My name is Mrs Neath and I have the pleasure of being Head of Year 7.

My focus for students in their first year at high school, is to ensure that they are happy and feel safe and secure in all that they do. I will encourage all students to embrace the opportunities offered to them, both from their learning and beyond the classroom. There will be consistently high expectations from all students, that they behave responsibly and with respect and kindness towards others. I very much look forward to getting to know every student and their families, and working together to get the very best from every student, in all that they do. 

I am delighted to be taking on the leadership of Year 8, having taught most of the cohort in Year 7.

As you will be aware, the transition from primary to secondary school can be daunting, but I am pleased to take over a year group which has settled into the school community so well.

My tutor team and I have high expectations of all learners and it is our mission to triangulate support between school and home so that every student can thrive academically and socially throughout their years at Dyson Perrins. We want every learner to feel safe and secure in the school community and 'live life to the full' by engaging in all elements of school life. High levels of attendance are paramount to facilitate this success.

My focus for students in Year 8 is to embed good habits for study both in school and at home, and to continue to build on foundation skills that have been established during Year 7.

I will encourage all students to strive for excellence in the classroom and beyond by embracing the many opportunities that we have in school, whether that be student leadership, extra-curricular clubs or trips.

I look forward to getting to know all the students in more depth as the years progress, and I look forward to seeing them develop and flourish as they continue their learning journey.

Should you wish to contact me, my email address is Everitt.a@dysonperrins .co.uk

I am pleased to inform you that I will be carrying on as Head of Year for your son/daughter for Year 9 but also will be leading them through their Key Stage 4 GCSE journey.

I feel that last year was very encouraging and we formed great relationships and this is something I am looking forward to continuing throughout their time at Dysons.

Year 9 can be an interesting year for all students as they face new demands such as final Key Stage 3 assessments, Option choices of what to study at GCSE level and of course dealing with all the fun that adolescence brings. I genuinely believe that if we work together in a triangular approach (student, teacher, and parent) then we will be able to overcome whatever challenges present themselves throughout the year and support all students with the best guidance and information available to enable them to succeed, in and out of the classroom.

The Year 9 tutor team stays the same which provides consistency and again the relationships developed over the years can be built on. The only change is that the students have a new Pastoral Manager this year, Miss Oonagh Rasile, who has made a fab start to her new role. 

My focus for students in Year 9 is for them to be here as often as possible. We are aiming for all students to be above 96% attendance by the end of the year and I know if this happens this will enable the students to get the most out of their education and in turn achieve success.

I will continue to embed the family ethos that I have tried to create in Year 8, where we continue to look out for and support one another through all the challenges that come our way.

If there are any issues or queries you have along the way this year please do not hesitate to contact me on Powell.d@dysonperrins.co.uk or Miss Rasile on Rasile.o@dysonperrins.co.uk and we will be happy to support you in any way we can.

As we embark on Key Stage 4, I am excited to be Year Leader for Year 10 having been Head of Year for the current cohort since Year 7. I would like to continue developing the positive relationships fostered over the last three years between both students and parents to enable us to support all of our learners allowing them to excel both academically and socially.  

Year 10 is the beginning of a new phase in our students’ careers, which I would like them to embrace wholeheartedly. They will be guided through this important year by our experienced team of tutors and pastoral manager. We are lucky to have the same team as in the previous three years. We welcome Miss Wyllie who will take over from Mrs Foster-Turner when she goes on maternity leave.

Throughout the year, Year 10 will participate in the form-reading programme, where they will engage with a range of books that are classics, from different cultures, traditions and time periods, as well as a careful selection of important works of non-fiction. They will also continue to work through the PiXL Character programme, which aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies, distinct from their academic work, to help them succeed in the future. Assemblies will focus on our collective worship ‘theme of the week’ alongside preparation and revision techniques for exams, careers, work experience, mental health and students’ future academic and employment destinations. 

Attendance and homework are driving factors with regards progress and will be monitored closely so that every student has the best chance of success. It is vital that students are proactive when absent, to ensure they find out what work has been missed and catch up, so that there are no gaps in their subject knowledge. If there are any concerns during the year, please do not hesitate to make contact. 

I am very much looking forward to supporting Year 10 through this important year and look forward to celebrating their achievements. 

I am delighted to be Year Leader for Year 11 having been Head of Year for the current cohort since Year 8. I am keen to continue to develop positive relationships with students and parents in order to support all students and this should enable them to excel both academically and socially. 

Year 11 is critical time in the students’ lives and my experienced team of tutors will support their students and guide them through the decisions and changes that the students will face during the year.  We have a few changes with form tutors this year and welcome Mrs Stinchcombe, Mrs Kaye, Mrs Barker and Miss Manship.

In tutor time, students will be taking part in the form-reading programme, where they will engage with a range of books that are classics, from different cultures, traditions and time periods, as well as a careful selection of important works of non-fiction. They will also continue to work through the PiXL Character programme, which aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies, distinct from their academic work, which will help them succeed in the future. Assemblies will focus on preparation and revision techniques for exams, mental health and students’ future academic and employment destinations. In addition, we will deliver collective worship, revision and an SLT assembly every week. 

This year is extremely important for the students with excellent attendance being a key factor for success.  It is therefore essential that when students are absent that they will be required to catch up with any work missed. For some students exams take place throughout the year, so it is important to please check any planned absences with us. If there are any concerns during the year please contact myself or Mrs Hoare. 

I look forward to accompanying Year 11 on this journey and celebrating with them at the Prom when their examinations are over.