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< Back Gareth Campion Teacher of Food Technology gareth.champion@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk gareth.champion@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Rachael Probert Head of Year 11 rachael.probert@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk rachael.probert@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Lee Rice Teacher of English lee.rice@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk lee.rice@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

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Turing House Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Back to Our School Learn a little more about Turing House Welcome to Turing House, what a busy and successful year it has been for us! Thinking back to the start of the year, our Turing students have shown great enthusiasm to the House system at RFSS. We started with the naming of our House, which was widely voted for as ‘Turing’, named after Alan Turing, who was incredibly influential in cracking the code which resulted in the end of WW2. As well as this, Alan Turing was very resilient as he continued to be himself in a world that did not accept him for who he was at the time. We have been incredibly successful this year and have so many achievements to boast! These include winning the Dodgeball and Rounders tournaments, winning the Bake-off competition and raising the highest amount of money for our voted charity ‘Fred Bennett’s - Don’t Look Down’ which looks to raise awareness for children’s cancer treatment, making the side effects of treatment kinder to children. Turing House raised a total of £319.00 which is phenomenal in such a short period of time – we can’t wait for this figure to rise again next year in our next fundraising events! A final highlight to note is the incredible success on Sports Day, where Turing House led by 56 points to claim victory and lift the first ever RFSS Sports Day Cup – this will now be engraved and have yellow ribbon all year, what an achievement and long may it continue! As a result, Turing secured 2nd place overall, coming 2nd to Pankhurst with 1125 points! Miss Vella would like to take the opportunity to congratulate and thank all students who have promoted and taken part in the house competitions this year. It is clear to see that Miss Vella’s competitive nature is spreading throughout Turing House and she looks forward to this continuing in September. Let’s start 2023/2024 strong, Turing! The House Cup is in sight already!

Careers It is our passionate belief that every child has the right to achieve their very best in whatever field of work they pursue. All that we do at RFSS is aimed towards the future of our students. We endeavour to prepare them for adulthood and the world of work, not only through our curriculum, but very specifically by delivering a thorough, complete and engaging careers programme, which begins in year 7 and continues through to sixth form and beyond. This is an exciting time for our students as we build our careers programme in conjunction with SET for life work. What an amazing opportunity to offer the very best we can to our students, as they prepare to move on to further education, apprenticeships or full time employed work. Book a Careers Appointment If you need further support, you can book an appointment with our careers advisor by emailing Mr Edwards on philip.edwards@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk Students On this page we have selected some really useful websites to help you research your careers ideas and help you plan your next steps Parents Rugby Free Secondary School benefits from having a Careers Torch Careers advisor who delivers a one-to-one service and works alongside our pastoral teams to deliver a range of services for our students. Find out how you can help as a parent. Employers and Education Providers A number of events, integrated into the school's careers programme, will offer providers and employers the opportunity to come into school to speak with students/their parents/their carers. CEIAG Programme Information on how RFSS utilises Unifrog to embed our careers programme of study across Key stage 3, 4 and 5.

Curriculum at RFSS Our values-driven curriculum enables students to leave school with a combination of both academic qualifications, and crucial life-skills, allowing our students to open doors to the world that we live in. We passionately believe that positive relationships and learning go hand-in-hand, and it is through these connections that lifelong learners are created and established. Anchor 1 Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Back to Curriculum The curriculum at RFSS places a significant emphasis on enabling academic, cultural, mental and moral growth. To find out more about our curriculum offer, design and implementation please contact our Deputy Headteacher John Harris at john.harris@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk Curriculum Vision Statement: We intend to provide a broad, inclusive and ambitious curriculum that empowers our students to make both academic and personal progress. As a school with a diverse demographic, our aim is to ensure that all students achieve an excellent standard of education that not only prepares them for GCSE and A Level examinations, but ensures they are ‘set for life’ beyond the gates of Rugby Free Secondary School. As a consequence, all of our work is underpinned by our core values of: Kindness, Respect, Curiosity, Resilience, Collaboration and Endeavour. Curriculum Context: We are a proud member of the Triumph Learning Trust (TLT), which encompasses Rugby Free Secondary School, Rugby Free Primary School, Courthouse Green Primary School and Alderman’s Green Primary School. The local context of Rugby heavily influences our curriculum intent and implementation, with contextual factors signifying that students need to be equipped with key knowledge and skills due to the higher-than national-average cost of living in the area. Here at RFSS, our curriculum offer is driven by the diverse and multicultural nature of our student body, which is something we are proud of, and actively celebrate. Aspiration and ambition form key components of our curriculum intent and implementation, as at least sixty percent of our cohort experiences at least one form of deprivation, whilst over one third of our students live in areas that have above-average crime rates. As a consequence, we support a multitude of sub-groups both academically and pastorally, with curriculum amendments assisting our high numbers of SEND, EAL and disadvantaged students, whilst also supporting High Prior Attaining students to flourish and thrive in a truly holistic environment that seeks to develop the child as a whole. Relationships and disciplinary Literacy (reading, writing and oracy) are at the heart of everything we do here, and our warm-strict approach is what makes RFSS a unique, and special and fulfilling place to learn and work. Curriculum Aims: Our curriculum aims to: • Fully support our students to be happy, healthy and safe in the modern world • Empower our students to know more, remember more, and do more • Inspire our students to strive for excellence throughout their lives • Promote inclusion of all students no matter their background, prior attainment or barrier to learning, to ensure access to the same ambitious curriculum content • Provide the widest possible options available at GCSE and A Level in order to suit the needs of our students, and the local and national requirements • Ensure the implementation of consistent planning & logical sequencing of content that leads to long term knowledge retention and learning • Deliver a quality-first wave approach to teaching & learning, that promotes high expectation and inclusive classroom practice • Supports the personal & character development of our students, enabling students to be ‘set for life’, and therefore having a positive impact on the community and the world around them • Enables opportunities for students to develop socially and creatively • Ensures that all students are numerate and literate Curriculum ‘How’: • Stimulating intellectual curiosity and independence • Facilitating collaboration • Promoting challenge for all, irrespective of starting points • Enabling creativity • Sequencing learning to ensure logical progression, both horizontally and vertically • Revisiting previous learning to support the transfer to long-term memory • Promoting a set of teaching and learning principles that are underpinned by best practice and the latest educational research • Enabling discussion so that students can work towards being confident orators Curriculum ‘What’: Our curriculum is focused on the development of communication, character and cultural capital of each individual student, so they become: • Kind, caring citizens who contribute positively to society in a respectful manner • Reflective learners who are resilient enough to problem-solve, reason, evaluate and debate • Articulate individuals who can verbalise their own thoughts, ideas and emotions • Hard-working and empathetic young people who are aware of how their learning links to real-world situations Curriculum Implementation: Here at RFSS, we have an agreed approach to quality-first teaching and learning in our school. Our approach is based around the most up-to-date educational research and proven pedagogy into what leads to high levels of knowledge acquisition. All staff Continuing Professional Development and Quality Assurance of lessons links back to this school-wide quality-first teaching approach. We ensure that this is embedded regularly through CPD that communicates the expectations, models best practice and then provides the opportunity to embed this a departmental level through collaboration and determination of an agreed pedagogical approach for each subject. Our staff strive to ensure that their planning allows the core elements of the RFSS principles to be evident in all lessons, and that there is clear student support throughout. Beyond the taught curriculum, we promote and recognise participation and success in a wide range of extracurricular activities to enable our students to discover lifelong interests and talents, and develop their knowledge of the world around them. This rich set of experiences develops students’ character, their cultural capital and enables them to live-and-breathe our core values outside of the classroom, as well as inside the classroom, linking back to our aim of developing the whole child.

Standards and Expectations We are committed to providing a warm, caring and friendly environment, where students are engaged in their learning. This is achieved by positive relationships, great teaching and clear boundaries. We insist that all members of the RFSS community show kindness and respect for others at all times. At RFSS we have the highest possible expectations of our staff and students. Every student is expected to meet our high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and uniform. Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Relationships for Learning We promote and reward positive behaviour and use a restorative approach if things go wrong. Relationships for learning are at the heart of the school. We promote and reward positive behaviour and use a restorative approach if things go wrong. We encourage students to reflect on their behaviour and learn from their mistakes whilst ensuring staff are fair, consistent and positive. Attendance and Punctuality We encourage students to take pride in both themselves and the school and try their best. High levels of attendance and punctuality are expected. We believe that by attending school regularly and punctually, students will be able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them. Uniform The school uniform can be purchased from Webb Ellis Limited in Rugby. All other compulsory items can be purchased from high street retailers. Please click here for a full list of compulsory main school uniform items Please click here for our PE Kit Essentials

Student Leaders Anchor 1 Student Leaders at RFSS encapsulate our six core values at all times. They have aspirations to become leaders in their adult lives and are passionate about using their voices to empower change among the student body of our school. They are elected democratically by their tutor groups after a short presentation. Students Leaders are representatives for their form and support staff with ensuring the smooth running of multiple school events. We look forward to them becoming a central part of our new and growing community. Year 7 Student Leaders 7.1 Seb Kallah, Josh Murphy 7.2 Sienna Smyth, Penny Hobson 7.3 Mara Baesu, David Szulc 7.4 Freya Walker, Ruby Clarke 7.5 Amara Brassey, Malachi Chambati 7.6 Rebecca Coltan, Khwezi Moyo 7.7 Willow Palmer, Sofiya Shadiq Year 8 Student Leaders 8.1 Keira Cossar, Evan Gravell 8.2 Theo Muller, Dorrit Davies 8.3 Hala Al Tourn, Shub Vaja 8.4 Stefan Manea, Lydia Wu 8.5 Abraham Jarju, Ellie Patrick 8.6 Sofia Bates, Jessica Charlton Year 9 Student Leaders 9.1 Freddie Green, Kiefer Teasdale 9.2 Lauren Wilkins, William Barlow 9.3 Aquila Dulco, Zack Lowe 9.4 Cianan Evans, Hidaya Ahmed 9.5 Junior Kabeya, Angelo Laye Year 11 Student Leaders 11.1 Jacob Green, Emine Das 11.2 Nicole Finnegan, William Carvell 11.3 Hemali Mistry, Hazel Jennings 11.4 Ella Trainer, Harrishan Sivaraj 11.5 Toby. O, Anastasia. G 11.6 Muhammad Salman, Elijah T 11.7 Gabriel Stroe, Nicole Nolberczak Year 12 Student Leaders Denise Veiga, Petala Dulco Lexi Issitt, Zoe Dredge Cameron Sheepy, Melissa Maron Brogan Flowers, Freddie Ouattara Richie Ford Alvin Leung Year 13 Student Leaders Drew Moore, Jack McCulloch Lauren Gibbons, Harriet Pryor Tsunguari Chirumba, Joe Torrance Matthew Sanders

Meet Xian Wright Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Xian Wright Xian is an experienced English teacher with a profound dedication to education and a genuine passion for nurturing student development. With over six years of teaching experience, Xian's journey began in Essex, where she trained with Teach First. Having honed her expertise in the subject, Xian assumed the role of literacy coordinator at her previous school, where she made significant contributions to fostering literacy skills among students. However, her time at RFSS proved transformative as she discovered a newfound passion for pastoral care. Starting as Head of Year 7, Xian has been dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition for students as they progress through their secondary education. The bond she forged with her year group was so strong that she followed them through to Year 8, fostering a sense of continuity and trust. Xian eagerly anticipates taking on the role of Head of Year 7 yet again, allowing her to develop her passion for supporting transition and fostering a positive start to secondary school. To further enhance her leadership skills, Xian is currently undertaking an NPQ in leading behaviour and culture, demonstrating a commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive school environment. Outside of the school setting, Xian finds solace in the pages of books, a fitting pastime for an English teacher. She also enjoys visiting the gym and spending time with her friends and family.

Meet Lizi Towle Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a Little more about Lizi Towle Lizi is a dedicated educator with a wealth of experience spanning 15 years in both primary and secondary education settings. Her primary expertise has been instrumental in instilling a passion for learning in students, facilitating a smooth transition as they move into secondary education. Lizi's transition work has garnered an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting her commitment to student success. Upon relocating to the area in 2023, Lizi pursued and completed her SENDCO qualification while working at an inner-city secondary school. Here, she established herself as a formidable advocate for students with Special Educational Needs, showcasing her unwavering dedication to inclusive education and support. With over 8 years of experience as a valuable member of a highly successful Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Lizi has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students. Her leadership roles in various subjects, including Geography, Music, English, History, Social Sciences, and French, underscore her versatile skill set and passion for fostering academic excellence across disciplines.

Meet Phil Edwards Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Phil Edwards Phil has been a qualified teacher for 14 years and has taught across the secondary age range from Year 7 - 13 in three different secondary schools across Warwickshire and Leicestershire. In all 3 schools Phil has been part of the Extended Leadership teams, focusing on Sixth Form, boy’s achievement and data and reporting. He has also been a Director of Learning for English and Media. Phil has also worked externally for OCR, and has examined externally assessed qualifications across Key Stage 4 and 5. He’s also been a moderator for OCR, focusing on standardisation of marking for internally assessed units. Phil has been part of two leadership teams that have undertaken Ofsted inspections, both times his areas of responsibility have been deemed at least ‘Good’. Phil has been a coach and a mentor for both recently and newly qualified teachers and is always willing to share his practice with new staff. Phil moved to RFSS to introduce Media to the curriculum in 2021. He places high value on ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to make at least expected progress. Phil was educated in Rugby and as an ex-Lawrence Sheriff student, is fully invested in helping the a fairly new school develop and serving his local community. Outside of school-life, Phil has a young son of which he is extremely proud, and has a passion for sports (Liverpool FC), technology and travel. Phil has also worked as an independent wedding videographer and is keen to use these skills to assist the school develop content for students and parents.

< Back Karen Lewis Student Support & Welfare Officer karen.lewis@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk karen.lewis@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

Meet Mitch Chadwick Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Mitch Chadwick Mitch has been a qualified teacher for 12 years and has taught in Secondary schools in Leicester, Coventry and Warwickshire. Mitch is a PE teacher, former Head of PE and has worked in several different leadership roles including leading on teaching and learning, as well as transition and careers. Over the past 7 years, Mitch has specialised in Sixth Form leadership, running Sixth Forms in three extremely different settings, including a large Sixth Form in Leicester, which has been rated as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in its last 2 inspections and is also in the top 20% of providers nationally for student outcomes. He joined RFSS in 2021 to take on the challenge of building a brand new Sixth Form from the ground up, and is dedicated to ensuring that it is suitable for the local community and that it provides progression routes for all students, no matter their background or academic ability. Outside of school life, he is a keen sportsman, with cricket and kickboxing being his two main sports. He lives in Leicester, with his wife, who is a primary school teacher and their Labradoodle named Bella.

< Back Howard Stokes Teacher of Drama howard.stokes@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk howard.stokes@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Chris Doherty Teacher of English - Assistant Head of English christopher.doherty@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk christopher.doherty@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Elsa Elliott SRP Manager elsa.elliott@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk elsa.elliott@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Helen Ward Director of Learning - Humanities helen.ward@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk helen.ward@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Helen Townsend SEND Specialist Teacher helen.townsend@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk helen.townsend@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Lucy Clancy Director of Learning - PSHE and Health and Social Care lucy.clancy@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk lucy.clancy@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk