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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.

Revision Timetables Year 11 Summer Exam Booster Timetable Your teachers are running a number of revision sessions after school. You should see your individual teachers for further details re. specific topics, times, rooms etc. There are more subjects running than evenings available, so prioritise the subjects you need most additional support in. If you have any further queries, please see Ms Chowdhury. Year 11 Summer Exam Booster Timetable Download Exam Timetables Year 10 June 2019 End of Year Exam Timetable Download Exam Timetable & Guidance Year 7 Timetable & Guidance Download Year 8 Timetable & Guidance Download Year 9 Timetable & Guidance Download

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.

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

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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!”

Tips for Students Chat Health ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team. ​ Click to see the website information on ChatHealth. ​ ​ Advice for Teens in Solihull Text: 07520 615 730 This service is provided by the Solihull school nursing service for young people aged 11-19. You will get a reply within 24 hours from an NHS School Nurse between 8:00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). Support for Young People Kooth Time to Change Time to Change Stress Management Exams... Ick A little bit of stress can be a good thing as it motivates us to knuckle down and work hard. But exams can make stress levels get out of hand, which can stop us from performing our best. So it's important to address it and get it back under control. How to manage exam stress Learn to recognise when you're stressing out. A break or a chat with someone who knows the pressure you're under will get things into perspective. Avoid comparing your abilities with your mates. Those "Oh my God I've only read Macbeth 17 times" conversations are such a wind up. Everyone approaches revision in different ways, so just make sure you've chosen the method that works best for you. Make a realistic timetable. Stick to it. Eat right. Treat yourself like a well honed machine - eat fresh fruit and veg and have a proper breakfasts. Fuel your brain as well as your body - no one can think straight on coffee and chocolate. Sleep well. Wind down before bed and don't revise under the duvet - your bed is a sanctuary, not a desk. Get your eight hours. Exercise. Nothing de-stresses the mind faster than physical activity, so build it into your timetable. Being a sloth makes our mind sloppy too. Quit the bad habits. Panic is often triggered by hyperventilating (quick, shallow breaths). So if you feel yourself losing it during the exam, sit back for a moment and control your breathing. Deep breath in and out through the nose, counting to five each way. Steer clear of any exam 'post-mortem'. It doesn't matter what your mate wrote for Question 3(b), it's too late to go back and change your answers, so it will just make you worry even more. Ultimately, don't lose sight of the fact that there is life after exams. Things might seem intense right now, but it won't last forever. Mindfulness Animation Revision Tips Mindfulness Apps Childline Childline LGBT & Stonewall If you need advice regarding LGBT speak to someone your trust, pastoral or visit the websites below for further support. ​ http://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out/coming-out-young-person ​ Out Central is a Youth group for young people age 11-19, who are LGBT or may be questioning their sexuality. Young people take part in a range of activities including trips out and social activities. Click on the link below for further information. ​ http://blgbt.org/directory/927-2/ The Trans Youth group (Emerge) meets once a month on the first Saturday at Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38/40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ. The age range is specifically for 13 - 19 years old. It is a social group and support is there as and when required. ​ https://lgbt.foundation/how-we-can-help-you

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

Work From Home Staff Secure Gateway Guide Logging into Teams Guide Students Remote Education Provisions Secure Gateway Guide Students Microsoft Teams Guide Office 365 Guide Hand in Work Microsoft Teams Sign up to Seneca for Parents Accessing Systems from Home Guide Laptops Please note that we have requested additional laptops from the government. There is no estimated time of arrival for these devices. During the lockdown period for the last academic year, we received delivery of laptops many weeks after our initial order had been put in. Please note that laptops issued are priority for disadvantaged students. Please click on this following link to see disadvantaged eligibility criteria as set out by the government: Pupil premium – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Sharing If you have a laptop at home you can always share this device with your child, and in turn they can share this amongst siblings. Teachers will endeavour to post any work and resources to support learning that students need to complete on the Microsoft Teams platform so whilst they may not be able to access live learning they can still get their entitlement to remote education and complete any work at a later date/time. Mobile Phone/Tablet If your child has a Mobile Phone/Tablet they are able to access live and remote learning. To ensure this is most effective, you can use Microsoft Word/PowerPoint for free on any device if you go to www.office.com and sign them in with their school account - for example: username@students.lodeheath.org.uk and their normal school password ​ If you are working on a mobile phone it might be a good idea to purchase a Bluetooth keyboard to make it easier when using office applications. Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children This government scheme temporarily increases data allowances for mobile phone users on certain networks. This is so that children and young people can access remote education if their face-to-face education is disrupted. Who can get help: We can request mobile data increases for children and young people who meet all 3 of these criteria: do not have fixed broadband at home cannot afford additional data for their devices are experiencing disruption to their face-to-face education Children with access to a mobile phone on one of the following networks might be able to benefit: EE O2 Sky Mobile SMARTY Tesco Mobile Three Virgin Mobile Vodafone For more details, please click on the following link Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children - Get help with technology - GOV.UK (education.gov.uk) ​ Please complete all sections of the form below if you meet the criteria stipulated above and we will put in a request on your behalf. Please note that as a school we do not have any control over which requests are approved by this scheme. ​ Click here to complete the form Internet access on a mobile device using a sim card If your child has a mobile device that does not have access to wi-fi or data we are able to provide access via a Vodafone sim card. You simply add the sim card to the device, select your browser and it will connect to 4G. Please note that the speed and quality may depend on your location, also we have a limited availability. Please email cdunbar@lodeheath.org.uk for more details Consoles ​Xbox: 1. Plug a keyboard in to the Xbox USB slot (less than £10 from amazon) 2. Go in to my games and apps 3. Find Microsoft Edge and select 4. Type in Office 365 or office.com and log in as you would in school 5. You can then access your work and all the office products you need (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) 6. To move around you use the Xbox controller or plug in a mouse ​ PlayStation: 1. Identify the Playstation internet browser icon (it is WWW with dots around it) 2. Press the Playstation logo on the controller 3. Go to the library and find options for games and applications 4. Go into applications and you will find the internet browser 5. Type in Office 365 or office.com and log in as you would at school 6. You can then access your work and all the office products you need (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) No Device/Internet If you continue to struggle to gain access to a device or internet access and as a result your child is unable to engage with remote learning your child automatically comes under the vulnerable criteria as set out by the government and as a result you are able to send your child into school to complete their work. Please notify office@lodeheath.org.uk if that is the case. ​ Children of critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Support for Parents and Students Please find below step by step video guidance produced by one our students in Year 10 which shows how to access Microsoft Teams at home. This is aimed at both parents and students. ​In addition to this if you require technical support please contact IT via the email: helpdesk@lodeheath.org.uk If you would like additional support and would like to speak to one of our Teaching Assistants in regards to the video below, please email rcurran@lodeheath.org.uk in order to be booked in for a telephone call. Please note that these bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability. How to use Microsoft Teams: Step by Step Seneca Video: