Sixth Form External Application Form

We are legally obliged to collect personal information about parents and students. The Children’s Act 1989 requires the School to keep up-to-date details of all people who have Parental Responsibility for its students. These would include:

1. Parents (whether married or unmarried) who live together.
2. Step-parents or other guardians who have obtained Parental Responsibility either by Court Order or by appointment in writing by a person with Parental Responsibility or by a Will.
3. The unmarried father (if granted Parental Responsibility by a Court Order or by a formal written agreement with the mother).
4. Divorced or separated parents.
5. The Local Authority Social Services Department, which may share Parental Responsibility with the child’s natural parents or guardians by virtue of an order made at court (a Care Order or similar).

The Act also requires that the School keeps up-to-date details of any Court Order made under Section 8 of the Act in respect of its students. These orders include Residence Orders, Contact Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issues Orders. You will only be aware of such an order if it relates to your child.
The Act requires that all who have Parental Responsibility should have equal access to School reports and be involved, if they so wish, in the normal decision making regarding a student’s education.

We are required to obtain and hold all of the information requested in this form by the Department of Education. You may be assured that all information received will be treated in a confidential manner. If you would like to know more about how we use personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice published on our website.

Please note that where a sections is marked with a red * this information is essential and the form cannot be submitted if it is missing.

Student Details

Legal Surname* Legal Forename* Middle Name(s) Date of Birth*

Gender*MaleFemaleOther (please specify)

If 'other' please specify Home Address* Post Code* Home Contact Number* Current School* Names of any siblings currently at Fulston Manor

* PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS, WHILST AT FULSTON MANOR SCHOOL, WILL BE KNOWN BY THEIR LEGAL SURNAME AND LEGAL FORENAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EXAMINATION BOARDS. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES REGARDING THIS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON (01795) 475228.

Special Educational Needs

Please give details of any special educational needs your child has including details of any previous inclusion on the school’s SEN register

Specific Arrangements for Examinations

If selected other* please specify

Travel

Please select how the student will travel to school. Where a student uses more than one mode of travel for each journey to school, the longest element of the journey by distance should be recorded*

Service Children in Education

A service child has a parent or parent(s) who is/are service personnel serving in regular HM Forces military units or in the armed forces of another nation and stationed in England or in receipt of an Armed Forces pension. Please note that reserve units are not classed as the regular armed forces and such students are not recorded as service children*My Child is a service child in educationMy child is not a service child in education

Home Language

All schools are required by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to collect information on students’ home language. Please provide the language spoken within the family home*

Ethnicity

All schools are required by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to collect information on students’ ethnic background. Parents/Guardians of all students are being asked to tick one box below. Our ethnic background describes how we think of ourselves. This may be based on many things, including, for example, our skin colour, language, culture, ancestry or family history. Ethnic background is not the same as nationality or country of birth.

It is recommended that young people over the age of 11 years old have the opportunity to decide their own ethnic identity. Parents/Guardians are asked to support or advise those children aged over 11 in making this decision, wherever necessary. Students aged 16 or over can make this decision for themselves.

Please study the list below carefully and tick one box only to indicate the ethnic background of the student.*

Parental Responsibility

Please provide contact details in the order of which you wish to be contacted in the event of an emergency. Please note that we require at lease two contacts and 'Contact 1' must have parental responsibility.

Contact 1 - Essential

Title* Surname* Forename* Relationship to student* Home Address* Postcode* Home Contact Number* Email Address* Mobile Contact Number* Work Contact Number Employers Name

Contact 2 - Essential

Title* Surname* Forename* Relationship to student* Home Address* Postcode* Home Contact Number* Email Address* Mobile Contact Number* Work Contact Number Employers Name

Contact 3 - Optional

Select one of the following Surname Forename Relationship to student Home Address Postcode Home Contact Number Mobile Contact Number Work Contact Number Employers Name

Contact 4 - Optional

Select one of the following Surname Forename Relationship to student Home Address Postcode Home Contact Number Mobile Contact Number Work Contact Number Employers Name

Please add below the details of anyone who has Parental Responsibility but whose name has not already been provided as a contact.

Additional Contact 1

Name Relationship to student Home Address Postcode Home Contact Number (including STD code)

Additional Contact 2

Name Relationship to student Home Address Postcode Home Contact Number (including STD code)

By ticking this box you are digitally signing this form*I/We accept the place offered to my/our child at Fulston Manor School. I/We undertake that my child shall attend school regularly and punctually and shall, while at school, keep its rules and accept its authority.

Activities Consent Form

The education of your child will benefit greatly if they can participate in the wide range of activities we organise. The range of events includes many sporting activities, for example – games lessons at Cromer’s Corner, sports fixtures at local schools and skiing at Chatham. It also includes Geography field work, visits to places of historical interest and many more. We require your consent for local visits for your child.

Such visits would be either on foot, by staff car, minibus, coach or train and would have the requisite regulation staff supervision and insurance cover. On those occasions when visits involve any kind of cost and voluntary contribution you will receive a letter with details and a simple reply slip as usual.
Although the school will make every effort to inform you when your child is involved in such activities, often by email, letter or through the use of the student planner, it is believed that the request for a separate signed parental consent form on each occasion is unnecessary. It should be emphasised that separate consent forms will still be required for longer trips and for residential visits. A student will not be allowed to attend an off-site activity unless the school has express parental permission authorising this.

Consent for School Activities

Student Name*

I consent to my child taking part in out of school supervised visits and sporting activities which take place in the local area, in and around Sittingbourne, other areas of Swale, the Medway Towns, Dartford, Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford. I have ensured that my child understands that it is important for their safety and for the safety of the group that any rules and any instructions given by the staff in charge are followed.
I understand that, while the school staff and helpers in charge of the party will take all reasonable care of students, unless they are negligent they cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury suffered by my child during the visits/activities.

Photographs

I consent to my child having their personal information, including photographic images, being published in/on any of the following:

Please tick to indicate your consent*Fulston Manor School NewsletterFulston Manor School WebsiteFulston Manor School Photographs (for domestic use by students and their families and visual display in school or use in school archives)Photographs being supplied to the Press (for the publication of class photographs or educational and sporting achievements)Fulston Manor School social media platformsFulston Manor School Open Days (where we provide information about students’ academic achievements to the public)None of the above

Please note that where a box is not ticked, we will assume you do not consent to this.

I agree to pay for any damages which may be occasioned solely through the misconduct or carelessness of my child to the person or property of any other parties, on the understanding that such agreement should not be interpreted as in any way precluding possible access to insurance claims or other means of redress should such access be deemed more appropriate.

By ticking this box you are digitally signing this form*I confirm that the information I have provided is correct and I will inform Fulston Manor of any changes at the earliest opportunity.

Todays Date*

Medical Questionnaire

This Medical Questionnaire covers your child whilst they are at Fulston Manor School.

We would ask that any changes to the General Practitioner Practice and/or medical details for your child are forwarded to us separately in order that we may update the Medical Questionnaire on your behalf.

Student Name* Date of Birth* Name and address of family doctor* Contact number of family doctor*

Does your child suffer with any physical disability, impediment or medical condition of which we should be aware?*YesNo

If 'Yes' please provide details below

Has your child had any of the following? (please tick where appropriate)*Asthma or BronchitisHeart conditionFits, fainting or blackoutsSevere headachesDiabetesAllergies to any known drugs or medicationAny other allergies, e.g., material, food, insect bites, etcAny recent contact with contagious disease and infectionsNone of the above

If any of the above apply, please provide details

Has your child received a vaccination against Tetanus in the last 10 years?*YesNo

Is your child receiving medical treatment of any kind, either from your family doctor or hospital?*YesNo

Has your child been given specific medical advice to follow in emergencies?*YesNo

If you have answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions please provide details below. Please include dosage of any medicines/tablets.

Paracetamol will only be given in extreme circumstances and as a 'one-off".

Do you wish your child to have paracetamol for pain relief if needed? (a call to parents will still be made at the time)*YesNo

I agree to the person in charge giving consent on my behalf for an anaesthetic to be administered or for any other urgent medical treatment.*YesNo

Parent/Guardian Name* Parent/Guardian Home Address* Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Number* Second Emergency Contact Name* Second Emergency Contact Number* Second emergency contact relationship to student*

By ticking this box you are digitally signing this form*I confirm that the information I have provided is correct and I will inform Fulston Manor of any changes at the earliest opportunity.

Today' Date*

Biometric Consent

You may be aware that the school operates a Cashless Catering System and would like to use biometric information about your child as part of an electronically-operated recognition system. This system allows us to continue with the development of the school meal service, and provides us with a more efficient, faster and ultimately better quality service.

New legislation under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (sections 26 to 28) came into force from September 2013 and we are required to notify each parent of a child and obtain the written consent of at least one parent before being able to use a child's biometric information for an automated system.

As stated above, in order to be able to use your child's biometric information, the written consent of at least one parent is required. However, consent given by one parent will be overridden if the other parent objects in writing to the use of their child's biometric information. You can also object to the proposed processing of your child's biometric information at a later stage or withdraw any consent you have previously given. This means that, if you give consent but later change your mind, you can withdraw this consent. Please note that any consent, withdrawal of consent or objection from a parent must be in writing.

If you do not wish your child's biometric information to be processed by the school, or your child objects to such processing, the law says that we must provide reasonable alternative arrangements; students will be allocated with a 4 digit PIN Code. Please note that PIN Codes do not have the same level of security and it will be your child's responsibility to remember the code and keep it secure at all times.

Select tick the following box to confirm your consentI/We confirm that I/we wish for our child to be registered on the school's Biometric Cashless Catering System with immediate effect.I/We confirm that I/we do not wish for our child to be registered on the school’s Biometric Cashless Catering System with immediate effect.I understand that I/we may withdraw our child's registration at any time in writing. Once your child ceases to use the biometric recognition system, their biometric information will be securely deleted by the school.

Student Name* Parent/Guardian Name* Relationship to Student*

By ticking this box you are digitally signing this form*I confirm that the above information is correct

Supporting Documention

We also require a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate to be submitted with this online form.

Please note we will not be able to confirm a place at Fulston Manor Sixth Form until this document has been received.

If you are unable to upload a copy of your child's Birth Certificate please contact [email protected] or 01795 412617.

Please note that you may be required to provide additional documentation, should a query arise, regarding a place for your child at Fulston Manor School.

Please upload a copy of your child's Birth Certificate here

Sixth Form Home-School Contract

This Contract outlines the terms and conditions under which you will undertake your study in the Sixth Form at Fulston Manor School.

Read the following carefully, then consent and date in the space provided.

EXPECTATIONS

The Sixth Form should not and cannot be viewed as an 8:50am to 3:00pm experience. All students are expected to stay on until at least 4:00pm should a member of staff require it. This is a MINIMUM EXPECTATION.

Independent Study time is a feature of Sixth Form life which is built into your timetable. Students not on any type of contract will make their own suitable arrangements as to where to carry out such work and study although the Sixth Form Centre is well equipped for this purpose. All courses work to DEADLINES and these must be met at all times.

Students on additional Contracts will be required to complete all their Independent Study in the Sixth Form Centre.

All Sixth Formers are also expected to work at home and a minimum of 6-8 hours a week self study outside of lessons is essential.

All Sixth Formers are expected to SET AN EXAMPLE to other students in school in their standard of dress and conduct. Dress should be appropriate for office work. (See Sixth Form Dress Code).

In order to ensure that you fully realise your academic potential, you should restrict the amount of paid work that you do outside of school to a minimum. You should avoid working during evenings in a school week and should NOT work before 4:30pm on any school day.

Students are only permitted to eat and drink in the Sixth Form Centre Common Room and outside seating area (drinks with lids are permitted in the Study Zone).

Receiving and making phones calls on mobile phones is only permitted in the Sixth Form Centre Common Room.

All Year 12 students must arrange and successfully complete a week of work experience during the Summer Term.

ENTITLEMENTS

In addition to your chosen subjects, to enhance your Sixth Form Study, you will be provided with:

1) Careers education and guidance and a personal Form Tutor.
2) Personal, Social and Health education.

You will be given ample opportunity to contribute to the school and wider community through extra-curricular activity and volunteering.

You will be entered for public examinations as long as you satisfy the requirements of the course.

You will be given all necessary materials, equipment and basic stationery (e.g. paper) unless you are responsible for excessive waste.

FACILITIES

The Sixth Form Centre is your working and social area. Please treat it with respect.

The use of MOBILE PHONES is permitted as outlined in the policy.

You have a responsibility to keep the Sixth Form Centre clean and tidy- it is yours to look after.

PARTNER SCHOOLS

You must comply with Partner School procedures for signing in and out and leave Partner Schools once a lesson is completed.

PROCEDURES

All students must arrive in school by 8.40am school each day and attend tutor time at 8.50am. Please notify the Sixth Form office (01795 412608) of any absence on the first day of absence, before 9:00 am. Notify the Office again if you are likely to be absent for a third day or longer. (Covid-19 adaptations may apply; refer to Sixth Form guidance for details).

Absences will be considered unauthorised unless covered by a note.
All foreseen absence must be notified in advance.

We are not able to authorise holidays during term time and we would ask you not to remove students during this time. Holidays will only damage a student’s progress.

All students (except those on Contracts) will take responsibility for their own Independent Study. If it is practical, they can leave the site and must sign out using the system in place in the Sixth Form Centre. They must sign in using the same system on their return to school.

A failure to comply with these procedures will result in this privilege being either suspended and/ or removed.

Students who miss deadlines and/or appear on the Sanctions Procedure will be directed by the Head of Sixth Form where to do their Independent Study. They cannot leave the site during lesson time.

You must record work set, deadlines, important dates/events, examinations, etc. – be organised!

Wherever possible you should arrange medical appointments and driving tests outside of school hours. For medical appointments, please provide an appointment card or letter for the Pastoral Assistants.

You must seek the agreement of the Head of Sixth Form before arranging driving tests during the school day. Driving lessons are not authorised in school time.

Students wishing to make changes to their subject choices must discuss their options with all parties concerned, including parents, before final decisions are made by the Head of Sixth Form.

Students wishing to leave the Sixth Form before the duration of their courses should consult the Head of Sixth Form initially. A meeting will be held between the Head of Sixth Form, student and parents to discuss all options before a final decision is made.

If a student is late to registration/lesson on three or more occasions (medical emergencies excepted) during the course of one week, this will result in signing out privileges being revoked.

NB: In addition to lateness, truancy or misuse of Independent Study time will result in signing out entitlements being withdrawn.

CONDUCT

If continued or serious complaints regarding the conduct of students are received and further action is deemed necessary, the following outline procedure will be used:
Verbal Warning: To be given by the Head of Sixth Form.

Written Warning 1: Warning confirmed in writing, parents have the opportunity to meet the Head of Sixth Form.

Written Warning 2: Serious or continuing problems will result in Head of Sixth Form informing parents and Headteacher in writing. Parents are invited into school and temporary exclusion possible.

Permanent exclusion: Whilst it is rare for matters to reach this stage, serious breaches of the School rules, or continued breaches could trigger this severe sanction. Appeals are possible.

This form and any future or minor alterations will last for your time in the Sixth Form*I have read and fully understand the conditions of my Sixth Form Contract.

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