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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

Only in exceptional circumstances will requests for access be considered. If you believe your circumstances warrant an exception, please write to the Head Teacher (srodd@chaileyschool.org) outlining the reasons for your request. Any permission granted will be at the Head Teacher's discretion.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success. You'll be working in a team full of fantastic people as a Kitchen Assistant. Undertake basic food preparation Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment Assist as an when required with the loading or unloading of deliveries & supply vehicles Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Kitchen Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn.

We are looking for 1 position- 20 hours, Monday- Friday term time only. Pro rate wage £12.71 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £12.71 per hour

For further enquiries please email:

u72904@compass-group.co.uk

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Chailey School has been awarded £1,500 through the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, the highest grant available.

The award was made following a public vote in local Tesco stores, where customers chose projects they felt would have the greatest impact on their communities. Voting took place between 28 April and 31 July 2026, with millions of votes cast across the UK.

As in the past two years, the funding will be used to enhance our careers programme and provide students with valuable opportunities to explore future education and career pathways. In particular, it will help fund our Open Doors careers visits, delivered in partnership with the East Sussex Careers Hub, enabling students to visit employers, workplaces and training providers to gain first-hand insight into the world of work. The grant will also support careers guidance activities that help students make informed decisions about their post-16 options.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Tesco and Groundwork for their generous support and for providing funding opportunities that make such a positive difference to young people.

Most importantly, we would like to thank our parents, carers, staff, students and members of the wider school community who took the time to vote for our project. Your support helped us secure the maximum award available, and this funding will have a lasting impact on the opportunities we can offer our students.

Please ensure photo consent is applied on Arbor. We are unable to allow students to be photographed without consent

Further details on this event will follow

Further details will follow

At Chailey School, we subscribe to Unifrog, an excellent online careers platform that supports ALL students in KS3 & KS4 to plan their education and career paths. It offers a wide range of tools and resources to help students explore subjects, careers, and post-16 options.

Click on the link below to watch a short video to give you some more information about Unifrog and how it can help students - https://www.unifrog.org/know-how/1561

We encourage you to explore Unifrog with your child. The Careers and Subjects libraries are particularly engaging - students can search by subject or hobby to discover related careers and study options.

Unifrog also helps students to:

• Discover interests through quizzes

• Set academic and career goals

• Draft CVs and personal statements

• Track achievements and aspirations

• Find apprenticeships and FE courses

• Access activities like online courses and webinars

• Collaborate with teachers on applications and references

All students have access to their own personalised Unifrog account. Students need to use their school email address to login and the password they set up. If they have forgotten this, then they need to use the 'Reset Password' option.

Parents can also set up an account that will link to your child's account - please go to www.Unifrog.org/parent and click on the link on the right-hand side.  Please register with the email address that is linked to your child's Arbor account.

Unifrog Journey: From “Who am I?” in Year 7 to “What next?” in Year 11

🟢 Year 7 – Who am I? (Quizzes & Careers Library)
🔵 Year 8 – What jobs are out there? (Subjects & Career Profiles)
🟡 Year 9 – What should I choose? (Options & Subject Exploration)
🟠 Year 10 – What are my post-16 options? (Courses & Skills)
🔴 Year 11 – Where am I going next? (Applications, CVs & Apprenticeships)

Any questions, please email gwickens@chaileyschool.org

Don't forget to check out the Careers Padlet for information about post 16 options, colleges, work experience, apprenticeships and much more!

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping young people make informed choices about their future. To help us better understand how we can support families, we are inviting you to complete the Your Child's Future questionnaire.

The survey explores parents' and carers' confidence in discussing careers, understanding post-16 and post-18 options, and awareness of the careers support available at Chailey School. Your feedback will help us strengthen our careers programme and ensure we provide the information and guidance that families need.

We would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire using the QR code below. Thank you for your support.

Representatives from all of our local colleges were joined by employers, apprenticeship providers and training organisations, giving students the chance to ask questions, gather information and learn more about the routes available to them. From A Levels, vocational qualifications and T Levels to apprenticeships and employment opportunities, there was something to interest every student.

We were also pleased to offer a quiet session from 10.00am to 10.30am, enabling students who benefit from a calmer environment to engage with exhibitors and conversations at their own pace.

Events such as our Careers Fair play an important role in helping young people make informed decisions about their future. Speaking directly to employers and education providers helps students broaden their horizons, challenge assumptions, develop confidence and gain a better understanding of the qualifications, skills and experiences needed for different career paths. These conversations can be invaluable in helping students identify opportunities they may not have previously considered.

A huge thank you goes to all of the exhibitors who generously gave their time to support our students, and to the members of staff who helped with the planning, organisation and smooth running of the event. Their support ensured that students were able to gain the maximum benefit from this valuable experience.

We hope that students left the event feeling inspired, informed and excited about the many opportunities available to them as they begin planning their next steps.

Gail Wickens
Careers & Work-Related Learning Coordinator

The girls enjoyed getting involved, learning new football skills and working together as a team. There was plenty of energy, enthusiasm and, most importantly, lots of fun!

The club is open to girls of all abilities and aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment where everyone can build confidence, make new friends and enjoy playing football.

We’re looking forward to seeing the club grow and watching the girls develop their skills over the coming weeks!

Six teams attended the event, providing an afternoon of highly competitive netball and showcasing an impressive standard of play across all matches. The tournament gave players the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, teamwork and determination against strong opposition from across the area.

While the results did not fall in Chailey's favour, Mrs Maynard was extremely proud of the sportsmanship, resilience and effort shown by the Year 10 team throughout the tournament. There were some outstanding individual performances, particularly from Jess, whose excellent defending under pressure helped keep opposition attacks at bay. Chloe also worked tirelessly in the centre third, applying tight marking and slowing the progress of opposing teams with her intelligent defensive play.

The tournament winners were Heathfield, who remained unbeaten throughout the competition and scored heavily in each of their matches. However, a determined and resilient Chailey side saved one of their best performances for their final game, working hard to score three goals against the eventual champions. Special congratulations go to Phoebe, whose fabulous shooting contributed all three goals against an excellent Heathfield team.

The team should be proud of their efforts and the positive attitude they displayed throughout the afternoon. We look forward to seeing their continued progress over the season.

Our students have had a brilliant week and enjoyed some fine weather outside with their friends during break and lunch. 

Last night we hosted Open Evening and had record numbers of visitors. We want to thank all student volunteers who put on a brilliant show and represented the very best that Chailey has to offer.

This bulletin is packed with sporting events and extra-curricular activities, and we hope you enjoy reading it.

All best wishes,

Mr Holt