Bedes Summer School Student Handbook BRIGHTON 2025

Bede’s Summer School

Student Handbook Brighton

Students' behaviour The school rules are designed with everyone's safety and well-being in mind. We would like you to have an unforgettable experience at Bede's Summer School and your behaviour will greatly contribute to it. Fantastic students will: • attend meetings and roll calls • participate in lessons, activities and excursions • be polite to all staff and students • help other students if they have a problem • keep their bedroom clean and tidy • turn their mobiles off in class and activities.

• Pastoral care, Personal safety and the care of valuables • Accident reporting and First Aid • Medical and personal insurance • Compliance with the law and Prevent First aid All Bede’s centres are equipped with First Aid kits which are easily identifiable by their green cross sign. Every Bede’s centre has a number of staff who are First Aid trained and there is always at least one First Aider on duty. If you have an accident or require any first aid, you can ask any Bede’s staff member to help you – they will contact one of the Bede’s First Aiders who will treat you in the first instance. In an emergency, any Bede’s staff member can call an ambulance. After treatment, the Welfare Manager will make sure you receive any aftercare you need. You must report any accidents that harm either you or other students to any staff member as soon as you can. Smoking & Drinking SMOKING In the UK, smoking and buying cigarettes/e-cigarettes or tobacco products is not permitted under the age of 18. Students 18+: In England, smoking is forbidden in any enclosed public spaces such as bars, restaurants, train stations, schools, colleges, airports etc. Most such places now have a designated smoking area outside. It is very important that if you smoke, you do it only in the designated area. DRINKING The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in England is 18. It is illegal to purchase alcohol for anyone under 18. You must not bring or consume any alcohol on campus, regardless of your age. Students 18+: When at social events, Bede's staff will make sure you drink sensibly. When you are on free time, we will expect you to behave like the responsible adult we believe you are and to respect our rule of not drinking large amounts of alcohol. Care of students All students will receive a safety induction, relevant to their age and needs, on arrival at Bede’s, which will cover:

Bede's will recognise your efforts and achievements if you do exceptionally well in the area of one of our values: • Be Compassionate • Be Courageous • Be Curious • Be Conscientious You will receive a certificate and an award to show special recognition. However, you will not have a great experience if you break the rules – and there will be consequences, depending upon how serious the offence is. There is a three step system, so the first offence will result in a warning, and if the behaviour escalates or is very serious, we will inform your parents and if necessary you will be asked to leave. The behaviours and consequences illustrated here are intended to be an example only.

Your safety

Keeping yourself safe UNDER 18s If you are under 18, the Welfare Manager is there to look after you. If you have any worries or concerns that you wish to discuss, please speak to the Welfare Manager as soon as possible. TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE By international standards, the UK is a safe country with low levels of crime and violence. However, it is important that whilst living and studying in Brighton, as in any city, you follow these tips to keep yourself safe: • Do not go out or travel alone • Make sure your mobile phone works in the UK • Make sure you have the Bede's number with you when you go out and call us if you need anything • Take care when crossing roads • Do not carry your wallet or purse in your back pocket • Beware of pickpockets, especially in crowded places • Do not leave your belongings unattended CHILD PROTECTION POLICY Bede’s Summer School is committed to safeguarding children and young adults. • Do not use unlicensed taxis • Avoid speaking to strangers • Do not carry lots of cash with you

Bede’s Behaviour Policy is available on our website and can be downloaded here.

CONSEQUENCE

MISS FREE TIME

REMOVE FROM EXCURSIONS

BEHAVIOUR

CENTRE DIRECTOR WARNING

SEND HOME

STAFF WARNING

REMOVE DEVICE

TASK

Parents informed

Be late for a meeting, lesson or activity

CHECK-CIRCLE

Use mobile device when not permitted

CHECK-CIRCLE

Drop litter

CHECK-CIRCLE

Keep bedroom untidy

CHECK-CIRCLE

Be rude to students or staff

CHECK-CIRCLE

Use bad language/gestures

CHECK-CIRCLE

Damage school property*

CHECK-CIRCLE

Bullying/peer-on-peer abuse

CHECK-CIRCLE

Steal or shoplift

CHECK-CIRCLE

Buy, possess, use or supply cigarettes/ e-cigarettes

CHECK-CIRCLE

15-17

Buy, possess, use or supply alcohol

CHECK-CIRCLE

15-17

Buy, possess, use or supply drugs

CHECK-CIRCLE

Use physical violence

CHECK-CIRCLE

You can download Bede's child protection policy by scanning the QR code.

Break the law

CHECK-CIRCLE

*Pay for repair/replacement

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