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    WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PAID TO BE A HOST FAMILY FOR A QPR ACADEMY FOOTBALL PLAYER? 

    Queens Park Rangers Football Club are seeking Host Families to join our Academy team to accommodate our aspiring young football players in their careers. We are looking for families to provide a safe, caring, and healthy environment for our players.

    We are looking for accommodation close to our Training Ground in Heston (TW5 9PQ) or areas within a 30-minute commute via Public Transport to provide a supportive environment for our young players.

    Previous experience of hosting a young person is desirable, although not essential as you will receive extensive training and support from the club prior and throughout your time as a Host Family.

    This is a very rewarding role and can obviously make a big on impact on the lives and development of our young players. Successful applicants will be subject to a series of Safeguarding checks including Disclosure and Barring (Police) check at an enhanced level.

    If you would like to register your interest or need further information please contact Louise Huggins -  QPR Safeguarding Manager by sending an email to louise.huggins@qpr.co.uk

     

    FACILITIES DEVELOPMENTS

    EVERY YEAR, THE ACADEMY TRUST BOARD INVESTED IN MANY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SITE AND FACILITIES, HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST 2 YEARS INCLUDE: 

    MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN 'PE AND COMMUNITY SPORTS' 2022-23
    EXPANSION AND COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF PE CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS / OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SPORTS CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS (MALE & FEMALE)
    COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF INDOOR COMMUNITY SPORTS CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS (MALE & FEMALE)
    NEW TENNIS COURTS, LINE-MARKED WITH BRAND NEW FLOOD LIGHTS (QPR FUNDED)
    NEW FENCING FOR THE TENNIS COURTS
    NEW, ENLARGED PE OFFICE TO ACCOMMODATE INCREASED PE STAFFING AND SUPPORT CURRICULUM & COMMUNITY EXPANSION IN 2022-23 AND BEYOND
    DESIGNATED PE CLASSROOM
    PLAYGROUND RESURFACED & STRENGTHENED AS OVERFLOW COMMUNITY SPORTS CAR PARK
    NEW FLOOR FOR UPPER GYM
    NEW & RESPRUNG FLOORS FOR SPORTS HALL & DANCE STUDIO
    EXTENSION OF Wi-Fi TO SUPERDOME AND FIELD
    UPGRADED LIGHTING IN CRANFORD SUPERDOME
     
    2023/24
     
    ZONING OF SITE / ROTA FOR USE OF DIFFERENT AREAS BEFORE SCHOOL & DURING BREAK TIMES  (2023-24)
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITY / INACTIVITY HUBS AROUND THE SCHOOL SITE (2023-24)
    PLAYGROUND LINE MARKINGS & OUTDOOR BASKETBALL FACILITIES (2023-24)
     

    MAJOR INVESTMENT IN 'DIGITAL & VISUAL, FINE ARTS & MEDIA' 2022-23

    ALL THE DIGITAL VISUAL, FINE ART AND MEDIA ROOMS HAVE BEEN CO-LOCATED IN BLOCK-B AND HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REFURBISHED AND MODERNISED. THE CURRICULUM IN THESE AREAS IS ALSO BEING REVIEWED

    STUDENT ENTRY TO THE NEW CLASSROOMS ISFROM THE DOORS ON THE FIELD SIDE OF BLOCK B TO MINIMISE CONGESTION AT LESSON CHANGEOVER TIMES.

    IN ADDITION TO THE REFURBISHMENT AND NEW FIXTURES & FITTINGS FOR ARTS & MEDIA, THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

    STORAGE HAS BEEN ENHANCED FOR EQUIPMENT AND STUDENT WORK.
    CREATION OF A NEW T-LEVEL CLASSROOM WITH NEW SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY (SUMMER 2023)
     
    2023/24
     
    A NEW COVERED EXTERNAL SPACE AND WILL CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ART EXHIBITIONS REACHING A WIDER AUDIENCE AS WELL AS OUTDOOR ART CLASSES (2023-24)
    A NEW KILN ROOM AND POTTERY WORKSHOP WILL BE BUILT NEAR THE ART ROOMS. (2023-24)
     

    CONTINUED MAJOR INVESTMENT IN 'ICT INFRASTRUCTURE' 2022-23

    IN ADDITION TO THE VERY HIGH LEVELS OF INVESTMENT IN COMPUTERS, REMOTE ACCESS & ICT INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGHOUT THE RECENT PANDEMIC, WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPGRADE OUR EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF CAN LEARN AND TEACH WITH CUTTING EDGE RESOURCES: 

    IN SUMMER 2023, A NEW ICT SUPPORT CENTRE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN CR2 (NEAR THE SCHOOL SHOP) TO GIVE MORE SPACE FOR AND BETTER ACCESS TO OUR BRILLIANT ICT SUPPORT TEAM LED OUR SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER BY ADAM URCH.

    STUDENTS WILL HAVE EASIER ACCESS VIA A SERVICE HATCH IN THE (NEWLY OPENED) COVERED AREA BETWEEN THE CONCOURSE AND FIELD. 

    IN ADDITION, A NEW SECURE & ALARMED STORAGE AREA WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ADJACENT AND WILL ALLOW MORE ORGANISED STORAGE AS WELL AS AMPLE ROOM FOR A COMPLETE SET OF SWAPPING OUT STOCK / KIT. 

    THERE WILL ALSO BE A SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE TO OUR FAULT REPORTING SYSTEM WHICH IS NOW OUTDATED, AND WE WILL BE INTRODUCING NEW WAYS OF WORKING AND INCREASING OUR ICT SUPPORT STAFFING.

    ADDITIONALLY, EVERY AREA THAT IS SUBJECT TO REFURBISHMENT WORK HAS AN ICT UPGRADE AND EACH SUMMER WE REFRESH ALL THE COMPUTERS IN 4 ICT CLASSROOMS AND UPGRADE COMPUTERS IN OTHER ROOMS ACROSS THE SCHOOL.  

    THIS YEAR WE HAVE ALSO INVESTED HEAVILY IN THE CUTTING EDGE AND SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO SUPPORT OUR INNOVATIVE T-LEVEL DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUSION & FIRE SAFETY

     

    MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN SAFETY & SECURITY CONTINUE

    FIRE SAFETY: THE FIRE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE SITE HAVE HAD A MAJOR UPGRADE WITH VIRTUALLY EVERY DOOR IN THE MAIN BLOCKS BEING REPLACED WITH METAL FIRE DOORS TO LIMIT SPREAD IN THE CASE OF AN ACTUAL FIRE. THE ELECTRONIC DOOR ENTRY HARDWARE & SOFTWARE IS ALSO BEING REPLACED AS PART OF THIS PROJECT
    FIRE SAFETY: GAS PROVING SYSTEMS UPGRADED IN SCIENCE  AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER FIRE SAFETY MEASURES (EARLY DETECTION, RAPID EVACUATION, FIRE STOPPING) BEING IMPLEMENTED NOW AND DURING 2022-2023 (including the removal of fire hoses, which are no longer recommended).

    FURTHER T LEVEL DEVELOPMENTS 

    FUTURE T-LEVELS: T-LEVELS (EQUIVALENT TO THREE A-LEVELS) HAS SURGED IN POPULARITY THIS YEAR AND THE ACADEMY HAS USED ITS CORRESPONDING SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT ALLOCATION TO SUPPORT THESE COURSES.

    IN 2023-24 AND EACH YEAR, NEW T-LEVELS CENTRE WILL BE DEVELOPED IN THE ACADEMY (e.g., Pharmacy, Optometry, Laboratory Science, Law, etc)
     

    THE NEW SHER-GIL INCLUSION HUB & SATELLITES

     

    CRANFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

     

    • THE PICASSO ASD CENTRE (PAC)                                                       N3/N4
    • THE BANKSY INCLUSION CENTRE (BIC)                                             N5/N6/N7
    • THE REMBRANDTREMOTE ACCESS PROVISION (RRAP)                 SSC6
    • THE ROTHKO THERAPY CENTRE (RTC)                                              LNC
    • THE WELLBEING GARDEN ENCLOSURE (WGE)                                 Behind N6                     

     

    BERKELEY ACADEMY / BERKELEY PRESCHOOL

     

    • THE MATISSE INCLUSION CENTRE (MIC)                                           HELSINKI
    • THE SAVAGE THERAPY CENTRE (STC)                                              SEND  / SLT OFFICES / MEETINGS ROOM
    • THE KAHLO RESPITE PROVISION (KRP)                                            STAFFROOM WEST
    • THE KANDINSKY EAL PROVISION (KEP)                                            EAL CORRIDOR
    • THE SHARED SENSORY SPACE (SSS)                                                PRESCHOOL SENSORY ROOM
    • THE SILENCE & STILLNESS GARDEN (SSG)                                      THE QUAD

     
     

    ADDITIONAL LARGE CLASSROOMS 

    LRC (SSC3) REFURBISHMENT / EXPANSION  (2023-24)
    THERE HAS BEEN A COMPLETE UPGRADE OFF ALL THE MAJOR SCHOOL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
     
    HOYS OFFICES / POST 16 READING ROOM
     
    SOUND ABSORBING TILES 
     
    SIGNAGE / DIGITAL SIGNAGE (2023-24)
     
    SENTRY BOXES (2023-24)
     
    THE GLOBE  (2023-24)
     
    CONSERVATION AREA  (2023-24)
     
    THE WOODLAND WALKWAY (On-going)
     

     

    FUTURE BIDS FOR FUNDING  

    DESIGNATED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY / T-LEVELS BLOCK OR SCIENCE LABS REFURBISHMENT
    BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AIR-CONDITIONING, CHILLERS, BOILERS & HEATING REPLACEMENT 
    FURTHER FIRE SAFETY WORK (CEILING & ROOF VOIDS+) 
    ELECTRICS & CABLING REPLACEMENT 
    ENERGY EFFICIENCY / CLIMATE PROTECTION 
    COMPLETE REBUILD

    PUPIL VOICE / LEADERSHIP 

     

    TELEPHONES

    Two Factor Authentication

    Backup 

    TANNOY

    LIGHTS (SOUTH END)

    BARRIER MATTING 

    ENVIRONMENT

    ENERGY SURVEY

    LED

    ELECTRIC

    N1 / N2

    OTHER 

    PLANNING PERMISSIONS

    SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN PERFORMANCE ARTS AND MORE IN 2021-22

    COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF THE DRAMA /THEATRE STUDIOS, INCLUDING NEW LIGHTING AND SOUND SYSTEMS 

    NEW SOUND SYSTEM IN THE CONCERT HALL & NEW STAGING

    SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN MUSIC EQUIPMENT & TECH
    CREATION OF SUPERVISED STUDY CENTRE 7 (100 capacity) AND SUPERVISED STUDY CENTRE 6 (30 capacity)
    CREATION OF 3 ADDITIONAL LARGE CLASSROOMS
    NEW & ENHANCED FIRST AID CENTRE
    NEW & ENHANCED FINANCE CENTRE
    SOUND ABSORPTION TILING OF CRANFORD SUITE & BLOCK-A STAIRWELLS
    SIGNIFICANT FIRE SAFETY WORKS ACROSS THE SCHOOL (EARLY WARNING, EVACUATION, FIRE RETARDATION, EDUCATION)
    REFURBISHMENT OF 2 CORRIDORS IN BLOCK B
    RESURFACING OF PLAYGROUND & SOUTH END TO ALLOW REGULAR USE AS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY CAR PARK & INCREASE PARKING CAPACITY
    CREATION OF DISCRETE STORAGE & REFUSE COMPOUND TO IMPROVE THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT & REDUCE FIRE SPREAD RISK
    NEW & ENHANCED LIGHTING TO BRIDGE GATE, IN MEMORIAL GARDEN & MAIN CAR PARK
    MAJOR INVESTMENT IN LAPTOPS AND ICT INFRASTRUCTURE
    REFURBISHMENT OF PORTABLE CLASSROOM ENTRY RAMPS AND FIRE EXITS
    PLANTING 1,000 NEW TREES to begin the creation of a 'Woodland Walkway' arboretum. 
    and much more ......

     

    OTHER TOPICAL LINKS

     

     

     

    OPEN EVENING WAS HELD ON

    THURS 15 SEPTEMBER 2022

    MISSED OUT? DON'T WORRY

     

    SECONDARY TRANSFER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

    CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL OPEN EVENING RESOURCES

     

     

    NEED TO KNOW

    1. IF YOU HAVE MILD COVID SYMPTOMS (such as a runny nose, sore throat, or mild cough):

    • YOU DO NOT NEED TO ISOLATE

    • YOU CAN ATTEND SCHOOL / WORK

    • YOU SHOULD TAKE ADDITIONAL HYGIENE PRECAUTIONS​

     

    IF YOU ARE VERY UNWELL / HAVE A FEVER:

    • YOU NOT NEED TO TEST
    • YOU SHOULD TAKE ADDITIONAL HYGIENE PRECAUTIONS
    • YOU MAY STAY AT HOME UNTIL WELL ENOUGH TO RETURN
    • YOU SHOULD AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH OTHERS FOR 3 DAYS
    • YOU SHOULD NOT RETURN IF YOUR TEMPERATURE IS STILL HIGH AND YOU HAVE A FEVER

     

    AND WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL / WORK:

    • CONSIDER WEARING A FACE MASK (MASK WEARING IS VOLUNTARY)
    • TAKE BASIC HYGIENE PRECAUTIONS 

     

    NEU STRIKE ACTION: SCHOOL CLOSURE CONFIRMED

    TUESDAY 2 MAY 2023

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    • The Year 11 German and Spanish Orals on Tuesday 2 May 2023 are covered by the NEU exemptions and will go ahead as planned

    NEU TEACHER STRIKE DAYS 5 & 6

    The NEU is by far the largest teacher union in Cranford Community College, so we can reasonably anticipate and plan for significant disruption on all dates.

    Other staff will not be on strike but could refuse to cross the picket line if there was one.

    The NEU has confirmed that a picket line will operate at the start of each day so we also anticipate that some support staff and non-NEU teachers will also join the actrion on these dates

    Workers on a strike day will need to email the EHT in advance with details of any children affected by strike action that will be accompanying them to work on either day.

    Any staff in work on a strike day will either be able to continue normal working or may be deployed to other tasks such as further training.

    Teachers who are members of the NEU on the day they strike are protected by law from discrimination because of striking for 12 weeks after the strike provided they have adhered to the strike rules. Those who properly refuse to cross the picket line will gain the same protections.

    A day’s pay must be deducted from a teacher on strike for a day and from anyone else who joins the industrial action by refusing to cross the picket line.

    For salaried teacher employees and teacher workers this is normally 1/365th of their annual salary, pro-rata if appropriate.

    For support staff, the driver is 1 /260th

     

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