LATEST NEWS (FLASH)
LATEST NEWS! - SCHOOL CLOSURE WED 1 FEB 2023
This is to confirm that the risk assessment for both Cranford Community College and Berkeley Academy for Wednesday 1 February 2023 concludes that it is NOT safe to open either school for PUPILS
This is due to the VERY high numbers of Teaching staff taking action
This is due to industrial action instigated by the NEU TEACHERS BALLOT.
Initial polling indicates that both schools are likely to be closed on all 4 published strike dates (See below)
The two schools will be CLOSED to ALL PUPILS THIS WEDNESDAY.
THE PRE-SCHOOL IS NOT AFFECTED AND WILL OPEN AS NORMAL
The academies have ordered food vouchers via WONDE for children entitled to a Free School Meal on this day, as during the pandemic school closure.
NOTIFYING PARENTS
The closures will be confirmed on both school websites and the Heads of School will relay to parents and students, via electronic messaging (e.g., SchoolCloud, Class Dojo, Teams, etc.)
TEACHER STRIKE DAYS (NATIONAL EDUCATION UNION)Action will take place both nationally and regionally on the following days:
Further information will be available to us nearer the time of each strike day. There is some bureaucracy that now ensues to estimate the impact in each academy. Support staff will not be on strike. The NEU is by far the largest teacher union in both schools, so we can reasonably anticipate and plan for significant disruption on all dates. There will likely be partial or total closure to pupils, depending on safety risk assessments once we have collated the intentions of eligible teacher-NEU members. If there is partial opening, we will consider which pupils are prioritised (e.g., vulnerable pupils, examination / assessment year pupils, etc.) If there is total closure to pupils, any staff in work 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. A day’s pay must be deducted from a teacher on strike for a day. NEU support staff in England did not meet the threshold to strike, but those who voted also voted overwhelmingly for strike action. NAHT members did not meet the threshold to strike nor to take action short of strike action. The NAHT National Executive are meeting on Friday 20 January 2023 to consider re-balloting members. Non-NEU members may become part of the indutrial action as well should they refuse to cross an officialpicket line. |
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FORM TUTORS LIST 2022-23
NEED TO KNOW - MUST READS
1. IF YOU HAVE MILD COVID SYMPTOMS (such as a runny nose, sore throat, or mild cough):
IF YOU ARE VERY UNWELL / HAVE A FEVER:
AND WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL / WORK:
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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
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 |
SITE DEVELOPMENTS
IN 2021-22, THE ACADEMY TRUST BOARD INVESTED IN MANY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SITE AND FACILITIES IN 2021-22. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN PERFORMANCE ARTS 2021-22 |
COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF THE DRAMA /THEATRE STUDIOS, INCLUDING NEW LIGHTING AND SOUND SYSTEMS (AUGUST 2021) 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 ...... |
THIS YEAR ......
2. SUMMER 2022 DEVELOPMENTS / INVESTMENT
DURING THE SUMMER BREAK 2022, THE ACADEMY HAS CONTINUED TO INVEST IN THE LEARNING, COMMUNITY AND SAFETY/SECURITY FACILITIES AND THIS INVESTMENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 2022-23.
LEARNING & COMMUNITY
MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN 'PE AND COMMUNITY SPORTS' 2022-23 |
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EXPANSION AND COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF PE CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS / OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SPORTS CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS (MALE & FEMALE): AUGUST 2022 | ||
COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF INDOOR COMMUNITY SPORTS CHANGING ROOMS, SHOWERS & TOILETS (MALE & FEMALE): AUGUST 2022 | ||
NEW TENNIS COURTS, LINE-MARKED WITH BRAND NEW FLOOD LIGHTS (QPR FUNDED). AUGUST 2022 | ||
NEW FENCING FOR THE TENNIS COURTS: SEPTEMBER 2022 | ||
NEW, ENLARGED PE OFFICE TO ACCOMMODATE INCREASED PE STAFFING AND SUPPORT CURRICULUM & COMMUNITY EXPANSION IN 2022-23 AND BEYOND: JULY 2022 | ||
DESIGNATED PE CLASSROOM (2022-23) | ||
PLAYGROUND (RECENTLY RESURFACED): LINE MARKINGS & OUTDOOR BASKETBALL FACILITIES (2022-23) | ||
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY / INACTIVITY HUBS AROUND THE SCHOOL SITE (2022-23) | ||
UPGRADED LIGHTING IN CRANFORD SUPERDOME: MAY 2022 | ||
EXTENSION OF Wi-Fi TO SUPERDOME AND FIELD: AUGUST 2022 | ||
NEW & RESPRUNG FLOORS FOR SPORTS HALL & DANCE STUDIO (OCT 2022) | ||
NEW FLOOR FOR UPPER GYM (OCT 2022) | ||
ZONING OF SITE / ROTA FOR USE OF DIFFERENT AREAS BEFORE SCHOOL & DURING BREAK TIMES (2022-23) | ||
SEPTEMBER 2022 MR HAMESH RATTU, APPOINTED AS TRAINEE SENIOR TEACHER (COMMUNITY) & SCHOOL GAMES ORGANISER MR BASHEAK BASSUE, APPOINTED AS HEAD OF SCHOOL PE MR TOM BELL, MS ELLIE BODDY & MS BESIME ISIKGUN APPOINTED TO THE PE TEAM |
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MAJOR INVESTMENT IN 'DIGITAL & VISUAL, FINE ARTS & MEDIA' 2022-23 |
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ALL THE DIGITAL VISUAL, FINE ART AND MEDIA ROOMS ARE BEING CO-LOCATED IN BLOCK-B. THEY ARE BEING COMPLETELY REFURBISHED AND MODERNISED IN AUGUST 2022. THE CURRICULUM IN THESE AREAS IS ALSO BEING REVIEWED STUDENT ENTRY TO THE NEW CLASSROOMS WILL BE FROM THE DOORS ON THE FIELD SIDE OF BLOCK B HENCE, AN ADDITIONAL ACCESS ROUTE FROM THE CONCOURSE IS BEING OPENED TOO (NEAR THE SCHOOL SHOP) IN SEPT 2022 IN ADDITION TO THE REFURBISHMENT AND NEW FIXTURES & FITTINGS, THERE WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (2022-23) STORAGE WILL BE ENHANCED FOR EQUIPMENT AND STUDENT WORK. AUGUST / SEPT 2022 A NEW KILN ROOM AND POTTERY WORKSHOP WILL BE BUILT NEAR THE ART ROOMS. (AUTUMN 2022 / SPRING 2023) A NEW COVERED EXTERNAL SPACE AND WILL CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ART EXHIBITIONS REACHING A WIDER AUDIENCE AS WELl AS OUTDOOR ART CLASSES (2022-23) |
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CREATION OF A NEW T-LEVEL CLASSROOM WITH NEW SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY | ||
CONTINUED MAJOR INVESTMENT IN 'ICT INFRASTRUCTURE' 2022-23 |
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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 AUTUMN 2022, 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 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, THIS SUMMER 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
FURHER CONSTRUCTION / DEVELOPMENTSFUTURE 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 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2022 AND NEW T-LEVELS CENTRE WILL BE DEVELOPED IN THE ACADEMY |
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INCLUSION CENTRE & SATELLITES: THIS YEAR, AND INPARTNERSHIP W THERAPY CENTRE RAP ROOM OUTDOOR (ZONING) |
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ADDITIONAL LARGE CLASSROOMS LRC (SSC3) REFURBISHMENT / EXPANSION |
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KITCHEN | ||
HOYS | ||
SOUND ABSORBING TILES | ||
SIGNAGE / DIGITAL SIGNAGE | ||
SENTRY BOXES | ||
THE GLOBE | ||
CONSERVATION AREA | ||
THE WOODLAND WALKWAY | ||
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
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
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 |