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School Information

Parents and Carers:

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Redwood School values strong relationships with parents, carers, and families, offering various ways to engage, such as half-termly groups, the PTA, and parent governor roles. They appreciate feedback and support families through peer-to-peer groups and external professionals. The PTA helps with school events and fundraising, while parent governors participate in key meetings and represent families.

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Parent/Carer Governor Role:

  • Responsibilities: Develop school strategy, hold leadership accountable, oversee finances, and engage with the community.

  • Expectations: Remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and undergo training.

  • Eligibility: Open to all parents/carers of registered pupils.

 

For more information, contact Justin at justin.axon@redwood-school.com or call 01706 750815.​

School Uniform Policy:

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Black sweatshirt or cardigan (with school logo)

White polo shirt or white shirt (school logo optional)

Black trousers / jog pants/ black skirts

Black shoes / trainer

 

Redwood PE Kit must consist of:

- Red T-Shirt or Polo Shirt (Redwood badge optional but no other big logos or pictures etc.)

- Black Shorts, Joggers or Leggings

Appropriate footwear (Trainers or pumps)

- Lightweight jacket and/or plain hoodie/jumper for bad weather (No oversized hoodies or jackets allowed during PE lessons)

- Your child should attend school in their PE kit on the day of their lesson and are not required to bring school uniform.

 

Redwood Swimming Kit must consist of;

Swimming shorts that end above the knee or Swimming trunks or Swimming costume

Towel and Toiletries

 

•Please note that boys and girls do swim together and so we do allow for students to wear a t-shirt over their swimming kit if preferred for modesty/confidence purposes. 

•Wet suits are permitted for those who need to wear them but must be thin to prevent overheating.

•If your child requires any further protective wear such as Swim Pants or Swim Nappies these must be provided by the family.

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All branded school uniform is available to buy from Monkhouse - website here: 

Redwood Secondary School (URN-135202) - School (monkhouse.com)

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If you would like to view any second hand uniforms for your child, please contact school and we are able to provide this for you (limited supply).

Student Leave of Absence Form:

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Parents/carers of pupils at Redwood Secondary school may make an application during term time to request leave of absence, please be aware of the following:

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  • Each request will be looked at individually and this will depend on your child’s attendance taking into consideration the government guidelines which state that a student attendance should be 95% or above.

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Click here to download a copy of the form, or alternatively pick up a paper copy from the school reception. 

Bistro Menu:

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The bistro lunch menu changes on a 3 week basis.

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The price of school meal changes annually, from September 2024 the price of a school meal will be £3, a total of £15 per week. We are a cashless school so payments are only accepted via Arbor, our parent communication app.

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If you have any issues with making a payment, please get in touch and we can help you. 

Email, office@redwood-school.com or phone 01706 750815

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To view the menu click here.

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