Transition FAQs

FAQs

What events are there leading up to transition to the Boulevard Academy?

Our Open Evening for parents will be on Tuesday 4th October. Come meet the staff, have a tour, ask questions!

Where can I get the uniform and what are the expectations for the first day of school?

Please check the Uniform Policy on the Behaviour & Uniform page for more information. Our uniform supplier is Rawcliffe’s.

Is there any documentation I need to fill out or read, and where can I find this?

You will be sent essential paperwork in the post, including the home school agreement and the data collection form, alongside a letter that will detail the next steps for completing these forms.

General Transition FAQs

What time does my child need to be at school?

We are pleased to be returning to a pre-pandemic timetable in September 2022! We will be removing the staggered start and finish times which will allow students to freely mix. Tutor time will begin at 8:30am for all students. Students need to be in their tutor rooms by 8:30 ready for registration. The school day will end at 3:30pm for all students, with enrichment and intervention clubs running till 4:30pm.

What equipment will my child need?

The basic equipment which your child will need are: pencil case, black pen, green pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. This equipment will be provided to your child during their first week in school by us. Your child will be responsible for looking after their own equipment around school and will need to bring each piece of equipment to every lesson.

What is the school uniform?

You can find full details here: Behaviour & Uniform. Uniform consists of an optional black blazer embroidered with The Boulevard Academy logo, a black and white striped tie which must be worn at all times, plain black jumper (v-neck or round neck) or a black school jumper from Rawcliffe’s with our logo, plain black trousers or tailored shorts, a plain white long or short sleeved shirt/blouse, white, grey or black socks, and sensible black shoes. Please note skirts and dresses are not permitted. School shoes and all black trainers (including soles, laces and any logos on the side) are permitted. Anything that does not meet these requirements will result in sanctions if repeatedly worn.

What are the rules on mobile phones?

Your child may bring a mobile telephone to the Academy but their use is not permitted at any time whilst on the premises- devices must remained switched off in the students’ bag at all times. The Academy insurance does not cover loss, damage or theft of personal digital devices. Mobile telephones will be confiscated if students are seen to be using them (or if they are heard during class) and placed in the main office to be collected at the end of the day by the student or parent/carer.

What do I do if my child is ill and going to be absent from school, or falls ill at school?

If your child is ill, please contact the school’s attendance team either by telephone, via the My Ed app, or in person (you are always welcome to visit the school office in person.) Absence information must be received by 8.20am every day, or as near to that time as possible.

If for any reason you are unable to give us a telephone call or message on the My Ed app, we do request that you keep your phone with you as the Attendance Team will be attempting to make contact directly with you.

If your child feels unwell during the day they should speak to Miss de Bokx, the Head of Year 7, or go to the front office, who will contact Miss de Bokx. They will speak to your child and ascertain whether it is necessary to contact you.

How do we pay for school dinners?

We use cashless catering at the Boulevard Academy. This allows parents to pay for the meals in one of three ways – ParentPay, Paypoint Card or your child can bring money into school and top up their card on the school’s Reval machines. ParentPay and the lunch menus can be accessed on our My Ed app.

Your child may opt to bring a packed lunch. All students are required to stay on site throughout the Academy day, including during the 30-minute lunch break. If your child is on free school meals they will continue to be so at the Boulevard Academy.

If students have any dietary needs/allergies please contact Mrs Hird in the catering department.

How can I check what homework my child is set?

In September 2021, we will be moving away from our current system, Show My Homework, to exclusively using Google Classroom and Class Charts. Homework is set on the same days each week. You can view our Homework Policy on the Policies page. Parents, you can download the Class Charts app in preparation for September. You will be given a Parent Code so you can view your child’s homework and sanctions.

Where can my child find out about extra-curricular clubs?

We believe that engagement in a wide range of enrichment activities not only gives students a valuable breadth of experience but also helps to achieve greater success in the core GCSE subjects. There will be a range of extra-curricular clubs ran after school each half term. Alongside this, all students will be given the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument.

Your child’s form tutor will give students updated information about the extra-curricular clubs running at the start of each half term, and this information will be displayed in all form rooms. Timetables will be updated each half term on the My Ed app as well. Find out more about Enrichment here.

My child has SEND, what support can they be offered?

Depending on your child’s SEND need, the SENCo will work with both the student and family to develop support and strategies to not only aid the transition process but to support with the individual’s learning and progress as they start their secondary educational journey.

There will be opportunity to meet with the SENCo to discuss your child’s individual need and devise a plan of support to ensure your child settles well into life at The Boulevard Academy.

There is additional guidance as to The Boulevard Academy’s SEND offer available here: SEND.

Who do I contact if I have any questions or if there are any problems?

You should contact your child’s form tutor in the first instance. The most effective ways of doing this is to telephone or visit the front office, who will pass your query on to the relevant person, who will in turn get in touch with you as soon as they are able to. For more significant questions or concerns please contact Miss de Bokx, the Head of Year 7.