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BEHAVIOUR
Students are expected to behave impeccably at all times. We have a clear Code of Conduct, referred to for students as Being @ Holland Park. Where issues of concern arise the school has a Consequence system.
CHARGING POLICY
The Governing Body of Holland Park School recognises the valuable contribution that a wide range of additional activities, including trips, clubs and residential experiences can make toward education. The school’s charging policy provides guidance on when the school may make a charge for such activities. Click here to download the school’s Charging Policy.
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP / RE
Religious education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, other principal religions, other religious traditions, and other world views that offer answers to these challenging questions. It offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development. It enhances awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression, and of the influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures.
The school holds assemblies every morning. These provide all students, regardless of faith, an opportunity to reflect and consider a wide range of spiritual, moral, cultural and social issues.
DISABILITY
The school is a multi storey building without lift access to the West Block, so we are limited in our ability to admit students with physical disabilities. There is wheelchair access through the ground floors of the main buildings. A toilet for disabled students is also available. Admission criteria for disabled students is the same as those applied to all other students, except that their need for specialist facilities or equipment would have to be assessed prior to admission. Disabled students will be entitled to the full curriculum, limited only by their possibly restricted access to the building. The new school building will be fully accessible to students with disabilities.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
The Freedom of Information Act (2000) received Royal Assent in November 2000 and came fully into force in January 2005. The Freedom of Information Act provides for a general right of access to information held by public authorities. A requirement of the Freedom of Information Act is to adopt, maintain and review a Publication Scheme.
The Publication Scheme sets out what information the local authority publishes or intends to publish as a matter of course, how this information will be published, and whether the information is available free of charge or on payment.
The Publication Scheme is intended to promote an increasing culture of openness by encouraging the proactive publication of material held by the authority. The purpose of the Scheme is to make sure that a significant and growing amount of information is easily available without the need for individuals to make a specific request.
A copy of the publication scheme is available here.
HOLLAND PARK TRUST
The school is generously supported by the Trust. A registered charity, it supports the academic achievements of all students.
Full details can be found at: www.hpstrust.co.uk.
LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN
The term includes all children being looked after by the local authority (LA); those subject to a care order under section 31 of the Children Act 1989; and those looked after on a voluntary basis through an agreement with their parents under section 20 of that Act. Many looked-after children have suffered disrupted learning and may have missed extended periods of school. The gaps in their learning, and in many cases the emotional impact of their experiences, are likely to have become significant barriers to their progress. The complexity of this fragmented educational experience means that careful assessment and planning is required. Excellent practice in supporting looked-after children already exists in our school. Ms Donaldson is our designated member of staff; her role includes overseeing provision for this group of learners.
SEN
The school admits students with Statements of Special Educational Need. Our SENCO is Ms Kathleen O’Connor. We work to ensure that that every child with SEN reaches their full potential in school.
UNIFORM
The school has a clear uniform policy and all students are expected to follow this at all times and take a pride in their appearance. Our Uniform is of high quality and is supplied by Stevensons. It is available from the school shop every Thursday after school and on line at http://www.stevensons.co.uk/schoolinfo?schoolid=112.
Click here for the school's uniform policy.
Click here for the uniform costs.
