Dear Parent/Carer,

We are writing to advise you that we are changing our management information system for pupil data with effect from 24th February 2025 when Go4Schools will be replaced with Bromcom. We have decided to make this change in order to consolidate some of our processes and systems and believe that there will be longer term benefits for pupils, parents and staff.

Parent/carer access to the system will be via the Bromcom parental module called My Child at School (MCAS) as a web page or the App. Login in details will be provided in due course.

Implementing a new system in a school is a significant task and we will be taking our time in releasing different modules to you as we ensure that the system is functioning as we would expect. Please bear with us as we go through this process. Our focus in the first couple of weeks will be on attendance, absence notifications, safeguarding, recording behaviour and ensuring a smooth transition to the new system. 

Over the coming months we hope to begin sharing information with you via MCAS on the aspects below:

• Attendance 
• Behaviour
• Detentions
• Progress and reports
• Timetables
• Exam timetables and results
• Data collection form to update school of changes
• Parental consent 
• Payments
• Clubs and Trips
• Communications

You will lose access to Go4Schools on 23rd February 2025 and therefore you may wish to consider downloading copies of your child’s reports and other information in advance of that date. Please see the guide in Appendix A at the end of this letter. We will still have access to the data in school and some of this information will be transferred into Bromcom. 

Yours sincerely

Jonathan Firth

Principal

Appendix A - Downloading reports

Clicking on the reports button on the left hand side of the screen; you will see any reports for the current year - click on one and then select ‘view report as PDF’. You can then download the report or print it out. To access reports from previous years, select the Year from the link just below your child’s name on the main pupil page. 

If you wish to keep copies of any other information you can right click on a page and either print it or save it as a PDF.

Dear Parent / Carer

As we wrap up another successful week at #TeamRushden, I’m excited to share some of the highlights and updates with you.

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve successfully recruited a new Food Technology teacher who will be joining us after the Easter holiday. This marks an exciting step forward for the Creative Arts Faculty, and we look forward to welcoming them to our team.

Our Ethos Leader, Mr. Noblett, delivered inspiring assemblies this week focusing on Martin Luther King Day. He highlighted Dr. King’s incredible legacy of peaceful resistance and the lasting change it can create. Students were reminded of the powerful message: “The time is always right to do what is right”. 

On Tuesday, Year 9 students participated in a special day centered on Building Healthy Relationships. The day began with a thought-provoking performance by an external theatre group and was followed by interactive workshops led by guest speakers. Feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive, with students demonstrating exceptional engagement and maturity. Well done, Year 9!

After school on Tuesday, Miss. Burrows, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Brainwood, and student volunteers, hosted an information evening for parents and students about the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This exciting program helps students develop essential life skills, build confidence, and grow personally. Students interested in participating are encouraged to speak with Miss. Burrows for more details.

A big thank-you to the parents of Year 11 students for attending last night’s Progress Evening. This event provided valuable guidance for students as they prepare for their upcoming BTEC and GCSE exams.

To support our students further, we are reintroducing the Passport to Prom initiative. By attending a set number of core and non-core subject revision sessions after school (Period 6), students can earn a discount on their Prom ticket. For those not attending Prom, an alternative gift voucher will be offered.

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you all a restful weekend as we prepare for another week of exciting opportunities!

Yours sincerely,

Mr J Firth

Principal