27 May 2020

Dear Parents/Carers 

First of all, I hope that you are all managing to stay safe and well during these unusual and testing times. 

After the recent pronouncements concerning the road map out of strict lockdown, the future of education in secondary schools remains extremely uncertain.  However, and particularly since our visit by Ofsted, we have been planning for the future with particular emphasis around the implementation of our revised, broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. 

As part of this process we have rationalised the organisation of learning time during the school day.  As a consequence, we have changed the timing of the school day to maximise the use of that learning time.  As of the beginning of the new school year in September 2020, the school day will begin with pupils in school at 8.40am and in their form groups by 8.45am.  Pupils will have their normal 6 x 50 minute lessons during the day with a 20 minute morning break and a 40 minute lunch break.  Pupils will leave school at the earlier time of 3pm.  There are many advantages to this earlier finish time, including going home in daylight for the vast majority of the year and the ability to run after school activities and sports fixtures more successfully. 

In summary: 

School starts: 8.40am 

Registration/assembly: 8.45am 

Morning break: 10.40am – 11am 

Lunch break: 2 sittings, each for 40 minutes 

School ends: 3pm 

Of course, we hope, as I am sure you do, that school will be back to normal, or as near normal as it can be, as quickly as possible.  In the meantime, if you do have any queries regarding these proposed changes, please do not hesitate to contact me: trickett.p@fishermore.lancs.sch.uk 

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. 

Yours faithfully

Mr P Trickett

Associate Deputy Headteacher

Below is the latest information from Nelson & Colne College Group, which has been sent to all Year 11s who have applied for an apprenticeship with them.  We understand that, right now, prospective apprentices may be worried about not finding a placement before September.   The college will continue to work with you during this period, and if you are unable to secure an employer, they will ensure you are found a suitable programme that is aligned to your career aims.

The information that has been sent to applicants can be found below.  For some sectors there are tailored communications. For example, there are live vacancies currently available in some sectors, and for others, there are bespoke Pre-Apprenticeship Programmes.  Therefore, tailored communications have been sent to all applicants.

General: http://createsend.com/t/j-680CEF985589123A2540EF23F30FEDED

Business: http://createsend.com/t/j-CE8616085B32CD452540EF23F30FEDED

Construction: http://createsend.com/t/j-39F9A16A9E9FCD1E2540EF23F30FEDED

Engineering: http://createsend.com/t/j-860CD5A49C608CE82540EF23F30FEDED

Hair and Beauty: http://createsend.com/t/j-8103DA99AD729E9B2540EF23F30FEDED

Health and Social Care: http://createsend.com/t/j-0CC675292ECD43BE2540EF23F30FEDED

Next week is half term week so no work will be posted for pupils by staff.  Work will be posted again week beginning 1^st June 2020 with revision plans in preparation for an assessment week.

The links below relate to specific subjects that Year 11 students may be planning on studying from September 2020.  They contain useful information on resources that can be used to help with building the necessary knowledge and skills needed for a successful start at college.

Fisher More is a thriving, oversubscribed, comprehensive Catholic school, proud of its heritage and success, and always striving for improvement.

Following the introduction of the faculty structure we are looking for a creative and passionate colleague to lead a very successful, committed and supportive team. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations and a passion for developing their students’ potential who will lead, develop and manage the team of science teachers. Through the promotion of excellent teaching and learning you will ensure effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment.