SUMMER 2025
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of 01323 356678 Safeguarding annabel.hodge@bedes.org
Mrs Amy Dove Deputy Designated 01323 356633 Safeguarding Lead amy.dove@bedes.org
Mr Nik Driver Deputy Designated 01323 356618 Safeguarding Lead nik.driver@bedes.org
Mr Paul Juniper Deputy Designated 01323 356767 Safeguarding Lead paul.juniper@bedes.org
Mr Shawn Williams Deputy Director of 01323 356636 Safeguarding shawn.williams@bedes.org
Our Vision
Where every child finds joy in their pursuit of brilliance
Our Mission
We continue to craft a more joyful education.
• Cultivating a vibrant learning experience, motivating us to pursue our individual best.
• Providing a festival of opportunity, enabling us to discover new passions and develop new talents.
• Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring us to enhance the lives of others.
Our Values
BE COMPASSIONATE
Because a caring community fosters belonging. We expect our community to show kindness to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities, maintaining campuses where every person feels joyful and energised.
BE COURAGEOUS
Because fortune favours the brave.
We challenge our community to stand up for what is right, providing them with a safe environment where they can take bold action in pursuit of brilliance.
BE CURIOUS
Because wisdom can be found off the beaten track.
We encourage our community to discover unlikely passions and hidden niches, releasing them into a wealth of opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
BE CONSCIENTIOUS
Because dedication is a spearhead of success.
We ask our community to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every endeavour, taking responsibility for their journey and inspiring others to do the same.
PREFECT VISION 2024 – 2025
‘With privilege comes responsibility’
Every Bedian will aim to:
• Be proactive, rather than be reactive
• Change ‘me focused complaints’ to ‘us focused pupil-led initiatives’
• Fairly represent all pupils
• Celebrate in our differences
BEDE’S GOVERNOR AND STAFF LIST 2025
GOVERNORS
Mr N Mercer, BA (Hons) (Chair)
Mr S Avery, BA, MBA, FCA
Mr C Haywood
Mr J Janakan, MBBS, FRCS, MSc
Mrs S Jelly
Mr G Kakar
Mr D Keegan
Dr C Lemaigre, MA Hons, DClinPsychol
Mrs K Nash, BEd
Mrs V Parker
Mr M Pattihis
Mr G Perrin
Mr K Siwek, BA (Hons)
Reverend J Sykes, MA (Hons)
Mrs P Southern, MA (Oxon), ACA
Mr A Targett
Clerk to the Board: Miss J Aldous
EXECUTIVE
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSACEO & Senior Head
Mrs L-A Morris, BComm, AccountancyHead Prep and Pre Prep School
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)Principal Deputy Head
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCEDeputy Head: Operations
Dr J Northway, BM, FRCSCOO/Bursar
Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)Director of Communications
Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYPDirector of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPDChief People Officer
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCEDirector of Advancement and Alumni Relations
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSASenior Head
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)Principal Deputy Head
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCEDeputy Head: Operations
Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCEAssistant Head: Academic
Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCEAssistant Head: Innovation & Development
Mrs A Dove, BA (Hons)Assistant Head: Pupil Development, Values & Skills
Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCEAssistant Head: Day
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE, Assistant Head: Boarding CBiol, MRSB
BOARDING AND DAY HOUSES
CAMBERLOTEmailTel
Mr Stuart Brown, Hmcamberlot.house@bedes.org01323 356811
Mr Laurence Collier, Deputy Hmlaurence.collier@bedes.org01323 356821
Mrs Helena Jones, House Managercamberlot.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356801
Mrs Wendy Hartley, Matron
Mrs Anita Jevans, Matron
Miss Antoinette Scholten, Matron
Mr Luke Davies, Resident Tutor luke.davies@bedes.org
Mr Bill Richards, Out Tutorbill.richards@bedes.org
Mr Chris Betts, Out Tutorchris.betts@bedes.org
CROSSWAYSEmailTel
Mrs Laura MacKenzie, Hm crossways.house@bedes.org01323 356814
Mr Jordan Turner, Deputy Hmjordan.turner@bedes.org01323 356824
Mrs Kym Furminger, House Managercrossways.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356804
Miss Yasmine Bishop, Matron
Mrs Julie Taylor, Matron
Mrs Linda Hopkins, Resident Tutorlinda.hopkins@bedes.org
Miss Jenny Yan, Out Tutorjenny.yan@bedes.org
DORMSEmailTel
Mr Reu Hickman, Hmdorms.house@bedes.org01323 356813
Mr David Byrne, Deputy Hmdavid.byrne@bedes.org01323 356823
Mrs Nicki Rickard, House Managerdorms.matrons@bedes.org01323 356803
Mrs Teressa Saunders, Matron
Mrs Jane Heath-Brown, Matron
Mr Stephen Farebrother, Out Tutor stephen.farebrother@bedes.org (and Bank Resident Tutor)
Miss Sarah Wafer, Out Tutor sarah.wafer@bedes.org
DORTEREmailTel
Mrs Rachel Weston-Betts, Hmdorter.house@bedes.org01323 356812
Miss Pavlina Saoulidou, Deputy Hmpavlina.saoulidou@bedes.org
Mrs Rachel Potter, House Managerdorter.matrons@bedes.org01323 356802
Mrs Loraine Ellis, Matron
Mrs Julia Titmuss, Matron
Ms Sabina Logan, Resident Tutorsabrina.logan@bedes.org
STUDEmailTel
Mr Peter Jones, Senior Boarding Hmstud.house@bedes.org01323 356815
Mr Nick Potter, Deputy Hmnick.potter@bedes.org01323 356825
Mrs Jo Juniper, House Managerstud.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356805
Mrs Mollie Graybehl, Matron
Mrs Liz Redhead, Matron
Mrs Laure Finat-Duclos, Resident Tutorlaure.finat-duclos@bedes.org
CONTACT DETAILS FOR DAY HOUSES
BLOOMSBURYEmailTel
Mrs Mary-Jane Newbery, Hmbloomsbury.house@bedes.org01323 356816
Mr Jim McDonnell, Deputy Hmjim.mcdonnell@bedes.org01323 356826
CHARLESTONEmailTel
Mr Taf Mpandawana, Hmcharleston.house@bedes.org01323 356817
Ms Amy Christie, Deputy Hmamy.christie@bedes.org01323 356827
DEISEmailTel
Mr Lionel Pianet, Hmdeis.house@bedes.org01323 356818
Mr M Peattie, Deputy Hm matthew.peattie@bedes.org 01323 356828
DICKEREmailTel
Mr Cheg Abraham, Hmdicker.house@bedes.org01323 356819
M Paul Gibbs, Deputy Hmpaul.gibbs@bedes.org01323 356829
KNIGHTSEmailTel
Mr Andrew Waterhouse, Senior Day Hmknights.house@bedes.org01323 356820
Ms Ali Rowsell, Deputy Hmali.rowsell@bedes.org01323 356830
YEAR HEADS
Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)Head of First Year
Mr D Cheshire, BA (Hons), MA, GTPDeputy Head of Sixth Form
Mr J Henham, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Sixth Form (Academic Progress)
Dr E Onofeghara, LL.B, LL.M, PGCEAssistant Director of Studies (GCSE)
Mr J Sealey, MA, BA (Hons), PGCEHead of Sixth Form (Engagement)
Mrs M Waterhouse, H Dip, FDE Director of Studies (GCSE)
TEACHING STAFF
Creative Arts Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr J Turner
Art
Mr J Turner, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Creative Arts Faculty
Ms A Christie, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs E Excell, BA (Hons), GTPHead of Photography
Mrs C Fitzgerald, BA
Miss L Hallewell Technician
Miss S Harris, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Ms J Harrold, BA, PGCE
Mr J Hodges Technician
Mrs L Scott Technician
Miss B Steadman, BA (Hons)
Miss S Wafer, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Mrs R Walpole, BA (Hons), GTP
Design and Technology
Mr N Potter, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Design & Technology
Mr J McDonnell, BA (Hons)
Mr G Nettle, BA (Hons), PGCETechnician
Media and Film Studies
Mr R Williams, BA (Hons), GTP, Dip Media Ed Head of Media
Mrs A Dove, BA (Hons)
Mr R Hickman, BA (Hons), GTP
Ms S Logan, BA (Hons), MA, PCGE
Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SEN
SHAPE Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr J Whitaker
Business & Economics
Mr B Jackson, BSc, PGCEHead of Business & Economics
Mr J Adlam, BA (Hons)
Mr A Flett, MSc, BSc
Miss A Goodchild, BSc
Miss F Hartery, BA (Hons),PGCEAssistant to Head of Business & Economics
Ms T Jackson, BEd (Hons), PGCE
Mr F McKeefry, BA (Hons), PGCE
Dr E Onofeghara, LL.B, LL.M, PGCE
Ms G Wainwright, MAES, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr A Waterhouse, HDE (Secondary)
Mrs M Waterhouse, H Dip, FDE
Mrs E Wise, BA (Hons), PGCE
Geography
Mr R Martin-Jenkins, BA (Hons) Head of Geography
Mr R Hodges, BSc, GTP, PGCert
Mr J Slinger, BA, MA, PGCE
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
History & Politics
Mr J Whitaker, BA (Hons), MA, PGCEHead of History & Politics
Ms K Chinn, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr L Davies, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mr J Turner, BA (Hons) PGCE
Ms E Webster, BA (Hons), PGCE
Religion & Philosophy
Mr S McIntosh, BA (Hons), BPhil, PGCEHead of Religion & Philosophy
Miss F Getty, BA (Hons), MSc
Mr J Taylor, BTh Theology (TEEC South Africa), NPQLBSchool Chaplain
Inquiry Learning Faculty
Head of Faculty: Ms G Wainwright
Animal Management
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), PGCE, CBiol, MRSB Head of Animal Management
Mr P Jones, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Miss J Johnson, MSc Equine Science, PGCE
Miss A Saunders Zoo Manager
Miss R Withington, BSc Assistant Zoo Keeper
Mr C Adams AMU Apprentice
Food and Nutrition
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Ms K Waymark Technician
Physical Education
Miss A Rowsell, BA (Hons), MA (Ed)Head of Physical Education
Mrs M-J Newbery, BA (Hons)
Mr S Brown, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr D Caryer, BA (Hons)
Mrs K Merchant, BSc, PGCE
Mr R Hodges, BSc, GTP, PGCert
Miss M Bradbury, BA (Hons)
PSHE
Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SENHead of PSHE
Languages Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr M Oliver
Classics
Miss P Saoulidou, BA, MScHead of Classics
EAL
Mr J Cook, RSA, TEFLA
Mr D Dozgic, BSc, EFL, Grad Dip TEFL
Mrs N Kaye, BA (Hons), MSc
English
Mr M Oliver, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs J Arduino, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr D Cheshire, BA (Hons), MA, GTP
Mr J Curtis, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr P Gibbs, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs L MacKenzie, BA, PGCE
Mrs R Weston-Betts, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Head of EAL
Head of Languages Faculty
Dr J Savage, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, PGCEAssistant to the Head of Faculty
Mr J Sealey, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr P Trenaman, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP
Modern Languages
Ms V Ganivet, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Ms A Bonheur, MAMFL Co-ordinator
Mr C Collins, BA, MA
Miss M Bradbury, BA (Hons)
Ms A Deighton, TEFL, TOEIC
Ms E López-Muñoz, C.O.U., Lic. BA (Hons), FCCB
Ms F Massa, BA, MA, PGCE
Ms N Mazzoni, MA
Mr L Pianet, BA (Hons)
Mrs R Ray, BA (Hons), PGCE
Ms N Tchalaia, MSc Cert TEFLA
Mr A Walker, BA (Hons), PGCE
Miss J Yan, BA (Hons), BSc
Performing Arts Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mrs K Lewis
Drama
Mrs K Lewis, BA, PGCE
Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mr W Rennison, BA (Hons), PGCE
Director of Performing Arts
Head of Academic Drama
Mr R Williams, BA (Hons), Cert Ed LAMDA Teacher
Legat School of Dance
Miss S Pennington, AISTDHead of Legat
Mrs E Manes, Dip RBS TTC, ARAD, RAD RTS, AISTD CB, AISTD NB, Cert. PBTBallet
Mr A Masters, LTCL, ATCLPianist
Miss A Kendall AISTD
Contemporary Dance Teacher
Miss L Nelson, RAD, RTS Contemporary Dance Teacher
Mrs C Orys, RAD, AISTD Teacher of Ballet
Mrs W Burnet-Smith, HNC in Dance Visiting Teacher of Dance
Miss F Grando, BA (Hons) Contemporary DanceVisiting Teacher of Dance
Miss G MartinVisiting Teacher of Contemporary Dance
Mrs J Christie Performing Arts Office Manager
Mr P Stowe BA (Hons)
Music
Performing Arts Technician
Mr R Scamardella, BMus, MMus, MMP, FRSM, FRCODirector of Music
Mr J Aburn, BMus (Hons), MMusAssistant Director of Music
Miss A Gregg, BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies Music Administrator
Mr S Hopkins, BA (Hons)
Peripatetic Staff
Mr R Hilton (Piano & Jazz)Senior Peripatetic Teacher
Ms J Baillie (Violin & Viola)
Mr O Boorman (Drums)
Mr J Booth (Drums)
Ms M Dodridge (Violin)
Mr D Fuller (French Horn)
Ms S Gregg (Flute)
Mr K Jones (Trumpet)
Mr G Kibble (Cello)
Mr R Lovell (Bass Guitar)
Dr S Pan (Piano)
Mr A Panayi (Jazz & Saxophone)
Ms G Ramm (Singing)
Mr R Simonetti (Singing)
Mr T Wade (Trombone/Tuba)
Mr A Williams (Guitar)
STEM Faculty
Head of Faculty: Ms J French
ICT and Computing
Mr C Betts, BSc (Hons)
Head of Computing and IT
Mr A Hayes, MA, BSc (Hons), PGCE Director of Curriculum Management
Mr R Mutimba, BScEd, MSc
Mathematics
Mr S Manos, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Maths
Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs I Berryman, MPhys, PGCE
Dr A Carroll, BSc, PhD, GTP
Mr S Clark, BEd
Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCE
Mr J Henham, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr M Peattie, MPhys (Hons), GTP
Mx F Price, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr W Richards, BSc, GTP
Mr C Simmons, BSc
Ms H Vanvuchelen, BA (Hons)
Psychology
Mrs Y Stainsby, MSc, PGCEHead of Psychology & Head of Teacher Development
Mr L Collier, CertE, PgDip
Science
Mr C Abraham, BSc (Hons), Dip Law, PGCE
Mr R Beglan BSc (Hons), FdA
Dr S Carville, BSc (Hons), DPhil, PGCE
Mr S Carville, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs K Clark, BSc, BA
Mrs R Ferreira, MSc, BSc (Hons)
Ms L Finat-Duclos, MSc, PGCEHead of Chemistry
Ms J French, BSc (Hons), PGCE, HMLHead of STEM Faculty
Mr O Froom, MPhys (Hons), PGCE Head of Physics
Miss K Gregory, BSc
Miss J Johnson, MSc Equine Science, PGCE
Mr P Jones, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE, CBiol, MSB
Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD, QTS, MRSB
Mrs N Morton-Freeman, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Biology
Mr T Mpandawana, BSc, DipEd
Miss C Redstone, BSc, PGCE
Mr M Scott, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Miss A Toma, PGCE
Mr T Briffitt, BScHead Technician
Mrs J PryceSenior Science Technician
Mrs C Whitmore Science Technician
Learning Enhancement
Mr O Young, BSc (Hons), PGCE, PG Cert Autism Director of Learning Enhancement
Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)
Mrs S Cull
Ms L A Hunt, MPhys (Hons), MSc, PDGip, PGCE
Ms S Maguire, BA (Hons), MA Ed (SEND & Inclusive), PGCE, SPLD, AMBDA, Dip. TELFA, CPT3AAssistant SENCO
Mrs F Martin-Jenkins, BA (Hons), PGCE
Miss P McGhie, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MEd (SEN)
Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SEN
Mr M Scott, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Miss J Wells, BA (Hons)
Mrs R Weston-Betts, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Activities
Mr W Richards, BSc, GTP Activities Manager/Cover Manager )
Sport
Director of Sport: Mr D Byrne, MBA, ACMA CGMA Director of Sport
Mr D Blaney, Sports Complex Manager
Mr C Borsoi, BA Sports Coaching & Development Director of Hockey
Mrs F Byrne, LTA Level 4 performance coach, MScHead of Senior School Tennis
Mr D Caryer, BA (Hons), UEFA B Licence Director of Football
Mr O Davies, FIFA Approved Level 2 Coach Football Coach
Mr B Furlong, Sports Complex Logistics
Mr D Harding, UEFA B Licence Football Professional
Ms J Kavanagh, Level 2 Netball Coach Head of Netball
Mr N Lenham, ECB Advanced Head of Junior Cricket
Mrs P Lenham, Level 3 Coach Development Coach Cricket and Hockey
Mr T Morriss, Level 3 Advanced S & C Strengthening and Conditioning Director
Mr P Osborn, ASA Level 3 Swim CoachingPerformance Swimming
Mrs T Pennington Netball and Hockey Coach
Mr R Redhead, Level 2 coachHockey Coach
Ms T Reed, Level 2 ASA Club Swimming
Mr A Wells, ECB Level 4 & PGDip Director of Cricket
Higher Education and Careers
Mrs D Franks, BSc (Hons)Head of Careers and Employability
Mrs E DevereuxUniversity Applications Co-ordinator & Careers Assistant
SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Bank Matrons
Mrs H Colwell
Mrs Z Dozjic
Mrs J Marsh
Mr K Tate - Night Matron
Miss S Yelf - Night Matron
Bursary
Dr J Northway, BM, FRCSCOO/Bursar
Miss J Aldous Clerk to the Board
Ms L Hearn PA to COO and Chief People Officer
Mr R Dickinson Data Development Manager
Mr P Kempton, BSc (Hons) ComputingDatabase Manager
Mr M Connolly, CIMA, BA (Hons)Head of Finance
Mrs D Molloy Fees and Billing Manager
Mrs R Handayani, AAT L3Finance Assistant
Mrs G NicholasFinance Assistant
Miss H Stanley-Ward, ACA, BSc (Hons)Accountant P Swift, AAT L3Assistant Accountant
Chapel
Mr Jarrod Taylor, BTh Theology (TEEC South Africa)Chaplain
Clinical Services Team
Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYPDirector of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr S Williams, BA (Hons) Assistant Director of Safeguarding and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss J Aldous PA to Director of Safeguarding and Clerk to the Board
Miss L Lister, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Lead School Nurse
Miss C Jones, Registered Nurse, BSc (Hons)School Nurse
Mrs F Rush, Registered Nurse, Dip HE, NNEB School Nurse
Ms C Warden School Nurse Assistant
Mrs L Mulligan Medical Receptionist & Administrator
Mr J Howes, MCSP, BSc (Hons)Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Mrs T Jasper, MBACP Lead School Counsellor
Mrs H Webb, MBACP School Counsellor
Communication, Admissions and Development
Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)Director of Communications
Mrs M Baker Admissions Officer
Mrs L Ross, BA (Hons) PR and Digital Marketing Executive
Mrs L GarrardVisa & Immigration Compliance Manager
Mrs L Hopkins Admissions and Data Manager
Mr M Kuchta, ATPL, ME/IR. CPL, FdScEvents, Marketing and Communications Executive
Mrs M Leigh Front of House Co-ordinator
Mrs L Martin-Smith, BA (Hons)Head of External Communications
Mr R Mills, BA (Hons), PGCE Director of Admissions
Miss S Wallace Carville, BA Admissions Assistant
Development & Alumni Relations
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Miss J Cox, BSc (Hons) Alumni & Relations Officer
Mr S Farebrother Data & Insight Manager
Estates Department
Mrs K Francis Director of Estates
Mr S Acaster Data, Compliance and Sustainability Administrator
Miss K Blake, MBICScCleaning Manager
Mr G Davis Fire Safety Technician
Mrs J Dowler Estates Administrator and Project Assistant
Mr J Hinchcliffe Health and Safety and Fire Technician
Mr J Portnell, AIFireEHealth and Safety Compliance Manager
Mr A Smith Grounds Manager
Porters’ Lodge/Security
Mr N HicksSecurity/Salto Co-ordinator/Residential Caretaker
Mrs G Barr, BA (Hons)Gatekeeper
Mr I Barr, BSc (Hons), PGCEGatekeeper
Maintenance
Mr J Allee
Mr R Baxter
Mr C Delaney
Mr M Goldsmith
Mr P Gunter
Mr R Nicholas
Mr S O’Niell
Mr D Nutbeam
Mr P Pepper
Mr A Rideout
Mr A Robinson
Mr T Wiles
Grounds
Mr C Bowles
Mr A Brookes
Mr L Cook
Mr M Perkins
Mr J Roseblades
Mr A Taylor
Mr R Teague
Housekeeping
Miss L Aggett
Mrs C Baker
Mr B Carmichael
Mr S Carmichael
Miss L Cooper
Mrs V Field
Mr M Firmin
Miss S Grant
Mr J Holt
Mr L Jones
Mrs S Jusic
Mrs S Killick
Mrs V Knights
Mr G Lake
Mr D Latter
Mrs L Leakey
Mrs K Misiura
Mrs K Neale
Mrs A Sargent
Mrs V Schulz
Mrs N Smith
Mr N Thomas
Mrs D Trott
Mrs N Vine
Mrs K Weeks
Exams
Mrs E DevereuxHead of Exams
Mrs K Hutchison Examinations Manager
Mr J Glover, BSc, Dip Ed Deputy Examinations Officer
People Team
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPDDirector of People
Miss K Alliston, MCIPD Head of HR
Miss C ClarkPeople Systems Administrator
Mrs L Matheson Recruitment Co-ordinator
Mrs D Mitchell, ACIPP, MATTPayroll Controller & Systems Manager
Miss M PughHR Officer
IT Services
Mr D EglingtonNetwork Manager
Mr S Dickson Assistant Network Manager
Mr P Moore IT Engineer
Learning Enhancement Administration
Mrs L Backler PA to Director of Learning Enhancement
Library
Miss S EvansLibrarian
Partnerships and Social Responsibility
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCEHead of Partnerships and Social Responsibility
School Office
Mrs K Ray-GainHeadmaster’s PA
Mrs L AllanPA to Deputy Head: Operations & Assistant Heads
Mrs D MurphyPA to Deputy Head & Assistant Heads (Day & Boarding)
Sustainability
Mr J Slinger, BA, MA, PGCESustainability Co-ordinator
Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD, Sustainability Co-ordinator QTS, MRSB
Transport
Mr R Perkins Transport Manager
Mr S LandegTransport Technician
Mr J PumphreyTrust Transport Administrator
Mr L Taylor Mechanic Apprentice
Miss J Duncan Travel Co-ordinator
Drivers
Mr L Adams
Mr T Bennett
Mr D Bigsby
Mr A Bishop
Mr B Blewitt
Mr B Brown
Mr D Cox
Mr M Dando
Mr J Denney
Mrs V Evans
Mr A Fleetwood
Mr N Fordham
Mrs E Molog
Mr J Montague
Mr J Mulville
Mr B Murphy
Mrs C Perkins
Mr F Pollitt
Mr E Prior
Mr C Quinnell
Mr R Robinson
Mr M Smith
Mr J Spencer
Mr A Tugwell
Mr A Upton
SUMMER SCHOOL
Mr D Kenward Director
Mr L Hart, FDA
Mr N Firman, BA
Miss A Penrose, BA (Hons), MA, PgDip
Mr C Wiltshire, BSc
Mrs N Woollard
Ms T Cook, DELTA and DELTM
Miss A De Melo, BSc, PGCE
Miss A Sadler, BA
Miss A Schulte
Assistant Director
Admissions Manager
Operations, Marketing and Academic Manager
Sales & Partnerships Manager
Enterprises and Social Programme Manager
Sales and Admissions Officer
Enterprises Coordinator
Recruitment and Onboarding Assistant
Recruitment Coordinator
DAILY AND WEEKLY ARRANGEMENTS
Chapel, School and House Assemblies will be ‘in person’ again, however, if appropriate we may revert to these occasions online.
CHAPEL ROTA
MONDAY ATUESDAY AWEDNESDAY ATHURSDAY AFRIDAY A KNIGHTSDICKERSTUDCROSSWAYSDORMS
MONDAY BTUESDAY BWEDNESDAY BTHURSDAY BFRIDAY B
CAMBERLOTBLOOMSBURYDORTERCHARLESTONDEIS
MEAL TIMES SUMMER TERM 2025
BREAKFAST – Please note Breakfast is for boarders only so we can accommodate all the pupils in the dining hall safely.
MONDAY – FRIDAYSATURDAY
7.15 am Stud
7.25 am Camberlot
7.35 am Crossways
7.45 am Dorms
7.55 am Dorter
Breakfast is in houses from 9.00 am onwards
SUNDAY BRUNCH
10.30 am Crossways
10.40 am Camberlot
10.50 am Stud
11.00 am Dorms
11.10 am Dorter
LUNCH
When available the Grab & Go lunch service (if applicable) - comprising of hot and cold food and fruit is served at the appropriate location. The Grab & Go service opens to all Sixth Form pupils and three selected houses each day from 1.00pm (timetable below). Hot food and soups are served in the Dining Room. As well as this there will be a rota for in house lunch.
DINING ROOM SERVICE/GRAB & GO TIMETABLE
Monday Early permissions only and FY
Tuesday Early permissions only and L5
Wednesday Early permissions only and U5/P6
Thursday Early permissions only and L6
Friday Early permissions only and U6
NOTES
● Please note the rotas for Grab & Go and In House lunches
Dorms and Dicker
Deis, and Crossways Camberlot and Dorter
Knights, Dicker and Blooms
Camberlot, Stud, and Dorter
● Monday to Friday – Early lunch is available for the Sixth Form who are not in lessons from 12.10pm in the Dining Room Service Only
● Any other pupil wishing to have lunch early must show those on duty an email from the relevant member of staff organising the activity. Those wishing to enter for an early lunch must queue beside the steps beside the tensa barriers on the other side of the entrance and wait patiently for the prefects to let them in when there is an appropriate gap.
● Please be aware that Legat classes will commence at 2.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday
● Saturday Lunch for all Boarders and Day Pupils 12.00 – 1.00 pm
● On Fridays one day House per week will have in-house lunch in the Recital Room on a rotational basis. This will start at 1.10 pm and pupils should aim to go to the Recital Room as soon as Period 4 has finished.
Dorms and a Day House (one per week in the Recital Room on rotation) MONDAY-THURSDAY FRIDAY
SUPPER
6.30pm
and
6.45pm
and
CHAPEL ARRANGEMENTS
• Chapel is an essential part of our school week. It is one opportunity to find moments of peace in a busy life. The weekly topics will revolve around both faith and values where the faith aspect is an exposure to the religious tradition of the Christian faith. Singing is an important and uplifting part of our Chapel experience. All are encouraged to take part.
• Chapel is compulsory for all and absence can only be granted by the Hm in agreement with the Chaplain. Personal faith is not expected; respect is.
• Pupils will be in their place, sitting silently and respectfully, ready for the service to commence at the advertised start time. The Chapel is open in advance of the Chapel services and pupils and staff are welcome to arrive early to sit quietly.
• Pupils are expected to self-regulate their behaviour and this is both the expectation and the norm. House prefects are present to monitor and encourage this attitude of reverence.
BOARDING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMME 2024
• Friday evenings – a social programme of events are available to all pupils. Pupils can sign up for these events electronically via a Google Form with instructions. Please note that day buses depart at 4.30 pm on Friday and therefore any day pupil wishing to join in with Friday evening sessions will have to make their own way home.
• Saturday mornings are open to all pupils. Day pupils should arrive at school prior to the start of the activity, register at the Porters Lodge and then should go directly to their weekend session where they will be registered. Lunch is available for all pupils in school on Saturdays. Day pupils should have departed by 1.30 pm and should sign out at the Porters Lodge. Please note all pupils selected for a sports team are expected to play in all fixtures as these take priority.
• The Boarding & Weekend Programme for the upcoming weekend and for the term can be viewed on the Pupil’s MyBede’s page under Co-Curricular.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Policies
All school policies relevant to parents can be found on the Bede’s web site (www.bedes.org)
The Medical Centre
If you are feeling unwell you must approach your House Matron (Boarders) or go directly to the Medical Centre. The Opening Times for the Centre are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, early closure on Wednesday for staff meetings and CPD at 4.00 pm.
The School Nurse can be contacted on 01323 356790 / 01323 356791 in hours, out of hours please call 101 and refer to the Duties and Weekend Document page for members of SMT staff on duty.
Clinical Services Manager Mrs A Hodge
Lead School Nurse
School Nurse
School Nurse
School Doctor
IT RESOURCES
Miss L Lister
Miss C Jones
Mrs F Rush
Dr M Northway
Any issues with technology should be reported to the Helpdesk which is situated in the Aviary, outside the Science Block. The Helpdesk is open Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm. Pupils and staff can email queries to helpdesk@bedes.org
LOST PROPERTY
The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to the personal property of pupils. To minimise the possibility of property being lost:
• All pupils and their parents are required to make sure that all items of clothing and equipment are labelled, where possible, so that lost property is returned to its owner as soon as possible.
• Pupils are required to make sure that all their personal property and any school property issued to them is kept safely on their person.
• Parents are responsible for insuring their child’s personal items.
• Any items found at the School site or on school buses should be taken to the Porters’ Lodge, and if named will be returned to the pupils’ house as soon as possible.
• All unnamed/unclaimed lost property is disposed of at the end of each term.
THE VILLAGE SHOP
• As well as being part of the Bede’s Community we are all part of a wider Village Community and everyone should show care and thought to those within it.
• We expect everyone at Bede’s to behave in a compassionate and caring manner to all those that they come in contact with in the wider world.
• This is particularly important within the Village due to the high profile of the School within the locality.
• We recognise that this is incredibly important as Bede’s is at the centre of the Village, but also because we firmly believe that building a kind-hearted community fosters belonging and we want this for the whole Village as well as the School.
• Therefore everyone visiting the Village Shop must be aware of the impact that their actions can have on the Village and that they are ambassadors for the School.
• There are a number of properties that face directly into the waiting area outside the shop. This means that anyone visiting the Village Shop is very visible to local residents, who will in turn form an opinion of the reputation of Bede’s, based on the behaviour of those visiting whilst at the shop and when heading to and from the shop.
• Everyone should therefore do everything they can to be conscientious, kind and thoughtful in any of their interactions with residents and members of the public when visiting the Village Shop.
• Making excessive noise or using bad language when going to or from the shop or when waiting outside the shop is not in keeping with the aforementioned values.
• Walking thoughtfully along the pavements and being compassionate by bearing others in mind when doing so helps us build the right relationships with the Village.
Timings that must be followed by Pupils when visiting the Village Shop
• The Village Shop is out of bounds for all pupils, aside from those in the Sixth Form until the end of afternoon activities at 4.40 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 4.20pm on Wednesday and Friday.
• Sixth Formers visiting should always make sure that they allow enough time to come back and should leave the shop fifteen minutes before the start of their next lesson or registration.
• Sixth Formers must ensure that they attend lunchtime registration with their house and should not use being at the shop as a reason to miss this.
• Exceptions to these rules are only allowed when permission is specifically given by a member of staff for a particular reason e.g. A tutor group visiting the shop.
• Pupils should not use visiting the Village Shop as a reason to miss other school commitments when they are required to be in another place.
• All pupils should be conscientious and take responsibility for the safety of their peers by ensuring that they go in pairs when walking to and from the shop in the dark during the Winter months.
Rules to follow when travelling to the Village Shop
Break time 10.30 am to 10.55 am
Day Pupils
Sixth Form only
All pupils must leave the shop by 10.55 am
Boarding pupils Sixth Form only
All pupils must leave the shop by 10.55 am
Lunch time 1.00 pm to 2.05 pm
Sixth Form only
All pupils must attend lunch and registration with their House
After School on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
All pupils are allowed to visit the shop from 4.40pm onwards but nobody is allowed in the shop until Afternoon Activities have finished at 4.40pm
Sixth Form only
All pupils must attend lunch and registration with their House
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
All pupils are allowed to visit the shop from 4.40pm onwards but nobody is allowed in the shop until Afternoon Activities have finished at 4.40pm except when required for other house commitments
After School on Wednesdays and Fridays
On Wednesdays and Fridays
Sixth Formers are allowed into the Village Shop during the afternoon when lessons are taking place but no other pupils can visit until school has ended at 4.20pm
On Wednesdays and Fridays
Sixth Formers are allowed into the Village Shop during the afternoon when lessons are taking place but no other pupils can visit until school has ended at 4.20pm except when required for other house commitments
Private Study Sessions Weekends
Sixth Form only All day pupils
Sixth Form only All boarders
• Pupils must walk to and from the Village Shop in the safest way possible along the pavement and should not try to visit the Village Shop by the footpath from the back of the fields in order to avoid being seen by members of Staff.
• Pupils should be mindful of cars when visiting the Village Shop and especially of cars coming to or from the residents houses or the car parking area outside the shop itself.
• Pupils must consider the importance of being ambassadors for the School and therefore consider their uniform when visiting the Village Shop.
Specifics on arrival and departure from the shop are in line with the above values
• Only four pupils are allowed to stand in the shop at a time – please note that this does not include those who are seated for dining. This is to ensure that the shop does not become too crowded and so pupils are not in any way seen as being a domineering presence by others who may be using the shop.
• Pupils must form an orderly queue behind the plant pots so that they are not blocking the entrance and should be caring and thoughtful towards those who are entering and exiting the shop.
• Pupils must respect the fact that tables are limited at the shop. The tables, both inside and outside the Village Shop are for dine-in customers only, meaning that those pupils who are waiting must not sit down at them as this would be selfish and not in line with being thoughtful to others. This also applies to any prefects who may be present and their friends. If pupils wish to dine in they just need to ask for a menu and they will be served.
• Pupils should respect the public and all other diners whilst in the shop.
• Pupils must not drop litter, on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.
• Pupils must not play ball games on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.
• Pupils should remember that the Village Shop does not belong to the school and is open to the public. Please be courteous at all times to members of the public and the staff in the shop.
Opening Hours
Please note that the times that the Village Shop is open do vary considerably and can also change on the day so what is below can only be seen as a guide.
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm
Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm
OUT OF BOUNDS
• Please note the fields and path behind the Village Shop are out of bounds as well as any of the areas beyond the School fences which are private land owned by others.
• Trespassing onto the private land surrounding the School will be taken extremely seriously.
• Please also note that the area around the Greenhouses is also out of bounds.
MOBILE PHONES, AIRPODS AND HEADPHONES
• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, mobile phones, headphones and AirPods must not be used by pupils and should not be seen. The only exceptions to this are the very specific examples when a phone is required. For example, making a payment, using two-factor authentication or, in certain classes, under teacher supervision, for filming or photographing or for listening to videos on devices in lessons.
• If pupils are seen with a phone, headphones and AirPods they will be confiscated and it is the responsibility of the pupil to collect them at the end of the day.
• These rules do not apply after the end of the school working day. Note that there are different rules inside Boarding Houses and also for Sixth Formers.
• Phones, headphones and AirPods should not be seen at any time in the Dining Hall, including all Boarders’ meal times outside of the school working day and at weekends.
• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, pupils should not wear Headphones or AirPods around the campus during the hours of the school working day.
VISITORS TO BEDE’S CAMPUS
Bede’s welcomes parents and other people visiting the School, recognising the importance of interaction with non-School members. At the same time, however, we must ensure the safety and welfare of our pupils and avoid disruption to the educational process. Therefore, we ask parents, whenever possible, to make their visit known to the relevant member of staff (usually your child’s tutor or Housemaster/Housemistress) in advance. Pupils may not receive other visitors at
School without the prior agreement of their Housemaster/Housemistress on each occasion. (For further details please see Bede’s Visitor Policy at www.bedes.org)
All visitors MUST report to the Porters’ Lodge.
SENIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
All pupils are expected to wear the uniform in the correct manner which embodies the values of the school.
JUNIOR UNIFORM
Must / Must not
• School blue tweed blazers must be worn at all times.
• School grey trousers (purchased from School Blazer) must be worn with a white shirt (with top button done up) and house tie or with a collared blouse and house tie. Shirts must always be tucked in.
• Kilts must not be altered (including rolled), must be of an appropriate length, recommended to be no more than 5cm above the knee and must be worn with a white open necked collared blouse / shirt and be tucked in.
• Jumpers must be the blue v-neck jumper with green trim (purchased from School Blazer). The jumper must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. House hoodies and other jumpers or sweatshirts must not be worn.
• White or black ankle length socks must be worn with a house kilt or neutral, plain blue or black tights or no socks must be worn with a house kilt. White socks should not be worn with school trousers. Knee length socks must not be worn.
• Shoes must be all black, must be leather or leather look and must be a traditional shoe that can be polished. Canvas shoes, trainers and any boots must not be worn. Sliders must not be worn.
• Pupils must not have nose piercings, eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings, lip piercings or septum piercings.
• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.
Should / Should not
• Coats should cover the suit jacket and should only be navy or black. They can be made of waterproof or wool material. New Balance Sport Jackets can be worn as a school coat.
• Tights should not be ripped and will need to be replaced as soon as possible.
• Jewellery should be discreet.
• Hair should be discreet in style, worn tidily and in a natural tone. Makeup should be discreet, Junior pupils should be clean shaven.
• Nail length and style should be discreet and should be practical for school.
SENIOR UNIFORM
Must / Must not
• Blazers must be worn at all times.
• Jumpers must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. Hoodies (including House Hoodies), sweatshirts, track suit tops or cardigans must not be worn.
• Coats must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer.
• Collared shirts or collared blouses must be worn with trousers. Otherwise, collared or non collared blouses either patterned or plain must be worn. Vest tops (for clarity, a top that has straps), low cut tops, T-shirts, polo shirts or crop tops must not be worn.
• Pupils must wear some form of house identity with their senior outfits – this can be in the form of a tie, scarf or badge at the discretion of their Hm.
• Skirts or Dresses must be appropriate and professional office attire. Skirts must not be Denim, or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra. Shorts must not be worn. Dresses must have sleeves (for clarity, not a top that has straps or no shoulder covering).
• Trousers must not be Denim or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra and for clarity, must not be jeans or leggings.
• Knee length socks or fishnet tights must not be worn.
• Shoes or boots must not be canvas or trainers. Shoes or boots should be suede, leather or leather look. Sliders or knee high boots must not be worn.
• Nose piercings or septum piercings must be discreet (with a small clear or skin colour stud / bar).
• Pupils must not have eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings or lip piercings.
• Facial hair must be tidy, of even length and no longer than 5mm in length.
• Pupils must have no visible tattoos.
• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.
Should / Should not
• Jewellery should be discreet. Makeup should be discreet.
• A plain coat which should cover the blazer, the New Balance sport coat may be worn.
• Hair should be a natural colour, clean and tidy.
• Nail length should be practical for school.
SPORTS UNIFORM FOR ACTIVITIES / TRAINING UNIFORM / PE KIT
Please note the kit provider is New Balance/Limitless, the Canterbury kit is now phased out and must not be worn for sport. For sport all items listed here unless otherwise stated are ‘must’.
If pupils are wearing their kit to class or around the site they must be in ‘Travelling Kit’ which includes a Bede’s top and Bede’s trouser wear (either new leggings or tracksuit bottoms).
• Tracksuit Trousers must be Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless only. No other tracksuit trousers are permitted for any form of sport or activity.
• T-Shirts must be Bede's Black New Balance/Limitless T-shirt with Bede’s logo only. No other T-shirts are permitted for any form of sport or activity.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Bede’s skorts or shorts must be worn only. No other skorts or shorts are permitted for any form of sport or activity. Lycra athletics shorts are only permitted whilst participating in athletics. Bede’s skorts or Bede’s shorts are for participation in sports activities or PE lessons only and not to be worn at any other time around school.
• When wearing leggings, Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless leggings must be worn only.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless logo socks must be worn for team sports and with the rest of the kit. For other activities non-Bede’s socks may be worn at the discretion of the member of staff.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Jumper or Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless one quarter zip games top must be worn. No other jumper or zip top is permitted.
• House Hoodies must not be worn for sporting activities. House Hoodies can be worn for
House Competitions, or in other activities at the discretion of the member of staff overseeing that activity only.
• Bede’s Black full zip New Balance/Limitless jacket must be worn. No other zip up jacket is permitted.
• Different sports will require you to purchase the Bede’s New Balance/Limitless games kit e.g. netball dresses, cricket whites. These are the only specialist items that are permitted.
• Swimwear must be the Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless one-piece swimsuit or Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Swimming Shorts.
• Kit purchased for Sports tours is permitted if it is in line (the same kit with slightly different branding) with standard Bede’s kit only. This will be arranged by the sports department for each tour.
• Jewellery must not be worn during sporting activities.
• In many sports safety equipment must be worn such as gum shields, shin pads and other PPE as required and deemed necessary by the member of staff overseeing that activity.
Shoes: Suitable shoes for the type of sport and venue you are playing must be worn.
1. Astro shoes on the astro turf
2. Indoor trainers for the sports complex
3. Football boots for football
4. Sliders should not be worn for any sport, activity or around the School site (unless walking from the boarding house to participate in sport that requires different footwear eg. football boots.
SPORT AND ACTIVITY INFORMATION
At Bede’s we pride ourselves on a rich sporting provision. As an HMC school we must comply with their code of conduct – this applies to our players and our spectators.
TEAMBede’s - Inspire each generation
Sport plays a fundamental part of life at Bede’s. With a nationally recognised programme, world-class facilities and specialist coaches, opportunity, drive and
participation is at the heart of what we do. Whether pursuing sport as a career or a hobby, Bede’s pupils are encouraged to exceed all expectations, grow in confidence and develop a life-long passion for health and fitness.
The ethos and core values of TEAMBede’s are:
Teamwork – Ask not what your team mates can do for you, but what you can do for them
Respect – Be fully committed in every session, appreciate the opportunity you have. Respect all those around you no matter who they are
Enjoyment – Comes from improvement, success, making friends and helping others develop. Understand your own goals. Positively encourage others to engage
Humility – Be humble, be aware of others, be polite. Thank those who spend time making sure you have a good experience
Discipline – Discipline from within. Be on time, in correct kit, be organised and respect the official’s decisions
Leadership – Communicate with positivity and trustworthiness, be motivational, be committed and support everyone
AT BEDE’S WE EXPECT
1. Our pupils to learn the rules and play within them; to show good sportsmanship at all times, never playing unfairly or arguing with officials.
2. Our spectators to set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performance by all players. Spectators should not comment in a negative manner towards any player, coach or official. Bad language will not be tolerated either on or off the field.
3. Pupils and spectators to accept the official’s judgements and decisions.
4. Parents are asked to be supportive of the selection decisions made by coaches, accepting that decisions are made on a broad range of selection criteria.
5. Our coaches to communicate with teams through the Bede’s Sport page and app. Team lists will appear 48 hours beforehand. It is the responsibility of the pupil to check the team list.
Bede’s has its own dedicated sports web page - http://sports.bedes.org Accessing this through a mobile device will automatically direct you to the Bede’s Sport App. The web page and app contains up to date information about fixtures, team lists and travel.
• All pupils selected for a school team are expected to play all fixtures. Parents
must seek permission from the Director of Sport, Mr Byrne for a pupil to miss a fixture but this must be sought at least a week before via a parent/guardian email. Any pupil who misses a fixture without permission will receive a sanction.
• There will be occasions when fixtures have to be changed or cancelled. Please check the school sports page on the parent portal or ring the Sports Hall on 01323 356569 if you are uncertain.
• Sports Matches, Practices, Drama, Music and Dance rehearsals take priority on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon over other events. Pupils involved in these activities must attend them.
• All times for Sports Matches are ‘kick off’ times; parents are welcome to attend any match.
• Cup fixtures cannot be planned in advance and therefore will appear in the online calendar and on the sports website.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR SPORT
• Stage 1 – Imposition and Sports Hall Detention (for repeated poor etiquette, poor kit or lateness)
• Stage 2 – Removed for up to a two-week period from the activity or/and Deputy Head Detention (for any repeats of stage 1, missing a fixture without adequate information or notice or dismissal from play during a fixture i.e. a Red Card)
• Stage 3 – Removed from programme (any repeat offences after stage 2)
Parents will be informed at each stage and decisions are made by the Director of Sport and SMT regarding all disciplinary issues.
ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND KIT
Expectations of pupil behaviour and dress are of the highest standard. Pupils must wear Bede’s Sports kit for all sporting activities at any time of the day. All pupils are expected to wear PE kit for their lessons and Activities kit for non-PE activities. Lessons and activities start promptly and lateness will not be tolerated for either lessons or Activities. If for any reason a pupil is unable to participate then a note must be provided for the relevant member of staff. House T-shirts can only be worn for House Competitions.
• Afternoon activities are compulsory and are part of the school day. Failure to attend an activity will result in a sanction.
• Pupils should not change their assigned activity without written permission from Mr Richards.
• Pupils must go to the assigned location for an activity at the correct time.
• Pupils who forget their kit for a sporting activity should stay with the activity and help run it with the member of staff.
• Pupils who are injured, missed the bus or whose teacher is absent should go to ICT3 for ‘Missed Activities’.
• Private Study is supervised – all pupils must register for Private Study.
• The Village Shop is out of bounds during activity time unless there is an activity scheduled to take place there.
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS FOR PUPILS IN PERFORMING ARTS, LEGAT AND SPORTS WHERE CHANGING IS REQUIRED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
All pupils must arrive in full school uniform in the morning every day except for First Years on Wednesday morning only, They must be in uniform after. All pupils must wear the correct Legat Uniform or wear the Bede’s Sports Uniform defined in Appendix 2.
Period 1 and 2 Sports / Legat Uniform required: Pupils must politely ask to leave their tutor period promptly by 08.35 and change into Sports / Legat Uniform before their lesson. Pupils that have an academic lesson period 2 in these circumstances should wear their Sports / Legat uniform for period 2. Pupils must change at morning break if they subsequently then have academic lessons in periods 3 and 4 after break.
Period 3 and 4 Sports / Legat Uniform required: If a pupil has not been required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform in period 1 or 2 then they must change at morning break for periods 3 and 4. Pupils that have an academic lesson period 4 in these circumstances should wear their Sports / Legat uniform for period 3.
Lunchtime and afternoon: Pupils that are not required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch in the afternoon must get changed back at lunch into regular uniform. Pupils that are in regular uniform during period 4 who are required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch must change at lunch. Pupils that are already wearing their Sports / Legat Uniform during period 4 and are required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch do not need to get changed into regular uniform during lunchtime.
Any exceptional circumstances necessitating an exemption from the above are entirely at the permission and discretion of the Assistant Head Day or Deputy Heads.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Name Position
Mr Peter Goodyer CEO & Senior Head headmaster@bedes.org 01323 356586
Mrs Karen Ray-Gain Headmaster’s PA karen.ray-gain@bedes.org 01323 356586
Mr John Tuson Principal Deputy Head john.tuson@bedes.org 01323 356590
Mrs Debbie Murphy PA to Deputy Head and Assistant Head debbie.murphy@bedes.org 01323 356597 (Day & Boarding)
Mr Phil Wise Deputy Head: Operations phil.wise@bedes.org 01323 356598
Mrs Linda Allan PA to Deputy Head: Operations & linda.allan@bedes.org 01323 356589 Assistant Heads
Dr Jonathan Northway COO/Bursar bursar@bedes.org 01323 356623
Ms Lisa Hearn PA to COO and Chief People Officer lisa.hearn@bedes.org 01323 356623
Miss Joanne Aldous Clerk to the Board joanne.aldous@bedes.org 01323 356647
Mrs Ros Nairne Director of Communications ros.naire@bedes.org 01323 356601
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead annabel.hodge@bedes.org 01323 356678
Mrs Emma Maynard Director of People emma.maynard@bedes.org 01323 356624
REPORTING DAY PUPIL ABSENCE
Please email/telephone the individual Houses by 8.00 am on each day of absence.
ACADEMIC QUERIES/CONCERNS
Name Position Email
Mr Jason Henham Head of Sixth Form (Academic) jason.henham@bedes.org 01323 356856
Mr David Cheshire Deputy Head of Sixth Form david.cheshire@bedes.org 01323 356646
Mr Justin Sealey Head of Sixth Form Engagement justin.sealey@bedes.org 01323 356821
Mrs Mandy Waterhouse Director of Studies (GCSE) mandy.waterhouse@bedes.org 01323 356857
Mr Liam Backler Head of First Year liam.backler@bedes.org 01323 356739
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM CONTACTS
Mr P Goodyer CEO & Senior Head headmaster@bedes.org 01323 356586
Mr J Tuson Principal Deputy Head john.tuson@bedes.org 01323 356590
Mr P Wise Deputy Head: Operations phil.wise@bedes.org 01323 356598
Mr N Abrams Assistant Head: Academic nicholas.abrams@bedes.org 01323 356596
Mr S Choithramani Assistant Head: Innovation & Development sachin.choithramani@bedes.org 01323 356657
Mrs A Dove Assistant Head: Pupil Development, Values & Skills amy.dove@bedes.org 01323 356633
Mr N Driver Assistant Head: Day nik.driver@bedes.org 01323 356618
Mr P Juniper Assistant Head: Boarding paul.juniper@bedes.org 01323 356767
Ms J French Head of STEM jula.french@bedes.org 01323 356855
Dr E Onofeghara Assistant Director of Studies (GCSE) edem.onofeghara@bedes.org 01323 356641
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS
Medical Centre senior.medical@bedes.org 01323 356790 / 01323 356791
Name Position
Mrs Lisa Martin-Smith Head of External Communications senior.events@bedes.org 01323 356606
Mr Richard Mills Director of Admissions richard.mills@bedes.org 01323 356602
Mrs Linda Hopkins Admissions and Data Manager admissions@bedes.org 01323 356604
Mrs Pam Nikiteas Head of PSHE pamela.nikiteas@bedes.org 01323 356843
Mr David Byrne Director of Sport david.byrne@bedes.org 01323 356571
Mr Rob Perkins Transport Manager rob.perkins@bedes.org 01323 356777
Mr Nick Hicks Resident Caretaker nick.hicks@bedes.org 07921 387470
Mrs Deborah Franks Head of Careers and Employability deborah.franks@bedes.org 01323 356863
Mr Robert Scamardella Director of Music robert.scamardella@bedes.org 01323 356719
Miss Aimee Gregg Music Administrator aimee.gregg@bedes.org 01323 356578
DATE/TIME EVENT TYPE
SAT 29 MAR
PRE TERM EVENTS
DESCRIPTION
9:00 amTripsSki Trip to Valloire France departs
SAT 5 APR
5:00 pmTripsSki Trip to Valloire France returns
TUE 22 APR
2:30 pmSenior School EventBoarders return
WEEK ONE MON 21 APR
TUE 22 APR
WED 23 APR
8:10amSenior School EventDay Pupils return
8:20amSenior School EventUpper Sixth Assembly in the Recital Room
10:40amTripsA Level Drama Trip to Ghosts Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
2:00pmSenior School EventWhole School Assembly in the MPH and then pupils go to shortened Period 5
6:00pmSenior School EventKnights House Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
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6:00pmSenior School EventBede’s Media Oscar's Night 2025 in the Recital Room
THU 24 APR
8:20amTripsL6 Geography A-Level Day Trip to London
9:00amSenior School EventBede's Experience Day (Yr6) 2027
9:30amAcademicLevel 3 BTEC Sports at Polegate Primary School
2:00pmSenior School EventHPV Vaccinations in the MPH
4:45pmPerforming Arts FacultyPerforming Arts Celebration Event 2025 in the Miles Studio
FRI 25 APR
7:30amDofEDofE Silver Practice expedition departs (returns 27 April)
9:00amExaminationsOne off public exam on this date
9:40amTripsPotfest in the South East Trip
ASAT 26 APR
10:00amSenior School EventParent, Pupil and Staff netball tournament
10:00amExaminationsGCSE Comp 1 Performance Day
12:45pmSenior School EventAthletics Diamond League Round 1
5:00pmExaminationsL5 Drama GCSE Devised Performances in the Miles Studio
SUN 27 APR
6:00pmDofEDofE Silver Practice expedition returns
THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION OF OUR SENIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND ONLINE VIA THE PARENT PORTAL. PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE BACK COVER TO ACCESS THIS SITE.
WEEK TWO
MON 28 APR
ExaminationsMFL GCSE Speaking examinations begin
Senior School EventHead of School and Deputies announced during School Assembly
AcademicFY Carousel Changes
AcademicFY/L5 PSHE Carousel Changes
8:20amSenior School EventYr 10 Assembly in the Recital Room
9:30amSenior School EventYear 7 Engineering Day in the Recital Room
TUE 29 APR
8:20amSenior School EventYr 12 and Pre-6th Assembly in the Recital Room
9:00amTripsEnglish trip to Knepp Estate (invite only)
WED 30 APR
8:20amSenior School EventYr 11 Assembly in the Recital Room
8:30amLegatLegat Dance Academy BTEC Dance Showcase in the Miles Studio
6:00pmSenior School EventCamberlot House Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
7:15pmLegatLegat Dance Academy BTEC Dance Showcase in the Miles Studio
THU 1 MAY
BExaminationsFull schedule of Public exams begin Senior School EventHouse Prefects Training completed by Houses
FRI 2 MAY
9:00amAcademicFY, L5 Drones and Robotics workshop in the MPH 1:30pmSenior School EventHouse Committee Meeting
SAT 3 MAY
11:00amPerforming Arts FacultyTreasure Island Play Rehearsal in the Miles Studio
1:15pmAcademicAthletics Diamond League Round 2
SUN 4 MAY
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WEEK THREE
MON 5 MAY
Senior School Event May Day Bank Holiday - School closed for lessons and activities Boarders on site
A
TUE 6 MAY
CharityDeis Charity Week
ExaminationsMFL A Level Speaking examinations begin
WED 7 MAY
12:30pmAcademicYr 10 Athletics Assessment off site
7:15pmPerforming Arts FacultyMusic Theatre Showcase in the Recital Room
THU 8 MAY
9:00amSenior School EventBede's Experience Day (Yr7) Prep 2026
1:30pmSenior School EventChapel Concert
3:45pmAcademicAthletics Diamond League Round 3
FRI 9 MAY
1:30pmSenior School EventSchool Committee Meeting
1:45pmPerforming Arts FacultyPerforming Arts Assembly in the Miles Studio
4:00pmSenior School EventWealden’s got Talent in the Recital Room
ASAT 10 MAY
6:00pmSenior School Event130th Anniversary of Bede’s Prep School
6:30pmPrep School EventPrep Spring Ball
SUN 11 MAY
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FOUR
MON 12 MAY
Senior School EventMental Health Awareness Week
6:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyEdinburgh Fringe online presentation to parents and pupils
7:15pmPerforming Arts FacultyBede’s Young Musician Finals in the Recital Room
TUE 13 MAY
1:30pmSenior School EventMUN Debate in the Recital Room
1:30pmCareersArmy Royal Engineers Careers Workshop
WED 14 MAY
8:20amSenior School EventYr 9 Assembly in the Recital Room
B8:45amTripsGCSE Geography Field Trip to Eastbourne Day 1
4:45pmSenior School EventL6 School Prefect Training (Part 1) and BBQ
7:15pmCareersL6th Parents Seminar - UCAS Process and Support in the Recital Room
THU 15 MAY
9:50amTripsFY Towner Art Gallery visit
5:00pmAcademicFY L5 Junior Symposium of Academic Excellence in the Recital Room
5:30pmSenior School EventLower Sixth and Pre-Sixth Social on the Lawn
FRI 16 MAY
8:45amTripsL6 Brighton Magistrates Court Mock Trial Trip (invite only)
8:45amTripsGCSE Geography Field Trip to Eastbourne Day 2
SAT 17 MAY
7:30amDofEDofE Bronze Practise expedition departs
10:00amPrep School EventPrep School Welly Walk at the Senior School
11:00amPerforming Arts FacultyTreasure Island Rehearsal in the Miles Studio
1:15pmAcademicAthletics Diamond League Round 4
SUN 18 MAY
3:30pmPrep School EventPrep parent child tennis tournament at the Senior School
6:00pmDofEDofE Bronze Practise expedition returns
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MON 19 MAY
8:20amAcademicYr 10 Assembly in the Recital Room
8:30amTripsL6 Biology trip to Kew
8:45amPerforming Arts FacultyJunior School Play 2025 ALL DAY REHEARSAL in the Miles Studio
5:10pmParents’ ConsultationSports Staff Parents evening (online)
ATUE 20 MAY
9:30amSenior School EventPrep Schools’ Choral Morning in the Recital Room
3:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyJunior School Play Treasure Island in the Miles Studio
7:15pmPerforming Arts FacultyJunior School Play Treasure Island Performance in the Miles Studio
WED 21 MAY
2:00pmTripsA Level English Literature trip to Charleston Literary Festival event
5:30pmSenior School EventLeavers’ Recital & Music For A Summer Evening in the Recital Room
THU 22 MAY
8:20amTripsA Level Geography trip to Eastbourne
10:00amSenior School EventHMC Co-Curricular Deputy Heads’ Conference at Bede’s in the Recital Room
10:45amPerforming Arts FacultyAuditions for Bede's Fest in the Music Rooms
1:45pmPerforming Arts FacultyAuditions for Bede's Fest in the Music Rooms
3:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyJunior School Play Treasure Island Performance in the Miles Studio
5:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyAuditions for Bede’s Fest in the Music Rooms
7:15pmPerforming Arts FacultyJunior School Play Treasure Island Performance to Senior School and Parents in the Miles Studio
FRI 23 MAY
Senior School EventLeavers’ Ball
1:10pmSenior School EventHalf Term begins at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm
ASAT 24 MAY
SUN 25 MAY
SUN 1 JUN
Senior School EventPride Month (1 - 30 June)
2:30pmSenior School EventBoarders return
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MON 2 JUN
AcademicL5 Assessment Week AcademicFY Carousel Changes
8:10amSenior School EventDay Pupils return
TUE 3 JUN
1:30pmTripsFY/ L5/ L6 Charleston Summer Outing
WED 4 JUN
5:00pmSenior School EventL6 School Prefect Team Building Evening
THU 5 JUN
9:00amSenior School EventBede’s Experience Day (Yr7) Prep 2026
6:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyNational Theatre Live Doctor Strangelove Live Screening in the Miles Studio
FRI 6 JUN
1:30pmSenior School EventHouse Committee Meeting
4:30pmDofEDofE Bronze Assessed Practice expedition departs (returns 8 June)
SAT 7 JUN
TripsMUN conference at Wimbledon School (invite only)
9:00amPrep School EventPrep School Sports Day
10:00amPerforming Arts FacultyEdinburgh Fringe show rehearsal in the Miles Studio
SUN 8 JUN
9:30amLegatCompany run through of Legat Show
6:00pmDofEDofE Bronze Assessed Practice expedition returns
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MON 9 JUN
AcademicFY/L6 Assessment Week
ATUE 10 JUN
6:30pmSenior School EventL5th Social on the Lawn
WED 11 JUN
8:40amExaminationsNEA GCSE C1 Assessment - Evaluation in the Miles Studio
THU 12 JUN
8:00amTripsL5 Academic Scholars’ day trip to Cambridge
8:30amSenior School EventFirst Year Curriculum Enrichment Day 1
1:30pmSenior School EventChapel Concert
FRI 13 JUN
8:30amSenior School EventFirst Year Curriculum Enrichment Day 2
1:30pmSenior School EventSchool Committee Meeting
ASAT 14 JUN
9:00amTripsL5 Science Museum Trip - Careers in STEM
9:30amPerforming Arts FacultyDress Rehearsal of One Moment in Time in the Miles Studio
10:00amSenior School EventSussex Athletics Trials
SUN 15 JUN
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WEEK EIGHT
MON 16 JUN
3:00pmAcademicYr 12 and Pre-6th Assembly in the Recital Room
5:45pmSenior School EventWelcome Event (Day Houses) in the Recital Room
TUE 17 JUN
1:30pmPerforming Arts FacultyBruges Music Tour Recital in the Recital Room
5:45pmSenior School EventWelcome Event (Day Houses) in the Recital Room
WED 18 JUN
9:00amSenior School EventClassics Day in the Recital Room
9:00amLegatLegat Dance Academy Show Tech Day (Sixth Form Dancers only)
1:00pmTripsL6 Crossways pupils visit to Hazel Court School (invite only)
2:30pmTripsTrip to Lee Valley for the FIH Hockey Pro League (invite only)
THU 19 JUN
BSenior School EventFutures Week (19 - 20 June)
Senior School EventLast late bus service of the term
8:20amSenior School EventL5th - Sixth Form Taster Day #1
8:30amLegatLegat Dance Academy Show Preparation at the Congress Theatre
8:45amSenior School EventL6 Futures Day #1 in the Recital Room
1:30pmSenior School EventPre-Sixth Headmaster’s Lunch in the Salon
7:30pmLegatLegat Dance Academy Show at the Congress Theatre
FRI 20 JUN
8:20amSenior School EventL5th - Sixth Form Taster Day #2
8:45amCareersL6 Personal Statement Writing Workshop in the MPH
8:45amSenior School EventL6 Futures Day #2 in the Recital Room
1:00pmTripsTheatre trip to Stranger Things: The Last Shadow in the West End
5:00pmExaminationsPublic Exams finish
6:00pmCreative Arts FacultyCreative Arts Faculty End of Year Show
SAT 21 JUN
10:00amSenior School EventBoarding Welcome Event in the Recital Room
4:30pmDofEDofE Silver Assessed Practice expedition departs (returns 23 June)
SUN 22 JUN
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MON 23 JUN
Senior School EventNo late buses this week
2:45pmSportsHouse Athletics on Stud Fields
5:00pmLegatLegat Dance Academy Leavers Party on the Lawn
6:00pmDofEDofE Silver Assessed Practice expedition returns
TUE 24 JUN
AAcademicNormal Lessons 1 - 4
11:00amSportsHouse cricket competition begins
2:40pmSportsHouse Competitions
WED 25 JUN
AcademicNormal Lessons
ExaminationsExam Contingency Day
7:30amTripsOxbridge trip departs (invite only)
3:20pmAcademicTutor period in tutor bases
3:40pmAcademicFinal Assembly in the MPH
6:00pmSenior School EventStudent Gig in the Miles Studio
THU 26 JUN
9:00amExaminationsRAD Musical Theatre Syllabus Exams
9:30amSenior School EventPrize Winners Rehearsal in the MPH
9:30amSenior School EventRehearsal for pupils performing music during Prize Winners rehearsal in the MPH
12:10pmAcademicTutor time in tutor bases
12:40pmAcademicFinal House Assemblies with Tutors (various locations)
1:10pmSenior School EventEarly finish at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm
2:00pmSenior School EventRehearsals for Musicians performing at Speech Day in the MPH
2:20pmSenior School EventBoarders’ packing afternoon
6:00pmSenior School EventBBQ for Boarders on the Lawn
7:00pmTripsOxbridge trip returns
FRI 27 JUN
AcademicNo Lessons
9:30amSenior School Event Yr 13 Leavers’ Breakfast in the Old Dining Room
10:00amSenior School EventPupils arrive at school from 10.00 am - A full bus service will run with pick ups arranged for two hours later than usual in the morning with arrival at school by 10.30 am. Day Pupils and Day Boarders to go straight to House to register on arrival
10:30amSenior School EventAll pupils arrive at the MPH (and seated by 10.45 am)
11:00amSenior School EventSenior School Speech Day in the MPH
12:30pmSenior School EventLeavers Chapel for U6 Pupils and Tutors followed by lunch on the lawn with families
A1:10pmSenior School EventSummer Term Ends at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm. Buses leave for Weekly Boarders to Polegate and Clapham Junction 1.30pm
SAT 28 JUN
9:00amTripsBruges Music & Performing Arts Tour July 2025 departs
9:00amPrep School EventPrep School Prize Giving
SUN 29 JUN
TripsSouth Africa Conservation Trip departs
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TUE 1 JUL
3:00pmTripsBruges Music & Performing Arts Tour July 2025 returns
THU 10 JUL
WED 16 JUL
TripsSouth Africa Conservation Trip returns
5:45pmSenior School EventWelcome Event (Day Houses)
TUE 12 AUG
9:00amExaminationsCambridge International AS and A Level results day
THU 14 AUG
9:00amExaminationsCambridge iGCSE results day
9:00amExaminationsA Level AS Level BTEC Level 3 Exam Results Day
SAT 16 AUG
10:00amTripsEdinburgh Festival & Fringe trip departs
THU 21 AUG
9:00amExaminationsGCSE BTEC Level 2 Exam Results Day
FRI 22 AUG
9:00pmTripsEdinburgh Festival & Fringe trip returns
TUE 26 AUG
5:00amTripsHolland Hockey Tour departs
WED 27 AUG
8:00amTripsPre-season Football tour to PSV Eindhoven departs
FRI 29 AUG
6:00pmTripsHolland Hockey Tour returns
SUN 31 AUG
10:00pmTripsPre-season Football tour to PSV Eindhoven returns
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FUTURE KEY DATES 2025
Knights House Evensong followed by Formal DinnerWednesday 23 April
HPV Vaccinations in the MPHThursday 24 April
Camberlot House Evensong followed by Formal DinnerWednesday 30 April
Public exams beginThursday 1 May
Leavers’ REcital & Music for a Summer EveningWednesday 21 May
Junior School Play Treasure Island Performance to ParentsThursday 22 May
Leavers’ BallFriday 23 May
Legat Dance Show at the Congress TheatreThursday 19 June
Public exams finishFriday 20 June
Senior School Speech DayFriday 27 June
TERM DATES 2025
SUMMER
TERM 2025
Boarders ReturnTuesday22 Aprilbetween 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils ReturnWednesday23 April8.10 am
May Day Bank HolidayMonday5 MaySchool closed for lessons and activities, boarders on site
Half term BeginsFriday 23 May1.10 pm
Boarders ReturnSunday1 Junebetween 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils ReturnMonday 2 June8.10 am
Term EndsFriday27 June1.10 pm
AUTUMN TERM 2025
Boarders ReturnMonday1 September10.00 am
Day Pupils ReturnTuesday2 September 8.10 am
Half term BeginsFriday17 October 4.20 pm
Boarders ReturnSunday2 November between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils ReturnMonday3 November 8.10 am
Term EndsFriday12 December 1.10 pm
SPRING TERM 2026 – Not confirmed may be subject to change
Boarders Return Monday 5 January between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils Return Tuesday 6 January 8.10 am
Half term Begins Friday 13 February 1.10 pm
Boarders Return Sunday 22 February between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils Return Monday 23 February 8.10 am
Term Ends Friday 20 March 1.10 pm
SUMMER TERM 2026 – Not confirmed may be subject to change
Boarders ReturnSunday12 Aprilbetween 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils ReturnMonday13 April8.10 am
May Day Bank HolidayMonday4 MaySchool closed for lessons and activities, boarders on site
Half term BeginsFriday 22 May1.10 pm
Boarders ReturnSunday31 Maybetween 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils ReturnMonday 1 June8.10 am
Term EndsFriday26 June1.10 pm
SCHOOL COMMITTEE BOARDING COMMITTEE
PUPIL VOICE
FEEDBACK TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Head of School, Deputy HoS, Heads of Sub Committees
Staff: SMT
(Meets week 3 and 7 Summer Term)
FOOD COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
SERVICE AND WELLBEING SIXTH FORM ENGAGEMENT
HOUSE COUNCILS
BloomsburyCamberlotCharlestonCrosswaysDeisDickerDormsDorterKnightsStud
House Councils must consist of at least one pupil from each year group, be chaired by the HoH, meet weekly or fortnightly and send a different representative to each sub-committee. Where two representatives are sent to a sub-committee, one must be a senior, and one junior.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business at Bede’s,
it
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding annabel.hodge@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Shawn Williams
Assistant Director of Safeguarding shawn.williams@bedes.org
could happen at Bede’s
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Paul Juniper Assistant HeadBoarding paul.juniper@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Amy Dove Assistant HeadPupil Development
amy.dove@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Nik Driver Assistant Head - Day nik.driver@bedes.org
If a pupil wishes to disclose something to you, you should tell them that you will listen to what they say but will need to tell the relevant staff.
What to do: Listen, don’t ask leading questions, do not put words into their mouths. Make accurate, detailed notes at the time or immediately afterwards, this is to be done on MyConcern. You should not discuss with other colleagues until advice has been sought from the safeguarding team. Report the disclosure to Annabel Hodge, Nik Driver, Shawn Williams, Amy Dove or Paul Juniper as soon as possible, this can be done in person or via MyConcern. (Any member of staff can make a referral to Children’s Services Duty and Assessment team directly if they feel the need to do so or if they feel that a child protection disclosure is not being dealt with effectively or ef昀ciently).
IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO INVESTIGATE, ONLY TO REPORT AND REFER.
CHAPLAIN
Mr Taylor jarrod.taylor@bedes.org
LEAD SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
Mrs Jasper tara.jasper@bedes.org
Whomever you approach will help you. If something needs to be investigated, they will do so and then tell you what has happened. It may be that you would rather speak to someone outside the school. Your parents or guardians may be the best choice.
You can also contact the following services/agencies for help and support;
CHILDLINE: 0800 1111
CHATHEALTH SERVICE: Text 07507 332473
East Sussex Children’s Services (SPOA): 01323 464222
Kooth (Mental Health Support): https://www.kooth.com/
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
SHOUT (for support in a crisis) Text SHOUT to 85258
CEOP(Online safety): https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Children’s Commissioner: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
Phone: 0207 783 8330
Email: info.request@childrenscommissioner.gis.gov.uk
Samaritans: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Stay Alive App: Available on Google Play and the App store
BEDE’S PUPIL COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE (TRUST)
STAGE 1
If a pupil has a worry or complaint, in most cases they will be able to communicate that informally to an adult who knows them. Any pupil having a grievance can approach any of the members of staff within their House or indeed the School (their Housemaster/ mistress, tutor, form teacher or matron would normally be the person best placed to deal with the matter in the first instance).
If a pupil feels that their problem has not been properly addressed or sorted out the following procedure is laid down whereby they can make a more formal complaint. A pupil will not be penalised for making a formal complaint in good faith.
STAGE 2
If any pupil feels the need to make a formal complaint about a matter which is causing distress or a problem which cannot be otherwise resolved he or she should inform (at the Senior School) a Deputy Head, Assistant Head or the Chaplain, or (at the Prep School) the Deputy Head, Head of Year or the Welfare Officer either verbally or in writing. The complaint will be acknowledged within two days and a written record will be made of the complaint.
STAGE 3
The complaint will be investigated by a mutually agreed, independent person, sanctioned by the Headmaster, and resolved either to the pupil’s satisfaction or with an otherwise appropriate outcome, which balances the rights and duties of those involved. The investigation will normally be completed within two weeks. The complainant will be informed of the outcome in writing.
STAGE 4
If the pupil, or his/her parents or carers, feel that the procedure detailed above has not dealt with the complaint satisfactorily then a letter setting out the unresolved complaint should be sent to the Headmaster. The School will then follow the Bede’s Complaints Policy, which is available on the website.
IN ADDITION
Pupils are also reminded that they have access to help outside of the School.
• Dr Northway (School Doctor) 01323 845669
• Childline 0800 111
• Office of the Children’s Commissioner 0207 783 8330
ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES
Emergency Services: FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE
Action
1. Dial 999 or the emergency number shown on the telephone
2. Tell the operator which service you want
3. Give your telephone number
4. Wait for the emergency service to answer
5. Give the address where help is needed (Bede’s School – Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH)
6. Give any other necessary information
Accidents/Injuries to Pupils
• Injury to a pupil (in activities or otherwise) should be reported immediately to a Member of Staff.
• Serious injuries will always be taken directly to Eastbourne District General Hospital and not the Medical Centre.
• All injuries at school or during a school activity should be reported to the School Nurse. If a Member of Staff is not accessible, and the injury is serious (an obvious or suspected break or dislocation, a suspected internal injury, eye injury, unconsciousness for any length of time, road traffic injury), the senior pupil present should:-
1. Send another pupil to telephone for an ambulance (see above)
2. Not move the casualty, but keep him/her warm
3. After the casualty has been taken to hospital, inform the Housemaster/Housemistress
If fire breaks out in a building
1. Raise the alarm
2. Close doors and windows
3. Leave the building immediately
4. Ensure that the fire brigade has been called (“Accidents and Emergencies” see above)
The out of hours Doctor is based at Quintin’s Medical Centre (01323 845669). In cases of non-emergencies please ring 101 where you will be directed to a central control centre.
Porters’ Lodge
The Porters’ Lodge is manned at the following times
• Monday to Friday – 7.30 am to 9.00 pm
• Saturday – 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
• Telephone number: 01323 356557 Ext number: 6557
• Email: porters.lodge@bedes.org
All Lost Property is located at the Porters’ Lodge.
The Porters’ Lodge is open between 7.30 am and 9.00 pm (Mon – Fri) and 8.00 am and 4.00 pm (Sat) They can be contacted on Ext 6557 or Direct 01323 356557 Residential Caretaker and Security Co Coordinator Mr N Hicks Ext 6556 Mob 07921 387470 Home 01323 844365 Estates office Ext 6550 Direct 01323 356550
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