FAQ's
What is the Annual Review Process?
Your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will continue to be reviewed each year through the Annual Review process. The meetings are chaired by a member of our Education, Health and Care Plan Team who ensures effective coordination of services and fully supports your child in discussing the pupil view document, ensuring all outcomes are met.
When do we receive reports?
We will provide written reports over the course of the year. They will focus on progress towards your child’s EHCP outcomes. There are also several formal opportunities during the year for you to meet with your child’s Teachers. In the Autumn term you will be able to meet their Form Tutor to discuss their progress and how they have settled in at School. In the Spring term you will be able to meet with subject Teachers to discuss progress in specific curriculum areas. In the Summer term you will receive a full written report on your child’s achievements and future targets. You will have the chance to discuss any issues arising from this report if you wish to do so.
What do I do if I have a concern?
If you have a concern or query regarding anything relating to your child in school, please contact School to arrange an appointment with your child’s class Teacher in the first instance.
Is there lost property?
We are not insured against the loss or damage of property therefore New Bridge School cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage to personal items. Jewellery should not be worn to school, the exceptions being plain stud earrings and a medic alert bracelet.
Can I go on a tour?
Tours are available on request, please contact the office for more information.
What happens with transition?
Transition days take place each year and New Bridge School works collaboratively with feeder schools and parents/carers to ensure that your child has a positive experience and introduction to New Bridge School so that they feel safe, meet their new tutor groups and prepare them for their next stage in education.
Where are the school's policies?
New Bridge School has clear policies and procedures that safeguard everybody connected with the school which can be found on the school website. You can also request a copy from the school office.
Policies available include: -
Child protection
Charging
Behaviour
Compliments & Complaints
Data Protection
Educational Visits
Subject Access
E-Safety and Acceptable use of ICT for both parents and pupils
Who are the Governors?
A full list of governors can be found on the school website.
What happens in an emergency closure?
We endeavour to always keep School open during the school term. However, there are very rare occasions when we may have to close. If such a decision is made by the Chief Executive Officer, the following action is taken to communicate with parents:
- A message will be sent to parents via Arbor.
- A message is placed on the website www.newbridgegroup.net to advise parents of the situation. The website is then updated as and when more information about the situation is available.
- The phone message is updated with pertinent information about the situation.
- Information is shared via the school’s Facebook and Twitter feed @newbridgegroup.
- The ‘school closure’ page on the Oldham Council website is updated by the local authority to show our status as closed, and the information is kept updated www.oldham.gov.uk/schoolclos
