Parents' Handbook

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

The Handbook has been revised for the 2009-10 school year.

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

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       Pastoral Care and Discipline

            4.2       Sanctions and support

            4.3       Sex Education Policy Statement

            4.4       Child Protection Policy

                        School Policies and Rules

                        4.5a     Copy of General Policies and Rules as found in the Calendar

                        4.5b     Lost and Found Property

                        4.5c     Mobile Phones, iPods, CD Players, Electronic Games, Laptops 

                        4.5d     Code of Conduct

                        4.5e     Code of Practice for Away Matches

                        4.5f      Code of Behaviour on Coaches

                        4.5g     Pupil Use of Cars

            4.6       Cyberbullying and Cyber Safety

5.         Health and Safety

            5.1       Health and Safety

            5.2       Healthy Eating Policy

            5.3       Environmental Policy

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       Anti-Bullying

            Appendix 7       Inspection Report