The internet is a brilliant place to connect with others, to be creative and to discover new things. In order to stay safe and to enjoy the many wonderful opportunities to engage in the world of social media it is vital to follow basic e-safety guidelines.

The Hyndburn Academy is keen to promote the safe, and responsible, use of communication and interactive communication technologies.

Potential risks can include, but are not limited to:

• Bullying by peers and people they consider ‘friends’
• Posting personal information that can identify and locate a child offline
• Sexual grooming, luring, exploitation and abuse contact with strangers
• Exposure to inappropriate and/or illegal content
• Involvement in making or distributing illegal or inappropriate content
• Theft of personal information
• Exposure to information and interaction with others who encourage self-harm
• Exposure to racist or hate material
• Encouragement of violent behaviour, such as ‘happy slapping’
• Glorifying activities such as drug taking or excessive drinking
• Physical harm to young people in making video content, such as enacting and imitating stunts and risk taking activities
• Leaving and running away from home as a result of contacts made online

For more information regarding E-Safety visit the following website. It has information regarding E-Safety and is a massive step in providing E-Safety information and protecting children online. It is managed by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) multi-agency service which includes the Police Force. thinkuknow.co.uk

• Report sexual abuse and grooming online
• Online Safety
• National Online Safety
• YGAM
• Childnet
• BBC

The Hyndburn Academy has introduced two dedicated bus services provided by Red Rose Buses. The two buses service the surrounding areas of Hyndburn. There is no need to prebook a place on the bus service.

HYA 1 Huncoat - Accrington - Clayton-le-moors - Gt Harwood - HYA

Return Journey

HYA 2  Oswaldtwistle - Church - Accrington - The Hyndburn Academy

Return Journey

All students should arrive at the Academy by 8:40am for registration. This is where their morning mark will be generated. It is therefore essential that students arrive on time in order to avoid a missed mark. If we still have no reason for absence by around 10:30am a text message will be sent to your mobile* or home phone to inform you that your child is not arrived at the Academy.

If your child is unable to attend the Academy, it is vital that you ring at the earliest opportunity. The Academy telephone number is 01254 885378 option 1 and you will have the option to leave a message. Please ensure you leave a clear message detailing your child’s name, form group and the reason for their absence. Please also identify your relationship to the student whom you are calling for.

If your child is not well enough to attend school and the absence is for more than one day it is extremely important that you provide a note for school on his or her return. If the absence is for a longer period (4 days or more) we require a medical note from your doctor.

* Please ensure that we have accurate contact details in case of any emergency, especially if you change your mobile.

Please read the following which has been taken directly from our Attendance Policy.

3.9 Leave of Absence Parents do not have an automatic right to remove their child from the Academy during term time for the purpose of a holiday. Students can only be granted a Leave of Absence for exceptional circumstances.

3.9.1 Parents wishing to take their child out of the Academy during term time for exceptional circumstances must complete a written request to the Principal before arrangements are made. The leave of absence form can be requested from the Attendance Officer, Miss A Beames Tel: 01254 885378.

3.9.2 All requests for leave of absence will be responded to in writing. Where a request has been granted the letter should state:

• The expected date of return
• That parents must contact the Academy should any delays occur
• That the child’s place may be withdrawn if the family do not return as expected

3.9.3 If a student fails to return and contact with the parents has not been made or received, the Academy may take the student off the Academy’s roll in compliance with the Education (Student Registration) (England) Regulations 2006. This means that the child will lose their Academy place. The Academy will notify the Authority Children missing in Education (CME) team to assist in making contact with the family before removing the student from role.

3.9.4 If the permission to take leave is not granted and the student still takes leave, the absence will be unauthorised. In such cases the Academy will issue a Penalty Notice.

(Link to Attendance Policy coming soon)

Timetable

The Academy Day at The Hyndburn Academy is below, please note due to COVID the arrival times for Year Groups are staggered. Y7,8 and 9 arrive at 8.35am and Years 10 & 11 arrive at 9.00am. 

Bringing the correct equipment to school is essential for students to make progress in lessons.

Students should check their school equipment daily and their Head of Year will check it every week.

All students should bring the following equipment to school every day:

• School bag
• Clear Pencil Case
• Black Pen x 2
• Pencil x 2
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Highlighter any colour but not purples
• Protractor

Student leadership is a major strand of our work. We believe encouraging students to demonstrate our principles of determination, respect, resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and confidence develops characteristics that all great leaders share.

Through these roles we seek to engage students in the key decisions and keep them at the very heart of Academy life.

At The Hyndburn Academy, we know that learning outside lesson time is essential to long-term academic success. It allows students to extend their learning and to reinforce what has been learned in class.

Homework is set via the Arbor App and parents/carers and students can see clearly what they have been set and the date due to be handed in.

Download your guide to accessing Arbor Assignments here

Key Stage 3

Sparx Maths

Sparx Maths tasks are set on a Friday weekly and must be completed and submitted by the following Wednesday.

Seneca Learning 

Students will use directed Seneca tasks to consolidate knowledge and skills acquired in-class across curriculum areas.

Knowledge Organisers

Knowledge Organisers contain critical, fundamental knowledge for all subjects that you must know in order to be successful. They will help you recap, revisit and revise what you have learned in lessons to move the knowledge within from your short-term memory to long-term memory. 

Year 7 Knowledge Organiser

Year 8 Knowledge Organiser

Year 9 Knowledge Organiser

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 students will use directed Seneca tasks to consolidate knowledge and skills acquired in class across curriculum areas. Revision tasks for in-class assessments, independent responses to questions, and mock exams will also be set. For vocational courses, completing coursework sections and units will be expected. Hegarty maths will be set on a weekly basis for all Key Stage 4 classes. Students should use their class Microsoft Teams page for revision resources, knowledge organisers and subject-specific work to support with homework.

Support

Guide to accessing online platforms

If your child is struggling with any aspect of their homework, then please encourage them to go and see their form tutor or subject teacher. Your child can also attend our after-school homework club, please see the enrichment timetable for more information. The LRC is also available to student’s afterschool. There are members of staff who can support your child with their homework and computers are available to use if you are struggling at home with internet access. At home, please support your child by ensuring that they have a quiet environment to do their home learning. It is important that your child gets into positive and effective study habits now so that they can fulfill their learning potential.

At The Hyndburn Academy we believe that a sound home-school partnership is key to securing the best outcomes for all students. A sound partnership is one where parents, students and staff work together in a collaborative and co-operative manner.

Just as you have expectations of the Academy and its staff, we too have high expectations of you - the parents and students.

By choosing The Hyndburn Academy, you have chosen to enter into a partnership, which we shall work together to ensure success for your child.