Work. World. Wellness. lessons
Our Work. World. Wellness. (WWW) curriculum is an integral part of the education experience of Manor School students. A range of discrete lessons on a Wednesday afternoon helps to provide the visible realisation of our ‘why’.
Through our discrete lessons we ensure we cover all statutory requirements of Relationship Sex Education, PSHE and careers education. We also cross-reference with the Gatsby criteria to enable quality assurance and progress measurements. Further coherence is provided by the explicit links to big questions and British Values, and is supplemented by three Curriculum Days per year. During these days, students are fully immersed in each strand of Work. World. Wellness. Our first curriculum day of this academic year will be held on Tuesday 20 October, and we will be sharing the plans with you over the next few weeks.
Our WWW lessons are linked to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at every Key Stage, thus incorporating key issues for our young people now and in their future.
All teachers are involved with the delivery of WWW, and in doing so are able to further establish the links to their own subject areas.
Please find below the students’ learning journey from Year 7 to 13. Students in Year 7 are currently focusing on ‘Am I making the right lifestyle choices?’. In Year 8 students are looking at ‘What does the ‘world of work’ look like?’, whilst in Year 9 they are covering ‘Why do they do it?’. Our Year 10 students are focusing on ‘Are my actions my responsibility?’, and Year 11 are looking at ‘What are my next steps?’. Finally we have Year 12/13 who are covering ‘How can I manage my finances?‘ and ‘What are my next steps looking at employment/UCAS/apprenticeship routes?’
Glenn Martin, Vice Principal
Year 6 into 7 Open Event
This year we will be holding our Year 6 into 7 Open Evening virtually, with the live launch taking place on Thursday 8 October from 6:30pm. The event will begin with a welcome presentation delivered by our Principal, Mr Jay Davenport, followed by a short welcome from our student representatives.
We will also be making a series of recorded content available after the live launch, including videos from Curriculum Leaders and Progress Leaders.
For full information, please click on the following link:
Year 10 Welcome to GCSE Evening
This week we hosted our Year 10 Welcome to GCSE Evening virtually. The evening introduced the pattern and journey of students time in Year 10 and 11, and introduced some key information about revision habits and routines. The recording of the session can be found by clicking the first link below, with the presentation slides and FAQ document also linked.
Simon Isaacs and Glenn Martin
Year 11 after-school sessions
This week saw the start of our weekly after-school revision sessions for Year 11 students. These sessions take place in the Year 11 pod from 3:15pm until 4:15pm. We would encourage attendance at these sessions as much as possible.
For bus users, we are able to use some of our catchup funding to support students who need transport in order to access these sessions. To make use of the minibus, students must sign up via the signup sheet on the door outside of Mrs Bannard’s office (next to room 14) by the beginning of lunchtime on the day before the session. There are a maximum of 12 spaces available on this service and it is a first come, first serve provision. The minibus will leave Manor School from the Park Street car park at 4:25pm. Students must wear a face covering on the minibus at all times.
Year 11 Pledges Evening
Year 11 parents/carers are invited to our annual Year 11 Pledges Evening on Wednesday 7 October at 6:30pm. This event follows the Year 11 Pledges Assembly and is designed to provide Year 11 parents/carers and students with essential information as they prepare for their trial and final examinations. You will hear presentations about our Nothing by Accident programme, strategies for revision and advice from previous Year 11 students.
This year’s event will be run virtually and parents/carers will be sent a link to watch the presentation on Tuesday 6 October. You will need a computer or device that can access the internet and has speakers or headphones in order to watch the live event. We will provide an opportunity for some frequently asked questions at this event, but would encourage you to submit questions before this to us before the event by completing this form:
Carl Brown and Chris Bateman
In-school support for those with a hearing impairment
Manor School prides itself on being a genuinely comprehensive and truly inclusive school, and as part of this we have a Teacher of the Deaf who works with a number of students to ensure they are able to access all aspects of school life.
When a referral is received, a Teacher of the Deaf will carry out an assessment of the student's needs. A range of support is offered to schools, including:
- Advice to schools to differentiate academic work
- Access to an Education Audiologist
- Access to a British Sign Language (BSL) as appropriate
- Provide equipment to facilitate access to learning
- Maintain equipment supplied by the SIS as appropriate
- Give advice about reasonable adjustments to the physical environment in the school
- Attend review meetings as and when required
- Provide training to staff regarding individual needs and strategies to support learning
- Direct teaching support through a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) as required (following assessment of need)
- Advice and support for exams as required
- Initial advice and deaf awareness training to the staff employed by the school
There is also support for the student’s parents/carers, including:
- Access to a Teacher of the Deaf and support for all PCHI children and young people
- Training for the use of specialist auditory equipment
- Training for hearing aid/auditory implant management and maintenance to facilitate speech, language, and communication development
Support for the student includes:
- Direct teaching support through a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf as required (following assessment of need)
- Help the child to develop independent audio logical management skills
- Access to an Educational Audiologist
- Tuition from a British Sign Language (BSL) instructor as needed
If you have any questions regarding the support that we offer, please contact the pastoral support office.