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Parent and PSA Area Parent & PSA Area Welcome We are proud of the strong relationship the school has with parents and carers and never take this for granted. As a parent, you can expect to receive timely information about your child's progress whether they are learning in our Nursery, Primary or Secondary Schools. Throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage parents will receive regular updates on learning – including photographs of key milestones which we look forward to celebrating with you. Similarly, in the Primary and Secondary Schools, regular reports provide detailed information about your child's progress across the curriculum, with information about how their learning can be moved forwards. Primary School and Nursery colleagues are available for informal discussions on a daily basis whilst Secondary School colleagues can easily be reached via email. In the Secondary School, your child will have a tutor and Year Leader responsible for the co-ordination of their care and learning; these colleagues are key points of contact for you. ​ ​ ​ Key Information Safeguarding | westgate-home Our Home School Partnership & Agreement Welcome | Prospectus | Ethos & Values Statutory | SEND | Key Information Administration of Medicines & Treatment Consent Form Calendars and Term Dates Contact and Open Times Personal Development Overview Curriculum in-depth Useful Links Admissions Pupil Login Travel Information Learning Resources Centre Authorised Absence Request Primary Phase Clubs Secondary Phase Clubs Payments Login (scopay.com) Pupil Uniform Results | Exam Information Catering Bookings for Parents Evening will be listed on EduLink. Find out more about EduLink our new School to Parent communication app. We are grateful to our Parent Staff Association for their enthusiastic support of our school. Over recent years, their fundraising activities have made a significant contribution to our learning including through the purchase of a high quality grand piano for our Secondary School hall on which many pupils have the pleasure of performing. The PSA also supports rewards for pupils in school as well as other projects such as the purchase of outdoor seating for pupils. The committee meets regularly with members of school staff to plan key events and agree priorities. Your support would be much appreciated and even if you are not able to commit to joining the PSA, there are regular and enjoyable events at which you would be most welcome including: our Year 7 Family Evening, quiz nights, our staff versus parents cricket match and, the Christmas Fair. Learn More Parent Staff Association

Westgate Alumni “Don’t be dismayed by goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” ​ Here at The Westgate School we are keen for past pupils to continue to be part of our community. It would be fantastic to keep you up to date with school life, for you to play a key role with current pupils and network with fellow classmates. We would love to be in contact with as many of you as possible and hear about your successes since leaving us and for you to continue to be part of school life. With an amazing response, please click below to view just a few of our Alumni letters. Trevor Smith - Westgate Leaver 1979 ​ Kate Rossi - Westgate Leaver 1980 ​ Tristan Cummings - Westgate Leaver 2010 ​ Caragh Brien - Westgate Leaver 2011 ​ Imogen Hanvey - Westgate Leaver 2012 ​ If you would like to be involved please email: alumni@westgate.hants.sch.uk ​ ​ ​ ​

Edulink EduLink is our school information platform providing quick and easy access to keep up to date with pupil and school information from your mobile device or browser. All data within the EduLink service is encrypted and secured using the most up-to-date TLS 1.2 secure encryption technology. Edulink allows parents to... Review home learning Requires EduLink Book parents' evenings Requires EduLink Review pupil feedback & timetables Requires EduLink Read letters & reports Requires EduLink Read exam entries & results Requires EduLink How to access EduLink? You can access edulink either by browser or app. Access Edulink by browser such as Edge or Chrome Accessing via Android and iOS devices: How to login to Edulink EduLink requires a 'school ID' which is ‘Westgate ’.or our postcode 'SO22 5AZ' ​ Your username is normally the email address we hold for you. You will be issued with a temporary password. You’ll need to change this – please use something secure (it must be at least 8 characters). ​ A child’s personal data is protected under data protection law. Each parent with parental Responsibility will be provided with a login for EduLink as the service can provide access and editing functionality to a child’s personal data. If the school has not been able to verify Parental Responsibility for a parent, evidence will need to be provided. Please ensure your email address is up-to-date with the school Office. Please provide separate addresses for each parent if possible. If you have requested login details but have yet to receive an email please check junk folders and check your security functions are not redirecting emails from the school or Edulink as Spam. ​ If an EduLink login we sent you has expired, or you have forgotten your password completely, you can reset it via the "Reset Login" link on the EduLink home page. (Note: In the app, this link only appears once you've attempted to log in). Update information It is vital the school has up to date details. You can use Edulink to keep your details up to date. ​ How to update your details Click on the ‘Update Information’ Icon (which may be under ‘More’ if you are using a PC) Click on your child’s name (if you have more than 1 at the school). You can then check on the information that we hold about your child and make changes if necessary. To update your own contact information click back onto your own name (if using a mobile or tablet scroll back to the top of the page and click to switch names). When changing the address of yourself and your child please make sure to change it separately for each of you. ​ Absence reporting The ‘absence reporting’ function allows you to report your child as absent or as having a late attendance without having to telephone the school. How to report an absence Click on the ‘Absence Reporting’ icon. You should then see a window. Enter the date of the absence and the time. Type in a reason for your child's absence. ​ ​ Contacts Under the ‘Contacts’ Icon you can view the contact information we have for you. ​ View your contact details Click on the ‘Contacts’ icon Check that the contact information we hold for you is correct. To update your details please go back to the main menu and click on the ‘Update Information’ Icon ​ ​ Medical View current medical information we have on file Under ‘Medical’ you can view all of the medical information we hold about your child.

Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it. Our Careers Education Intent ​ To excite and motivate pupils’ curiosity about different careers and industries; To inspire pupils’ aspirations in order to unlock their potential and develop their employability skills; To empower pupils to challenge stereotyping and discrimination and other barr iers to diversity and equality in further education and careers. Careers Lead - Mr Hurley Assistant Headteacher Contact Information phurley@westgate.hants.sch.uk 01 962 854757 ​ Statutory Require ments & Provider Access Policy ​The careers provision at The Westgate School is in line with the statutory guidance developed by the Department of Education, which refers to Section 42A and 45A of the Education Act 1997: as a school we provide independent careers guidance from Year 7 to Year 11. This guidance is impartial and gives information on a range of pathways and post-16 education providers, including university options, apprenticeships and further education. It is adapted to meet the needs and interests of the individual pupils. ​ Provider Access Legislation S t atement ​ Our Careers Education Implementation 2023/24 :​ Curriculum Overview for Years 7 – 11 Careers Programme Post 16 Informati o n Evening PP Careers Education Policy - Lo cated on our policy page Partners in Learning: Apprenticeships (for Year 9 and 10) Careers Fair Map 29/2/24 ​ Our Careers Education Intent is evaluated termly against the Gatbsy Benchmarks and our documents and policies are evaluated and updated yearly. The most recent evaluation can be found further down on this page Our Careers Education Impact 2023 / 24: ​ Our most recent Gatsby Benchmark evaluation ​ PL Apprenticeships Information for pupils: We hope you like the look of our Careers programme for this year and value the range of experiences which have been planned to support you as you explore and discover a variety of careers.​​ Book a careers appointment Learn More Match the career right path for you Learn More Skillsometer Compare occupations Compare occupations Learn More Careerometer Useful Links Open Events Destination Data Useful information Local colleges Andover College Barton Peveril BCOT Eastleigh College Peter Symonds College Sparsholt College Careers guidance and support Your step-by-step guide to applying for an apprenticeship A Guide to Career Options 2023 / 2024 | Rate My Apprenticeship Get the Jump: explore your education and training choices | National Careers Service Apprenticeship.org National Caree rs Service T Levels Work Experience ​ Work experience pack ​ Our HCC destination data can be found here: ​ Year 11 destination data 2023 Year 11 destination data 2022 Year 11 destination data 2021 Year 11 destination data 2020 Year 11 destination data 2019 Year 11 destination data 2018 Year 11 destination data 2017 Year 11 destination data 2016 Year 11 destination data 2015 Year 11 destination data 2014 ​ ​ Year 11 destination data: ​ The progress of pupils onto other destinations is incredibly important to us and every year we evaluate where our pupils choose to study for post-16. ​ ​ Where types of destination do our pupils attend when they leave Westgate? Where do our pupils go when they leave Westgate? Typically, our Year 11 leavers attended: Andover College Barton Peveril Sixth form College Basingstoke College of Technology Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School Eastleigh College Fareham College Millfield School Peter Symonds College Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Southampton City College Sparsholt College The Isle of Wight College What types of programmes do our pupils study when they leave Westgate? ​Encounters with Further and Higher Education ​ Andover College ​ To apply to Andover College visit the Andover College website or use Apply - Full Time and Part Time courses - Andover College | Hampshire ​ Sparsholt College ​ To apply to Sparsholt College visit the Sparsholt website or use How to Apply - Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt. ​ Our Digital Handout which can be used in school or sent digitally to Year 11s and their parents/carers. Information can be accessed by clicking on anything of interest. The Digital Handout includes links to a presentation with voiceover and other useful online information. Digital Handout ​ Also, please could you make your year 10 & 11 students aware that registrations are opening in the next few days for Sparsholt College’s open event on Saturday 7 October 2023. These are on campus, in person events. To attend, your students will need to register for the event and tours of subject areas as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire . Timings for the event depend on the tour/tours that the student has booked. Open Events ​BCOT – Basingstoke College of Technology Basingstoke College of Technology (bcot.ac.uk) ​ Peter Symonds College Peter Symonds College / Open Evenings: July 2023 Our next Open Evenings for 2024 entry will take place on Wednesday 5 July 2023: 5.30 - 8.30pm Thursday 6 July 2023: 5.30 - 8.30pm Booking for these events will be essential. A booking system will be available from mid-June. ​Winchester College 6th Form Winchester College | Sixth Form ​ Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Home - Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Eastleigh College Eastleigh.ac.uk ​ The Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA) ​ We welcome any offers of support for our careers programme. You may like to offer to talk to pupils about your career in a particular field or share your career journey. In our programme, we have built in opportunities for pupils to experience a wide range of careers from Science, Technology and the field of Mathematics, as well as creative careers in the Arts, Publishing, Journalism and Design and Business. In fact, the more diverse the better, as it enables pupils to widen their opportunities on offer. If you would like to get involved, please contact Careers Lead - Mr Hurley phurley@westgate.hants.sch.uk Inspire the next generation

The Westgate Community Challenge and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme -Planned Personal Development Duke of Edinburgh scheme The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised scheme designed to extend the life experiences of young people. We are the largest DofE school centre in Hampshire, enabling pupils to gain both their Bronze and Silver accreditations. Participants choose to support our school community through volunteering to read with Lower School pupils or, by helping at after school clubs. We work with pupils in planning their routes, choosing and cooking their foods and how to pack and carry their loads over the two or three day journey. Throughout the whole adventure our large number of trained colleagues are on hand to guide and support. The Westgate Community Challenge Year 7 and Year 8 pupils participate in our Westgate Community Challenge which is modelled on the D of E Award. This scheme provides a clear pathway into the DofE as well as developing the ethos and outlook of our community. ​ Pupils are given 4 challenges for the year: To participate in our overnight camp with their Tutor Group. In Year 7 this on our school site, in Year 8 we go to Fairthornes outdoor centre. To volunteer to help others in the school- for example by joining one of our leadership groups, being a Tutor Rep, reading to Lower School children. To participate in an aesthetic activity - this includes Drama, Music and the Arts. To participate in a physical activity ​ To celebrate this participation pupils are able to gain a bronze, silver and then gold award. Additionally, by gaining these awards they gain points for their House. ​ Steps to gain Westgate Community Challenge awards: Bronze award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group ​ Volunteer - 10 weeks Aesthetic - 10 weeks Sporting - 10 weeks ​ Silver award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group ​ Volunteer - 20 weeks Aesthetic - 20 weeks Sporting - 20 weeks ​ Gold Award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group 2 activities for 20 weeks, 1 for 30 weeks from: Volunteer Aesthetic Sporting Our House System ​ All pupils participate in the House system, are encouraged to participate in leadership groups - including those which review the School’s policies and, to make a wider contribution to our community through music, drama, sport and through other opportunities such as Eco Group, Charity Group and our Debating Club. ​ We know that some of our pupils are participating outside of the school in some of these activities, and so, Tutors are able to sign off these commitments to enable every pupil to achieve. Progress towards the goals and achievements are celebrated regularly through the year as part of our assembly programme. House Points Air House Learn More Earth House Learn More Fire House Learn More Water House Learn More

Welcome to The Westgate School Learning Together - Achieving Excellence At The Westgate School our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence. Our Prospectus As a thriving and highly successful learning community, The Westgate is founded on a tradition of high academic achievement and exemplary pupil support. At the heart of our success is the strength of partnership that exists between pupils, adults in school and, their families. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging in our school community and enjoy their learning. As a result of this, individuals will leave with the skills and resources to take the next step in their lives, confident in their strengths and prepared to meet the challenges of the future. As Hampshire’s first all-through school, The Westgate School is uniquely placed to understand the learning journey from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to GCSE. We have strong links between the phases in our school and in particular, in Physical Education, the Arts, Modern Foreign Languages and in Mathematics. Colleagues bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about how pupils learn and are always actively seeking ways to extend, challenge and support pupils in their learning. ​ We enjoy a close relationship with our linked primaries, sharing their values and allowing us to plan for a smooth transition as pupils move from the primary phase into our secondary phase at The Westgate School. Our strong partnership with local schools, working together for the benefit of pupils in our community, is something of which we are proud. We warmly invite you to be part of our success. Visitors are most welcome and if you would like to arrange a visit then please email contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk or contact the School Office . Mrs Fae-Anna Dean Headteacher B.A. (Hons), PGCE, M.A. (Ed.), NPQH, MCCT ​ Our Ethos and Values ​ Being a high achieving, successful learning community only happens as a result of genuine collaboration. Every young person is unique and so we seek to provide a range of different learning opportunities in which every individual can excel. The Early Years Foundation Stage is framed around the characteristics of effective learning: playing, exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically. These provide a foundation for learning upon which our curriculum in the Lower and Upper Schools are built. Our central purpose is for children to develop into young people who are happy and effective learners. We achieve this by being a community of learning where adults and pupils alike are committed to this central aim and work in strong partnership with parents to inspire success for all. ​ Adults working with children and young people in our school community use a process of observation, assessment and planning to identify the learning and developmental needs of each child. Alongside knowledge of children’s interests, we plan opportunities for learning that are stimulating and engaging, leading to strong progress right from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to examination age. In addition to the planned curriculum, pupils in The Westgate will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that enhance and enrich the curriculum. The all-through setting provides a unique opportunity for young people to learn from their peers and through the teaching of younger pupils. This powerful model for learning is one that permeates our culture and further enriches the community of learning. ​ School Development Plan April 2024-2027

Work with us Teaching Vacancies Support Vacancies Working with us at The Westgate School, Hampshire's first All-Through School "The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED 2022 At the Westgate school we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. ​ For more information about our school see the Welcome page from the Head Teacher, Ethos and Prospectus. ​ The Westgate school is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities we offer: ​ ​​ The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages. The opportunity to strengthen positive links in our all-through School. An on-site, full time day nursery (0-5 years) with generous discount for employees. Free of charge Health & Fitness suite. Interested in teaching? Visit the Winchester Schools Alliance winchesterschoolspartnership.org

Contact Us The Westgate School, Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ | 01962 854757 Contact Information School Teaching hours: Secondary Phase pupils: 8.30am - 3.05pm 37 hours & 55 minutes per week Primary Phase pupils are invited into class 8.40am (lessons start 8.50am). End of the teaching day is 3.20pm. 38 hours & 20 minutes per week ​ ​ Opening Hours: For all enquiries, please call our main reception between 9.00am - 3.30pm The school office is open from 8.20am until 4.00pm. Contact outside of these hours can be made as follows: Contractors/Deliveries, please contact the Site Team on 07546 003657 ​ Please use EduLink to report absences. ​ Community lettings information ​ Invigilators, please contact: 01962 854757 Opning Times Conatact the right person We endeavour to respond to emails within three school working days from receipt. This is because the matter may need investigation or indeed, because colleagues are engaged in teaching/working with pupils. Any requests for meetings will be co-ordinated by the School. Unfortunately, owing to the need to co-ordinate diaries when colleagues are teaching, electronic meeting invites from parents cannot be accepted. Please use the usual contact routes to request a meeting. ​ We appreciate your understanding and partnership. ​ DfE number: 850/4012 ​ Contact by telephone 01962 854757 and the receptionist will, if possible, put you through to the relevant person or log your call and pass it on. Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Alternatively, email contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk and include in the subject the line 'For the attention of' and the name of the member of staff. ​ Contact the right person: For parents of secondary phase pupils, your main contact will be your child's Tutor and then Year Leaders for more serious or pastoral matters. For parents of primary phase pupils, your main contact will be your child's class teacher. For parents of nursery pupils, this will be the nursery reception nursery@westgate.hants.sch.uk ​ Headteacher: Mrs Dean Senior Deputy: Mrs Williams Chair of Governors: Mrs Penelope Catchpole Data Protection Officer: Mr Maurice Pay Careers Enquires: Mrs Judd SEN Information: If your child has a Special Educational Need and you would like to discuss this with our SENCO. Please send an email marked for the attention of Mrs A. Villien to sendcontact@westgate.hants.sch.uk SEND Contact Request Form Information on SEN provision can be found in the SEN Report within the statutory Information page. Safeguarding Information: If your concern pertains to a matter of child safety, please do not hesitate to call the School Office (01962 854757) asking to speak to: ​ Your child’s Year Leader (Secondary Phase) Primary Phase: Mrs Williams Nursery: Mrs Bush (Nursery manager) Mrs Kirby or Ms Bates (Acting Managers), Mrs Condon (Deputy Manager). Mrs Williams (Overall Responsibility) Mr Pearce, Assistant Headteacher, Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Fyvie-Rae, Associate Senior Leader, Designated Safeguarding Lead Deputy DSL All-Through: Mrs Edwards Further details are available on our Safeguarding Page ​ Alternatively, please send an email using CHILD SAFETY as the title to safeguarding@westgate.hants.sch.uk Please note this account is monitored during school open hours during term time only. ​ If you have a concern about child safety out of hours and term time contact Children’s Services on 0300 555 1384 or the Police on 101 (non emergency) or 999 (emergency) Further details on reporting child abuse can be found here Hampshire County Council: Reporting Child Abuse For Pupils Emails are not monitored during the holidays so adults in school will not receive your email. If you are in immediate need of support, then you should tell an adult you trust. You can also call a service such as Childline: 0800 1111 and Samaritans 116123 or Police 101 or in an emergency 999 - Kooth - Home - Kooth - is another online service that is free to use. ​ ​

Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement | PE Sports Premium Pupil Premium Pupil Premium ​ The Pupil Premium Grant is additional funding provided by the government to support the academic progress of pupils in key groups, in order to close the gap in attainment between them and their peers. The DFE has given schools the freedom to deploy the Pupil Premium according to our knowledge of pupils' needs. ​ Pupil premium strategy statement 2023-2024 ​ View the Use of Pupil Premium Funding Strategy Statement for 2023-2024 (statutory information). ​ Catch-up Statement ​ The Catch-up Premium provides additional funding to support the attainment and progress to Year 7 pupils who start secondary school with Key Stage 2 scores in reading and mathematics which are below age-related expectations. Impact of Catch up Premium 2019-2021: Year 7 | Year 8 Language Group ​ Impact of Catch up Premium 2019-2021: Year 7 Maths catch up ​ View the Year 7 Catch Up Premium 2020- 2021 ​ View the Covid 19 Catch Up Funding 2021 ​ The PE and Sports Premium ​ The PE and sports premium is used to fund additional and sustainable improvements to the provision of PE and sport, for the benefit of primary-aged pupils. ​ View the PE and Sports Premium catch up for 2023/24 (statutory information) ​ View the PE and Sports Premium catch up for 2022/23 (statutory information) ​ Catch-up Statement PE and Sports Premium

Admissions Key dates secondary & primary Primary foundation stage provision All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places. Admission criteria is different for each school. At The Westgate School we work within the Hampshire County Council framework. ​ Welcome and prospectus ​ Key dates for main round admissions ​ Information on Hampshire County Council admission arrangement ​ Information on Hampshire Appeals ​ Details on The Westgate school catchment area. ​ Our admissions policy located with our other polices on our policy page ​ For in-year admissions (Years R-11), please contact admissions@westgate.hants.sch.uk ​ ​ Nursery admissions