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Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Exams Examinations Below you will find information and exam dates for our students sitting exams this year. The Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) have stated that for this academic year there will be one contingency day: Wednesday 24th June 2026 (all day) These contingency days may be used if there is any disruption to a day of examinations resulting in the examinations being rescheduled. Therefore, students need to make sure they are available on both days and should not be away on holiday on Wednesday 24 June. If students are not available because they are on holiday and one of their exams is rescheduled to a contingency day, they will not be eligible for special consideration by the exam boards. For this reason JCQ request all schools inform parents and students of this date so that it can be taken into account when making plans for the summer. Summer 2026 Examination Timetable Download Y11 GSHS Revision Guide 2026 Download Exam Top Tips Download Information for Candidate - Artificial Intelligence Download Information for Candidate - Written Examinations Download Information for Candidate - Coursework Assessments Download Information for Candidate - On-Screen Examinations Download Information for Candidates - Exam Day Checklist Download Information for Candidates - Non-Exam Assessments Download Internal Appeals Procedure Download Malpractice and Maladministration Policy Download Student and Parent Exam Handbook Download Enquiry About Results Candidate Consent Form Download Access to Scripts Form Download Exams Wellbeing Booklet - Parents Download Exams Wellbeing Booklet - Students Download Exam Stress Poster Download Power to Perform Student booklet Download Exam Preparation - Top Ten Tips for parents Download

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Attendance To report a student absence, please use one of the following methods: email: absence@gshs.org.uk Log into: Parentmail Text: 07521393049 Attendance matters Regular school attendance is an important part of giving you the best possible start in life. Students who miss school frequently can fall behind with their work and do less well in exams. Good attendance shows potential employers that you are reliable. Research suggests that students who attend school regularly could also be at less risk of getting involved in antisocial behaviour or crime. Attendance ladder Unauthorising Future Absences Should attendance fall to below 92% we will send a letter informing you of our concerns. We will ask for medical evidence to be supplied to our attendance team in order for any further absences to be authorised. This can be in the form of an appointment card, prescription or medical letter. Unauthorised absences can lead to more formal legal monitoring and you could be at risk of being issued a Fixed Penalty Notice Should attendance fall below 90% you may be invited into school so we can support you in improving your child’s attendance. A child with attendance below 90% is classed as being “persistently absent”, schools are expected to take action to address this are of concern. We are committed to working in partnership with parents to ensure students’ have the best possible chance of achieving their full potential. Every Minute Counts If you arrive late to school every day, your learning begins to suffer. Below is a graph showing how being late to school every day over a school year adds up to lost learning time. A Reminder for Parents – Leave Of Absence during Term Time As you will all be aware, current attendance regulations stipulate a Headteacher may not grant a leave of absence during term-time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Each application for a leave of absence will be considered on a case by case basis and on its own merits. It is for the Headteacher to decide what he/she views as ‘exceptional’ and it is at their discretion if the circumstances warrant the leave to be granted. If the leave is granted, the head teacher is able to determine the number of school days a child can be absent for. The school can only consider Leave of Absence requests which are made by the ‘resident’ parent. Where applications for leave of absence are made in advance and refused, the child will be required to be in school on the dates set out in the application. If the child is absent during that period, it will be recorded as an unauthorised absence, which may result in legal action being taken against the parent(s), by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice. Failure to make an application for leave in advance can also result in a Fixed Penalty Notice being issued to the parent(s). All matters of unauthorised absence will be referred to the Attendance & Placement Service at North Tyneside Council Where a Fixed Penalty Notice is issued and not paid within the required timeframe as set out on the notice, the matter will be referred to North Tyneside Council’s Legal Services to consider instigating criminal proceedings under S444 Education Act 1996. Parents are asked to respect the new regulations under which the school must work and if there is a need to take a child out of school during term-time, an application or request must be made in advance and make clear how the circumstances are exceptional. Leave of Absence During Term Time In September 2013, the Government introduced some significant changes to attendance regulations for pupils at school. Headteachers are no longer permitted to authorise leave for holidays and can only grant leave of absence in exceptional circumstances. Important Website Links: School Attendance North Tyneside Click here Government Attendance & Absence Click here Parents Guide to Term Time Holidays Download Access our Attendance Policy on the Policies page Take me there GSHS Attendance Strategy Download

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Study Support Study Support Study Support is what takes place outside "normal lessons" to help students achieve. Departments regularly offer after school help for students who are working towards examinations.A range of extracurricular experiences are on offer to students outside the school day. The school provides a variety of on line learning systems, such as MyMaths, that students can access from school and home. In addition, there are Study Support resources available in this section of the school's site website In terms of whole-school Study Support, the work of the Achievement Support Coordinator (ASC) in each Year Group is specifically to monitor (track) progress of students and implement strategies to help raise achievement. The ASCs have the opportunity (on a rota basis) to work with individuals and/or small groups of students with particular mentoring needs throughout the year as well as being available to cover for Tutors to allow them to be involved in mentoring work. Achievement Support Learner (Mr O'Dea) also works closely with all ASCs to support a variety of Intervention strategies. The activities outlined above are all good examples of the broad range of Study Support across the school. All students are encouraged to participate in study support activities to help them achieve well. Some Study Support Activities are calendared across the year and play a key part of our strategies for raising student confidence, motivation and achievement. They include: After school clubs Study Skills Residentials, e.g. Y11 Revision weekend Study Days - Year 11 exam preparation Intervention programmes e.g. Booster programmes for GCSEs Personalised Learning Programmes ASC mentoring programmes Assertive Mentoring programmes Master Classes for Gifted and Talented youngsters at a local University Regular target setting and progress checks

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Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Health Science Staff members: Mr A Ingham (AJI) Curriculum Leader of Food, Health and Social Care and teacher of Health Education Mrs A Hayes (EAH) Teacher - Food and Health & Social Care and Health Education Mrs A Henderson (AMH) Teacher - Food and Health & Social Care and Health Education (part time) Ms E Brown (EBR) Teacher Curriculum Intent Key Stage 3 Food Learners will independently develop creative, technical and safe practical expertise in order to perform everyday food preparation and cooking techniques, which will allow them to feed themselves affordably and well, now and in later life with a nutritious and balanced diet. There will also be opportunities for learners to explore possible career pathways in this sector. Key Stage 4 Hospitality and Catering The Hospitality and Catering Curriculum is designed to support learner’s progression into further study or prepare for future employment. Learners will explore a variety of careers and settings from the Hospitality and Catering industry. Learners will understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health to plan menus and recipes, and to create and present dishes in order to meet customer requirements. Learners will understand the characteristics of ingredients and be able to use the most appropriate cooking methods and techniques in order to meet a brief, whilst taking into consideration and adhering to current health and safety legislation. Key Stage 4 Health and Social Care The Health and Social Care Curriculum is designed to support learners progression into further study or prepare for future employment in Health Social Care or the Early years child care sector. Health Science Scheme of work Key Stage 3 - Food Download Key Stage 4 - Health & Social Care Download Key Stage 4 - Hospitality and Catering Download

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh A message from our Headteacher I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to George Stephenson High School. Our school has an extremely positive ethos, with very strong pastoral and academic guidance and a real emphasis on learning. We believe that the support, care and welfare of our students are second to none. This school is, and will always be, fully inclusive and puts the students at the very centre of all that we do. George Stephenson High School is an 11-18 high school with excellent facilities for learning. It is a happy, safe and enjoyable place to be with a purposeful atmosphere. Students are encouraged and supported throughout their time to achieve highly and fulfil their potential in all aspects of school life. We take pride in our students, value our staff and relentlessly strive to improve as an educational provider. The school has continued to improve significantly, building up a reputation as a lively, caring school and an exciting place for students to learn which has meant that we have been oversubscribed for many years. I was delighted to be appointed as Headteacher of our incredible school in 2022. Since then we have consulted with parents, students, teachers and governors to develop our vision for the future. Ambition, Respect and Community were chosen as our core values. We make no apologies about doing everything we can to ensure all of our students achieve the best grades possible as this will be the key stepping stone to their future success. Our excellent track record of results and destination data are testament to this. However we also want our students to develop as well rounded, kind and thoughtful people with the courage to seize opportunities and the initiative and resilience to deal well with life beyond school. We value the individual differences of our students and encourage them to succeed in everything they do. We achieve this through providing excellent teaching, fostering the very best relationships, having a broad and enriched curriculum, having high aspirations and collaborating widely with a range of partners. As Head Teacher, I am immensely proud of the George Stephenson High School community. We are ambitious in everything we do and have the highest expectations of students and staff. We want to support everyone to be the best they can be and will do all we can to achieve this. If you would like to visit our school you are very welcome. Kind regards Peter Douthwaite Headteacher Read the latest Headteachers Bulletin Press here

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh General Information General Information George Stephenson High School is proud of its working relationships with parents and carers. We are committed to working closely with parents so that we can help every student succeed in school and we are always striving to develop and improve our links with parents. In this section you will find information on:- Admissions, general school information (including uniform and school policies), governor information and the school's involvement in the Leading Parent Partnership Award. The 'For Parents' section contains useful information about the school and how we will support your child. It also provides advice and guidance for you as a parent/carer to help you work with us in a successful family-school partnership. Here you will find information on: - Care, guidance and support (including the Parent Guide), SEN provision and Safeguarding information, Parents' Forum, Extra-curricular activities and our School Prospectus. We hope that you will find this information helpful both in answering queries and supporting your child's education. If you have any suggestions about how we could make improvements to this section of the website, please contact us to let us know. On this page, we have included some important information about the school which we hope you will find useful. Attendance and Punctuality Children's attainment and achievement is directly linked to high school attendance. According to school data children who are persistently absent regularly miss their targets and miss out. School starts at 8.25 a.m. Students should be in their tutor rooms by this time. Students are expected to attain a minimum of 95% attendance or above - this means no more than 10 days leave for any reason in any year. All students compete for attendance awards each half-term term. To find out more information about our Attendance Policy, please call the school and speak to Kath Williams, Deputy Headteacher, our Education Welfare Officer (EWO) or our Attendance Officer. Click here for further information on Attendance. Parents are advised that holidays will not be authorised in term time. School Uniform All students are expected to wear full school uniform at all times. The uniform (including guidance on jewellery allowed in school) is described in this General School Information section, in the Guide for Parents and in the student planner. Home School Agreement Every school is required by law to have a Home School Agreement. This is to ensure that families and schools are working together to support children's learning and development in the best possible way. You will be asked to read and sign the agreement when your child starts at George Stephenson High School. Complaints If parents are dissatisfied in any way with the curriculum or school organisation we encourage them to take their concern to their child's Guidance Manager in the first instance, then to the Deputy and/or Headteacher. If they are still not satisfied they can write to the Chair of Governors at the school address. Schools must have a complaints procedure in place in order to meet requirements laid down in the Education Act 2002. Any parent has the right to enter a formal complaint if he or she thinks that certain things are not being done properly. Copies of the Local Authority's Complaints Policy and Procedure followed by the school are available on this website or on request from the school. Illnesses and Accidents If your son/daughter feels unwell or has had an accident he or she must report it to a teacher straight away. Normally they will be sent to the school office where a trained First Aider will take care of them. If students are too ill to remain at school parents will be contacted in order for suitable arrangements to be made. The First Aid provision in school is managed by Mrs Emmerson - please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any queries or concerns. Contact Telephone Numbers Parents are responsible for providing the school with some point of contact for their child, for example, a telephone number at home and at work as well as the telephone number of a friend, relative or neighbour. It is very important that parents keep the school up to date regarding any change of contact details. Medicines Please note that the school is unable to issue paracetamol or any other such medicines to students. Prior to staff administering any medication or student self-medication the school must have written consent from the parent/guardian. In order to comply with Government legislation we also require written confirmation of instructions from a health practitioner. There are three situations which may arise: Staff to administer medication on an adhoc basis (usually short term treatment) Staff to administer medication for more complex medical needs Student to carry/administer their own medication If your child has any of the above medical needs, please contact the main school office as soon as possible and they will arrange for the relevant form to be issued for you to complete. Parents are kindly requested to keep inhalers updated as required. The First Aid provision in school is managed by Mrs Emmerson - please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any queries or concerns. Parents' Information and Newsletters A leaflet display in the visitors reception area which provides information about the school, extended services and family learning and is updated regularly. Our school administration team are always willing to give information you may need. We keep a file of letters sent home to parents. Achievement for All At George Stephenson High School we follow the Achievement for All behaviour and rewards system to encourage positive behaviour within our school environment. Rewards are made at class and on a whole school level. High standards of behaviour are actively encouraged across the school. We help students to resolve their differences and conflicts in positive and constructive ways so that they may learn the skills to do so independently. We encourage students to report all incidents of name-calling, including racist names, violence or bullying. These incidents are taken very seriously and are recorded and dealt with swiftly. To find out more information about Achievement for All, please refer to the Parent Guide and your child's planner. Care, Guidance and Support: The Guidance System The main school is organised into a strong guidance system, made up of five year groups, each with a Guidance Manager, Achievement Support Co-ordinator and a team of Form Tutors. The work of our guidance system is based on raising achievement and supporting students in every possible way as they progress through the school. Student Voice We have a Year Committee for each year group and a School Committee which meets every term. Two elected students represent each tutor group on each Year Committee and two elected students from each year group are on the School Committee. The committees set their own agenda and pace of meetings. We value student voice and are committed to inviting the student's opinions and including their ideas in the management of the school and local issues.

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Parent Mail Parent Mail To log in to ParentMail click here We’d like to encourage all parents to download the APP as there are a number of benefits both to you and the school: You don’t need to login to pick up messages or attachments when you use the App. The App stores all the messages we send you in one place. Every message sent arrives as an instant alert on your mobile. You help save us money! You can download the App for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Year 6 Transition Year 6 Transition We would like to extend a warm welcome to Year 6 students who will be joining us in September. Here you will find some fun and useful transition activities which you could complete to help you get ready for high school. Over the coming weeks, we will add key information about starting at George Stephenson High School. Any queries can be emailed to enquiries@gshs.org.uk . Year 6 Student Transition Booklet Download Personal Development Download School Uniform Take me there Be Awesome, Go Big Transition Project Take me there The School Day Take me there Plan of School Download Year 6 iLearn Transition Download School Catering Take me there Scholars Bus Take me there Parents Guide for Year 7 Download Pastoral Support Download A Tour of the School Subject Information Year 6 Spanish Transition Booklet Download Career Information Download Food Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Lesson Download Introduction to Careers in Year 7

Information about George Stephenson High School Uniform Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Uniform Uniform All students are expected to wear school uniform at all times. It is designed to be comfortable, attractive and practical. Having a school uniform avoids competitive dressing and helps to set the tone of the school. Uniform is a key aspect of creating a purposeful learning environment to allow students to work and realise their full potential. As parents and carers we would like to thank you for your continued support in ensuring that high standards are reached. When purchasing new shoes please ensure that they conform to school policy. The school sweater and tie, trousers, skirts and PE polo shirt and sweatshirt must be purchased from our uniform supplier, Emblematic. Please do not be convinced by your child that other items are acceptable for school. Your child's Guidance Manager will always be willing to advise you if you are unsure of any item of school clothing. Downloadables Uniform Guide Download Emblematic Price List Download Uniform Letter to Parents Download How does GSHS Support Families Financially? Download Our uniform supplier contact details: Emblematic Ltd, Unit 26, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9SZ. Telephone: (0191) 270 1449 Email: sales@emblematic.co.uk Website: www.emblematic.co.uk Opening Times: Monday-Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (also open on Saturday mornings during July, August and September)

Phone Mail 0191 216 1115 enquiries@gshs.org.uk @georgestephensonhigh Information about Free School Meals Free School Meals Many parents are eligible for FREE School Meals for their children but are not registering to take up this opportunity. Make sure you – and your child – are not missing out! The term “Free School Meals” refers to a meal that is provided to a child or young person during their lunch break that is paid for out of Government funding. For a child to qualify for a free school meal, their parent or carer must be receiving particular eligible benefits as stated by the Government. About free school meals. You're eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits: Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guaranteed element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) If your child is eligible for free school meals, they’ll remain eligible until they finish the phase of schooling (primary or secondary) they’re in on 31 March 2025. Applications can be taken over the telephone by calling (0191) 643 2288 (You will require your National Insurance Number) or by completing the on line form below or print and submit a paper application form. All children in Reception, Year 1 to Year 2 are eligible for Universal Infant Free School Meals, however you are advised to still complete the application form below to register. If you do not complete a free meal application form you will have to pay for meals from Year 3. https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/238/free-school-meals