As you may know, all teaching staff are currently committed to marking and moderating all student work for year 11 and year 13. This is in place of formal examinations and is a monumental task for which no additional time has been allocated.

In order to support our teachers in this process the governors have approved an extraordinary INSET day for the purpose of moderation. On this day all students will be working at home. Their usual Monday timetable will be collapsed and they will be working on a whole school project on the theme of unity. More information will be provided to the students in tutor time.

Please see the Principal’s letter which is on our website: https://bit.ly/2RjakIl

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is launching a once-in-a-generation review of children’s lives.

It’s called ‘The Childhood Commission’ and it will identify the barriers preventing children reaching their full potential and propose policy solutions to address them.

At its heart is ‘The Big Ask’ – the largest ever consultation held with children and we are asking our students to participate in this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

In this survey the Children’s Commissioner is asking children and young people what they think is important for their future and what is holding young people back. The Children’s Commissioner will use what children and young people tell her to show the Government what they think and what they need to live happier lives.

It’s an exciting opportunity to help us think big and it’s a chance for every child in England to have their voice heard.

Find out more: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/about-us/the-childrens-commissioner-for-england/