South Essex 2022

The Hathaway Students value the way the
Academy Academy is organised as three
Faculties…. it makes them feel
At The Hathaway Academy we aim to achieve excellence like they are a part of a family.
through promoting the highest possible standards of
attendance, punctuality, behaviour and uniform. Alongside -Ofsted 2015
this we promote the very best teaching pedagogy ensuring
that lessons are tailored to students, whatever their starting The Hathaway Academy
point. We also ensure that each student receives the invites you to our
care, guidance and support that is necessary for them to
succeed. We believe every child can achieve and set high OPEN
aspirations for success from the outset. Our aim is to ensure HOUSE
that all students should achieve their potential and beyond,
providing them with the confidence and skills they will need Tuesday 20th September 2022
to lead successful adult lives.

We believe that all students should have the opportunity to
participate in extra-curricular activities and as such offer a
wide range of fun and engaging activities. We aim to develop
the element of competition across the Faculty system and
expect all students to take part and represent their Faculty.

Please contact the academy to book a tour as places are limited. Tel: 01375 371361

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BEATING THE
BEDTIME BLUES

W ith the kids now back at school after Further findings revealed that more than one in ten
the summer holidays its estimated that parents freely admitted that they don’t take responsibility
approximately 49% of parents will be for ensuring their children go to bed at a decent time
struggling to get their children back to a ‘school sleeping’ each day with 23% of the parents quizzed admitting that
routine. they would happily go to sleep first if their children were
On average it will take them seven days to revert their refusing to go to bed.
kids back to an ‘early to bed programme’.
A recent poll of over 3,000 parents revealed that 42% of The study also showed that children’s bedrooms are
adults don’t know how much sleep their children should changing from places of rest and tranquility to places
be getting and on average 44% of parents are sending where there were lots of things to keep them awake. 53%
their children to bed between 9pm – 12.00 am on a of the parents asked said their children have a TV, DVD
school night. player and games console in their bedroom and 38% of
One in five parents said that they are constantly arguing the parents also confirmed that they do not read their
with their children over bed time and 47% of parents children a bedtime story.
confirmed in the study that the subject of ‘going to bed’
causes chaos in their household. So, how do we get them to get
the correct amount of sleep?
CHILDREN’S SLEEPING GUIDELINES
• Establish a regular time for bed each night and
Age 2 10.5 – 12.5 hours don’t vary from it
Age 3 10.5 – 12.5 hours
Age 4 10 – 12 hours • Create a relaxing bedtime routine, give your
Age 5 10 – 12 hours child a warm bath/ shower
Age 6 10 – 11.5 hours
Age 7-11 9.5 – 11.5 hours • Make bedtime fun – read a story to your child
• Don’t give your child any food or drinks that
9% of parents who took part in the research also
admitted to using ‘staying up after bed time’ as a contain caffeine prior to bedtime
bargaining tool to get their children to help out with • Avoid giving your child large meals close
various household chores, with the most popular being
washing up closely followed by cleaning their room or to bedtime
eating vegetables. • Make after-dinner playtime a relaxing time as
The most popular excuses children seem to use for
negotiating extra ‘staying up time’ seem to be; wanting to too much activity close to bedtime can keep a
watch a specific television programme, having homework child awake
to do, needing to have a shower/bath, being hungry and • Exercise should be included in your child’s day
thirsty and wanting to read for a bit longer. to help them sleep well
The research also revealed that 87% of parents think • There should be no television or music playing
children nowadays go to bed later than they themselves while your child is going to sleep
did as children. Furthermore, 75% of adults agreed that • Ensure the temperature in your child’s
sleeping patterns that are endorsed during childhood bedroom is comfortable
affect your perception and importance of sleep in • Make sure the noise level in the house is low
adulthood. • Infants and children should be put to bed
when they appear tired but still awake (rather
than falling asleep in their parents arms or in
another room

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COLCHESTER COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL

Be part of the Sixth Form To further enrich our
in our top performing 11-18 outstanding academic
school offering an excellent programmes, we offer an
record of A level success exceptional range of extra-
and high progression rates curricular opportunities and
to the most selective an extensive programme
university courses, including to support the university
Russell Group and Oxbridge. application process
Each year we welcome an including specialist advice
additional intake of students, on admissions tests and
directly into Year 12. interview practice.

Our supportive and Visit us during our Open
professional academic Evening and experience
environment offers high for yourself the diverse
quality resources and and welcoming Sixth Form
facilities. The stunning community at the heart of
Sixth Form Centre includes our amazing school.
communal and social
spaces, ICT facilities, study For information about how
areas, a common room and to apply for September 2023
a 250 seat lecture theatre. entry and a copy of our Sixth
Form prospectus, please
visit www.cchsg.com

OPEN EVENING
Thursday, 22nd September 4-6.30pm

PPleleaasseevvisisititwwwwww.p.pmmsscc.s.scchhoooollttoobbooookkaa ppllaaccee. Philip Morant is a popular, students in their pursuit of
mixed comprehensive, excellence whether that is in
A ccoommmmuunniity where eevveerryyoonnee in north-east Essex. The the classroom, on the football
feels they bbeelloonnggaannddaarreetthhee school has served the city pitch, the stage or working
of Colchester for over half a within the community.
bbeesstttthhaatttthheeyyccaannbbee. . century and has a tradition,
not only of excellence in We are committed to
education but also caring achieving the highest
for its young people. Philip standards and delivering
Morant is a happy school a holistic education and
in which, overwhelmingly, experiences which prepare
students feel safe and our students for the next
achieve well. stage in their education,
training or workplace.
Our vision is simple. We want
a community where everyone Please feel free to contact
feels they belong and are the us on 01206 545222 if
best they can be. Our ethos you require any further
is encapsulated in three information about the school,
words: ‘Aspiration, Success, or would like to join our Open
Kindness’ which underpin our Evening.
approach to all aspects of
school life. We will offer you a warm
welcome and let you see for
Philip Morant & College yourself why we are proud of
is ambitious for all of our our school.

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ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

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playing role at Colchester United. Paige adds, ‘St Jo’s is
recognised as the only independent school in the East

54st-joseph's.indd 2 02/09/2022 16:40

MANNINGTREE
HIGH SCHOOL

Manningtree High is a school that combines academic Manningtree High School’s aim is to shape students for
challenge and high achievement with excellent pastoral success in the future, whatever path they take post 16. We
care and a rich extra-curricular provision. We are offer a broad and balanced curriculum. Students develop
passionate about excellence in teaching and learning and and display excellent behaviour for learning, growth
are ambitious for all our students. As well as academic mindsets and enthusiasm for contributing to the school
success, we nurture and celebrate students’ talents in the and the wider community. We develop in our young
Arts, Sports, Mentoring and Leadership. people the skills they need to succeed in their exams and
to transfer on to further study or training.
The range of extra-curricular activities available is a
testimony to the generosity and commitment of our staff.
House competitions encourage students to showcase
their talents and enthusiasms across a wide range of
subjects. Sporting activities include inter-form and house
competitions as well as fixtures with other schools.
Ours is an ambitious and inclusive school that is
characterised by warm, mutually respectful relationships.
Please come and visit us for yourself to experience what
we have to offer your child.

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CHOOSING A SECONDARY SCHOOL

When it comes to choosing a secondary school there are a few things
you may wish to consider. Here are a few pointers that may help you
make the right choice for your child.

Before you visit a school it is The Government guideline, the gold school will be whether there are any
important that you do some standard for GCSE, is for schools teachers visible at the end of the day.
research. Enormous amounts to guide as many students as Staff around the ­neighbourhood of
of information are easily ­available in possible to achieve at least 5 A* to the school suggests that the ethos
standard formats about C grades. Make sure you look at is one of respecting its ­community
all schools. The key to using the what the subjects are that make and of w­ anting to supervise ­students
i­nformation s­ uccessfully is knowing up those five or more GCSEs. A as they come and go. Are the
how to interpret it. s­ tudent who achieves seven GCSE r­elationships between the staff
Let’s start with the Government’s passes but does not achieve at and students friendly or highly
­measurements of a school’s least a C in English and Maths is still disciplined?
­success. Examination league going to have ­problems gaining a When you eventually visit the
tables are ­published annually, college place or employment. The school it would be worthwhile to
detailing the n­ umbers of students Government knows this and so the go prepared with a list of questions.
entered for ­different subjects and core subjects must now be reported Make finding out the answers the
the ­percentage gaining each grade. distinctly in the league tables. focus of your visit. How does the
Schools will all publish the edited school respond when a child is stuck
highlights, i­dentifying the best Another source of and unable to ­complete homework?
statistics and including them in their unbiased information Are they punished or ­supported?
promotional literature. is the OFSTED report. What if the ­homework is not done
because of home ­commitments?
A school that does not Another source of unbiased What will the school want to do if
achieve 100% may not be a i­nformation is the OFSTED report. you say that your child is unable to
Within a few weeks of being get on with a particular teacher?
lesser school. inspected, a school’s report will be
accessible on the internet. Beware Some schools still
Your role is to try and read between however that a report more than a ­foolishly deny that
the lines. If a school has 200 students year old is ancient history. A poor ­bullying takes place.
­eligible to take GCSE and 170 of report will have led to rapid and
them are entered and achieve a massive changes in a school, many Ask any eleven year old what
grade between A* and C is this a supported and supervised by the ­worries them most about moving to
mark of ­success or failure? I guess it local education authority. The school ­secondary education and it will not
depends if you expect that your child could be much much better than be long before they mention bullying.
will be amongst the 170 of their year the report indicates. Some schools still foolishly deny
group or the ­mysteriously missing If you have a chance, why not park that bullying takes place. The realistic
30. It is said to be easy to achieve up near the school, either when the ones accept that it does and will
100% success in examinations. children are arriving, or at the end detail the many strategies they use
All that schools have to do is only of the day? Are they going in ­happily to deal with it.
enter the students who they are or grudgingly? At the end of the Take the school gate gossip with a
sure will be successful. A school day, is the exodus of children total large pinch of salt and make sure
that does not achieve 100% may or does it look as if there are many you do your research.
not be a lesser school – it may be extra-curricular activities to keep the
working harder on behalf of all its students on site? A useful ­indicator
students and giving them a chance of discipline and expectations in the
to succeed.

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OAKFIELDS PREPARTORY SCHOOL

Oakfields Preparatory School is an independent school Our bespoke curriculum has been written with the eleven-
for boys and girls aged 3 – 11. We are beautifully situated plus and independent school entrance requirements in mind.
amongst seven acres of green space and housed within the We have worked hard to ensure that the Oakfield’s curriculum
grade 2 listed Harwood Hall. All of which are conveniently is consistently challenging, to ensure the best outcomes
located within a short distance of Upminster town centre. for all. As a result, each year we secure entrance places to a
The Independent School Inspectorate rated Oakfield’s variety of prestigious independent schools. Our heightened
Preparatory School as, ‘Excellent in all areas’ (March 2022). The curriculum ensures children are also more than ready to excel
inspection report stated that, ‘The attainment of pupils of all at local state schools if this is their preferred choice.
ages and abilities is excellent’. I am extremely proud to have been leading Havering’s only
Our teachers and staff are committed to delivering excellence preparatory school to have been graded ‘excellent in all areas’,
in education and experiences for the children in our care. by the Independent School’s Inspectorate. Having been the
We pride ourselves on the consistently high academic Headteacher for five years, I know that this was a collective
achievements that have been achieved, but above all the achievement, and I am extremely pleased to be working
joy we see in the children’s faces. It is the children’s love with families, children and professionals that believe in our
and enjoyment of each day in school that is our greatest shared vision, to provide a happy school where children build
achievement. confidence and enjoy learning.
Oakfield’s is a wonderful place to learn, work and play. Our I welcome you to visit our school and learn more about the
Oakfield’s community is built on respect, trust and a shared achievements of our children; it would be my pleasure to give
belief in the abilities, aspirations, and varied talents of the you a tour and discuss the benefits of an education at our
wonderful children that we are fortunate enough to be excellent Preparatory School.
teaching. -Mrs Carroll, Headteacher

“The attainment of pupils of all
ages and abilities is excellent.”

- ISI Inspection - March 2022

NEWBRAND ENNQOUWIRE

EAVRILLYLAYEGAERS

OPENING • Brand new classrooms
• Brand new state of the art outdoor play area

September 2022 • Small class sizes
• Nurturing and stimulating environment to learn and grow

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THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL

We summarise our aims as a school by the phrase ‘In The wellbeing of our students is something we also
Pursuit of Excellence’. We want every student to strive to take seriously; since we want students to be happy,
achieve the very best they can, in every aspect of school well-adjusted and resilient during their time at KES and
life. We believe that the key to students achieving their very beyond. A happy, secure student is far more likely to be
best is home, student and school working in partnership. successful throughout life. The opportunities on offer at
By working together, we can ensure students receive the KES allow students to develop in this way, and to develop
right guidance, support and challenge to achieve their best. the skills and attributes they need to face the future with
We have a broad curriculum that stretches students confidence.
academically and vocationally. We provide a safe and If you are unable to make our Open Evening, tours of
secure learning environment with excellent student the school during the working day are available. Please
behaviour and our partnerships with parents are strong telephone Mrs Terris, Admissions Officer, on 01702 545771
and supportive; we also have excellent links with local to book a tour.
primary schools and the community. Our extensive
facilities allow us to provide a wide range of teaching and
extra-curricular activities, with strong provision in all areas.

Open Evening

28 September 2022
4.30pm to 7.30pm

Prospective Year 7 parents and
carers, living in both Essex and
Southend, are warmly invited to
attend our Open Evening.
There will be talks by the
Headteacher, Jonathan Osborn, and
tours of the school. Please visit our
website for more information and to
pre-register for the event.

www.kes.essex.sch.uk

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DE LA SALLE SCHOOL

St Jean-Baptiste De La Salle founded his first schools in the
seventeenth century and his core Catholic principles run
through all the work we do today. These Lasallian values make
De La Salle School the perfect choice for all families in Basildon
and the wider community.
We strive every day to develop students academically, spiritually
and pastorally to give them the skills to make them ready for the
world we live in.
Serving the community of Basildon and the surrounding area
since 1972.
Open Week for families interested in joining us in September
2023 will be the 3rd - 7th October 2022. Places are available by
appointment only. Please contact the school office to book a
place on 01268 281234.
Follow us on twitter @dlsbasildon for the latest information.
We are an inclusive Catholic school who welcome students from
all faiths and none.
Our modern facilities and exceptional open spaces are
underpinned by traditional values and the highest quality
teaching which lead to exceptional outcomes for students.

De La Salle School

We are an inclusive Catholic school who
welcome students from all faiths and none.
Serving the community of Basildon and the
surrounding area since 1972.

Open Week

3rd - 7th October 2022

for families interested in joining us in
September 2023.
By appointment only.
Please contact the school o ce
to book a place.

Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex SS14 2LA
www.dlsbasildon.org | 01268 281234 | [email protected]
Follow us on twitter @dlsbasildon for the latest information

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Essex Fire Services

Don’t let your home be a statistic to fire In the first five months of the pandemic, almost 2,300
Let’s be honest, fire safety in your home probably isn’t schoolchildren across Essex watched fire and police safety
something you think about that much. Sure, you tell your lessons. If you want to continue the learning at home visit
children not to touch matches and you might even test Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s education hub:
your smoke alarm every so often (probably via burnt essex-fire.gov.uk/education
toast), but unless you’ve been directly impacted by fire in
some way in the past, it probably ends there.
But with garden fires going up over 100% when lockdown
started last year, and home fires rising too, it’s certainly
something we should be thinking more about to keep
our family safe. It makes sense – if you’re at home more,
you’re more likely to have a fire.

Getting the whole family involved in understanding the Is your local fire station on-call?
importance of fire safety is probably the easiest way Three quarters of Essex fire stations are on-call – this
to make sure you stay on top of it and keep them safe. means the crew goes about their daily lives while staying
Mostly, it’s simple changes or habits than can make a within five minutes of the fire station. We alert them when
lifesaving difference. someone calls 999 and they immediately make their way
Here’s some ideas to get your children involved in all to the fire station. They get paid for the time they are
aspect of home fire safety: available, even when they are working at their primary
• Ask them to design an escape plan – this will include employment, as well as receiving extra for incidents and
training they attend.
a safe place to meet if the smoke alarm goes off at We’re recruiting on-call firefighters all over the county. If
night, a clear route to get out and making sure place you spend your days or evenings within five minutes of an
like stairs are clear of clutter. on-call fire station visit join.essex-fire.gov.uk/on-call to find
• Get them to help you test your smoke alarm – we out more
recommend once a month minimum, but every week We’re also recruiting wholetime firefighters and support
if possible. Remember, it will alert you to the first sign staff. To see all our vacancies, visit join.essex-fire.gov.uk
of fire, but only if it’s working.
• Nominate them official Fire Safety Officer of your 61
house - see if they can point out any fire hazards and
suggest how to fix them.
• Make sure they know what to do if they discovered a
fire and you were unable to call 999 – do they know
who to ask for and your full address? Write it down if
you need to.

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

IPSWICH SCHOOL

Ipswich School is one of the best performing schools in pupils to take academic risks and to draw connections
the UK (The Sunday Times ranks Ipswich School 6th in across disciplines.
East Anglia. We are a happy and dynamic school turning
out considerate, confident and engaging young adults. We also place enormous value on ‘everything else’: student
lectures, student leadership, representing the school at
Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and go sport, performing at Snape Maltings or being in one of
above and beyond delivering the standard curriculum. We our many drama productions. A weekly comprehensive
offer a very broad range of subjects taught by specialist and varied co-curricular provision allows students to
subject teachers throughout the school - there are up find a passion outside of the core curriculum; CCF and
to 27 different options at A level, and languages such as community service are popular choices but the choice
German, Russian or Latin from GCSE. is extensive from journalism through to eco-gardening
or astronomy. Whether they are on the sports field, on
stage or in the concert hall, pupils learn to take risks in a
supportive environment, how to recover from setbacks,
how to collaborate in a team-setting and how to become
effective leaders.

Our strong pastoral structures and small tutor groups
mean that whatever the personality of your child, super
outgoing or quiet and shy, they will be part of a safe,
small group where they feel secure. The form groups
become really tight teams, helped by our Cardinal Cup
competitions and a trip to Cumbria together at the start of
Year 8. But the children also benefit from the opportunities
of a larger school. Being able to have fixtures with A, B, C
and D teams playing means everyone who wants to play
will get a match. Watching a play with a cast of 100 is quite
something and hearing a full orchestra made up of school
children or a choir of 80 is spine tingling.

A consistently outstanding academic performance is
more than matched by one of the best co-curricular
programmes in the country; this is a community with
kindness at its core and this makes us a happy, busy and
fun school to be at.

The curriculum is designed to encourage students to
develop self-awareness, to enhance their digital literacy
and to collaborate effectively with others. We encourage
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CORNELIUS
VERMUYDEN
SCHOOL

Respect, Resilience, Responsibility

Meet the Students & Staff of Cornelius!

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We think the best way to experience our amazing school
is to meet the people that learn and work here.
Come and see us in action!

CORNELIUS VERMUYDEN SCHOOL OPEN DAY

24TH SEPTEMBER 2022 | 10AM - 1PM

Guided tours are available by appointment week commencing
26th September 2022

We look forward to meeting you!Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Adele Beckman on: 01268 685011 - Ext 124

Cornelius Vermuyden School | Dinant Avenue | Canvey Island | Essex | SS8 9QS
Tel: (01268) 685011 | Email: [email protected] | www.corneliusvermuyden.com
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