Year 7 Group Information
Mrs J Reeve is the Learning Manager for Year 7. Based in the Key Stage 3 office, she deals with more serious behavioural issues and academic progress referred to her by tutors and teaching staff.
Mrs H Lynn is the Student Support Manager for Years 7 to 9. Based in the Student Support office, she deals with all major issues regarding the education and welfare of students. She may contact parents about issues concerning their child. These may be referred to her by tutors and teaching staff or the Learning Manager.
Ms C Cork (Assistant Headteacher) is the Senior Management Team link for Year 7. Mrs Reeve will discuss any pastoral concerns with her if necessary.
Tutors
In the first instance it is the tutor (or sometimes Mrs Lynn) who will be the first point of contact for parents. Please phone the main school office (01952 468400). If they are unable to speak to you straight away, you will usually receive a reply within 48 hours. Here is a list of Year 7 tutor groups and their respective tutors:
| Tutor Group | Tutors | |
|
Mr A Spencer | |
| 7ALC | Miss L Courtman | |
| 7ASK | Mr S Kinsey | |
| 7AEM | Mrs E Savage | |
| 7LBR | Mr S Brayshaw | |
| 7LEG | Miss E Gubbins | |
| 7LBA | Mrs B Askin & Mr C Jew | |
| 7LPA | Mr O'Keefe |
Tutor Weekly Routine
| Day | Activity |
| Monday | Oracy |
| Tuesday | Assembly |
| Wednesday | Skills builder |
| Thursday | Numeracy |
| Friday | Quiz |
Key Dates
Listed here are any important dates for parents and students' diaries.
| Event | Provisional Dates |
| CAT tests | Tuesday 22st & Wednesday 23rd September 2020 |
| House Competitions | Week beginning 22nd March 2021 (provisional) |
| Virtual Year 7 Parents Evening | 6th May 2021 |
| Activities Week | Week beginning 12th July 2021 |
| Exemplary Behaviour Day | Friday 9th July 2021 |
Assembly
Year 7 have their assembly on Wednesday mornings in the Main Hall. Students should go directly to assembly at 8.50am instead of their usual tutor room. Punctuality is as important on assembly days as it is at daily registration.
Year Group Letters to Parents
Copies of recent year group letters emailed to parents can also be downloaded from our Letters to Parents & Carers page. Letters to the whole school can be downloaded from our School News page.
House Information
When students join Idsall School in Year 7 and the Sixth Form they are placed into 1 of 4 Houses – Long Mynd, Caradoc, Ragleth and Wrekin and remain in the same House throughout their school life. Placing students in Houses enables inter-school competition at all levels as well as creating a sense of belonging.