Brookfield Community School and Language College
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Brookfield Community School & Language College is a large state-funded secondary school located in the Locks Heath
ward of the Borough of Fareham
. Brookfield serves 5 feeder schools in the local area, due to the shortage of secondary schools in the local area Brookfield is an extremely over-subscribed school, the school has already increased its maximum limit to try and allow more pupils to attend the school. Brookfield is one of the largest co-educational, comprehensive secondary schools in Hampshire
, the school currently has approximately 1800 students on-roll, there are approximately 150 teachers employed at the school. The school teaches years 7 to 11. The School attracts 98% of the local 11-16 cohort and there are large waiting lists in a number of year groups. The school has recently undergone changes in layout to provide access for disabled students.
was awarded to the school in 2002. In May 2005 the OFSTED
Inspection report described the school as, “good with some outstanding features. It provides a good quality of education to the students". The Senior Leadership Team is made up of the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, four Assistant Headteachers and the Support Services Manager. Three additional members of staff are seconded for a one-year period to contribute to strategic development and policy discussion. In 2008 Brookfield was inspected by OFSTED and the subsequent report stated that the school needed to improve the quality of teaching and that behaviour was poor for a 'significant minority'. On a grade of 1-4 with 1 being 'outstanding' and 4 being 'poor', Brookfield received only a 3, which is classed as 'satisfactory'. The school was again inspected by OFSTED in October 2010, with the outcome being an improved grade of 2 Good ( with reservations.
Two Pastoral Support Officers provide specialist support but this is now hopefully taking responsibility for behaviour management. In September 2010 the school has introduced linear tutor grouping; whereby the school will be split into 7 houses each named by a colour despite the vote of the pupils being for being named after a famous musical composer.
The senior management team consists of: Mrs Maria Allan (Headteacher since 2005), Mr Andrew Ledward (Deputy Headteacher) and Mr Ian Gates (Deputy Headteacher since 2008).
In the spring of 2011, it was decided that financial constraints would lead to the redundancy of at least two staff at the end of the summer term, both from the Modern Foreign Languages Department.
advisors available, DVD and Video rental facilities and one of the 9 computer areas around the school.
The school also has many different after-school classes for both children and adults, including Adult education classes and the on-site Gym is also open to student & adult memberships. Student after school activities usually all end by 5:30pm, but the entire school actually closes at 10:30pm, this is mainly due to adult classes.
The school is highly technological with most classroom fitted with a working Projector
, while some classrooms (predominantly in Maths and Modern Foreign Languages) are fitted with Interactive whiteboards with computer connections, Every teacher is also given a Laptop
which is able to connect with the interactive whiteboards and projectors. The school does not use traditional "paper registers" for student registration, instead every teacher registers children via their Laptops and transmits registration details over the school wireless network using SIMS
. In late 2008 the school introduced an SMS messaging service to ensure that parents are always informed as to whether their child is in school and whether there are any important upcoming events, but this service provides no individual information on students progress. The school currently has a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment
) in which staff can upload any resources they want to the VLE for students to access anywhere in the world, soon parents will be able to monitor their childs progress in a small way from the VLE.
There is also a very large facility for Music and Drama which are very popular at Brookfield. It was named after the former head teacher (Mark Roe). Many music lessons go on everyday teaching students to play instruments such as piano, guitar and also singing. Also, every year the school puts on a production for all years. This years school production is Crazy For You, which staff and students have been preparing for since before the summer. It is playing from 22nd November to 25th November 2011.
Locks Heath
Locks Heath is a western residential suburb of Fareham, in the south of Hampshire, England. It lies to the southeast of Sarisbury east of Warsash, to the west of Titchfield, and to the south of Park Gate and Swanwick...
ward of the Borough of Fareham
Fareham (borough)
Fareham is a local government district and borough in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the Borough include Portchester, Stubbington, Hill Head, Titchfield, Warsash, Locks Heath, Sarisbury and half of Whiteley...
. Brookfield serves 5 feeder schools in the local area, due to the shortage of secondary schools in the local area Brookfield is an extremely over-subscribed school, the school has already increased its maximum limit to try and allow more pupils to attend the school. Brookfield is one of the largest co-educational, comprehensive secondary schools in Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, the school currently has approximately 1800 students on-roll, there are approximately 150 teachers employed at the school. The school teaches years 7 to 11. The School attracts 98% of the local 11-16 cohort and there are large waiting lists in a number of year groups. The school has recently undergone changes in layout to provide access for disabled students.
Status
Specialist Status as Language CollegeLanguage College
Language Colleges were introduced in 1995 as part of the Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enables secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, modern foreign languages...
was awarded to the school in 2002. In May 2005 the OFSTED
Office for Standards in Education
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
Inspection report described the school as, “good with some outstanding features. It provides a good quality of education to the students". The Senior Leadership Team is made up of the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, four Assistant Headteachers and the Support Services Manager. Three additional members of staff are seconded for a one-year period to contribute to strategic development and policy discussion. In 2008 Brookfield was inspected by OFSTED and the subsequent report stated that the school needed to improve the quality of teaching and that behaviour was poor for a 'significant minority'. On a grade of 1-4 with 1 being 'outstanding' and 4 being 'poor', Brookfield received only a 3, which is classed as 'satisfactory'. The school was again inspected by OFSTED in October 2010, with the outcome being an improved grade of 2 Good ( with reservations.
Two Pastoral Support Officers provide specialist support but this is now hopefully taking responsibility for behaviour management. In September 2010 the school has introduced linear tutor grouping; whereby the school will be split into 7 houses each named by a colour despite the vote of the pupils being for being named after a famous musical composer.
The senior management team consists of: Mrs Maria Allan (Headteacher since 2005), Mr Andrew Ledward (Deputy Headteacher) and Mr Ian Gates (Deputy Headteacher since 2008).
In the spring of 2011, it was decided that financial constraints would lead to the redundancy of at least two staff at the end of the summer term, both from the Modern Foreign Languages Department.
School life
The school also has an on-site LRC (Library Resource Centre). The LRC has almost 18,000 resources available for students and staff to use, the LRC is open from 8am - 4:15pm each school day. The LRC includes a projector, interactive whiteboard, ConnexionsConnexions
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advisors available, DVD and Video rental facilities and one of the 9 computer areas around the school.
The school also has many different after-school classes for both children and adults, including Adult education classes and the on-site Gym is also open to student & adult memberships. Student after school activities usually all end by 5:30pm, but the entire school actually closes at 10:30pm, this is mainly due to adult classes.
The school is highly technological with most classroom fitted with a working Projector
Video projector
A video projector is an image projector that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system. All video projectors use a very bright light to project the image, and most modern ones can correct any curves, blurriness, and other...
, while some classrooms (predominantly in Maths and Modern Foreign Languages) are fitted with Interactive whiteboards with computer connections, Every teacher is also given a Laptop
Laptop
A laptop, also called a notebook, is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device and speakers into a single unit...
which is able to connect with the interactive whiteboards and projectors. The school does not use traditional "paper registers" for student registration, instead every teacher registers children via their Laptops and transmits registration details over the school wireless network using SIMS
Student information system
A student info system is a software application for education establishments to manage student data. Student information systems provide capabilities for entering student test and other assessment scores through an electronic grade book, building student schedules, tracking student attendance, and...
. In late 2008 the school introduced an SMS messaging service to ensure that parents are always informed as to whether their child is in school and whether there are any important upcoming events, but this service provides no individual information on students progress. The school currently has a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment
Virtual learning environment
Defined largely by usage, the term virtual learning environment has most, if not all, of the following salient properties:* It is Web-based* It uses Web 2.0 tools for rich 2-way interaction* It includes a content management system...
) in which staff can upload any resources they want to the VLE for students to access anywhere in the world, soon parents will be able to monitor their childs progress in a small way from the VLE.
There is also a very large facility for Music and Drama which are very popular at Brookfield. It was named after the former head teacher (Mark Roe). Many music lessons go on everyday teaching students to play instruments such as piano, guitar and also singing. Also, every year the school puts on a production for all years. This years school production is Crazy For You, which staff and students have been preparing for since before the summer. It is playing from 22nd November to 25th November 2011.