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Frequently Asked Questions
If your question isn’t answered below please contact enquiries@refocus.school.
Students are not entitled to take holiday during the school term. We ask you to refer to our Attendance Policy
Please call 01933 391660 or email enquiries@refocus.school
School starts at 9.15am and finishes at 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.15am – 12.30pm on a Friday.
Please call our Attendance line on 07708537192.
Students are likely to receive contact via text or phone from the Attendance lead prior to the school day starting to ensure they are on their way. For students who have no mark for registration, a call will be made to a parent if we haven’t already heard from you on that day.
The first port of call should be the students allocated Key Worker who will resolve the issue.
No, students are not allowed to leave at lunch, however we believe fresh air is important and so offer lunchtime refreshment walks.
Year 11 students will be able to work towards a lunchtime pass; this is behaviour and parent consent dependant. You will be asked to sign consent for regular off-site visits as part of student’s vocational qualifications to places such as a Film studies, sports leaders, local gyms and Parks.
The DSL is Laura Bolton and can be contacted on 07411 382746 or 01933 391660.
Alternatively, the deputy DSLs are Hayley Perry and Katie Close. ReFocus are very focused on Safeguarding every student. Any concerns shared will be taken seriously and referred to the necessary agency if necessary. We cannot promise confidentiality and will always act in the best interest of the child.
The school asks you to keep us informed and up to date with any changes to personal details in case of an emergency.
ReFocus is committed to keeping all students safe from harm for any activity they are participating in. Prior to entering the workshop or garden students will be reminded of the Health and Safety briefing and will be expected to wear safety boots, overalls and gloves and goggles where appropriate. Any student not behaving safely may be removed from the activity.
ReFocus offer functional skills up to level 2 in English and Maths. However, if your child remains on a role with another school and it is agreed they can sit GCSE’s this can be supported.