Parents

We hope the following guidance will help make your child's time in Millbrook Academy run more efficiently. This section of the website will provide you with relevant information that you will need whilst your child attends the academy.

The Academy Day

The Academy Day at Millbrook Academy is from 08.40am and finishes at 3.00pm. For a complete timetable of the Academy day please click here.

Uniform and PE Kit

We have now finished the consutation period for the new uniform. Students will be provided with a blazer, tie, PE top and bottoms in Term 5. All students will be required to wear the new uniform in September. We are also hoping to provide shirts and trousers. A full list of all new uniform will be available on the website soon.

Student Equipment

Students should arrive to all lessons with the correct equipment. Pens, pencils and an eraser are essential. For Mathematics your child should have a simple geometry set i.e. ruler, protractor and a pair of compasses. Calculators should be clearly named.

Reporting Absence

Please telephone the academy daily regarding any period of absence due to illness on 01452 865027. Please leave a message on the Attendance answering machine or speak to Mrs Middleton, Attendance Officer. In addition, a note should be sent to the academy addressed to your child's Form Tutor following any absence. If your child is absent for more that five days, a doctors note is required.

Medical Appointments

Medical/Dental Appointments should be made outside academy time where possible. If you can only attend an appointment during academy hours please ask your child to collect a Medical Appointment Card from Mrs Middleton (Attendance Officer).

Holiday Requests

Millbrook Academy does not authorise general holidays in term time. If you require time off during academy time please complete a holiday request form. These can be obtained from Mrs Middleton (Attendance Officer) Any time taken for holidays will be marked as unauthorised.

Homework

Homework is considered an important part of your child's education and we ask parents/carers to provide a suitable place, free from distractions, for it to be completed. If you have any queries regarding your child's homework please contact their Form Tutor or Learning Leader.

Lost Property

Lost property is kept in the Medical Room. Please ask your child to see the Academy Nurse if they have lost an item of clothing. Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child's name.

Valuables

Other than a small amount of money to buy a mid-morning snack, lunch from the academy canteen or bus fares, there is no need for money to be brought to the academy. On the rare occasions when it may be necessary, money should be handed to their Lead Tutor for safe-keeping. Valuables should be handed in to the teacher during PE or Games lessons. No responsibility can be taken for money or possessions left lying around. If your child forgets to bring money for lunch or bus-fare home he should see their Pastoral Assistant. Money must be repaid the following day.

Students are permitted to bring mobile telephones into school, but for emergency use only. We have a strict Mobile Phone/MP3 Policy. (Click here to view the Mobile Phone Policy). Telephones should remain switched off during the academy day. The academy insurance policy does not cover the loss/theft of student property.

Contact Information

A Student Information Form will be issued at the start of each academic year and should be amended where necessary, and returned as soon as possible. If there are any changes to your contact details during the academy year please notify us by letter or email. (It is particularly important that telephone contact numbers are correct in case of an emergency). Please contact Reception or Mrs Gasher if your details have changed.

Payment For Academy Trips

All payments for academy trips should be handed in at the Finance Office. Cheques should be made payable to Millbrook Academy.

Bus Timetable

Please click here to view the Academy Bus Timetable.