FAQs
FAQs
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How do I purchase uniform for my child?
How do I purchase uniform for my child?
Our school uniforms are provided by Stevensons. They offer 3 methods to acquire uniform:
Booking an in store appointment
Shopping in store
Purchasing online via stevensons.co.uk
How do I purchase a Chromebook for my child?
How do I purchase a Chromebook for my child?
A Chromebook can be purchased via ParentPay.
Download the ParentPay User Guide
The total cost will be a one time charge of £250* - This will cover:
The cost of the device
Enrollment into our school system
A charger
A bag for transport / storage.
Your child may be eligible to receive this equipment without charge through our free school meals scheme.
Apply for the free school meals scheme
Alternatively, you are welcome to provide your own chromebook for your child if you are happy for this device to be managed by the Cheney School IT Department.
This option will require a one time enrollment fee of £23.60.
We also offer a ChromeFlex service to extend the life of any Chromebook devices nearing end of life for a one time fee of £40
(Please be aware that we are unable to offer this option for Windows, Mac or Linux devices).
How do I monitor my child's internet activity at home?
How do I monitor my child's internet activity at home?
We use Securly's web filtering service for protecting students online inside and outside of school.
While inside school our filtering is geared towards safeguarding and focused learning as a priority. However while at home we encourage parents to take their children's online activity into their own hands to ensure that students can enjoy a more relaxed online environment without parents needing to worry about their safety.
Securly allows parents a flexible filtering solution with their free to use Securly Home App.
Who do I contact if my child's chromebook is damaged, lost, or stolen?
Who do I contact if my child's chromebook is damaged, lost, or stolen?
The Cheney School IT Department offer a range of support to assist with damage to your Child's Chromebook.
The estimated cost of these repairs are as follows:
Replacement Screen - £20
Replacement Keyboard - £30
Replacement Battery - £45
Screen Hinges - £30
Top Case - £35
Lower Case - £40
Power Supply
If your child's Chromebook is lost or presumed stolen, please alert Cheney School's IT Department as soon as possible.
You can contact them directly by emailing help@cheneyschool.org.
They will be able to disable the device remotely, preventing any user from gaining unauthorized access.
(Please note that all data on the device is cloud based and stored on Google Drive, this means that your child's data will be completely secure in the event of a theft.)
What should I do if my child is late, ill or has an appointment during school hours?
What should I do if my child is late, ill or has an appointment during school hours?
If your child is ill you can inform the school using the absence reporting form.
If your child is going to be late or has an appointment requiring them to leave school early please inform your child's head of year.
As an alternative you may contact the attendance team by sending an email to attendance@cheneyschool.org and providing the name, form and year group of your child along with your name and contact details.
Tell me more about Cheney School's attendance policy
Please be aware that any ongoing absence which has not been effectively communicated may result in the school contacting home, conducting visits or informing social services or police depending on level of concern.
What support is available for my child with learning difficulties?
What support is available for my child with learning difficulties?
Students with SEND are further supported by a range of in-class strategies and adjustments to ensure they are able to access the curriculum and some may also work with Teaching Assistants and receive additional small group provision. Targeted interventions, including literacy and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, are also provided for students who are most in need. In addition, we offer ‘Star’ and ‘Up’ classes at Key Stage Three which support some students with their literacy, numeracy and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
What should I do if my child is unable to attend school due to a long term situation?
What should I do if my child is unable to attend school due to a long term situation?
Please contact your child's year team as soon as possible to receive the necessary support with your child's long term absence.
Who do I speak to regarding an issue my child has raised about / at school?
Who do I speak to regarding an issue my child has raised about / at school?
In the event that your child raises concerns about bullying, please report it with the anonymous bullying incident form.
Show me the Report a Bullying Incident Form
If you have any other safety concerns which may not be considered bullying, please contact our safeguarding team by emailing safeguarding@cheneyschool.org
Tell me more about Cheney School's Safeguarding Team and Policies
How do I know what homework / summer work my child has been assigned?
How do I know what homework / summer work my child has been assigned?
Homework at Cheney will be assigned to your child via Google Classroom. They will be able to access this resource remotely by signing in to a Google Chrome browser using their school login details. Once logged in they will have access to the student launchpad. From here they can access Google Classroom inside the "Google Services" tab.
What should I do if I am planning to change my legal name or home address?
What should I do if I am planning to change my legal name or home address?
Please email office@cheneyschool.org with any relevant changes to information of this nature.
Who do I speak to concerning a recent diagnosis my child has received?
Who do I speak to concerning a recent diagnosis my child has received?
If you are concerned about support for a medical condition or mental health diagnosis that your child has received, please inform your child's year team leader as soon as possible so that necessary support can be communicated and provided.
Please be aware that we have a school nurse on site who can provide confidential medical advice to your child if needed.
Tell me more about your school nurse
Please speak to Mr Haines (dedicated mental health and Safeguarding lead) for any mental health support or advice.
Tell me more about mental health support at Cheney
We also offer an on site counselling team who can be reached via email at counselling@cheneyschool.org
What are my options for traveling to Cheney?
What are my options for traveling to Cheney?
Our School address is:
Cheney School, Cheney Lane
Headington, Oxford
OX3 7QH
There are many busses which stop within close walking distance of the school, including:
Warneford Hospital
15
ST2
Brookes University (Stop B2)
8
100
108
120
275
400
N8
N400
X20
X32
Brookes University (Stop B4)
OXF The airline
Oxford Tube
Brookes University (Stop B6)
100
H2
NU5
Headington School (Stop B8)
8
100
108
120
275
400
600
700
H2
N8
N400
X20
X32
How do I keep my bike secure at Cheney?
How do I keep my bike secure at Cheney?
Cheney school provides a locked and sheltered bike shed for students and staff members. Students will be expected to provide their own locks.
How does my child access the student launchpad from home?
How does my child access the student launchpad from home?
They can access the student launchpad by opening their Google Chrome browser and pressing the home icon at the top left of their browser.
This will always work as long as they are signed in to Google Chrome with their school email address.
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