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Homework Club for the January term is now open on Arbor for booking

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Fitzjohns Community Food project is self-referral so people can turn up when they are open and register to become a member.

Although they do prefer it if people can email or call first so they can give them some information. Their opening times are Mondays (we will be closed on the 29th of December) from 12.30-2.30pm. They offer 6 weeks free support, then after that they ask for a £3.50 contribution per week. The contribution includes a food shop (worth between £25-£30), hot food and drinks from the community cafe and access to their Community Navigator who can work with people 1-2-1 to check they are receiving all the support they are entitled to.They are at Christ Church, Prince Edwards Road, Lewes BN7 1BL

If you contact Chailey School we may be able to refer for you and you may be allocated some extra support

Open Mondays 12.30-2.30pm Christ Church, Prince Edward’s Road, Lewes, BN7 1BL, East Sussex

fitzjohnsfoodbank@gmail.com | 07395 156873

Landport Foodbank - families from this area of Lewes can be referred by Chailey School.

A referral is not necessary to access Lewes Community Fridge. The Fridge is open to anyone and everyone- all are welcome.

They can be found in Lewes Town hall kitchen (access via Fisher St) on Saturday mornings between 10.30am and 12. There is usually a que. They will be open as usual over the Christmas period.

Find them on facebook- just search for Lewes Community Fridge .

Lewes Community Fridge Team. Lewes Town Hall Kitchen, Market Lane . lewescommunityfridge@gmail.com

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Me & Mind - East Sussex Mental Health Support Team

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Me & Mind - East Sussex Mental Health Support Team

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Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support

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Working with online experts, we’re here to provide parent, carers and professionals with advice and support to keep children safe online

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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Chailey. Full information on the website.

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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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Copies of communications sent to our families can be found on the website.

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School Calendar (What’s On) - Chailey School

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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)

SENDCO@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SLT SURGERY

(Friday after school)

srodd@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

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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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Sign up on Parentpay

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We are looking at the opportunity to host a weekly dance club at Chailey School. If you have any interest please complete the attached form.

Contemporary/Jazz Dance Club – Fill out form

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Parental Consultation Regarding our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy

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Parental Consultation Regarding our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy

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Dear Chailey families

Relationships and Sex Education is compulsory in all secondary schools. As part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that meets these new requirements and the needs of our pupils, we are updating our RSE policy and curriculum.

We are now consulting with all stakeholders, including parents, staff, and governors, on our proposed approach. This process is vital to ensuring that our RSE provision is age-appropriate, relevant to our school community's values, and reflects what pupils need to know to be healthy and safe in their relationships and the wider world, now and in the future.

While the content we must teach is largely determined by statutory guidance, the consultation allows you to share your views on when and how certain topics are covered, and your feedback will be genuinely reflected upon.

Consultation Details

We invite you to participate in the following way:

Review the Draft Policy and Curriculum: The draft RSE policy and our curriculum plan (indicating topics and age groups) is available on our school website at https://www.chaileyschool.org/chailey-life/subjects/pshe

Resources: Some of these are identified in the curriculum documents; others are largely protected from sharing here by copyright arrangements. Please do contact the PSHE Subject Leads, Mrs Lowe and Ms Bray, via email at jlowe@chaileyschool.org or mbray@chaileyschool.org if you wish to discuss these further.

Submit Feedback: Please share your views, suggestions, or questions regarding the proposed RSE policy and curriculum. You can provide feedback via the online feedback form at RSE Parent Consultation – Fill out form

Time-frame: This parental consultation is open from Friday 12th December and will close at 3pm on Friday 9tth January 2026.

If you have any immediate queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Holt

Headteacher

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Chailey Art Department are thrilled to share that Year 11 artwork and photography has been selected to feature in an upcoming Art Exhibition at the Marine Workshops, Newhaven from Tuesday 6th January to Thursday 8th January. This is a public art exhibition and  a wonderful recognition of their creativity and effort, and we are excited to celebrate this achievement.

To mark this occasion, we have arranged a trip for Year 11 students to visit the Marine Workshops, where they will view their own work displayed as part of the exhibition.  As part of the event on 8th January, there will be a Prize-Giving Ceremony attended by local dignitaries, celebrating the outstanding work of our students.  There will also be an opportunity to vote online or in person for your favourite student artwork.  Follow @chaileyartdepartment for more news on how to vote.

We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements and look forward to sharing this special day with them on 8th January.

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Please sign up to receive a tour of our school with Head Teacher Paul Holt

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This week it has been a pleasure to celebrate the progress and dedication of Year 8 students who have been following the Lexia programme. Three times a week, students have been working on three key areas of Literacy; comprehension, word study and grammar. It has been really brilliant to see how much the students have progressed through the programme. We celebrated with a small party for each group, enjoying some treats and congratulating each other. Each student could choose a book from a wonderful selection chosen by our Librarian, Larissa Spooner. Happy reading!

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St Mary’s Church was filled with warmth, music and festive spirit as families, friends and members of the wider community gathered for a truly lovely carol concert.

The evening opened with the school orchestra, whose confident and expressive performance immediately set the tone. Their playing provided a rich musical backdrop throughout the concert and beautifully accompanied many of the carols, showcasing the dedication and talent of the young musicians.

The school choir followed with a selection of traditional carols sung with enthusiasm and clear enjoyment.

Interwoven with the music were a series of thoughtful and beautifully delivered readings. These moments of reflection added depth and meaning to the evening, reminding everyone of the true spirit of the season.

A particular highlight of the concert was the Community Choir, made up of both staff and students. Their performance captured the heart of the event, symbolising togetherness and shared celebration. Seeing different generations singing side by side was a powerful reminder of the strong sense of community within the school.

The school would like to extend sincere thanks to Rev Paul Mundy and the team at St Mary’s Church for hosting the concert and for their warm welcome and generous support, which helped make the evening such a special occasion. Thanks also to the Friends of Chailey School for serving festive refreshments. Special thanks are also due to Mr Baxter, Head of Music, whose dedication, leadership and enthusiasm were central to the success of the concert. It was an evening that celebrated not only musical talent, but also collaboration, reflection and community spirit — a wonderful start to the season for all who attended.

Happy Christmas

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In assemblies this week, our students have been treated to a staff pantomime, much to everyone’s delight. Packed full of jokes, laughter and plenty of fun — including special appearances by the one and only "King Holtimus" — the performances have brought smiles all round. It has been a wonderful way to end the term, creating shared moments of joy and laughter and making the final week truly memorable for students and staff alike.

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Year 11 Parents Evening - Thursday 15th January 3.30pm

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Year 11 Parents Evening - Thursday 15th January 3.30pm

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Year 11 Progress Report & Trial Exam Results December 2025

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Book your place here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chailey-school-120764219222

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Year 9 Options Evening 5.30pm Thursday 29th January 2026

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Year 9 Options Evening 5.30pm Thursday 29th January 2026

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Year 9 Parents Evening - Thursday 12th February 2026 3.30pm

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Year 9 Parents Evening - Thursday 12th February 2026 3.30pm

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Dear Chailey Families,

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. As this term draws to a close, I want to thank you all for your support. We are so fortunate to have the community that we do, and I know the success of the young people in our care rests on our ability to work together for their best interests.

This week has seen such highlights including the beautiful carol concert on Tuesday evening at Newick Church, as well as a very different type of entertainment with the staff panto!

Today I was able to host a prize draw of 30 prizes for students who have attended every Friday this term- well done to all involved.

Once again, we hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break, and we look forward to seeing all students on Monday 5th January.

Merry Christmas,
Mr Holt