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“There’s a real sense of collaboration here. Staff and students working together, sharing ideas and making things happen. We’re all in it together.” - LHS Staff Member Vacancies This section contains information on any current vacancies along with application forms and guidance. ​ Applications should be sent to: Mrs Birchill PA to Associate Headteacher By Post – Lode Heath School, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2HW By email – office@lodeheath.org.uk ​ If you require further information or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Abi Birchill If there are no vacancies listed but you are interested in joining Lode Heath School staff body please get in touch to discuss any exciting opportunities that may be coming up. Trust Application Form Word Format Recruitment Privacy Notice Trust Application Form PDF Format Candidate Information Pack Teaching Vacancies Subject Leader Food & Nutrition Advert - Subject Leader Food & Nutrition Job Description - Subject Leader Food & Nutrition Person Specification - Subject Leader Food & Nutrition Non-Teaching Vacancies PA to Headteacher Advert - PA to Headteacher Job Description - PA to Headteacher Person Specification - PA to Headteacher Why Teach at Lode Heath School?

School Policies and Provision All polices are available in PDF format for download. If you require paper copies please contact the school office via email: office@lodeheath.org.uk Administration of Medicine and First Aid Policy Accessibility Policy Anti-Bullying Policy Attendance Policy AMAT Risk Register Behaviour Policy Charging and Remissions Policy Child Protection Policy Children with health needs who cannot attend school policy Complaints Policy Confidentiality Policy Equality Information & Objectives Policy Exclusion & Suspension Policy Inclusion Policy Remote Education Provision Relationships and Sex Education Policy Risk Assessment Online Safety Policy Safeguarding Policy SEND Policy SEND Information Report Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Policy Supervision Policy Home School Agreement 2023-2024 PLEASE SEE HERE FOR AMAT POLICIES.

School News OPEN SCHOOL EVENTS ​ Our Open Events for prospective parents/carers and students for the September 2023 Year 7 intake will take place on: Wednesday 21st September 2022, 6:30-8:30pm – Headteacher talks at 6:45pm & 7:30pm Thursday 22nd September 2022, 9:15-10:45am No booking required.

School Synergy Launch/Access codes supplied - Monday 11th September ​ We have recently introduced School Synergy at Lode Heath School. This system helps manage and report on many aspects of school life including behaviour, homework, attendance, and communication. We invite you to create a new Parent Portal Account so that you can view information tailored for your child. For our launch you will be able to view parent letters, school calendar/events, student timetables and behaviour. The behaviour module provides a real time view displaying positive comments and points awarded as well as informing you where aspects of behaviour may be limiting progress. Our vision is that School Synergy becomes the single access point for Parents and Carers providing up to date school news and information, a place to communicate and engage with school and the ability to track the progress and development of your child as it happens. ​ How to register your parent account ​ Video Overview Parent Portal Guide Information for Parents Synergy Parent App for Android - Synergy Parent - Apps on Google Play Synergy Parent App for Apple - Synergy Parent on the App Store (apple.com) Synergy Student App for Android - Synergy Student - Apps on Google Play Synergy Student App for Apple - Synergy Student on the App Store (apple.com) Click the logo below to go to Synergy

Art Curriculum Video KS3 Throughout years 7-9 students will explore different art and design techniques. They will develop skills in a range of fine art mediums and explore the concepts of drawing and colour theory. Students will learn basic art skills and techniques and develop their understanding of colour. Work studied will include elements of art history as well as the development of artistic skills. Through looking at a range of artists work students will gain an understanding of different techniques and genres within Art & Design. Students will develop knowledge that should give them the skills and creativity to thrive at GCSE. KS4 Art & Design (Fine Art) This two year course is designed to offer students the opportunity to work in a range of materials both 2-D and 3-D, experiment with their own personal ideas and develop a range of creative processes. Students will develop skills learnt in Key stage 3 and will also investigate different themes and subjects from the work of other artists to aid in their creative process. Year 10 is an opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn new techniques. Assessments are based on the recording, development, refinement and presentation of an idea. Student success at Art GCSE can be attributed to skills in handling materials and a disciplined approach to productivity, ensuring work is produced to the highest of standards and the deadlines met. The course is made up of two components; a Portfolio (60%) and an externally set task (40%). Pupils will be expected to: develop artefacts and personal outcomes in relation to their chosen area of study. The Portfolio is made up of practical work, which explores the skills, knowledge and understanding in the learner’s chosen practical area of study. This specification is 100% non-exam assessment; all components are internally marked and externally moderated by visit. A GCSE in Art & Design (Fine Art) can lead to further studies and potential employment in fields such as: Graphic Design Illustration Fine Art Fashion Interior Design Theatre Design Filmmaking Architecture Photography Animation The course offered has high expectations in terms of the work produced both in terms of quantity and quality, but the personal rewards are well worth the hard work! Any questions regarding GCSE Art & Design please speak to Ms Palmer. Art Year 7 Summer 2024 Art Year 8 Summer 2024 Art Year 9 Summer 2024 Art Year 10 Summer 2024

History Curriculum Video The History Department of Lode Heath School offers a diverse and interesting curriculum. We hope to support students in developing their wider understanding of the world we live in today through researching and learning about key events, people and developments through time. KS3 Students gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. Studying history inspires curiosity to know more about the past. Students are encouraged to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps students to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time. KS4 GCSE History engages students with a broad and diverse study of the history of Britain and the wider world and give them skills that will support progression to further study history and a wide range of other subjects. Students will study the reign of King Richard I and King John and consider what life was like in medieval England as well as the reasons why Kind Richard went on his crusade. We go on to study Weimar and Nazi Germany and finally the American West. The course is a broad range using historical sources and viewpoints through time to make links across a range of historical periods. History Year 7 Summer 2024 History Year 8 Summer 2024 History Year 9 Summer 2024 History Year 10 Summer 2024 History Year 11 Summer 2024

Health and Social Care Curriculum Video KS4 Health and Social Care BTEC Technical Award Health and Social Care is an exciting qualification that allows you to explore and develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the Health, Social Care and the Children & Young People’s Sector. It will give you a real understanding and feel for what it entails to work in these sectors, and it will prepare you for work in a wide range of disciplines. Health and Social Care also involves gaining an in-depth knowledge of human growth and development, including factors which affect them. The knowledge gained will be of great advantage to anyone who would like to work and deal with people. The three components focus on the assessment of knowledge, skills and practices. These are all essential to developing a basis for progression and, therefore, learners need to achieve all components in order to achieve the qualification. The components are inter-related, and they are best seen as part of an integrated whole rather than as totally distinct study areas. Health & Social Year 10 Summer 2024 Health & Social Year 11 Summer 2024

Calendar & Term Dates Term dates 2023-24 & 2024-25

Computing Computing at Lode Heath School provides students with the necessary skills, both technical and social in order to cope with everyday life. Students are enthused through exciting and challenging learning environments designed to encourage them to explore the ICT world ready to embark upon any challenge that may confront them. At Key Stage 3, Computing is taught in two discrete lessons per week in mixed ability groups. Pupils will take part in a variety of exciting and challenging tasks either individually, in pairs or in groups. They will utilise the latest software from Microsoft Office to the Adobe Suite, all of which are used in the ‘real world’. They will have the ability to communicate electronically via Moodle and also their school e-mail, all of which is provided by the school. At Key Stage 4 students can opt to do either Computer Science or Creative iMedia for 3 hours per week. Year 7 Computing Summer 2024 Year 8 Computing Summer 2024 Year 9 Computing Summer 2024

Pupil Premium In April 2011 the government introduced Pupil Premium Funding. This is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities and to close the gaps between them and their peers. ​ Pupil Premium Funding is available to students who meet the following criteria: Students who are eligible for Free School Meals Students who have been in receipt of Free School Meals during the last six years (Ever 6). Looked after children Students whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces Students who have been adopted from care under the 2002 Adoption and Children’s Act or who are under a special guardianship or residency order. ​ For students who meet one or more of these criteria there are, potentially, a number of barriers to learning that can be identified, these are: Low aspirations Poor attendance Difficult family circumstances Access to additional resources such as revision guides, school materials or school trips. 2023-2024 Pupil Premium Strategy Statement Pupil Premium: Eligibility, Funding and Accountability

"Nothing EVER goes away once it is posted online" -Unknown Parental Controls Deciding what’s appropriate for children to see online The online world gives us access to a huge amount of information and services, but the scale of information available also means that there is content that is inappropriate for children. What is or isn’t appropriate is up to individual parents and carers to decide, and could be based on things like age, ability, beliefs, and family values. What are parental controls? Parental controls allow you to block and filter upsetting or inappropriate content. They work across your Wi-Fi, phone network, individual apps, and devices. Parental controls can help you to: Plan what time of day your child can go online and how long for. Create content filters to block apps that may have inappropriate content. Manage the content different family members can see. Setting up parental controls on: Home broadband and Wi-Fi Home internet providers can offer parental controls for your family. You can: • Use a filter from your internet provider to control the content that you and your family see. Some providers allow different settings for each user. • Set up any device connected to your home broadband. How you do this depends on your provider and you'll need to access your home router. You can ask your internet provider for help setting this up. Remember that this only affects your child accessing the internet through the Wi-Fi – if they are using 4G or 5G etc to connect you need to check the settings on their mobile device too. Setting up parental controls on BT: https://youtu.be/IjJ1tDhjkBo Using Web Safe with Virgin Media: Using Web Safe with Virgin Media - YouTube Parental Controls on EE: How do I turn on parental controls on my device? | Help | EE Sky Broadband Shield: Sky Broadband Shield | Sky Help | Sky.com If your broadband provider is not listed above, please see its respective section on Parental controls For further information and advice please see Parental Controls & Privacy Settings Guides | Internet Matters

Rewards & Recognition Lode Heath School recognises the need to reward more of our students, particularly those who demonstrate excellent progress and achievement in their learning. We have introduced a new ‘Colour’ system that aims to recognise individuals who have personally excelled. Subject teachers will nominate candidates who have performed particularly well to be rewarded with ‘School Colours’ at a prestigious special end of year awards assembly. These exclusive colour patches can then be proudly worn on blazers. STAR Students Alongside the colour system, we are launching our new school motto ‘Ad Astra’. In line with the ethos of the new latin endorsement, which means ‘To The Stars’, we have introduced our ‘Learning, Pride and Character’ educational initiative. Our aim is that every Lode Heath student will display ‘PRIDE’; Participate, Respect, Independence and Determination; by developing these positive attributes of their character. Whilst we understand that there are different levels of academic achievement, these awards search out those with real PRIDE at every level of attainment to receive our new STARS awards. Presented at Bronze, Silver and Gold level, they recognise those who surpass challenging credit thresholds. Zero Heroes Whilst School Colours and STARS awards are reserved for those who achieve exceptional personal attainment, Lode Heath wants absolutely everyone to be a ‘Zero Hero’. A Zero Hero is a student that does everything the school asks of them, day-in and day-out throughout a whole term; demonstrating an incredible level of personal dedication and commitment to Lode Heath School and of course themselves. Zero Heroes complete every piece of homework; are never late to school or to a single lesson without a legitimate reason. They arrive with every piece of equipment and PE kit they need and have clearly tried their very best in every lesson... Needless to say that also means they’ve never received a single Debit or Detention during term. ​ A student who is THIS well behaved, organised and committed across all aspects of their school life truly deserves plaudits for their fantastic achievement and their positive approach. This fastidious approach will be the bedrock of success throughout their educational journey and into their working future. We are very pleased to already count numerous Zero Heroes within our school community. They set a wonderful example for their fellow students. Lode Heath School now challenges EVERY child to join their proud ranks. Your Heroic path is not set in stone and if you’ve had a bit of a ‘wobble’ one term, the start of the next gives you the opportunity to begin again with a clean slate. Celebrating our Heroes Zero Heroes will be officially celebrated at the end of each term. At the Christmas Event, they’ll be treated to hot Chocolate Muffins and Cookies. Easter Heroes will of course receive Easter Eggs, whilst Summer Zeroes keep their cool with Ice Cream and Slushies. Every one of these special term-end Zero Hero-only social events will include music and the chance to mix with and get to know other school Heroes. What is more, for those amazing individuals who round off a whole year of zeroes, there will also be extra special awards and badges marking their fantastic achievement. Now big the question is “Will YOU measure up to the Zero Hero challenge?” Attendance Recognition Whilst we’d love every student to achieve the Zero Hero clean sweep, one of its most crucial elements is attendance. After all, a student may not pay full attention in class all of the time - but if they’re not there at all, they’re learning nothing 100% of the time! Good attendance is SO important it demands its own rewards: ​ Cinema Club: At the end of each term, the Form with the best attendance gets to enjoy a great movie of their own choice - with snacks! This is an excellent way to build class teamwork and to reinforce the critical importance of good attendance. 100 Club: Individual Lode Heath students that achieve 100% attendance throughout the year will now receive our prestigious 100 Club badge to display on their blazer with pride. ​ ​ Recognition postcards As we hope you already know from experience(!), we regularly send out postcards in praise of individual students. In fact, every member of staff awards them for many, many different reasons! They may come from subject teachers , sent in recognition of excellent achievement, progress and behaviour, or a positive attitude to learning. They can also be sent out by other staff who may have witness a special act of kindness, or something else that deserves official recognition by Lode Heath... It’s like ‘being mentioned in dispatches’; letting parents and careers know “we HAVE seen it, we ARE pleased, and you should be too!”