Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook Brighton
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 can 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 in the accommodation area and a summer school login to use wi-fi in the classrooms. It is a good idea to contact your parents to let them know you have arrived safely. If the telephone reception is poor, 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: • London Gatwick Airport North – PRET Coffee (Arrivals) • London Gatwick Airport South – Greggs Bakery (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 be offered to hand in your passport and travel documents on arrival and we will keep them safe for you until your departure. Alternatively, you can keep your passport and travel documents in your room which is lockable.
Accommodation UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
STAFF ACCOMMODATION Whilst staff are accommodated in the same flats as students, you will never share the same bedroom. DAMAGES You must look after your bedroom and keep it clean and tidy. Rooms are cleaned at least once a week by the cleaning 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 There is a launderette on campus for you to wash your clothes. Bede's staff will show you how to use the washing and drying machines and help you if necessary. We recommend bringing a laundry bag to wash your clothes in. The cost of up to two washes per week is included in your course fees and covered by Bede's.
Students stay in one of the university residences on campus in flats of 8, all bedrooms are single en-suite (private bathroom) and lockable with a key card. There is a lovely common area in each flat, with a fridge, big table and sofas where you can relax with your new friends, as well as a self-study room for quiet study on each floor. BEDROOM POLICIES Students who are under 18 will be accommodated in separate flats from students aged 18 and over. Students under 18 will be supervised by Bede's Staff, who will be accommodated in the same flats as the students. 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 in flats with students your own age. Females are in separate flats from males. Wi-fi is available in the accommodation and across the whole campus. BEDROOM REQUESTS If your parents tell us in advance, sometimes we can place you near 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 Bede's Managers and we will try to help.
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