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Contents contribution to the life of the School
1 Newton Prep Mission Statement
An Overview
entrance examinations
Facilities
Curriculum
2 Provision for Children of High Ability equips the children for life in the future.
Special Educational Needs
Pastoral Care
Child Protection An Overview
Pupil Well-being Newton Prep is a preparatory school for boys and girls
Extra-Curricular Activities between the ages of 3 and 13, which comfortably and securely
Special Events
Educational Visits and Residential Expeditions accommodates over 600 pupils from Nursery to Year 8. The
Parental Involvement school prepares children for entry to senior schools at the ages
School Partnerships of 11 and 13. Newtonians, when they leave, go to a wide variety
3 Governance & Management of distinguished senior schools, both day and boarding.
Inspection
Open Days & Parent Tours The school has no religious affiliation. Entry to Newton Prep
Admissions Information is selective but, where possible, Newton Prep is committed to
Admission to the Nursery offering places to younger siblings. Two nursery classes lead
Admission to Reception onto four classes in the Reception and in each year up to Year
Admission into Years 3-7
4 Honorary Scholarships and Means-Tested Top-up Bursaries 6. Class sizes only ever exceed 20 in the most exceptional
Senior School Entry circumstances. The school operates two classes in each of
Leavers’ Scholarships and Awards Years 7 and 8.
5 Destination Schools
6 School Council
Contacting the School Facilities
7 Policies & Provision of Information First-time visitors to the school are invariably impressed by the
School Staff scale and range of our facilities and by the wide open outdoor
9 School Day Information
Newton Prep Term Dates spaces enjoyed by the children.
Tuition Fees and Extras Newton Prep occupies an early 20th-century elementary school
Extra Curricular Activities and Tuition building, which has been extensively remodelled internally, and
10 Terms and Conditions
behind which stands a modern extension containing classrooms,
This booklet gives an introductory and necessarily brief outline of the dining hall and kitchen, three gymnasiums and a 300-seat
the nature and scope of the education offered at Newton Prep.
The school’s website, www.newtonprepschool.co.uk, provides large general-purpose space as well as two art studios. Newton
more detailed information. Prep has two large outdoor spaces for PE/Games and free play:
behind the school, an all-weather pitch with an area alongside
Newton Prep Mission Statement marked out for table tennis tables and four-square and, in front,
a large playground. The school also has a large garden, which is
‘If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the used as an outdoor learning space.
shoulders of giants.’ Sir Isaac Newton We have three ICT suites, three collegiate-style science
‘My powers are ordinary. Only my application brings me laboratories and a library that is the envy of the many visiting
success’. Sir Isaac Newton authors we invite to the school. We have an extensive Music
Established in 1991, Newton Prep is a thriving school for boys School with music classrooms and practice rooms, a recording
and girls, aged 3-13. The School is unashamedly ambitious for its studio and music technology suite, a 120-seat recital hall, a large
pupils who have access to outstanding facilities. We want them rehearsal studio and two dance studios. There is Wifi throughout
to achieve their academic potential whilst also engaging in sport, the school and mobile learning, embedded into the curriculum.
art, music and drama. We want them to involve themselves in
the total life of the School, which includes after school clubs and Curriculum
activities and a wide range of trips. We celebrate the diversity
Across the full age range at Newton Prep, emphasis is placed
of our pupils; we want our children to develop a strong sense of
on providing a broad and ambitious curriculum.
community, learning how to make a positive contribution to the
community of Newton Prep and the world around them. The In Nursery and Reception (ages 3+ and 4+) pupils explore the
ethos and philosophy is one that is based on mutual respect and seven areas of learning laid down in the Early Years Foundation
kindness shown to others. Fundamentally, we want Newton Prep Stage. In Years 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1, ages 5+ and 6+) and
children to enjoy their precious childhood years. Years 3-6 the curriculum taught at Newton Prep is subject-
based and comprises an enhanced and extended version of the
Our key aims are:
National Curriculum. French is taught from an early age and
pupils begin Latin in Year 6. Children who stay on for Years 7
and develop in all areas of school life
and 8 (ages 11+ and 12+) follow our own bespoke ‘Newton
Diploma’, which provides enriched opportunities for them, in
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In addition, we have a Mental Health Lead who supports pupils’
Provision for Children of High Ability emotional and social needs.
Parents and form teachers work together to establish whether
Newton Prep has always sought and continues to meet the
some sessions for their children would be beneficial. There are also
needs of children of high ability.
lunchtime drop-in sessions, when children can pop in for a quick
The academic needs of the most able pupils are met through chat. There is no charge to parents for these well-being sessions.
the combination of setting and differentiation, and through
a broad and challenging curriculum. The style of teaching at
Newton Prep encourages pupils to develop their higher order Extra-Curricular Activities
thinking skills. Over the years, Newton Prep pupils have won an As children grow older and move up the school, an increasingly
impressive number of scholarships to some of the best senior wide programme of extra-curricular activities – both paid
schools in the country. activities and free staff-run clubs – becomes available to them
at Newton Prep. The extra-curricular programme is designed
to extend the children’s experience of the world, to give them
Special Educational Needs opportunities to work and play together and to give them skills
and interests, some of which may last them their whole lives.
During the preparatory phase of a child’s education, it is not
unusual for even the brightest to experience some form of
learning difficulty at some stage. Special Events
The Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-Ordinator The school year is added to by a number of special events,
(SENDCo) works closely with teaching staff to help them support which are much enjoyed by pupils and parents alike. These
all pupils in their lessons, and advises on mild specific learning include: the PTA Christmas Fair and Summer Splash party;
difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Some support is Upper and Lower School Sports Days; Book Week with visits
offered to children for whom English is not their first language. from leading children’s authors; major drama productions;
concerts and workshops with visiting musical professionals;
the Newton Forum lectures and the Festival of Carols.
Pastoral Care
Throughout a child’s time at Newton Prep, his or her pastoral Educational Visits and
care is the special responsibility of the Form Teacher.
Residential Expeditions
The Headmistress has overall responsibility for pastoral
care as well as discipline, but on a day-to-day basis these Education at Newton Prep extends far beyond the school gates.
responsibilities are delegated to the Deputy Head – Upper In all years, Newton Pupils are taken on day trips to places of
School and the Deputy Head – Lower School. The school has a interest in and around London. When they are older, pupils are
well-developed system of Core Values, rewards and sanctions taken on residential trips in this country and abroad, some of
and a clearly understood anti-bullying policy. The school’s which are voluntary, such as the Ski Trip and biennial Classics
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy conforms to legal Trip, and some of which are an integral part of the curriculum,
requirements. such as the French/Spanish and Geography/Science Field Trips
in Years 7 and 8.
Child Protection Parental Involvement
Newton Prep is committed to protecting its pupils from harm.
Newton Prep believes that close co-operation between school
Staff and volunteers at Newton Prep accept and recognise their
and home helps children to find success in all aspects of their
responsibilities to develop an awareness of the causes of harm
education.
to children and of their legal duty to refer when concerns are
raised. Newton Prep benefits from the work of the Parent-Teacher
Association (PTA) which does a great deal to support the school
Any aspect of child protection may be discussed with the
community. Through its well-established fundraising and social
school’s two designated safeguarding leads, the Deputy Head – events the PTA makes a significant contribution to the Newton
Upper School, or the Deputy Head – Lower School, or with the Bursary Fund and other charities. The school encourages the
Headmistress. close involvement of parents in their children’s education. For
example, parents may come in to help younger pupils with their
reading, in the Lower School, or can accompany school trips.
Pupil Well-being
Newton Prep takes the well-being of each pupil seriously. Our School Partnerships
pastoral system includes discussions and group work with Form
Newton Prep is committed to building real and lasting
Teachers and a well-planned programme of PSHE lessons partnerships with other local schools, most notably with St
(Personal, Social and Health Education). The Heads of Year George’s Church of England Primary in the nearby Patmore
also play a significant role in monitoring and addressing issues Estate, co-hosting events and nurturing a growing series of two-
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We recognise that families may come to London at different
Governance and Management times of year so we will accept late registrations, provided we
Since its foundation, Newton Prep has benefited from the vision have vacancies in that particular year group.
of its founder and from regular and significant investment in its
buildings and resources.
Like many preparatory schools in London, Newton Prep is privately Admission to Nursery
owned. Unusually, for a privately owned school, the Proprietor is We offer places for 48 children to join Nursery, which is an integral
advised by a School Council, a body of about twenty individuals, all part of our school and not a ‘stand-alone’ setting. Children must
of whom have some connection with the School or with the world have had their third birthday before 1st September in their year of
of education. The day-to-day running of the school is overseen by entry and should register by the end of September in the year before
the Headmistress, who is assisted by the Deputy Heads of Upper their year of entry. For entry into Nursery, children are usually
and Lower Schools, the Deputy Head – Academic, the Deputy invited to a Nursery ‘playdate’ in the November before the year of
Head – Senior School Transfer and the Bursar. entry, so that we can assess whether we believe the child will
flourish in our Nursery. Offers for places in Nursery in September
Inspection will be made by the end of the previous December. Offers are only
rarely made to families who have not visited the school or to
Newton Prep was last inspected by the Independent Schools children who have not attended one of the usual Nursery playdates.
Inspectorate (ISI) in October 2017. This was a regulatory
Our intention, when awarding places, is to ensure an even balance
compliance inspection and the school met all its regulatory
of boys and girls and an even spread of autumn, spring and
requirements.
summer birthdays. The school will operate a waiting list and those
ISI inspects independent schools on behalf of Ofsted. who do not gain places in Nursery are welcome to move their
Registration to Reception the following year. A child admitted to
Open Days and Parent Tours Nursery is expected to transfer directly into Reception, unless it
becomes clear that such a course is not in the child’s best interests.
Prospective parents are warmly encouraged to visit Newton
Prep. The Headmistress runs small group tours for prospective
parents on most Fridays throughout the year. The tours start
at 9am and last for about an hour. To book a place on a Friday Admission to Reception
morning tour, please contact the Headmistress’s PA on 020 We increase the year group size to 80 at Reception, with four
7720 4091 ext 1203, sign up online at www.newtonprepschool. classes of 20. Parents should register their child by the end of
September before their year of entry. In the September and October
hmpa@newtonprep.co.uk. of the year before entry, children being considered for Reception
There is an annual Open Morning for prospective parents and places will be invited to attend an assessment that aims to identify
their children, details of which can be found on our website their academic potential. This assessment is conducted by
under ‘Book a Visit’. experienced staff who will engage with the children to see how they
relate to adults, their peers and the world around them. Offers will
be made after the October half term following the assessments.
Admissions Information The school will operate a waiting list. Children who do not gain
Newton Prep is a co-educational school that is academically places in Reception are welcome to reapply for places in later
selective from Reception. It is a school which suits and meets years according to availability. A child admitted to Reception is
the needs of bright, enthusiastic and inquisitive children. The expected to transfer to the next stage unless it becomes clear that
School’s admissions policy and procedures are designed to such a course is not in the child’s best interests.
help parents decide if Newton is the right school for their child
as well as assisting the School in identifying children whom we
believe will benefit from the style of education we offer. Admission into Years 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
At all points of entry, we welcome applications from all sections Admission to Years 3,4,5,6 & 7 is by competitive testing. Any child
of society and do not discriminate on grounds of disability, race, applying for entry will be considered for a full fee-paying place or
religion, social or cultural background. We seek to operate a fair a place backed up by a means-tested, top-up bursary awarded to
approach to admissions. Our school is non-denominational and bright children by the Newton Bursary Fund.
we welcome applications from children of all faiths and none.
Tests are conducted at the end of January before the September
In line with the Equality Act 2010 we also seek to ensure that
of entry. Candidates undertake tests in Mathematics, English
those with special educational needs and disabilities are not
and other diagnostic, objective tests which are age-appropriate.
disadvantaged through our admissions process.
Successful candidates may be asked back to meet the
Siblings will be given priority when applying for places in the Headmistress for an interview.
Nursery only. For admissions to the Lower and Upper Schools,
sympathetic consideration will be given to brothers and sisters, All assessment dates can be seen on our website under
but the specific needs of the child being tested for admission ‘Registration Process’.
will still be considered. Siblings will not receive automatic There is always the possibility of assessments taking place outside
priority over other children applying. of the January assessment days if we have occasional places in a
We recognise that families may come to London at different times particular year group.
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Honorary Scholarships 2020 Scholarships and Awards
Honorary scholarships may be offered to children in the 2020
Upper School (Years 3-8) who show exceptional academic
11+
talent and to children entering Year 7 who show exceptional
Academic Scholarships
academic potential or who show outstanding talent in art, Benenden School
music, drama or sport. Colfe’s School
Durham School
Emanuel School x 2
Means-Tested Top-up Bursaries Francis Holland School x 4
James Allen’s Girls School x 3
We also offer means-tested bursaries to families who have Kensington Park School
bright children but may not otherwise be able to afford the fees. Putney High School
The Trustees of the Newton Bursary Fund, a registered charity Queen’s College, London
independent of the school, consider the applications and decide Wimbledon High School
the degree of financial support, up to 100%. The bursary Art Scholarships
award will be reviewed each year in case a family’s financial Emanuel School
circumstances change. Francis Holland School
James Allen's Girls' School
Drama Scholarships
Sport Scholarships
If you have any questions on admissions, please do not hesitate to
Francis Holland School
contact our Registrar, Susan Symes on 020 7720 4091 ext 1207.
James Allen's Girls' School
If you would like to pursue an application for a place at Newton Kingsdale School
Prep, please fill in the registration form, or go to the Admissions
section on our website. Our Admissions Policy is also available 13+
there to download in PDF format. Academic Scholarships
Benenden School
Drama Scholarships
Bede's School x 2
Senior School Entry Benenden School
Newton Prep prides itself on the quality of the guidance it offers
parents when it comes to choosing the right senior school for 2019
their child. 11+
Advice to parents focuses on transfer at the end of Year 6 or Academic Scholarships
Year 8. The Deputy Head – Senior School Transfer organises Alleyn’s School x 2
individual meetings with each family as the age of transfer draws Dulwich College x 2
near. There are senior school transfer evenings for parents of Eagle House
Emanuel School x 2
children in Years 5 and 7 and talks with parents in the years
Francis Holland School
before that. In addition, every two years Newton Prep organises
Latymer Upper School
a Senior Schools Fair attended by up to 90 schools. Putney High School
Newton Prep is a through prep school to 11+ and 13+, with more James Allen’s Girls’ School x 3
children than ever staying to the end of Year 8. We are therefore St Dunstan’s School
open to applications from incoming boys and girls who would Streatham & Clapham High School
benefit from having two more years at preparatory school in Years Art Scholarships
7&8 before transferring to senior school at 13+. We do not Chestnut Grove Academy
encourage or prepare our children for 7+, 8+, 9+ or 10+ entry to Francis Holland School, Sloane Square
other schools. Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park
James Allen’s Girls’ School
Sport Scholarships
Alleyn’s School (Sports Exhibition x 2)
Kingsdale Foundation School
St Mary’s Calne
13+
Academic Scholarships
Dulwich College x 2
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Heathfield
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Art Scholarships 2017
Brighton College
11+
Whitgift School (DT Scholarship
Academic Scholarships
Drama Scholarships Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Bede’s School Emanuel School x2
Lancing College Stephen Perse Foundation
Music Scholarships South Hampstead High School
Bede’s School (Percussion Exhibition) Streatham & Clapham High School
Royal Russell School Wycombe Abbey
Whitgift School (Cello Award) Art Scholarships
Sport Scholarships Old Palace School
Dulwich College Sport Scholarships
Whitgift School Alleyn’s School x 2
Sydenham High School
2018 Walthamstow Hall
Woldingham School
11+
Academic Scholarships 13+
Alleyn’s School x 2 Academic Scholarships
City of London Academic Scholarships
James Allen’s Girls’ School x 2 Alleyn’s School
Dulwich College x 4 Charterhouse School
Emanuel School x 4
Music Scholarships
Francis Holland Regent’s Park
Bede’s School
Putney High School
Dulwich College
Queen’s College London
Gordonstoun School
Woldingham School x 2
Oundle School
Art Scholarships Whitgift School
Chestnut Grove Academy Sport Scholarships
Holland Park School x 2
Alleyn’s School
City of London School for Girls
Dulwich College
Drama Scholarships Ibstock Place School
Frensham Heights
Queen’s Gate School
Streatham & Clapham High School
Music Scholarships
Sevenoaks School Destination Schools
Sport Scholarships Recommended, Recent and Popular Destination
Alleyn’s School x 3 Schools for 11+ / 13+ Leavers
13+ Co-educational Schools
Academic Scholarships
Alleyn’s School
Alleyn’s School
Charterhouse School Ardingly College
Dulwich College Bedales School
Emanuel School x 2 Bede’s School
Trinity School Bradfield College
Whitgift School x 3 Brighton College
Art Scholarships Bryanston School
Bede’s School x 2 Canford School
Drama Scholarships Caterham School
Frensham Heights School Charterhouse
Whitgift School Emanuel School
Music Scholarships Epsom College
Bede’s School x 2 Frensham Heights
Sport Scholarships The Harrodian
Wellington College Lancing College
Marlborough College
Sevenoaks School
Stowe School
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Girls’ Schools
Benenden School School Council
Cheltenham Ladies’ College Dr Farouk Walji Chairman, Founder
City of London School for Girls Mrs Alison Fleming Headmistress
Francis Holland School Mr Zac Barratt Chair, Newton Bursary Fund. Past
Godolphin and Latymer School Parent
James Allen’s Girls’ School Mrs Deborah Bicknell Former Deputy Head and now part-
Putney High School time Biology Teacher at James Allen’s
Rodean School Girls School
St Paul’s Girls’ School Dr Nick Black Head of Middle School, Dulwich
St Swithun’s School College
Streatham and Clapham High School Mrs Tori Chisholm PTA Co-Chair. Parent.
Wimbledon High School Mr Jeremy Edwards Educational Consultant and Mentor to
Woldingham School newly-appointed IAPS Heads. Former
Wycombe Abbey Headmaster of Eaton House the
Boys’ Schools Manor prep school and Westminster
Under school.
City of London School for Boys
Mr Adrian Flook Strategic Communications Consultant;
Dulwich College Past Parent
Eton College Mrs Bex O’Donnell PTA Co-Chair. Parent
Hampton School Mr Ralph Mainard Retired Deputy Master, Dulwich
Harrow School College
King’s College School, Wimbledon Ms Patsy Preece Retired Deputy Head, Wimbledon
Radley College High School
Mr Nicholas Talbot-Smith Insurance Broker. Past Parent
Rugby School
Mr Farhaan Walji Solicitor. Former Pupil.
St Paul’s School Ms Naheema Walji Solicitor. Newton Prep Compliance
Tonbridge School Officer.
Trinity School Mr Peter Farrelly MBE Bursar & Clerk to the Council
Westminster School
Whitgift School
Winchester School
Contacting the School
The Headmistress
Mrs Alison Fleming
Newton Preparatory School
149 Battersea Park Road
London
SW8 4BX
Telephone 020 7720 4091
Email hmpa@newtonprep.co.uk
The Proprietor
Newton Prep Ltd
Chairman
Dr Farouk Walji
213 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
Telephone 020 7937 6304
Email chairman@newtonprep.co.uk
Policies & Provision of Information
policies listed below are those that we are asked to make publicly
available for download from our website. Parents also have log-in
access to our SchoolPORTAL where further policies are also available
for download. If you would like to receive, free of charge, a school
policy that is not listed here, please contact the Bursar by email:
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• Accessibility Plan Ned Craddock Gap Assistant - Games
• Admissions Policy (Autumn/Spring 2020)
• Anti-Bullying Policy Tania Cuirot-Smith MFL; (7CS) Head of Modern Foreign
• Behaviour Policy including Rewards & Sanctions PGCE, LFLE (Fr) Languages; French
• Complaints Procedure Elizabeth Davis BMus(Hons); (5ED) Music; PSHE; Trips & Visits
• Curriculum Policy DipABRSM; PGCE Co-ordinator; Head of Crispin
• Equal Opportunities Policy Owen Dobbing BLL; PGCE; (5OD) Head of Computing;
• Expulsion, Removal & Review Policy QTS KS2&3 Teacher
• Fire Risk Assessment & Procedures Policy Alex Douglas US Playground Supervisor
• First Aid Policy (Mat Cover)
• Health & Safety Policy Natalie Dubeck BA; PGCE Part-time MFL Teacher; French;
• Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy Spanish
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Lucy Eggertsen BSc; PGCE Head of Science; Head of Year 6
• Supervision & Missing, Lost & Uncollected Children Alison Fleming MA Ed; BA; Headmistress
PGCE
School Staff Heather Francis BSc
Maria Goncalves BA
Temporary Girls' Games Coach
Teaching Assistant (Year 4)
HEADMISTRESS Frances Gowlland BEd; Dip (3FG) Year 3 Teacher; General
Alison Fleming (Mrs) MA Ed; BA; PGCE Prof Studies; Prof Dip ISLM Subjects
Julie Alger Headmistress's PA Aimee Gray MA; BA, QTS (6AG) English Teacher; Head of
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Nonsuch
Mike Bryant MA(Ed); BA Jt Hons Deputy Head - Academic Caroline Gregory BA; PGCE Part-time Learning Support Teacher
Peter Farrelly MBE Bursar (Mat Leave)
Sarah Hales BA Ed; QTS Deputy Head – Paula Haasbroek, Higher (3PH) Year 3 Teacher; General
Senior School Transfer Dip Ed Subjects
Wendy Smith BA Hons; QTS Deputy Head – Lower School Sarah Hales BA Ed; QTS Deputy Head - Senior School Transfer;
Tom Quilter BA; ITS Deputy Head – Upper School English
Marcus Hall BA Hons; QTS (8MH) Head of Humanities
UPPER SCHOOL
Lucy Harrison BA Hons; PGCE (4LH) Year 4 Teacher; General
DEPUTY HEAD - UPPER SCHOOL
Subjects; Sustainability Officer
Tom Quilter BA; ITS
Ben Hudson BSc Hons; PGCE Head of Boys' Games
Assistant Head - Upper School
Esther King BA; QTS Head of Girls’ Games (Mat Leave)
Charlie Blair BA; PGCE
Elly Lacey BA Hons; PGCE Head of English
Sophie Apps BA; QTS (3SA) Year 3 Teacher;
Campbell Laurie MA; BA; (7CL) Head of Geography; PE
General Subjects
Dip of Teaching
Jane Aspeling BA; PGCE Part-Time Art Teacher; School
Charlotte Levy BA;PGCE (6CL) Head of Drama; English
Magazine Teaching Staff Editor
Alex Lloyd BSc (Hons); PGCE; (8AL) Science
Peter Archdale BSc Hons; (3PA) Head of Year 3;
Gcert (ScEd)
PGCE General Subjects; Head of Spartan
William Lockwood BA; PGCE (4WL) Year 4 Teacher; General
Christopher Archer BA ICT / Computing Facilitator
Subjects
Jane Aspeling BA; PGCE Part-Time Art Teacher; School
Cristina Losito BSc (Hons); Head of Learning Support (SENCO)
Magazine Teaching Staff Editor
Dip Speech & Language
Charlie Blair BA; PGCE Assistant Head, Upper School;
Therapy
Director of Sport
Candice Mather MSc; BA Teaching Assistant (Year 3)
Anna Bodenham BA Hons; Head of Mathematics;
Stéphanie Perche Maundrell (6SM) French
PGCE Head of Year 5; Maths
BA; MA; PGCE
Sarah Booth MEd; BSc (4SD)Head of Year 4; year 4
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell Mental Health Lead
Teacher; General Subjects;
BSc; BA (Counselling)
Head of Religious Studies
HLTA Dip Ed & Training
Josh Boulton BEd Temporary PE Teacher
Lorna Menzie BA (Hons); Part time EAL Teacher
Louise Bowen-Thomas BA; Head of Art
Hornsby Dip; ESOL (CELTA)
PGCE
Jennifer O’Loughlin-Redwood (5JO) Maths
Mike Bryant MA(Ed); Deputy Head - Academic; English
BSc; QTS
BA Jt Hons
Melissa Peachey BA; PGCE; Part-time Learning Support Teacher;
Sally Butcher BA Hons; Part-time; Head of Latin
QCF L5 Dip
PGCE; QTS
Tom Quilter BA; ITS Deputy Head - Upper School,
Max Butler Gap Assistant
Y5 Maths Teacher
(Autumn/Spring 2020)
Kate Ravenscroft Learning Support Assistant
Neil Campbell BSc; PGCE, QTS (6NC); KS2/3 Teacher; Maths
Cristiana Ricciuti BA; PGCE Teaching Assistant (Maths)
Tom Chappell BA Hons; PGCE (8TC) Head of History; PE
Michelle Rowe BA Hons PE Teacher; Acting Head of Girls'
Georgina Cook BA; GDE (6GC) KS2 Teacher; English;
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Karolina Slavíková Mgr; Teaching Assistant (Science) YEAR TWO
Bc (Cz) Hannah Gulland MSc; PGCE; (1HG) Year 1 Teacher
Poppy Shingles BA Hons (4PS) Year 4 Teacher; General BSc Hons
(Ed); PGCE Subjects Sophie Martin BA; PGCE (1SM) Year 1 Teacher
Pippa Sidney-Woollett BSc Teaching Assistant (Art) Flora Russell BSc; PGCE; QTS (1FR) Year 1 Teacher
Katie Wighton US Playground Supervisor Ameleah Vermeulen BA; (1AV) Year 1 Teacher
(Mat Leave) PGCE;
Christopher Woodward BMus Director of Music; Head of Years Sarah Hughes Mmus; Teaching Assistant (1FR)
Hons; LRAM; PGCE; ARCO 7&8 BA Hons
Joanna Maciaszek BA; QTS Teaching Assistant (1SM)
HEAD OF PSHE — UPPER SCHOOL Gemma Revell BA Teaching Assistant (1AV)
Jodi Hogan MA Ed; BSc; PGCE; Dip RS Sonia Sedda Teaching Assistant (1HG)
HEAD OF PSHE — LOWER SCHOOL
RECEPTION
Jodi Hogan MA Ed; BSc; PGCE; Dip RS
Charlotte Allan BA Hons (RCA) Reception Teacher
LOWERSCHOOL Chloe Poelman (née Gardner) (RCP) Head of EYFS; EYFS SEND
DEPUTY HEAD — LOWER SCHOOL BSc; PGCE Co-Ordinator
Wendy Smith BA Hons; QTS Emma Rafferty BA Hons; QTS (RER) Reception Teacher
Holly Swannack BA Hons; (RHS) Reception Teacher; LS
ASSISTANT HEAD — LOWER SCHOOL
PGCE House Co-ordinator
Belinda Clothier BA Ed
Natalie Armstrong Teaching Assistant (RER)
HEAD OF YEAR 2 (Mat Cover) Loriana Bellia, Cache 3 Dip Teaching Assistant (RHS)
Jodi Hogan MA Ed; BSc; PGCE; Dip RS Donna Munoz BA Teaching Assistant (RCA)
Nicola Johnson Btec HND Teaching Assistant (RCP)
HEAD OF YEAR 1 (Mat Cover)
Rachel Bowen BSc Hons; PGCE QTS NURSERY
Charlotte Banfield BA; PGCE (NCJ) Part time Nursery Teacher
KS1 SEND CO-ORDINATOR
Stephan Bundi BA Hons; (NSB) Nursery Teacher
Claire Cairns BA; PGCE
PGCE
HEAD OF EYFS / EYFS SEND CO-ORDINATOR Julie Gascoine BA; QTS (NCJ) Part time Nursery Teacher
Chloe Poelman (née Gardner) BSc; PGCE Suzanne Hampton, NNEB (NCJ) Part time Nursery Nurse
Maria Mota NVQ3 (NCJ) Nursery Nurse
Rachel Bowen BSc Hons; Temporary Head of Year 1
Samantha Mathurin BA (NSB) Part-time Nursery Nurse
PGCE QTS (Mat Cover); LS Teacher
Foundation SEN
Claire Cairns BA; PGCE Part-time Learning Support
Antoniette Willis BA; NVQ3 (NSB) Nursery Nurse
Teacher (Mat Cover); KS1 SEND
Co-ordinator PLAYGROUND
Carolina Grierson Temp p/t Learning Support Isabel Barata Dos Reis Senior Playground Supervisor;
Teacher/Part-time Assistant Medical Room Assistant
Librarian (LS) Tania Pais Rodrigues Marques Part-time Lunchtime Playground
Christina Hindmarsh BMus Part time EYFS/KS1 Music Supervisor
Hons; BEd Teacher Rabab Yassin Part-time Lunchtime Playground
Jodi Hogan MA Ed; BSc; (2JH) Acting Head of Year 2 Supervisor
PGCE; Dip RS (Mat Cover); Head of PSHE LIBRARY
Riaz Hossenbux BA; PGCE Part-time Lower School PE Alison Muirhead BA DipLIS Librarian
Co-ordinator Carolina Grierson Part-time Assistant Librarian/Temp,
Vicky O'Connell BA; NVQ3 Teaching Assistant (Mat Leave) Part-time Learning Support Teacher
James Roberts BA; PGCE EYFS Teacher (Mat Cover) ADMINISTRATION
Natalia Ruiz NVQ3 Teaching Assistant (Mat Leave) John Adams School Keeper
Sophie Alabaster BMus Music & Drama Administrator
YEAR TWO
Julie Alger Headmistress's PA
Genevieve Abram BA Hons; (2GA) Year 2 Teacher; Lower
Katrina Campbell BA Part-time Office Assistant
PGCE School Sustainability Officer
Liesl Chaudhury (ASSOC)CIPD, HR Manager
Nicola Goscomb MA; PGCE; (2NG) Year 2 Teacher
MA, BA Hons, PGD
BA Hons
Darnell Davis Assistant ICT Technician
Jodi Hogan MA Ed; BSc; (2JH) Acting Head of Year 2
Susan Douglas Part-time HR Assistant
PGCE; Dip RS (Mat Cover); Head of PSHE
Peter Farrelly MBE Bursar
Rosalind Wood BSc; PGCE; (2RW) Year 2 Teacher
Susannah Frieze MA Hons Director of External Affairs, School
QTS
(Oxon) Magazine Co-Editor
Susannah Brown BA Hons; Teaching Assistant (2RW)
Paula Goddard-Demosthenous Bursary Accounts Assistant
Dip HEPrim
PG Dip HND
Maria C Larrea BLaw Teaching Assistant (2GA)
Darron Grey Data Manager
Annelise Torres NVQ3 Teaching Assistant (2NG)
Gerald Hearn Facilities Manager
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Andrew Hoang PGCE, BSc Part-time Head of Digital Learning Afternoon Open
Sera Jiménez Secretary to the Deputy Head — Havelock Terrace 3.30 pm – 4.25 pm
Academic (Mat Leave) Lockington Road 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Martin Kay Security Officer/Premises Assistant School Reception Closed 6.00 pm
Anna Kipling BA Hons Upper School Secretary/
Pauline Nieszwiec
Administrator
School Receptionist
Newton Prep Term Dates
Valerie Pitcairn Bursary Office Manager AUTUMN TERM 2020
Robert Powell Part-time School Keeper Term Begins Thursday 3 September
Joanne Rose Part-time Payroll and Fees Half-Term Monday 19 October — Friday 30 October
Administrator Term Ends Friday 18 December 12/12.15pm
Jack McInroy Part-time School Uniform Shop Spring Term 2021
Manager Term Begins Thursday 7 January
Lee Shu Fai ICT Technician Half-Term Monday 15 — Friday 19 February
Kerra Söker Lower School Secretary Term Ends Friday 26 March 12/12.15pm
Susan Symes Registrar
Bianca De Azevedo Tubino Secretary to the Deputy Head — Summer Term 2021
Academic (Mat Cover) Term Begins Tuesday 20 April
Naheema Walji MEd; MBA; Part-time Compliance Officer Half-Term Monday 31 — Friday 4 June
LLB; LCM Term Ends Thursday 8 July 12/12.15pm
MEDICAL ROOM
Helen Valentine RGN; RSCN School Nurse
Tuition Fees & Extras (PER TERM) 2020-21
Isabel Barata Dos Reis Medical Room Assistant Apple Nursery (mornings only including snack £3,200
Dr Shahenaz Walji School Medical Adviser and non-residential trips)
Lower School (including lunch, snack and £5,920
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
non-residential trips)
Christopher Woodward BMus Director of Music
Hons; LRAM; PGCE; ARCO Upper School (including lunch, snack and £6,780
Elizabeth Davis BMus Hons; Music Teacher; Head of Crispin; non-residential trips)
DipABRSM; PCGE Trips/Visits Co-ordinator Apple Nursery (one afternoon with lunch) £250 per half term
Christina Hindmarsh BMus Part time EYFS/KS1 Music Teacher Early Morning Room £1.90 per session
Hons; BEd Late Room £8.00 per half-hour
Sophie Alabaster BMus Music & Drama Administrator Acceptance Deposit £1,500
CATERING Pre-payment for entry to Nursery £1,500
Linda Thompson Catering Manager Pre-payment for entry to Reception to Year 6 £2,500
Claire Keegan Deputy Catering Manager Pre-payment for entry to Years 7 or 8 £1,000
To email any member of the teaching staff please use the first Registration fee £100
letter of their first name and the whole of their second name i.e. Alongside our competitive school fees, there are a range of
Fred Smith would be fsmith@newtonprep.co.uk reasonable charges for after-school Activities (after-school
Clubs are all free) and Residential Trips (our range of day trips
School Day Information is included within the fees), all of which can be viewed on our
website.
Early Morning Club / Playground 8.00 am – 8.20 am
Doors Open and Registration 8.20 am Extra Curricular Activities and Tuition
LUNCH Art Extension (by invitation only) £214
Lower School from 11.45 am Ballet/Tap/Modern Dance £156
Upper School from 12.15 pm Chess £135
Drama £137
PICK UP Fencing (Upper School / Year 2) £106 / £90
Nursery morning only 12 noon Greek £120
Nursery all day and Reception 3.30 pm Gymnastics £137
Lower School (Years 1 and 2) 3.30 pm Italian (Upper School / Lower School) £150 / £130
Upper School (Years 3 – 8) 4.00 pm Judo £99
Supervised Prep (Half) Years 3-8 Until 4.45 pm Music Technology £165
Late Room for Reception, Years 1-2 Until 5.25 pm Speech & Drama (Individual / Small group) £220 / £160
Late Room for Years 3-8 Until 5.45 pm Tennis £126
Yoga £104
MAIN GATE TIMES
Self-employed visiting teachers, tutors and coaches provide
Morning Open extra-curricular tuition in music, activities and clubs under
Lockington Road 8.00 am – 8.40 am separate agreements with parents, for which parents are
Lockington Road Pedestrian (Late) 8.40 am – 8.50 am invoiced separately by the peripatetic teacher.
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2.8 Interpretation: Unless the context of these terms comply with its duties as a Tier 4 sponsor,
Terms & Conditions and conditions otherwise requires words denoting
the singular include the plural and vice versa.
including the passport, visa, vignette and/or
biometric resident permit of the child and, where
necessary, the Parents. It shall be the Parents’
1 Introduction 3 Admission and Entry responsibility at all times to ensure that their child
has the appropriate immigration permission to
1.1 These terms and conditions reflect the custom
and practice of independent schools for many
to the School reside in the United Kingdom and to study at this
School. Please also see clause 8.15.
generations and together with the letter of offer, 3.1 Registration and Admission: Applicants will be
the Conditions of Award (if applicable), the
Acceptance Form and the Fees List they form the
considered as candidates for admission and
entry to the School when the Registration Form 4 Pastoral Care
basis of a legally binding contract for educational has been completed and returned to Us and the 4.1 Meaning: Pastoral care is a thread that runs
services between the Parents and Newton Prep non-returnable Registration Fee paid. Admission throughout all aspects of life at this School and is
Ltd (“Newton Prep” or the “School”) provide will be subject to the availability of a place and the directed towards the happiness, success, safety
to the Child (the “Parent Contract”). These admission requirements at the time being satisfied and welfare of each pupil and the integrity of the
terms and conditions are intended to promote by the applicant. School community.
the education and welfare of each pupil and the 3.1.1 “Admission” occurs when Parents have
4.2 Our Commitment: We will do all that is reasonable
stability, forward-planning, proper resourcing and accepted the offer of a place and paid the
to safeguard and promote the Child’s welfare and
development of Newton Prep. Acceptance Deposit as set out in the Fees
to provide pastoral care to at least the standard
List for the relevant year..
1.2 Variations: These terms and conditions are required by law in the particular circumstances
subject to change from time to time to reflect 3.1.2 “Entry” is the date when the Child attends and often to a much higher standard. We will
changes in the law or in custom and practice at the School for the first time under the respect the Child’s human rights and freedoms
the School. Please refer to Section 11 for further Parent Contract. which must, however, be balanced with the lawful
information about change management at the 3.2 Equality: The School is a mainstream, preparatory needs and rules of our School community and the
School. day school for boys and girls aged from 3 - 13 rights and freedoms of others.
1.3 Important information: The rules concerning years. The School welcomes staff and children 4.3 Complaints: Any question, concern or complaint
notice and fees are of particular importance and from all different ethnic groups, backgrounds about the pastoral care or safety of a pupil must
are set out at Sections 8 and 9 below. and creeds. Human rights and freedoms are be notified immediately to the Form teacher,
Please also see Section 11 for details of the respected. At present, our physical facilities for Head of Year, depending on the year the Child is
changes that may be made to Newton Prep while the disabled are limited but We will do all that is in the Deputy Head – Upper School or Deputy
your child is a pupil here and the consultation reasonable to ensure that the School’s culture, Head – Lower School, or in the case of a grave
and notice procedures that will apply. If you have policies and procedures are made accessible to concern must be notified in writing (which, for
any queries regarding these terms and conditions children who have disabilities and to comply with these purposes, may include by e-mail) to the
please contact the Bursar before accepting the our legal responsibilities under equality legislation Head and/or by telephone and fax in a case of
place. in order to accommodate the needs of applicants emergency. In such cases, the School and its
and pupils who have disabilities for which, after staff will endeavour to investigate the issue and
1.4 Documents referred to: Before accepting the offer reasonable adjustments, We can cater adequately. to respond to the Parents in accordance with the
of a place, parents and pupils receive a copy of
3.3 Offer of a Place and Deposit: A deposit timescales set out in the School’s Complaints
the School Behaviour Policy and the Fees List.
(“Acceptance Deposit”) as shown on the Fees List Policy. The School expects the Parents to respond
Parents also have an opportunity, on request,
for the relevant year will be payable by all Parents promptly by return and/or attend any meetings
to see any of the other documents referred to in
when they accept the offer of a place. Please also that might be arranged by the School to address
these terms and conditions. Please now refer to
see clause 8.8. the issue. Every reasonable complaint shall receive
Clause 11.7 below.
fair and proper consideration and response. A
3.4 Pre-payment on admissions: In addition to the copy of the School’s Complaints Procedure is
2 Terminology payment of the Acceptance Deposit, unless the
Child has siblings presently at the School, the
available on the School’s website or on request
from the Head’s PA or Bursar.
2.1 “The School”/“We” / “Us” means Newton Prep Parents shall pay a pre-payment on Admission:
Limited acting by its Board of Directors as now 3.4.1 where the Child is registered to enter the 4.4 Child’s Rights: If in the professional opinion of
or in the future constituted (and any successor). School in the nursery, of £1500; the Head, the Child is of sufficient maturity and
The School is incorporated as a limited company understanding s /he has certain legal rights
3.4.2 where the Child is registered to enter the
and the Board of Directors are responsible for the which the School must observe. These include
School in Reception to Year 6, of £2500;
governance of the School. the right to give or withhold consent in a variety of
3.4.3 where the Child is registered to enter the circumstances and certain rights of confidentiality
2.2 “The School Council” means the advisory body School in Year 7 or 8, of £1000. and, usually, the right to have contact with
appointed by the Board of Directors of Newton In all cases any balance of the pre-payment both natural or adoptive parents. If a conflict of
Prep Limited to provide advice to the School from will be credited to the Child’s first Term’s interests arises between a Parent and a Child, the
time to time when considered appropriate. Fees. Please also see clause 8.8. rights of, and duties owed to, the Child will in most
2.3 “The Head” (or the “Headmaster” or 3.5 Repayment of Deposit: The Acceptance Deposit cases take precedence over the rights of, and
“Headmistress) is the person with overall will be retained in the general funds of the School duties owed to, the Parent.
responsibility for the day-to-day running of the until the Child leaves and will be repaid without 4.5 Head’s Authority: The Parents authorise the Head
School and that expression includes those to interest less any extras or other sums due to the to take and/or authorise in good faith all decisions
whom any duties of the Head or of the Board of School on leaving unless stated otherwise in which the Head considers on proper grounds
Directors have been delegated and includes the these terms and conditions or unless the Parents will safeguard and promote the Child’s welfare.
School Medical Officer whenever appropriate. wish to donate the Acceptance Deposit to the Although the School is fee paying, the Parents
2.4 “School Medical Officer” means the appropriately Newton Bursary Fund (Registered Charity No. accept that the Head’s authority within the School
qualified person appointed by the School to act as 1013843). The School reserves the right to set community, exercised reasonably, is paramount.
School’s medical officer. off any amount owed to the School. This does not Should the Head find it necessary to correspond
alter the School’s right to recover any sums owed formally with and/or meet the Parents, we expect
2.5 “The Parents”/“You” means any person who has to it. If the child leaves at the end of the Autumn both a prompt response and the meeting to take
signed the Acceptance Form and/or who has Term, the Acceptance Deposit will be repaid by 31 place within a reasonable timescale.
accepted responsibility for a child’s attendance January. If the child leaves at the end of the Spring
at this School. Parents are legally responsible, Term the Acceptance Deposit will be repaid by 31 4.6 Conduct of Parents: The Parents undertake on
individually and jointly, for complying with their May. If the Child leaves at the end of the Summer their own behalf, and on behalf of any third parties
obligations under the Parent Contract. authorised to act or attend the School on their
Term the Acceptance Deposit will be repaid by 31
behalf, to behave reasonably in all dealings with
2.6 Parental Responsibility: Those who have Parental August. Please also see clause 8.8.
the School, to treat staff and other members of the
Responsibility (i.e. legal responsibility for the 3.6 Immigration: The School currently holds a licence School community with dignity and respect,and to
child) are entitled to receive certain information to sponsor international applicants under Tier 4 of comply with the School’s Rules currently in force,
concerning the child whether or not they are
the points based system of immigration. Parents including (but not limited to) those in relation
a party to this contract unless a court order has
must inform the Head when returning a completed to access to the buildings and the use of mobile
been made to the contrary, or there are other
Registration form or at any other time if their child telephones and cameras on School grounds and
reasons which justify withholding information, at
requires sponsorship from the School in order
the discretion of the School, to safeguard the best
to obtain a visa to study at the School. Where a Keep Clear’ road markings in Lockington Road.
interests and welfare of the child.
child is sponsored by the School for immigration Parents or any third parties attending or acting on
2.7 “The Child” is the child named on the Acceptance purposes the Parents shall permit the School their behalf in any dealings with the School may
Form. The age of the Child will be calculated in to take and retain copies of all documentation be prevented from entering the School premises if
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that individual or group of individuals has/have behaved absent from the Child’s home overnight or for the School.
unreasonably and considers the measure to be a twenty-four hour period or longer during the
4.21 Insurance: Parents are responsible for insurance
in the best interests either of the Child or of the School week, the School must be told in writing
of the Child’s personal property whilst at School
School Please see also clause 7.13.The Head may the name, address and telephone number for
or on the way to and from School or any School-
in his/her absolute discretion require the Parents twenty-four hour contact with the adult who will
sponsored activity away from School premises.
to remove the Child if the behaviour of the Parents have the care of the Child.
is, in the opinion of the Head, unreasonable and/ The School may, via its insurance brokers,
4.15 Communication with Parents: With the exception provide general information about insurance
or affects or is likely to affect adversely the Child’s
of communication regarding Cancellation of the which may be available, but the School does not
or other Child’s progress at the School.
place or the Withdrawal of the Child from the accept a contractual duty to do so and makes no
4.7 Ethos: The ethos of this School must be such as School, the School will (unless otherwise notified representation as to the suitability or otherwise of
to foster good relationships between members in accordance with other arrangements made) any insurance available.
of the staff, the Childs themselves and between treat any communication from any person with
members of the staff and Childs. Bullying, Parental Responsibility as having been given on 4.22 Liability: Unless negligent or guilty of some
harassment, victimisation and discrimination will behalf of the Parents, and any communication other wrongdoing causing injury, loss or damage,
not be tolerated. The School and its staff will act from the School to any such person as having the School does not accept responsibility for
fairly in relation to the pupils and parents and We been made to each of them. Where the Parents accidental injury or other loss caused to the Child
expect the same of pupils and parents in relation live at different addresses, correspondence and or Parents or for loss or damage to property.
to the School. other information will usually be sent only to the
4.8 Physical Contact: Parents consent to such Parent with whom the Child resides (the Resident
Parent) as specified on the Acceptance Form.
5 Health and Medical Matters
physical contact with the Child as may accord with
good practice; as may be appropriate and proper The Resident Parent agrees to provide copies of 5.1 Medical Declaration: Parents will be asked
for teaching and instruction; for providing comfort relevant information to the other Parent or to any to complete a form of medical declaration
to a pupil in distress; to maintain safety and good person with Parental Responsibility who has a concerning the Child’s health and must inform the
order; or in connection with the Child’s health right to receive it. Head in writing if the Child develops any known
and welfare. Parents also consent to the Child medical condition, health problem or allergy, or
4.16 Education Guardians: The Parents if resident will be unable to take part in games or sporting
participating in contact and non-contact sports outside the United Kingdom must before Entry
and other activities as part of the normal School activities, or has been in contact with anyone with
appoint an education guardian for the Child in
and extra-curricular programme and acknowledge an infectious or contagious disease.
the United Kingdom who has been given legal
that while the School will provide appropriate authority to act on behalf of the Parents in all 5.2 Child’s Health: The Head may at any time require
supervision the risk of injury cannot be eliminated. respects and to whom the School can apply for a medical opinion or certificate as to the Child’s
4.9 Disclosures: Parents must at the first opportunity, authorities where necessary. The School can general health where the Head considers that
disclose to the School in confidence any known accept no responsibility for the Child when he/ necessary as a matter of professional judgement
medical condition, health problem or allergy she is in the care of the Parents or the education in the interests of the Child and/or the School. The
affecting the Child; any history of a learning guardian. The Parents or the education guardian Child, if of sufficient age and maturity, is entitled
difficulty on the part of the Child or any member must make holiday arrangements, including to insist on confidentiality which can nonetheless
of his/her immediate family; any disability, special travel to and from the School, in advance. be overridden in the Child’s own interests or where
educational need or any behavioural, emotional The responsibility for choosing an appropriate necessary for the protection of other members of
difficulty and/or social difficulty on his/her part; education guardian rests solely with the Parents. the School community.
any matters or family circumstances or court The Parents are responsible in each case for
order which might affect the Child’s welfare or 5.3 Medical Information: Throughout a Child’s time
satisfying themselves as to the suitability of an
happiness; any concerns about the Child’s safety; education guardian. The Parents shall immediately as a member of the School, the School Medical
any significant change in the Parents’ financial on appointment provide the School with up to Officer shall have the right to disclose confidential
circumstances; or if it is intended that the Child is date contact details for the appointed education information about the Child if considered to be
to be cared for and accommodated by someone guardian and shall immediately notify the School in the Child’s best interests or necessary for
who is not a close relative for a period of 28 days of any changes to those details. the protection of other members of the School
or more. community. Such information will be given and
4.17 Photographs or images (including video received on a confidential, “need-to-know” basis.
4.10 Special Precautions: The Head needs to be aware recordings): The School may obtain and
of any matters that are relevant to the Child’s use photographs or images (including video 5.4 Medical Care: The Parents must comply with the
safety and security. The Head must be notified recordings) of the Child for: School Medical Officer’s recommendations which
in writing immediately of any court orders or may include a reasonable decision to release the
4.17.1 use in the School’s promotional material
situations of risk in relation to the Child for whom Child home or to his/her education guardian when
such as the prospectus, the website or
any special safety precautions may be needed. he/she is unwell.
social media;
Parents may be excluded from School premises
4.17.2 press and media purposes; 5.5 Emergency Medical Treatment: The Parents
if the Head, acting in a proper manner, considers
4.17.3 educational purposes as part of the authorise the Head to consent on their behalf to
such exclusion to be in the best interests of the
Child or of the School. curriculum or extra-curricular activities. the Child receiving emergency medical treatment
The School may seek specific consent from under the National Health Service or at a private
4.11 Confidentiality: The Parents authorise the Head to hospital where certified by an appropriately
the Parents before using a photograph or
override their own and (so far as they are entitled qualified person to be necessary for the Child’s
video recording where the School at its sole
to do so) the Child’s rights of confidentiality, and welfare and if the Parents cannot be contacted in
to impart confidential information on a “need- discretion considers that the use is more
privacy intrusive. We would not disclose time.
to-know” basis where necessary to safeguard or
promote the Child’s welfare or to avert a perceived the home address of the Child without the 5.6 Routine Medical treatment: On the written
risk of serious harm to the Child or to another Parents’ consent. authority of a person with Parental Responsibility
person at the School. In some cases, teachers 4.18 Request for Confidentiality: The Parents may for the Child who has signed the Acceptance Form
and other employees of the School may need to ask Us to keep information about the Child the School will administer prescribed medication
be informed of any particular vulnerability the confidential. For example, You may ask Us not in accordance with either the prescribing doctor’s
Child may have. The School reserves the right to to use photographs of the Child in promotional instructions or, in the case of medication to be left
monitor the Child’s use of email communications, material or ask Us to keep the fact that the Child in the School for a length of time (e.g. Epipens,
the internet and any mobile electronic devices. is on the School roll confidential. If the Parents emergency inhalers, etc), a recently dated medical
would like information about the Child to be kept practitioner’s instructions. Parents who wish their
4.12 Leaving School Premises: We will do all that is
confidential, they must make sure the Child knows children to receive any non-prescribed medication
reasonable to ensure that your child remains in
this and must inform the Head immediately in must provide specific written permission to the
the care of the School during School hours but
writing requesting an acknowledgement of their School Medical Officer. Prior written permission
we cannot accept responsibility for a pupil who
leaves School premises in breach of School Rules. letter. from the Parents is required for each and every
Parents shall be responsible for ensuring that the medicine before any medicine is given. Usually
4.19 Transport: The Parents consent to the Child only prescribed medicines are given at the
Child knows and abides by the School Rules about travelling by any form of public transport and/or in
leaving School premises during the day. School. Written records are kept of all medicines
a motor vehicle driven by a responsible adult who (prescribed and non-prescribed) administered..
4.13 Residence During Term Time: Pupils are required is duly licensed and insured to drive a vehicle of
during term time and at weekends, and half term, that type.
to live with a Parent or legal guardian or with an
4.20 Child’s Personal Property: The Child is
6 Educational Matters
education guardian acceptable to the School. The 6.1 Our Commitment: Within the published range of
responsible for the security and safe use of all
Head must be notified in writing immediately if the
his/her personal property including money, the School’s provision from time to time, we will
Child will be residing during term time under the
mobile electronic devices, locker keys, watches, do all that is reasonable to provide an educational
care of someone other than a Parent or guardian.
computers, calculators, musical instruments and environment and teaching of a range, standard
4.14 Absence of Parents: When both Parents will be sports equipment, and for property lent to them by and quality which is suitable for each Child andYou can also read
