Dulwich College - Standard Terms & Conditions
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Transition from one part of the College to another: The Parents acknowledge that in order to progress from one part of the College to another the Pupil will need to meet the academic requirements specified by the College at the relevant time and the College will need to be satisfied that the Pupil will be able fully to access and make a success of the formal academic curriculum in the relevant part of the College. Moving up from one part of the College to another is also dependent upon the Pupil complying with the College Rules and upon the Parents having a good payment record and having paid all outstanding sums due to the College.
time); (ii) do all that they reasonably can to ensure the Pupil takes a full part in the activities of the College; (iii) do all that they reasonably can to ensure the Pupil attends each College day, is punctual and appropriately dressed; (iv) promptly inform the College if the Pupil is unable to attend school due to sickness or injury; (v) do all that they reasonably can to ensure that the Pupil works hard, is well-behaved and complies with the College Rules; (vi) encourage the Pupil in their studies and give the Pupil appropriate support at home; (vii) keep the College informed of matters affecting the Pupil of which the College needs to be aware; (viii) inform the College as soon as possible if the Parents have concern as to a matter of safety, care, discipline, education or progress regarding the Pupil; (ix) maintain a courteous and constructive relationship with College staff (ensuring the tone and content of the Parents’ communications are reasonable and appropriate); (x) engage with the College in a reasonable, co-operative and transparent manner; (xi) provide assistance to the College to enable the Pupil to participate and benefit from the College’s provision of education (including where the College wishes to provide such education remotely); (xii) attend meetings and otherwise keep in touch with the College; and (xiii) set a positive example for children by modelling good conduct and showing respect for others. Parental Responsibility: The Parents will promptly disclose to the College if any person who has not signed the acceptance form in respect of the Pupil has (or acquires) parental responsibility for the Pupil and at the same time shall provide their contact details to the College. Thereafter, the Parents shall ensure that the College always has the up-to-date contact details for the said person(s), including mobile phone and email address. Consultation amongst Parents: The Parents acknowledge that (save in exceptional circumstances) they should consult with each other and any other person having parental responsibility for the Pupil in relation to significant matters or decisions regarding the Pupil’s education. Change of circumstances: The Parents shall (as soon as possible) inform the College of: (i) any change in the Parents’ or the Pupil’s circumstances of which the College reasonably needs to be aware (including, where applicable, any change to the Pupil’s entitlement to enter, reside and/or study in the United Kingdom); and (ii) any change to information about the Parents or the Pupil that has previously been notified to the College (e.g. contact details). Changing from termly to weekly boarding: If the Parents wish to change the Pupil’s place at the College from a termly to a weekly boarding place, they must either: (i) give the College not less than a term’s notice; or (ii) give immediate notice and thereupon pay to the College (as a debt) a sum equal to the difference between the termly boarding and the weekly boarding Fees in lieu of notice, at such rate as would have been charged until the end of the termly boarding provision if a term’s notice of the change had been given. Changing from boarding (termly or weekly) to day: (i) Subject to sub-paragraph (ii) below, the Parents may (by giving the College not less than a term’s notice) change the Pupil’s place at the College from a boarding to a day
7. Behaviour and Discipline
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Regime: The Parents accept that the College is run in accordance with the authorities delegated by the Governors to the Master and that the Master is entitled to exercise a wide discretion in relation to the College’s policies, rules and regime. Discipline: The College attaches great importance to courtesy, integrity, good manners, good discipline and respect for the needs and property of others. The Parents accept the authority of the Master and of other members of staff on the Master’s behalf to take all reasonable disciplinary or preventative action necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of each pupil and the College community as a whole. College Rules and Code of Conduct etc: The College Rules (set out in the College’s Behaviour Policies, Code of Conduct, and other policies and procedures) are available on the College’s website. The College reserves the right to amend the College Rules, Code of Conduct, and other policies and procedures as it sees fit from time to time. Suspension in connection with investigations or risk: The College reserves the right to suspend the Pupil from school and require the Pupil to remain away from school: (i) pending the outcome of any investigation; or (ii) where the Master considers that the Pupil’s presence presents a risk to themselves or others. Drugs: The College may carry out drugs testing under medical supervision where involvement with illegal drugs is suspected. The Parents will be informed before a drugs test is carried out. A refusal by the Pupil to submit to drugs testing would be considered an act of serious misconduct. The College reserves the right to charge to the Parents the costs of any drug test of the Pupil. Digital media and communications: Subject to the applicable data protection legislation, the College may monitor the Pupil’s email communication, internet use and use of social media. The College may need to do this for various legitimate purposes, e.g. for safeguarding purposes or to ensure compliance with the College’s rules and procedures or where it is appropriate or necessary in connection with the College’s legal and/or other duties and responsibilities.
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8. The Parents’ Obligations
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General: The Parents agree to: (i) fulfil their obligations under the Parent Contract (including paying Fees on
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