ThePurcellSchoolisacompanylimitedbyguarantee(CompanyNo.759327),andalsoaregisteredcharity (CharityNo 312855) TheSchoolisregulatedbytheDepartmentforEducation(wwweducationgovuk)and inspectedbytheIndependentSchoolsInspectorate(www.isi.net).
TheGoverningBodyistheowneroftheSchool.ThecurrentChairoftheGoverningBody,DrBernardTrafford, canbecontactedthroughtheClerktotheGovernors,theBursar,AdamWroblewski (a.wroblewski@purcell-school.org).
ThePurcellSchool AldenhamRoad Bushey Herts WD232TS www.purcell-school.org
SchoolOffice&GeneralEnquiries: Tel:01923331100
Email:schooloffice@purcell-schoolorg
PrincipalʼsOffice: Tel:01923331104
Email:principal@purcell-school.org
Bursar: Tel:01923331127
Email:a.wroblewski@purcell-school.org
ThenameandjobtitleforallcurrentmembersofstaffarelistedontheSchoolwebsite: www.purcell-school.org/about-us/staff-list
WELCOMEFROMTHEPRINCIPAL AtThePurcellSchoolwebelieveeveryindividualstudentisspecial,iscapableofextraordinaryachievement andhasarighttoexpectoutstandingsupportineveryaspectoftheirschoollife Wewanteveryoneofour studentstobesafe,healthyand,perhapsmostimportantly,happy.Allofourstaffarecommittedtoensuring thatyourchildhasanexceptionalexperiencehere;wewantthemtocreatememoriestheywilltreasureforthe restoftheirlives!Therelationshipweformwithyouasparentsisavitalpartofsupportingstudentsandyou mustalwaysfeelthatyoucancontactustoshareinformation,toaskquestionsand,inparticular,todiscuss anyconcerns.Iwillalsoberemindingstudentsthattheythemselvesshouldneverbeembarrassedorreluctant toshareanyworriesorconcernswithus;wearehereforthemandwillalwaysrespondwhenastudentasks forourhelporadvice Iwouldbegratefulifyoucouldalsoreinforcethisimportantmessagethroughoutthe year.
Thishandbookaimstoprovideinformationyoumightneedduringastudentʼstimeattheschool.Itisnot comprehensive,butitcoversmostofthemainissuesthatusuallyariseandgivesaflavourofhowtheschool operates.ThelatestversionofthishandbookisavailableontheSchoolwebsitehere.
ThePurcellSchoolisafriendly,vibrantandhappyplace Ifyouaretheparentofanewstudent,restassured thattheywillsoonmakefriendsandflourish.Ifyouaretheparentofareturningstudent,youcanbeassured ofourcontinuedcommitmenttoexceptionalprovisionandcare.
PaulBambrough Principal
MISSIONSTATEMENT Mission
ThemissionofThePurcellSchoolistoprovideyoungmusicianswhodemonstratethepotentialtobecome exceptional(irrespectiveofbackground)withoutstandingteachingwithinasupportiveschoolenvironment andtoequipthemwiththeself-confidence,adaptability,maturityandperspectivetosustaintheir professionaldevelopmentandpersonalfulfilmentthroughouttheirlives.
Aims
● Tosustainasafe,happyandhealthyenvironmentinwhichallcanflourishmusically,academicallyand emotionally
● Todeliveroutstandingmusicalandacademiceducation
● Toprovidearangeofhigh-profileanddevelopmentalperformanceopportunities
● Todeliverpersonalisedpastoralcareandsupportsothattheindividualneedsofeachstudentaremet
● Toprovideaccesstomusicalopportunityandwidenparticipationinareaswherethisisespecially difficult
● Maintain(asfarasispracticallypossible)openaccessbyadmittingstudentssolelyontheability,not accordingtofinancialmeans
SECTIONA:SCHOOLROUTINES&ADMINISTRATION A1.TheSchoolDay Forboarders,theschooldaybeginswithearlymorningpractice(forstudentsinYears7-11,dependingonthe dayoftheweek),followedbybreakfastat8.20am.
Daystudentsshouldnotbeinschoolbefore8.00am.Studentsshouldleavethepremisesattheendoftheday nolaterthanthefollowingtimes,accordingtotheiryeargroup:4.00pm(Years7-8),5.00pm(Year9)or6.00pm (Years10-13),unlessrequiredtostayforanorganisedschoolactivitysupervisedbyamemberofstaff In exceptionalandoccasionalcircumstances,permissiontostaylateratschoolisatthediscretionofthe Houseparentandmustbesoughtinadvanceandconfirmedinwriting(textoremailisfine) Daystudentsmust alwayssigninwiththeirHouseparentonarrivalatschoolinthemorning,andmustalwayssignoutfromtheir Housebeforeleavingschoolattheendoftheday.
DailyRoutines(Weekdays)
Classroomlessonsstartontimeandfinish3minutesearlywhenfollowedbyanotherlesson Assembliesand tutorialsstartat8.40am.
Boarders DayStudents 840am Assemblies,TutorPeriod,LessonsorMusicBlock-seebelow 10.20am Break– inthedininghall
10.40am Lessons
12.40pm+1.10pm Lunchinthedininghalland LunchtimeConcerts Registration,byhouse,intheDiningHallorinhouse,asadvised 140pm Lessons
3.40-4.00pm Break–inthedininghall
4.00-5.00pm Y9-Y13:MusicBlock(MonandWeds) Lessons(TuesandThurs)
Y7-Y8:Freetime,Prep
5.45pm+6.10pm Supper andregistrationinthedininghall
6.15pmonwards EveningRoutines -
AvisonDaystudentsY7-8signoutand leaveby4.00pm,Y9by5.00pm,unless attendingastaff-supervisedactivity
SeniorDaystudentssignoutand leaveby600pmunlessattendinga staff-supervisedactivity
Assemblies/Tutor/Lessons/MusicBlockperiod(Mon-Fri8.40-9.00am)
Monday WholeSchoolAssembly-allstudents CPHall
Tuesday MusicBlock Asperindividualtimetables
Wednesday Y7-Y9Assembly CPHall.Allotheryearsintutorial
Thursday Y10-Y11Assembly CPHall.Allotheryearsintutorial
Friday Y12-Y13Assembly CPHall Allotheryearsintutorial
A2.DayStudentRoutines ArrivingandDepartingSchool
8-8.40am ArriveatschoolandregisterinHouses
12.40-1.20pm AllstudentsregisterintheirrespectiveHouses
4pm AvisonYear7-8StudentssignoutinHouseandmustbecollectedby4.00pm
5pm Year9StudentssignoutofHouseandmustbecollectedby500pmunlesstheyare attendingastaffsupervisedactivityandhavearrangedtostaylater.
6pm Year10-13studentssignoutofHouseandleaveby6.00pmunlesstheyareattendinga staffsupervisedactivityandhavearrangedtostaylater
Requestsforsupperneedtobemade48hoursinadvance. Youmayonlystayifyouareattendingastaff supervisedactivity.
A3.BoardingStudentRoutines DailyRoutine(Monday–Friday)
6.30am WakeUp 6.45amWakeUpforEMP(Y9)
7.20am
Earlymorningpractice Y7,8,9 (Tues,Weds,Thurs)
Earlymorningpractice Y10and11 (Mon-Ellington,Fri-Sunley)
7.30am - SixthFormandnon-EMPWakeUp
8.00am - SixthFormdressedandreadytoleave→ Registration→Breakfastindininghall
8.20am Breakfast(Yrs7,8,9) Breakfast(Y9+EMP)
8.40am Assembly, MusicBlockORTutorials→Lessons BoardingHousesoutofbounds(exceptforSixthFormpianists),forcleaninguntil break,a erwhichSixthFormmayworkinhousewiththepermissionoftheir houseparent.
10.20am-10.40am Break– inthedininghall Break.Housesre-openforbreakonly
12.40pm+1.10pm LunchinthedininghallORLunchtimeConcerts–Registration 1240pm-AvisonandSunley 110pm-Ellington
1.40pm Lessonsresume
3.40-4.00pm Break– inthedininghall
4.00-5.00pm Y9:MusicBlock(MonandWeds), AcademicLessons(Tuesand Thurs) Y7-Y8:Activity
MusicBlock(Monday/Wednesday), AcademicLessons(Tuesday/Thursday)
5.00-6.00pm AvisonPrep FreetimeORscheduledmusicactivities
5.45pm+6.10pm Supper inthedininghall-Registration 545pm-AvisonandSunley 610pm-Ellington
6.15-7.15pm Eveningpractice(Y7–Y8) Freetime(Y9)
7.00pm Registerforprepinhouses Prepuntil830pm
7.15pm EveningPractice(Y9) HouseTimeYear(7-8)
8.15pm
8.45-9.15pm Yrs7-8:Meetinthe CommonRoom→ handin
Y10/11returntohouse andsignin →phones handedin Yr10/11Upstairsfor bedtimeroutine 9.15-9.30pm Yr9Handintechand
Y12/13Returntohouse andsignin 9.45pm Yr9Lightsout
Y10/11 Lightsout. Y12//13 Upstairsfor bedtimeroutine Y12&13 Bedtime
TherearenopreptimesonFriday.SaturdayorSundayeveningsandthereisnoearlymorningpracticeon SaturdayorSundaymornings.
A4.TheSchoolYear Termdatesarepublishedatleastayearinadvanceandcanbefoundontheschoolwebsite Theschooloffers longholidays,includingthreeweeksatbothChristmasandEasterandafortnightʼshalfterminOctober.We thereforerequireyounottotakeyourchildoutofschoolduringtermtime
Exeatweekendsusuallyoccuronceeachhalfofterm.Theschool(includingallboardinghouses)isclosed throughouttheexeatweekend,whichcansometimesincludetheFridaybeforeortheMondayfollowing Studentsgotoparentsorguardiansforthewholeofeachexeatweekend.
Datesofexeatsfortheyearcanbefoundontheschoolwebsitehere.
Allstudentsarerequiredtobeavailableforschoolconcertsifaskedtoperform,includingthosewhichtake placeatweekendsorduringschoolholidays.Keydatesarepublishedinadvanceonourwebsite.
A5.Attendance Allstudentsareexpectedtobeinschoolforthecoreworkinghours(Monday–Thursday,840amuntiltheend oftheschooldayrelevanttotheYeargroup(seeA1.TheSchoolDay);Friday8.40amuntil3.40pmforall students)unlessgivenpermissiontobelate/absentorengagedinanorganisedschoolactivity(e.g.aschool trip).
Unlessspecificpermissionhasbeengiventogohomeearly,alldaystudentsmuststayinschooluntiltheirlast commitmentoftheday.SixthFormdaystudentsmayleavethepremisesa ertheirlastcommitmentofthe dayprovidingtheyhavepermissiontodosofromtheirHouseparentorHeadofSixthForm
Ifastudentwishestomissschoolforanyreason,aparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsencerequest byemail,14daysinadvance,tostudentabsence@purcell-schoolorg
A6.ContactingtheSchool ForpastoralandHousematters,youshouldalwayscontactyourchildʼsHouseparentdirectly Forotherschool mattersduringtheschoolworkingday,youcantelephonetheSchoolOfficeon01923331100oremail schooloffice@purcell-schoolorg Theofficestaffwilldotheirbesttohelp,orwilldirectyoutosomeonewho can. Outsidethenormalschooldayandatweekends,pleasecontactyourchildʼsHouseparent.
Parentsarewelcometoentertheschoolpremisesduringtheschooldaytodeliverorcollectitemsfortheir children,andshouldalwaysreportfirsttoReception.Parentswhowishtoseemembersofstaffshouldalways makeappointmentsinadvanceandshouldreporttoReception Parentsareaskednottoenterschool buildingswithoutcheckinginwithReceptionfirst.
ParentsofboardersareaskedtoalwaysletHouseparentsknowinadvance whencomingtovisittheirchildren intheboardinghouseorwhentakingtheirchildrenout.Whenparents/guardiansarriveattheboarding housetheyshouldmakecontactimmediatelywiththeHouseparentormemberofHousestaffondutyatthe time.Parentsarenotallowedupstairsexceptonthefirstandlastdayoftermtohelptheirchildwithpacking.
Absencesduetoillnessmustbereportedimmediatelytostudentabsence@purcell-school.organdthe Houseparentbyemail.
Asuccessfuleducationreliesonpartnershipbetweenschoolandparents Webelievethatthisisbestachieved bylayingdownclearlinesofcommunicationandthispolicyexplainsourapproach.
SchoolPost AnaccounthasbeencreatedforyouonThePurcellSchoolʼsʻSchoolPostʼparentcommunicationsystem.The schoolwillusethesystemtosendyouemails(andoccasionallytextmessages);italsoprovidesyouwitha personalonline'mailbox'whereyoucanalwaysviewarecordofallyourmessagesfromtheschooland,where appropriate,completesimplereplyforms.
Publicationswithshortmessagesfromtheschoolwillcometoyourinboxusingthisemailaddress.Thiswill containalinktothefullpublicationwithanydocumentsandanopportunitytoreply.
StudentFormssuchastheDataCollectionsheetcanbedownloadedfromSchoolPostandreturnedto schooloffice@purcell-school.org
Academic/InstrumentalreportingisalsocommunicatedviaSchoolPost.
TheWeeklyHighlightsarenormallypublishedontheschoolwebsiteonFridaya ernoonofeachweekduring termtime,andwillincludeitemsofschoolnews,administrativemattersandalistofsomeforthcoming events.Theschoolcalendarcanbefoundontheschoolwebsite,alongwithtermdatesandexeats.
EmergencyAnnouncements
Inthecaseofanyemergency,includingwhentheschoolisclosedastheresultofanemergency,information toparents,guardiansandfamilieswillbepublishedinitiallyonthefrontpageoftheschoolʼswebsite www.purcell-school.org.Thiswillalwaysbetheprimarysourceofsuchinformation.
InitialContact Ifyouhaveaqueryoraconcern,youshouldnormallydirectittoyourchildʼs
● Tutor(academicmatters)
● HeadofDepartment(musicalmatters)
● Houseparent(pastoralandwelfarematters)
NB EachHousehasaʻdutyʼmobilephonesothatmembersoftheHousepastoralteamcanbecontacted duringboardinghours,andHouseteamsshareaccesstotheHouseemailaddress,sothatmessagescanbe pickedup(andrespondedto,asappropriate),bywhoeverisonduty.
Wewillcontactyouifwehaveconcernsaboutyourchildʼswelfare,performanceorbehaviourwhichwethink shouldbebroughttoyourattention Allstaffcanbecontactedbyemailandemailaddressesforcurrent membersofstaffarelistedinthishandbook.
Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingyourchildʼseducationorwelfare,pleasedosharethesewithusassoonas possible.Itisdifficultforustoproperlyinvestigateanincidentorproblemwhichhashappenedsometime ago,andsituationscanchangequicklywithyoungpeople,soitisimperativetorespondtowelfareconcernsas quicklyaspossible.
DetailsoftheschoolʼsComplaintsProcedurecanbefoundinthishandbook.
DisciplinaryMatters WeaskparentstosupporttheschoolʼsBehaviour&SanctionsPolicy(whichcanbefoundonourwebsite).This includesagreeingthatstudentsmayoccasionallyhavetoserveadetentiona erschoolandtotakingyour
childhomeduringtermifsuspended.
Wewillnotautomaticallycontactyouifyourchildisintroubleforsomethingminor.However,wewillalways contactyoutodiscussmajorbreachesoftheschoolbehaviourcode,andwhereschoolsanctionsareinvolved
A8.CourtOrders IfastudentissubjecttoanyCourtOrderitisessentialthattheschoolisinformed.Thisinformationis confidentialbutwillhelpustounderstandthestudentʼspositionandsupportthem.AcopyofanyCourtOrder willneedtobeprovidedtotheSchoolandheldonthestudentʼsfile.
Parentsneedtobeawarethattheschoolhasobligationsinrespectofparentalresponsibility.Forfurther information,pleasecontacttheschool
A9.DataProtection PleaserefertotheSchoolwebsitefordetailsoftheDataProtectionPolicyandspecificPrivacyStatementsfor studentsandparents
A10.Transport TheSchoolusesataxifirmfullylicensedandvettedbyHertsmereBoroughCouncil,thelocalauthority A1 ExecutiveTravelGroupLtdcanbebookedandpaidforviaappbyparents/guardians.Pleasecontactthe schoolofficeforadditionalinformationorsupportregardingbookingoftransport
A11.InternationalStudents AllstudentswhoseparentsarenotpermanentlyresidingintheUKarerequiredtohaveaGuardianintheUK. PleaseseetheInternationalStudentGuideforfurtherdetails
AlladministrativequeriesrelatingtovisasforoverseasstudentsshouldbereferredtoMrsCarolineFletcher c.fletcher@purcell-school.org
A12.Property StudentLockers Theschoolhasorganisedlargeandsecurelockerstoaccommodategrowingdemandforstudentstorage.This significantlyreducesanypotentialrisksassociatedwithstoringinstrumentalequipmentandothervaluable day-to-dayitemsinunsafeplaces,(althoughstudentsshouldnotbringlargesumsofmoneyorothervaluables toschoolunlessabsolutelynecessary)Studentsareaskednottoleavetheirbelongingsintheschool corridors,butinsteadtousethelockerswhichareavailable.LockersareavailabletohireforbothDayand BoardingStudentsandforlargerinstruments,aseparatearrangementcanbemadeeitherwiththeHeadof Department(HOD)orHouseparent
WeencourageparentstorentalockerfromtheʻIndependentLockerSolutionsLtdʼ,whoadministertherental fortheschool.Theyearlycostforalockeris£35whichisspreadtermly(£10pertermand£5whenbookinga locker).Thekeyswillbesentdirectlytotheparent/guardian.Forthoselivingabroad,lockerkeyscanbe collectedfromtheSchoolOfficeatthestartoftheterm.Boardershaveasmallsafeintheirbedroom.
LostpropertyisnormallyhandedintotheSchoolOffice,althoughboardersshouldalsocheckwiththeir Houseoffice. Attheendofterm,anypropertynotreclaimedwillbedisposedof.
Studentsareresponsibleforlookinga erschoolbooksandsheetmusicissuedtothem.Damageandlosswill bechargedtoparents,aswilldamagetoschoolproperty(eg brokenwindows)
A13.Publicity Aspartofourmarketingstrategy,weregularlytakephotographsandmakeaudioandvideorecordingsof concerts,whichmaysubsequentlybeusedintheschoolprospectus,socialmedia,inpressreleasesoronour website.Ifyoudonotwishustousephotographs,audioorvideoofyourchildinthisway,pleaseinformthe Schoolbyemailing schooloffice@purcell-school.org.
Pleasenotethatourmarketingstrategyonlyidentifiesindividual studentsinphotographs/video/recordings whenthisiscentraltothestory,andonlythenbyfirstnameandinitial.
A14.Smoking PleasenotethatThePurcellSchoolanditscampusisanon-smokingenvironment.Parentsareaskedto respectthisatalltimes,includingoutsidebuildingsandanywhereontheschoolgrounds.Pleasenotethatour definitionofsmokingincludesvaping,e-cigarettesandʻShishapensʼ.
A15.FinancialInformation PersonalExpenses/PocketMoney Allstudents,bothdayandboarding,shouldhaveadequatefundswiththemeachdaytoprovidethemwiththe meanstomeetanylikelyexpenses(snacks,etc).Boardingstudentsshouldbeprovidedwithaccesstofunds, whichcanbecontrolledbypersonalarrangementwithHouseparentsorabank.TheSchoolregretsthatit cannotprovideloanstostudents
StudentsReceivingExternalInstrumentalLessons Asarule,externallessonsarediscouraged.Ourfullpolicyonexternalmusiclessonsisonthewebsite;thefirst paragraphisprintedbelow.
ThePurcellSchoolprovidesworld-classspecialisttuitioninmusictostudentsthroughtheemploymentofan exceptionallywell-qualifiedandexperiencedstaff TheSchoolalsosupportsanumberofstudentstoaccess theprovisionofferedatjuniorconservatoiredepartmentsonSaturdays.Everyyear,asmallnumberof studentswishtoreceiveinstrumentaltuitionfromaspecificteacherwhoisneitheremployedbytheschool noraconservatoirejuniordepartment.Eachrequestmustbeassessedonitsownmeritsandtheschoolmust satisfyitselfthatitisinthebestinterestofthestudenttostudywiththeproposedteacher. Insuchcases,the schoolmustthensatisfyitselfthatadequatemeasuresareinplacetoprotectthesafetyandwellbeingofthe student.
Forstudentswhoseplaceincludesaninstrumentalallowance,thecostofexternallessons(asapprovedbythe MusicDepartment),includingconsultationlessons,maybesetagainsttheallowance Invoicesshouldbe submittedtotheFinanceOffice.
Forstudentsattendingoneofthejuniormusiccolleges,anamountequivalenttotheSchoolʼsinternal teachersʼhourlyratecanbesetagainsttheallowanceinrespectoftheindividualinstrumentallessons receivedatthecollege ThearrangementmustbediscussedwithandapprovedbytheappropriateHoDin writingbeforethejuniorcollegecoursecommences.InvoicesshouldbesubmittedtotheSchoolFinance Officeonatermlybasis
Externalteachersshouldsubmittheirinvoicesforlessonfeestoparentsinthefirstinstance,whoshould forwardacopytotheappropriateHoDtobeapproved TheSchoolwillthenreimburseparentsuptothe
amountavailableintheinstrumentalallowance,a ertakingintoaccountanylessonsbeingreceivedwithin School
AnyqueriesshouldbedirectedtoMsMHristovaintheFinanceoffice
MDSStudents-AdditionalAssistance
WhereparentsofMDS-fundedstudentshavebeenpreviouslynotifiedthattheyqualifyforassistancewith travelexpensesanduniformexpenses,parentsshouldsubmitreceiptstotheFinanceOfficefor reimbursement BacktoContents
SECTIONB:PASTORALINFORMATION B1.Houses AllstudentsatThePurcellSchoolaremembersofoneofthreeHouses:
Avison(mixed,Years7-9,boardersanddaystudents)
Sunley(girls,Years10-12,boardersanddaystudents)
Ellington(boys,Years10-13/ girls,Years12&13,boardersanddaystudents)
EachHouseisunderthegeneralpastoralsupervisionofaHouseparent,assistedbyresidentAssistant Houseparentsand/oraDayMatronandResidentGraduateAssistants Ateamofmedicalstaffisalsoonsite 24/7.AllstudentshaveaTutorwhoseesstudentsfortwoorthreeTutorialperiodseachweek,andboarding studentsadditionallyhaveaBoardingMentor.Thetutorsandmentorsareresponsibleformonitoring academicprogress,balanceofcommitmentsandpromotingstudentwelfare
B2.ChildProtection TheSchoolaimstokeepallstudentssafeandtocreateanenvironmentwheretheyfeelsecureenoughto discusstheirconcerns. TheSchooltrainsallstafftorecognisewhenyoungpeopleareinneedofhelp.Ifyou haveanyconcernsaboutthebehaviourofanyadultorotherstudent,youmusttellsomeoneimmediately Thebestpeopletotellaretheschool'ssafeguardingteam;MrSzafranski,MrBurns,MsWhitty,MsShah,Mr Hoskins,MsMitchellorMrBambrough.
B3.Anti-BullyingPolicy(includingCyber-Bullying)
Theschoolisdeterminedthatnokindofbullyingwillbetolerated.Theschoolʼsanti-bullyingpolicycanbe foundontheschoolwebsite
B4.Assemblies
StudentsmeetasacommunityeveryMondaymorningforawholeschoolassembly Comingtogetherto collectivelylearnabouttheworld,shareexperiences,andcelebrateeachotherʼssuccesseshelpstudentsand staffforgeacommunityspirit,asenseofpurposeandafeelingofpride.Inadditiontoawholeschool assemblythereareadditionalassembliesduringthetermforbothlowerandupperyeargroups
SchoolCouncil
ASchoolCouncilisorganisedbytheHeadsofSchool,withrepresentativesfromeachyeargroup.Itusually meetseveryhalftermandstudentsarewelcometoputforwardtopicsfordiscussion
B5.BoardingStatement
Tobereadinconjunctionwith:
● ChildProtectionandSafeguardingPolicy
● BoardingStaffHandbookandStudentHandbooks
Introduction
Theimperativeofsafeguarding,asoutlinedinKCSIESeptember2024,andappliedthroughThePurcell SchoolʼsSafeguardingandChildProtectionPolicy,underpinsourentireapproachtoboarding.Boarding Houseteamsunderstandtheyhaveaʻdutyofcareʼtosafeguardandpromotethewelfareofallstudents,and toworkinpartnershipwithstudents,staff,parents,widerpastoralteamsandexternalagencies,as appropriate,tobestfulfilthisdutyofcareandtoensurethewellbeingandpersonaldevelopmentofeach individualstudent
ThestrongpastoralframeworkatThePurcellSchoolprovidesthefoundationforstudentstofulfiltheir potential,recogniseanddeveloptheirstrengthsindifferentareasoftheirlivesandflourishinthebeliefthat theyarevaluedandrespected.
OuraimatThePurcellSchool istoensurethattheenvironmentisonewherethefocusisonpraiseand encouragementwhereboundariesaresetclearlyandgently Studentsareexpectedtovaluetheschoolrules andknowwhatisexpectedofthem,developinghighstandardsfortheirownbehaviour.Ultimately,wehope thatallindividualswillleaveThePurcellSchool asyoungadultswhovalueandrespecteachother,thenatural worldandmostimportantly,themselves
WearealsomindfuloftheneedforlifeatThePurcellSchooltoupholdtheFundamentalBritishValuesof Democracy,theRuleofLaw,thepromotionofIndividualLiberty,andRespectandToleranceforthosewith differentfaithsandbeliefs.
TheSchooliscontinuallyappraisingboardingprovisiontoenableittoconstantlyimproveitscarefor boarders;theSchoolwelcomesbothparentalandstudentinputinhelpingittomeetitsaims
TheBoardingEthosderivesfrom:
● Housecommunitieswhichpromotemutualrespect,kindnessandhonestyamongstallthestudents andstaff.
● Housecommunitiesinwhichstudentsareknownandvaluedasindividuals.
● Anatmospherebasedontrustandasharedunderstandingoftheʻdutyofcareʼ,wherestudentsfeel abletoapproachallmembersofstaffconfidentintheknowledgethattheywillbelistenedtoand treatedwithrespect Theyknowthatstaffseektheirviewsonboardinglife,valuethemandtakethem seriously.Theyalsofeelabletosimplysharegoodthingsthathavehappenedaswellasseeking supportwhenchallengesarise.
● Anatmosphereinwhichstudentsareaccountablefortheirindividualactionsandplaytheirpartin helpingstafffulfiltheirdutyofcaretowardsthem.
● Anatmospherewhichpromotesanunderstandingofeachothersʼdifferences,inclusionandkindness–andwherebullying,harassmentandintolerancearerecognisedasunacceptable.
● Anenvironmentwhichfacilitatesastrongsenseofrespectandunderstandingforstudentsfrom differentcountriesandculturesandcelebratesdiversitywithinthecommunity,engenderingagood understandingofequalityanddiversitywithintheschoolandwidercommunity.
● Aninclusive,safespacewherethereisclearsupportforasafe,openlearningenvironmentfreeofslurs Noinsults-verbalornon-verbalrelatedtoability,appearance,culture,genderidentity,home language,race,ethnicity,religion,sexualorientationorsocialclasswillbetolerated These expectationsarerootedineducation,helpingtoraisebothawarenessandempathyabouttheharm donebyslurs.
● Anenvironmentwhichenablesstudentstodeveloptheiracademicandmusicaltalentsthrough well-structuredstudytime,goodroutines,thepromotionofpersonalself-disciplineandbalanced lifestyles,includingagoodunderstandingoftheimportanceof sleephygieneandnutrition
● Anenvironmentwherearangeofactivities,hobbiesandopportunitiesforleadershipandinitiative assistinthepersonal,socialandculturaldevelopmentofeachstudent
● Anenvironmentwhichiscomfortable,suitedtotheneedsofstudentsandwhichrecognisesthat althoughlivingtogetherinaclosecommunity,staffandpupilsacknowledgetherightofeachotherto privacy
● Anenvironmentthatis,asfaraspossible,freefromphysicalhazardsanddangersofanysortsothatall studentsatThePurcellSchoolareallowedtothrivewithinasafeandhappyenvironment
TheBoardingEthoswill:
● Developstudentsʼresponsibility,respectandkindnesstowardseachother,thenaturalworldandmost importantlythemselves.
● Encourageallstudentstotakeresponsibilityfortheirpersonaldevelopment Throughregular self-reflectionandexplorationwiththeirHouseparentand/orBoardingMentorallstudents recognise wheretheirindividualcharacterstrengthslieandwhattheycandotonurturethesestrengthstofulfil theirpotential.Everyoneisalsoencouragedtolookbeyondtheirnaturalstrengthsand-ina supportiveenvironment–challengethemselvestoreachbeyondtheirlimits,takingrisksandlearning theimportanceoffailureforpersonalgrowth
● Developstudentsʼqualitiesofleadershipandabilitytoworkproductivelyandpositivelyaspartofa teamaswellasconsistentlylisteningtoandstandingupforotherstoensuretheHouseremainsasafe andinclusivespace.
● EncouragestudentstocontributetotheneedsandwelfareofothersintheHouseandschool,aswell asthoseinthewidercommunitythroughopportunitiessuchastheschoolʼsoutreachprogramme
● Celebratethecontributionandachievementofstudentsinallareasofschoollife,individuallyand collegially
AvisonHouse(fordayandboardingstudentsfromYear7to9) AvisonissituatedawayfromthemainSchoolinitsowngardens Westrivetocreateawelcomingandhomely atmosphereandarefullycommittedtoprovidingstudentswithasafeandsecureHouse.Studentswillbeable todevelopbothacademicallyandsocially,becomingconfident,wellroundedindividuals.AvisonisledbyMs Hawkins,Houseparent,andAssistantHouseparent,MrCaliendo MsBilashisourResidentBoarding Assistant.WeareallheretosupportandguidestudentsduringtheirtimeinAvison,inacommunitywhere everyoneisvaluedandrespectedforwhotheyare
SunleyHouse(forgirls,dayandboardingstudentsfromYear10–12) MsRoacheisHouseparent,MsFiskistheAssistantHouseparentandMrsHunteristheDayMatron Withthe supportofourtwoResidentGraduateAssistantsweaimtoensurethatstudentsfeelvalued,listenedtoand respected.Wearecommittedtocreatingawarmandwelcomingcommunitythatisbasedonmutualkindness andtrust,whereeveryonelooksoutforoneanotherwhilerespectingeachother'sindividuality TheHouse Teamisheretosupportstudentsmusically,academicallyandsociallyandwewillencouragestudentsto maintainahealthybalancebetweenthesedifferentareas Studentwellbeingisofparamountimportanceto theHouseTeam.Wearealwaysheretosupportandassiststudentssothattheycanflourishandreachtheir potential,leavingschoolasconfident,self-awareindividuals,whoarecommittedtomakingadifference.
EllingtonHouse(fordayandboardingstudentsinYears10–13)
MrDulovicistheHouseparentandalongwiththeAssistantHouseparent,MsRobinson,wewillbeonhandto providestudentswithsupportandguidancethroughouttheirtimeatPurcell Wealsohaveafantastically talentedandsupportiveteamofResidentGraduateAssistantswhoareresidentinEllington.Weallaimto ensurethatstudentshaveasecure,comfortable,andwelcomingenvironmentinwhichtoflourish,andweare committedtodevelopingthesocialandemotionalskillsofallourstudents.Ouraimisforstudentstoleave Ellingtonasyoungadultswhovalueandrespecteachother,thenaturalworldandmostimportantly, themselves.
Ourgoalistoensurethatstudentsfindagoodbalancebetweentheirmusic,studyingandsocialising,andto createahousewhichisinclusiveforallstudentsbasedonmutualrespect,trustandkindness.
B6.MedicalInformation TheSchoolHealthCentreisrunbytheSchoolNurse,MsMorgan.Allmedicalinformationisheldinconfidence bythemedicalstaffandwillnotbedivulgedwithoutthepermissionofthestudent Studentsareencouraged tokeepparents/guardiansinformedofanymedicalproblemsandiftheyrequireprivacyareableto
telephonefromtheSchoolHealthCentre.Parentsofnewstudentsarerequiredtocompleteamedical questionnaire
HealthCentreHours AmemberoftheHealthCentreteam isroutinely availableforstudentsfrom8.30am-4.30pmMondayto Friday Outsideofthesetimes,NurseMorganisavailableforemergencies,ʻoutofhoursʼmedicalmattersand supportforhealthandwellbeing.TheSchoolHealthCentreissituatedonthegroundfloorofDulvertonHouse.
EmergencyContact Intheeventofillnessorinjuryeveryeffortismadetocontacttheparentorguardian.Itisveryimportantthat theSchoolhasanup-to-dateandaccessiblehome/work/mobileorothercontactnumber Untilthestudentʼs parent/guardianiscontacted,theSchoolwilltakeanyactionrequiredinthebestinterestsofthestudent.A numberoftheSchoolstaffaretrainedEmergencyFirstAidersandintheeventofanaccident,appropriateFirst Aidwillbegiven.
Intheeventofadaystudentbecomingunwellandrequiringtobesenthome,parentsarecontacted immediatelyandrequestedtocollecttheirchildassoonaspossible.StudentsarecaredforintheSchool HealthCentreuntilparentsarrive
Physiotherapy Ourvisitingphysiotherapist,DrUpjohn,attendstheHealthCentreonWednesdays Anystudentmayrequest anappointmentwithherthroughtheSchoolNurse.DrUpjohnofferssupportandadviceformusicianson maintainingmusculoskeletalwellbeingandavoidingplaying-relatedinjuries
Counselling
OurCounsellor,MsMorris,visitstheHealthCentreon4daysaweektoseestudentsinstrictconfidence.Any studentmayrequestanappointmentwithherthroughtheHealthCentreorbycontactingthecounsellor directly
Immunisations
RoutineimmunisationsaregivenattheSchoolandyouwillbeaskedpriortothesessiontoconsenttothis procedure.ThisisforHPVinYear8,BCGscreeninginYear9andDiphtheria,TetanusandPolioinYear10.
B8.InformationforParentsofBoarders
Doctor-Registration BoardersmustregisterwiththeSchoolʼslocalGPpractice(informationissentwiththehealthquestionnaire onadmissiontotheschool).StudentswillundergoaroutinehealthcheckonadmissiontotheSchool, includingheight,weightandurinetest AnystudentundersixteenrequiringaGPappointmentwillbe accompaniedbyoneoftheSchoolNursesoramemberofstaff.Theymayofcoursechoosetoseethedoctor aloneorwiththenursepresent.AllstudentswhohaveasthmawillberequestedtoattendtheGPSurgeryand beunderthecareofthespecialistpracticenursewhowillmonitortheirasthmasymptomsandensurethatthe conditionstayswellcontrolledthroughouttheSchoolyear.
HospitalTreatment/HospitalOut-PatientAppointments StudentsrequiringtreatmentatthelocalAccidentandEmergencyDepartmentatWatfordGeneralHospital, approximately2.5milesaway,willnormallybeaccompaniedbyoneoftheSchoolNursesoramemberofstaff. Everyeffortwillbemadetoinformtheparents/guardiansassoonaspossiblepriortohospitaltreatment(i.e. foranymedicaltreatment,anaestheticoroperationdeemednecessarybyamedicalpractitioner,specialistor surgeon).IfthisisnotpossiblethenthePrincipalorHouseparentactinginlocoparentiswillgiveconsent. Parentsshouldensuretheyhaveindicatedparentalconsentontheirchildʼsenrolmentform/medical
questionnaire.Boardersundersixteenwillnormallybeaccompaniedtoout-patientappointmentsatthelocal hospital
AdmissiontotheSchoolHealthCentre Onafewoccasions,somemedicalconditionsmaymakeitnecessaryforastudenttobeadmittedovernightto theHealthCentretoallowmoreclosesupervision Parentsorguardianswillbeinformed
Whenstudentsareparticularlyunwell,,andhaveapersistentlyhighbodytemperatureorongoingdiarrhoeaor vomiting,everyeffortshouldbemadetoensurethattheyaresenthometoparents/guardianstorecover StudentsmustnotreturntoSchooluntiltheyarewellandsymptomshaveresolvedformorethan48hours.
Illness Incasesofmildillness(forexample,heavycolds,migrainesetc.)studentsmaybeallowedtorecoverintheir ownrooms.Thenurseswillensurethewell-beingofthestudentbyregularsupervisionandcommunication withtheDayMatronandHouseDutyTeamconcerned.
DentalandOpticalTreatment Routinevisitstothedentistandopticianshould,wheneverpossible,bearrangedduringtheschoolholidays Allstudentsshouldhave6-to-12-monthlydentalcheck-upsandanannualeyesighttest.Onlyemergency dentaltreatmentisavailableduringtermtime.WestronglyencourageyoutotakeouttheSchoolpersonaland dentalinsuranceplanforaminimalfeethatcoversallpersonal/dentalaccidentandemergencytreatmentfor yourchild.PleaserefertotherelevantinformationandformsentfromtheFinancedepartment.
PrivateMedicalCoverOption Allstudents,includingoverseasstudents,areeligibleformedicaltreatmentundertheNationalHealthService, whetherroutineoremergency.Thisisfreeofcharge.Parentshavetheoptionoftakingoutprivatemedical coverthroughAxaHealthcare.Studentswhohaveprivatemedicalinsuranceintheirhomecountryshould checkwiththecompanyconcernedastowhetherthisisvalid/transferableforuseintheUnitedKingdom Ifa studentisalreadycoveredunderaUKprivatemedicalscheme,pleaseindicatethisonthemedical questionnaire
StudentsTravellingOverseas Parents/guardiansshouldmakeanappointmenttoseetheSchoolNurseswellinadvanceoftheschool holidaysifastudentistravellingtoanareathatrequiresimmunisation.Vaccinationscanbearrangedwith parental/guardianconsentatthelocalGPsurgery,andanycostswillhavetobemetbyparents
MedicalTreatmentduringSchoolHolidays ItisimportantthattheSchoolNurseisinformedofanymedicaltreatment,vaccinationsgiven,andof medicinesprescribedduringtheSchoolholidays[aformissentoutattheendofeveryterm]. Studentsshould bringanynewmedicationstotheHealthCentreonreturntoSchooltoensurethenursingstaffareawareof thetreatment.IfastudentneedstoseeaGPwhilstawayfromSchoolintheUnitedKingdom,itisimportant thattheyaretemporarilyregisteredwiththeGPthattheyareseeing Parentsshouldensurewhencompleting thetemporaryregistrationformthattheirpermanentaddressisʻThePurcellSchoolʼ,otherwisetheywill automaticallyberemovedfromtheAttenboroughSurgeryfiles Ifastudentisinthecareofaguardianovera holidayperiodandbecomesunwell,theguardianshouldliaisewiththeparentsdirectly.
Medications ItistheSchoolʼspolicythatstudentsdonottakemedicationwithoutsupervision.Nostudentisallowedtobe inpossessionofprescribedorover-the-countermedicationswithoutpriorassessmentbyamemberofthe SchoolMedicalTeam.Exceptionsareasthmainhalersandadrenalineautoinjectordevices(e.g.EpiPens)for severeallergies.ParentsshouldsupplytheSchoolwithaspare,namedinhaler/adrenalineautoinjector devicewhichwillthenbestoredinaknown,accessibleplaceincaseofanemergency,orforSchooltrips.
TheSchoolNurseispermittedtoadministersomeover-the-countermedicationsonatemporarybasisas authorisedbyanagreedlistwiththelocalGP.Somemembersoftheteaching/musicstaff/Houseparentsare authorisedtogivesimpleanalgesiaandcoughandthroatremedies Pleaserefertothemedicationslistthatis sentwiththemedicalquestionnaireandinformtheschoolifyoudonotconsenttoyourchildreceivingany HomelyRemedies AnymedicationsrequiredonaregularbasiswillbeprescribedbytheGP
VisitingYourChildinTheirBoardingHouse (Outsideofbeginningandendsoftermdrop-offandcollection)
Youareverywelcometovisittheschoolatanytime;pleaseletusknowthatyouwouldliketovisitandwewill adviseastothebesttimesintermsofyourchildʼscommitmentsandtheavailabilityofstaff Forthepurposes ofsafeguardingallstudentsattheschoolwerespectfullyrequestthat:
● parentsarenotallowedupstairsexceptonthefirstandlastdayoftermtohelpwithpacking.
● studentsstaywiththeirparent/guardianatalltimeswhilstintheboardinghouse;
● parentsusethevisitortoiletslocatedonthegroundfloorratherthanstudentsʼfacilities.
InformationfortheParentsofDayStudents DaystudentsmustattendtheirownGPwhentheneedarises ParentsshouldadvisetheSchoolthroughout theSchoolyearofanysignificantchangesinstudentsʼhealthandthestudentwillbegivenappropriate supportinSchool.
IllnessAtHome Anystudentwhoexperiencesahighbodytemperature(380Corabove),diarrhoeaorvomitingmustbeabsent fromSchoolforatleast48hoursa erthesymptomshaveresolved.
A eraperiodofabsenceduetoillnessorinjury,parentsmustnotifytheSchoolMedicalTeamofany medicationormanagementthatthestudentmightrequireontheirreturntoSchool.Thismustbeintheform ofaletteroutliningtheillness/injuryandthedatesabsentfromschool
AdministrationofMedicationonTripsOutsideSchool ItistheSchoolʼspolicythatstudentsdonottakemedicationwithoutsupervision.TheSchoolNursesorstaffin chargeofatripmayadministercertainmedicationandparentsshouldgivetheirpermissiononthemedical questionnairefordayandboardingstudents.
AsthmaandAllergies Studentswhohaveasthmaorsevereallergiesareencouragedtokeeptheirinhalers/adrenalineautoinjector devices(eg EpiPens)withthem Pleasearrangeforaspare,named,inhaler/adrenalineautoinjectordevices tobegiventotheSchoolNurse.Thiswillbekeptinanallocatedareawithinthegeneralstaffroom,foreasy accessibility,andwillbeavailableforuseifastudentlosesorforgetshis/herinhaler. Itwillalsobetakenon schooltrips
B9.Catering TheSchoolprovidesafullcateringserviceinassociationwithIFGIndependent.Boardersareprovidedwith breakfast,lunchandsuppersixdaysaweek,withmid-morningandtea-timesnacksduringtheweek On Sunday,brunchisserveduntil12.30pmandsupperisservedat5.45pmand6.10pm.
Daystudentsmayelecttotakeluncheverydayaswellasmid-morningandtea-timesnacks Daystudentswhowishtohavesupper(orbreakfast)onanoccasionalbasismustsignupintheirboarding houseswellinadvance,andatthelatestbymorningregistrationofthedayinquestion.Unlesspreviously notified,thesemealswillbechargedtoparentsontheschoolbill(£3forsupper) Alternatively,daystudents maybringapackedlunch.
Wetrytoencouragestudentstoeatahealthyandbalanceddiet Themenus(whicharepublishedeachweek onthecateringnoticeboards)arecarefullymonitoredtoensuretheymeettherequirementsfornutrition. Vegetarianoptionsarealwaysavailable Studentswithspecialdietaryrequirementsarecateredfor Thecateringstaffprovideawidechoiceoffood,sothereshouldalwaysbesomethingforeveryone.
TakeawaydeliveriesmayonlybeorderedattheweekendwithpermissionfromtheHouseparent Ifastudenthasanyparticulardietaryneedsorallergies,theyshouldtalkfirsttotheSchoolMedical TeamwhowillliaisewiththeChef.
Bought-inproductsthatmaycontainnuttracesarelabelled,butnonutsofanydescriptionareusedinthe kitchen.Pleasealertusifyourchildhasanallergytonuts,oranyotherproduct.
Weaskparentstosupportourschoolpolicyinrespectofallergiesbynotallowingstudentstobringto schoolanyfooditemsorsweetscontainingnuts.
SECTIONC:ACADEMICINFORMATION C1.Curriculum Theaimofourcurriculumistoachieveabalancebetweenmusicalandacademicstudies Althoughtheexact shapeofthecurriculumwillbedifferentfordifferentstudents,thebroadintentionisthatthereshouldbea progressionovertime:youngerstudentsneedalargeramountofacademictimetoensurethatthebasicskills andknowledgeareinplace,andthattheyareabletoachievegoodgradesatGCSEandIGCSE.Astheyget older,theyareexpectedtospendmoretimepractisingtheirinstruments,takingpartinchambermusicand orchestralorchoralgroups,andtheproportionoftimespentonacademicworkmaythereforedecrease Dependingonastudentʼsageandinstrumentalcommitments,between25%and50%ofcurriculartimeis spentonmusicalactivities
AtGCSE,studentsareadvisedtotakesevenoramaximumofeightsubjects. AllstudentstakeIGCSEMusicat thebeginningofYear11,andGCSEsorIGCSEsinMathematics,EnglishLanguageandScienceTrilogy(Biology, ChemistryandPhysics,givingtwoGCSEgrades)attheendofYear11.OptionalsubjectsincludeEnglish Literature,French,German,History,DramaandArt AllstudentsuptoYear11haveonesessioneachweekof physicaleducation.
AllSixthFormstudentstakeMusicALevelplustwootherALevels.Somestudentsmaywishtotakeafourth subjectbutthisisnotarequirementforstudyatuniversityandneedscarefulthoughtwithregardtothe balancebetweenacademicworkandmusiccommitments Inexceptionalcircumstancestheschoolmayagree toareducedacademicprogrammeofMusicALevelandoneALevelinYear13forthosewithaparticularly heavyscheduleorforoverseasstudentsstudyingEnglishasanadditionallanguage EALcanreplaceoneA LeveloptionforoverseasstudentswhomayhaveadditionalEnglishlanguageneeds,followingdiscussionwith theHeadofEALandHeadofSixthForm Subjectsonofferare:Music,MusicTechnology,EnglishLiterature, Mathematics,French,German,History,Art,Drama,Biology,PhysicsandChemistry.
Thecurriculumanditsdeliveryareunderconstantreviewandmaychangefromyeartoyear Wecannot guaranteetheavailabilityofcoursesorparticularsubjects,asthesewilldependondemandandourabilityto provideteachingofasufficientlyhighstandard
Theschooltimetableisdesignedforthebenefitoftheschoolasawholeandcannotbechangedtosatisfy individualrequirements.Theschoolcannotguaranteethatanyparticularteacherwill,orwillnot,teachany particularstudent.
PleaserefertothefullCurriculumPolicyontheschoolwebsiteforfurtherdetailsofcurriculum.
C2.Homework Homeworkissetforallstudentsintheschool,andnotifiedusingGoogleClassroom. Ouraimistoprovidean inspiring,well-managedhomeworkprogrammewhichhelpsstudentstodeveloptheskillsandattitudesthey willneedforsuccessfullifelonglearning Homeworkshouldsupportthedevelopmentofindependentlearning skills.However,wealsorecognisethatstudentsneedtimetopractisetheirinstruments,attendrehearsalsand engageinothermusicalactivities Withthisinmind,classroomteachingstaffsethomeworktaskswhichare manageable,takingintoconsiderationtheamountofpracticeexpectedfromastudentatThePurcellSchool.
SixthFormerstakeresponsibilityfororganisingtheirownwork. Homeworkcanbedoneatdifferenttimesand asstudentsgetoldertheyhavesomefreetimeduringthedayforprivatestudy. Boardersusepreptimeinthe evenings,althoughinevitablysomewillneedlongerthanthesettime
ForYears7,8and9,ahomeworktimetableispublishedatthebeginningofeachyear. Nohomeworktaskset forasingleeveningorsessionshouldtakelongerthan30minutes Tasksshouldbedesignedtobedoneonthe eveningtheyareset.InYear9,somehomeworkwillbeextendedsothatitcanbedoneovertwoorthree eveningsinlinewiththehomeworktimetable
Years10and11alsoworkfromapublishedhomeworktimetable AsstudentsʼprogressthroughtheirGCSE courses,prepwillinevitablybecomemoreextendedinsomesubjectsandmoreresponsibilityshouldbegiven tostudentstomeetdeadlines.Nevertheless,nohomeworktasksetforasinglesessionshouldtakelonger than30or40minutes Courseworkdoneoutsidetheclassroomshouldbetreatedashomework
SixthFormersarealmostentirelyindependentinthewayinwhichtheyorganisetheirtime Manyhave reasonableflexibilitywithintheschooldayandmayprefertocompletethebulkoftheirhomeworkthen. Wheneverhomeworkisset,clearandsupportiveguidelinesshouldbegivenabouttheamountoftimetobe spentonit.SixthFormersareexpectedtospendbetweensixandsevenhoursoutsidetheclassroomper subjectperweek.
C3.RelationshipsandSexEducation ThepurposeofRSEistohelpchildrenandyoungpeopletobesafe,healthyandhappyastheygrowupandin theirfuturelives Itteachesaboutunderstandingoftheimportanceofallrelationshipsregardlessofrace, religion,genderorsexuality,aswellasprovidinganunderstandingofphysical,sexual,moralandemotional development.RSEmustalwaysbeappropriatetopupilsʼageandstageofdevelopmentandisanessential partofsafeguarding
AimsandObjectives ● Tobeanidentifiablepartofourpersonal,social,healthandeconomic(PSHE)educationcurriculum, whichhasplanned,timetabledlessonsacrossalltheKeyStages;
● TobetaughtbystaffregularlytrainedinRSEandPSHE(withexpertvisitorsinvitedintoenhanceand supplementtheprogrammewhereappropriate);
● Toworkinpartnershipwithparentsandcarers,informingthemaboutwhattheirchildrenwillbe learningandabouthowtheycancontributeathome;
● Todeliverlessonswherepupilsfeelsafeandencouragesparticipationbyusingavarietyofteaching approacheswithopportunitiestodevelopcriticalthinkingandrelationshipskills;
● Tobebasedonreliablesourcesofinformation,includingaboutthelawandlegalrights,and distinguishesbetweenfactandopinion;
● Topromotesafe,equal,caringandenjoyablerelationshipsanddiscussesreal-lifeissuesappropriateto theageandstageofpupils,includingfriendships,families,consent,relationshipabuse,sexual exploitationandsaferelationshipsonline;
● Togiveapositiveviewofhumansexuality,withhonestandmedicallyaccurateinformation,sothat pupilscanlearnabouttheirbodiesandsexualandreproductivehealthinwaysthatareappropriateto theirageandmaturity;
● Togivepupilsopportunitiestoreflectonvaluesandinfluences(suchasfrompeers,media,faithand culture)thatmayshapetheirattitudestorelationshipsandsex,andnurturesrespectfordifferent views;
● Toincludelearningabouthowtogethelpandtreatmentfromsourcessuchastheschoolnurseand otherhealthandadviceservices,includingreliableinformationonline;
● TofostergenderequalityandLGBT+(lesbian,gay,bisexual,trans)equalityandchallengesallformsof discriminationinRSElessonsandinevery-dayschoollife;
● Tomeettheneedsofallpupilswiththeirdiverseexperiences-includingthosewithspecial educationalneedsanddisabilities.
● ToseekpupilsʼviewsaboutRSEsothatteachingcanbemaderelevanttotheirreallivesandassessed andadaptedastheirneedschange
Provisions Asasubjectinitsownright,sexeducationisdeliveredwithinthePSHEprogrammewhichstudentsreceivein timetabledlessons.Inaddition,aspectsofsexeducationremainwithinthescienceNationalCurriculum. Parentscannotwithdrawtheirchildfromthelatter Detailsofthecurriculuminbothareasareavailableon request.Parentswhorequesttheirchildtobewithdrawnfromanelementofthesexeducationcurriculumare madeawareofthemissedelements Anywithdrawalofstudentsfromlessonsisrecordedinthestudentʼsfile
C4.LearningSupport Theschooliscommittedtoachievingthebestpossibleeducationforeverystudent.Partofthisapproach involvesdealingwithspecificlearningdifficulties Pleasetellusimmediatelyifyouknoworsuspectthatyour childmayhavesomespecificproblemwhichmayneedtobeaddressed.
Somestudentsarealreadyidentifiedashavingaspecialneedbeforetheyentertheschool,themostcommon beingsomeformofdyslexia.Othersmanifestsignsonentry,suchasdifficultieswithhand-writing,poor difficultieswithpresentation,inconsistentspellingorverysignificantdifficultieswithorganisation.
Wherethereiscauseforconcern,theHeadofLearningSupportwilldecidewhethertorecommendtoparents thatthestudentseesaneducationalpsychologisttoobtainaformalreport.TheHeadofLearningSupportwill actontheeducationalpsychologistʼsadvice Iftheadviceisthatyourchildshouldreceiveextratuition,the learningsupportdepartmentwillifpossibleprovidethis,havingfirstdiscussedthematterwithyou.
Candidatesforpublicexaminationsmaybeentitledtoaccessarrangementsintheseexaminations,ranging fromextratimetotheuseofascribe,ortheuseofacomputer.Inordertoqualifyforaccessarrangements,the schoolmustnormallysubmitonthestudentʼsbehalfaneducationalpsychologistʼsreportproducedinthelast twoyears.ThereportshouldcontaintheinformationreferredtointheEducationalAssessmentReportformor theSupplementtothePsychologistReportform
FurtherdetailscanbefoundinourLearningSupportPolicyontheschoolwebsite.
C5.AssessmentandReporting Academicprogressismonitoredthroughformativeandsummativeassessment.Thepatternofassessment providesfrequentbutʻlighttouchʼreportingtoparentsviaʻinterimʼreports(asingleeffortgradeand attainmentreportineachsubject)everyterm,withfullwrittenreportsprovidedinthespringtermforYear11 and13orattheendoftheacademicyearforallotheryeargroups.
Instrumentalmusicreportsareprovidedtwiceeachyear,inJanuaryandineitherAprilorJuly,supportedby anoverviewfromtherelevantHeadofDepartment
ReportswillbesenttoParents/Guardiansbyemail ParentsshouldinformtheSchoolOfficebeforetheendof Septembereachyeariftheywishtheirreportstobesentinsteadinhardcopybypost;however,thisislikelyto delaythearrivalofthosereports.
Eachstudentisgivengradesasindicatedbelow.
AcademicMonitoring Academicprogressismonitoredthroughformativeandsummativeassessment.StudentsaregivenInterim GradeseverytermandafullwrittenreportinthespringtermforYear11and13andattheendoftheacademic yearforallotheryeargroups.
Eachstudentisgivengradesasindicatedbelow:
Effort
E–excellent
G–good
S–satisfactory(meetingrequirementsbutneedstoimprovetoexcel)
C–concern(thisgradeisaccompaniedbyacommentclarifyingthenatureoftheconcern)
Awiderangeoffactors(classroomdiscipline,prepmanagement,motivationandengagement)cancontribute totheoveralleffortgradeaward.
Attainment Years12-13:GradesA*/A/B/C/D/E/Uareawardedtomatchtheattainmentexpectedatthatstageofanexternal examinationcourse.
(Attainmentgradesinreportsareonlyawardedonthebasisofworksubmittedinthereportingperiod They areNOTapredictionofafinalresult,althoughagrademayapproximatetoitinthefinalstagesofacourse, unlessexplainedbyanappropriateeffortgradeandcomment)
Years7-9:Studentsarerewardedoneofthefollowing:
● WorkingTowardsExpectedLevel(thisoptionwillincludeasupportivecommentfromtheteacher)
● WorkingAtExpectedLevel
● WorkingAboveExpectedLevel
Years10-11:Grades9(highest)-1(lowest)asaboveintermsofapplyingtoworksubmittedinthereporting period.
ThenewgradingsystemofGrades9-1isshownbelowwiththeoldsysteminbrackets:
9-8(A*) 7(A) 6-5-4 (B/C) 3(D/E) 2(E/F) 1(G)
Academicdepartmentswilluseregulartrackingdatatostandardiseattainment.
Benchmarks Years10-13:Benchmarkgrades(A*-E/9–4)appearonreportsandrepresenttheminimumstandardatwhich thestudentshouldbeworkingatthatstageofatwoyearperiod/course(Y12-13(GCE)andY10-11((I)GCSE)). BenchmarksaresetatthestartofthetwoyearperiodusingabilitydataprovidedbyMidyis/YellisandAlis testingandarereviewedfollowinginternalexaminations.
TargetGrades Years10-13:Targetgrades(A*-C/Dor9-4)fortheendofthecourse(GCE/(I)GCSE)appearonreportsandare assignedatthestartofGCEand(I)GCSEcourses,followingdiscussionwithstudents Targetgradesarerealistic butaspirationalandareNOTpredictions.Atargetgrademustbeatleastonegradehigherthanthebenchmark andcanbereviewedfollowinginternalexaminations
ParentswithanyqueriesrelatedtotheaboveshouldcontactMrLong(Y10/11)orMrSzafranski(SixthForm)in thefirstinstance
InternalExaminations Internalschoolexaminationsarehelda erhalfterminthesummerbreakforallyeargroups,exceptthose involvedinpublicexaminations.InJanuary,mockexaminationsareheldtopreparestudentsforpublic examinations;othergroupsmayhavetestsincoresubjects.
ParentsʼMeetings Parentsʼmeetingsareheldfrom4.00to6.00pmonaFridaya ernoonforeachyeargrouponceayearwhen parentshaveanopportunitytomeetacademicstaff Detailsofparentsʼmeetingsarepublishedintheschool calendaratthestartofeachacademicyearhereandareheldeitherinpersonoronline.
Thepurposeofthesemeetingsistogiveparentsanopportunitytodiscussstudentsʼprogresswithstaff. Teachingstaffandgrouptutorsattend;instrumentalspecialistteachersdonotusuallyattend.SixthFormers areexpectedtoattendwiththeirparents;youngerstudentsarenot Theprecisedatesarelistedintheschool calendarandparentswillbesentanemailreminderinadvanceofthemeeting.
Ifparentsareunabletoattendaparentsʼmeeting,thestudentʼstutorcan,onrequest,collatecommentsfrom academicstaffandemailthemhome.
FurtherdetailscanbefoundinourAssessment&ReportingPolicyontheschoolwebsite.
C6.Post-ExamsServicesandAppealsProceduresinPublicExaminations
Fulldetailsofresultsdaysandpost-examsservices,includinghowtomakeenquiriesaboutresults,torequest re-marksandallothermattersrelatingtoresultsinpublicexaminations,arepublishedontheschoolwebsite
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SECTIOND:MUSICINFORMATION D1.IndividualInstrumentalLessons Instrumental,singingandcompositionlessonsaretimetabledbyMrsDuce Theinstrumentaltimetableis emailedtostudentsonThursdaya ernoonforthefollowingweek.Lessonsdonottakeplaceatthesametime eachweek,andstudentshavetobeveryorganisedandcommunicativeabouttheirplanningandschedule. Missedlessonscannotbemadeuporreimbursed,andsanctionsareplacedonstudentswhoforgettogotoan instrumentallessonorrehearsal.
Studentsmustchecktheirlessonsonthedaytheemailisreceivedandifthereisanyclashorproblemforthe followingweek,mustimmediatelyletMrsDuceknowbyemail Thismustbedonebeforethedeadlineof 10.40amthenextdayi.e.ontheFridayoftheweekbeforelessonsareduetotakeplace. Ifnovalidreasonis given,ortheFridaydeadlineismissed,nochangecanbemadeandthestudentmustattendthelessonas timetabled.
Ifastudentwishestomissschoolforanyreason,aparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsencerequest byemail,14daysinadvance,tostudentabsence@purcell-school.org
Whenpermissionforabsenceisgiven,thestudentisresponsibleforlettingallteachersknowcourteouslyin advance,andfulfillinganyextratasksset.
Pleasenotethatparentsarenotpermittedtoattendmusiclessons.
TeachingWeeks MusicSpecialistteachersareexpectedtoprovideupto30weeksoflessonsunlessagreedotherwisewiththe relevantHeadofDepartment(HoD).InY11andY13,slightlyfewerlessonsmaybepossible,giventhepublic examsinthesecondhalfofthesummerterm.Allinstrumentallessonsandmusicalcommitmentsdocontinue throughoutstudyleaveperiods,andabsencesfromschoolmustberequestedinadvanceasabove
LessonDurationandAdditionalLessons Thenormalexpectationformoststudentsisthattheywillreceivebetweentwoandthreehoursperweek tuitionintotal,one-to-one.Threehoursisthemaximum;decisionsastohowmuchofthispotentialallowance isneededforeachindividualstudent,anditsdistributionbetweendifferentstudies,aremadebytheMusic Departmentaccordingtostudentsʼmusicalandacademicneeds,timetableandotheractivities.Nostudent hasanautomaticrighttothreehoursʼtuition:eachindividualwillbeofferedaprogrammeappropriateto them.
Insomecases,inconsultationwithparentsandsubjecttotheapprovaloftherelevantHoD,studentsmay choosetoreceiveinexcessofthethreehourallowance.Insuchexceptionalcases,theexcessinstrumental lessonscostsarerechargedtoparentsasʻextrasʼonthefollowingtermʼsbill Arrangementsforadditional instrumentallessonswillnotbeputinplaceunlessparentshavegiventheirpermissioninwritingtothe appropriateHoD
TheSchoolacknowledgesthatteachersmaygetrequestsfromstudentsandparentstocontinuelessonsasa privatearrangementduringtheholidays.Asageneralrule,theSchooldoesnotencourageoff-siteteachingout ofterm,butitdoesrecognisethatitmaybethepreferredchoiceforsomefamiliesandtheremaybesome benefitsforsomeindividualstudents Staffshouldnotfeelobligedtoagreetoanyrequestsandshouldreport anyunduepressuretoprovidelessonstotheSchool.Equally,staffmaynotofferorseekteaching opportunitiestostudentswhereithasnotbeenrequestednorapplypressureonfamiliestoagreeto additionallessons.
D2.ChoiceofSpecialistMusicTeacher ThechoiceofspecialistmusicteacherisdeterminedbytheappropriateHeadofDepartment(HoD) Every effortismadetochoosetherightteachertomatchtheneedsoftheindividualstudent.Parentsshouldalways consultwiththeIststudyHoDinthefirstinstancewithanymusicalconcerns
D3.ChangesofInstrumentorSpecialistMusicTeacher ChangesofTeacher
NochangesofspecialistteachercantakeplacewithoutpriorconsultationwiththeDirectorofMusic Notice provisionswillnormallyapply–seebelowfordetails.
StartingaNewInstrumentorComposition Thisshouldbeinitiatedbyanemailrequestfromparentstothe1ststudyHoD Requestswillnormallybe accommodatedprovidedthatteachingisavailableandsubjecttothestudentʼsoverallworkload.
ChangestoInstrumentalLessons Anyrequestsforchangestoinstrumentallessons(e.g.additionaltime,ordroppingasecondstudy)shouldbe madeinwritingbythestudentʼsparentorguardianandsenttothe1ststudyHoD
NoticePeriods
Forallchangestoinstrumentalteachingallocation,therewillnormallybeanoticeperiodofhalfaterm,and studentsareexpectedtocontinuelessonsastheyare,totheendofthenoticeperiod.
ChangeofFirstStudyInstrument
AdmissiontoThePurcellSchoolisthroughmusicalaudition,andanyofferofaplaceismadefortheagreed specificcourseofstudy.Anyrequesttochangethefirststudyinstrument(s)mustbemadebyparents/ guardiansinwritingtotheDirectorofMusic.
Wheneverpossible,theschoolwilltrytoaccommodatetherequest.However,thefinaldecisionwillreflectthe schoolʼsprofessionalopinionofwhatisinthebestlong-terminterestsofthestudent
D4.SheetMusicandExtras SheetMusic
Mostfamiliesfinditsimplesttoordersheetmusicdirectlyonline,deliveredbyposttostudentsatschool. Wherethisisdifficultforanyreason,itmaybeorderedviatheLibrary.Thecostofthisandanymusicor equipmentsuppliedbyinstrumentalteachers,willbeaddedasextrastothenexttermlybill Musicbelonging totheschoolmayalsobeborrowedfromtheLibrary. Whereparentsdonotwishtopurchaseaparticularitem ofmusic,anditisnotcurrentlyavailablefromthelibrary,thenarequestcanbemadeforittobeorderedfor thelibrary.Itmustbereturneda eruse.
LoansofSchoolSheetMusic StudentsareresponsiblefortakingcareofanymusiconloanfromtheSchool.Failuretoreturnmusicwill resultinachargeonthetermlybill
Extras Studentsareallocatedaweeklyphotocopyingallowancewhichissetaccordingtoyear-group.Itisarolling allowance;ifastudentexceedshisorherallowance,theexcesswillbechargedtothebill.Chargesare1pper copyforblack-and-whiteand5ppercopycolourA4 Chargesarehigherforlargercopies Recordablemedia canbepurchasedfromtheMusicTechnologydepartment. Thecostofallsuchsuppliesandserviceswillbe rechargedtoparentsinthetermlybill
D5.Ensembles
AllfirststudykeyboardplayersattendaweeklyPianoClass;singershaveaweeklySongClass;composershave weeklyseminars;chambermusicisorganisedbothwithinandoutsidetheschooltimetable.Orchestralplayers willplayinoneormoreoftheschoolensemblesandorchestras,andtheserehearseonceortwiceweekly; therearealsomoreintensivecoursesoccasionally,dependingontheconcertprogramme.Jazz,popand commercialbandsalsorehearseeveryweek.ThereisaChamberChoir,aJuniorChoir,aSixthFormChoirand furtheropportunitiesforchoralsingingwithinandoutsidethetimetable
Rehearsals
Mostrehearsalstakeplaceduringtheschoolday(seeA1.TheSchoolDayforendofdaytimings,dependingon studentsʼyeargroup) However,thereisanhourbetween5pmand6pmwhichmaybeusedforensemblesand forextrarehearsalsclosetoconcerts.Boardersareencouragedtoarrangetheirowninformalmusicalactivities intheevening.
Studentsshouldarriveateveryrehearsalontime,withinstrumentandmusicifrequired,andwithapencil.Ifa studenthasaclashwithanotherrehearsal,instrumentallessonorotherevent,theyshouldspeaktothe memberofstaffinchargeoftherehearsalwellinadvance.
Ifastudentisnotneededforarehearsalforanyreasonandhasnootherscheduledcommitments,thisistime forpractice,home-work,readingorlistening–studentsareexpectedtousethetimeprofitably.
D6.ConcertsProcedure
Lunchtimeconcertstakeplacefourtimesaweek,andthereareperformanceclassesinthetimetableforyears 7-11 Allstudentsinyear9andaboveshouldaimtoperforminatleastonelunchtimeconcerteachterm, ideallymoreo en.Studentsshouldplanrepertoireanddateswiththeirteacher.Concertsaremanagedby theConcertsCoordinator,whoworksintheMusicOffice.Thereareformstocompletewithdetailsofthe programme,andstudentsmustarrangerehearsalswithoneoftheschoolaccompanists,DebbieShahand DanielSwain,orafellowstudent,unlesstheyareplayingunaccompanied.
Eveningconcertstakeplacemostweeks,andstudentsareinvitedtotakepart,basedontheirreadiness, willingness,generalpreparationandworkethic Anystudentwhofeelsthattheyarenotbeinggivenenough opportunitiestoperform,shoulddiscusswiththeirteacher,HeadofDepartmentortheDirectorofMusic.
AttendanceatLunchtimeConcerts
Eachstudentisrequiredtoattendatleastoneconcertonceaweekandregistersaretaken.
ExternalConcertsArrangedbytheSchool
Therearealotofconcertsoutsideschool,somemoreformalandhigh-profilethanothers.Theseare programmedbytheDirectorofMusicandHeadsofDepartmentinconsultationwithinstrumentalteachers. SeeAppendix2fordetailsofConcertDress.
D7.CompetitionsandConcertswithOtherOrganisations OutsideConcerts
StudentsareencouragedtotakepartinmusicalactivitiesoutsideSchool,particularlyattheweekendand duringschoolholidays.Eventsthatclashwithschooldaysarenotencouraged,becauseourtermsareshort andourdaysarebusy,andwealreadymanageacomplextimetableofclashesbetweenmusiclessonsand academiclessons Permissionmustberequested,andwillonlybegivenwhentheprosandconshavebeen consideredbytheDirectorofMusic.
Ifastudentwishestomissschoolforanyreason,aparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsencerequest byemail,14daysinadvance,tostudentabsence@purcell-schoolorg
Whenplayinganywhere,studentsareaskedtoacknowledgeThePurcellSchoolinconcertprogrammes;for example,“SamSmithstudiesatThePurcellSchool”.
StudentsmaynotusetheschoolʼsnameorlogotoadvertiseanexternalprivateconcertwithoutthePrincipalʼs permission.
Competitions Competitionsaresometimesagoodidea,butnotalways,andshouldbeundertakenonlyveryexceptionallyin termtime.StudentsmayonlyapplyforcompetitionswiththeagreementoftheirteacherandHeadof Department.Aswithexternalconcerts,permissionforabsencewillonlybegivena erconsiderationbythe DirectorofMusic.
Accompanists AccompanistsareprovidedforSchoolconcerts(internalandexternal),andforAssociatedBoardexaminations organisedbytheschool Anyotherrequestforanaccompanistismadebyprivatearrangement Accompanists arenotprovidedformusiccollegeauditions.
D8.AssessmentProcedure PlacesattheSchool,togetherwithGovernmentandPurcellSchoolscholarships,areawardeda eraudition andaresubjecttosatisfactoryprogressandconduct.Progressismonitoredcontinuouslyandreportedto parents Ifthereareseriousdoubtsaboutconductorprogress,parentsorguardianswillbecontactedmore formally.
Studentswhodonotmakeexpectedprogresswillbeadvisedonareasinneedofimprovement,andspecific targetswillbeset.Ifthesearenotmet,parentsmayberequiredtowithdrawtheirchildfromtheschoolatthe endoftheyear Advicewillbegiventoenablestudentstofindsuitablealternativeschooling
D9.StoringInstruments
Instrumentsshouldbekeptinlockersorasafealternativeplace Allinstrumentcasesshouldbelabelledwith thestudentʼsname,schooladdress,anditshouldbeclearwhethertheinstrumentbelongstothemorison loanfromsomebodyelse.
D10.SupervisedPracticeandNotebooks Allstudentshaveregulartimetabledpracticesessions,andLowerSchoolstudentsareoverseenbyateamof practicesupervisors AllboardersuptoYear11havesupervisedpracticetimeearlyeveryweekdaymorning
Itisimportanttorememberthatpracticedoesnʼtnecessarilymakeperfect:itcanreinforcebadhabitsifnot carefullyconsidered.Studentsshouldspendafewminutesatthestartofeachpracticesessionplanningwhat theyaregoingtodo,settingrealisticandachievabletargets;warmupbeforetheystart;takeregularshort breaks;a ereachpracticesessionspendafewminutesthinkingaboutwhattheyhavedonesuccessfully,what theyhavenotmanagedtodo,andusethattoplanthenextpractice.Musicianscanalsopractisevery effectivelywithoutaninstrument,byimaginingthattheyareplaying
Studentswillfinditusefultokeepanotebookinwhichtheycanmakenotesaboutlessons,practiceand repertoire.Teachers,students,parentsandotheradultsmaywanttocommunicatewitheachotherviashort messagesinthisbook.
D11.SaturdayProgramme ThereisamusicalprogrammeforboardersonSaturdaymornings Itincludesaregularperformanceclass, scheduledpractice,andopportunitiesforstudentstoruntheirowngroups.
D12.ABRSM/ExternalExaminations AssociatedBoard(ABRSM)examsaregenerallyofferedintheSchoolatleastonceduringtheyear,usuallyin theSpringterm.OnjoiningtheSchool,studentswhohavealreadytakenAssociatedBoardTheoryGrade5 shouldbringacopyoftheirresulttotheLibrarian;thiswillbeeithertheoriginalmarkformprovidedbythe AssociatedBoardoracopyofthecertificate.ThedocumentwillbekeptsafelyattheSchooluntilthestudent leaves,sothatitisavailableforusewhenthestudententersanyAssociatedBoardexamaboveGrade6
D13.Biographies Studentswillbeaskedtowriteashortbiography(50-100words)detailingwheretheywereborn,whenthey firststartedplaying,andperhapswhattheylikeaboutmusicorotheroutsideinterests.Anyfinancialsupport thatyoureceiveshouldalsobeacknowledged.Thebiographyshouldbehandedintothemusicofficeatthe startoftermoremailedtotheConcertsCoordinator
D14.InstrumentalInsuranceandLoans Parentsmustensurethatallpersonalinstrumentsareinsuredandthatinstrumentsarecoveredfortravelto andfromschoolandwhenstudentsareperformingoutsideofschool.Schoolinstrumentsmaybelentto students(subjecttoavailability).Asmallhirecharge(£50perterminthecurrentacademicyear)maybelevied forlongtermloans
D15.StudentsReceivingExternalInstrumentalLessons Asarule,externallessonsarediscouragedandparentsmustinformtheschooliftheywishtostartthem,orif theyarealreadytakingplace,andkeepusupdatedofanychanges. Ourfullpolicyonexternalmusiclessonsis onthewebsite;thefirstparagraphisprintedbelow
ThePurcellSchoolprovidesworld-classspecialisttuitioninmusictostudentsthroughtheemploymentofan exceptionallywell-qualifiedandexperiencedstaff Externalmusiclessonsarediscouraged,asstudentsbenefitso muchfromlearninginschool.TheSchoolsupportsasmallnumberofstudentstoaccesstheprovisionofferedat juniorconservatoiredepartmentsonSaturdays Occasionallyastudentmayreceiveinstrumentaltuitionfroma specificteacherwhoisneitheremployedbytheschoolnoraconservatoirejuniordepartment.Anexamplemight bewheretheschooldoesnotcurrentlyemployateacherofthatinstrument,orifa2ndor3rdstudyʻhobbyʼisto becontinuedwithateacherathomeattheweekendsorintheholidays.Eachrequestmustbeassessedonits ownmeritsandtheschoolmustsatisfyitselfthatitisinthebestinterestofthestudenttostudywiththe proposedteacher Insuchcases,theschoolmustthensatisfyitselfthatadequatemeasuresareinplaceto protectthesafetyandwellbeingofthestudent.
PleasecontacttheMusicOfficeifyouhaveaquestionaboutamatternotcoveredhere.
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SECTIONE:BEHAVIOURS E1.Introduction TheSchoolRulesaredesignedtoencouragestudentstobehaveinathoughtfulandresponsibleway,toensure thattheyreceivethemaximumbenefitfromtheireducation,tomaintaintheschoolʼsexcellentreputation,and tohelpthewholeschoolcommunitytolivetogetheramicably.
TheSchoolRulescanbefoundasAppendix1tothishandbook,aswellasontheschoolwebsite.Theyarealso issuedtoallstudents
YoushouldalsoreadtheschoolʼsAnti-BullyingPolicy,BehaviourandSanctionsPolicy(whichexplainsrewards andsanctionsusedattheschool),DrugsandAlcoholPolicy&theICTAcceptableUsePolicy.Summariesof thesepoliciescanbefoundbelow/elsewhereinthishandbook,andthefullversionscanbedownloadedfrom ourwebsite.
E2.PrinciplesandExpectations ● ThePurcellSchoolencouragesthegoodbehaviourofitsstudentsatalltimes.Theschoolattaches greatimportancetocourtesy,integrity,goodmanners,gooddisciplineandrespectfortheneedsof others.TheSchoolRulesandtheschoolʼsAnti-BullyingPolicymakeclearourexpectationsinthis regard.
● Theguidingprincipleisthattheschooltrustsstudentstoknowhowtobehaveandtoactatalltimesin theirownbestinterestsandthoseofthewholeschoolcommunity.Onlywhenstudentsbreachthis trustwillsanctionsberequired
● Whensanctionsareunavoidable,studentsandparentshavetherighttoexpecttheschooltoapply thispolicyfairly However,thisdoesnotmeanthatsanctionswillinvariablybethesameforeach offence,astheremaybedifferingcircumstanceswhichmaybetakenintoaccount.Inotherwords, everyincidentwillbeviewedonitsownmerits,usingthispolicyasguidance.
● ThePurcellSchooldoesnotusephysicalpunishmentofanysort Thereisnocorporalpunishmentand nopunishmentisintendedtohumiliateorintimidateanystudent.
● TheschoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategyisagradedscalecoveringbothrewardsandsanctions, intendedtoencouragestudentstowardsanacceptablelevelofbehaviour.Acopycanbefoundasan appendixtotheschoolʼsBehaviourPolicyonourwebsite.
E3.RewardsandSanctions
Rewards
Studentswhodoparticularlygoodworkrelativetotheirability,ormakeapositivecontributiontothelifeof theschool,receiveaCommendation.TheCommendationcardisissuedbyateacher,TutororHouseparent; thestudentshouldtakeittothePrincipalforrecording,beforetakingithometoshowtohisorherparents Attheendoftheschoolyear,prizesareawardedforeffort,forachievementinacademicsubjects,for commendationsawarded,inmusic,andforgeneralcontributiontothelifeoftheschool.
Sanctions TheschoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategyprovidesarangeofsanctionsinagradualscaleofincreasing severitydesignedtoencouragethestudenttowardsanacceptablelevelofattainmentorbehaviour.Possible sanctionsforminoroffencesorpooracademicworkincludedetentions,gating(ie notbeingallowedtoleave theschoolpremisesor,forboarders,theHousea ertheschoolday),academicreportorsupervisedprivate study.
Seriousmisbehaviour,orpersistentacademicindiscipline,mayresultinaSchoolDetention,whichusually takesplaceonaFridaya erschool ThestudentwillalsobeinterviewedbytheVicePrincipaltodiscussthe offenceandtheirfutureconduct.Forcertainoffences,thePrincipalmayrequireastudenttoserveaPrincipalʼs DetentiononaSaturdaymorning APrincipalʼsDetentionisonestepshortofsuspensionandstudentsneedto understandhowseriousitis.
Suspension Seriousorrepeateddisciplinaryoffencesmayresultinthestudentʼssuspensionforbetweentwodaysandtwo weeks Whilesuspended,thestudentisexpectedtoremainathomeduringtheschoolday,andworkwill, wheneverpossible,beset.Asuspendedstudentmaynotattendanyschoolfunction(e.g.concert)orsocial event (Astudentmayalsobesuspendedwhilstaninvestigationintoanallegedseriousincidenttakesplace)
Incertaincases,astudentmaybeputintoʻinternalsuspensionʼ,wheretheywillberequiredtoworkinschool undersupervisionduringfreetimeandwithotherprivilegessuspended.
Followingasuspension,thestudent(andifpossiblehisorherparents)willberequiredtoattendaninterview withthePrincipaland/ortheVIcePrincipaltodiscusshis/herfutureconduct.Afinalwarningmayalsobe issuedatthisstage
Expulsion InthemostextremecircumstancesthePrincipalreservestherighttoexpelastudentfromtheschool Althoughthestudentʼsbestinterestswillbetakenintoconsideration,theinterestsofthewholeschool communityandthenatureoftheoffencewillbeofparticularsignificance Insuchcircumstances,parentshave arightofappealtotheschoolgovernors.Aseparateprocedurecoveringtherightofappealisavailablefrom thePrincipalʼsoffice
ParentsʼattentionisdrawntotheschoolʼsTermsandConditions,paragraph7(b),whichstatesthat:
ThePrincipalmayattheirdiscretionrequireyoutoremoveormaysuspendorexpelyourchildfromtheSchoolif theyconsiderthatyourchildʼsattendance,progressorbehaviour(includingbehaviouroutsideSchool)is seriouslyunsatisfactoryor(atthePrincipalʼssolediscretion)foranyotherreasonifinthereasonableopinionof thePrincipaltheremovalisintheSchoolʼsbestinterestsorthoseofyourchild,otherchildren,stafforparents
ThePrincipalisrequiredtoactfairlyandinaccordancewiththeprinciplesofnaturaljustice.ThePrincipalwill makeadecisiononacase-by-casebasis,willexpelastudentfromtheSchoolonlyasalastresortandwillnot expelastudentotherthaningravecircumstances.
WithdrawalofRighttoBoard Forrepeatedboardingoffences,orwherethecontinuedpresenceofthestudentisfelttobedetrimentalto goodorderintheHouse,aboardingplacemaybewithdrawneithertemporarilyorpermanentlyatthe Principalʼsdiscretion.
E4.DrugsandAlcohol ThisisasummaryoftheschoolʼsDrugsandAlcoholPolicy,whichcanbefoundontheschoolwebsite.
ControlledDrugs TheSchoolʼspolicyisthatThePurcellSchoolshouldbefreefromdrugscontrolledundertheMisuseofDrugs Act1971/2001 Webelievethatinvolvementwithcontrolleddrugsisalwayswrongforthefollowingreasons:
● Itisillegal.Usingcontrolleddrugscanleadtoacriminalconvictionwhichwillaffectemployment prospects,forexamplebymakingitimpossibletovisitcertaincountriesincludingtheUSA Thiscould haveseriousimplicationsforanycareer,butparticularlyinmusic.
● Drugshaveharmfulphysicalside-effects Someoftheseareunpredictableandimmediateandaccount foranumberofprematuredeathsamongstyoungpeopleeachyear;allarenowassociatedwithlonger termhealthproblems
● Asmallnumberofyoungpeoplequicklydevelopsomeformofdependencyondrugs.
● Involvementindrugculturetendstodrawyoungpeopleawayfrommoreworthwhileactivitiesand o enresultsinafallingawayofacademicperformance
● Involvementwithcontrolleddrugsisdamagingtotheschoolcommunityasawhole.
Anystudentsuspectedofbeinginvolvedwithillegalorotherharmfuldrugswhileunderschooljurisdiction eitheronoroffschoolpremisescanexpecttobesuspendedfromschoolandmaysubsequentlybyexpelled dependingonthecircumstances. Theschoolreservestherighttoinformthepolice.
LegalDrugs Theschooloperatesaʻnosmokingorvapingʼʼpolicyatalltimesthroughoutthebuildingsandgrounds..This policyappliestostudents,employees,parentsandvisitors,andincludestheuseofe-cigarettesandʻShisha pensʼ.ThePurcellSchoolisanunsuitableinstitutionforthosewithanestablishedsmokinghabit.
Studentsarenotpermittedtobeinpossessionofalcohol,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,onschool premisesorwhenunderthejurisdictionoftheschool(e.g.onschooltrips).Nostudent,includingthoseof legalage,mayenterlicensedpremises,includingoff-licences,duringtermtime
AtthediscretionofthePrincipal,alcohol(beer,wineorsimilar)maybeofferedtoSixthFormstudentsat staffedschoolfunctions,whereparentshavespecific,individualpermission.Noalcoholwillbeservedto studentsbelowtheSixthFormonanyoccasion.AlcoholmaynotbeconsumedinSchoolwithoutpermission fromthePrincipalanddrinkmaybetakenonlyinthepresenceofamemberofstaff
E5.ICTAcceptableUsePolicy TheSchoolʼsICT(InformationandCommunicationTechnology)AcceptableUsePolicygovernstheuseby studentsoftheSchoolʼscomputernetworkandanycomputerandperipheralequipmentconnectedtoit togetherwiththeuseofanystand-aloneICTequipment.
TheuseoftheSchoolʼsnetworkandequipmentisaprivilegeandnotaright. TheSchooltakesreasonable stepstocontrolandmonitortheuseoftheinternetandotherelectronicmeansofcommunicationwithout unnecessarilyordisproportionatelycompromisingtheprivacyofboardersortheirabilitytocommunicate withtheirparents,guardiansoroutsideagencies TheSchoolwillthereforedetermineappropriateuseand monitoruseraccountsandfileserverspaceasnecessary. Inappropriateuse,includingcontraveningtherules andconditions,willresultinwithdrawaloftheprivilege;studentsshouldbeawareofthepersonaland academicconsequencesthatmayensuefromsuchawithdrawal Failuretoadheretothispolicywillalsobe regardedasabreachofSchoolRulesandmaythereforeresultinothersanctions.
ThefullpolicycanbefoundonourwebsiteandunderICTAcceptableUsePolicy(Students&Guests).The Schoolhasawirelessnetworkand,a ercompletingtherelevantpaperwork,studentsareallowedtoconnect theirownpersonaldevicestothenetwork.TheschoolnetworkprovidesaccesstoSkypeandtosocial networkingsites,althoughaccessmayberestrictedtocertaintimesofday.Parentsʼattentionisalsodrawnto theSchoolRules(Appendix1),Section15,regardingtheuseofmobilephonesandotherdevicesinschool BacktoContents
SECTIONF:OTHERMATTERS F1.SchoolTrips Aspartoftheeducationweoffer,studentsarefrequentlygiventheopportunitytomaketripsorexcursionsout ofschool.Thesewillrangefromshort,one-daytripsforawholeclasstoalocalsiteofinterest,oreveningsout toplaysorconcerts,tooccasionaloverseasconcerttourswhichtakeplaceduringholidaytime.Your permissionwillbesoughtforanytripwhichtakesyourchildoutofschool,withtheexceptionofconcertsat whichyourchildisperformingandthedetailsofwhichhavebeenpublishedintheschoolcalendar.
Theschoolcarriesoutcomprehensiveriskassessmentsforanytripswhichinvolveastayovernight,andall relevantdocumentationwillbemadeavailabletoparents
F2.ComplaintsProcedureforParentsandGuardians ItishopedthattheSchoolwillcontinuetomaintainexcellentrelationshipswiththeparentsandguardiansof studentsattendingThePurcellSchool Nonetheless,theremaybeoccasionsduringastudentʼstimeatThe PurcellSchoolwhenparentsmayfeeltheywishtomakeacomplaint. Ifso,pleasefollowthisprocedure.
Pleasetellusofyourconcernassoonaspossible.Itisdifficultforustoinvestigateproperlyanincidentor problemwhichhashappenedsometimeago Pleasestateyourproblemorconcerncourteously:itdoesnot helpstafftoresolveissuesifintemperateoraggressivelanguageisused,eitherinwritingorinperson.Wewill normallytrytoresolveanycomplaintswithin10workingdaysofthembeingraised,exceptwheretheyare raisedinschoolholidays,inwhichcasewewilltrytoresolvethemwithin10workingdaysofthestartofthe newschoolterm.
● ChildProtection:ConcernsregardingChildProtectionareoutsidethescopeofthisprocedure.Ifyou haveaconcernregardingChildProtection,pleasecontacttheschoolʼsDesignatedSafeguardingLead, MrSzafranski(HeadofSixthForm),directlybytelephoningtheSchoolOffice(01923331100).
● Appealsagainstexpulsion:Theseareheardunderadifferentprocedure,detailsofwhichareavailable fromthePrincipalʼsOffice
Stage1(Informal) 1. Itishopedthatmostcomplaintsandconcernscanberesolvedquicklyandinformally.O enthereisa misunderstandingwhichcanbeeasilyresolved.Ifnot,wewillgiveyouachancetoexplainyour concernsandwilltrytoresolvethem Ofcourse,thisdoesnotmeanthatineverycasewewillcome roundtoyourpointofviewbutitwillhelpbothyouandtheschooltounderstandbothsidesofthe question Itmayalsohelptopreventasimilarproblemarisingagain
2. Thepersonbestplacedtodealwithanyconcernandcomplaintwilldependonthesubjectofyour complaint,asfollows:
SUBJECTOFCOMPLAINT PERSONTOCONTACT Generalacademicorpastoralmatters DIrectorofTeachingandLearning,Tutor Otheracademicmatters,includingthe curriculumandspecialeducationalneeds DirectorofTeachingandLearning, HeadofSixthFormorVicePrincipal Specialistmusicteachingorthemusic curriculum DirectorofMusicor AppropriateHeadofDepartment
Pastoralcare,includingboarding Houseparentsor DirectorofBoarding
Financialmatters Bursar
Ifyouarenotsurewhomtocontact,pleasecontacttheSchoolOffice(info@purcell-school.org).
3. Ifyouwishtodiscusstheproblemfacetoface,therelevantmemberofstaffwillusuallybeabletosee youonaschooldaybeforeora erschool Pleasecontactthembyemailinadvancetomakean appointment.Pleasedonotsimplyturnupatschoolandexpecttoseesomeone,astheymaynotbe available
4. Ifthematterisnotresolvedtoyoursatisfaction,orifyouhaveaseriouscomplaintwhichyoufeel cannotbedealtwithbythepersonabove,youshouldthenproceedtoStage2ofthisprocedure
Stage2(Formal) 1 Ifyoubelievethatyourcomplaintissufficientlyserious,orifthematterhasnotbeenresolvedatStage 1above,youcanmakeaformalcomplaintdirectlytothePrincipal.Thismustbemadecourteouslyin writing,statingthatyouaremakingaformalcomplaint ThePrincipalwillacknowledgereceiptofyour complaint.
2. ThePrincipalwillusuallydelegateresponsibilityforundertakinginvestigationofthecomplainttothe VicePrincipaloranotherseniormemberofstaffasappropriate Thedesignatedpersonmayaskto meetyouforadiscussionoftheproblem.Youcantakeafriendorrelationtothisappointmentwith youifyouwish,whoshouldnotbelegallyqualified,andlegalrepresentationwillnotnormallybe permitted.Thedesignatedpersonwillthenconductafullinvestigationofthecomplaintandmay interviewanymembersofstafforstudentsinvolved.Awrittenrecordwillbekeptofallmeetingsand interviewsheldinrelationtothecomplaint.
3. Followingtheinvestigation,thePrincipalwilldecide,a erconsideringthecomplaint,theappropriate courseofactiontotake Youwillbeinformedofthisdecisioninwriting ThePrincipalmayalsoaskto meetwithyoutoexplainthedecision.
4 IfyourcomplaintisaboutanactionofthePrincipalpersonally,thenyoucanreferitinconfidenceto theChairmanofGovernors.Youcancontacthimbywritingtohimc/otheBursarorbyemailtothe Bursar(a.wroblewski@purcell-school.org),statingclearlythatyouaremakingaformalcomplaint.
Stage3(Appeal) 1 Ifthematterisstillnotresolvedtoyoursatisfaction,youmaywishtoproceedtoStage3,andaskfor yourcomplainttobereferredtoahearingpanel.Theappealmustbemadeinwriting,statingthatyou aremakinganAppeal
2. YourappealshouldbeaddressedinconfidencetotheChairmanofGovernorsandsenttohimc/othe BursarorbyemailtotheBursar(a.wroblewski@purcell-school.org).TheBursarwillacknowledge receiptofyourcomplaint
3. Youmustlodgeyourappealwithin10workingdaysofthedateoftheSchoolʼsdecisionmadein accordancewiththeStage2Procedure Youshouldprovidealistofyourcomplaint(s)madeagainst theschoolandwhichyoubelievenottohavebeenresolvedsatisfactorilybytheStage2Procedure, alongwiththeremediessoughtinrespectofeach.Youshouldalsostatewhetheryouwishtoattend thehearing,orwhetherthepanelmaydealwiththematterbasedonlyonwrittensubmissions.
4. TheChairmanofGovernorswillthenconveneapanelconsistingofthreeindividuals,twogovernors andonememberwhoisindependentofthemanagementandrunningoftheschool,noneofwhom willhavebeendirectlyinvolvedinthemattersdetailedinthecomplaintandsowillbeabletogiveita freshassessment Thepanelwillconveneassoonaspossible,normallywithin10workingdaysofthe receiptofyourappeal.
5. Ifyouhaverequestedtoattendthehearing,youwillbeinvitedtoattendandspeaktothepanel;you maybringafriendorrelativewithyou,whoshouldnotbelegallyqualified,andlegalrepresentation willnotnormallybepermitted.ThePrincipalwillnormallyalsoattendthehearing,andmaybringa colleague(normallythepersonwhohasinvestigatedthematterunderStage2above)
6. A erdueconsiderationofallthefactstheyconsiderrelevant,thepanelwillreachadecision,andmay makerecommendations,whichitshallendeavourtocompletewithin10workingdaysofthehearing ThedecisionreachedbytheComplaintsPanelisfinal.Thepanelʼsfindingswillbesentinwritingor emailtotheparents,thePrincipal,theChairmanofGovernorsand,whererelevant,theperson
complainedabout.Theletterwillstateanyreasonsforthedecisionreachedandrecommendations(if any)madebytheComplaintsPanel Therecordoftheoutcomeofthehearingiskeptinschoolin confidence,availabletothePrincipalandtheChairofGovernors.
FurtherdetailsoftheComplaintsPanelprocedureareavailablefromthePrincipalʼsOffice.
WelfareofBoarders(inaccordancewithNationalMinimumBoardingStandard5.8) Boardersortheirparentswhohaveacomplaintabouttheirwelfarewhichtheyfeelhasnotbeenansweredby theschoolʼsnormalprocedurescanwritetotheIndependentSchoolsʼInspectorateat:ISI,FirstFloor,CAP House,9-12LongLane,LondonEC1A9HA,ortoinfo@isi.net
Alternatively,theymaycontacttheLocalAuthorityDesignatedOfficeron03001234043.
RecordKeeping Confidentialwrittenrecordsofallformal(Stage2)complaintsandtheiroutcome(includingwhethertheywere resolvedatStage2orproceededtoapanelhearing)willbekeptinasecurefilebythePrincipal Therecords canbereadonlybythePrincipalandtheChairofGovernors.
Parentscanbeassuredthatallcomplaintsandexpressionsofconcern,whetherraisedinformallyorformally, willbetreatedseriouslyandconfidentially.Correspondence,statementsandrecordswillremainconfidential exceptwheretheSecretaryofStateorabodyconductinganinspectionundersection162Aofthe2002Act requestsaccesstothem,orwhereanyotherlegalobligationprevails.
F3.WhistleBlowingPolicy Purpose
Intheinterestsofopennessandaccountability,theSchoolencouragesanyonewithseriousconcernstocome forwardandvoicethem. Thisappliestoconcernsabouttheactivitiesofstaff,governorsandexternal organisationsintheirdealingswiththeSchool.
ThisPolicy ● Providesthebasisonwhichstudents/parentscanraiseanysuchconcernsandreceivefeedbackon actiontaken,
● Allowsstudents/parentstotakethematterfurtheriftheyaredissatisfiedwiththeSchoolʼsresponse,
● Givesprotectionfromreprisalsorvictimisationfor“whistleblowing”ingoodfaith.
Existingpoliciesandproceduresareinplacetoenableemployeestoraisegrievancesorforparentsand studentstomakeroutinecomplaints. Thispolicyisintendedtocoverconcernsthatfalloutsidethescopeof individualgrievances Theconcernmaybeaboutsomethingthat:
● Isunlawful,
● Iscontrarytotheschoolʼspolicies,
● Amountstoimproperconduct,
● Seemslikelytoharmsomebodyortheenvironment,
● Representsunsatisfactoryconcealmentoftheseissues
Safeguards TheGoverningBodyrecognisesthatthedecisiontoreportaconcerncanbeadifficultonetomake,notleast becauseofthefearofreprisalsfromthoseallegedlyresponsibleforthemalpractice. TheSchoolwillnot tolerateharassmentorvictimisationandwilltakeallpossiblemeasurestoprotectthosewhoraiseconcernsin goodfaith.
Confidentiality Wherepossible,theSchoolwillprotecttheidentityofanyonewhoraisesconcernsanddoesnotwanttheir nametobedisclosed. Itmustbeappreciated,however,thattheinvestigationmayrevealthesourceofthe information,andstatementsmademayberequiredaspartoftheevidence TheSchoolencouragesthe concernedindividualtoputtheirnametoallegationsmade. Concernsexpressedanonymouslyaremuchless powerful,buttheywillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheSchool
Inexercisingthisdiscretion,thefollowingfactorswillbetakenintoaccount:
● Theseriousnessoftheissueraised,
● Thecredibilityoftheconcern,
● Thelikelihoodofconfirmingtheallegationfromattributablesources,
● Thepossibilityofuntrueorunsupportedallegations.
Ifanallegationismadeingoodfaith,butisnotconfirmedbytheinvestigation,noactionwillbetaken. However,ifallegationsaremadethataremaliciousorvexatious,furtheractionislikely.
HowtoRaiseaConcern
Theearlieraconcernisraised,theeasieritistotakeaction Asafirststep,parentsshouldnormallyraise concernswiththePrincipalortheChairmanofGovernors. Thisdepends,ofcourse,ontheseriousnessand sensitivityoftheissuesinvolvedandwhoisthoughttobeinvolvedinthemalpractice. Tocontactamemberof theGoverningBody,parentsshouldwritetotheSchoolcareoftheClerktotheGovernors,markingthe envelopeʻPrivateandConfidentialʼandtheletterwillbepassedon. Ifparentsfeeltheycannotapproach eitheroftheabove,theyshouldapproachtheGovernorwithresponsibilityforChildProtectionand Safeguarding,MsSophiaColes.
Concernsarebestraisedinwriting. Thisshouldsetoutthebackgroundandhistoryoftheconcern,giving names,datesandplaceswherepossible,andthereasonforconcernaboutthesituation. Ifparentsfeelunable toputtheirconcernsinwriting,theymaytelephoneoraskforameetingwiththeappropriateperson
HowtheSchoolWillRespond
TheactiontakenbytheSchoolwilldependonthenatureoftheconcern. Themattermay,forexample,be investigatedinternallyoritmaybereferredtothepoliceoranappropriatestatutoryagency. Inorderto protectindividualsandtheSchool,initialenquirieswillbemadetodecidewhetheraninvestigationis appropriateand,ifso,whatformitshouldtake. Someconcernsmayberesolvedbyagreedactionwithoutthe needforinvestigation Assoonaspossibleand,atthemost,withintwoweeksofaconcernbeingreceived,the ChairmanofGovernorsortheappropriatememberofstaffwillrespond:
● Acknowledgingthattheconcernhasbeenraised,
● Indicatinghowitisproposedtodealwiththematter,
● Wherepossible,givinganestimateofhowlongitwilltaketoprovideafinalresponse,
● Advisingwhetherfurtherinvestigationswilltakeplaceandifnot,whynot
Whenameetingisarranged,parentsmaybeaccompaniedbyacolleagueorfriend Subjecttolegalorcontractualconstraints,parentswillalwaysreceiveinformationabouttheoutcomeofany investigation
TakingtheIssueFurther Individualswhoarenotsatisfiedwiththeactiontakenasaresultofaninvestigation,andfeelitisrighttotake thematteroutsidetheSchool,aredirectedtothefollowingpossiblecontactpoints:
● Relevantprofessionalbodies,
● TheDepartmentofEducation,
● Thepolice,
● ThecharityPublicConcernatWork(telephone02074046609).
F4.FundraisingandSponsorship Aswellasbeinganeducationalestablishment,ThePurcellSchoolisalsoaregisteredcharity(Number312855) andneedstofundraise.
AlthoughthegovernmentʼsMusicandDanceSchemeprovidesaleveloffundingforthemajorityofthe Schoolʼsstudents,financialsupportisrequiredfortheremaining20%ofstudents. PartoftheFundraising Departmentʼsroleistosecurescholarshipsandbursariesforthesestudents.
Parentsareaskedtoassistwiththisworkby:
● BeingambassadorsfortheSchoolandrecommendingitforsupporttotheirfriends,colleaguesand businesscontacts
● NotmakingrequestsdirectlytotheSchoolʼsbenefactorsforfinancialassistancefortheirchildren, eitherwhilsttheyareatschoolorwhentheymoveon.TheFundraisingDepartmentisresponsiblefor makingapproachestofundingsourcesonbehalfoftheSchoolandcanadviseonsourcesoffinancial supportavailablefortertiaryeducation.
FriendsofThePurcellSchool ParentsarewelcomeandencouragedtosupporttheSchoolʼsfundraisingefforts.Theycandosobybecoming aFriendofThePurcellSchool-acommunityofindividualdonorsgivingaregulargi atalevelwhichsuits them
Donationsgotowardsprovidingessentialfinancialsupportfortalentedstudentswhowouldotherwisebe unabletoattendtheSchool,makingatangibledifferencetothefutureofthearts.
Fromaslittleasjust£5permonth,wecangiveaccesstoaworld-classmusicaleducationtothenext generationofmusiciansandprovidesupporttoourextraordinaryyoungpeopleintheirpursuittofulfilltheir talent Inreturn,membersreceiveexclusivebenefitssuchas50%offconcertticketsandexclusive performances.
Irrespectiveoftheamount,aregulargi toThePurcellSchoolwillmakeaninstrumentaldifferencetothe futureofthearts
TojoinasaFriendofThePurcellSchool,pleasevisitourwebsite.
ForfurtherinformationabouttheworkoftheDevelopmentDepartment,Scholarships,Bursariesand fundraisingactivities,pleasecontacttheDirectorofDevelopmentatdevelopment@purcell-school.org.
APPENDIX1:SCHOOLRULES Theserulesaredesignedtoencourageyoutobehaveinathoughtfulandresponsibleway,toensurethatyou receivethemaximumbenefitfromyoureducation,tomaintaintheSchoolʼsexcellentreputation,andtohelp uslivetogetherasaschoolcommunity.
YoushouldalsoreadtheschoolʼsAnti-BullyingPolicy BehaviourandSanctionsPolicy(whichexplains rewardsandsanctionsusedattheschool),DrugsandAlcoholPolicyandtheICTAcceptableUsePolicy
1.Attendance
1 Youmustregistereveryschooldayby840amlatestinHouses Itistheschoolʼslegalobligationto recordyourattendanceinthisway. Ifyouarrivelateinthemorning,youmuststillsigninto your boardinghouse-asthisiskeycentralrecordofyourpresenceinschool
2. A ernoonregistrationtakesplaceinthedininghallatlunchtime,12.40-1.30pm;ifyoutakeanearlyor latelunchduetocommitmentsandmissregistrationyoumustsigninatyourboardinghouse.
3 Daystudents:Youshouldnotbeinschoolbefore800am,andyoushouldleavethepremisesby 6.00pm(4.00pmforAvison)unlessyouarerequiredtostayforanorganisedschoolactivitysupervised byamemberofstaff(e.g.arehearsal).Inoccasionalcircumstances,permissiontostaylateratschool isstrictlyatthediscretionoftheHouseparentandmustbesoughtatleast24hoursinadvanceandin writingfromparentsorguardians.Daystudentsmustalwayssigninwiththeirhouseparentonarrival atschoolinthemorning,andmustalwayssignoutfromtheirhousebeforeleavingschoolattheend oftheday.
4. Youareexpectedtobeinschoolforthecoreworkinghours(8.40amuntil3.40pm)unlessgiven permissiontobelate/absentorengagedinanorganisedschoolactivity(e.g.aschooltrip).Unless specificpermissionhasbeengiventogohomeearly,alldaystudentsmuststayinschooluntiltheir lastcommitmentoftheday DaystudentsinAvisonmaynotleavethepremisesattheendoftheday untilcollectedbyanagreedadult.
5. Youareexpectedtoattendalltimetabledlessons,assemblies,tutorsessions,rehearsals,concertsand otheractivitiesunlessillorinjured.Ifyoudonothaveataughtlessonduringtheworkingday,the expectationisthatyouaredoingpracticeorprivatestudy.
6 Ifyouneedtomissanacademiclesson(orothertimetabledactivity)foraninstrumentallesson,you mustexcuseyourselffromthatlessonbyspeakingtothememberofstaffconcerned.Permissionto missalessonforanextraordinaryrehearsalcanonlybegivenbytherelevantHeadofDepartment (HoD).PermissiontomissGameswillnormallybegivenonlyifaletterhasbeenbroughtfromparents ortheSchoolNurse.
7 IfyouareinYear10andaboveanddohavepermissiontoleaveschoolduringtheday,youmustsign outofyourboardinghousewhenyouleave,andsigninagaininyourboardinghousewhenyoureturn, sothatweknowwhoisonsiteatalltimes.IfyouareinAvisonandhavepermissiontoleaveschool duringtheday,youmustgoviatheSchoolReception.
8. SixthFormdaystudentsmayleavethepremisesa ertheirlastcommitmentofthedayprovidingthey havepermissiontodosofromtheirHouseparentorHeadofSixthForm
2.Whattodoifyouareill
1 DayStudents:Ifyouareillathome,yourparents/guardiansmustphonetheSchoolOfficeoremail studentabsence@purcell-school.orgbefore8.30amonthefirstmorningofabsence,explainingthe
reasonforyourabsence.Thisshouldberepeatedeachdayuntilyoureturntoschool.
2 Ifyouareillwhileatschool,youmustalwaysreportimmediatelytoamemberofstaff Duringthe schoolday,youshouldreporttotheSchoolOfficewhereyouwillbeseenbytheNurseoraqualified first-aider Undernocircumstancesmayyouleavetheschool,evenwithyourparents,withoutsigning out.Boarderswhofeelillbefore9.00amora er4.30pmshouldreporttoHouseStaff.
3. Boarders:Ifyoufallillwhileathomeandneedtoreturntoschoollate,yourparentsorguardians shouldinformyourHouseparentassoonaspossible
3.Specialabsence 1 Ifyouwishtobeabsentfromaschooldayforanexternalmusicalcommitmentsuchasaconcertora competition,youshouldfirstdiscussitwellinadvancewithyourHeadofInstrumentalDepartment. Yourparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsencerequestbyemail,atleast14daysinadvance,to studentabsence@purcell-school.org
2. Ifyouwishtomissschoolforanyotherreason,yourparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsence requestbyemail,atleast14daysinadvance,tostudentabsence@purcell-schoolorg
3. Detailsgiveninanyabsencerequestmustincludedetailsofhowyouwillbetravelling,includingflight ortraininformation,andarecordoftheadultwhowillberesponsibleforyouduringthistime.
4 Whenpermissionforabsenceisgiven,youareresponsibleforlettingallteachersknowcourteouslyin advance,andfulfillinganyextratasksset.
5. Forboarderswhowishtobeabsentfromschoolforanevening/nightegtoattendaconcert,please discussinthefirstinstancewithyourhouseparent;parentalpermissionwillbeneededtoo.
4.Boundariesandleavingtheschoolsite A. Thefollowingareasareoutofbounds
a Anywoodedareaaroundtheschool
b. Thefieldatthebackoftheschoola erdark
c. BusheyHallGolfClub
d TheLincolnsfieldCentre
e. BusheyMillLanea erdark
f. HartspringMeadow
g TheMetropolitanPoliceClubandGrounds-exceptforthosestudentswhoaremembersofthe MetClubGym,whocansignouttousethefitnesssuite,havingregisteredtheirmembershipin advancewiththeirhouseparent.Studentsshouldsignoutintheusualway.
B. BoardersinYear7-9
YoumaynotleavetheSchoolsiteatanytimeunlessaccompaniedbyamemberofstaff,parentor guardian
C. BoardersinYears10and11
Providedyouhavenoscheduledlessonsoractivities,youmaysignoutofschoolbetween400pmand
6.00pm, MondaytoFriday(12.30pmto6.00pmatweekends).Youmustgoinagroupofatleastthree. Youmustalwayshavepermissionfromyourhouseparent,statewhereyouaregoing,becontactable bymobilephoneandbebackinschoolby5.45pmforsupper.
D. SixthFormBoarders Providedyouhavenoscheduledlessonsoractivities,youmaysignoutofschoolbetweenthetimes indicatedbelowandmustbepresentforsupperat5.45pm(Sunley)and6.10pm(Ellington):
Saturday 1200-800pm* *laterthan800pmby specialpermissiononly
Sunday 1200-600pm
Youmustalwayshavepermissionfromyourhouseparent(ordutymemberofstaff),statewhereyou are going,andbecontactablebymobilephone.Returntimesabovemustbestrictlyobserved.
Notethatpermissiontoleaveschoolintheeveningsisaprivilegebasedonthetrustthatexists betweenseniorboardingstudentsandthosewhoareresponsibleforlookinga erthemin school.Housestaffextendthetrustthatseniorboardersareuptodatewiththeirwork,will behavealwaysinawaythatbringscredittothemselvesandtheschool,andmeettheschoolʼs expectationswithregardtorules.Theprivilegemaybewithdrawnifthattrustisbreached.
E. SaturdayMusicCollegeJuniorDepartments
IfyouwishtoattendtheJuniorDepartmentofanyoftheLondonMusicCollegesonSaturdays,you mustensurethatyourparentshavesignedtheofficialschoolForm(availablefromthePrincipalʼsPA), beforeyourfirstvisit.
5.Safety
A. Youmustensurethatyourbehaviourdoesnothingtoharmorendangeryourselforothermembersof theschool,stafforpublic,ordodamagetoproperty.Thisincludestamperingwithelectronicor computerequipment
B. Youmaynotenteranypartofthemaintenanceworkshops,kitchens,roomswhereequipmentis stored,orboilerrooms Youmaynotclimbonanyrooforoutofanywindow Youmaynotremovethe restrictorsonwindows,whicharethereforyoursafety,withoutpermissionfromamemberofstaff.
C. Youshouldnotrunincorridors,onstaircases,orinthedininghall.
D Youshouldnotenteranyschoolcarparkwithoutgoodreason Youshouldtakeparticularcareof trafficenteringandleavingthesite.
E. Ifthefirealarmsounds,remainsilentandfollowstaffinstructions,walkingquicklyandsilentlyviathe nearestexittotheassemblypoint
F. Youmustnottamperwithanyfirealarmequipment.Settingoffthefirealarmorfireextinguishers deliberatelywillberegardedasveryseriousoffences
G. Youmaynotcarrywithyouanymedicines,(otherthaninsulin,epipens,asthmainhalersorsimilar emergencyitems),norhavemedicinesinyourroomifyouareaboarder,exceptwherespecific permissionhasbeengivenbytheMedicalStaff. Allmedicinesmustbehandedtoamemberofthe MedicalStafforHouseparentsforsafe-keepingandadministration.
6.RoomsinBoardingHouses A. OnlySixthFormstudentsmayusetheirroomduringthedayforpracticeandprivatestudy.
B Boysmaynotvisitstudies/bedrooms/commonroomorcorridorsinSunley,orthegirlsʼsideonthe EllingtonorAvison.Likewise,girlsmaynotvisittheboysʼsideofEllingtonorAvison.Ifyoubreakthese rulesyoumustexpecttobesuspendedfromschool
C. Youareexpectedtokeepyourroomtidyandtoputyourbelongingsaway.
D. Allroomsmustbeemptiedattheendofeachterm,andpossessionstakenhome.Thereissome storagefortheuseofinternationalboarders
E. Daystudentsmaynotgoupstairsintheboardinghouses.
7.EveningRoutinesforBoarders A. Allboarders(andanydaystudentsstillinschool)mustregisterfordinnerwiththeirhousedutystaffin theDiningHallat6.00pm.
B AllboardersinYears10-13mustregisterinhouseforprep
C. Preptimesexisttoenableyoutocompleteworkoutsidelessons.PrepforstudentsinYear9isfrom 6.15pm-7.15pmMondaytoThursday,andforthoseinYears10-13 from7pm-8.30pmMondayto Thursday.Allboardersarerequiredtoobservetherulesforprepbelow.
D. AvisonboardersaresupervisedduringprepintheICTroom.AvisonboardersinYears7-8have organisedpracticetimefrom615-715pm
E. BoardersinSeniorHousescompletetheirprepintheirownrooms.Ifyouwishtoworkelsewhere(e.g. intheMusicTechnologystudioorArtRoom)youmusthavepermissionfromthememberofhouse staffondutyandremaininthatspaceduringprep
F. IfyouareaSixthFormer andareuptodatewithyourwork,youmayrequesttobeallowedtopractise duringpreptime.ThiswillbeauthorisedatthediscretionofyourHouseparent. Sixthformstudents mayalsomakeuseoftheMusicTechnologyandArtresourcesduringpreptimeiflinkedtotheir currentcourseworkneeds.
G Houseparentsmay,attheirdiscretion,occasionallyallowyoungerstudentstopractiseduringprepif theyarepreparingforspecificimportantmusicalactivitiesandareuptodatewiththeiracademic work.
H Takeawaydeliveriestotheschool maynotbeorderedduringtheweek
8.VisitingHouses A AvisonstudentsshouldnotvisitanyotherHouseunaccompanied
B. MembersofSeniorHousesmaynotvisitAvisonexceptwiththespecificpermissionofthe
Houseparent.
C Seniorstudentsvisitingotherhousesmustaskforpermissionfromdutystaffiftheymaysignintovisit andusetheVisitorsʼBooktosignin.
9.Bedtimes
Itisimportantthatyougetsufficientsleepeachnighttoenableyoutomeetallyouracademicandmusical commitments Inyourowninterests,bedtimesforboardersareasfollows:
10.UseofSchoolRooms
A. Youmayonlyusepracticeroomsforindividualpracticeorensemblerehearsals.Youareexpectedto takecareoffurniture,equipment,pianosorotherinstrumentsintheserooms Youshouldalways leavetheroomtidyandreadyforuse,closewindowsandturnofflights.Emptyclassroomsmayalso beusedforpracticeonthesamebasis.Unlessrehearsing,onlyonestudentmayoccupyapractice roomatanyonetime.
B. Roomsmaynotbeʻreservedʼandstudentsshouldnotleavebelongingsinroomsduringtheschool day Ifyouareusingapracticeroomandareleavingtoattendalesson,breakorlunchtimeyoumust takeyourbelongingswithyou.
C. TheMusicLibraryisavailablethroughoutthedayforquietprivatestudy. Youmaynotbringfoodor drinkintotheMusic Library AllbooksormusicremovedfromtheLibrarymustbesignedfor
D. TheICTRoomisavailableforuseatcertaintimesforquietprivatestudy.YoumustfollowtheICT AcceptableUsePolicy,whichwillbegiventoyou.YoumaynotbringfoodordrinkintotheICTroom, andyoumustnottamperwithanyequipment.
11.AcademicRules A. Youshouldensurethatyoualwaysarrivepromptlyforlessons,andhaveallthecorrectbooksand materials
B. Allhomeworkmustbecompletedontimeasrequiredbyteachers.Courseworkandcontrolled assessmenttasksmustbecompletedaccordingtotheinstructionsofteachers,andmustbeyourown
unaidedwork.
C Duringlessons,youshouldshowrespectforyourteacherandfellowlearnersby:
1. Listeningandconcentratingwhenyourteacheroranotherstudenttalkstothewholeclass.
2 Answeringquestionsproperly,withtheaimoflearningandhelpingotherstolearn
3. Workingsensiblywithyourfellowstudents,andavoidinganythingtodistractorannoythem.
D. Youshouldcarryoutanyreasonablerequestfromateacheratonceandwithoutargument.
12.Catering A. Allstudentsmayhavelunch,morningbreakanda ernoonbreakintheDiningHall,Mondayto Friday.
B. Breakfastandsupperonweekdays,andallmealsatweekends,areforboardersonly.Day studentswhowouldlikesupper(orbreakfast)mustdiscussthiswiththeirHouseparentatleast threedaysinadvance.
13.ResponsibilityforProperty A. Allpersonalpropertyshouldbeclearlymarkedwithyourname.
B. Donotbringlargesumsofmoneyandothervaluablestoschoolunlessabsolutelynecessary.Ifso, boardersshouldkeeptheminthesafethatisprovidedintheirbedrooms.Ifyouregularlyneed accesstolargeamountsofmoney,youshouldhaveacashcardsothatyoucanwithdrawitwhen yourequireit. Donotleavecash,mobilephonesorothervaluableslyingaround.Houseparents canstorepassportsandothertraveldocumentsifrequired.
C. Youareexpectedtotakesensibleprecautionstokeepyourpropertysafe. Weencourageyour parentstorentalockerfromtheʻIndependentLockerSolutionsLtdʼ,whoadministertherentalfor theschool.Thekeyswillbesentdirectlytoyourparent/guardian.Forthoselivingabroad,locker keyscanbecollectedfromtheSchoolOfficeatthestartoftheterm Youshouldrequestalockerof asuitablesizeforyourinstrument Forlargerinstruments,aseparatearrangementcanbemade eitherwithyourHeadofDepartment(HOD)orahouseparent.
D. Youareresponsibleforschoolpropertysuchasbooks,equipment,instrumentsorsheetmusic loanedtoyou. Therewillbechargesforlosses.
E. Reportbreakagesordamagestothepremises,schoolequipmentorthepropertyofother membersoftheschoolimmediatelytoamemberofstaff. Youwillnotbechargedifitisagenuine accident,butyoushouldexpecttopayfordeliberateorcarelessdamage.
F. Bagsandinstrumentsshouldbele intheplacesprovidedandnotaroundschoolwheretheyare likelytocauseanobstacleordangertootherpeople,orinvulnerableplacesnearexitsfromthe school.
G. Donottamperwith,handleorinterfereinanywaywithotherpeopleʼsproperty,including instruments,exceptunderclearinstructionsfromamemberofstaff.
14.MobilePhones
A Youmaybringmobilephonesandsimilardevicestoschool However,theymustbeswitchedoff andkeptoutofsightduringassemblies,concerts,rehearsals,lessonsandpreptimes Boardersin Years7-11 arerequiredtohandinmobilephonesorsimilardevicesduringtheschoolday,prep
timesandovernight.
B. Years12and13areallowedtheirmobilephonesbuttheymustbekeptoutofsightduringthe schoolday.Headphonesarenotallowedduringtheschoolday.
C. Anyuseofmobilephoneswhichinvolvesbullying,theinvasionofprivacy,thecirculationof libellousorpornographicmaterials,orthephotographyofotherindividualswithoutpermissionis consideredunacceptable Thisincludesreadingtextmessagesoremailsonanotherpersonʼs phonewithouttheirspecificconsent
D Youmustensurethatyouruseofamobilephoneorotherdevicedoesnotdisrupttheworkofthe schoolordisturbotherstudents,forexamplebydeprivingthemoftherighttosleep.
E. YouareremindedthatExaminationBoardsspecificallyforbidtheuseofmobilephonesinexam rooms;ifyouarefoundinpossessionofamobilephone,youriskbeingdisqualifiedfromallyour examinations.
F. Theschoolreservestherighttosearchand/orconfiscateyourmobilephoneifwehavegood causetobelievethatithasbeenusedillegallyorinamannerthatwouldbreaktherulesdetailed above
G YoumustatalltimesonlyusemobiledevicesaccordingtotheschoolʼsResponsibleand AcceptableUsePolicy.
15.TravellingbyMinibus A Whentravellingbyminibus,youmustwearaseatbeltatalltimesandsitquietly
B Foryourownsafetyandthatofotherpassengers,youmustnotdistractthedriverordoanything whichmightendangerthevehicle.
C. Onschooltrips,youshouldlistencarefullytotheriskassessmentdetailswhichwillbereadoutby thegroupleaderbeforeyouleavetheminibusorcoach.
16.GeneralBehaviour A. Youareexpectedtobepoliteandhelpfultootherstudents,staffandvisitors.Thereisnoexcuse forrudeness,disrespectorinsolencetowardsothermembersoftheschoolcommunity.
B. Youareexpectedtoobeyanyreasonablerequestorinstructionfromteachingstaff,boardingstaff, supportstafforstudentleaders.
C. YoumustsignandobservetheICTAcceptableUsePolicy.
D. Youarenotallowedtosmokeorvapeontheschoolpremisesoranywhereelseduringtermtime. Youmustnotbringcigarettes,e-cigarettes,Shishapens,tobacco,matches,orlighterstoschool
E Youmustnotbeinpossessionofalcohol,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,orvisitlicensed premisesatanytimeduringtheschooldayorduringschoolactivities.StudentsinYear13mayon occasionbeallowedalcoholicdrinksatschoolevents,withparentalpermission,andthespecific permissionofthePrincipal,ortovisitrestaurantswherealcoholisserved,withthepermissionof theirHouseparents.SeetheDrugs&AlcoholPolicyforfurtherdetails.
F. Youmustnotbeinpossessionorundertheinfluenceofanycontrolleddrugs.SeetheDrugs& AlcoholPolicyforfurtherdetails
G. Youmustnothaveinyourpossessionanyrealorreplicaweapons,hazardouschemicalsor fireworks.
H. Youmaynotentergamblingpremisesorbookmakersduringtermtime;gamblinginschoolfor moneyisforbidden.
I. Sexualintimacy,physicalrelationshipsorpublicdisplaysofaffectionarenotappropriateina school Studentsengaginginsexualactivitycanexpecttobesanctionedasthisbehaviourwillnot betolerated
J Youmustnotpublishinprintedorelectronicformat(eg onwebsites)anymaterialwhichis offensiveorderogatoryabouttheschoolorindividualsconnectedwithit.
K. Youmaynotdriveacar,mopedormotorbiketoorfromschool,orwithintheschoolgrounds, withouttheexpresspermissionofthePrincipal.SeetheStudentCarPolicy(website)forfurther details.
L. Youareexpectedtohelpkeeptheschoolandgroundsfreefromlitter. Pleaseplacelitterintothe binsprovided. Youmustnotbringchewinggumtoschoolatanytime.
M Studentsarenotpermittedtoorderfoodtobedeliveredtoschool,exceptwiththepermissionof theDirectorofBoarding/Houseparentsatweekends
Intheinterpretationofalloftheaboverules,thePrincipalʼsdecisionwillbefinal.Theserulesmaybe amendedfromtimetotime.
APPENDIX2:DRESSCODE 1.DressCode-DuringtheSchoolDay Thereisnoschooluniform,butitisimportantthatstudentsarewellturnedout anddecent,inclothingthatis appropriateforpurposefulacademicandmusicalwork.HouseparentsormembersoftheSLTwillbethe arbitersofwhetherclothingisacceptable,butthefollowingexamplesgiveguidanceastowhattoavoid:
● Extremesoffashionandill-fittingclothes,garmentswithoffensiveslogansorpictures,croptopsor veryshortshorts,clothesthataretornorrippedorsee-throughmaterialswhichexposeunderwear.
● Ostentatiousjewelleryorextravagantbodypiercing
● Visibletattoosunlessverysmall.
● Forreasonsofsafety,flip-flopsarenotacceptableindoorfootwearduringtheschooldayandyoumay berequiredtotieanylonghairoutoftheway(e.g.insciencelabs).
2.ClothingforPhysicalEducationandGames ● Boysandgirls:Sportswearkitsuitableforphysicalactivityduringbothsummerandwinter Please bringasparekit.Trainers(non-marking)willbeneeded.Footballbootsareneededifplayingfootball asco-curricularintheevenings.SwimwearisrequiredforAvisonstudents.
● SixthFormstudents:Ifyouintendtoswim,usingthelocalleisurefacilitiesandinyourowntime, pleasebringappropriateswimwear.Footballisapopularco-curricularactivitysofootballbootsare recommendedforthoseintendingtoplay
3.FormalConcertDress Ourintentionistokeepconcertdressassimpleaspossible Purcellstudentsshouldperforminclothesthat makethemfeelcomfortableandabletoexpressthemselvesmusicallywithoutdistraction.Audiencesexpecta levelofprofessionalismfromus,andclothingshouldbeclean,smart,andappropriatetothemusicalactivity, settingandoccasion Studentswillbegivenspecificguidanceinadvanceofexternalconcerts(particulardress code,changingandstoragespace,likelyvenuetemperatureetc).Ingeneral"allblack"willbetheconcert dressforalmostallevents,andstudentsshouldhavethefollowing,asaminimum Thiswillbeenoughfor mostorchestral,choral,house,classorgroupperformances:
● Smartblackshoes,blacksocks/tights
● Blackcollaredshirts/blouses/tops
● BlacktrousersORlongskirtORlongblackdress
● Optional:Blackjacketor'dinnerjacket'/otherappropriateconcertwear
Whenperformingsoloorinsmallgroups,studentsmayoccasionallyprefertobeinsomethingmorecolourful appropriatetotheoccasion.Thefollowingmaybewornwhenappropriate,butitisnotessentialtohavethem:
● Whitecollaredshirts/blouses(NBmustbelongsleeved)
● Colouredshirts/blouses
● Smartcolouredsuits;ties,bowties
Ingeneral,youngmusiciansknowwhattheyliketowearwhenperforming,followingtheexampleofrespected professionals.TheSchoolwillonlyinsistonaparticularuniformifitisinthestudent'sinterests,orwherea consistentstagepictureisrequired
4.InformalConcertDress Ourlunchtimeconcertshappeninthemiddleofabusyschoolday,andwedonotexpectstudentstodressup formallyforthese,buttheymayiftheywish.Theexpectationof"clean,smartandappropriate"stillapplies regardless
APPENDIX3:INDEXOFPOLICIES Thefollowingschoolpoliciescanbefoundontheschoolwebsite:
A1Curriculum
A2Assessment&Reporting
A3Homework
A4LearningSupport
A5SexEducation
G1Equality
G2DataProtection&Privacy Statements
H1Health&Safety P3SelfHarmPolicy
H2EducationalVisits P4Behaviour&Sanctions
M2ComplaintsPolicy P5Boarding–Principlesand Practice
M4Admissions P6SchoolRules
M5ExternalMusicLessons P7 StudentCarPolicy
P1ChildProtection P8Drugs&Alcohol
P2Anti-BullyingPolicy
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APPENDIX4:KEYADMINISTRATIVECONTACTS MainSchoolOffice Telephone:01923331100 schooloffice@purcell-school.org
MrsSGraham ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal s.graham@purcell-school.org
MsNVallance ExecutiveAdministrator/ Admissions admissions@purcell-schoo.org
MrsCFletcher InternationalStudentCoordinator c.fletcher@purcell-school.org
MsMHristova FinanceManager finance@purcell-school.org
MsCMurphy ExamsOfficer c.murphy@purcell-school.org
MsJMitchell DirectorofBoarding j.mitchell@purcell-school.org
TermtimecontactdetailsforBoardingHouses:
EllingtonHouse Office:01923331155 Mobile:07340998670
ellingtonhouse@purcell-school.org
MrMDulovic EllingtonHouseparent mdulovic@purcell-schoolorg
MsORoache SunleyHouseparent o.roache@purcell-school.org
AvisonHouse Office:01923331122 Mobile:07531361404
MsKHawkins
avisonhouse@purcell-school.org
AvisonHouseparent k.hawkins@purcell-school.org
● ForgeneralSchoolmattersduringtheSchoolworkingday,pleasecontacttheSchoolOffice.
● Foracademicmatters,pleasecontactyourchild'stutororacademicteacher.
● Formusicalmatters,pleasecontacttheHeadofDepartmentofyourchild'sfirstinstrumentalstudy. StudentAbsence:
Anyrequestsforstudentabsenceshouldbeemailedtostudentabsence@purcell-school.org14daysin advance.
Anyabsencesduetoillnessshouldbereportedtostudentabsence@purcell-school.organdalsotothe houseparentimmediately
APPENDIX5:WHOʼSWHO Belowisalistofsomeofthestaffwhoyouaremostlikelytomeet.Theemailaddressofanymemberofstaffis initialsurname@purcell-schoolorg,eg tburns@purcell-schoolorg †=part-time
JOBTITLE SeniorLeadershipTeam
Principal
Vice-Principal
Bursar
DirectorofMusic
DirectorofSixthForm
DirectorsofBoarding
DirectorofOperations
DirectorofTeachingandLearning
MusicDepartment
HeadofKeyboard
HeadofStrings
HeadofWind,BrassandPercussion
HeadofAcademicMusic
HeadofJazz,HeadofPopularand ContemporaryMusic
HeadofComposition
HeadofMusicTechnology
ConcertsandEventsManager
NAME EMAILADDRESS MrPBambrough principal@purcell-school.org
MrTBurns t.burns@purcell-school.org
MrAWroblewski a.wroblewski@purcell-school.org
MrPHoskins phoskins@purcell-schoolorg
MrZSzafranski zszafranski@purcell-schoolorg
MrsJMitchell jmitchell@purcell-schoolorg
MrsEmmaBantock ebantock@purcell-schoolorg
MrMLong mlong@purcell-schoolorg
MrWFong wfong@purcell-schoolorg
MrARedington a.redington@purcell-school.org
MrMCavanagh m.cavanagh@purcell-school.org
MrAWilliams a.williams@purcell-school.org
MrSAllen† sallen@purcell-schoolorg
MsACox† acox@purcell-schoolorg
MrAGoetzee a.goetzee@purcell-school.org
MsSHonda s.honda@purcell-school.org
ConcertsandEventsAssistant MsBMenday b.menday@purcell-school.org
TimetableCoordinator
Librarian
AcademicStaff
HeadofArt
HeadofDrama
MrsFDuce f.duce@purcell-school.org
MrRBunce†&MrAJohn r.bunce@purcell-school.org a.john@purcell-school.org
MrsVSamuel v.samuel@purcell-school.org
MrZSzafranski z.szafranski@purcell-school.org
HeadofEnglish MrMLong mlong@purcell-schoolorg
HeadofEAL
HeadofModernForeignLanguages
HeadofHistory
HeadofScience
HeadofMathematics
MissKKozak k.kozak@purcell-school.org
MrRMatthews r.matthews@purcell-school.org
MsVHill vhill@purcell-schoolorg
MrsAMehta a.mehta@purcell-school.org
MsAStone astone@purcell-schoolorg
PE MrsHNoonan h.noonan@purcell-school.org
AcademicSupportStaff
HeadofLearningSupport
MusicTechnician
ScienceTechnician
ArtandDesignTechnician
AdministrationandNon-TeachingStaff
ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal
ExecutiveAdministrator
SchoolOfficeAdministrators
MrsSWhitty s.whitty@purcell-school.org
MrJEccles j.eccles@purcell-school.org
MsHOsman hosman@purcell-schoolorg
MrsHThomas hthomas@purcell-schoolorg
MrsSGraham s.graham@purcell-school.org
MsNVallance n.vallance@purcell-school.org
MrsLGriffith, MrsMLynch& MsSSenguttuvan schooloffice@purcell-schoolorg
InternationalStudentCoordinator MrsCFletcher cfletcher@purcell-schoolorg FinanceManager MsMHristova m.hristova@purcell-school.org
HeadofDevelopment&Philanthropy MrCHarbour c.harbour@purcell-school.org
PR&CommunicationsManager MrsSCurran† scurran@purcell-schoolorg
IT&NetworkingManager MrSKingsbury s.kingsbury@purcell-school.org
SchoolMedicalTeam MrsCMorgan medical@purcell-school.org
Physiotherapist DrSUpjohn s.upjohn@purcell-school.org Ourfullstafflistcanbefoundhere
