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Add new guardians and contacts for your child on the Parent Portal and Parent App

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This article explains how primary guardians can add new guardians and contacts for their child using the Parent Portal or Parent App. It details the steps to view the child’s profile, add new conta…

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School Photo Day - Wednesday 15th October 2025

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School Photo Day - Wednesday 15th October 2025

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All students should attend school on this day in formal school uniform - not PE kit.

Consent will need to be given via Arbor for students to have their photo taken.

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Seeing and updating my child’s information on the Parent Portal or Parent App

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The Student Profile on the Parent Portal gives you an overview of the student’s personal details. To get to the student profile select the green View Student Profile button. Notices and consents…

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School Calendar (What’s On) - Chailey School

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca…

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TO REPORT YOUR CHILD ABSENT DUE TO ILLNESS OR A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT

·         Log into Arbor

·         Navigate to 'Quick Actions' and click - this is usually in the top left of the screen

·         Click 'Attendance'

·         Click 'Log Absence'

·         Enter the reason for absence

·         Click 'Log Absence'

FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

office@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SEND SURGERY

(Friday Mornings)

srodd@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SLT SURGERY

(Friday after school)

srodd@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

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Chailey is a thriving, successful school set in rural Sussex, just north of Lewes, and within easy reach of Brighton and Haywards Heath. We are proud of our traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning.

Staff are friendly, dedicated and supportive; our students are happy and proud to be part of the school. We have a very low level of staff turnover because we are kind and supportive to each other. Chailey is a school where teachers and students can thrive. Of course, working in a school is demanding and all of our staff are hard-working and go above and beyond to support our young people.

Visitors to Chailey School often comment on the calm teaching environment and fantastic relationships between students and teachers.

We had our last Ofsted visit in January 2022 which we were very pleased with.

The Ofsted report contained comments such as:

'This is a kind school. The school's values of kindness, resilience, independence and creativity permeate everything.'

'Welfare and wellbeing are high priorities in this small rural community school.'

'Pupils are knowledgeable about diversity including Black history and gender equality, sexual orientation and gender identity. Pupils respect different ethnicities and cultures. They value the different contributions that everyone makes.'

'The curriculum is designed well to meet the needs and aspirations of all pupils including the most able.'

'Leaders and governors are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Parents and guardians speak enthusiastically about the school.'

We believe that this is a very strong foundation from which to aspire to excellence in everything we do.

Current Vacancies
Student Support Manager
We are looking to recruit an additional Student Support Manager to increase capacity in this area of the school. This is an important role in the school and you will be able to make a real difference to the welfare and wellbeing of our students. Our Student Support Managers work under the direction of a Head of Year, to offer support and care for one year group of our students. At Chailey School we value our staff. We know that we are can only look after the youngsters in our care if we look after ourselves and each other too. By joining our staff, you will be part of a supportive network of colleagues that value each other. We have four other Student Support Manager in school and all of them will support and help you.

Full details on this role can be found in the application pack.

We would be very happy to offer an informal chat and tour to any prospective applicants. Just contact us by emailing Serena Rodd, PA to the Head Teacher srodd@chaileyschool.org

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca..

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Success in Year 11 Evening - 5.30pm Wednesday 8th October

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Success in Year 11 Evening - 5.30pm Wednesday 8th October

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We look forward to welcoming families and students

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Open Events

These events are open to Year 10 & 11 students.

We encourage Year 11 students to visit at least two colleges in advance of applications being made.  Application deadlines vary, but many are by end of December this year, so please do your best to make time to attend open events at any college you are considering.

For information about colleges, open events, apprenticeships and much more, visit the Careers & Work-Related Learning Padlet.

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Lewes Castle & Anne of Cleves House, Lewes: These two historic properties are offering free admission on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14. Lewes Castle is a Norman castle with a distinctive keep and zig-zag steps, offering great views of the town.

Harvest Festival & Barn Dance, The Five Bells, Chailey: On Saturday, September 13, The Five Bells is hosting a free, family-friendly community event. You'll find a vintage tractor and vehicle exhibition, tractor trailer rides for the kids, live music, and craft stalls.

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge: Bodiam Castle is offering free entry as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14. This iconic medieval ruin is surrounded by a perfect moat, and families can explore its towers and grounds.

Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead: This Arts and Crafts-era home and garden is offering free entry to the house and garden on Saturday, September 13. It's a unique opportunity to explore the beautifully preserved interiors and then wander through the stunning hillside gardens and estate, seeing a prime example of late-Victorian design and craftsmanship.

Shoreham Fort, Shoreham-by-Sea: On Saturday, September 13, Shoreham Fort will be "bringing history to life." This is an excellent option for families interested in military history. The event features military vehicles, living history groups, and a chance to experience a World War One trench and an air raid shelter. It provides a hands-on, immersive look at the fort's past.

For more information and to find other events in the area, I encourage you to visit the official Heritage Open Days website at: heritageopendays.org.uk

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Every September some 40,000 volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all of which are FREE to explore.

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Could we please remind our families to park legally and considerately Thank you

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Careers Fair

We warmly invite parents and carers of students in Years 9, 10 and 11 to attend our Careers Fair from 12:45 to 13:25hrs.

Please arrange to meet your child at Reception, where they will accompany you to the Sports Hall.

For safeguarding reasons, we kindly ask that all attendees confirm their attendance in advance by emailing gwickens@chaileyschool.org. Unfortunately, we may not be able to admit parents or carers who arrive without prior notice.