Y6 to Y7 2023
27 June 2023
Dear Families,
We are really excited to meet your child at our induction days on 5th and 6th July. Due to the Industrial Action we will only be open to year 6 and this will be a real opportunity for us to get to know your son or daughter, build relationships as a form, familiarise our new students with the school, and immerse ourselves in all things Ibstock. It will be a really exciting and fun day for our new students.
The rest of the school will be in on Thursday 6th, and this will be an opportunity for our new students to experience a normal school day. Looking forward to meeting you all.
With kind regards,
Ibstock Community College.
22 June 2023
Year 6 Transition
Dear Parent / Guardian,
I am delighted that your child will be joining us next academic year. We are proud of the quality of education and care that we provide and are confident that your child will progress well while attending Ibstock Community College.
Since the half term break Miss Clements, progress leader visited several primary schools to meet the children and talk to them about life at Ibstock Community College.
As part of the induction process we have two very important events coming up:
· our induction days - Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 July 2023
· our new parent welcome evening -Thursday 6 July 5- 7pm
Induction days for year six children – Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 July 2023
Year six children will attend Ibstock Community College to experience life at the college. They will spend time with their tutor, experience our high-quality teaching and learning and meet the students who will be in their tutor group.
Arrival times and departure times
Children should be dropped off at college at 8:45 on Wednesday 5 July and make their way to the main hall. Staff and students will be available at the main gates and reception to act as guides. School finishes for Year 6 students at 2:40pm when they will need collecting. The same times will apply on Thursday 6 July.
What equipment do they need to bring with them?
Students will need to bring a pen, pencil and ruler with them. They may have a PE taster session, but do not need to bring a PE kit.
Students will also need to bring a bottle of water with them.
Buses
Permanent bus passes will be issued to eligible students during the summer holiday in readiness for the start of the academic year on Tuesday 29 August 2023.
Uniform
For the two induction days, students should wear their primary school uniform. Our uniform policy can be viewed on our website https://www.ibstockcollege.co.uk/policies/uniform
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School uniform |
PE kit |
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Navy Blazer with college logo White short sleeve school shirts Grey Trutex school trousers Navy Trutex tartan skirt School tie (must be identical in style to our preferred college suppliers) Plain flat black shoes (not trainers or boots) Optional extra; V Neck Jumper |
Black shorts, sports leggings, joggers or tracksuit bottoms Red deluxe hoody with printed school badge and student name Red performance t-shirt with printed school badge and printed student name Swimwear (trunks or 1 piece swimsuit) Red or white sports socks |
LISS Sport are the main supplier for the full school uniform, including PE kit. Babes 2 Tots are also a Trutex supplier for the school trousers and school skirt. However, if you wish to source the uniform from an alternative supplier you will need the Trutex codes, for more information please visit our website https://www.ibstockcollege.co.uk/uniform-information
Liss Sports will be in college on Thursday 6 July 2023 from 5-7pm. During this time students will be able to try on uniform.
If you feel you are entitled to financial support to purchase uniform as a low income family then please contact the college as soon as possible so we may discuss this further.
ParentPay (A Letter with your username and password will be sent out via post before the start of term)
ParentPay is our college’s online cashless payment system that lets you make secure online payments by credit and debit card. You can also pay in cash at local PayPoint stores. It is used to make cashless payments in schools for dinner money and activities like trips etc.
This online payment system gives you a more convenient and flexible way to make payments to Ibstock Community College and helps to keep your child safe. By making cashless payments you know that your money has reached the school safely.
You can view your account statement and payment history, check when payments need to be made and set alerts to tell you when your account needs topping up. Your child can also check their balance at any time by using the machine in the hall foyer. You can also see a report online which tells you which meal your child chooses at lunchtime.
School meals
All year six students will receive a free school lunch on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 July. This will give them the opportunity to sample the food we have on offer - our school meals are always very popular, with a large number of our current students choosing to have a school meal.
Lunchtime will be at 1:20pm. Please send your child with a healthy snack they can eat at breaktime (11am – 11:20am).
On Wednesday, students will have their thumb scanned. Students will not be allowed to purchase food if there are not enough funds in their account in the new academic year.
If your child does not currently receive free school meals, but you feel you may be entitled, you can download an application form from Leicestershire County Council www.leicestershire.gov.uk or telephone 0116 3057093. We strongly encourage you to do this, as the school will receive significant additional funding to support your child’s education.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
If your child has a health condition and / or requires medication you will need to complete an IHCP detailing this. An IHCP is a written, recorded plan on the specific information and requirements of an individual student and ensures that the student’s needs are met in the educational setting.
Please give the completed IHCP to reception, along with their medication. Further details and the IHCP form can be found in the policies section of our website https://www.ibstockcollege.co.uk/content/policy-docs.php
New families welcome evening - Thursday 6 July - 5 – 7pm
As part of the induction process, families and their children are invited to our welcome evening - we hope that this will be one of many opportunities to meet you. During the evening, you will meet with key staff who will look after the well-being and successful progress of your child, this also marks the beginning of a new partnership between the school and each new family. There will be the chance to buy or order school uniform, meet your child’s tutor and watch a presentation in the main hall. To ensure a smooth flow of families during the evening, please can you follow the times overleaf which are linked to your child’s surname.
SURNAME A to F
17:00 Welcome to Ibstock Community College
Presentation in the main hall
17:30 Visit our uniform suppliers to try on and collect an order form
Community centre
18:00 Welcome to the tutor group
Tutor based along the English corridor. Pastoral, Student Wellbeing, SENCO and Attendance Officer in Library
SURNAME G to M
17:00 Welcome to the tutor group
Tutor based along the English corridor. Pastoral, Student Wellbeing, SENCO and Attendance Officer in Library
17:30 Welcome to Ibstock Community College
Presentation in the main hall
18:00 Visit our uniform suppliers to try on and collect an order form
Community centre
SURNAME N to Z
17:00 Visit our uniform suppliers to try on and collect an order form
Community centre
17:30 Welcome to the tutor group
Tutor based along the English corridor. Pastoral, Student Wellbeing, SENCO and Attendance Officer in Library
18:00 Welcome to Ibstock Community College
Presentation in the main hall
On behalf of the senior leadership team and all the staff, we would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family. We are sure that your child will have an enjoyable and successful experience whilst attending Ibstock Community College.
In the meantime, we have put together some frequently asked questions based on questions parents and year 6 students have sent us, these can also be found here:
With best wishes
Sophie Williams
Headteacher
8 March 2023
Please follow the link to view the Welcome Evening presentation - Welcome to our new Year 7 Information Evening
1 March 2023
Dear Parent / Carer,
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Ibstock Community College which is part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. This is the start of a five- year partnership working together to ensure your child receives the very best education, and can take advantage of all the opportunities we have to offer them at our fantastic school.
As part of the partnership between home and the school, we would like to invite you to our Welcome Evening on Monday 6 March at 4:30pm. Moving from primary to secondary school can feel like a big step for children and their families, and this is natural. The staff at Ibstock Community College are looking forward to helping you and your child prepare for this exciting step in their educational career.
Below you will find links to a number of important forms that we would like you to complete, and return to icc.admin@ibstockcollege.co.uk. It is important that we receive this information to ensure a smooth transition for your child.
ICT acceptable use policy - Student
If you no longer wish to take up the offer of a place at Ibstock Community College, please inform Leicestershire County Council Allocations Department and our data team at datamanager@ibstockcollege.co.uk so that your child's place may be offered to another student.
We look forward to welcoming you in person to our school on Monday 6 March.
With best wishes,
Sophie Williams
Headteacher
12 September 2022
KS2 to KS3 Transition
Dear Parents/carers
We are delighted to write to you, as the headteachers of the secondary schools in the local area, to share the exciting journey that we are taking to continue establishing a collaborative approach to the education on offer from August 2023.
The three schools are part of The LiFE Multi Academy Trust, a highly regarded trust with experience of supporting schools through the years of age range change, as well as developing outstanding curricula. Pupils currently in Year 6 will be able to select a preference of school, ready for Year 7 in 2023.
To support this process, there are several events that will be taking place, ensuring that the community is informed and involved at every stage.
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Thursday 15th September 6pm
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Live webinar by the LiFE MAT Headteachers and Director of Education (to include a Question and Answer section) The link for this webinar will be available on the Ashby School, Ivanhoe School or Ibstock Community College website on the morning of the event |
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Wednesday 21st September 5pm – 7pm |
Ivanhoe School Open Evening |
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Tuesday 27th September 5pm – 7pm |
Ibstock Community College Open Evening
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Thursday 29th September 5pm – 7pm |
Ashby School Open Evening |
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Selected Tuesday mornings
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Ashby School Tours - by appointment only |
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Selected Thursday mornings
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Ibstock School Tours – by appointment only |
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Selected Friday mornings
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Ivanhoe School Tours – by appointment only |
Through attending these events, we hope that you will feel informed and well supported in making the right choice for your child.
Nicola Koncarevic
Please follow the link to book a tour - Ibstock School Tours
