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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 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
FURTHER T LEVEL 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 2023-24 AND EACH YEAR, NEW T-LEVELS CENTRE WILL BE DEVELOPED IN THE ACADEMY (e.g., Pharmacy, Optometry, Laboratory Science, Law, etc) |
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THE NEW SHER-GIL INCLUSION HUB & SATELLITES
CRANFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BERKELEY ACADEMY / BERKELEY PRESCHOOL
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ADDITIONAL LARGE CLASSROOMS LRC (SSC3) REFURBISHMENT / EXPANSION (2023-24) |
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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 ...... |
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
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TERM DATES
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FORM TUTORS LIST 2022-23
OPEN EVENING WAS HELD ON
THURS 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
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NEED TO KNOW
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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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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