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 Safeguarding 01323 356678 annabel.hodge@bedes.org
Mrs Amy Dove Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356633 amy.dove@bedes.org
Mr Nik Driver Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356618 nik.driver@bedes.org
Mr Paul Juniper Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356767 paul.juniper@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 2025 - 2026 ‘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 2026
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 J Maynard
Mrs K Nash, BEd
Mrs V Parker
Mr M Pattihis
Mr G Perrin
Mrs S Rynehart
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, FRSA
Mrs L-A Morris, BComm, Accountancy
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
Dr P Church, BA (Oxon), MLitt, PhD
Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)
Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYP
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPD
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mr D Byrne, MBA, ACMA CGMA
Senior Management Team
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSA
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSA
CEO & Senior Head
Head Prep and Pre Prep School
Principal Deputy Head
Deputy Head: Operations
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Director of Communications
Director of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Chief People Officer
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Director of Commercial Partnerships
Senior Head
Principal Deputy Head
Deputy Head: Operations
Assistant Head: Academic
Senior Head
Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE Director of Innovation and Development / Assistant Head
Mrs A Dove, BA (Hons)
Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCE
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE,
Assistant Head: Pupil Development, Values & Skills and Head of PSHE
Assistant Head: Day
Assistant Head: Boarding CBiol, MRSB
BOARDING AND DAY HOUSES
Camberlot Email
Mr Stuart Brown, Hm camberlot.house@bedes.org 01323 356811
Mr Jim McDonnell, Deputy Hm jim.mcdonnell@bedes.org 01323 356826
Charleston
Email
Mr Taf Mpandawana, Hm charleston.house@bedes.org
Ms Amy Christie, Deputy Hm amy.christie@bedes.org
Deis Email
Mr Lionel Pianet, Hm deis.house@bedes.org
Mr M Peattie, Deputy Hm matthew.peattie@bedes.org
Dicker
Email
Mr Cheg Abraham, Hm dicker.house@bedes.org
M Paul Gibbs, Deputy Hm paul.gibbs@bedes.org
Knights Email
Mr Andrew Waterhouse, Senior Day Hm knights.house@bedes.org
Ms Ali Rowsell, Deputy Hm ali.rowsell@bedes.org
YEAR HEADS
Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)
Dr E Onofeghara, PhD, LL.B, LL.M, PGCE
Mr J Sealey, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs M Waterhouse, H Dip, FDE
Ms T Jackson, BEd (Hons), PGCE
Mr J Adlam, BA (Hons)
Ms K Chinn, BA (Hons), PGCE
TEACHING STAFF
Creative Arts Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr J Turner
Art
Mr J Turner, BA (Hons), PGCE
Ms A Christie, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs E Excell, BA (Hons), GTP
Head of First Year
Assistant Director of Studies (GCSE)
Director of Sixth Form
Director of Studies (GCSE)
Head of Year 12
Head of Year 13
Head of Bede’s International Study Year (BISY)
356817
356827
356818
356828
356819
356829
356820
356830
Head of Creative Arts Faculty
Head of Photography
Miss L Hallewell Technician
Miss S Harris, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Ms J Harrold, BA, PGCE
Mrs L Scott Technician
Miss S Wafer, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Mrs R Walpole, BA (Hons), GTP
Design and Technology
Mr N Potter, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr J McDonnell, BA (Hons)
Head of Design & Technology
Mr G Nettle, BA (Hons), PGCE Technician
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
SHAPE Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr J Whitaker
Business & Economics
Mr B Jackson, BSc, PGCE
Mr J Adlam, BA (Hons)
Mr A Flett, MSc, BSc
Miss A Goodchild, BSc
Miss F Hartery, BA (Hons),PGCE
Ms T Jackson, BEd (Hons), PGCE
Mr F McKeefry, BA (Hons), PGCE
Dr E Onofeghara, PhD, 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
Head of Business & Economics
Assistant to Head of Business & Economics
Mr R Martin-Jenkins, BA (Hons) Head of Geography
Mr R Hodges, BSc, GTP, PGCert
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
History & Politics
Mr J Whitaker, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of History & Politics
Ms K Chinn, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr L Davies, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mr J Turner, BA (Hons) PGCE
Ms E Webster, BA (Hons), PGCE
Religion & Philosophy
Mr S McIntosh, BA (Hons), BPhil, PGCE Head of Religion & Philosophy
Miss F Getty, BA (Hons), MSc
Inquiry Learning Faculty
Head of Faculty: Ms G Wainwright
Animal Management
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), PGCE, CBiol, MRSB
Mr P Jones, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Miss J Johnson, MSc Equine Science, PGCE
Head of Animal Management
Miss A Saunders Zoo Manager
Miss R Withington, BSc
Food and Nutrition
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Assistant Zoo Keeper
Ms K Waymark Technician
Physical Education
Miss A Rowsell, BA (Hons), MA (Ed)
Mrs M-J Newbery, BA (Hons)
Mr S Brown, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr D Caryer, BA (Hons)
Mrs K Merchant, BSc, PGCE
Miss M Bradbury, BA (Hons)
PSHE
Mrs A Dove, BA (Hons)
Mrs R Weston-Betts, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Mr C Simmons, BSc
Languages Faculty
Head of Faculty: Mr M Oliver
Classics
Miss P Saoulidou, BA, MSc
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
Head of Physical Education
Head of PSHE
PSHE Lead
PSHE Co-Ordinator
Head of Classics
Head of EAL
Head of Languages Faculty
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
Dr J Savage, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, PGCE
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
Assistant to the Head of Faculty
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Ms A Bonheur, MA MFL Co-ordinator
Mr C Collins, BA, MA
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
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, AISTD
Mrs E Manes, Dip RBS TTC, ARAD, RAD RTS,
Head of Legat
AISTD CB, AISTD NB, Cert. PBT Ballet
Mr A Masters, LTCL, ATCL Pianist
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
Miss F Grando, BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance
Mrs J Christie
Mr P Stowe BA (Hons)
Visiting Teacher of Dance
Visiting Teacher of Dance
Performing Arts Office Manager
Performing Arts Technician
Music
Mr R Scamardella, BMus, MMus, MMP, FRSM, FRCO Director of Music
Mr J Aburn, BMus (Hons), MMus
Miss A Gregg, BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies
Mr S Hopkins, BA (Hons)
Peripatetic Staff
Assistant Director of Music
Music Administrator
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
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Mathematics
Mr S Manos, BSc (Hons), PGCE Head 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 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
Mr L Collier, CertE, PgDip
Miss F Getty, BA (Hons), MSc
Science
Mr C Abraham, BSc (Hons), Dip Law, PGCE
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 J French, BSc (Hons), PGCE, HML
Mr O Froom, MPhys (Hons), PGCE
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), PGCE
Mr T Mpandawana, BSc, DipEd
Mr M Scott, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Miss A Toma, PGCE
Mr T Briffitt, BSc
Head of Psychology & Head of Teacher Development
Head of STEM Faculty
Head of Physics
Head of Biology
Head of Chemistry
Head Technician
Mrs J Pryce Senior Science Technician
Ms A Parveneh Science Technician
Learning Enhancement
Mr O Young, BSc (Hons), PGCE, PG Cert Autism
Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)
Mrs S Cull
Ms L A Hunt, MPhys (Hons), MSc, PDGip, PGCE
Director of Learning Enhancement
Ms S Maguire, BA (Hons), MA Ed (SEND & Inclusive), PGCE, SPLD, AMBDA, Dip. TELFA, CPT3A Assistant SENCO
Mrs F Martin-Jenkins, BA (Hons), PGCE
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
Mr D Caryer, BA QTS, UEFA B Licence
Mr D Blaney, Sports Complex Manager
Mr C Borsoi, England Hockey Advanced
Coaching Programme, BA Hons
Mrs F Byrne, LTA Level 4 Performance Coach, MSc
Mr O Davies, UEFA B Licence
Mr R Escobar, Level 3 LTA
Mr B Furlong, FIH Level 2 Hockey, ECB Level 2 Cricket
Mr D Harding, UEFA B Licence
Mr K Ibrahim, ECB Level 3
Ms J Kavanagh, Level 2 Netball Coach
Director of Sport
Director of Hockey
Director of Tennis
Football Coach
Tennis Professional
Junior Performance Hockey and Cricket Coach
Head of Football
Cricket Professional
Head of Netball
Mr N Lenham, ECB Advanced Coach Director of Cricket
Mr G Lombardell, UEFA B Licence
Football Professional and Sports Complex
Mrs P Lenham, Level 3 Coach Development Coach, Cricket and Hockey
Mr T Morriss,(Level 3 Advanced S & C
Strength and Conditioning Director
Mr P Osborn, ASA Level 3 Swim Coaching Performance Swimming
Mrs T Pennington, Logistics Coordinator and Netball Professional
Mr R Redhead, FIH Level 2 Hockey
Hockey Professional
Ms T Reed, Level 2 ASA Club Swimming Coach
Higher Education and Careers
Mrs D Franks, BSc (Hons)
Head of Careers and Employability
Mrs E Devereux University Applications Co-ordinator & Careers Assistant
SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Bank Matrons
Mrs H Colwell
Mrs Z Dozjic
Mrs J Marsh
Mr K Tate
Miss S Yelf
Bursary
Dr P Church BA (Oxon), MLitt, PhD
Miss J Aldous
Mr R Dickinson
Night Matron
Night Matron
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
PA to CFOO and Clerk to the Board
Data Development Manager
Mr P Kempton, BSc (Hons) Computing Database Manager
Mr M Connolly, CIMA, BA (Hons) Head of Finance
Mrs D Molloy
Mrs R Handayani, AAT L3
Mrs G Nicholas
Fees and Billing Manager
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant
Miss H Stanley-Ward, ACA, BSc (Hons) Accountant
Clinical Services Team
Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYP
Director of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss A Schulte PA to Director of Safeguarding and Director of People
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
Miss K Daly 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 Garrard Visa & Immigration Compliance Manager
Mrs L Hopkins Admissions and Data Manager
Mr M Kuchta, ATPL. FdSc Brand, Content & Events Manager
Mrs M Leigh Front of House Co-ordinator
Mrs L Martin-Smith, BA (Hons) Head of Marketing & Events
Mr R Mills, BA (Hons), PGCE Director of Admissions
Ms K Wootton 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
Mrs C Fitzgerald, BA
Estates Department
Mr P Schulte
Mr S Acaster
Miss F Goldsmith
Mrs S Henderson
Mr J Hinchcliffe
Mr J Portnell, AIFireE
Mr A Smith
Porters’ Lodge/Security
Mr N Hicks
Mr A Mundy
Miss L French
Maintenance
Mr C Adams
Mr R Baxter
Mr T Francis
Mr J Gash
Mr M Goldsmith
Mr P Gunter
Mr W Kulasik
Mr D Nutbeam
Mr M Rigglesworth
Mr A Robinson
Mr B Robinson
Mr A Rossi-Bennett
Mr D Stokes
Mr P Wade
Mr T Wiles
Grounds
Miss N Ball
Mr C Bowles
Mr A Brookes
Mr L Cook
Mr M Perkins
Mr J Roseblades
Mr A Taylor
Mr R Teague
Mr M Wenn
Mr H Wheeler
Estates Manager
Data, Compliance and Sustainability Administrator
Housekeeping Manager
Housekeeping Supervisor
Health and Safety and Fire Technician
Deputy Estates Manager & Trust Health & Safety Manager
Grounds Manager
Security/Salto Co-ordinator/Residential Caretaker
Security and Front of House Operative
Security and Front of House Operative
Housekeeping
Miss L Aggett
Mrs C Baker
Mr B Carmichael
Mr S Carmichael
Miss F Carter
Mr M Firmin
Miss E Ferguson
Miss K Galdwish
Miss C Gilfillan
Miss S Grant
Mr J Holt
Mrs S Jusic
Mrs S Keo
Mrs S Killick
Mrs V Knight
Mr G Lake
Mrs K Misiura
Mrs A Sargent
Mrs V Schulz
Mr N Thomas
Mrs D Trott
Mrs N Vine
Mrs K Weeks
Exams
Mrs E Devereux
Head of Exams
Mrs K Hutchison Examinations Manager
Mr J Glover, BSc, Dip Ed Deputy Examinations Officer
People Team
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPD Director of People
Mrs K Sayer, MCIPD Head of HR
Miss C Clark People Systems Administrator
Mrs L Matheson Recruitment Co-ordinator
Mrs D Mitchell, ACIPP, MATT Payroll Controller & Systems Manager
Miss M Pugh HR Officer
Miss A Schulte
IT Services
Mr D Eglington
Mr S Dickson
Mr P Moore
PA to Director of People and Director of Safeguarding
Network Manager
Assistant Network Manager
IT Engineer
Learning Enhancement Administration
Mrs L Backler PA to Director of Learning Enhancement
Library
Miss S Evans Librarian
Partnerships and Social Responsibility
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Partnerships and Social Responsibility
School Office
Mrs K Ray-Gain PA to Head & CEO
Mrs L Allan PA to Deputy Head: Operations & Assistant Heads
Mrs D Murphy PA to Deputy Head & Assistant Heads (Day & Boarding)
Sustainability
Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD, Sustainability Co-ordinator QTS, MRSB
Transport
Mr R Perkins Transport Manager
Mr S Landeg Transport Technician
Mr J Pumphrey Trust Transport Administrator
Mr L Taylor Mechanic Apprentice
Miss J Duncan Travel Co-ordinator
Drivers
Mr C Adams
Mr L Adams
Mr T Bennett
Mr D Bigsby
Mr A Bishop
Mr B Brown
Mr C Dacey
Mr M Dando
Mr M Davis
Mr J Denney
Mr G Evans
Mrs V Evans
Mr A Fleetwood
Mr N Fordham
Mr P Hobden
Mr P Long
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 Upton
SUMMER SCHOOL
Mr D Kenward Director
Mr L Hart, FDA Assistant Director
Mr N Firman, BA Admissions Manager
Miss A Penrose, BA (Hons), MA, PgDip Operations, Marketing and Academic Manager
Mrs N Woollard Enterprises and Social Programme Manager
Ms T Cook, DELTA and DELTM Sales and Admissions Officer
Miss A De Melo, BSc, PGCE Enterprises Coordinator
Miss A Sadler, BA Recruitment and Onboarding Assistant
DAILY AND WEEKLY ARRANGEMENTS
CHAPEL ROTA
MONDAY A TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY A THURSDAY A FRIDAY A
Knights Dicker Stud Crossways Dorms
MONDAY B TUESDAY B WEDNESDAY B THURSDAY B FRIDAY B
Camberlot Bloomsbury Dorter Charleston Deis
MEAL TIMES SUMMER TERM 2026
BREAKFAST
Please note Breakfast is for boarders only so we can accommodate all the pupils in the dining hall safely.
MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH
7.25 AM Dorms 10.40AM Dorms
7.35 AM Dorter 10.50AM Dorter
7.15 AM Crossways Breakfast is in houses from 9.00 am onwards 10.30AM Stud
7.45 AM Stud 11.00AM Crossways
7.55 AM Camberlot 11.10AM Camberlot
LUNCH
The Grab & Go lunch service (if applicable) - comprising of hot and cold food and fruit is served at the back of the dining hall. The Grab & Go service opens to all Sixth Form pupils and three selected houses each day from 1.10pm (timetable below). Hot food and soups are served in the main servery. As well as this there will be a rota for in house lunch.
DINING ROOM SERVICE/GRAB & GO TIMETABLE
and Sixth Form with Study Periods
Tuesday
and Sixth Form with Study Periods
and Sixth Form with Study Periods
Grab and Go Rota In house lunches
Blooms, Dorms and Dicker
Charleston, Deis, and Crossways
Knights, Dicker and Blooms
Deis, Knights, and Charleston
Camberlot, Stud, and Dorter
Stud and Crossways
Camberlot and Dorter
Stud and Crossways
Camberlot and Dorter
Dorms and a Day House (one per week in the Recital Room on rotation)
• Please note the rotas for Grab & Go and In House lunches.
• Monday to Friday - Early lunch is available for the Sixth Form who are not in lessons from 12.10pm in the Dining Room 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.
6.30pm
SUPPER
MondayThursday Friday Sunday
Years 9, 10 and Day Boarders 5.50pm
Years 9, 10 and Day Boarders plus any pupils on evening activities 6.00pm Camberlot & Dorter 6.20pm Dorms
6.45pm Years 11, 12 and 13 6.10pm Years 11, 12 and 13 6.30pm Stud & Crossways
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 2026
• 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
Lead School Nurse
School Nurse
School Nurse
School Doctor
IT Resources
Mrs A Hodge
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
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 unsure in these cases pupils should ask for permission from a member of staff.
• 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 school 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, worldclass 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 Caryer 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.
Telephone
Email
headmaster@bedes.org 01323 356586
karen.ray-gain@bedes.org 01323 356586
CONTACT NUMBERS
Position
CEO & Senior Head
Name
Mr Peter Goodyer
Mrs Karen Ray-Gain PA to Head & CEO
Mr John Tuson Principal Deputy Head john.tuson@bedes.org 01323 356590
Mrs Debbie Murphy PA to Deputy Head and Assistant Head (Day & Boarding) debbie.murphy@bedes.org 01323 356597
Ms J French Head of STEM jula.french@bedes.org 01323 356855
Assistant Director of Studies (GCSE) edem.onofeghara@bedes.org 01323 356641
NUMBERS
01323 356790
Telephone
Email
Position
Dr E Onofeghara
Name
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
Mr David Byrne Director of Commercial Partnerships david.byrne@bedes.org 01323 356571
Mr David Caryer Director of Sport david.caryer@bedes.org 01323 356572
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
FUTURE KEY DATES 2026
Media Studies Oscar Night in the Recital Room
Music Theatre Showcase in the Miles Studio
Thursday 16 April
Thursday 23 April
GCSE Drama Devised Theatre Performance for parents in the Miles Studio Friday 24 April
Dicker Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room Monday 27 April
First Summer 2026 Public Examination Tuesday 28 April
Leavers’ Concert & Music For A Summer Evening in the Recital Room Tuesday 28 April
BTEC Performing Arts Showcase in the Miles Studio
Bede’s Young Musician Final in the Recital Room
Leavers’ Ball
Wednesday 29 April
Tuesday 5 May
Friday 22 May
L5 Assessment Week Monday 1 June
Sports Parent Meeting Yr 9 and U5 - online Monday 1 June
Yr 7/8 parent information evening in the Recital Room
Thursday 4 June
Prep School Sports Day Saturday 6 June
FY/L6 Assessment Week Monday 8 June
Looking Ahead to Sixth Form - Parent Event in the Recital Room Tuesday 16 June
Final Summer 2026 Public Examination Wednesday 17 June
Legat Show 2026 Friday 19 June
Senior School Prize Giving Day in the MPH Friday 26 June
TERM DATES 2026
SUMMER TERM 2026
BOARDERS RETURN SUNDAY 12 APRIL BETWEEN 2.30 PM AND 8.30 PM DAY PUPILS RETURN MONDAY 13 APRIL 8.10 AM
MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 4 MAY SCHOOL CLOSED FOR LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES, BOARDERS ON SITE
HALF TERM BEGINS FRIDAY 22 MAY 1.10 PM
BOARDERS RETURN SUNDAY 31 MAY BETWEEN 2.30 PM AND 8.30 PM
PUPILS RETURN MONDAY 1 JUNE 8.10 AM TERM ENDS FRIDAY 26 JUNE 1.10 PM
AUTUMN TERM 2026
BOARDERS RETURN MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 4.00 PM DAY PUPILS RETURN TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 8.10 AM
HALF TERM BEGINS FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 4.20 PM
BOARDERS RETURN SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER BETWEEN 2.30 PM AND 8.00 PM
PUPILS RETURN MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 8.10 AM TERM ENDS FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 1.10 PM
SPRING TERM 2027 (Draft and subject to change)
BOARDERS RETURN MONDAY 11 JANUARY BETWEEN 2.30 PM AND 8.00 PM DAY PUPILS RETURN TUESDAY 12 JANUARY 8.10 AM
HALF TERM BEGINS FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 1.10 PM
BOARDERS RETURN SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY BETWEEN 2.30 PM AND 8.00 PM DAY PUPILS RETURN MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 8.10 AM
TERM ENDS THURSDAY 25 MARCH 1.10 PM
PUPIL VOICE
FEEDBACK TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Head of School, Deputy HoS, Heads of Sub Committees
Staff: SMT
(Meets week 3&4 and 7&8 Summer Term)
SIXTH FORM ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSE COUNCILS
FOOD COMMITTEE
BOARDING COMMITTEE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Knights Stud
Dorter
Dorms
Dicker
Deis
Crossways
Charleston
House Councils must consist of at least one pupil from each year group, be chaired by the HoH, meet weekly or fortnightly and s end a different representative to each sub-committee. Where two representatives are sent to a sub-committee, one must be a senior, and one junior.
Bloomsbury
Camberlot
Safeguarding is everyone’s business at Bede’s
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr Nik Driver Assistant HeadDay nik.driver@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Amy Dove Assistant HeadPupil Values amy.dove@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Paul Juniper Assistant Head - Boarding paul.juniper@bedes.org
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding annabel.hodge@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, 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 effi ciently). IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO INVESTIGATE, ONLY TO REPORT AND REFER.
LEAD School Counsellor
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
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 nonemergencies 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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MORNI NG PASTORAL PROGRAMME
WEEK ONE
MON, 13 APR
8:20 Senior School Event Summer Term begins. Day Pupils return
TUE, 14 APR
8:20 Academic FY Assembly in the Recital Room
8:30 Trips & Visits A Level Geography Field Trip to London
WED, 15 APR
8:20 Senior School Event L6th Year Assembly in the Recital Room
THU, 16 APR
8:20 Senior School Event Pre 6th Year Assembly in P1
8:30 Academic L6 BTEC Sport Primary School Coaching Visit
8:45 Trips & Visits L6 UCAS Discovery Trip to Brighton
18:00 Performing Arts Faculty Performing Arts Celebration Event in the Miles Studio
FRI, 17 APR
8:00 Academic Drones Robotics Day in the MPH
19:00 Senior School Event Prefect Charity Sleep Out (until 7.00 am 18 April)
SAT, 18 APR
8:00 DofE
DofE Bronze and Silver Practise Expedition departs
10:00 Performing Arts Faculty GCSE L5th Devised Theatre Rehearsals
SUN, 19 APR
17:00 DofE
DofE Bronze and Silver Practise Expedition returns
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WEEK TWO
MON, 20 APR
9:00 Trips & Visits Eco-Writers’ Trip to London
17:00 Senior School Event Her Voice Charity Week Girls’ Formal in the Recital Room
TUE, 21 APR
8:30 Senior School Event ESYC event in the Recital Room (to be confirmed)
18:00 Senior School Event Media Studies Oscar Night in the Recital Room
WED, 22 APR
8:00 Trips & Visits L6th English Theatre Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon for RSC Henry V performance
13:15 Academic Yr 10 IGCSE PE athletics assessment at the Eastbourne Track
THU, 23 APR
9:30 Senior School Event BE day (Year 6) 2028
12:30 Trips & Visits Year 13 Visit to Prep School (invite only)
16:30 Performing Arts Faculty Music Theatre Showcase Rehearsals in the Miles Studio
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty Music Theatre Showcase in the Miles Studio
FRI, 24 APR
SAT, 25 APR
10:00 Performing Arts Faculty GCSE Drama Devised Theatre Performance for pupils in the Miles Studio
16:00 Performing Arts Faculty GCSE Drama Devised Theatre Performance for parents in the Miles Studio
SUN, 26 APR
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WEEK THREE
MON, 27 APR
17:30 Senior School Event Dicker Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
TUE, 28 APR
13:30 Examinations First Summer 2026 Public Examination
16:00 Performing Arts Faculty Rehearsals for Leavers’ Concert in the Recital Room
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty Leavers’ Concert & Music For A Summer Evening in the Recital Room
WED, 29 APR
14:00 Senior School Event Alumni speaker’s talk to U6 in the Recital Room
18:00 Senior School Event Pre 6th Meal out
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty BTEC Performing Arts Showcase in the Miles Studio
THU, 30 APR
8:20 Senior School Event BISY Breakfast for FY and L5th
11:10 Trips & Visits GCSE Drama Component 3 Set Text Trip to Noughts & Crosses Play at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
17:00 SHAPE Faculty SHAPE Symposium in the Recital Room
FRI, 1 MAY
SAT, 2 MAY
SUN, 3 MAY
11:00 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Rehearsal
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WEEK FOUR
MON, 04 MAY
Senior School Event Bank holiday - School closed for lessons and activities
Charity Deis Charity Week
TUE, 05 MAY
16:30 Performing Arts Faculty Rehearsals for Bede’s Young Musician in the Recital Room
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty Bede’s Young Musician Final in the Recital Room
WED, 06 MAY
8:40 Academic L5 Innerscope Keynote Address in the Recital Room
THU, 07 MAY
10:20 Senior School Event BE Day (Year 7 Prep) 2027
FRI, 8 MAY
SUN, 10 MAY
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WEEK FIVE
MON, 11 MAY
TUE, 12 MAY
PSHE
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
8:20 Academic L5 Assembly in the Recital Room
WED, 13 MAY
8:45 Trips & Visits L5 GCSE Geography Field Trip to Eastbourne
9:30 Sport IAPS U11A boys cricket tournament
18:30 Trips & Visits English Trip to Charleston Festival ‘Radical Ink’ Event
19:15 Careers L6 Parent Awareness Seminar - UCAS Process in the Recital Room
THU, 14 MAY
15:00 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Dress Performance to Prep School
FRI, 15 MAY
8:45 Trips & Visits L5 GCSE Geography field trip to Eastbourne
13:45 Performing Arts Faculty Final Performing Arts Assembly in the Miles Theatre
SAT, 16 MAY
SUN, 17 MAY
11:00 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Rehearsal
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MON, 18 MAY
8:00 Trips & Visits FY, L5 and L6 Golf Trip to US Open Qualifiers at Walton Heath
8:20 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Rehearsal and Dress no 2/all day rehearsal
10:40 Performing Arts Faculty Auditions for Bede’s Fest in the Music Rooms
18:00 Trips & Visits English Evening Trip to Brighton Festival: ‘Status Flo’ Live Spoken Word Event
TUE, 19 MAY
8:20 Academic FY Assembly in the Recital Room
15:00 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Performance 1 in the Miles Studio
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Performance 2 in the Miles Studio
WED, 20 MAY
9:30 Sport IAPS U11A girls cricket tournament
THU, 21 MAY
9:00 Performing Arts Faculty Prep School Choral Workshop in X4
15:00 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Performance 3 in the Miles Studio
19:15 Performing Arts Faculty Animal Farm Performance 4 in the Miles Studio
FRI, 22 MAY
13:10 Senior School Event Half Term begins at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm
17:30 Senior School Event Leavers’ Ball
THU, 28 MAY
10:00 Trips & Visits
L6 Drama trip to Prague Fringe Festival departs (returns 31 May)
SUN, 31 MAY
17:00 Trips & Visits
L6 Drama trip to Prague Fringe Festival returns 31 May
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MON, 01 JUN
Academic L5 Assessment Week
8:20 Senior School Event Day Pupils return
17:15 Parents’ Consultation Sports Parent Meeting Yr 9 and U5 - online
TUE, 02 JUN
THU, 04 JUN
8:20 Academic L5 Assembly in the Recital Room
FRI, 05 JUN
10:20 Senior School Event BE Day (Year 7 Prep) 2027
19:00 Senior School Event Yr 7/8 parent information evening in the Recital Room
13:30 Senior School Event House Committee Meeting this week
SAT, 06 JUN
9:00 Sport Prep School Sports Day
SUN, 07 JUN
9:00 Legat, Performing Arts Faculty Full Company rehearsal for the Legat Show 2026
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WEEK EIGHT
MON, 08 JUN
Academic FY/L6 Assessment Week
TUE, 09 JUN
WED, 10 JUN
19:15 Visiting Music Teachers Concert in the Recital Room
THU, 11 JUN
8:00 Academic, Trips & Visits L5 Academic Scholars’ Day Trip To Cambridge University
8:45 Trips & Visits First Year Outdoor Enrichment Morning
FRI, 12 JUN
8:20 Academic First Year - Curriculum Enrichment Day 2 in the Recital Room
13:30 School Committee Meeting this week
8:30 Legat, Performing Arts Faculty Full company dress rehearsal for Legat show 2026
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WEEK NINE
MON, 15 JUN
8:30 Academic, SHAPE Faculty, Trips & Visits A Level Geography Trip to Eastbourne
13:00 House - Day Charleston House Summer Outing
14:50 Performing Arts Faculty Tech Rehearsal for Henry IV in the Miles Studio
17:45 Senior School Event Day House Welcome Event in the Recital Room
TUE, 16 JUN
9:00 Trips & Visits L6 A level Biology Trip To Kew
10:30 Senior School Event Dragon’s Den Outreach Event
17:30 Senior School Event Looking Ahead to Sixth Form - Parent Event in the Recital Room
19:30 Performing Arts Faculty Henry IV performance #1 in the Miles Studio
WED, 17 JUN
9:00 Trips & Visits First Year English dept Trip to The Globe Theatre
13:30 Examinations Final Summer 2026 Public Examination
14:20 Careers Futures Week Day #1 - Making your Application in the Recital Room
17:30 Performing Arts Faculty Henry IV performance #2 in the Miles Studio
17:45 Senior School Event Day House Welcome Event in the Recital Room
THU, 18 JUN
Examinations Oxbridge Mock Exam
8:00 Trips & Visits BISY - trip to London
8:30 Legat Legat Show 2026 Tech rehearsal
8:45 Senior School Event L5 Sixth Form Taster Day 1 in the Recital Room
8:45 Careers L6 Futures Week Day #2
FRI, 19 JUN
Senior School Event Summer Big Book Borrow
8:45 Careers L5 Sixth Form Taster Day 2 in the Recital Room
8:45 Careers L6 Futures Week Day 3
9:00 Trips & Visits BISY trip to Hever Castle
19:30 Legat Legat Show 2026
SAT, 20 JUN
10:00 Senior School Event Boarding Welcome Event
SUN, 21 JUN
8:00 DofE
DofE Bronze and Silver Assessed Expedition departs
10:00 Trips & Visits Weekends in the West End Trip to see The Hunger Games
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17:30 Senior School Event BISY End of Year Celebration Tea in the Old Dining Room
TUE, 23 JUN
WED, 24 JUN
8:45 Academic Normal lessons 1 - 4
11:00 Sport House cricket competition begins for selected pupils
14:40 Sport Summer Inter House competitions
18:30 DofE DofE Bronze and Silver Assessed Expedition returns
20:00 Trips & Visits L6 Oxbridge trip returns
Academic Normal lessons
9:00 Examinations JCQ Exam Contingency Day
15:20 Senior School Event Tutor time in tutor bases
15:40 Senior School Event Final Assembly in the MPH
THU, 25 JUN
FRI, 26 JUN
8:45 Academic Normal lessons 1 - 3
9:00 Performing Arts Faculty Rehearsal for Prize Winners & those playing music in the MPH
12:10 Senior School Event Tutor time in tutor bases
12:40 Senior School Event Final House Assemblies with Tutors (various locations)
13:10 Senior School Event Early finish at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm
14:00 Performing Arts Faculty Rehearsals for Musicians performing at Speech Day on the festival stage/lawn
14:20 Senior School Event Boarders’ packing afternoon
18:00 Senior School Event BBQ for Boarders on the Lawn
Academic No Lessons
8:15 Senior School Event Boarders breakfast in the usual order but an hour later
9:30 Senior School Event Yr 13 Leavers’ Breakfast in the Old Dining Room
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SAT, 27 JUN
10:00 Senior School Event Pupils 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.
10:30 Senior School Event All pupils arrive at the MPH (and seated by 10.45 am)
11:00 Senior School Event Senior School Prize Giving Day in the MPH
12:30 Senior School Event At the end of Prize Giving the Parents, Pupils (who have their parents present) and staff not involved in the Leavers Chapel go to lunch on the Lawn. Pupils who do not have their parents present should go to house and gather their belongings in readiness for buses.
12:30 Senior School Event Leavers Chapel for U6 Pupils and Tutors followed by lunch on the lawn with families
12:30 Senior School Event Summer Term Ends at 12.30 pm. Buses depart at 1.00 pm Buses leave for Weekly Boarders to Polegate and Clapham Junction 1.00pm
13:30 Senior School Event Pupils who have parents in attendance and performing musicians are having lunch on the lawn from this time
15:00 Senior School Event End of term for Staff and pupils and parents who remain for lunch
9:00 Senior School Event Prep Prize Giving
TUE, 11 AUG
9:00 Examinations Cambridge AS & A Level Results Day
THU, 13 AUG
9:30 Examinations JCQ AS & A Level and BTEC and EPQ Level 3 Results Day
TUE, 18 AUG
9:30 Examinations Cambridge iGCSE Results Day
THU, 20 AUG
9:30 Examinations JCQ GCSE, BTEC Level 2 and Cambridge Nationals Results Day
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