Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy

AIM

•    To establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

OBJECTIVES

•    To raise awareness amongst employees...

School Uniform at BGN

Blessed George Napier school uniform is compulsory for all pupils in Year 7 to Year 11.  The uniform is:

ALL:
Plain navy or black top coat - No logos
Navy blue blazer with BGN badge
Navy 'V' neck jumper with BGN badge
No other top should be worn with school...

Vacancies

There are no vacancies at present

Exam Work

The following work should be done if the school is closed because of snow:

Science Year 10

Mrs Morrison's Single Science Year 10s should revise topics for exams on 6th March.
Science Years 11 & 12
Mrs Morrison and Mrs Thomas' class should revise topics 1 & 2...

Dropping off pupils in the mornings

Just a quick reminder to parent/guardians dropping off children in the mornings - please ensure that you do not drive down Addison Road as this is very busy first thing in the morning, please drop your child at an appropriate place in Grange Road...

Procedure for absence/arriving late to school

·       IF YOUR SON/DAUGHTER IS  LATE TO SCHOOL FOR ANY REASON, THEY MUST ALWAYS SIGN IN AT THE MAIN OFFICE OR WITH MISS ROBERTS – ATTENDANCE OFFICER...

School Prospectus

Prospectus for BGN

After -School Detention Policy

BLESSED GEORGE NAPIER SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION POLICY

The school employs a number of sanctions where behaviour and/or attitude fall short of what is expected...

Anti-Bullying Policy

BGN Anti–Bullying Policy 2009 - 2010

“Bullying is making someone feel unhappy by causing physical and/or emotional pain resulting in the need to avoid a place or person(s)...

Anti-Racist Policy

ANTI-RACISM POLICY

2009 - 2010

BLESSED GEORGE NAPIER SCHOOL ANTI-RACISM POLICY

“Love one another, as sisters and brothers should and have a profound respect for each other” Romans 12:10

DUTY:

The Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 addresses the need for schools...

Induction for NQT's Policy

NDUCTION POLICY FOR NQTS

Rationale

The school’s Mission Statement declares that “BGN is a Catholic School which seeks to appreciate the talents and skills of each individual”...

Assessment Policy

ASSESSMENT & REPORTING POLICY

“Effective teaching and learning takes place when ……….

…………. We support pupil’s learning using a variety of assessment opportunities and a range of assessments methods……”

Use assessment to :

   ...

Behaviour Policy

BEHAVIOUR POLICY - 2009 - 2010

Consistency with the Distinctive Nature of the School

Blessed George Napier is a Catholic School based upon Gospel values.  It has, and should have a distinctive nature...

Child Protection Policy

Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

Revised July 2009

“Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm, or by failing to act to prevent harm...

PSME Policy

PSME/CITIZENSHIP AT BGN
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

In accordance with the school’s Mission Statement, Personal, Social and Moral Education is the planned provision to enhance the development of knowledge, understanding...

Continuing Professional Development Policy (CPD)

BLESSED GEORGE NAPIER SCHOOL

CPD POLICY- JULY 2009

Policy for Continuing Professional Development

Introduction
This policy sets out our commitment to CPD and the entitlements and responsibilities of all staff for their own Professional Development...

Literacy Policy

BGN  LITERACY POLICY 2009/2010

The expression of ideas through the spoken or written word is an essential life skill.   Literacy is important because it enables pupils to gain access to the subjects studied in school...

Disability Policy

DISABILITY POLICY 2009 - 2010

Mission Statement

BGN is a Catholic School which seeks to appreciate and develop the talents and skills of each individual...

Drugs in School

DRUG EDUCATION POLICY 2009 - 2010

Opening Statement

In drawing up their policy regarding drugs in school the Governors of Blessed George Napier School acknowledge fully the danger that illegal drugs, alcohol...

Equal Opportunities Policy

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY 2009 - 2010

STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

Our whole Catholic, Christian philosophy, based upon gospel values, is one of equality and fairness to all.  

Discrimination on the basis of colour, culture, origin, sex or ability is unacceptable in this school...

Complaints Procedure

COMPLAINTS & CONCERNS PROCEDURE 2009 - 2010

PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S  EDUCATION

Mission Statement

BGN is a Catholic School which seeks to appreciate and develop the talents and skills of each individual...

Collective Worship

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP POLICY 2009 - 2010

 Collective Worship
As a Catholic School, Chaplaincy and Religious Education is central to the life of the school...

Attendance Policy

ATTENDANCE POLICY - 2009 - 2010

•    Attendance is a very important performance indicator often used as a measure by OFSTED
•    BGN attendance target for 2009-2010 is 94...

Gifted and Talented Policy

GIFTED & TALENTED POLICY
2009 - 2010

GIFTED AND TALENTED PUPILS AT BLESSED GEORGE NAPIER SCHOOL

BGN is a Catholic School which seeks to appreciate and develop the talents and skills of each individual...

Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy

AIM

•    To establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

OBJECTIVES

•    To raise awareness amongst employees...

Homework Policy

HOMEWORK POLICY

Why is Homework Important?

Homework is valuable for the following reasons:

1    It can help pupils to make more rapid progress in learning...

Numeracy Policy

BGN NUMERACY POLICY

Numeracy is a proficiency that is developed mainly in mathematics but also in other subjects.  It is more
than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and,measures...

Performance Management Policy

MODEL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT POLICY - INTRODUCTION

The Governing Body of BLESSED GEORGE NAPIER RC School
adopted this performance management policy on_________________________...

Raising Concerns at Work (whistle blowing) policy

RAISING CONCERNS AT WORK (WHISTLE BLOWING) POLICY
                  
2009 - 2010

Procedure for School Employees:
Raising Concerns at Work...

School Trips Policy

SCHOOL TRIPS AND VISITS POLICY

This policy does not cover routine trips out of school for sports teams attending fixtures, for which there are separate arrangements.  Please read this policy in conjunction with Appendices 1 and 2...

Sex Education Policy

SEX AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION POLICY

Sex and Relationship Education is founded on the Catholic understanding of the human person and an appreciation that authentic human love is more than sexual expression...

Work Experience Policy

CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection should be regarded in a similar way to Health and Safety.  Any potential risks to the student from the placement should be considered as part of the vetting process and assessment of general suitability which looks at health, safety and welfare...

GCSE RE Information

GCSE RE

April 2010: Current Year 9 will start their GCSE course in their current RE classes (tutor groups)

 June 2010: Year 9 will sit an internal GCSE style exam

September 2010: Year 10 will be placed into sets based on exam performance...

Comments on Maximize your potential Year 11 Study Skills Day

Comments about:  Maximize your Potential Year 11 Study Skills Day

I really enjoyed the session.  I genuinely found the methods very useful and used them when I was revising for my mocks...

Community Cohesions

see attached PDF document