Key Information
Whether it be term dates, uniform details, school policies or key information documents, you should be able to find everything you need on these pages. Please click on the links below to find documents about the school, sixth form and boarding. All our school policies are reviewed annually by the Senior Management Team and Board of Governors.
You can either view our key information documents and policies online or download a copy, they are also available from the school.
If you have any further questions or require more information, please contact the school using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
School
KS3 Tracking Point Reports in Arbor – Parent / Guardian Guidance Video
Anti-Bullying Advice Sheet for Parents/Carers
Flu immunisation consent form 2021-2022
Thomas Adams School Prospectus 2022/2023
Key Stage 3 Parental Reports Explained – Parent Guide
Outbreak Management Plan Covid-19
Thomas Adams School Term Dates & Holidays
Absence and appointments in school time leaflet
Consent form for giving medication in school
Thomas Adams School Exam Results
Thomas Adams School Ofsted Report
Transport Routes and Timetables (updated January 2022)
Thomas Adams School Transport Application form 2022/2023
Parent Guide – educating students on wider safety
Learning Expectations Overview Assembly
Thomas Adams School Parent Pay
Thomas Adams School Salop Teaching Alliance
Sixth Form
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Prospectus 2022/2023
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Subject Profiles 2022/2023 (A-Z)
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Student Handbook 2021/2022
FAQ – Year 12 and 13 Parental Reports & Assessment Process
Key Information for parents regarding September opening
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Financial Support
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Transport Arrangements
Transport Routes and Timetables (updated January 2022)
Transport Application form 2022/2023
Thomas Adams Sixth Form Admission Policy & Entry Requirements 2022/2023
Boarding
School and Sixth Form Statutory Policies
Absence and appointments in school time
Access-to-School-for-students-with-disabilities-Policy
Admissions Policy – School & Sixth Form 2022/2023
Admissions Policy – School & Sixth Form 2023/2024
Behaviour, Praise and Anti-Bullying Policy
British Values and the Prevention of Radicalisation
Charging-and-Remissions Policy-Statement
Children with Health Needs who Cannot Attend School
Contingency Plans in the Event of Disruption to Exams
Determining Teacher Assessment Grades (TAG)
Equality Information & Objectives
GDPR Data Breach Management Procedure
Improve-Equal-Opportunities-and-Educaiton-in-a-Diverse-Society-Policy
Internet-Access-Policy Statement
Keeping Children Safe in Education Sept 2021
Medical-provision-within-school-Policy
Pastoral-System-Policy-Statement
Pupil Premium Policy Statement
Covid 19 Catch-Up Premium and Curriculum Expectations 2021/22
Relationships and Sex Education Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Covid-19 Addendum for Safeguarding/Child Protection
Information for External Support Services available to Children, Parents and Families
IAPT – Psychological Therapies – IAPT services can support people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety or low mood. Includes Silver Cloud online therapy. https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/improving-access-psychological-therapies-iapt 0300 123 6020
Access Team – https://shropshireccg.nhs.uk/professional-resources/mental-health-services/
Crisis Team – https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/emergency-help 0808 196 4501.
Oswestry – U&I counselling (low cost counselling service) http://www.uandicounselling.org.uk/ , 0753 044 8000 or email: info@uandicounselling.org.uk.
Early Help volunteer counselling (Ask Alex Morris-Perkins)
Axis – counselling for survivors of sexual abuse. https://www.axiscounselling.org.uk/. Includes support from Independent Sexual Abuse Advisors (ISVA’s).
See Shropshire Council wellbeing pages for more links – https://shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/information-for-the-public/mental-health-and-wellbeing/.
Shropshire MIND – Shropshire Mind provides support for any person with emotional or mental health needs, including long term enduring mental health needs or those triggered by recent incidents. Telephone: 01743 368647, Daytime service Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm. Outreach support is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Mind anger management – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anger/treatment-and-support/#AngerManagementProgrammes
TogetherAll – a free-to-access online community for Shropshire residents aged 16 and above for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an active forum with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. You can talk anonymously and confidentially to other members. https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Bereavement support – https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/bereavement-services/
Children and Young People Mental Health
NHS Pupil Support June 21 what to do if you’re a young person and it’s all getting too much.
Bee-U access team – team of mental health practitioners, undertake assessments and provide interventions as required. The Access Team can be contacted by phoning 0300 124 0093. The new Freephone number is 0808 196 4501
Bee-U crisis team https://camhs.mpft.nhs.uk/urgent-help 0808 196 4501.
Helios – therapeutic support via Skype (need referral from Bee-U access team)
Kooth – Children & Young People aged 11 and above can access free confidential support and counselling from Kooth, which is an online service, without a referral. https://www.kooth.com/
BEAM – drop-in to talk to a practitioner from Children’s Society (above Palmers café in Shrewsbury) – currently offering a phone back service during covid-19. https://shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/mental-and-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-service/beam/
Young Minds – resources, text service, parent helpline. https://youngminds.org.uk
Think Ninja app. https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/thinkninja/
Mental health practitioners in schools pilot (Oswestry area).
Parenting Support
Shropshire Council Parenting Team: Offer courses (virtually currently), for more information please call 01743 250950 or visit https://shropshire.gov.uk/early-help/practitioners/the-early-help-offer-provision-of-early-help-services/parenting-programmes/
Understanding Your Child ‘Solihull Approach’ website – free courses with code ‘DARWIN18’, and resources/tips – more information here https://solihullapproachparenting.com/
Shropshire larder – advice regarding how to manage with getting food on a low budget https://www.shropshirelarder.org.uk/
Worrying about money? A useful leaflet offering financial advice and support if you’re struggling to make ends meet Worrying about money leaflet (Shropshire)
Shropshire Community Health Trust (School Nurse) Useful Contacts
Are you a parent carer of a chIld or young person who is on SEN support or has an EHCP? Shropshire’s SEND Local Offer has lots of information, support and resources for parents/carers of children with SEND including education, EHCPs, health and wellbeing, early help, family support, financial support, transport, things to do and lots more. Take a look at the local offer website on the following link: www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer