appropriate, legal or disciplinary action is likely to follow

The guidance in the Safe Working practice document seeks to ensure that the duty of care towards pupils and staff is promoted by raising awareness of illegal, unsafe and unwise behaviour

It is essential that staff sign to confirm that they have read and understand the Safe Working Practice policy document which is issued with the Induction pack.

Staff are trained in PREVENT and refresher training takes place annually

A copy is also available on the school network under ‘Whole school policies’.

School Council

Broomfield is committed to our pupils having a voice, and providing a platform for giving their opinions about how to develop their school and who we employ.

Broomfield has an active School Council made up of two representatives from each class who are elected at the start of the school year. Meetings are held on a regular basis.

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School Lunches

School lunches are provided by Leeds City Catering Services .We employ a lead cook and assistant cooks. All school lunch money must be submitted to the school office where it will be logged and banked.

It is important that any latecomers have been registered to ensure that their school lunch is provided.

Staff may purchase a school lunch if desired, please book with the school office before 9.30.

Smoking

Broomfield has a no –smoking policy which is strictly observed. Smoking is not permitted in or around the school grounds and not within a 50 metre radius of the school premises. This includes E- cigarettes.

Staffroom

The staffroom is located up the stairs at the towards the playground exit. At the top of the stairs is a white board where weekly events are noted. There are notice boards containing key information such as training opportunities and minutes from meetings. Key policies are stored in files and the grey cabinet contains forms for general use such as Accident and training forms.

There is also a computer for staff to use.

The kitchen area has, a sandwich maker and microwave. Please ensure you wash up any crockery etc you may use and leave the area clean and tidy.

There is also a staffroom on the first floor of the Secondary department.

Staff meetings.

Teachers will attend a weekly meeting on a Wednesday between 3.15 and 4.15. There is a rolling programme of presentations from subject leaders at these meetings.

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LSA’S meet at least once a month on Wednesdays from 3.15-3.45.

Lunchtime and office staff also hold regular team meetings.

The schedule of meetings is posted in the staffroom and also on ‘Google ‘calendar

There are full site meetings across the year at the direction of management – see staff calendar

Staff will be informed of any additional staff meetings, and given appropriate notice

Staff on partnership sites have their own arrangements for organising staff meetings.

For Departmental meetings normally take place on a Thursday after school. Please refer to the ‘Staff Meeting Schedule’ in the staffroom and on the school network.

Transport; Home/ School

Home /School transport is arranged by the local authority and is not the responsibility of the school. However, there are occasions when school does provide advice and requests regarding arrangements for individual pupils. A small number of our pupils are transported to and from school by their parents or carers and a number of our young people are independent travellers.

The school provides transport staff with pen portraits of our pupils, their individual needs and methods of communication.

Classroom staff should be available from 9am to receive their pupils in the classroom. There may be individual cases where staff are required to help bring the pupils into school, and support their transition to the buses at the end of the school day.

Should you organise an activity outside of school hours, please inform transport as soon as possible

There are occasions when pupils may have alternative transport arrangements. If you are unfamiliar with an escort or driver who may arrive to collect a pupil, please challenge them by asking for their identification and ask the office staff to contact transport for verification if you are not satisfied.

Weekly briefings

There are full staff briefings every Monday and Wednesday at 8.45 – 9.00 where everyone is expected to attend. A class representative is expected to attend the briefings on the other days

Where staff have arranged a meeting, or a visitor is coming to school etc, please make an entry on ‘Google Calendar’ on the internet.

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Volunteers and Students on Placement

Broomfield has a long history of welcoming volunteers from the community and students from various establishments such as local high school and universities. Students and volunteers will receive an introductory pack consisting of this handbook and a school prospectus. Initially, our two lead LSA’s will co-ordinate their placement and familiarise them with the working environment.

The volunteers and students will work under the direction of a class teacher or other appropriate member of staff. Volunteers should never be left alone with pupils or allowed to take pupils out of the school building by themselves. If there are any concerns about a volunteer or student, the lead LSA who co-ordinated the placement must be informed.

Students and volunteers will be made aware of our key policies.

Please refer to our’ Volunteer and Students on Placement ‘policy which is on the school network.

Whistleblowing and Concerns

Broomfield operates in an open and transparent environment, therefore we encourages staff to draw attention to breaches in our policies and procedures and to report any concerns.

Staff concerns should initially be raised through the normal line management structure but staff should also be aware of the ‘Whistleblowing’ policy. This is available in the staff room and on the school network, and staff should be aware that they are able to raise concerns in the knowledge that these will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.

Please refer to our ‘Whistleblowing’ policy which is on the school network.

And finally…..

We hope that you’ve found this guide useful and enjoy working with us at Broomfield South SILC.

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