Parents' Handbook

For parents' convenience, all sections of this handbook are available in pdf format.

The Handbook was last updated in May 2010.

1.         School Organisation and Routines

            1.1       The Aims of Eltham College

            1.2       Assemblies and Chapel

            1.3       Pupil Data Protection Policy

            1.4       Attendance and Appearance

            1.5       Sporting Activity Commitment

            1.6       School Prefects and Form Prefects     

            1.7       A Short History of the School                          

            1.8       Houses

            1.9       Parent/Teacher Association

            1.10     Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education

            1.11     Involvement in School Life/Work Commitment

            1.12     The School Calendar and Other Useful Sources of Information

            1.13     Catering in the Dining Hall

            1.14     Admissions

    1.15     Map of the School

    1.16     Visitors Policy

    1.17     Extreme Weather Policy

    1.18     Supervision of Pupils

2.         Staff

            2.1       Staff Diagram

            2.2       Teaching Staff List

            2.3       Equal Opportunities Policy                    

3.         Academic

3.1       Timetable of the School Day

            3.2       Learning and Teaching Policy

            3.3       Marking and Assessment Policy

            3.4       The Report System and Reports Policy

            3.5       Homework Policy

            3.6       Commendations

            3.7       Special Educational Needs and Disability Act

            3.8       Gifted and Talented Children Policy

            3.9       Careers and Higher Education Policy

            3.10     Acceptable ICT Use Policy for Pupils

            3.11     The Curriculum and PSHE

            3.12     Study Leave

            3.13     Resources

            3.14     Exam Results

4.         Pastoral Care at Eltham College

    4.1       Behaviour Policy

    4.2       Promoting Good Behaviour

    4.3       Pastoral Care and Discipline

    4.4       Sanctions and Support

    4.5       Sex Education

    4.6       Child Protection

    4.6a  Procedures for Child Protection

    4.6b  Child Protection Flow Chart

    4.6c  Child Abuse Categories and Recognition

    4.7       Every Child Matters

    4.8       School Rules

    4.8a  Copy of General Policies and Rules

    4.8b  Lost and Found Property

    4.8c  Mobile Phones, iPods, CD Players, Electronic Games and Laptops

    4.8d  Code of Conduct

    4.8e  Code of Practice for Away Matches

    4.8f  Code of Behaviour on Coaches

    4.8g  Pupil use of Cars

    4.9       Anti-Bullying Policy

    4.10     Cyber-bullying and Cyber Safety 

    4.10a  Cyber Safety Booklet

5.         Health and Safety

    5.1       Health and Safety

    5.2       Healthy Eating Policy

    5.3       Environmental Policy

    5.4       Travel Policy

    5.5       First Aid

6.         The Governing Body

    6.1       Profiles of Governors

APPENDICES

            Appendix 1       Key points for Year 7 Parents

            Appendix 2       Frequently Asked Questions

            Appendix 3       Useful Contacts for Pastoral Issues

    Appendix 4       Complaints Procedure

            Appendix 5       The Parent Contract

            Appendix 6       Inspection Report