Information for Parents

Thank you for visiting the section of our website for Parents. In this section you'll find helpful information about St. Julie's and how you can best assist your child in their learning.

If you have any questions about any of the information contained in this section and no specific contact is given then please feel free to contact the school administration office.

Notices for Parents

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Sep 12, 2024
Please click the document attachment for information about support available for Year 11 students this year and some key dates for your diary. Download Attachment
Apr 30, 2024
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated to all parents this week by Mr Willis containing information from the National Crime Agency about financially motivated sexual extortion. Download Attachment
Jul 13, 2023
Please see the document attachment for a copy of a letter circulated to all parents this week by Mrs McCourt. Download Attachment
Mar 8, 2023
Please click the document attachment for important information about the forthcoming Summer series of external examinations for students in Year 13. Download Attachment
Mar 8, 2023
Please click the document attachment for important information about the forthcoming Summer series of external examinations for students in Year 11. Download Attachment
Feb 7, 2023
Please click the document attachment for an important letter circulated by Mr Alderman. Download Attachment
Jun 24, 2022
Please see the document attachment for a letter from Mrs McCourt with details of arrangements for A Level results day. Download Attachment
Jun 24, 2022
Please see the document attachment for arrangements for GCSE Results day for Year 11 students. Download Attachment
Mar 15, 2022
Please see the document attachment for important exam information for candidates sitting exams in the Summer 2022 season. Download Attachment
Dec 16, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mr Alderman this week to all parents, relating to the return to school on the 4th January as well as other important information. Download Attachment
Nov 30, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter to all parents from the Director of Liverpool Childrens' Services. Download Attachment
Nov 25, 2021
Please see the document attachement for a letter from the Headteacher for parents of students in Year 9. Download Attachment
Nov 24, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter from the Headteacher relating to Covid measures. Download Attachment
Nov 23, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a copy of a letter from Mrs Dooley, SENDCO, regarding examinations access arrangements for students in Sixth Form. Download Attachment
Nov 23, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a copy of a letter from Mrs Dooley, SENDCO, regarding examinations access arrangements for students in Year 11. Download Attachment
Nov 22, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter from Mrs Rooney circulated to parents of students in Year 7 this week relating to anti-bullying week. Download Attachment
Nov 22, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mrs McCourt this week about Year 11 mock examinations taking place in January. Download Attachment
Nov 22, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mrs Gawley about A Level taster sessions for students in Year 11. Download Attachment
Mar 26, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a copy of the academic calendar for parents for half terms 5 and 6. Please be aware that dates can be subject to change and the latest calendar information can be reached using this link. Download Attachment
Feb 5, 2021

Please see the text below for correspondence from Acting Mayor Cllr Wendy Simon and Cabinet Member for Education Cllr Barbara Murray:

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are one month into this third lockdown and we want to acknowledge all that you are doing for your children. Throughout this time exceptional demands have been placed upon your shoulders.

We have been identifying different groups of workers who have shown incredible service and commitment during the pandemic – they deserve our thanks. But nothing replaces your role as a parent or carer. You provide your children with love, support and care. These are the most important things that help children develop and grow through challenging circumstances. Thank you and well done!

This is particularly difficult for those of you who have to juggle child care, remote learning and work pressures. That is why we will continue to call for government to provide better financial support for our workers and those who have suffered job losses during this time.

Keeping yourselves and children safe is so important. That is why we keep reiterating the advice to stay at home if you possibly can and follow the rules of hands – face – space. We also encourage you to get tested and take up the offer of the vaccine when it is your turn.

It is also important that you reach out if you need support. There is always someone available and ready to listen and help. There are some useful resources here: https://www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/parenting-through-covid-19/.

Once again, thank you so much , and please keep you and your loved ones safe.

Councillor Wendy Simon – Acting Mayor of Liverpool

Councillor Barbara Murray – Cabinet member for education

Feb 2, 2021

Dear parent/guardian,

You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next parent-teacher meetings. These meetings will be booked online, and then held by video meeting rather than in-person at the school.

The parent-teacher meetings are on Thursday 11th February for Year 11.

To make your appointments please login at: https://parents-booking.co.uk/stjuliesliverpool

To login you will need to enter:

Your first name and surname

Your child’s first name, surname and date of birth

The login details you enter must match those we have on record for you.

After you have made your appointments you can choose to print or e-mail a confirmation.

On the day of your appointments, you need to re-login at the website address above. 10mins before your appointments are due to begin you will be able to join the video meeting room, where you can wait for your appointment(s). Instructions on using this website have been attached to this email, or can be viewed on the school website here

 

Internet Browser Compatibility:

You must use one of the below devices and internet browser combinations for the video meeting technology to work:

Apple iPhone/iPad (iOS 11+): Safari

Android phone/tablet: Chrome or Firefox

Linux computer: Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Surface: Chrome or Firefox

Mac computer: Safari, Chrome or Firefox

Windows computer: Chrome, Firefox or Edge (Chromium)

Troubleshooting Tips

If you cannot login please contact the school office.

The email address field entered is only used to send your appointment confirmation. If you have problems logging in, it will not be because of the e-mail address you entered.

If you are unable to book at home, please contact the school office for help. Support information for managing the calls can be found here.

Kind regards,

 

Mrs Kate McCourt

Deputy Headteacher

Jan 26, 2021

Please see below for a letter from Mrs McCourt about the forthcoming Year 11 Parents Evening:

Dear Parent/Carer, 

Re: Year 11 Parents’ Evening – video call consultation booking system  

I am writing to inform you about the plans for Year 11 Parents’ Evening due to take place on Thursday 11 February. We will replace the face-to-face meetings with a video call or telephone consultation booking system. Further information will be sent out next week on how to access this facility and make appointments with your daughter’s subject teacher and/or pastoral team.  

Video consultations will take place on Thursday 11 February and appointments can be made via GroupCall from 9am to 6pm. Each consultation will last for five minutes. You will have the opportunity to talk to staff about your daughter’s current academic progress, effort and engagement in the remote learning programme.  

Your daughter received her termly academic report in December 2020. This termly report provided key pieces of information relating to her current academic progress, achievements, behaviour and attendance.  

Over 900 video calls took place during the Year 7 Parents’ Evening and we received positive feedback regarding the appointment system. We did experience some technical issues therefore please note the following requirements: 

  • Open the link to the video call at least 2 minutes before the scheduled appointment  
  • Ensure you have good internet connection to avoid any technical issues with sound

Please note that we will be unable to discuss summer assessments or grading procedures, pending the outcome of the national consultation led by Ofqual and the Department for Education. As soon as we receive the recommendations from this report, we will outline how your daughter will be assessed in the summer in preparation for awarding her GCSE grades.  

Please do not hesitate to contact school if you require any further information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. 

Yours faithfully, 

 

Mrs K McCourt
Deputy Headteacher  

Jan 24, 2021

Dear parent/guardian,

You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next parent-teacher meetings. These meetings will be booked online, and then held by video meeting rather than in-person at the school.

The parent-teacher meetings are on Thursday 28th January for Year 8.

To make your appointments please login at: https://parents-booking.co.uk/stjuliesliverpool

To login you will need to enter:

Your first name and surname

Your child’s first name, surname and date of birth

The login details you enter must match those we have on record for you.

After you have made your appointments you can choose to print or e-mail a confirmation.

On the day of your appointments, you need to re-login at the website address above. 10mins before your appointments are due to begin you will be able to join the video meeting room, where you can wait for your appointment(s). Instructions on using this website have been attached to this email, or can be viewed on the school website here

 

Internet Browser Compatibility:

You must use one of the below devices and internet browser combinations for the video meeting technology to work:

Apple iPhone/iPad (iOS 11+): Safari

Android phone/tablet: Chrome or Firefox

Linux computer: Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Surface: Chrome or Firefox

Mac computer: Safari, Chrome or Firefox

Windows computer: Chrome, Firefox or Edge (Chromium)

Troubleshooting Tips

If you cannot login please contact the school office.

The email address field entered is only used to send your appointment confirmation. If you have problems logging in, it will not be because of the e-mail address you entered.

If you are unable to book at home, please contact the school office for help. Support information for managing the calls can be found here.

Kind regards,

 

Mrs Kate McCourt

Deputy Headteacher

Jan 11, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated today by Liverpool City Council. Download Attachment
Jan 5, 2021
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated today by Mrs McCourt giving information about remote learning arrangements. Download Attachment
Dec 18, 2020

As you may be aware from the news, secondary schools were this week informed that pupils in Years 7 - 10 and Year 12 would not be returning to school on Monday 4th January and would instead return on Monday 11th January, as part of a 'staggered' approach aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. 

Pupils in Years 11 and 13 will be returning as planned on Monday 4th January. 

The guidance can be viewed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schools-and-childcare-settings-return-in-january-2021/schools-and-childcare-settings-return-in-january-2021

 The only pupils who are exempt from this and who are eligible to return are:

1 - Pupils in Years 7 to 10 for whom all household carers are critical workers, as defined in the link here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

2 - Pupils in Years 7-10 and 12 who the school feel are in particular need of in-school support 

If school believe that you child is in Category 2, you do not need to do anything at present. You will be contacted and your daughter invited back into school on 4th January.

As school identified all pupils in Category 1 in May/June 2020, we will contact those parents/carers to invite those pupils back to school on 4th January.

If your daughter is in Years 7-10 or Year 12, and you are not contacted by school, your daughter will return on Monday 11th January.

As stated above your daughter is in Year 11 or Year 13, she will return as planned on Monday 4th January. 

Thank you

Dec 16, 2020
Please see the document attachment for an important letter from Liverpool City Council's Directors of Public Health and Children's Services. Download Attachment
Dec 2, 2020

Dear parent/guardian,

You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next parent-teacher meetings. These meetings will be booked online, and then held by video meeting rather than in-person at the school.

The parent-teacher meetings are on Tuesday 8th December, Wednesday 9th December and Thursday 10th December for Year 7.

To make your appointments please login at: https://parents-booking.co.uk/stjuliesliverpool

To login you will need to enter:

Your first name and surname

Your child’s first name, surname and date of birth

The login details you enter must match those we have on record for you.

Appointments will be available to book from 9am on Thursday 3rd December.

After you have made your appointments you can choose to print or e-mail a confirmation.

On the day of your appointments, you need to re-login at the website address above. 10mins before your appointments are due to begin you will be able to join the video meeting room, where you can wait for your appointment(s). Instructions on using this website have been attached to this email, or can be viewed on the school website here

 

Internet Browser Compatibility:

You must use one of the below devices and internet browser combinations for the video meeting technology to work:

Apple iPhone/iPad (iOS 11+): Safari

Android phone/tablet: Chrome or Firefox

Linux computer: Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Surface: Chrome or Firefox

Mac computer: Safari, Chrome or Firefox

Windows computer: Chrome, Firefox or Edge (Chromium)

Troubleshooting Tips

If you cannot login please contact the school office.

The email address field entered is only used to send your appointment confirmation. If you have problems logging in, it will not be because of the e-mail address you entered.

If you are unable to book at home, please contact the school office for help. Support information for managing the calls can be found here.

Kind regards,

 

Mrs Kate McCourt

Deputy Headteacher

Nov 18, 2020

Dear Parent/Carer,

Re: Year 7 Parents’ Evening

Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to host Year 7 Parents’ Evening as planned on Thursday 10 December 2020. Your daughter will receive her termly academic report week beginning Monday 30 November. This is in addition to the GL Assessment reports sent home two weeks ago for English, Mathematics and Science. Your daughter’s termly report will provide key pieces of information relating to her current academic progress, achievements, behaviour and attendance.

In addition to the termly report, please find a copy of the Knowledge Assessment Framework. This booklet explains in detail how your daughter’s knowledge, skills and understanding has been assessed during this term, in line with the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum.

Video call or telephone consultation

We will be replacing Year 7 Parents’ Evening with a video call or telephone consultation booking system. This can be accessed via GroupCall and we will send further information over the next two weeks on how to access this facility and make bookings with your daughter’s subject teacher and/or pastoral team.

Video calls and telephone consultations will commence from Monday 7 December to Thursday 17 December. Please do not hesitate to contact school if you require any further information. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Mrs K McCourt

Deputy Headteacher

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Oct 16, 2020

On Wednesday 4th November and Thursday 5th November, Year 9 and 10 students will take part in a very exciting and innovative event, which has been commissioned by School Improvement Liverpool, City Council.  

The first phase of the project is called ‘Who Am I?’ and is a day-long experience, which deals with important teenage issues around personal awareness, peer pressure and conformity. It will also encourage students to reflect on their life chances, encouraging them to have high hopes and aspirations for their future. The day has been designed to help young people discover a more authentic side to who they are. 

The experience is designed to empower young people to develop critical life skills and take motivation and ownership of their education. We are certain that this will be a positive and memorable experience and feel it is a perfect complement to students' academic studies. Letters are available for students in Year 9 and Year 10.

Aug 11, 2020

A Message From Ofqual

Dear parent/carer,

We know that it has been a really unsettling few months for students, since schools, colleges and other providers were closed to many and exams were cancelled. We are writing to reassure you about what has been put in place so students are able to move on to further study or employment, with results which carry the same value as any other year.

How grades have been set this year

After exams were cancelled we worked with exam boards and leading assessment experts to develop a reliable method to calculate student grades. This involved asking each school or college to tell us what grade they believed each student would have received in each subject if exams had gone ahead, and how their expected performance compared to others in their class. We know teachers worked extremely hard to deliver this year's arrangements and the majority of grades students receive will be the same, or within one grade, as their centre's judgements - reflecting the skills, professionalism and integrity of those involved.

Schools and colleges used a range of evidence to make their judgements including non-exam assessments, results of homework assignments or mock exams and any other records of student performance over the course of study. At least two teachers were involved in agreeing each proposed grade, and each one was signed off by the head teacher or college principal.

Making sure results are as fair as they can be

It is really important that we make sure the same standard is applied for all students, whichever school, college, or part of the country they come from. That's why we have calculated all results using the same method, which makes sure we have a level playing field for all students and results across the country are comparable. The overwhelming majority of people who responded to our consultation – including teachers and students - supported the aims of our moderation approach, because they know that if the results were not moderated, they would be unfair.

This means that this year's results will have the same value as in any other year. Students, universities, colleges and employers can have confidence in the results - allowing the class of 2020 to compete fairly with students from previous and future years.

Despite some reports, you can be assured that the moderation process does not mean a blanket reduction in the grades that teachers put forward. Adjustments will vary across schools and colleges, and in different subjects, and will only be made where the evidence supports them.

The grades awarded will be based either entirely on the teachers' judgements, or on a combination of their judgements and the statistical moderation. Where the moderation process finds that a school or college has over or under-estimated the likely number of students achieving a grade, the students who are moved up or down a grade are those the centre felt were closest to the grade boundary. No grade is being awarded purely on the basis of statistics.

Although the process of moderation is essential to ensure results are as fair as they can be, there is nothing fair about the fact that Covid-19 has denied young people this year the chance to demonstrate their skills in an exam. For that reason, where possible we have made decisions that work in students' favour and overall results will be more lenient.

Of course, we can never know for sure how an individual student might have performed in their exams. Universities and colleges understand this, and many have committed to showing flexibility in their admissions decisions. Overall we believe these results will be as fair as they possibly can be in the absence of exams.

Appeals and complaints

The vast majority of students are going to receive grades that are fair and that will enable them to progress to their next stage. However we know there are some students and families who may want to appeal their grade. If this is the case, you should speak to your child's school or college. Schools or colleges have to be the ones that submit appeals, and will do so if they believe there has been an error or that the moderation process has not produced a reliable result.

We have published a guide on our website to help students and their families understand how appeals will operate this summer. This includes information on complaints about potential bias or discrimination. We believe such complaints will be rare, but they will need to be taken very seriously.

For more information on the next steps after students have received their results, contact the Exam Results Helpline on 0800 100 900. You can also contact Ofqual directly on 0300 303 3344, or by email at public.enquiries@ofqual.gov.uk.

To all students receiving their results, whatever their next step, we wish them well. They have experienced a unique disruption to their lives. Their grades awarded over the next two weeks will enable as many as possible to move on in their lives with a sense of pride in their hard work and achievements.

Jul 17, 2020

The Liverpool ASD Training Team are providing a series of virtual drop in advisory sessions via zoom.  They are for parent/carers wishing to talk in a private one to one setting about any questions or concerns they may have about their child. You do not require a diagnosis of ASD to book your place.

Appointments are available at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30 on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th and 28th July.

To book your place please email your choice of date and time and you will be emailed a zoom link. There are two places available for each time slot.

asdtrainingteam@liverpool.gov.uk

Jul 7, 2020
We're asking all parents to complete this travel survey to help us to plan how we can reduce the demand on public transport in September, in line with DfE recommendations. We'd really appreciate your time in filling it in.
Jun 29, 2020
The academic calendar for 20-21 is available in the document attachment. Please be aware that the school calendar can be subject to change and the most up to date information can be found in the digital calendar on the website. Download Attachment
Jun 5, 2020

Based on the guidance released by the DfE on Thursday 4 June, regarding the phased return of Year 10 and 12 students from the week beginning 15 June, we will be writing to parents to outline how we will be providing some face-to-face support and taught lessons for a period of time.

The DfE guidance states that:

  • Schools are able to have a quarter of the Year 10 and 12 cohort in school at any one time;
  • Any face-to-face support provided to Year 10 and 12 students will be to supplement the remote education that will continue to be the predominant form of education delivery for these year groups
  • Schools should continue providing full-time provision for the identified students in all year groups who have been attending since 1st June

Year 10 and 12 students will be invited to attend school for one day per week from the week beginning  15 June to Wednesday 15 July. An individual timetable will be posted home for each student and will also include an overview of the educational provision to be provided during their time in school. All educational resources and online platforms will continue during this time to support remote learning at home. Arrangements may be subject to change for Year 12 as we receive further clarification on guidance.

May 21, 2020
Please see the document attachment for a whole school letter circulated by Mrs McCourt about the National Oak Academy. Download Attachment
May 21, 2020
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mrs McCourt to parents of all children on 21st May. Download Attachment
May 14, 2020
Please see the document attachment for a letter from Mrs McCourt circulated today, following the Prime Minister's announcement of 10th May. Download Attachment
Apr 30, 2020
UCAS Have published their guide for parents for 2020 and it is packed full of useful advice. Further advice can also be sought from this useful tool for parents, again published by UCAS. Download Attachment
Mar 24, 2020
Please see the document attachment for some tips on managing learning at home. Download Attachment
Jan 15, 2020
The Public Health Network of Wales have released this video which gives really useful information about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and talks about some of the available support.
Dec 13, 2019
Please see the document attachment for some good advice for our students about ways to keep safe over the Christmas period. Download Attachment
Dec 13, 2019

Please remind your daughter that she must only wear a plain wrist watch to school. Apple watches, iWatches and other smart ‘connected’ wrist devices are not allowed due to the type of communication methods that can be accessed via these devices, e.g. text messages and social media.

Dec 6, 2019
A number of pupils have been sent home due to vomiting bugs this week. The document attachment gives some guidance from the NHS, and although symptoms are unpleasant they usually pass within a day or two. You can access further information here. Download Attachment
Oct 24, 2019
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mrs McCourt about the 'well being box' initiative. Download Attachment
Sep 19, 2019
The Year 11 revision timetable for 19-20 can be found on the revision page of our website. Download Attachment
Sep 16, 2019

The Liverpool City Council ASD training team offers drop in advisory sessions to the families of Children and Young People with a diagnosis of autism and for those waiting assessment. Further details and the schedule are provided below.

Jun 26, 2019

We have been asked to circulate the following message from the Director of Public Health:

Director of Public Health - Measles & the importance of the MMR vaccine

There are ongoing measles outbreaks in Europe and we have recently had a case of measles, in Liverpool, associated with travel.

Although MMR vaccination uptake is good across Liverpool, there are pockets of low uptake. Measles can cause serious illness and can sometimes be fatal. Vaccination with 2 doses of MMR is the only way to protect children and young people; further information about MMR is available from Public Health England: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmr-for-all-general-leaflet 

Jun 5, 2019
Please see the document attachment for details of the Summer Term offer from ADDvanced Solutions Community Network, which offers a wealth of opportunities for parents of students with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing and Learning Difficulties. Download Attachment
Jun 5, 2019
Please see the document attachment for a letter circulated by Mrs McCourt about external GL Assessments taking place in June for Years 7 to 9. Download Attachment
May 16, 2019
The Young Persons Advisory Service are hosting some coffee events for parents and carers which are informal drop in sessions. At the South Hub on Lyndene Road, the Autism in Motion team will be attending between 10am and 12pm on the 12th june. Contact Sharron on 0151 702 6073 for more information.
May 10, 2019

Did you know that if you are eligible for free school meals but have not yet applied then doing so could not only save you up to £400 a year but could also generate an extra £935 in funding for St. Julie’s?

You can apply for free school meals if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:

  • Universal Credit – your household earned annual income must be less than £7,400 after tax and not including any benefits
  • Income Support
  • Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income related Employment Support Allowance
  • Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed part of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit – with no Working Tax Credit and your annual household income is no more than £16,190, as assessed by the Inland Revenue

If your application is successful then once we have received notification a daily credit is automatically applied to your child’s account in the catering system, and they continue to use the Dining Room in exactly the same way they do now. Please see the document attachment for more information.

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Apr 25, 2019
Please see the document attachment for a copy of letter circulated by Mrs McCourt to parents of students in Year 11. Download Attachment
Apr 2, 2019
Please see the document attachment for some handy guidance and treating common minor ailments and deciding if it's ok for your daughter to come into school. Download Attachment
Mar 22, 2019
We have received a notice from Merseyside Police about dangerous trespassing which can be found in the document attachment. Download Attachment