Dear Families

As we approach the end of another successful academic year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the developments and improvements we have made, as well as share some exciting plans for the future.  Many of the developments we have made have been as a result of feedback from parents and also students.

Enhancing Student Experience and Support

One of our top priorities this year has been to enhance the overall student experience and provide better support structures. To that end, we have appointed a full-time, dedicated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs. Ghani, to further strengthen our safeguarding provision. We understand that ensuring our students feel safe and happy is crucial for their ability to focus on learning.

We have also restructured our SEND provision to deliver a higher quality of education for our SEND learners. While there have been priority areas in the short term, we are committed to continuous improvement in this area. The parent workshops have been well-attended, and we look forward to hosting more of these in the new academic year.

In response to student feedback, we have restructured the school day, with tutor time now taking place at the start of the day. This change has been well-received by students, as it allows them to check in with their trusted tutor and adult, ensuring they are prepared for the day ahead.

Rewards and School Environment

We have introduced a new rewards system this year, which has been positively received by students. Rewards trips to Alton Towers and an inflatables day on Wednesday have been organised to recognise and celebrate good behaviours.

To enhance the school environment and make it a more attractive place to be, we have commissioned Wall Art in various parts of the school. Additionally, our kitchen is currently undergoing a complete rebuild, which should be ready for the start of the new academic year.

On Monday next week, work will begin on our new Sports Hall, with contractors arriving on-site to commence the build. This project will take the majority of the next academic year, and we will keep you updated on its progress. Certainly there are exciting times ahead!

Looking Ahead

In the upcoming academic year, we will continue our efforts to provide the best quality of education for our community. We acknowledge that there may be areas where we fall short, but we remain committed to listening and making improvements every day. We will never become complacent and will continue to strive to uphold the highest standards.

One of our priorities for the next year will be to establish regular parent forums on a range of topics. One particularly important topic will be the new guidance on working together to improve school attendance. While our school attendance is above the national average, there is room for improvement in this area. The guidelines within which we operate will be significantly different next year. You can find more information about this in the following links:

• Working Together to Improve Attendance
• Summary of Responsibilities for School Attendance

Summer Break and Safeguarding

As we close for the summer break, please be mindful of the safeguarding information in the newsletter below, which includes a list of agencies that can provide support. Year 11 parents have been emailed information about the collection of GCSE results, and we look forward to seeing our Year 11 students on Thursday, August 22nd, from 8:45 am.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming all students back to school on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024.

Thank you for your continued support throughout this year, and we wish you and your families a restful and enjoyable summer break.

Mr S Greiff

We are so proud of our students this year.  Last week we were able to celebrate with students at Alton Towers.  This week, we gave all of our students, who, for the most part, showed impeccable conduct, a treat.  We brought in some inflatables so that they could spend 100 minutes of fun on the field with their friends!  The teachers and students had so much fun!

Thank you to all of our current students for helping the Year 6 students to settle in during their induction days. On Monday, we had 56 students act as ambassadors and their role was to help ensure all of our new Year 6 students were able to move around our site safely and confidently. They did an amazing job!

Here are some pictures of our Year 6 students enjoying lessons here at Manor High School on their induction days.

This is our school statement (please read below and see attachmentment) regarding safeguarding out of hours. We have sent this too as an attachment via ClassCharts too, alongside a list of Mental Health Support available. Thank you.

The safety of our students is of paramount importance to us.  We do everything we reasonably can to ensure their safety. 

We are sure that you will appreciate that there are limits to this outside of school hours and during holiday periods.

During these times we would recommend that you:

1. Please contact the Police / Emergency Services on 999 immediately if you believe a child is in immediate danger.

2. If you are concerned about your child’s mental well-being and/or safety during out of school hours, you can contact the Social Services Central Duty Team on:

0116 3050005 (Leicestershire residents)

0116 4541004 (Leicester City Residents)

You can also make an online referral through Report abuse or neglect of a child | Leicestershire County Council.

3. We strongly recommend that you monitor your child’s activity on social media closely.  This can prevent issues escalating which could be detrimental to the mental well-being of your child.

4. Once the school reopens, please contact us regarding any issues we need to be aware of. 

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to respond to emails during out of school hours.  To support you, please follow the steps above and see the out of school support available for your child.

The 2023/24 winner of the coveted House Cup is awarded to Watermead!  Well done to all the students in the Watermead house.  The end of term standings are:

1. Watermead
2. Knighton
3. Bradgate
4. Clarendon

Keep up the great work everyone!

HOW TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL

Your child’s tutor, also known as their trusted adult, is often your first point of contact. However, the following emails are also useful for parents to know:

• General enquiries:  admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
• Exam enquiries:  exams@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
• Finance and School Gateway enquiries:  finance@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
• School bus enquiries:  buspass@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
• SEND enquiries:  send@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk 

If you are not sure who to contact, please refer to our Who to Contact flow chart on our Contact Us page.