Getting Organised
What is the uniform and where do I buy it from?
Full details of the uniform policy can be found in our handbook and at
https://www.selston.ttct.co.uk/culture/ready-to-learn/
Branded goods are available from:
Price & Buckland
Welcome to Selston High School
Welcome to Selston High School, where our commitment to excellence and core values of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty, and Respect shape every aspect of school life. At Selston, we believe in maximising our potential, working collaboratively, being open about our progress, and ensuring everyone feels valued.
We are an inclusive and supportive community, dedicated to providing high-quality education and tailored support both inside and outside the classroom. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is designed to build cultural capital and enhance literacy and is delivered by a team of committed and experienced teachers.
Outside the classroom, we focus on nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, trips, careers guidance, and a vibrant enrichment programme. Supported by a skilled pastoral and inclusion team, every student feels safe, confident, and supported throughout their journey at Selston.
We recognise that transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 can be a significant step. Our robust Transition Programme is thoughtfully designed to help every child settle into secondary school smoothly and successfully.
Explore below to discover more about our Year 6 transition and what it means to be part of the Selston High School family. To visit us in person, please book a tour by emailing enquiries@selston.ttct.co.uk – we’d love to welcome you.
Key Student and Family Information
Key Staff
Transition Days
Family Handbook
Ready to Learn
What equipment will my child need?
We highly recommend that students arrive prepared for school with these items:
- an appropriate school bag that is clearly named
- a lightweight PE bag that is clearly named
- an optional refillable water bottle that is clearly named
- a pencil case that is clearly named, containing: black pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, sharpener and a scientific calculator. The Casio fx-83GT CW calculator is recommended by our Maths faculty.
What are the school’s opening hours?
The gates open at 8.15am we ask that all students are on site for 8:25am.
Various breakfast snacks are available in the canteen from 8.00am.
Lessons finish at 3.00pm and after-school activities usually finish by 4.00pm.
Can my child bring their mobile phone to school?
If a student needs to contact home, they are allowed to use the phone in reception with the permission of a member of staff. A student does not, therefore, have any need for a mobile phone in the school. If you feel that your child needs one for the journey to and from school, the phone must be switched off and placed in their bag out of sight throughout the school day. Any mobile phones that are seen, heard or used during the day will be confiscated. It will be returned to the student following a correction.
Tutor Group
When will we be told our child’s tutor group?
Students and parents will be informed of the child’s tutor group at our induction evening on the 18th of June.
How will my child be allocated a tutor group?
Students are allocated tutor groups to ensure they are equal in size as well as to ensure a mixture of genders, ethnicities and abilities to represent our intake and values. Students are also mixed up to ensure primary school intake is spread out so that students have the opportunity to meet new friends from different schools. We do speak to primary schools to ensure any unhealthy combinations are avoided.
What is the role of a tutor?
Tutor time is an invaluable part of the day for all students, accounting for 35 minutes of the school day. As a result, the role of the form tutor is central to not only caring for the students but also monitoring their progress both academically and socially.
Tutors are active in looking after the interests of the whole child and support pupils by:
- Promoting positive relationships
- Encouraging high standards
- Monitoring progress and wellbeing
- Delivering a high-quality tutor programme and PSHE lessons
Dining
How much money will my child need for lunch?
The standard meal deal price and the free school meal allowance is £2.90. More information about the food options that are available visit https://www.selston.ttct.co.uk/information/catering/
How do I top up the money on my child’s account?
Food & Drink at Selston High School is purchased using ParentPay. You will receive a letter in September to link up to ParentPay. Cash payments are no longer accepted by our catering partners.
Support
How do you support worry about starting secondary school?
Being nervous about starting secondary school is normal; after all it’s the first big change many students will have experienced. Please reassure your child that this move is an exciting, positive, new chapter in their lives and that we are all looking forward to welcoming them to Selston High School. However, if you are concerned about your child’s anxiety, please contact school and we will do all we can to help.
Who can my child speak to if they are worried?
If your child has any worries or concerns, they should speak to either the Head of Year 7 or their Tutor, who they will have contact with each day.
Who do I contact about my child’s medical information?
You will be sent a secure link to share any medical or dietary needs your child may have before the induction days. Should you wish to discuss any further needs at any time we ask that you contact reception who will make contact with a member of our First Aid team.