Important Information

The Autumn Term at Moulton School begins on Tuesday, 2nd September. Please be aware that our term dates are different from those listed on the West Northamptonshire Council website. For accurate term dates and a printable calendar for the 2025-26 academic year, visit our website at www.moultonschool.co.uk/dates

The school day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm. Students are welcome to arrive from 8am onwards, with the school library open and supervised from this time for quiet study.  Please ensure your child is not dropped off before 8am. Punctuality is crucial; students arriving in their first lesson after 8.50am will be marked late. Accumulating two or more late marks in a day will result in a detention. We recommend aiming for arrival between 8am and 8.40am to ensure a prompt start.

High attendance is essential for academic success, and we have set a target attendance rate of 98% or above for all students. There is a significant, proven link between regular attendance and achieving academic goals.

Please note, the school does not authorise term time holidays and will refer to the Local Authority (LA) for possible fines if a child is taken out of school for 5 consecutive days for a holiday.

Regarding sickness, only the first three absences in an academic year will be authorised. Subsequent absences will be unauthorised unless your child has an ongoing medical condition.

If your child is unwell, please inform us before 8.50am either by calling the absence line (01604 641600 - Select Option 2) or by emailing the Attendance Office at attendance@moultonschool.co.uk. It is important to use these specific contact methods to ensure your message is received and processed promptly.

We use SCOPay for processing online payments for school-related expenses like meals, trips, music tuition, and more. Our caterer, Impact Food Group, employs a cashless system, enhancing efficiency and quality of service. This technology does away with the need for students to carry cash. You can add money to your child's online account, which will be used for food and drink purchases.

You'll receive an email from SCOPay (donotreply@scopay.com) in late August with setup instructions. Note that account crediting starts from  1st September. Please use the SCOPay website or mobile app for transactions, as cash or cheques are not accepted.

For the cashless system, we're adopting an 'Opt In' policy for biometric registration, as per current legislation. If you prefer not to use biometrics, a 4-digit PIN can be assigned, though it's less secure and your child must remember and safeguard it.

Key Points:

• Email from SCOPay with a unique link and setup instructions arrives in early August.

• Account registration is available post-email, but crediting begins on the 1st September.

• Credits may take up to an hour to reflect in the account.

• A daily spend cap is optional; email scopay.support@moultonschool.co.uk to set one.

• The primary email on the Form 1 - Admissions Form will be used for correspondence.

Students can check their balance at two locations around the school.:

1. In the corridor by the quad.

2. In the main hall where food is served.

Please note initial communications regarding transition arrangements will only be sent to the parent/carer that made the application for the school place. These details will be passed to the school from Admissions at West Northamptonshire Council.  

From 1st September the contact details you provide on the Form 1 - Admissions Form are used for all communications. For day-to-day correspondence, including letters, we contact all individuals marked as having Parental Responsibility. These communications will be sent to your provided email address.

We communicate with parents and guardians electronically via email and text/SMS.  For this, we use SCOPay, the same system utilised for school meal payments. 

We understand the importance of being able to reach the right person quickly in emergencies or if your child is unwell. Therefore, you can provide multiple contact persons and prioritise them from 1 to 3, with 1 being the highest priority. We will always attempt to reach the priority 1 contact first in urgent situations. Please inform us of any special arrangements or notes you'd like us to keep in our system for your child's care.

In addition to SCOPay, we also utilise Go4Schools for specific notifications, such as detentions. Go4Schools enables you to receive push notifications through its mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This platform also provides access to your child’s attendance records and reports. For more information about Go4Schools and how to use it, please refer to the Go4Schools section of this page.

It is essential that all students arrive to school properly equipped to learn. Failure to have the correct equipment will be treated as failure to have the correct uniform, and will be sanctioned accordingly. The following items are compulsory for all students:

1.  School Planner (students are issued these on their first day of school)

2.  School bag (large enough for an A4 folder)

3.  A reading book (this can be borrowed from the school library)

4.  Pencil case, containing

• • Pen (black or blue)

  • Pencil

  • Eraser 

  • Ruler (30cm)

  • Green Pen (for corrections and improving work following staff feedback)

  • Scientific Calculator

The following items are advised, but not compulsory

• Pencil crayons

• Sharpener

• Compasses and Protractor

• Glue Stick

• Highlighter

5. PE Kit on days where you have PE (see uniform policy)

6. The correct books for lessons that day (if these have not been left with the class teacher)

7. For pupils with long hair a bobble (necessary for PE, Science and Design lessons where hair may need to be tied back for safety reasons).

Remember you are expected to look after your equipment and respect that of others. Wherever possible please also label your equipment so that if it is misplaced it can be returned. 

Free School Meals (FSM) are an important provision for eligible students, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals at school. For students transitioning from Primary to Secondary School, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will automatically transfer current FSM claims to Moulton School.  If your child didn’t claim FSMs at Primary School but you believe you may be eligible please apply online before your child starts at Moulton School.  Furthermore, if you have moved from a different county you will need to reapply through WNC. You can do this through the following link: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals.

Students can check their SCOPay account balances at two designated locations within the school:

1. In the corridor near the quad.

2. In the main hall where food is served.

It’s important to note that the FSM allowance is allocated daily and is separate from any funds you add to your child’s SCOPay account. The FSM allowance doesn’t reflect in the general balance but is solely for purchasing meals.

We recommend that students bring a refillable water bottle to school. Staying hydrated is essential for concentration and overall health, and they can easily refill their bottles at the cold water coolers located around the school.

Free School Meals - Holiday Food Vouchers

WNC provides holiday food vouchers for students who receive free school meals. This program is part of the Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

WNC are changing how they deliver these vouchers to make the process faster. Instead of sending them to the school first,  WNC would like to email the vouchers directly to you using the Huggg.me platform. 

To receive vouchers directly from WNC by email, please give WNC permission to use your email address by completing this short form. If WNC don't receive your permission, they'll continue to send the vouchers to the school for re-distribution. This process is slower. 

You can change your contact information or preferences anytime by emailing  hsffsm@WestNorthants.gov.uk

Parental Engagement with Go 4 Schools

Go 4 Schools provides parents online access to information about their children's education. Parents can access live data on assessment, attendance, homework and behaviour information as well as their child's timetable and progress reports. They have everything they need in one place and, crucially, what they see is in step with the latest information available within the school – not just a progress report from 6 weeks ago.

• 24/7 access to up to date information about their children's education, including target grades and attendance statistics. It isn't just a portal that allows them to download progress reports twice a year.

• See real-time, subject-specific assessment information with formative assessment and access course descriptions.

• See real-time behaviour information including praise points.

• View the homework set for your child

• Access progress reports online.

• View your child's timetable online.

• Notify the school of changes to their contact details.

• Support your child's independent learning with a clear view of homework set, due dates and homework content.

How Do I Register

New Parent/Guardian Setup - register from 2nd September 

Follow the instructions below to get started

1. Visit www.go4schools.com

2. Click Login > Parents Login button located in the top-right corner.

3. Click the First-Time User?

4. You must provide the same email address you have registered with the school for communications. Click New Password 

5. You will receive an email containing your login password from Go 4 Schools to the email address you provided.

6. At this point, you can sign in. Go 4 Schools will ask you to change your password on your first login.

Existing Parent/Guardian Setup 

Go 4 Schools will automatically add your child starting Moulton School to your existing account. You have the ability to switch between the children's accounts to see their associated data.

Go 4 Schools - Parent App Quick Start Guide

The GO 4 Schools Mobile App keeps you informed about any of your children who attend a school that subscribes to GO 4 Schools and ensures you can see how they are performing at school. 

The App currently allows you to: 

• View your child's timetable

• View your child's homework (including details of the homework set, attached documents and links to websites)

• View your child's attendance

You will also receive a summary of new homework tasks for your child at the end of the school day.

For more information please visit the Go 4 Schools Mobile App - Quick Start Guide for Parents

HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT THE MOULTON WAY

ASPIRE - Strive for Great Things

Respect- Safety- Co-operation - Positivity - Kindness 

Students + Parents + Staff= Success

Students - I will:

• attend school' regularly and on time

• wear my school uniform correctly and with pride

• bring the correct books and equipment

• do all my classwork and homework as well as I can, and hand it in on time

• always behave in a way which is in line with our values

• always treat school staff with respect and courtesy

• respect the school environment and keep it free from litter

• make full use of the opportunities available at school

• promote the good name of Moulton School by behaving well on activities outside school, and while travelling to or from school

• let a member of staff know if I have any worries, about myself, my school work, or others

Parents/Guardians - I will:

• ensure our child attends school regularly and on time, and in the correct uniform

• telephone the school before 8.50am on each day of absence to notify the school if our child is ill or cannot attend

• avoid, wherever possible, making medical appointments during the school day

• not take holidays during the school term

• actively support our child through the u􀀍e of Go4Schools and Show My Homework

• take an active and encouraging interest in our child's work, and ensure that any homework set is completed to a high standard and on tinie

• encourage our child to make the full use of the opportunities available at school

• support the school's Positive Behaviour Policy, and any sanctions imposed in line with this

• let the school know of any concerns or problems that might affect our child

• always treat school staff with respect and courtesy

The School - We will:

• provide a safe, well ordered and caring environment

• promote and model behaviour in line with our school values, treating others with respect and courtesy

• create effective learning opportunities, assess progress, and provide appropriate feedback

• support each student in reaching their potential, growing as a person, and succeeding in. public examinations

• encourage participation in a wide range of activities

• provide regular reports, reflecting behaviour, engagement and progress

• respond quickly to any concerns

• inform parents at an early stage of any concerns we may have (e.g. attendance, work, behaviour) so that we can work together to find a solution

Independent Locker Solutions (ILS) provides lockers for Moulton School & Science College students. 

The lockers are owned by ILS and are available for students to rent on an annual basis. Rental costs are £25 per year allowing use from September through to July.  We recommend waiting until your child has been told their form group (7th July - transition day) so that you can book a locker closer to their form room. 

Please note all bookings terminate at the end of the school year in July. We apologise but there is no discount for lockers booked late in the year.

The locker size is as follows:

• Height:  595mm, Width:   300mm, Depth:   450mm

REBOOKING PERIOD  - Existing lockers can be rebooked (where applicable) during May every year.

NEW BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER - will be available online from 12pm on 6th June. Please visit the ILS website and enter the school name for specific booking dates & times

Lockers are subject to availability please book early to avoid disappointment.

All available lockers are shown online

All rentals are subject to ILS' terms and conditions which are available during the booking process. 

Please note ILS are a separate entity from the school. All locker queries should be directed to ILS, not the school. Lockers cannot be reserved or booked via telephone. The booking process is online only.

At our school, we offer a variety of nutritious and exciting meals to suit all tastes and dietary needs. From hearty traditional favourites like roast dinners and fish and chips, to vibrant vegetarian and vegan options, there's something for everyone. Our menu changes weekly, offering students fresh, balanced meals made from quality ingredients. Whether you're after a quick bite or a full meal, you'll find a delicious choice every day.

• Click here to view our full menu

• Click here to view our individual items menu

• Click here to view our cold drinks menu

Breakfast Offerings: Our canteen provides a classic breakfast selection, including options like Bacon or Sausage Baps, Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, and a Fruit Platter. We also have an Instant Coffee, Tea, and Juice Station for a refreshing start to the day.

Lunchtime Delights: For lunch, students can choose from a wide variety of dishes. Our menu rotates weekly, offering meals such as Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous, Beef Lasagne with Garden Salad, and Chip Shop-style Fish and Chips. We also provide vegetarian and vegan options like Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tagine and Goan Potato & Spinach Curry.

Special Dietary Requirements: Understanding the diverse needs of our students, we offer both halal and non-halal options. Our vegetarian and vegan recipes are approved by the Vegetarian Society, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all dietary practices.

Healthy and Hydrating Options: To promote healthy eating habits, our canteen offers a selection of salads, fresh fruit salad, and hydration stations. We encourage students to explore the range of nutritious choices available.

We take pride in our commitment to providing quality, varied, and enjoyable meal options for our students.

Digital technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people, both within schools and outside school. These technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and stimulate awareness of context to promote effective learning. Young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.

The forms for both the Pupil and Parent/Guardian Acceptable Use Policies need to be completed in order to use the internet and computer systems within the school. This is all contained within the Admission Form.

Alternatively, you may fill in a printed copy of the policy and return to the school. This can be found on the Supporting Documents page.

Any student (years 7 - 11) who uses a mobile phone or electronic device (including smartwatches) without permission, or whose mobile phone goes off in school, will have the phone or device confiscated. (Note: The sight of earphones will result in the confiscation of the phone/electronic device).

The school operates a ‘See it, Hear it, Take it’ policy. This will simply mean that the phone will be confiscated if it is seen or heard in school grounds (including phones visible in pockets), or if earphones are seen (whether or not the earphones are actually in-ears at the time).

This restriction is in place at all times between 8.45 am and 3.15 pm. Phones should be turned off and put out of sight by the first bell, and not accessed again until after students have left their final lesson of the day.

It is the responsibility of each student to have a paper copy of his/her timetable. Should a student need to check Go4Schools for any reason then he/she must do this with the permission of, and whilst being supervised by, a member of staff.

Occasionally, a teacher may wish a class to use their mobile phones for a learning activity. The teacher will make clear when this is the case. All phones must then be switched off and placed out of sight when the activity is complete.

Confiscation of Phones
If a member of staff asks a student to hand across his/her phone, then the student is expected to immediately comply with this instruction. 

Any student who refuses to hand his/her phone to the member of staff who asks for it will be placed out of circulation for the rest of the day, and also placed in Internal Exclusion the following day for defiance.  The student will also be immediately referred to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher. Any student who then continues to refuse to hand his/her phone over will receive a fixed-term exclusion of 2 days. 

Confiscation – First Occasion in an Academic Year
The student may collect his/her phone at the end of the day.

Confiscation – Second Occasion in an Academic Year
The phone will only be returned to parents/carers.

Please refer to our Positive Behaviour Policy for more information.

The local authority are responsible for providing school transport and will not provide transport from Northampton town. The only way to get a bus pass is through an application from the local authority (see www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-travel-assistance)

School Buses from the linked villages

Students that live in the following  linked villages are eligible for free school transport - Althorp, Boughton, Brixworth, Buckton Fields, Chapel Brampton, Church Brampton, Hannington, Harlestone, Holcot, Old, Pitsford, Scaldwell, Upper Harlestone and Walgrave. 

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) send all the bus passes to Moulton School and we give these out to students on the first day of the Autumn term. As new passes are issued each academic year, all students will be able to travel without a pass on the first morning. 

If your child was allocated a late school place, after the initial allocation on 1st March, you will need to apply for a bus pass on line. www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-travel-assistance. You must contact WNC to arrange a bus pass. The school can not arrange this on your behalf.

Please note WNC no longer accept paper applications.

Public Buses

WNC does not provide free transport from Northampton. If you live in Northampton, you are responsible for arranging transport for your child. There are public buses from some areas but please note not all routes stop in Moulton Village and the times the public buses run may not fit in with the school day. You will need to check with individual providers to see if there is a suitable bus service from where you live. 

Cycling
Please do not apply for a bike permit until 5th September. Passes will be issued w/c 15th September.  The link will be made available from 5th September.  

In recent years, we've seen an increase in the number of students cycling to school. This not only promotes independence but also ensures valuable physical exercise. However, it is crucial to balance this with the safety and wellbeing of our students but also other drivers and pedestrians. 

To manage this effectively and maintain a safe environment, the school governors have introduced a new cycling permit system. This requires the following...

Parental Consent and Permit: Parents are required to complete a Google Form before their child cycles to school, providing consent and acknowledging the school's cycling policy. Once this consent is received, the school will issue a credit card-sized bike permit to the student. It is mandatory for students to carry this permit and present it upon request. Notably, bike passes do not require annual renewal. The permit remains valid for the entirety of the student's enrollment at the school.

The permit will be free in the first instance and will grant the cyclist permission to store their bike in the allocated cycle shed on the school site. If a permit is lost, then there will be a replacement fee of £5. You will be contacted should your child fail to provide a valid permit. Should this continue, your child may be asked to arrive at school without their bike until a permit has been produced.

Helmet Requirement: All students cycling to school must wear a suitable cycle helmet. The helmet must be worn throughout the journey, both to and from school.

Cyclists without a helmet will be subject to the following sanctions:

• 1st occasion – Student may borrow a loan helmet (if available), from reception to be returned the following day. Parents to be advised by email.

• 2nd occasion – Pastoral staff to call home for your child to be collected.

• 3rd occasion - Pastoral staff will call home to ask you to collect your child and they will be banned from bringing a bike to school for a period of time. All students are expected to wear their helmet and show staff on duty their cycle permits each day,

Cycling with Care: Students are expected to cycle responsibly and with respect for themselves and others. This includes adhering to road safety rules and being mindful of pedestrians and other cyclists.

Bike Storage: Due to limited space, only students with a valid cycling permit can store their bikes in the school bike sheds. Students without a permit will not be permitted to use the bike storage facilities, and parents will be contacted to collect the bike if their child continues to cycle to school without the necessary consent and permit.

Securing Bicycles: We recommend using a bike lock. Bicycles can be secured in our bike sheds, providing an added layer of security.

Our aim is to encourage cycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport, while ensuring the safety of all our students. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines.

The permit, provided free of charge, will feature the student's name and photograph.  However, until our school photographer has taken the necessary photos, we will be unable to issue physical cards. In the interim, electronic consent received by the school will suffice until the physical permits are distributed.

Car

If students are being dropped off by car we ask that you do not drive up Pound Lane please due to the congestion with the school buses.

Walking

If students are walking to and from school please explain the importance of walking sensibly and showing respect for themselves and others. Some of the paths in the village are quite narrow so they need be aware of traffic and road safety.

Moulton School uniform can be purchased from Stevensons, 40-42 Abington Square Northampton. Please see flyer for current opening times and order options.

• Online  www.stevensons.co.uk - You can select home delivery or opt for click and collect.

• Appointments Information  - New starters are encouraged to book an appointment through the Stevensons website. Please see the videos below on how to register an account, and on how to book and cancel an appointment. 

• How to Book and Cancel an Appointment

• How to Register Online

• Price List - Price list produced by Stevensons.  

• Uniform Policy - Please refer to the school uniform policy for a complete list of acceptable items of clothing.

Please note girls must wear tailored black trousers (straight or bootcut) or the Moulton school tartan skirt. 

Each year group is identified by a colour and must wear the appropriate coloured tie. Year 7 September 2025 will have GREEN as their year colour so will need the maroon and green striped tie. 

Jewellery

Students are not allowed to wear jewellery in school apart from discreet studs in a piercing which must be removed for PE. If your child needs to wear an item of jewellery for medical or religious reasons then please let us know. Watches are permitted with the exception of smart watches.

PE Kit

Refer to our uniform policy for a complete list of PE items. 

The PE kit should be brought in in a clearly named drawstring bag.

Please note that all jewellery, including piercings and body modifications, must be removed for PE. Failure to do so for any reason will be treated as defiance. Thus any new piercing should be done at the beginning of the summer holiday, and be removable by the beginning of the autumn term.