Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook
Your First Day Bede's staff will take you on a tour of the campus and invite you to join in some of the sports and games that are organised for you. You will also receive a timetable so you know the schedule. Dinner is usually at 6pm.
Your stay a t B ede’s
Once you have unpacked and settled in you may want to rest if you have had a long journey but we encourage you to be sociable. Some students may be on an excursions so the campus might feel quiet at first so be curious and take time to explore it and speak to the staff and other students.
When you arrive TRANSFER SERVICE
Valuables We will ask if you would like to keep any valuables in the centre office to keep them safe. Bede's cannot accept any responsibility for lost or damaged belongings that are not stored securely. Pocket money & pre-paid cards You do not need any money when you are at school but you might want to bring some to buy drinks, snacks and souvenirs. We strongly recommend that you use a pre-paid debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay so that you don't need to carry cash. This way is safer, more convenient (your parents can top up your card!) and if you do bring cash to the centre we can't take responsibility for it. In addition, most places in the UK are now cashless. Medication If you bring medication to the campus, we will keep it safe for you so please hand it over to staff when you arrive. They will keep it in the Medical Centre and the nurse or one of the welfare staff will give it to you when you need it. If the medicine is prescribed by a doctor we will need a copy of the prescription translated into English so we can check how much you should take and how frequently you should take it. If we have any concerns about the medicine or your health then we will contact your parents as your wellbeing is our main priority. Phone home with internet access Every student is given a personal log in and password for wi-fi. It is a good idea to contact your parents to let them know you have arrived safely. Some of our centres are in the country side where telephone reception is poor so you may need to find a spot on campus where there is a signal. Bede's ID card We will give you a personalised name-badge (that is why we ask you to provide a photo) which you should keep with you at all times. If you lose it we may charge you £5 for a new one.
Bede's staff will be waiting to meet you at the Arrivals exit point. They will be wearing a blue or black Bede's t-shirt and a high vis vest. They will also be holding up a Bede's sign to catch your attention. Don't worry if you don't see a Bede's member of staff, go to the meeting point (listed below) and wait there. We are very busy on transfer days and we might be dealing with another student. In the unlikely event that you are still waiting, go to the Airport Information Desk and ask for help to call the Bede's Transfer number +44 7734 571359 and someone will come to find you. It is a good idea to contact your parents when you are on your way to the centre so they know you are safe. Meeting points:
Accommodation BOARDING HOUSES
STAFF ACCOMMODATION Whilst staff are accommodated in the same houses as students, you will never share the same bedroom. If bathroom facilities are shared then staff and students are allocated specific times to use them. Please respect those times. DAMAGES You must look after your bedroom and keep it clean and tidy. Rooms are cleaned at least twice a week by the centre staff but they can't do it well if the rooms are messy. If you break something or damage property or equipment belonging to the school or another student then we will charge it to your parents. LAUNDRY Laundry is done once or twice a week, usually one white wash and one colour wash. Put your clothes in a laundry bag or washing basket and when the washing has been done and dried, we will return it to you. Your House Parent will let you know when the washing days are for your House.
Students stay in boarding houses and we take into factors such as your age, nationality and bedroom availability to decide where to place you. BEDROOM POLICIES We want you to meet new people and have the opportunity to make new friends and speak English together so we do our best to place you with students your own age. Normally, students aged 6-10 years stay in larger bedrooms with at least one other student from the same country. Older students usually share a bedroom with two or three others students, of different nationalities. Students at Brighton University campus stay in single rooms. BEDROOM REQUESTS If your parents tell us in advance sometimes we can place you with a friend or family member; however, once you have arrived on campus it is more difficult to arrange. If you are unhappy with your bedroom speak to one of your House Parents and we will try to help. Sometimes it just takes a little time to settle in and then you realise how great your room mates are.
• London Gatwick Airport North – PRET (Arrivals) • London Gatwick Airport South – PRET (Arrivals)
• London Heathrow Airport T2 & T3 – WHSmith (Arrivals) • London Heathrow Airport T4 & T5 – Costa Coffee (Arrivals) • St Pancras – M&S Simply Food by Eurostar Ticket Offices CHECK IN When you arrive in centre you will be welcomed by the Centre Director and their team. They will offer you something to eat and drink if you are hungry and show you to your room so you can unpack. First though we need to go through some check in procedures. Travel documents You will need to hand in your passport and travel documents on arrival. We will keep them safe for you until your departure.
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