We take in the morning several mobile phones and give them back at the end of day. All phones are named and kept safe within the school office. This prevents the sorry tale we have where phones have gone missing. Any student caught with a phone during school hours will automatically have it confiscated. This is then kept in the school safe and can only be collected on the last day of term or sooner by a parent or responsible adult.

Jewellery

The procedure for confiscated jewellery is exactly the same as for mobile phones.

Borrowed Money for Lunch / Bus Fare For Years 7 8 & 9 ONLY

Money is still being borrowed and not returned. We now have to write home to parents. Although we try to be accommodating here, we have limited funds, please remind students we are not able to lend for cake sales and drinks etc, this money is for emergencies only! If, after repeated requests, money is still not returned the pupil in question will no longer be eligible to borrow again. It costs us more to retrieve the money by writing home and reminding parents than it does to lend it in the first place. If this continues, we will no longer be lending money.

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THE HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

As a school, we will do our best:

• To fulfil our mission statement and uphold the values of the Catholic Church

• To provide a broad and balanced curriculum and keep parents informed termly about their son/daughter’s progress

• To keep parents informed of any serious problems that may arise in school, i.e. concerns about work, behaviour or bullying

• To monitor use of homework diaries and respond to parental concerns expressed therein

• To deal with parental concerns promptly aiming to make an initial response within twenty four hours

• To provide a quality teaching and learning experience for each student

• To maintain an open door policy for teacher/parent discussion

• To apply the school’s policy* on rewards and sanctions fairly and keep parents informed.

• To provide parents with a half termly newsletter and all relevant information regarding school life

• To set, mark and monitor homework effectively

• To ensure a safe, secure learning environment

• To provide equality of opportunity for all students

• To listen to the students and provide opportunities for them to contribute to school life through the student council

• To provide a range of extra curricular activities and opportunities for out of school hours learning

As parents/carers we will do our best:

• To support the mission statement and uphold the values of the Catholic Church

• To ensure our son/daughter attends school regularly and punctually

• To telephone the school on the first day of absence by 10.00 am and on return send a written explanation

• To ensure that our son/daughter arrives at school in correct school uniform and properly equipped

• To undertake not to request leave of absence in term time except in exceptional circumstances

• To keep the school informed about changes in home address, telephone number and other contact information

• To keep the school informed about any concerns or problems which might affect my son/daughter’s work or behaviour, e.g. bullying, family concerns

• To actively support my son/daughter with homework and sign the homework planner each week

• To respond to all school concerns promptly and effectively

• To support the school’s disciplinary policy, including evening detentions. I am aware of school policy that possession of illegal drugs in school will usually lead to permanent exclusion

• To attend parent/teacher consultation evenings and other relevant meetings

• To support the Nicholas Breakspear School Association where possible to encourage my child’s active involvement in extra curricular activities

As a student at Nicholas Breakspear School I will do my best:

• To work within our Mission Statement and respect the needs and rights of others. I shall under no circumstances bully other students.

• To arrive at school each day on time, in full and correct school uniform and with the correct equipment

• To show respect for and co-operate with all members of the school community

• To follow the NBS Code of Conduct

• To accept fairly applied sanctions including evening detentions

• To behave well on journeys to and from school

• To record all homework in the homework diary and complete it on time

• To make sure any letters/messages between home and school are delivered promptly

• To work to the best of my ability and respect the right of other students to learn

• To take pride in my school and become actively involved in school life, including extra curricular activities where possible

• To respect school property and help keep the school free from litter and graffiti

Ofsted have reported back provisionally and we have their draft findings. We will make the full report available to you as soon as it is received.

The School Ofsted Report

The overall report is very positive both in terms of the Catholic life of the school and general effectiveness. Many areas are judged to be good and we are developing rapidly as a school. Overall effectiveness is judged to be satisfactory with strengths that will mean that the school will be categorised as good very shortly.

Personal Development and well being was judged to be good. Behaviour is good. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is good. Teaching students is satisfactory with many strengths and some outstanding teaching. Children with special educational needs are well provided for. The Curriculum provision is good. Career guidance and support is good. The new headteacher, with a very capable senior leadership team, is helping to support and develop the overall progression of the school. Sports College is meeting its targets.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend grateful thanks to all parents for their support, and particularly those who were kind enough to return the questionnaire. We look forward to working with you in the future as we continue to strive for excellent standards at Nicholas Breakspear School.