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Parents’ Handbook
The Giggleswick Learner
CuriousSkilledAware
PassionateCreative
Pro-activeResilientAssured
Our Learner Profile defines the character
that we encourage in our pupils to give them
the very best opportunities beyond school.
June 2017 1
PARENTS’ HANDBOOK CONTENTS
1 Useful Contact Information 2
2 Weekly timetable for pupils in Y7 & Y8 3
3 Weekly timetable for pupils in Y9 & above 4
4 Communication: guidelines for communicating with the school 5
5 Parent Portal: instructions for accessing pupil academic information 7
6 Assessment and Reporting 10
7 House & Daily Routine 12
8 Day Pupils & Flexi Boarders: guidance for these pupils and their families 16
9 Holidays, Exeat & Travel 18
10 Education Guardians: arrangements for non-EU, international & ex-Pat British pupils 20
11 Health: Medical Policy: procedures for looking after a pupil’s health 22
12 General Information: includes information about pocket money, stationery & other
equipment, newspapers & magazines and pets29
13 Key School Events for Parents and Pupils 31
14 Booking School Events 34
15 Photography and Publicity 36
16 The Parents’ Association 37
17 Old Giggleswickian Club 38
18 Careers Advice: information about careers guidance and work experience 39
19 Extra-curricular Activities: including The Richard Whiteley Theatre; music lessons;
speech & drama lessons; the Friday afternoon activity programme; the Combined Cadet force; Outdoor Pursuits and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme
41
20 Games and Sports Activities 47
21 The Giggleswick Student Union (Dutton Centre) 48
22 Pupils & Alcohol, Parties and Dining Out 49
23 Pupils with Motor Vehicles and Driving Lessons 50
24 Information from the Bursary 51
25 Health and Safety 53
26 School Policies 55
27 Conducting a Search 56
28 School Uniform and Dress Regulations 58
29 Boys Clothing List 60
30 Girls Clothing List 62
31 Purchasing Uniform 64
32 Second-hand Uniform Exchange 65
33 Laundry & other personal items 66
34 Instructions for naming clothing 67
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USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION
Please note: in most circumstances, your first point of contact with school will normally be your
child’s Housemaster/mistress
Website: www.giggleswick.org.uk
School Address Giggleswick School Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893000
Settle Fax: +44 (0) 1729 893150
North Yorkshire email: [email protected]
BD24 0DE
Headmaster Mr Mark Turnbull email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893005
Deputy Head & Anthony Simpson email: [email protected]
Designated Safeguarding Lead Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893007
Senior Master Mr Neil Gemmell email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893006
Chair of Governors Mrs HJ Hancock
c/o The Clerk to the Governors
Giggleswick School
Settle
North Yorkshire BD24 0DE
Bursar Mr Matthew Hodge Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893015
Fax: +44 (0) 1729 893151
email: [email protected]
Senior House Staff
Catteral Mrs C Gemmell Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893101
Carr Mrs Hannah Wright Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893021
Morrison Mr James Giles Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893031
Nowell Mr Phil Andrew Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893051
Paley Mr John Western Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893041
Shute Mr Peter Keron Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893061
Style Mrs Louise Ladds Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893071
Medical Centre
Sister Medical Centre Tel: +44 (0) 1729 893084
School Doctors Townhead Surgery Tel: +44 (0) 1729 822611
Parents or pupils should always feel free to raise concerns with any of the people above; however, if
you are unhappy with any response, you can:
Raise concerns by writing to the Independent Schools Inspectorate: ISI, CAP House, 9-12 Long Lane, London EC1A 9HA, or by email to [email protected].
If concerns relate to bullying or possible child abuse, you can contact ISI on [email protected] or 020 7600 0100 and they will advise.
In addition to ISI and/or the DfE, parents can contact the child protection unit of the local authority social services department or put their concern in writing to: The Independent &
Boarding Team (IEBT), DfE, Bishopsgate House, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QE
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COMMUNICATION
The Senior House Staff (Housemasters or Housemistresses are responsible for your son or
daughter at Giggleswick and all correspondence should be directed through them.
Members of staff are happy to discuss matters or concerns that may arise, but in the first
instance, please contact them through the Senior House Staff so that they are always kept fully
informed. Parents are asked to keep the Senior House Staff and the Headmaster informed of
any issues or personal successes that occur away from school. You can rely upon our discretion
over confidential matters.
Your child will be allocated a Tutor, under the direction of the relevant Divisional Head, who will
be responsible for monitoring academic progress and careers and higher education guidance.
Senior House Staff remain the first point of contact; however, Tutors will make contact with
parents.
Dates, Red Book, App and In Touch Parents are welcome at School and it is hoped that you will be able to support us at events,
matches, concerts, plays and in Chapel.
Important future events are highlighted to parents by the Senior House Staff and in school
newsletters. The Red Book, giving details of pupils and events, is available to parents at the
start of each term and should be collected from Senior House Staff. If you are unable to collect
your personal copy, please let Senior House Staff know and they can send you one.
The Giggleswick App provides a daily stream of information: news stories, team sheets, sports
cancellations and fixture changes. It also contains the school calendar - updated regularly -
useful contacts and links, and some advertising of local services. If you have a smart phone
and/or tablet please download it from App Store or Google Play.
A round up of the weekly notices, including information about forthcoming events, is emailed to
parents and guardians as a weekly bulletin: InTouch. Important notices, including the Deputy
Head’s and Headmaster’s letters, are emailed. If you do not receive the weekly bulletin for
parents, it may mean that we have an incorrect email address for you. Please email the
Database Administrator: [email protected] if you would like to check, change or add an
email address.
Telephone The main school number is 01729 893000 and Reception is manned 0815 – 1700 Monday to
Friday and 0815 – 1230 Saturday. If dialling from abroad, please dial +44 1729 893000.
With the exception of emergencies, parents are asked to telephone House Staff at reasonable
hours. Please telephone the Headmaster during his Personal Assistant’s office hours: 0830 –
1300 and 1415 – 1730 Monday to Friday.
Website Most of the information that the school makes available to parents is published on the school’s
website at http://www.giggleswick.org.uk The Parents’ section contains detailed information
about all aspects of school life.
Parent Portal Parents have access to pupil academic and assessment data via the internet, using a parent
portal system. A unique username and password is sent to you via email. Please complete and
return the Parent Portal access form.
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Parents can contact staff at the school, or their children direct, by email. Parents will need to
confirm their child’s address with them once they have started at the school but it will probably
be of the form [email protected]
If there are any questions about the use of email at school, or queries about messages that have
not been replied to, please email [email protected] and we will investigate.
Some useful school addresses
General Enquiries [email protected]
Deputy Head [email protected]
Senior Master [email protected]
Headmaster [email protected]
Bursar [email protected]
Senior House Staff
Catteral (boarders) [email protected]
Carr [email protected]
Morrison [email protected];
Nowell [email protected]
Paley [email protected]
Shute [email protected]
Style [email protected]
Divisional Heads
Head of Lower School [email protected]
Head of Middle School (Y9-11) [email protected]
Head of Sixth Form [email protected]
Post A post box is located on the Flat. Post is delivered to the school daily (Monday to Saturday).
Parcels are delivered to reception and pupils notified to collect them. Please insert your son’s or
daughter’s House name as the first line of the address.
Change of Address etc. Please inform the Headmaster’s Office of any changes to your address, email address or
telephone number.
Parents’ Conferences The majority of parents’ meetings with teaching staff start at 1330 on the Friday of Exeat
weekends. We invite the parents of one year group at a time. The dates of these conferences
are in the Red Book and on the school calendar.
Guidelines for Visiting Pupils These arrangements apply to parents, guardians and relatives of both day and boarding pupils.
Parents, relatives and guardians are always welcome to visit pupils during term time but we
must ask that they follow these important instructions:
1. Please contact Senior House Staff in advance to check the precise arrangements for the
most suitable times to visit a pupil. This helps to ensure that the pupil does not have a
prior commitment.
2. To ensure the privacy of all boarding pupils in accordance with the National Minimum
Standards for Boarding Schools, all parents, relatives and guardians must seek
permission from House Staff before entering the boarding accommodation at all times.
3. Parents, relatives or guardians who wish to drop off items for pupils should lodge these
items with House Staff or at Reception rather than taking them directly to a pupil’s room.
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PARENT PORTAL:
A Guide for Parents and Guardians The Giggleswick School Portal enables parents/guardians and pupils, through a web browser, to
access key academic information such as:
School reports such as the Pupil Performance Report (PPR) or Personal Development
Report (PDR)
Public examination results
Pupil timetables and teacher contact information
Setting up a School Portal Account
Parents/guardians are asked to sign up for a portal login on a form when their child joins the
school. If you have any problems accessing the portal or have not been provided with a login,
please send an email to [email protected] with your name, email address and child’s
name(s).
Once your login has been set up, you will receive an email from
Giggleswick School Portal asking you to reset your password. Please click on the link in this
email and follow the on-screen instructions.
Accessing the School Portal
After you have selected/reset your password, please go to the following web address:
https://portal.giggleswick.org.uk/Giggleswick_School_Portal
Enter the email you used to register with the service, along with the password you have set.
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Once you have successfully logged on, you will see a page similar to this:
Using the Portal
Letters and
documents are published here
Basic pupil details
and Behavioural Events
Subject sets &
teacher contacts,
Public Exams and Timetables
PPRs and PDRs
Parent/ Guardian
details Key contacts, eg.
Billing, Bursary,
Exams Officer, Portal Administrator
Logout once you
have finished the
session
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Example School Reports page
Phil Andrew
Director of Digital Strategy
Click on the title of
the report to open the PPR/PDR
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ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
ASSESSMENT
PUPIL PROGRESS REPORTS (PPRs) Pupils have a pupil progress report in each subject at regular intervals and parents are able to
access them via the Parent Portal. This includes an Attitude to Learning score and a Progress
indicator.
ATTITUDE TO LEARNING Pupils are given a score 1 to 4 for their Attitude to Learning, specifically:
ENGAGEMENT IN LESSONS and QUALITY OF HOMEWORK.
ATTITUDE SCORE
1 Outstanding
2 Good
3 Requires Improvement
4 Cause for Concern
PROGRESS For each subject pupils receive feedback on their progress. This indicates their current working
level against their end of year target. The numbers given are based on the new GCSE grades 9
to 1 with 9 being the highest grade and 1 the lowest. Grade 4 is regarded as a pass. Key Stage
4 pupils studying English and Mathematics iGCSE will be given a grade, not a level.
PROGRESS e.g.
Current working grade/level 4
End of Year target 5
For each subject teachers write a short statement. This includes a summative comment and a
specific action point.
PUPIL SELF-ASSESSMENT COMMENT Pupils review their progress reports with their Tutor and through discussion are expected to
reflect upon the scores achieved and the teacher comments that have been made. They produce
a short written response, agreeing action and setting their own personal goals on which to focus
until the next assessment point.
TUTOR COMMENT Tutors write a final summative comment before the reports are published to parents.
TARGET GRADES Pupils are given a target grade or level in each subject by the Assistant Head (Academic).
They are based on:
Key Stage 2 results/CAT scores
The raw ability data obtained from the baseline tests that pupils take on entry to the
school and at the start of each key academic stage: MidYIS (Year 7 or Year 9); YELLIS
(Year 10); or ALIS (Lower Sixth form)
Progress is monitored by Tutors, Faculty Heads, Divisional Heads and the Assistant Head
(Academic).
NB: as pupils start a new language in Year 7, 8 or 9 target levels are not initially given.
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SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS, CREDITS & VOUCHERS In pupil progress reports, an average score for all subjects is calculated from each of the scores
awarded for the two aspects of attitude to learning (engagement in lessons and quality of
homework).
If the average attitude to learning score is 1.5 or below then a pupil is awarded a Special
Recommendation.
A member of staff can award a pupil with a credit for good work in both academic and extra-
curricular activities. These are recorded on the school’s Management Information System.
Certificates are awarded at the end of each term for the number of credits received. 30 credits =
a Gold certificate; 40 credits = a Platinum certificate; 50 credits = a Diamond Certificate.
For a particularly outstanding piece of work or contribution, a member of staff can also award a
Special Recommendation outright. When a pupil has accumulated five Special Recommendations
in a year, they are presented with a Voucher in an end of term Prize-giving Assembly. This
voucher can be redeemed for goods up to the value of £10 in many local shops.
Outstanding work is also displayed within teaching areas and around the school. Pupils are also
encouraged to take pieces of work to the Headmaster, so that he is personally aware of their
progress and achievements.
REPORTING Parents can access a copy of a pupil’s PDR (Personal Development Review) twice a year. The
PDR is a holistic view of the pupil and its focus is personal development.
The PDR contains a report from a pupil’s Tutor and his or her Housemaster/mistress and the
Headmaster. It also contains progress reports for individual instrument tuition or speech and
drama.
As with the PPR, the pupil writes a self-assessment comment with their Tutors in response to the
review. In this comment s/he will respond to what has been written, evaluate whether previous
goals have been met, and set personal action points for the next review period.
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HOUSE ROUTINES
START OF THE DAY ROUTINE (Monday to Saturday)
0730 Boarders up, dressed, rooms tidy & beds made
0730 – 0810 Boarders’ breakfast
0815 Day pupils should be in school
0820 Registration for all pupils
0840 Lessons begin (0845 Saturday)
END OF THE FORMAL DAY ROUTINE (Monday to Friday)
1745 Tea for pupils in Years 7 & 8
1800 Registration & Tea for day pupils in Y9+ departing on a school bus
1805 Registration & House meetings for all pupils in Year 9 and above
1815 Tea for boarders and day pupils in Year 9 and above
1815 School buses depart
EVENING ROUTINE (Monday to Friday)
After tea, pupils must be within the School Campus. Bounds change between Autumn/Spring &
Summer terms (see bounds map).
1745 Day pupils in Years 7 and 8 may leave
1815 Day pupils in Year 9 and above may leave to complete work at home
1815 – 1915 Y7 & Y8 pupils: Activities
1900 – 2015 Y9 to U6 pupils: Independent study time or formal extra-curricular activity
1915 Activities for pupils in Years 7 and 8 end
2015 Day pupils in Years 9 and above may leave after prep and must leave
before the time their year group has to be back in House
REGISTRATION
Monday to Friday 0820 and 1755 (1745 Years 7 & 8)
Saturday 0820 (all pupils) and 1745 (all pupils in school)
Sunday As arranged by SHS and at 1745
At morning registration, all day pupils must confirm their departure time with House Staff.
HOUSE LINE
An additional roll call to check all members of the House are present, taken by House Seniors
reporting to duty staff.
If a day pupil is in school at the weekend, they must attend all House Lines with boarders.
At the end of the day, boarders will be checked as present by a House Senior when they sign
back into House and again at lights out by the member of house staff on duty.
WEEKEND LINES: Saturday evening & Sunday
0930 or 1130 Sunday morning line (varies according to Chapel times)
1745 Line taken by House Staff
2100 Line for all boarders in Year 9 & above
SIGNING OUT
All pupils leaving School premises must always sign out of their Houses. Pupils in Y9 to U6
must also sign out if they go out of their House after 1900.
Day pupils must sign out each day as they leave to go home.
Catteral pupils who are picked up later than 1900, or at any other extra-ordinary time of day,
must be signed out by the collecting adult using the sheet outside the Catteral Matrons Room.
MEAL TIMES: It is compulsory to attend all meals.
Monday - Friday
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Breakfast Boarders 0730 – 0810 (0750 for Catteral boarders)
Lunch 6th Form 1240 onwards (only those with a Study period)
Y7 & 8 1300
Y9 to U6 rota 1310 – 1340
Afternoon Stidgers Y7 to U6 1610 – 1640 (Tuesday 1625 – 1640)
Evening Meal Y7 & 8 1745 – 1815
Y9+ bus passes 1800 – 1815
Y9 to U6 rota 1815 – 1845
Saturday
Breakfast Boarders 0730 – 0810
Lunch Starts 1200 onwards (according to games times)
Y7 & 8 1215
Final serving 1245
Tea Y7 & 8 boarders 1730 – 1800
Y9 to U6 boarders 1805 – 1830
Sunday (boarders)
Breakfast Y7 & 8 & Chapel Choir 0830 – 0900
Breakfast/Brunch Y7 to U6 0900 – 1145
Tea Y7 & 8 & Chapel Choir 1730 – 1800
Supper Y9 to U6 1800 – 1830
Boarders in Y9 to U6 may choose which combination of Breakfast and/or Brunch they attend
between 0900 and 1145 on Sundays. The servery is closed between 0945 & 1040 during
morning Chapel.
VISITING THE TUCK SHOP
Pupils in Y8 may go to the shop only with the specific permission of the Housemistress or
Housemaster.
Pupils in Y9 & Y10 may visit the Tuck Shop between 1610 and 1640 on Tuesday & Thursday
afternoons only and then after 1300 on Saturday.
Pupils in Y11 to U6 may visit the Tuck Shop after 1330 when they have eaten school lunch
(Monday to Friday) and after 1300 on Saturday.
Every effort must be made to be courteous to members of the village both inside the Tuck Shop
and whilst waiting outside.
VISITING SETTLE Monday to Friday (6th form only) 1610 - 1800
(This is subject to school commitments and with House Staff permission)
Saturdays (Y9 to U6 only) 1600 - 1745
Visits to Settle at any other times are subject to a pupil seeking House Staff permission
(which is only be given where there is a definite need). Pupils must first obtain a signed and
dated permission slip from House Staff.
At all times, pupils going into Settle should enter details in their House Signing Out book:
time of going, returning, and reason for visit.
Boarders in Catteral house are allowed to visit Settle at an organised time on Sundays. A
member of staff will accompany them.
FREE TIME (Y9 to U6 only) (Y7 & Y8 only)
Monday - Friday 1035 – 1105 Break time 1035 – 1105 Morning Break
1310 – 1340 Lunchtime 1300 – 1325 Lunchtime
1610 – 1640 Break time 1610 – 1640 Afternoon Break
1815 – 1845 Teatime 1745 – 1815 Teatime
2015 – Year group In House times
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INTER-HOUSE VISITING (Y9 to U6 only)
Pupils are allowed to visit each other’s Houses during free time. There should be no visiting at
other times. During Independent Study & Activity time, no visiting is allowed.
Visiting is permitted only to Common Room areas as defined in individual Houses. When
visiting another House, you should seek permission from a House Senior or a member of staff
and you must sign in and out.
In the evenings, pupils in Y9 and above may visit other senior Houses if work has been
completed:
Years 9 & 10 2015 – 2115 (except Fridays)
Year 11 2015 – 2145 (except Fridays)
6th Form 2015 – 2215
Saturday 1300 – 1400 and after 1600
Sunday from 1100 onwards
IN HOUSE TIMES
Pupils who have been out of House must return by the following times, unless they have sought
permission for an extension to be at a staff supervised activity:
Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Years 7 & 8 1930 1930 1930 1930
Years 9 & 10 2115 1845 2130 2115
Year 11 2145 1845 2200 2145
6th Form 2215 2215 2230 2215
Friday night is a Quiet Night (quiet time in House, no visitors allowed) or a House Night (when
activities are arranged for particular house groups, no Inter-House visiting).
LIGHTS OUT TIMES
The duty member of House staff and a House Senior will check that all pupils are in their
bedrooms at lights out time.
Year 7 2100 (reading time 2045)
Year 8 2130 (reading time 2115)
Year 9 2145
Year 10 2200
Year 11 2230
6th Form 2300
On Saturdays, there is an optional half-hour extension to lights out that can only be spent in
House; this is at the discretion of House Staff.
The duty member of House Staff and a House Senior will check that all pupils are in their
bedrooms at lights out time.
PREP TIMES (Y7 & Y8)
Period 5 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (Year 8)
Period 6 Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday (Year 7)
1645 – 1745 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (if not in an activity)
During prep time, all pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 will be supervised by a member of staff in a
classroom or the Library. In addition, to weekday preps all pupils will have one piece of work to
complete over the weekend.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY TIMES/STUDY PERIODS (Y9 to U6 only)
Pupils complete work in their available independent study times. Work is completed either in a
teaching area under staff supervision; under direct supervision in House; in the Sharpe Library;
or in their studies. Sixth form pupils may study in the Dutton Centre, which is ideal for
collaborative work.
During the times available for Independent Study the Houses will have a quiet working
atmosphere suitable for independent private study by any pupils working at that time. These
designated quiet times are:
1340 – 1410 lunchtimes Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
1645 – 1800 late afternoons Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
1900 – 2015 early evenings Monday to Friday
During these times, targeted intervention, tutorials, rehearsals and formal school co-curricular
clubs and activities may be taking place. Pupils may also get changed for games.
A pupil must either be undertaking one of these activities or be studying independently.
TV TIMES
Pupils in Y7 & Y8 may only watch television after completion of all daily prep.
Television should not be watched during morning or afternoon lesson times (including study
periods), morning break, late afternoon or early evening independent study times, or after lights
out.
MUSIC
Music (without headphones) may be played during free time and as TV times. At all times the
volume of music must be kept down to avoid disturbing others, otherwise equipment may be
confiscated.
TIDINESS
Boarding, study and common room areas must be kept tidy at all times. There will be a specific
inspection each day.
SL Williamson & NA Gemmell
May 2017
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DAY PUPILS and FLEXI BOARDERS*
Registration Day pupils, and flexi boarders who have not boarded the previous night, need to arrive at school
at 0815 in time for Registration at 0820. Any pupils who arrive after registration has finished
must report to the School Reception desk immediately in order to sign the Late Book. They
should then go straight to lessons.
Dress and Appearance Day pupils and Flexi boarders must travel to and from school smartly dressed in uniform.
Start of Terms With the exception of the autumn term when they first join the school (see separate
arrangements) day pupils and flexi boarders are not required to come into school until 0815 on
the first full day of each new term.
If they would like to come in the day before to get ready for the term and to see friends, they
will be welcome but should let Senior House Staff know that they are going to come into school
early. Houses are open from 1700 onwards.
Absence If a day pupil or a flexi boarder is absent from School because of illness, parents are asked to
let the School Receptionist know as soon as possible. The telephone number for reception
is 01729 893000. Parents must also send a written explanatory note or email to Senior House
Staff as soon as possible or with the pupil on return at the latest.
Bus Service There are morning and evening bus services to bring day pupils and flexi boarders to school.
All buses are timed to arrive at school at 08:15 and leave at 18:15. Seven routes operate.
Details of fares and booking forms are all available on the Parents section of the website:
http://www.giggleswick.org.uk/pw/information-for-parents/school-buses/
Travel co-ordinator: Mrs Alison Harrison Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01729 893001 Mobile: 07758 633201
Going Home During the week, day pupils (and flexi boarders on the days they do not board) may go home at
1800 (17:45 Year 7 and 8); however, there are events and activities that take place after this
time, which all pupils are welcome to attend. School buses depart at 1815. Alternatively, pupils
may leave at 1900.
A pupil who has a regular formal activity in the evenings outside school may have permission
to leave early once school commitments are finished. Parents must discuss and agree
arrangements with Senior House Staff in advance and this should be formalised in writing.
If pupils do not complete work that has been set at school, parents must also take responsibility
for its completion. Parents should check the work that has been set in the planner, and
then sign the Student Planner to indicate that the necessary work has been done.
Unless day pupils or flexi boarders are staying overnight, they are expected to have left the
school premises by the time their peers are required to be back in House and getting ready for
bed:
Years 7 & 8 2015
Years 9 & 10 2115
Year 11 2145
6th Form 2215 (2230 Saturdays only)
On Saturdays, day pupils and flexi boarders are free to leave once they have fulfilled their
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games’ commitment. This is usually around 1630; however, on Saturday afternoons there are
often matches and away fixtures that might result in a later finishing time.
Day pupils should not leave the school campus or go home at any other times without the
prior knowledge and consent of Senior House Staff. This is particularly important where pupils
who live very close to school are concerned.
When leaving school premises for the day, day pupils and flexi boarders should always sign out
clearly in the House signing out book, making a note of the time that they have left. Pupils in
Catteral should sign out in person with the Catteral Tutor on duty. This helps to ensure that we
have an accurate list of pupils in school in case of a fire or other emergency.
Overnight Stays Day pupils are not guaranteed a bed space; however, there may be a guest bed available in
house for the occasional overnight stay. There is a daily charge for this that is listed on the
Fees schedule, which is sent to parents annually and is available on the website.
If parents would like their day children to stay overnight in School because of early starts
(before 0700) or late returns (after 2300) for School trips or sporting fixtures, and there is a
bed available, then there will be no charge.
Sixth form pupils required to undertake an evening House or School duty may stay and board
overnight, free of charge, subject to space being available. During periods of severe weather,
the school may offer overnight accommodation, free of charge, to enable day pupils to attend
school without interruption.
Day pupils staying at school on Saturday night are expected to attend morning Chapel, if
scheduled, at 1000 next morning, even if they are not intending to stay overnight on Sunday as
well.
Weekends There is a whole school programme of activities at the weekends. Events for the Sixth
Form are organised by The Dutton Centre Committee and for younger pupils by the 345 Club.
Day pupils are welcome to join in with most activities. Houses also occasionally run events on
Saturday evenings or on Sundays too. All full boarders in Years 9 and 10 take part in the 345
Club activities and are invited to make suggestions about the programme of events and trips.
Catteral pupils enjoy a full Saturday evening programme that it is often possible for day pupils to
attend and then enjoy an overnight stay.
Day pupils and flexi boarders who come into school after their formal commitments have ended
on Saturday (for instance, on a Sunday for an activity, or to study in the Library) should
seek permission from the member of House Staff on duty, so that they know that the pupil is on
school premises. They must sign in and out and whilst at school they must also attend any
lines or registrations that occur. When they leave, they should sign out clearly in the House
signing out book, making a note of the time that they have left.
Inviting Boarders Home Day pupils or flexi boarders and their families may occasionally wish to invite boarders home for
tea or even to stay for exeat weekends, which is very kind and always appreciated by the pupils.
In Catteral, boarders are welcome to visit friends for any weekend on which they do not have a
school commitment.
The school asks that arrangements are formally discussed and agreed between day parents and
Senior House Staff before invitations are issued.
*flexi boarders are pupils who board 3, 4 or 5 nights a week on a regular basis and are
charged the relevant fixed flexi boarding fee. Flexi boarders are guaranteed a study area with a
bed or study bedroom, depending on year group.
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HOLIDAYS, EXEATS & TRAVEL
Whole School Exeats Whole School Exeats usually begin on Friday at 1330. This coincides with train timetables and
we ask for parental co-operation in ensuring that travel arrangements are not made earlier than
this time.
If necessary, full boarders in Year 7 and above may stay in school during Exeat weekends;
however, it is extremely beneficial for all pupils to get a break from school, staying with family,
guardians or friends.
For any pupil who has to stay at school a nightly charge is made to contribute to the cost of food
and activities. A trip or activity is usually organized and is compulsory for all pupils who stay.
Exeat charges are published in the Fees Schedule.
On return from Exeat and Half Term the Houses will be open from 1700. Pupils may only
return earlier by individual specific arrangement with Senior House Staff. Boarding pupils must
return in time for line (registration) at 2000 (Y7 & 8) and 2100 (Y9+).
Weekends Flexi boarders in Year 9 and above may go home at the weekend after their formal Saturday
school commitments have ended.
Flexi boarders who board on Sunday evening must return to school in time to attend Chapel at
1900.
If a boarder is invited to go to another pupil’s house at the weekend this must be agreed in
writing and Senior House Staff must have the formal consent of both sets of parents before a
boarder is allowed to leave school.
Absence from School Leave for a day’s unusual absence from School during term time, except for illness, must be
sought, in writing in advance from the Senior House Staff. This will be readily granted for special
family celebrations (such as weddings) or sadly for funerals of close family and friends, or
unavoidable appointments connected with the pupil’s health or future career.
Permission for additional or extended leave of absence for extra events or additional holidays will
not be readily granted as this would be disruptive for teaching and learning and unfair on other
pupils may only be granted by the Senior Master.
If a day pupil is absent from School because of illness, parents are asked to let the School
Receptionist know as soon as possible. The telephone number for reception is 01729 893000.
Parents must also send a written explanatory note or email to Senior House Staff as soon as
possible or with the pupil on return at the latest.
If a pupil is absent from registration, does not sign the Late Book and the school has not been
informed of any reason why the pupil is missing, then the School Receptionist will telephone
parents to seek clarification.
Parental Absence from Home Please make sure you inform your child’s Housemaster or Housemistress if you are going to be
away from home overnight, or for more than one day, and let them have an address and
telephone number where you may be contacted in an emergency.
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Travel The school Travel Coordinator, Mrs Alison Harrison, can be contacted on 01729 893001. During
travel periods she can be contacted on her mobile: 07758 633201.
Pupils travelling independently to and from school should still consider themselves under school
rules whilst on their journey. Day pupils and flexi boarders are required to travel to school
smartly dressed in full school uniform.
The school is happy to assist with travel arrangements:
Train tickets for Exeats and holidays can be booked in advance. The cost is placed on the
school bill.
Airport transfer: minibuses taking pupils to and from Manchester, Liverpool and
Leeds/Bradford airports can be booked directly through the Travel Coordinator.
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required. These journeys are charged at a flat rate per trip,
the cost of which is placed on the school bill.
There is an additional charge made for any journey to the airport that takes place more
than 48 hours before or after the published holiday dates.
Details of these rates are listed on the current fees schedule.
Pupils should book outward and return minibus journeys (particularly at Exeats)
simultaneously.
Parents and pupils should ensure that they have confirmation from the Travel Coordinator of
a pre-booked minibus from the school. (Please note: during holidays the school office is
closed at weekends and parents & pupils should not rely on leaving an answer machine
message).
Pupils landing at an airport without confirmation of a prior booking cannot be guaranteed a
place in a minibus. They may be charged an additional fee or have to make their own
private arrangements.
Flights, Passports and Tickets Please inform the school as early as possible of the full details of flight numbers, terminals, and
arrival & departure times so that we can arrange airport transfers and welcome pupils.
On arrival, pupils must give airline tickets & passports to Senior House Staff for safekeeping.
Unaccompanied Minors Not all airlines offer an Unaccompanied Minor service. The precise details vary from airline to
airline. Please would parents check details regarding this service very carefully when booking
flights? Some airlines treat under 12s as minors, others consider all under 16s as minors.
If your son or daughter is designated as an unaccompanied minor a representative of the school,
usually the school’s driver, will take your child to the appropriate check-in desk and they will
then remain in the airport until the flight has departed.
If you want the school to treat your son or daughter as an Unaccompanied Minor, (regardless of
whether the airline does or does not), please make this request to the Travel Coordinator, via
your son’s or daughter’s Housemaster or Housemistress. We will then ensure that the school’s
representative will stay with them until they go through to the departure lounge and the flight
has departed.
If there are Unaccompanied Minor Forms to complete for each flight, including UK internal
connecting flights, these now have to specify the named person who will act as the school’s
representative when collecting them. The school is not able to sign these forms on behalf of
parents as Unaccompanied Minor status must be requested at the time of booking a flight;
however, please do contact the school to confirm which of our named representatives will be
collecting your child.
Incorrect information on the UM form could lead to your child not being released by the airline until further investigations are carried out, delaying their return to school.
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EDUCATION GUARDIANS
The school requires parents of pupils who live in non-EU countries to appoint a suitable adult to
act as an Education Guardian whilst the pupil is in the United Kingdom.
An Education Guardian takes responsibility for the pupil when they are not at school. If a
suitable Education Guardian is not appointed, the school, acting on the authority of the parents,
may appoint a guardianship agency to find a host family. The costs of any such appointment will
be the responsibility of the parents and not the School.
The name, address and telephone number of the Guardian should be given to the school on the
Education Guardian form which is sent to all new pupils, or should be sent in writing prior to
relocation overseas at a later date.
If the pupil’s family does not have relatives near enough to be able to help in this way, the family
should appoint a Guardianship Agency to organize a guardian or host family. If necessary, the
School will contact a Guardianship Agency on the parents’ instruction.
When making their own guardianship arrangements we strongly advise parents to check
thoroughly that the accommodation is suitable. The guardian should be a responsible adult and
they, and any other adults residing in their household, should have undergone appropriate
checks. It is a parents’ responsibility to ensure that guardians have a satisfactory enhanced
disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Host families and guardians must be appointed by the pupil’s parents, or by an appointed
Guardianship Agency. Below we have provided a list of agencies that our parents have used
recently, with positive results.
Whilst parents will remain the first line of communication as far as matters of serious illness or
discipline are concerned, the role of the Guardian is an extremely important one. In particular
the School expects Guardians to fulfill the following key responsibilities:
1. Exeats & Half Terms Guardians will need to organize/provide accommodation if it is not possible for the pupil to return
home. It is not appropriate for a pupil to stay alone and without adult supervision in a hotel.
If necessary pupils in Year 9 and above may stay at school during Whole School Exeat
weekends; however, it is extremely beneficial for all pupils to get a break from school, staying
with family, guardians or friends.
For any pupil who has to stay at school an overnight charge is made to contribute to the cost of
food and activities. A trip or activity is usually organized and is compulsory for all pupils who
stay. Exeat charges are published on the Fees Schedule.
In addition, Guardians should ensure that travel to and from the school is arranged to the
satisfaction of both parents and the school. Given prior notice, the school can arrange taxis and
train tickets.
2. Parents’ Conferences These are important annual meetings at which the Headmaster addresses all Parents/Guardians
and pupils within a particular year group. Teachers and Tutors are available to discuss progress
and other important matters, such as subject choices and Higher Education. Where parents who
live overseas are unable to attend, it is recommended that Guardians do so in their place.
3. Administration During the course of any term there are usually a number of letters and invitations (e.g. to
plays, House events, concerts) sent to parents/guardians either by post, email, or via the pupils
themselves. To avoid delay, it may be appropriate for Guardians to deal with these
communications in consultation with the parents. If the school receives notification from
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parents, Guardians may be put on the school mailing list to receive their own copies of items of
information that are sent out by the school.
4. Illness In case of serious illness or injury to a pupil, it may be necessary for the Guardian to liaise
closely with the school Medical Staff and to act as a communication link with parents. In
addition, it is occasionally necessary for a pupil to spend a short time away from school
convalescing and the Guardian would need to make the necessary arrangements.
5. Disciplinary Matters If a pupil is excluded from school for disciplinary reasons, they need to be collected at short
notice. In these rare circumstances, the Guardian may need to take responsibility for travel
arrangements and accommodation. They may also need to be present at any relevant
disciplinary meetings with the Headmaster or Senior House Staff.
6. Other If parents authorise Guardians to take responsibility for their sons or daughters in additional
ways, or have issued the Guardian with a specific set of instructions outlining their
responsibilities in more detail, please ensure that the school has a copy of these.
House staff very much value the commitment, care and concern of Guardians and we hope that
Guardians will always feel welcome to attend both school and House events.
Please do not hesitate to contact the School if you have any queries or concerns regarding
Guardianship arrangements at Giggleswick.
AGENCIES It is not our policy to recommend Education Guardians to parents but the following table
provides a list of agencies currently or recently working with families of children at Giggleswick.
The list is alphabetical in order and all agencies will have local offices or host families in the area.
Agency Location Contact
Crown Guardians Bath
(South of England)
+44 (0)1225 423327
Gabbitas London
(& regions)
+44 (0)207 734 0161
Heritage Harrogate
(~1 hr away)
+44 (0)1423 520 126
01423 520 126
Quest Guardians
Dorset
(South of England)
+44 (0) 1202 882299
Study Links International Bradford
(~1 hr away)
+44 (0)1274 679 710 tel
01274 603 029 fax
For further information, including the variety of services on offer and costs, please contact these
agencies direct.
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HEALTH: MEDICAL POLICY
1. THE MEDICAL CENTREThe Medical Centre is staffed 24 hours a day in term time by qualified medical personnel (all of
whom are registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council). The Medical Centre is run
by the Senior Sister, under the supervision of the School Doctors, and they are responsible to
the Headmaster. Three other qualified nurses assist the Senior Sister. The Medical Centre
personnel treat all students during term time.
All pupils and staff, especially new pupils and employees, are made aware of the location of the
Medical Centre. The Medical Centre for the School is situated at Huntsman’s, opposite Brookside
and next to the school shop. The telephone number of the Medical Centre is 3084 (external
01729 893084).
Suitable accommodation is provided for the management and treatment of both in- and out-
patients within the Medical Centre.
a) Pupils in the Senior School must attend the Medical Centre for treatment for all illnesses
and members of staff must seek to ensure that pupils do so wherever appropriate.
b) The Medical Centre staff must examine all cases of sickness referred to them and record
the examination and treatment (if any) given in a Treatment Book and on an individual
pupil record card. Any further action taken or advised (e.g. to see a Doctor, or sent to
Hospital), must also be recorded.
c) Members of staff and pupils must follow any advice given by the Medical Centre staff.
d) If a boarding pupil is kept overnight in the Medical Centre for treatment, the Medical
Centre staff will notify the pupil’s Housemaster/Housemistress. When pupils are admitted
to the Medical Centre for illness/injury the Medical Centre staff will contact parents or
guardians as soon as is reasonable.
f) In the event of illness of a Senior School day pupil whilst at school the Medical Centre
staff will inform parents as soon as possible, and wherever possible and practical, pupils
should be taken home.
In the event of illness of a Junior School day pupil whilst at school the Head of the Junior
School’s PA will inform parents as soon as possible, and wherever possible and practical,
pupils should be taken home.
g) If a day pupil is unwell, they should not come into school and parents should contact
their family General Practitioner if necessary.
h) A daily Medical Centre report is produced for the senior school Headmaster and Deputy
Head, copies of which are posted, where appropriate, on the staff room noticeboards.
This report includes the names of all pupils who are designated ‘off games’ or activities.
1.1 Sister’s Surgery Times For all routine matters pupils should attend Sister's Surgery at the following times:
Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
0815 - 0840 0815 - 0840 0900 - 0930
1035 - 1105 1135 - 1330 1300 - 1330
1300 - 1430 1745 - 1900 1815 - 1845
1730 - 1900
The Medical Centre closes at 2200. Any pupil requiring attention after this time must see House
Staff, who will inform Sister.
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1.2 Visiting Sick Friends Pupils may visit a friend in the Medical Centre at the discretion of the Sister and the Doctor.
Pupils must ask permission to visit and should accept that the answer may be 'no'.
1.3 Discipline Pupils in the Medical Centre, either at a surgery as a visitor, or as an in-patient, must follow
Sister’s instructions.
1.4 Off Games Off Games Slips are given to a pupil by Sister if she considers that they are unfit for games. A
pupil who is put off games should show the slip to the member of staff taking their sport and
then go to do some work in the Sharpe Library.
The names of Junior School pupils put ‘off games’ will be notified to the Junior School and a list
put on the staff room noticeboard.
2. THE SCHOOL DOCTORSFull boarders and 5-night flexi boarders are registered through Townhead Surgery with the
School Doctors: Dr Hilary Moakes, Dr Ashley Davies or Dr Paul Harris.
Day pupils and 3 or 4-night flexi Boarders should remain registered with their family General
Practitioner.
During their first year, all pupils in Year 7 and above will have a medical examination carried out
by the School Doctors. The Senior Sister, Miss Fiona Hamilton, and her staff supervise health
care on a day-to-day basis. Dr Moakes, Dr Harris and Dr Davies attend the Medical Centre on a
regular basis. Arrangements are made where necessary for pupils to visit the Townhead Surgery
in Settle. If a pupil is ill and admitted to the Medical Centre, or injured in an accident then
parents or guardians will be informed.
A record of the height and weight of all pupils is made termly. In addition, a check is made of
visual acuity/colour blindness during their first year for all Junior School day pupils in Year 3 and
above.
During periods away from School if a boarder requires medical advice they may see another
doctor on a temporary basis. Please make sure that boarding pupils only re-register as
temporary residents – to avoid recall of the medical records.
If parents have any queries about health, or medical inquiries about their children, they should
get in touch directly with Sister at the Medical Centre: telephone 01729 893084.
2.1 Confidentiality Contact with a doctor is private and pupils do not have to explain to boarding or nursing staff
their reason for making a medical appointment.
In accordance with the school medical staff’s professional code of conduct, medical information
about pupils of all ages will remain confidential. However, there are occasions when the medical
staff may need to liaise with the Headmaster and/or Safeguarding Lead and/or other staff;
parents or guardians and some information may need to be passed on, ideally with the pupil’s
consent.
School medical staff will only breach a pupil’s confidentiality on the very rare occasion when they
have failed to persuade that pupil to give consent to divulge information which the medical staff
consider needs passing on to a relevant person in the pupil’s best interests, or for the protection
of the wider school community.
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2.2 Contacting the School Medical Officers Dr Moakes, Dr Harris and Dr Davies can be contacted by parents (either by telephone or in
person) about any specific problem that they have concerning their son or daughter.
Appointments can be made to meet the Doctors and they are available by telephone on weekday
mornings between 0830 and 0900 - Telephone number: + 00 44 (0)1729 822611.
2.3 Doctor's Surgery Times A Doctor's Surgery is held at the Medical Centre on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1330.
Senior School pupils, who have an appointment to see the doctor, receive an email at least 24
hours in advance and a reminder on the day via House Matrons.
A Catteral Matron will arrange appointments for Junior School boarders. They will be handed an
appointment slip on the day of their appointment by a Catteral Matron.
Pupils must be prompt for an appointment to see the Doctor. If they are unable to attend, they
should let Sister know as quickly as possible. Pupils must sit quietly in the waiting area until it is
their turn to see the Doctor.
Airedale, Wharfedale & Craven Clinical Commissioning Group are responsible for the provision of
medical cover out of hours between 1830 and 0800 by dialing 111. At weekends this is from
1830 (Friday) until 0800 (Monday).
3. OTHER SERVICES
3.1 Physiotherapy The school engages the services of Mrs L Middleton BSc (Hon) MCSP, ACPSEM, SR
Physiotherapist. She runs a clinic at the School Medical Centre once a week. For longer periods
of ongoing private treatment a charge is made to parents.
3.2 Counselling The school has a wide and supportive pastoral team, and pupils will always have access to them
as well as access to Medical Centre staff and the Independent Listeners.
The school also has a part-time Counsellor, Mo Theodosius (BA Oxon, PGCE, MSc), a registered
psychotherapist, experienced in working with families, children and young people. Referrals are
made via the Head of GJS, the Deputy Head or School Doctor. Appointments are managed via
the Senior Sister and take place in the Medical Centre.
3.3 Event Medical Services The school employs a private company, Event Medical Services, to provide emergency first aid treatment at most of the rugby and hockey fixtures and some other sporting events in the school calendar. The company provides an equipped vehicle with a paramedic and an emergency medicine nurse and they liaise with and assist the nurse on duty at the School Medical Centre.
3.4 Care of Teeth & Eyesight All pupils should register with a dentist at home and should visit the dentist during the
holidays on a regular basis. Routine dental treatment cannot normally be arranged at school.
If requested by parents, pupils from abroad can be registered privately with a local dentist. The
local dentists will deal with dental emergencies but only on a private basis.
Visual acuity is tested at the school medical examination which all new pupils have. Routine
assessment of spectacles should be undertaken during the school holidays. The local optician
will see boarding pupils who have an urgent problem with their eyesight or glasses.
3.5 Immunisation & Vaccinations a) Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Meningitis ACWY: even with modern treatment tetanus is
a very serious disease. Every term large numbers of children have accidents involving skin
wounds. Therefore, every pupil should have received a complete anti-tetanus course and such
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immunity should be maintained by booster doses at approximately ten-year intervals. All
pupils in Year 9 will be offered a combined vaccination for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio along
with one against Meningitis ACW135Y. An immunisation team delivers the vaccination
programme from the Area Health Authority and further information is sent to those concerned
as it becomes available during the school year. Any older day pupils or three to four night
flexi boarders who need to catch up with vaccinations should do so at their family GP surgery,
for full and five night flexi boarders this will be done via the School Medical Centre (see
consent form).
b) The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer is currently being
offered by the North Yorkshire Childhood Immunisation Service to all girls when they are in
Year 8. An information leaflet and consent form will be sent to those concerned.
c) Immunisation against certain infectious diseases (e.g. Hepatitis A and B, Rabies, Typhoid,
Yellow Fever) will be given routinely as health policies and travel arrangements dictate (see
consent form). A fee is usually payable for such vaccines and this is added to the school
account.
d) Immunisation against Influenza is carefully considered on an annual basis with particular
reference to the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre of the Public Health Laboratory
Service. The Department of Health and NHS England continue to roll out a vaccination
programme to eventually offer all school children aged 2 to 17 years a nasal flu vaccine. For
the next school year 2017-18, all 2 to 9 year olds will be eligible for the flu vaccination
through their GP. Delivery is likely to be mainly through schools but this will depend on local
commissioning arrangements. More information will follow when available.
e) Malaria prophylaxis is supplied for pupils travelling to countries where this is
recommended. This is not prescribed free under the NHS, and parents will therefore be
charged accordingly on the school account.
4. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM PARENTS/GUARDIANSThere are important documents that must be completed in full by parents and handed in on a
pupil’s first day.
All Senior School pupils and Junior School boarders and flexi boarders should hand the following
forms to Senior House Staff on the first day of term:
i) The Yellow School Medical History Card. (This card should be completed as fully as
possible. Detailed medical history is essential for medical care)
ii) Vaccination Programme Consent Form, including Pandemic Flu
iii) Medical Consent Form for Treatment
Junior School day pupils should bring the following documents and hand them in to the Head of
the Junior School’s PA on the first day of term:
i) Emergency Contact & Medical Data Form (this includes Medical Consent for Treatment)
ii) Pandemic Flu Consent Form
4.1 Infectious Diseases The Headmaster's permission must be obtained before a pupil returns to school if he/she has
been in contact with any infectious disease such as:
Chicken pox Diarrhoea German Measles Hepatitis
Influenza Measles Mumps SARS
Vomiting (e.g. Norovirus) Whooping Cough Ebola
This list is not exclusive; there may be other serious medical conditions that parents wish to
discuss with the School Doctors.
Following a bout of sickness or diarrhoea 36 hours should pass before a day pupil or flexi boarder
returns to school and they should refrain from swimming in the school pool following a bout of
diarrhoea.
Parents must inform Sister if their child has had any medical treatment while away from School.
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5. PROCEDURES FOR MANAGING MEDICATION5.1 Procedures for managing medication: Junior School (N-Y6) With the exception of asthma inhalers, Junior School pupils may not keep medication in their
possession, whether prescribed or over the counter, unless agreed with parents and medical
centre (e.g. Epipen).
Pupils requiring the administration of any medication (whether prescribed, over the counter
or homeopathic remedies) during the school day must bring the medicine in its original
dispensing packaging; a form, available from the Head’s PA must be completed by parents
and returned along with the medicine. This will be kept and dispensed by Catteral Matrons,
the Head’s PA or Early Years Staff as appropriate.
Parents sign consent forms for the administration of medication for ‘aches and pains’ ‘coughs
and colds’ and ‘upset stomachs’ (see Emergency Contact & Medical Data Form, which
includes Medical Consent for Treatment and is contained in the Junior School Parents’
Handbook). The Head’s PA will inform day parents of any administration of medicine to a
Junior School pupil from Y1 – Y6. Early Years staff will administer medicine and will inform
parents of Nursery and Reception children.
If pupils require significant medical treatment via Catteral Matrons or the Medical Centre,
contact with parents will be made by such parties. Minor bumps that do not need the
attention of Matrons or the medical centre must be logged in the accident book as for any
other accident/injury. The EYU staff will personally contact parents of pupils accessing the
Unit by telephone or at collection times regarding any injuries.
5.2 Procedures for managing medication: Senior School Pupils may not have prescribed medication in their possession without permission from the
School Medical Officers or the Medical Centre nurses and the agreement of Senior House
Staff.
Parents are asked to ensure that Senior House Staff are aware of courses of medication
prescribed by their home doctor. One possible exception to this is the contraceptive pill
where the issue of confidentiality must be respected; however, parents and pupils are
reminded that it is sensible good practice to inform the School Medical Officers about any
prescribed medication.
Medication bought without prescription (including herbal medicine): parents and pupils must
inform Senior House Staff if such medication is brought to school. Pupils should hand
medication of this nature to Senior House Staff or the Medical Centre nurses for supervised
dispensing.
Medication is usually dispensed from the School Medical Centre one dose at a time. Any
exceptions to this are at the discretion of Sister and include:
a) Antibiotics - Sixth Form pupils who are prescribed antibiotics are given the full course
of treatment and will be responsible for its safety and administration. Pupils below
the Sixth Form who are prescribed antibiotics are given one day’s supply of tablets at
a time until the course is completed.
b) Anti-inflammatory tablets – 6th Form pupils are given 2 days’ supply of medication at
a time. Pupils below the Sixth Form are given one day’s supply at a time.
c) There are other particular exceptions – such as a course of anti-malaria tablets - but
Senior House Staff and the Medical Centre nurses must always be informed of such
exceptions.
d) Any medication prescribed for pupils in Years 7 & 8 will be kept by the Catteral
Matrons and dispensed accordingly.
Long-term treatments, such as medication for asthma or allergies, are monitored by the
School Medical Officers, the Medical Centre nurses and Senior House Staff, but pupils will
normally be expected to take personal responsibility for such treatments.
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Senior House Staff, and in turn the School Medical Officers, must always be informed if pupils
bring homeopathic remedies and mineral supplements to school. Responsibility for the
safekeeping and dispensing of these treatments will be at the discretion of Senior House Staff
in consultation with the School Medical Officers.
Non-medical and quasi-medical preparations such as dietary supplements including protein
shakes and caffeine tablets are not permitted at Giggleswick without prior consultation with
the Medical Centre nurses and Senior House Staff.
5.3 Self-Medication
Self-medication is not normally appropriate for pupils in the Junior School.
Senior School pupils may only have medication in their possession with the permission of the
School Medical Centre staff and the agreement of the Senior House Staff (although there will be
exceptions to this when confidentiality must be respected). Unauthorised medicine will be
confiscated.
A pupil’s ability to self-medicate is assessed on their age and their competency. The School
Medical Centre staff must assess each case individually and check that the pupil is able to
understand in broad terms the nature and purpose of the treatment and to be able to weigh the
risks and benefits involved and the alternatives. The member of staff must be satisfied that the
pupil has retained the treatment information although the degree of understanding will vary with
the nature of the treatment. The pupil must sign a self-medication form at the commencement
of treatment.
5.4 Protein Supplements The School Medical Officers recommend that school athletes do not use “body building” protein
supplements. They can be harmful both in terms of the dangers of an excessive protein intake
but also because of the risk of ingesting toxic heavy metal constituents that have been
discovered in some of these products that can be purchased over the internet. The British
Nutrition Foundation who advise that an athlete’s protein needs can be met through a regular,
healthy varied diet supports this view.
6 PANDEMIC INFLUENZA In line with recommended practice the school has a contingency plan in place for a possible
future flu pandemic. The plan is continually reviewed and updated in consultation with the
Medical Officers. The main elements of the plan are as follows:
During a flu pandemic all non-essential meetings, away sports fixtures etc will be cancelled.
Pupils will be educated about ways to prevent the spread of viruses through PSHCEe/C4L
lessons and other means.
Wherever possible, infected pupils should be looked after at home to prevent transmission to
other pupils.
Pupils who have flu or those who have been in close contact with flu victims should not
return to school after holidays or Exeats until they are advised that they are no longer
infectious.
Pupils at school with symptoms of flu will be separated from other pupils and may be sent
home or to their guardians wherever possible.
In rare cases infected pupils may need to be admitted to hospital.
In exceptional circumstances the school may have to close (for example as a result of an
Environmental Health Office Directive or widespread illness of staff).
It is worth noting that during the 1957 pandemic 90% of children at boarding schools in the UK
developed flu but most schools still returned to normal within 4 weeks.
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The following advice is extracted from the UK Chief Medical Officer’s Contingency Plan
for Pandemic Flu and contains relevant information:
Personal and respiratory hygiene
People can reduce but not eliminate the risk of catching or spreading influenza during a
pandemic by:
Covering their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully – bagging and binning them.
Avoiding non-essential travel and large crowds whenever possible.
Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing their hands frequently with soap and
water to reduce the spread of the virus from their hands to their face, or to other people.
Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently, using a normal
cleaning product.
Making sure their children follow this advice.
If someone catches flu they should:
Stay at home and rest.
Take medicines such as aspirin, Ibuprofen or paracetamol to relieve the symptoms (following
the instructions provided with these medicines). Children under 16 should not be given
aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing aspirin.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Flu viruses change all the time. A vaccine closely matching the specific virus in a pandemic
will not be available for the first wave of the pandemic. However, the School Medical Officers
would like to be in a position to immunize as many pupils as possible as soon as it is made
available by the Department of Health. As such we would request that prior consent is given for
immunization of your child. Please see the vaccination consent form in the Parents’ Handbook.
Reviewed by: FEJ Hamilton RGN, Senior Sister
JR Mundell, Head of the Junior School
SL Williamson, Deputy Head
Review period: Annual
Updated: February and May 2017
Next review date: January 2018
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Pocket Money We ask parents to be modest with pocket money allowances. £50 a term should be ample for
any young pupil’s ordinary needs while at School. Older pupils may require a little more.
Pupils should not keep significant sums of money in their possession as this can be a temptation
to others and the School cannot accept responsibility for money that is not deposited with House
Staff. House Staff will look after pocket money, which can then be withdrawn on a daily basis.
The following banks have branches in Settle: Barclays, HSBC
The School and House Staff will not advance additional pocket money on credit. If parents know
that their children are going to require extra money for any purpose, they should send a cheque
to the House Staff who will credit the sum to the pupil's account and issue it only for that
purpose. Please ask for precise payment details from Senior House Staff.
Stationery and other equipment Basic stationery needs are provided by the School and can be obtained from the Bursary
throughout the term. Pupils should provide their own named pencil case, fountain pen and
ink/cartridges, pencils, pencil crayons, ruler and dictionary.
All pupils must have an appropriate waterproof school bag. School backpacks are available
from the School Shop. A waterproof bag is an essential item.
The Mathematics department recommends that Year 9 pupils have a basic scientific calculator
and the Lower Sixth Form studying Mathematics need a graphic calculator. The Head of
Mathematics will be happy to give advice. Both types of calculator are available through the
Mathematics department at a reasonable cost.
Information Technology The school provides networked computers across the campus for pupils to use at all times
throughout the day. Pupils in Year 9 and above may also choose to bring personal computers to
school for academic purposes. Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 10 require an iPad from the school’s
lease-purchase scheme. Pupils in L6 are required to bring to school a laptop for learning, either
from the school’s lease-purchase scheme or their own, as long as it meets the minimum
specification.
Pupils in Year 7 and above may choose to bring in their own smartphone, tablet computer or
laptop to support their study. The use of these devices is subject to the Giggleswick Digital Use
Agreement.
A wireless network is available across the campus. Wi-Fi access in Catteral House boarding
accommodation is restricted to common room areas.
Newspapers and Magazines Two daily newspapers and a very wide range of magazines and periodicals are available for all
pupils to read in the Sharpe Library. A daily newspaper is delivered to senior boarding houses.
Pupils, with their parents’ consent, may order through School, a newspaper from the
Newsagents, which will be delivered Monday to Saturday. The cost of this, plus a delivery
charge, is added to the School account.
Magazines can be obtained when pupils go into Settle or by subscription through the post. We
are concerned about the content of some magazines that can be obtained by young people and
urge parents to check the material before arranging for a postal subscription.
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Pets Pupils are not allowed to keep pets at school.
Pets, particularly dogs, are an important part of life for many families and are often included in
day-to-day activities such as walking children to and from the School, or visiting the playing
fields when matches are taking place. Members of staff who are resident on site may also choose
to own pets which therefore spend most of their time within the School boundaries.
While the school appreciates the positive attributes and values of pet ownership as an
educational experience, it also acknowledges that there may be some members of staff, pupils
and visitors to the School for whom contact with some pets can be stressful, frightening or may
even pose a threat to health where allergies may be involved.
In general, dogs must be kept on a lead and under close control at all times in the school
grounds.
It is the responsibility of all pet owners to ensure excrement is immediately cleared up and
disposed of by bagging and binning in the designated red dog waste bins located in the village.
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KEY SCHOOL EVENTS FOR PARENTS AND PUPILS
All of these dates are in the Red Book and on the website or Giggleswick App Calendar.
Parents’ Conferences: usually Exeats on Friday at 1330
There is one Parents’ Meeting for each year group each year. Pupils and parents are expected to
attend: Autumn: Upper Sixth and Lower Sixth
Spring: Year 11, Year 9 and Year 7 (not an exeat)
Summer: Year 8 (not an exeat) and Year 10
Venue: the Catteral Pavilion.
Please see the calendar for exact dates and times.
AUTUMN TERM
Singing and Speaking Competition: evening before Half Term break (1900)
This involves every pupil performing together with their House. The Houses are each given a
theme and have two weeks to choose songs and words to rehearse and then perform. It is a
very popular event, followed by a celebration in House before pupils and parents make their
journeys home for the Half Term break.
Venue: the Sports Hall
Tickets: are not issued but parents are asked to provide numbers of those attending to the
Richard Whiteley Theatre box office.
Remembrance Sunday:
The annual Service of Remembrance takes place at 1030 on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day
(11 November) each year. Families are welcome to join pupils as they honour former pupils and
the sacrifice of people of all nations who gave their lives, or who served in conflicts around the
world, in order to preserve peace and freedom. All are welcome to refreshments served in the
Memorial Library afterwards.
Venue: Chapel
Tickets: are not required
School Production: end of November
The major school drama or musical production takes place at the end of November.
Venue: The Richard Whiteley Theatre
Tickets: parents are given a priority period at the beginning of September for booking tickets;
these are available through the Richard Whiteley Theatre box office.
Music Concert: the last Wednesday of term
This concert takes place on the last Wednesday of term. It is an opportunity for some of the
music ensembles to perform in the Richard Whiteley Theatre. The ‘Not so Silent Night’ will be
staged as a one-off concert.
Venue: The Richard Whiteley Theatre
Tickets: parents are given a priority period in mid-October for booking tickets; these are
available through the Richard Whiteley Theatre box office.
Evening of Lessons and Carols: the last Thursday of term
An Evening of Lessons and Carols takes place on the last evening of term. This is an extremely
popular event for parents and the local community. Although it is a free event it has to be
ticketed because of the limited space in Chapel.
Venue: Chapel
Tickets: parents are given a priority period in mid-October for booking tickets; these are
available through the Richard Whiteley Theatre box office.
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Carol Service: morning of the last day of term
The Carol Service takes place at the end of term. All pupils are expected to be there and space
within the building is limited, so sadly we restrict attendance to parents of pupils in Year 7 and
the Upper Sixth form.
Venue: Chapel
Tickets: are available from the Richard Whiteley Theatre in mid-October
SPRING TERM
Junior Charity Ball: a Saturday evening in spring
This is an event for pupils in Years 8 to 11 organised by the senior girls of Carr House. All pupils
are welcome to attend this popular formal dinner dance, which raises money for a particular
charity each year.
Venue: the Dining Hall
Tickets: parents receive forms to complete if they wish to buy a ticket for their child
Scarrig: a Saturday afternoon in March
Scarrig is the School’s annual cross-country race which celebrated its centenary in 2008. All
pupils take part and every pupil’s performance counts towards their overall House score. Parents
are very welcome to come to support this major event and to join the pupils for hot chocolate
and chocolate bars at the presentation afterwards.
Venue: Top Pitch (the cricket field near Chapel)
Spring Concert: last evening of term
The majority of pupils are involved in this concert which has a classical and popular repertoire.
All pupils attend to support as the major ensembles (orchestra, concert band etc), choirs,
soloists and bands perform. Parents who attend may take their children home after the concert
ends at 2100.
Venue: The Sports Hall
Tickets: are available from the Richard Whiteley Theatre box office at spring half term
SUMMER TERM
Sports Day:
All parents are welcome to attend Sports Day to support their sons and daughters as they
compete for individual trophies and in inter-house competitions. Some events do take place in
the week beforehand but the main programme begins at apx 1300 and usually ends, after the
blue riband relay events and presentations at 1645.
Venue: Pape’s Field (playing fields below the Dining Hall)
Speech Day: Half Term Saturday
This is the day the School celebrates its Foundation and the achievements of its current pupils. It
begins with the service of Commemoration of Benefactors in the Chapel followed by
refreshments in each of the Houses. The Chairman of Governors and the Headmaster give
speeches before the Guest of Honour is invited to present awards to the prize winners.
Lunch is provided for all parents and pupils. The Upper Sixth Form and their parents receive
invitations to the Leavers’ Lunch in the Pavilion. In the afternoon a variety of events take place
showcasing the work of the pupils for example in Design and Art. There are also performances
by the Concert Band and Drama students. All pupils are involved until 1530 when the day
closes.
Venues: Chapel, Houses, Sports Hall & various
Tickets: this is a ticketed event and parents are asked to reply and request tickets from the
School Office by the published deadlines.
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Leavers’ Ball and Service: late June (dependent upon exams)
The Leavers’ Ball for pupils in the Upper Sixth and their parents takes place towards the end of
the examination period. The evening begins with a Chapel Service, devised by the Leavers and is
followed by a drinks reception in Houses.
The Ball itself is formal (black tie and evening dresses). The evening ends at 0100 when all
guests, including pupils, are expected to leave the school site.
Venues: Chapel, Houses and the Dining Hall
Tickets: go on sale in March and include a 3-course meal, drinks and entertainment.
The Gaggle:
This is a BIENNIAL event scheduled for 2018 and is a walk/run/cycle challenge through our local
countryside. All pupils take part choosing to undertake a short, medium or long route and
parents are welcome to join in too.
Venue: The Yorkshire Dales
Gigg2Gigg 3 Peaks Challenge (G2G3PC):
This is a BIENNIAL event that rotates with the Gaggle and so the next one is scheduled for 2019.
It is not a compulsory event but pupils, staff and parents are all invited to take part.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is a 24-mile walk which involves climbing the tallest mountains
of Yorkshire – Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. To make it even more of a challenge,
we start and end at Giggleswick - a round trip of 36 miles – making it the G2G3PC.
Venue: The Yorkshire Dales
The RWTheatre Box Office: www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt
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BOOKING TICKETS FOR SCHOOL EVENTS
Giggleswick holds a number of major events and performances throughout the course of an
academic year. Highlights include the Evenings of Music & Words for Christmas, the Inter-House
Singing & Speaking Competition and the annual School Productions. Seats are always in demand
for these events so we encourage you to book early. The Richard Whiteley Theatre box office
allocates tickets/seats for most school events both internal and external.
The table below details when and how to book for 2017 – 2018 events:
Event Date Internal
Events Open to Parents,
Guardians, Relatives
External Events Open to Parents,
Guardians, Relatives and
the General Public
When To Book Are Tickets Issued?
Saturday 21 October
19:00
Inter-House Singing & Speaking
Start of Autumn Term Tuesday 5 Sep 2017
NO
6 November (Giggleswick)
7 November (Leeds)
Shakespeare SchoolsFestival Production*#
(Year 9 & 10)
Macbeth
Start of Autumn Term Tuesday 5 Sep 2017
Giggleswick
NO Leeds
YES
29/30 November & 1/2 December
19:30
Senior School Production*
(Year 8 – U6)
Wendy and Peter Pan
Start of Autumn Term Tuesday 5 Sep 2017
YES
Events at the end of the autumn term to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.
Booking Opens Monday 23 October
YES
Booking Opens Monday 23 October
YES
Friday 15 December
11:00
End of Term Carol Service+^
(Parents of Y7 & U6 pupils)
Booking Opens Monday 23 October
YES
Friday 23 March
19:00
Annual Spring Concert
Half Term Spring Term 12 February 2018
NO
TBC Lower School Production
(Year 7 and 8)
Start of Summer Term Wednesday 18 April 2018
YES
Tickets/Seats for all events can be reserved online at www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt or by
telephoning +441729 893180. Where tickets are not issued, the numbers you provide help us
with the planning of the event.
*A priority booking period for parents operates for these events for two weeks after which
booking opens to the general public. During the priority booking period, please use the promo
code ‘giggles’ to access the online booking service.
#This performance is part of the national Shakespeare Schools Festival. Giggleswick will
perform at a professional venue alongside three other schools. Parents are encouraged to attend
this performance and support the whole festival. There will be an open dress rehearsal at school
before the final performance.
^These are extremely popular events and tickets are limited to four per family. Parents may
request additional tickets which will be allocated if and when space allows.
+Due to space limitations in the Chapel, the end of term Carol Service is usually open to parents
of Year 7 and U6 pupils only, and limited to four tickets per family.
Young Musician of the Year
The annual senior school Young Musician of the Year competition takes place in the Spring Term.
Parents are warmly encouraged to attend throughout the course of the whole day. The music
department will circulate full details of arrangements for this year in the weeks leading up to the competition. No tickets are required for this event.
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Informal Concerts/Music Scholars Concerts
The music department arranges various informal concerts throughout the course of the year.
These are unticketed events and performers often invite their own guests.
Speech Day & The Sir Douglas Glover Memorial Lecture
Arrangements for Speech Day and The Sir Douglas Glover Lecture are handled by the
Headmaster’s Office. Separate information is sent to parents as appropriate.
Rock Concert
The annual school rock concert takes place in the first half of the spring term. Parents are
warmly encouraged to attend but this event is not open to the public. Tickets are not required.
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PHOTOGRAPHY & PUBLICITY
Photography & filming at the School From time to time the School takes photographs, film and video footage of pupils for use in
prospectuses and other promotional materials, including the School’s website and App.
Photographs of pupils participating in school activities, or those who have achieved something
newsworthy may be sent to newspapers or magazines. Occasionally, school events are also
covered by local, regional or even national newspapers and television programmes and we would
make you aware if this were happening.
In line with the School’s Pupil Data Protection policy, photographs of pupils appearing on the
School’s website (except as part of a group) will not, under any circumstances, be
accompanied by their full names.
For all pupils entering the senior school, we assume that, unless we hear otherwise, we
have your permission to use images of your son or daughter in the ways described above. If you
would prefer that your child did not participate in any photographs or filming, please do let us
know.
Individual, House, team and whole school photographs are taken at intervals by commercial
companies and these are available for parents and pupils to buy.
Photography and recording by Parents During school events, fixtures and performances parents are usually welcome to take pictures of
their children. Occasionally copyright issues may prevent us from permitting the filming or
recording of some plays and concerts. In these instances an announcement will be made and a
statement will be placed in the programme.
Flash photography is not permitted during productions.
Please note that any images taken at school events are for individual family viewing and should
not be posted or distributed in any way, for example on social media websites such as
Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Facebook etc
Publicity following Public Examination Results Each year the school receives requests from local newspapers such as the Craven Herald,
Westmorland Gazette, Lancaster Guardian and the Yorkshire Post to publish details of individual
public examination results of pupils at school.
When published, the information usually takes the format of an alphabetical list containing a
pupil’s name, followed by the number of GCSE passes, or in the case of A/AS level, the pupil’s
name and a list of subject codes for those examinations that have been passed.
The lists are usually accompanied by a short paragraph which describes overall results at the
school but which might also highlight the successes and achievements of one or two named
individuals.
It is our usual practice to provide these details; however, should you or your son or daughter
prefer not to appear in the list and would rather not have their results published,
please contact the Director of External Relations and we will withdraw their name and
details.
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THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Details of the Giggleswick School Parents’ Association (GSPA) can be found on the Parent Web
section of the school website.
This contains details about the GSPA, the committee, events and more. Membership of the
Association is open to parents/guardians/families of pupils of Giggleswick Senior and Junior
Schools and all current members of the staff. All parents are automatically members of the
Parents Association.
The aims of the GSPA are:
To promote closer links between families of pupils and Giggleswick School
To organise social events for the benefit of families of pupils at Giggleswick School
To arrange events, from time to time, involving the wider Giggleswick School community
To provide public support to Giggleswick School in every way possible
To raise monies for projects which provide amenities which might otherwise not be funded
from Giggleswick School funds
To provide information to families about any of the foregoing Aims of the Association
Its aim is to provide a community for parents through its social events and activities while at the
same time raising funds for the benefit of the School and more directly its pupils. Income which
the GSPA raises is used to provide equipment and activities for pupils over and above that which
the school would be expected to provide from fees.
The GSPA also seeks to raise money for local and national charities through its larger events; it
has raised significant funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, among others.
Meetings of the members of the Parents Association are held throughout the term, as advertised
on the Parent Web section of the website; all parents are welcome to attend.
Parents are warmly welcomed to join in and enjoy the many activities that the association
organise over the school year.
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OLD GIGGLESWICKIAN CLUB
On leaving the School pupils join the wider Giggleswick alumni community as an Old
Giggleswickian. Currently there are about 5,000 Old Giggleswickians, or OGs, around the world.
They can be found on literally every continent and with experience in nearly every profession.
As an OG, pupils are members of a unique and invaluable international network of friends who
share a strong affinity with Giggleswick School and each other.
Each year, OGs receive the annual OG Magazine, Gigg:News, as well as access to
www.giggonline.com a bustling online alumni community. OGs who provide their email address
will also receive regular electronic updates Gigg:eNews. There are also large and very active OG
groups on both Facebook and LinkedIn for anyone to join.
A number of social and networking events are held each year to which all OGs are invited: for
example, there are currently annual dinners or social events in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Newcastle
and London, plus informal receptions in various locations in the UK, USA, Dubai and Hong Kong.
OGs are of course always welcome back at School but our special reunion is held every year in
June. “OG Day” is an opportunity for pupils and their families to return to Giggleswick, enjoy a
convivial lunch, sports, family activities and above all the opportunity to renew old
acquaintances. The day has become increasingly family-friendly with activities for young children
as well as adults.
There are also a number of annual sporting events, most notably organized by the thriving OG
Golfing Society (OGGS), as well as OG Rugby, Cricket and Hockey.
The OG Club is run by an enthusiastic volunteer committee of all ages, properly constituted, with
a new President elected each year; any OG can be proposed for membership of the committee.
The subscription for life membership of the Old Giggleswickian Club is incorporated into the
school fees. The club is managed in partnership with the School Development and Alumni Office.
Every three years the governors invite applications from members of the OG Club for the position
of ‘Young Governor’ to sit on the governing body. The Young Governor appointed is aged
between 23 and 28 and serves as a full and active member of the governing body for a period of
three years. This is a great opportunity for a young OG to experience the inner workings of a
complex organisation and to work with a number of highly experienced members of the
professional and business community.
For more information please contact Development, Jim Bellis, 01729 893123
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CAREERS ADVICE Careers Guidance Extensive Careers Guidance is available to every pupil at Giggleswick. This begins with guidance
about GCSE subject choices in Year 9 in Curriculum for Life (C4L) lessons and tutorials. The Head
of Careers also attends the Parent Conference to help advise parents about supporting their
children in making informed subject choices for GCSE study.
Pupils in Key Stage 4 have careers advice delivered through C4L (PSHCEe) lessons. This begins
in Year 10 and continues into Year 11, helping pupils make informed subject choices for the sixth
form. Lessons include looking at a variety of career options and related higher education choices,
which is coupled with study skills, CV writing and interview techniques.
The Cambridge Profile Aptitude Test is available to all Year 11 pupils and helps to assess each
pupil’s skill set and find careers suited to their skills. Each pupil takes a series of online tests that
comprise Verbal Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Arithmetic Calculation, Numerical and Spatial
Reasoning, Spelling, and Working Quickly and Accurately. The tests help to identify pupil’s
academic strengths and weaknesses, thinking and learning styles. The verbal reasoning tests are
available in other languages, enabling pupils to reveal their true potential in their mother tongue
and this can be compared with their results in the English test.
All pupils receive a copy of The Careers Directory and a Work Experience Guide. A team of
experienced interviewers hand over the pupil report during a 30-minute individual interview. A
range of potential future career opportunities is revealed and further research is needed to help
pupils make their own sixth form subject selection and develop their future careers/courses plans
using myCareersRoom, a facility for the pupil to access their Preview results online, and to carry
out research and record their findings. Pupils can use the information online to assist with CV
writing and Personal Statements for UCAS applications. An appropriate once-for-all payment for
this is charged to each pupil's account at the time.
Pupils joining the School in the lower sixth can take advantage of the Centigrade Programme,
which helps pupils choose their higher education and degree courses. The questionnaire takes
around 30 minutes and the results, when combined with a pupil’s examination results, produces
a workbook listing the most relevant higher education course, subject area and institution. As
well as the Centigrade report, each pupil receives a copy the Degree Course Descriptions. Details
of this programme are made available at the lower sixth parent conference. We also use a
research tool, alongside the UCAS search engine, called Unifrog. This system provides each pupil
with the opportunity to select different subject options, explore related courses and research
which aspects of university life are important to them, including total hours spent on the
university course, career pathways, starting salaries, exam based courses versus continuous
assessment, distance from home, sporting opportunities and Russell Group universities.
All pupils in the lower sixth complete a detailed CV. They receive guidance from their tutors and
external speakers. This is used initially in Careers Week, when pupils have a formal interview by
external interviewers. We then continue to develop these in Year 13 to help support those pupils
who want to apply for both the School Leavers Programme and Apprenticeships. This can include
completing a covering letter, targeted interview practice and looking at inbox exercises. We also
provide additional guidance for those pupils seeking to undertake a Gap Year looking at a range
of different providers and how they may enhance their future applications.
Pupils will also work with tutors to look at ways to enhance their super curriculum activities for
example through participation in DoE, Headstart courses and also MOOCs (Massive Open Online
Courses), if they are relevant to their subject area.
Full details of the COA scheme, together with information about the full careers programme at
the School, are available on request from Anne Coward, Head of Careers.
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Work Experience
Pupils in Year 11 and above are encouraged to undertake a period of work experience. For Year
11 this can take place in the autumn half-term or at the end of the GCSE examination period.
It is hoped that pupils will take a further week of work experience in the sixth form. The school
maintains a database of potential contacts in a variety of companies and professions, building on
links with parents and Old Giggleswickians.
Places are highly sought after, so pupils are advised to plan early and start discussing ideas with
their tutors so that the process of guiding them towards applying for suitable placements can
begin well in advance.
Anne Coward, Head of Careers
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A programme of clubs and activities available to pupils is published each term on the website and
in the Red Book.
The Arts The school encourages all pupils to participate in the performance and appreciation of Music,
Drama and the other expressive Arts and these subjects all feature within the curriculum in
Years 7 to 9. Some pupils may opt to continue with studies in certain of the Arts in Y9 in
preparation for GCSE and possibly AS/A level, but all young people can benefit greatly from
being encouraged to maintain some level of involvement either by actively participating, or as a
member of an audience. There is at least one drama production each year that is open to pupils
in each age range.
Opportunities are offered for visits to Theatres, Art Galleries, Concerts and our own professional
or informal Concerts or productions. Pupils are obliged to attend some of these events, which
are generally free to all pupils in the School. Parents and their friends are most welcome to
attend the school’s concerts and productions.
The Richard Whiteley Theatre has a programme of events, including cinema, lectures, plays and
concerts, many of which are open to pupils free of charge or at a student rate. Pupils are also
encouraged to take Speech & Drama lessons and examinations, or to involve themselves in
extra-curricular drama productions.
We are particularly keen to encourage pupils to take a personal interest in the aesthetic, visual
arts and in design. The Glover Art School and the Design Centre are open most evenings and
often throughout the weekend to offer pupils a chance to develop their own work and extend
their skills beyond the curriculum.
The Richard Whiteley Theatre The Richard Whiteley Theatre opened in 2010. This impressive facility was funded by former
pupil Richard Whiteley’s legacy to the school combined with the generous support of former
pupils, parents, staff and friends. The main aim of the Theatre is to bring high quality
entertainment and lectures to the Dales and to pupils of Giggleswick School. Tickets are sold to
the general public as well as pupils, parents and staff.
Please note the following points:
The Richard Whiteley Theatre box office allocates tickets for most School events, some of
which are open to the general public. Please read the ‘Booking tickets for School Events’
section for more information. A priority booking period of two weeks will be available to
parents for more popular events. This usually operates for two weeks.
Every pupil of Giggleswick School is entitled to a concessionary rate ticket at the price
advertised for the event, even when over the age of 18.
Tickets may be booked online or through the box office by telephone: 01729 893180.
Payment is by credit/debit card or cheque (payable to ‘Giggleswick School’) only
Tickets can be reserved but must be paid for within three working days prior to the
performance – otherwise they will be released for general sale
Latest information about productions and events is always available on the school website at
www.giggleswick.org/rwt and through weekly InTouch bulletins sent to all parents. The theatre
also produces an events guide three times a year which is widely circulated.
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Music: Instrumental and Singing Lessons If your son or daughter wishes to have instrumental tuition, please return the form, further
copies of which are available on Parents section of the website.
a) Instruments taught
Brass (trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba)
Guitar (classical, electric & bass)
Jazz Piano
Organ
Percussion/drum kit
Piano
Piano Accordion
Singing
Strings (cello, double bass, viola, violin)
Woodwind (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone)
b) Choice of Instrument
If undecided on a specific instrument, and in consultation with the Head of GJS
Music/Head of Instrumental Music, pupils may be offered an advisory lesson to determine
suitability for a particular instrument. In such cases an instrument will be supplied for
the pupil to use. Parents are asked to contact the department if this is required. There is
a separate trial lesson form available for parents of Junior School pupils wishing to
explore tuition in a particular instrument.
c) Availability of Instruments
There are 9 Pianos and the chapel organ available for practice. A number of other
instruments are available from school for hire (see below).
d) Instrumental Awards & Scholarships
The Music department offer scholarships and instrumental awards, which may include
free tuition on one or more instruments. This is dependent on the level of the award and
the grades that the pupil has achieved. A scholarship booklet is available from either the
Music department or the Admissions Office that provides further details with the criteria
for awards and assessment. The continuance of any Music award is, of course, conditional
on subsequent satisfactory progress.
e) Ensembles, Concerts and Workshops
There are regular opportunities for participation in workshops given by visiting soloists
and ensembles, as well as a flourishing concert series featuring players of international
stature.
All instrumentalists have many opportunities for playing in bands, orchestras, rock groups
and ensembles:
The Chapel Choir, normally about 45 strong, leads the school’s weekly worship in
Chapel and performs more secular material at the larger concerts throughout the year.
Schola Cantorum, sings a challenging, often unaccompanied repertoire and frequently
performs in prestigious venues such as Liverpool, Gloucester, St Paul’s and Durham
Cathedra.
The School Band has recently toured the Black Forest, Lake Geneva and Rhineland
Germany. The Band is available to undertake a number of engagements outside school
each year in a range of venues. The repertoire covers jazz standards, rock, pop and
classical works.
The Orchestra performs at the larger concerts throughout the year giving an
opportunity for players of all instruments and abilities to get together and play music
from a range of styles with the recent focus having been on the film scores of John
Williams. More experienced players have formed wind and string chamber groups with
the support of the music department staff.
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f) Terms and Conditions
1. Fees
Individual lessons are available in all instruments. Current rates are listed on the annual
Fees Schedule.
2. Choirs, Orchestra, Concert Band, Ensembles
As part of their tuition, pupils taking instrumental or singing lessons are expected to
participate where possible in appropriate musical groups.
3. Termination of Lessons
A half-term’s notice of the intention to discontinue lessons is required in writing to the
Head of Instrumental Music either in the first week of a new term or in the first week
after half-term. A half-term’s fees in lieu of notice are payable where notice is not given.
This is standard practice to ensure that the school honours its commitments to visiting
music teachers.
Failure to honour commitments outlined in this contract may result in lessons being
discontinued. It is not necessary to reapply for lessons at the start of the new academic
year; it will be assumed that lessons are still required until written notice is received.
4. Arrangement of Lesson Times
In Years 1 to 10, music lessons occurring during academic time will normally be arranged
on a rotating basis. Pupils are expected to excuse themselves from academic lessons at
least 48 hours in advance.
In Year 11 and the sixth form, lessons are normally arranged during private study
periods, or at non-academic times. Pupils must accept some responsibility for scheduling
lessons and must notify the Head of Instrumental Music, Laura Stott, if there is a known
reason why they will not be able to attend their next lesson. Every effort is made to
ensure a lesson is delivered on a weekly basis.
5. Hire of Instruments
Instruments may be hired from the school, subject to availability, during the early stages
of tuition. Parents are charged a termly fee (depending on the value of the instrument)
and are fully responsible for making good any loss or damage, whether occurring within
or outside the school. It is advisable to take out insurance for loss or accidental damage.
Rental can sometimes be organised from local suppliers.
6. Agreement to Practise
Pupils are expected to find time to practise their instrument between lessons, although it
is appreciated that this is not always easy to manage in such a busy environment. Pupils
are encouraged to organise their practice times in conjunction with the Head of
Instrumental Music.
Speech and Drama Private individual or small group Speech and Drama lessons are available, taught by Sue Butler
(for pupils in Years 7 and 8) and Barbara Cilgram (for pupils in Year 9 upwards). Lessons are
designed to provide rich and varied opportunities for personal and artistic development through
the media of speech, drama and oral communication.
Lessons encourage pupils to develop confidence in speaking and performance skills. Pupils are
given the opportunity to study voice, literature and theatre, including Shakespeare, mime and
improvisation.
Provision is made for pupils to take London College and LAMDA examinations. Whilst this is not
compulsory it does provide a goal to aim for and helps promote a sense of achievement.
Examinations usually take place in school and are available in a variety of subjects including:
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The Speaking of Verse and Prose
Acting – Solo, Duo and Group
Public Speaking
Reading for Performance
Mime and Improvisation
Lessons are given throughout each term. Many pupils opt for shared lessons, with one or two
preferring individual lessons. The fees for a term of weekly lessons are listed on the Fees
Schedule that is sent to parents annually.
Examination fees are extra and vary depending on the grade and will normally be added to the
school bill.
If you would like your child to receive Speech and Drama lessons please complete the form that
is sent to all new pupils and return it to school as soon as possible.
Parents are asked to note that half a term’s notice is required, addressed to Miss
Cilgram or Mrs Butler in writing, to terminate lessons.
Friday Afternoon (Year 9+) On Friday afternoons, all pupils in Years 9 and above take part in varied activities such as
training for the Giggleswick Certificate, the Combined Cadet Force, Outdoor Pursuits Leadership
or additional academic options.
All Year 9 pupils participate in the Giggleswick Certificate, a full programme of Outdoor Pursuits,
culminating in a two-day expedition in the summer term, which puts the skills they have learnt
to the test. Activities include hill walking and navigational skills, orienteering, rock-climbing,
caving, mountain biking and camp craft. There will be the opportunity to gain the National
Navigation Award Scheme Bronze Level Certificate plus the Hill Skills Award.
In Year 10 all pupils join the Combined Cadet Force Contingent. They train for the Army
Proficiency (APC) or RAF Part 1 Test. They are issued with CCF uniform but will need to
purchase boots and a brassard, which is issued in September. Both items are ordered by the
CCF and the cost added to the school bill. They are also required to purchase a CCF t-shirt,
which is available from the School Shop. All other uniform and specialist equipment needed by
cadets will be issued on loan by the Contingent and name labels should be sewn in; however,
please would parents note that if a cadet regularly fails to train with all of the issued items, the
cost of replacements will be added to the school bill.
The CCF training programme culminates with a week’s residential Camp. This takes place in the
final week of the summer term and all pupils in Year 10 are expected to attend. Activities that
take place during this week focus on developing the individual's leadership skills in a variety of
challenging and often original ways. Regular activities include command tasks, shooting,
overnight exercise, adventure training and parades. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is very
popular and many of the CCF activities can contribute towards both Silver and Gold levels.
In Year 11 pupils are able to choose between continuing and instructing with the CCF or acting
as an Outdoor Pursuits Assistant Instructor, with the potential to obtain a formal qualification.
They may also have the opportunity to participate in some of the academic enrichment or
volunteering activities listed below, subject to availability.
The Sixth Form, including new pupils, are able to choose between joining and instructing within
the CCF and working towards a level 2 BTEC in public services; becoming an Outdoor Pursuits
Assistant Instructor; Sports Coaching for Years 7 and 8 pupils leading to the CSLA award; Early
Years’ Assistant in the Junior School; swim coaching with Years 1 and 2; Textiles; Photography
and Nutrition.
We also have a volunteering option called Service at School (S@S) where pupils can be placed
locally, for two hours per week, to help out in the community. This can provide much valued help
to the local community as well as gaining the pupils valuable life and work experience.
Pupils may also opt to take MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses.
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Those pupils involved in the school production will opt for Drama and Music rehearsals. Music
scholars may practise during this time and, where appropriate, this time can be used for work
experience.
Combined Cadet Force In addition to the regular Friday afternoon training, the CCF offers many opportunities for further
activities: .22 and full-bore shooting, specialist military courses, flying/gliding days, kayaking
and other adventure training, and regular camps in the holidays, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
training and a BTEC qualification in Public Services.
Outdoor Pursuits The Outdoor Pursuits Department has had AALS (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
Scheme) status since 2004 and this was successfully renewed in 2017.
Under the leadership of trained and experienced supervising staff, small groups of pupils (with
parents' permission) are able to take part in Mountain Biking, Climbing – indoors on the school
climbing wall and outdoors at local crags – Kayaking, Mountaineering on Saturday games
afternoons throughout the year. Sunday or weekend trips are on offer, as well as holiday
expeditions, both in the UK and abroad. The department also provides opportunities for Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme expeditions and service.
Outdoor Clothing
The School takes the greatest care to ensure pupils' safety on these activities and parents will be
able to help by ensuring that their children have appropriate good quality clothing and footwear
that includes: warm trousers (not jeans), fleece, hat, gloves, waterproof jacket, waterproof
over-trousers and boots.
All Year 9 pupils must have a pair of ankle supporting walking boots and a waterproof
jacket (not their games tracksuit top).
Please note that pupils without the appropriate boots and waterproof jacket will be
required to purchase these at one of the local outdoor shops in Settle, under the
supervision of a member of the Outdoor Pursuits Staff and the cost of these essential
items will be added to the school bill.
The importance of a fully waterproof and windproof outer shell and warm clothing cannot be
over-emphasised. Trousers and fleece jackets/tops are essential items of equipment when on the
fells, as conditions can deteriorate rapidly. It is parents’ responsibility to provide these items.
Cutting corners on quality can jeopardise comfort and safety.
All other equipment, such as tents, sleeping bags and mats, rucksacks, maps, compass, food
rations, first aid kit, polythene survival bag, whistle etc. are provided by the school.
NB: These items of clothing are required by all Year 9 pupils for Friday afternoons. Year
10, 11 and Sixth Form entrants would need these items only if they:
Choose Outdoor Pursuits as a games option.
Assist with training juniors for Outdoor Pursuits (Fridays) or are actively involved in pursuit of
a Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Have other personal needs that take them on to the hills - e.g. Geography field trips etc.
Outdoor Activities
a) Mountain/Hill/Fell Walking/Scrambling
All pupils who go out on low level walks on the local hills with or without adult leaders are
given careful instructions about safety issues and emergency procedures. Clothing and
equipment, the use of map and compass are discussed and practised.
High-level hill-walking expeditions take place in the local area, the Lake District, Wales
and Scotland and are carried out under the aegis of the Outdoor Pursuits Department or
Combined Cadet Force as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The Op Department also run Scrambling trips and a Mountain Skill Course, which involves
the more technical aspects of mountain craft.
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b) Mountain Biking
All Year 9 pupils have an opportunity to try out this activity on the school bike trail or at
Gisburn Forest where bikes are provided.
Pupils who own their own cycles (provided they are in good working order) may
participate in further outings, which are supervised by staff either off school site or on the
bike trail.
Pupils are responsible for the maintenance of their own cycles and must always wear a
helmet when cycling around campus.
The following activities require a parent's or guardian's specific written permission for
a pupil to take part. Please complete and return the Outdoor Pursuits consent form
sent to all new pupils.
c) Rock Climbing/Mountaineering
All pupils receive instruction and practice in elementary rock climbing as part of the
Giggleswick Certificate Scheme.
Rock climbing is a games option on Saturday afternoon and there is also a mid-week
evening climbing club. There are occasional multi-pitch climbing trips to the Lake District
on a Saturday afternoon.
Pupils wishing to proceed to intermediate and advanced levels, including snow and ice
work, are trained in small groups on afternoons and at weekends. All who undertake
high-level expeditions at any time of year will have received instruction and practice in
the necessary techniques (e.g. use of ice axes, crampons, advanced rock-climbing etc.)
The OP Department runs an annual Winter Skills weekend to Scotland in January. All
technical equipment and most specialist clothing and boots for these trips can be
borrowed from the school’s OP Stores.
d) Caving
This is part of the Outdoor Pursuits department’s regular syllabus on Friday afternoons.
e) Kayaking
There is an active after school club enabling pupils from Year 7 and above to experience
kayaking. Those who are interested have the chance to develop their skills further as a
Saturday games options and can venture onto white water on Sunday trips organised by
the Outdoor Pursuits Department.
Overseas Expeditions:
The OP Department endeavors to run an Overseas Expedition at least every two years. Recent
locations have included the Italian Dolomites and French Alps. These trips are led by highly
qualified guides, who are hired externally and provide first class instruction. All technical
equipment is provided and certain items of specialist clothing (high quality waterproofs and
mountaineering boots) can be borrowed from the OP Stores.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme All pupils are encouraged to enroll on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Peter Keron,
Award Manager, will help pupils to take the initiative to arrange suitable courses and assessment
for the four sections of Service, Skills, Physical and Expedition at Silver and Gold level. The
Service and Expedition sections can be facilitated through either the Outdoor Pursuits
Department or via the CCF.
Reviewed by: NA Gemmell, Senior Master
Updated: June 2017
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GAMES AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES The school has extensive sporting facilities to offer a full range of activities. All pupils follow a
programme of games and compete regularly in Inter-House and Inter-School fixtures.
In Years 7 and 8 there is a structured PE lesson each week. This will teach and extend core skills
work. Activities will include: athletics, racquet sports, hockey and gymnastics. It will also
include aerobically-based sports focusing on health-related fitness activities such as: fitness
testing, strength and conditioning, cross country, aerobics and swimming.
In Years 7 to 11 the major inter-school activities for boys are rugby, rugby sevens, hockey,
cross-country, cricket and athletics. For girls in Years 7 to 11, the major inter-school activities
are hockey, netball, cross-country, rounders, tennis and athletics.
There is a busy fixtures list in all the above sports as well as programmes for golf, tennis,
basketball, squash, dance, badminton and swimming. Pupils are entered into trials at various
levels according to ability. The Games Department has a philosophy of driving excellence, whilst
still being fully inclusive and endeavouring to give all pupils the opportunity to play in fixtures at
an appropriate level. Pupils not involved in competitive fixtures, particularly on Saturday
afternoon will choose from a broad list of options to allow them to have regular games sessions.
Sixth form girls can opt for activities including: aerobics, athletics, badminton, girls’ cricket,
cross-country, golf, gym, hockey, netball, outdoor pursuits, rounders, girls’ rugby, squash,
swimming, dance and tennis. Sixth form boys can opt for activities including: athletics,
basketball, cricket, cross country, football, golf, boys’ hockey, outdoor pursuits, rugby, squash,
swimming and tennis.
A variety of sporting activities, some organised on a club basis, occur at convenient times during
the week. Talented and enthusiastic performers are encouraged to participate in these activities
and to apply to join the school’s Elite Sports Programme. Overseas sports tours take place in
major sports at regular times and some junior teams take part in tours in the UK.
All activities are coached by experienced and qualified staff and in some activities the skills of
qualified external coaches are utilised.
Safety Equipment All pupils in Years 7 to 11 are involved in contact sports: Football, Hockey and Rugby. While it is
school policy to reduce these risks through sound teaching and coaching methods, accidents do
sometimes happen and there is always the potential risk of injury. Ensuring that your sons and
daughters have the correct protective equipment can help to reduce the effects of contact
injuries.
In accordance with guidelines set down by the major sporting bodies, including the Rugby
Football Union & the English Hockey Association, and clear directives from the British Dental
Association (BDA), we strongly recommend the wearing of a custom made mouth guard for all
contact sports in practice sessions and games. Neither the school nor the BDA endorse the ‘boil
and bite’ style mouth guards.
A fitted mouth guard can take up to three weeks to make and deliver, so it may be in your best
interests to visit your family dentist early in the summer holidays. Pupils will have the
opportunity to have a fitting arranged for them with OPRO towards the end of each
school year.
Mouth guards should be checked annually to ensure that they still fit correctly.
All pupils playing Football and Hockey must wear a pair of shin pads during practice games and
matches. Shin pads are available in the School Shop.
Reviewed by: DJ Cook, Director of Sport
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GIGGLESWICK STUDENT UNION
All pupils in the Sixth Form are members of the Giggleswick Student Union (GSU), located in the
Dutton Centre, named after LP Dutton Esq - former Second Master (Deputy Head) and previous
Housemaster of both Nowell and Style. He taught at the school for many years.
The Centre is for the use of Sixth Form students and its aim is to provide a civilised area where
Sixth Formers may study, read, relax and socialise throughout the week in a pleasant and quiet
atmosphere. It provides a suitable location for Sixth Form Societies to meet, such as Poetry by
Heart and the Foreign Film Club. On Saturday evenings events or trips are often planned. A bar
operates under staff supervision. Only fully paid members are permitted to use the DC at the
weekends for specific events. An annual GSU Membership charge is levied in the autumn term
which is £30 for lower sixth student and £25 for upper sixth students.
The GSU is run by a committee of students under the presidency of a member of staff, known as
the Senior Treasurer, who is appointed by the Headmaster. The Committee comprises twelve
students (one upper sixth and one lower sixth member from each Senior House). House
representatives are responsible for promoting events in House, encouraging others to participate
and liaising between the Sixth Form and the committee. Other roles include Chairman, Junior
Treasurer, Bar Manager and Events Secretary, who along with the Senior Treasurer manage the
running of the GSU. The Committee retires half way through the summer term and is succeeded
by a Committee elected by ballot of the Sixth Form members.
The Committee is responsible for establishing the discipline and standards of the Centre and
under the supervision of the Senior Treasurer is able to caution members and also to expel them
from membership for a given period of time. All such decisions will be reported immediately to
the Senior Treasurer who may refer cases to the Headmaster for further discipline. The
Headmaster receives a copy of minutes of all meetings, which take place throughout the term, as
listed in the Red Book.
Opening times
Weekdays 0900 to 1900 (open and available for independent study)
Saturdays 0900 to 2230
Sundays 1130 to 2215
The bar is open on Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00
Alcohol Rations
The purpose of providing the bar facility on Saturdays is to give pupils the opportunity to have a
drink within a supervised environment on the school’s own premises.
Under the licence agreement, alcohol may only be served with food, therefore the Catering
department provide a buffet meal on Saturday evenings. Wine, beer, cider and soft drinks are
available and sixth formers are restricted to two alcoholic drinks (lower sixth) and three alcoholic
drinks (upper sixth).
The staff on duty have the right to refuse to serve any student and will report any cause for
concern to the member of staff on duty. An Upper Sixth former who has been for a meal in
Settle, will not be served that same evening in the bar. No pupil who is driving home may be
served any alcoholic drink at all.
Other facilities
Facilities are constantly reviewed and upgraded by the Committee. School network WiFi is
available should pupils wish to work on their own laptops and there is a study area with access to
networked computers.
There is a television, DVD player and X Box for use in evenings or at weekends. Music may be
played during breaks and lunchtime on weekdays and after lessons on Saturday. There is a Table
Football game, Table Tennis table and a coffee machine.
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PUPILS & ALCOHOL
Sixth Form pupils are permitted to drink alcohol as described in the Giggleswick Student
Union (DC) regulations (see separate entry).
There may also be occasions when staff and pupils are present together in a social situation.
At these times, Sixth Formers may join staff in having an alcoholic drink such as a glass of
wine or beer. The amount should not exceed the GSU limit of a Saturday evening and should
be taken with the knowledge and approval of Senior House Staff. The law must be obeyed.
No pupil below Sixth Form may be given an alcoholic drink.
PARTIES
If you plan to organise a party in term time, to celebrate a birthday for example, we ask you
to discuss arrangements with Senior House Staff in the first instance. This is particularly
important if the guest list would include full boarders.
We do recommend that where possible parties are inclusive and do not leave out only one or
two individuals, which can be divisive.
If a party is likely to involve large numbers it does require significant planning. Before any
invitations are issued we strongly recommend that you contact the Senior Master who has
significant experience of advising parents about making such arrangements. He would be
happy to talk through the planning process with you.
DINING OUT
It is a privilege for the Sixth Form to be able to seek permission to go out to a restaurant in
Settle on Saturday evenings; this includes the dining areas of public houses.
Sixth formers must be aware that it is against the law for someone to drink alcohol on licensed
premises, except where the child is 16 or 17 years old and accompanied by an adult. In this
case it is legal for them to drink, but not buy beer, wine and cider with a table meal.
In the first instance, approval must be sought, in good time, from the Senior Master.
Sixth Formers must state clearly who is going and to which restaurant (this excludes public
houses).
Alcohol may be consumed with the meal if appropriate.
The law must be obeyed and the Dutton Centre limited must not be exceeded.
The pupils must also tell Senior House Staff the time that they intend to leave and return.
Pupils will normally be expected to return by 2230 at the latest.
Permission is finally granted by the Senior Master to enable whole school monitoring.
A list of pupils going out will be recorded in the Dutton Centre bar book and they will only be
served with soft drinks that evening should they return to the Centre after their meal
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PUPILS and MOTOR VEHICLES
For reasons of pupil safety and because of the limited parking available at School, the School
only grants the privilege of using a motor vehicle to get to and from school to day pupils and
flexi boarders in the Sixth Form.
Sixth Form day pupils may be given permission to drive themselves to and from school;
however, boarders will only be granted permission in exceptional circumstances. There must be
a proven need for a boarder to have a motor vehicle at school.
Parents of the pupil concerned must give their approval in writing and seek formal permission
from the Senior Master. For security reasons the registration number and a description of the
vehicle must be included in this letter.
Pupils may only travel to school with a vehicle once formal written consent has been given by the
school.
The following rules and guidelines must be adhered to, or the privilege of having a vehicle at
school will be withdrawn:
1. Immediately upon arrival, the pupil MUST hand in all sets of keys to the vehicle to their
Housemaster or Housemistress.
2. The keys may only be collected again immediately prior to departure. Pupils must not
have a duplicate set of keys.
3. The vehicle MUST be parked in Style Car Park and under no circumstances should it be
driven onto the main school campus.
4. The vehicle should only be used for making journeys to and from school.
5. No other pupil is allowed as a passenger without the specific written permission of both
sets of parents for a specific journey. Blanket permission is not acceptable.
6. A signed document, confirming agreement with the above rules and guidelines, must be
completed and handed in to the Deputy Head before permission is granted and a vehicle
brought to school. This is to ensure that a pupil fully understands the responsibilities and
safety issues related to driving to and from school.
Please note: the School regrets that it cannot take responsibility for the security of the vehicle
and will not accept any liability for damage howsoever caused.
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
All pupils having instruction must be holders of a current Provisional Driving Licence.
Driving lessons may not be taken at any time which clashes with compulsory School
activities. This includes during Study periods and during Games.
A suitable time for lessons must be agreed and confirmed in advance with the pupil’s
Housemaster or Housemistress.
NA Gemmell, Senior Master
revised May 2017
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INFORMATION FROM THE BURSARY
To contact the Bursar, Mr Matthew Hodge, please telephone his secretary on 01729 893015.
Office hours are 0900 – 1700, or email him at: [email protected]
Payment of Accounts Parents are reminded that a payment of the account for School fees and expenses is due in full
on or before the first day of the next term, unless other arrangements have been agreed with
the Bursar. Interest is automatically charged on a weekly basis at the rate of 2% per month or
part thereof on all overdue accounts.
Parents are advised that our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. Please
see our bank details below. We also accept payment by cheque, made payable to
‘Giggleswick School’ or direct debit.
The School Bank details are as follows: -
Bank Address Barclays Bank, Settle Branch
P O Box no. 1, 49 High Street, Skipton, BD23 1DH
Bank Sort Code 20 78 42
Bank Account Name Giggleswick School
Bank Account Number 30890340
IBAN Number GB71 BARC 2078 4230 8903 40
Swift Code BARCGB22
Please always quote either the pupil name (surname and initials) or the invoice number as the
reference.
All options for the payment of school fees are available on the School website and parents should
refer to the website section admission/fees.
Deposits If a place is offered, a deposit is payable on acceptance. The deposit will be repaid by means of
a credit without interest against the final payment of fee extras or other sums due to the School
on leaving, unless the parent wishes to donate the deposit to the School. Until credited, it will
form part of the general funds of the School. Deposits should normally be paid by cheque or
bankers draft made payable to ‘Giggleswick School’.
Queries on Account If there are any queries about any item, please contact the Fees Officer on 01729 893015.
Pupil’s Personal Expenses Parents are asked not to request that items of personal expenditure be ‘put on the end of term
bill’. The necessary cash for such items as general travelling expenses (including university
visits), voluntary extra-curricular activities, such as trips, and visits to sporting events, should be
lodged with the Senior House Staff of their son or daughter.
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INSURANCES Public Legal Liability
The Governors, in their opinion, make adequate provision against their own and the School’s
legal liability for negligent acts of the Governors, staff and employees, or pupils, whilst on official
School duty, causing injury or damage to third parties. This cover does not extend to the legal
liability of pupils not on School duty for injury or damage sustained by third parties. Parents are
advised, if they have not already done so, to arrange private cover in respect of any negligence
on the part of their children involving injury or damage to third parties. Most household policies
offer this type of cover at relatively low cost.
Personal Accident Insurance
All pupils are covered within the fees under a Personal Accident Insurance Scheme operated
by the School’s insurers. It provides cover for all pupils in respect of accidents occurring whilst
on authorised School activities, including travel abroad. The policy provides for a death benefit
of £10,000 and permanent injury/disablement benefits of up to £1,000,000, depending on the
degree of injury/disablement sustained. It does not provide for the payment of a lump sum, or
weekly sums, in respect of ‘loss of school fees’, during periods of temporary injury/disablement.
It also does not cover pupils for private health care or legal expenses, and parents who require
this cover for their children should make their own arrangements.
Parents should note that the School arranges a group insurance policy, of which it is the “legal”
policyholder and parents are “member” policyholders. It does not act as an intermediary and
does not receive reimbursement over and above actual costs. In the event of a claim arising
under the Personal Accident, Personal Effects or Pupils’ Absence Insurance policies below, the
parents (as member policyholder(s)) will be responsible for dealing with all aspects of the claim,
and the School will not be involved at all.
Insurance and Pupils’ Absence Insurance
Details of any such policies available via the School will be made available to parents before the
beginning of each academic year.
Notice of Withdrawal from the School or change of boarding, flexi or day status
Parents are reminded that, if a pupil is to leave at the end of term, or to change status, notice
must be given to the Headmaster in writing by the first day of that term. Naturally, if asked, a
week to ten days' grace will be allowed so that discussions can take place with us. Unless such
notice is given, a full term’s fees are payable. It will, however, normally be assumed that pupils
in the Upper Sixth Form will leave at the end of their summer term.
Bursary
May 2017
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
The School has a comprehensive policy set out in a detailed document stating regulations,
procedures and responsibilities to cover our legal and other obligations for the Health and Safety
of employees and pupils. A copy of the full Health and Safety policy is available from the school
website.
Electrical Equipment in School Pupils are allowed to have the following personal electrical items in their study bedrooms:
mobile device chargers
one or two lamps (ideally with low wattage or LED bulbs)
shaver
personal music player
hair styling equipment (this must be unplugged when not in use)
computers may also be used in senior boarding house study bedrooms for academic
study only
fairy lights are permitted under the following criteria:
a. they must not be draped around curtains and should be carefully positioned to avoid
risk
b. they must also have a 9 or 12 volt transformer
c. 240v fairy lights are not permitted
Mini-refrigerators may only be used by pupils in single study bedrooms and they must be small
and kept clean.
Any wiring on any electrical equipment must be continuous from plug to equipment, visible, and
must not cause a trip hazard. The fuse must be commensurate with the power rating of the
appliance.
Electrical equipment must be kept appropriately ventilated and therefore not covered with paper
or textiles.
The following pieces of electrical equipment are not permitted in studies, study bedrooms, or
dormitories:
Televisions
Irons
Kettles, coffee or tea maker
Heaters, including fan heaters, electric blankets
Any sort of cooking equipment, including microwaves, rice boilers, smoothie makers
In House Common Room areas, there is usually a TV/DVD and a stereo system. Cooking is only
permitted in the House Kitchens, known as ‘Brews’. These usually contain a cooker/microwave,
kettle and toasters.
We are sure that you will appreciate that an increase in electrical equipment in School results in
a greater risk of fire. The School reserves the right to check pupils’ equipment if it is seen as
presenting a health and safety risk.
Any equipment found being used that is prohibited or any items being inappropriately used may
be confiscated by House Staff and must be taken home by the pupil concerned at the next
opportunity.
We would ask parents to check that their children's electrical equipment is covered for insurance
on a Personal Effects Policy, or that they make a decision as to whether they wish to take
advantage of the insurance scheme outlined in the section ‘Information from the Bursary’ earlier
in this booklet.
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Fire Safety and Aerosols etc Regular fire evacuation practices take place and all pupils must know the day and night time fire
drills.
Any aerosol sprays that are brought to school must be used appropriately and sensibly. Pupils
must not spray aerosols excessively and should avoid using them in the proximity of the fire
detection equipment in their rooms to avoid the risk of setting off the fire alarms. Aerosol use
should be limited to bath and shower rooms.
The burning of candles or incense and essential oils, or the possession of matches and lighters
etc are all prohibited by the school rules.
The School fire detection system is directly connected to the local fire station and an alarm
automatically results in a call out. A charge (minimum £50) will be levied on pupils’ accounts if
the Fire Brigade attends as a result of inappropriate behaviour. This sum goes towards the full
cost of any charge made by the Fire Brigade, which could be significant.
Reviewed by: MZ Hodge, Bursar
JI Waters, Health & Safety Advisor
I Richardson, Properties Manager & Fire Officer
Review period: Annual
Updated: May 2017
Next review date: March
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SCHOOL POLICIES
School policies are reviewed and updated regularly in the light of changes to regulatory
requirements and the publication of guidance and good practice advice from a range of sources
such as the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board, the Boarding Schools’ Association, and
the Independent Schools Inspectorate, as well as from the Department for Education.
The latest versions of the majority of the school’s policies are available to read or download from
the school’s website: www.giggleswick.org.uk
If you would like a printed version of any of these policy documents or there is further
information you require, please contact the Headmaster’s Office.
WHAT POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE?
Access Policy
Admissions Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Assessment & Reporting Policy
Behaviour Policy
Complaints Policy
Curriculum Policy
Data Protection
eSafety Acceptable Use
Educational Visits Policy
English as an Additional Language Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
First Aid Policy
Gifted and Talented Policy
Health & Safety Policy
Medical Policy
Pastoral Principles and Practice
PSHCEe Policy and Curriculum for Life Overview
Risk Assessment Policy
Safeguarding Policy (Child Protection) & Referral Form
School Rules & Regulations
Sex and Relationships Education Policy
Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy
Staff Code of Conduct
Visitors Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
The school’s Safer Recruitment Policy & Procedure is available on the Vacancies section of the website.
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CONDUCTING A SEARCH: POLICY & PROCEDURE
Living and working in the school community at Giggleswick is firmly based on mutual trust and
respect; however, there may be occasions when for the health or safety of the pupils
themselves, or of others, it may be necessary to conduct a search for a prohibited item such as
those listed in the school rules, examples of which are given below.
Any search should be conducted with sensitivity and in such a manner as to avoid
embarrassment or distress to pupils and where possible to respect their privacy. A search
should be preceded by an explanation of the reason for conducting a search and an opportunity
should be provided for any prohibited items to be handed over voluntarily.
What items are prohibited?
The school rules currently identify the following prohibited items:
Stolen items and counterfeit goods
Illegal or dangerous drugs, including alcohol and tobacco
Matches, lighters and cigarette papers and e-cigarettes, including refills
Solvents
Fireworks
Knives and weapons
Firearms, BB guns, laser pointers, explosives
Pornographic images
Any item that a member of staff might reasonably suspect has been or is likely to be
used to commit an offence, or to cause personal injury to, or damage to property of, any
person (including the pupil)
In addition the use and therefore the possession of the following items are prohibited:
Chewing gum
Aerosol sprays
Because of the potential damage to the environment or the risk of triggering a fire alarm that an
aerosol presents, these items may also be confiscated.
Who can conduct a search?
Any member of teaching, boarding or security staff who has reasonable grounds to suspect that
a pupil has a prohibited item in their possession may conduct a search with pupil consent and
co-operation. For example a pupil might be asked to empty the contents of their pockets or to
show someone the contents of a bag or locker.
If a pupil refuses consent, a search may still be undertaken if there are grounds to suspect
that a pupil is in possession of a prohibited item. In such circumstances two members of staff
should be present, so the assistance of a senior member of staff should be sought, either Senior
House Staff or the Deputy Head. If a pupil is being searched the member of staff conducting the
search should be of the same gender and ideally so would the other staff witness; however,
there is limited exception to this rule if there is reason to believe there is risk of serious harm
and it is not practicable to summon another member of staff. Outer clothing may be searched
but pupils should be asked to remove items first. This policy does not authorise an intimate
search or physical compulsion in removing clothing. If a pupil refuses to co-operate, parents or
the police would be called.
Where can a search take place?
A search without a pupil’s consent may only take place on school premises or anywhere that a
member of staff is in charge of a pupil, on a school trip for example.
Searching boarding accommodation
A general search to locate lost or stolen items in a boarding house may take place after prior
consultation with the Deputy Head or the Headmaster. The extent of any search should be proportionate to the value or risk factor of the item being sought.
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In the rare circumstances, where a search of boarding accommodation is deemed appropriate,
ideally the pupils should be present in their own rooms and invited to show the members of staff
the contents of bags and drawers. Members of the House Staff team should accompany each
other, or be accompanied by a House Senior as they undertake the search.
It is possible to conduct a search of a room without the pupil’s consent and without them being
present, for example if a pupil is away from school, but only if there are strong grounds to
suspect that a pupil is in possession of a prohibited item. Such a search should only be
undertaken by Senior House Staff following consultation with the Deputy Head or the
Headmaster.
Confiscation
School staff may seize any prohibited item found as a result of a search. They can also seize any
item, however found, which they consider harmful or detrimental to school discipline.
What happens to confiscated items?
Any item that is confiscated may be retained; disposed of; returned to parents at the next
available opportunity; or it may be given to the police. Confiscated items should be passed
directly to Senior House Staff or the Deputy Head or the Headmaster. The Deputy Head or the
Headmaster will decide the appropriate course of action in accordance with the latest DfE
guidance. Weapons and knives, controlled drugs, and extreme or child pornography must always
be handed over to the police as soon as possible.
Dealing with electronic devices
Where a member of staff conducts a search for an electronic device it may be retained and
passed to a member of Senior House Staff or the Deputy Head or the Headmaster who may
examine any data or files on it if they have good reason to do so. The member of staff must
reasonably suspect that the data or file has been, or could be, used to cause harm, to disrupt
teaching, or to break the school rules.
If inappropriate material is found on the device, it is up to the Deputy Head or the Headmaster
to decide whether the material should be deleted, retained as evidence (of a breach of school
discipline or a criminal offence) or whether it requires the involvement of an external agency.
Notifying parents
There is no legal requirement to inform parents before a search takes place, or to seek specific
consent but where alcohol, illegal drugs or potentially harmful substances are found, parents will
be informed as part of the school’s disciplinary procedures.
Record keeping
Although there is no requirement to keep a written record of a search, the Deputy Head will keep
a record of any search and its outcome in a disciplinary log.
Complaints
Any complaints by a pupil or parent about the way in which a search has been carried out should
be made following the school’s complaints procedure.
Reviewed by: Sarah L Williamson
Review period: Annual
Updated: May 2017
Next review date: February 2018 (at the Governor’s Pastoral & Boarding Committee)
Guidance:
Screening, searching and confiscation: advice for head teachers, staff and governing bodies (DfE
February 2014)
BSA Boarding Briefing Paper No 15 (September 2015)
Behaviour and Discipline in Schools: advice for headteachers and school staff (DfE January 2016)
DfE and ACPO drug guidance for schools (September 2015) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drugs-advice-for-schools
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SCHOOL UNIFORM & SIXTH FORM DRESS
All pupils are expected to be tidily dressed, to ensure that their clothing is in good order and to
keep their shoes clean. Day pupils must travel to school smartly dressed in full uniform.
High standards of dress and personal appearance are expected at all times as indicators of self-
discipline, self-respect, personal organisation and a positive attitude to learning. A member of
staff’s decision about whether any form of dress is acceptable is final. For persistent breaches of
the dress regulations a pupil will be placed in a lunchtime Deputy Head’s detention.
All clothes must be properly labelled.
YEARS 7 TO 11 Girls’ Dress: normal school wear in Years 7 to 11 consists of:
white poly-cotton revere collar blouse
the school’s grey pleated knee-length skirt
plain black opaque tights (white ankle socks may be worn in Summer)
the School blazer
the School’s plain black, or House V-necked pullover may be worn if required
Boys’ Dress: normal school wear for boys in Years 7 to 11 consists of:
a white long-sleeved, conventional, poly-cotton shirt
a School tie
the school’s mid-dark grey worsted trousers, with plain, simple black leather belt if necessary
grey or black socks
the School blazer
the School’s plain black or House V-neck pullover may be worn if required
THE SIXTH FORM The sixth form dress code is intended to ensure that all pupils dress in a smart, modest,
purposeful and business-like manner during the working day. A range of school-approved suits
that match these guidelines are available to buy via the school shop.
Subject to approval by the Headmaster, Deputy Head or House Staff, 6th Form dress consists of:
BOYS
a pale, plain or striped, long-sleeved, business-like poly-cotton shirt, tucked in
a school tie
a black, dark navy or dark charcoal plain two or three piece tailored suit
a plain coloured, simple V-neck pullover made from fine gauge knitwear. These should be
unpatterned; garish colours or unorthodox styles are not allowed
grey or black socks
GIRLS
a pale, plain or striped, business-like blouse that can be tucked in
a black, dark navy or dark charcoal plain tailored trouser suit or skirt suit
Skirts should be knee length and not excessively tight fitting. Trousers must be smart,
straight legged and tailored: not tight fitting, jeans-style, baggy, cropped, flared, bootleg or
hipsters
a plain coloured, simple V-neck pullover made from fine gauge knitwear. These should be
unpatterned; garish colours or unorthodox styles are not allowed
plain black or flesh-coloured tights
N.B the following items are not permitted:
Cardigans or vest tops
Cable knit or half zip jumpers, baggy or cropped jumpers
Pinafore dresses Items made of canvas, corduroy, or denim
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GENERAL Bags: all pupils must have a suitable waterproof school bag to carry books and equipment
between lessons. A school rucksack is available.
Coats and scarves: top coats must be smart, plain and waterproof. They may be black, dark
navy or dark grey. They should be at least three-quarter length and large enough and long
enough to be worn over a blazer or suit. No coats should have writing or fur trim on them. The
waterproof jacket stocked in the school shop can be used be used as a coat or for games. Only
official own House or School scarves may be worn with uniform.
Hair: hair must be clean, neat and of a natural colour. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed.
Girls’ hair, if shoulder length or longer, must be tied back neatly at the nape of the neck, away
from the face, and should remain tied back whilst in uniform and during all meals. Boys should
return to School at the start of term with their hair cut short enough to last 3 weeks. Boys
should be clean-shaven.
Jewellery: body piercing is not allowed. Only discreet and restrained jewellery is allowed: a
simple silver or gold chain may be worn (crucifixes and other religious symbols are acceptable).
A single, thin, silver or gold bracelet may also be worn, as may one plain, silver or gold ring.
Girls may wear earrings. If worn they should be of simple stud or small sleeper design and there
should be a maximum of one per ear, placed centrally in the lobe. No jewellery may be worn for
games, outdoor pursuits or CCF.
Make-up: nail varnish is not allowed. In Year 11 and below make-up should not be worn with
uniform or during the formal school day. In the 6th form make-up, if worn, must be subtle &
discreet.
Summer dress: 'shirt sleeve order' is permitted in summer (no blazer or pullover, tie optional)
but may not be worn in Settle or in Chapel. This will be announced by the Deputy Head.
Shirts and blouses: shirts & blouses should always be tucked in. Top buttons should always
be done up.
Shoes: sensible black polishable leather shoes should be worn. They must be monochrome.
Heels should be no more than 1½ inches high. In wintry conditions, wellington boots may be
worn.
Sports clothing and footwear: only approved sportswear may be worn for PE and games.
Pupils must wear the specified clothing for an activity as instructed by the member of staff in
charge. Only sports shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on Squash Courts or in the
Sports Hall; they may not be worn to and from those places. In general, sportswear should not
be worn in the dining room; however, if unavoidable, pupils should be wearing clean tracksuit
bottoms.
Formal wear: for specified formal occasions and for most Sunday morning Chapel Services
pupils in Years 7 to 11 wear school uniform. Pupils in the Sixth Form must wear a smart, black,
plain tailored suit of traditional style with a plain white long-sleeved, conventional, poly-cotton
shirt or blouse. Pupils in Year 11 have the option to wear one of the official black school suits,
available via the school shop on these occasions.
Smart casual wear: if the dress code is smart casual, pupils should wear a collared shirt or
blouse, and smart Chinos/jeans, skirt or dress. Shorts, leggings, hoodies and flip-flops are not
smart and shoulders and midriffs should be covered. On school trips, dress is usually smart
casual but pupils should follow specific instructions from the trip leader.
Casualwear: pupils in Y9 and above may wear casual clothes after 16:15 and all day Sunday.
Non-uniform clothes should be clean, tidy and in good repair and must meet with staff approval.
Clothing should be modest. Shoulders and midriffs should be covered in the dining hall.
SL Williamson, May 2017
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BOYS’ CLOTHING LIST
Some of these items apply to specific year groups (for 6th Form clothing in particular see
separate School Uniform & Dress code). NB: Games clothing for Sixth Form depends on
individual chosen sports. Necessary items for most sports are stocked in the School Shop.
Codes: = must be of the approved pattern and can only be purchased through the School Shop
* = asterisked articles are also available at a reasonable price in the School Shop
Number
required Code ITEM Year Group
UNIFORM
2 School ties All
1 School blazer Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of charcoal grey worsted trousers Y7 to 11
2 Plain V-necked pullovers (black or House colours) Y7 to 11
10 * White poly-cotton shirts Y7 to 11
8 * Pairs of plain grey socks Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of black polishable leather shoes All
1 * Waterproof coat (navy, dark grey or black: plain = no fur trim or writing)
All
1 School scarf All/optional
SPORTSWEAR
1 Fleece top All
1 Track suit bottoms (must be School design) All
1 Short-sleeved rugby shirt All
1 House Rugby shirt Y9 to U6th
1 Short-sleeved polo shirts (one black) All
1 Pair of black rugby shorts Y7 to 11
1 Pair of black football/hockey shorts Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of knee-length games socks (hooped) Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of white games socks (School pattern) Y7 to 11
1 Black swim short Y7 to 11
1 Swim cap Y7 to 11
1 * Pair of rugby boots/soccer boots with British Standard Kitemark studs
Y7 to 11
1 Pair of white non-marking sole trainers – (Indoor Use Only) Y7 to 11
1 Pair of white trainers (Outdoor Use Only) Y7 to 11
1 * Pair of shin pads Y7 to 11
1 Mouth-guard fitted by dentist (can be ordered via school) Y7 to 11
1 * Games clothing kit bag (60 x 80 cm) Y7 to 8
OPTIONAL SPORTSWEAR
1 Hooded top (must be School design) Optional
1 * Underskins (sports thermal) Optional
1 Waterproof sports jacket Optional
1 School sports holdall Teams/optional
1 Athletics/Gym vest Teams/optional
1 * Running spikes Optional
1 Water bottle Optional
1 Cricket hat Optional
2 Pairs of white cricket flannels Teams
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OPTIONAL SPORTSWEAR continued
1 White cricket shirt Teams
1 * Plain white V-necked sweater/slipover Teams
1 * Box Teams/optional
1 * Pair of cricket boots Teams/optional
1 Pair of Fives gloves Optional
Cricket bat; Hockey stick; Squash or Tennis or Badminton Racquets Optional
GENERAL
3 Vests Optional
10 Pairs of pants/boxer shorts All
2 Pairs of pyjamas Boarders
1 Dressing gown Boarders
1 Pair of slippers All
1 Hand towel (with tapes for hanging) All
3 Bath towels (with tapes for hanging) not Bath Sheets All
1 Sponge or flannel, and sponge bag (with toiletries) All
1 Hair comb All
1 Pair of nail scissors or clippers Boarders
OTHER ITEMS
Weekend/Casual/Smart Casual clothes All
1 Duvet (standard single) and two covers All
2 Pillowcases All
1 * Laundry bag, (pillow case size) for soiled items All
1 Alarm clock (battery operated) Boarders
1 * Tuck box with padlock/Trunk (can be ordered) Optional
1 Mug or cup and plate or bowl (for use in House) Y9 + Optional
1 * Briefcase/waterproof school bag (clearly named) All
1 Pencil case (a clear pencil case is required for public exams) All
1 * Umbrella Optional
1 * Overnight bag (for first night of term & Exeats) Boarders
1 Box of Cash's name tapes All
1 Calculator - Casio Scientific preferred Y7 to 11
1 Shoe cleaning kit All
OUTDOOR PURSUITS CLOTHES (Year 9) and CCF (Year 10) & those opting for OP/CCF
1 CCF T-shirt Y10 Essential
1 Waterproof jacket Y9 Essential
1 Waterproof over trousers Y9 Essential
1 Pair of warm trousers (not jeans) Y9
1 Fleece jacket or pullover Y9
1 * Warm headgear Y9
1 * Pair of gloves Y9
2 Pairs of warm socks (not nylon/sports socks) Y9
1 Pair of walking boots with ankle support Y9 Essential NOTES
1. To maximise the life of a blazer and to keep it looking very smart, it does need to be dry cleaned regularly.
2. All items of clothing must be suitable for mass-laundry and tumble-drying.
3. SHOES: These must be really strong; stout lace-up walking shoes are recommended.
4. A label must be attached to any keys with the name legibly marked on it.
5. Every article, including footwear must be marked with the pupil's name. Woven name-tapes must be used for all articles of
clothing. Garments must arrive clean and in good repair; clothing must fit and be named before pupils return. See separate
document about labelling items for School laundry. Name-tapes can be re-ordered through the Sewing Room.
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GIRLS’ CLOTHING LIST
School Uniform (some of these items apply to specific year groups; for 6th Form clothing in
particular see separate School Uniform & Dress code). NB: Games clothing for Sixth Form
depends on individual chosen sports. Necessary items for most sports are stocked by the School
Shop.
Codes: = must be of the approved pattern and can only be purchased through the School Shop
* = asterisked articles are also available at a reasonable price in the School Shop
Number required
Code ITEM Year Group
UNIFORM
1 School blazer Y7 to 11
2 Grey pleated skirts (must be knee length) Y7 to 11
2 Plain V-necked pullovers (black or House colours) Y7 to 11
8 * White open-necked, long or short sleeved poly-cotton
blouses or white poly-cotton shirts Y7 to 11
1 School tie Optional
10 * Pairs of black opaque tights Y7 to 11
10 Pairs of white socks (summer only) Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of black polishable leather shoes All
1 * Waterproof coat (navy, dark grey or black: plain = no fur trim or writing)
All
1 School scarf (optional) All/optional
SPORTSWEAR
1 Fleece top All
1 Track suit bottoms (must be School design) All
1 Short-sleeved polo shirt (black) All
1 Short-sleeved hockey shirt All
1 House Rugby shirt Y9 to U6th
1 * Pair black cycling shorts (cross-country and athletics) All/optional
1 Skort All
2 Pairs of knee-length games socks (hooped) Y7 to 11
2 Pairs of white games socks (School pattern) Y7 to 11
1 Swim suit Y7 to 11
1 Swim cap Y7 to 11
1 Pair of astro trainers Y7 to 11
1 Pair of white non-marking sole trainers – (Indoor Use Only) Y7 to 11
1 Pair of white trainers (Outdoor Use Only) Y7 to 11
1 * Pair of shin pads Y7 to 11
1 Mouth-guard fitted by dentist (can be ordered via school) Y7 to 11
1 Hockey stick Y7 to 11
1 * Games clothing kit bag (60 x 80 cm) Y7 to 8
OPTIONAL SPORTSWEAR
1 Hooded top (must be School design) Optional
1 Waterproof sports jacket Optional
1 * Underskins (sports thermal) Optional
1 Pair black lycra sports tights Optional
1 School sports holdall Teams/optional
1 Sports hat (Summer only) Optional
1 Water bottle Optional
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OPTIONAL SPORTSWEAR continued
1 White tennis/badminton skort Teams/optional
1 Astro glove Optional
1 Running vest Teams/optional
Squash or Tennis or Badminton Racquets as appropriate
GENERAL
4 Bras All
10 Pairs of cotton briefs All
2 Nightdresses or pairs of pyjamas Boarders
1 Dressing gown Boarders
1 Pair of slippers All
1 Hand towel (with tapes for hanging) All
3 Bath towels (with tapes for hanging) not Bath Sheets All
1 Sponge or flannel and sponge bag (with toiletries) All
1 Hair brush All
1 Pair of nail scissors or clippers Boarders
OTHER ITEMS
Weekend/Casual/Smart Casual clothes All
1 Duvet (standard single) and two covers All
2 Pillowcases All
1 * Laundry bag, (pillow case size) for soiled items All
1 Alarm clock (battery operated) Boarders
1 * Tuck box with padlock/Trunk (can be ordered) Optional
1 Mug or cup and plate or bowl (for use in House) Y9 + Optional
1 * Briefcase/waterproof school bag (clearly named) All
1 Pencil case (a clear pencil case is required for public exams) All
1 * Umbrella Optional
1 * Overnight bag (for first night of term & Exeats) Boarders
1 Box of Cash's name tapes All
1 Calculator - Casio Scientific preferred Y7 to 11
1 Shoe cleaning kit All
OUTDOOR PURSUITS CLOTHES (Year 9) and CCF (Year 10) & those opting for OP/CCF
1 CCF T-shirt Y10 Essential
1 Waterproof jacket Y9 Essential
1 Waterproof over trousers Y9 Essential
1 Pair of warm trousers (not jeans) Y9
1 Fleece jacket or pullover Y9
1 * Warm headgear Y9
1 * Pair of gloves Y9
2 Pairs of warm socks (not nylon/sports socks) Y9
1 Pair of walking boots with ankle support Y9 Essential
NOTES
1. To maximise the life of a blazer and to keep it looking very smart, it does need to be dry cleaned regularly.
2. All items of clothing must be suitable for mass-laundry and tumble-drying. 3. SHOES: These must be sensible with heels of not more than 1" high. 4. A label must be attached to any keys with the name legibly marked on it. 5. Every article, including footwear must be marked with the pupil's name. Woven name-tapes must be
used for all articles of clothing. Garments must arrive clean and in good repair; clothing must fit and be named before pupils return. See separate document about labelling items for School laundry. Name-tapes can be re-ordered through the Sewing Room.
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PURCHASING UNIFORM
School Shop
Telephone: +44 (0) 1729 824896 email: [email protected]
School uniform should be bought from the School Shop. The shop is situated at The Green, next
door to the Medical Centre.
The School Shop is run by F R Monkhouse and staffed by Mrs Susan Bellis.
Items of school uniform and approved sportswear can only be obtained at the School Shop or via
the online shop http://www.monkhouse.com. If you wish to collect the items from school, please
use the click and collect service.
Goods from the School Shop (other than small items) cannot be sent through the post. Payment
is required at the time of purchase and the preferred method of payment is credit or debit card.
Opening times During term time, the School Shop is open:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 13:00 and 14:45 and Saturday 12:00 to 13:00
At other times it is open by prior appointment with Mrs Bellis.
During the Summer Holidays 2017, appointments can be made at the School Shop emailing
[email protected] or calling 01729 824896 or 01729 893000.
Appointments on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 September 2017 are reserved for international/overseas boarders only.
Website Items can also be ordered on the Monkhouse website using the following link:
http://www.monkhouse.com/c/134/Giggleswick-School
Beginning of the autumn term
The Shop is always extremely busy at the beginning of term, so it would be helpful if as many
parents as possible make arrangements to visit at the end of the summer term, or during the
summer holidays.
SJ Bellis
School Shop Manager
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SECOND HAND UNIFORM EXCHANGE
We have a thriving second hand Uniform Exchange in Holywell Toft, the Headmaster’s House,
where you can buy good quality second-hand school uniform at low prices. We have a selection
of blazers, skirts (senior and junior school), jumpers (senior and junior school) and junior school
dresses, and a range of sports clothing for all seasons.
You can make an appointment to visit the exchange at a mutually convenient time by contacting
Ruth Turnbull on [email protected] or 01729 893000.
We welcome any current items of second hand uniform in good condition and you will receive
75% of the price we get for it, with the remaining 25% being used to support various projects
within the school. This year, the money has helped buy equipment for boarding houses, sports,
music, the CCF, academic departments and has also been used to support pupils on academic
trips.
Conditions
1. Clothes must be current, regulation uniform.
2. Clothes should be clean and in very good condition. Repaired or worn garments will not be
accepted.
3. The Uniform Exchange does not have the space to accept trousers, shirts, shoes, underwear,
tights or any sports kit that is not school uniform. Black and red games socks are
accepted, if in good condition. Please note that we no longer accept old style school
uniform as following:
duffle coats
3-in-1 junior school coat (replaced with integrated fleece coat)
white school sports kit
tracksuit tops with the half zips
thick black rugby shorts
girls black pleated gym skirts
4. Each item must be clearly labelled with the labels provided by us. Labels are available from
House Matrons, Reception or on request at Holywell Toft. Labels must be attached with
safety pins, not sewing pins.
5. If you wish to receive some money back from any sales, please put your name and address
with the clothes. Any money owing to will be paid by cheque or directly into a UK bank
account. Any items given without a name will be considered to be donations and all
proceeds will go back into the Uniform Exchange account to be used for the school.
6. When purchasing uniform, cheques are made payable to The Uniform Exchange.
7. We will price each item and the vendor will receive 75% of the sale price, the remainder to
be given to projects within the school. Accounts will be settled at regular intervals.
8. Clothes may be left with House Matrons or at Reception.
9. Any items considered unsuitable to be sold on will be disposed of.
RH Turnbull
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LAUNDRY & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS
All full Boarders’ laundry is done at the School. All dry clean items, for example, suits may be
sent to the Dry Cleaners via the School’s laundry room. Charges are currently £6.00 for a jacket
and £12.00 for a suit and this is added to the end of term bill. There are facilities for light
washing (not bedding and towels) for Sixth Formers in all Houses. Heavier items should go to
the School laundry.
Flexi boarders may access the facility to have sports clothing washed at school on days when
they are boarding. Bedding and towels may also be washed once a week. Other items of
uniform and clothing should return home to be washed.
ALL clothing must be suitable for mass laundry (washable at 40C) and tumble drying. All shirts
must be poly-cotton and NOT 100% cotton. We cannot be held responsible for any items of
clothing sent to the school laundry which do not comply with the above request.
Parents must ensure that all the pupils’ clothing is clean and named for the start of each term.
Named clothing ensures that items can be returned to the correct pupils. Name labels can be
ordered on line at:
http://www.wovina.com for both UK and overseas delivery
Pupils should not leave any clothing to be laundered at School at the end of term, unless their
main home is overseas.
A bottom sheet is provided, but pupils should provide their own duvets, pillows, duvet covers
and pillowcases and towels. A mattress topper is also a very useful additional item.
For pupils who live overseas, a bedding and towel pack is available to purchase in advance and
will be delivered to the pupil’s room ready for their arrival. The cost will be added to the school
bill. Please see the forms available on the Parents Web: Bedding & Towel Set Request Form
Pupils should bring coat hangers. Many like to bring their own crockery and cutlery for when
they make use of the cooking facilities in each House; however, each house is equipped with
some of these items. Posters, etc. are allowed on pin boards and are a good idea to brighten
their rooms.
If you have any questions about laundry services, please contact Mrs Catherine Webster,
Domestic Manager on 01729 893088 or email: [email protected]
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAMING CLOTHING
ALL possessions, including clothing, should be clearly named
Pillow Cases Open end of pillowcase
Duvets Open end of Duvet
Towels Narrow end
Socks
Bras
Shirts, Blazers )
Coats, Anoraks ) Inside back neck
Sports Kit )
Sports Kit Pants )
Trousers, Skirts )
Skorts, ) Inside waistband, at the centre back.
Swimming shorts )
Tracksuit bottoms )
Sports Kit ) Centre back of waistband
)
Sports Kit ) Centre back neck
)
Pillows and duvet should be labelled with marker pens or name labels.
We wash over 2,000 shirts, 2,000 pairs of socks, etc. each week and if ALL belongings are
named as instructed, it is a great help to the laundry and should reduce losses. It is also a
good idea to use a permanent marker to put names in tracksuits as well as name
tapes.
FOR OVERSEAS BOARDERS ONLY: A supply of name tapes should be sent to the Sewing Room
via House Matrons. Name tapes can be ordered on line at [email protected] both for UK and
overseas based families. Please contact Mrs Catherine Webster, the Domestic Manager:
[email protected] for further details.
For overseas pupils, additional new clothing bought during the term should be taken to the
Sewing Room to be named at once. Clothing purchased from the School Shop is sent to the
Sewing Room automatically.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents should be labelling as much clothing as possible at home. If pupils return
to school with substantial quantities of unnamed clothing, particularly non-uniform items, a
charge may be added to the end of term bill to cover the cost of the additional work incurred.
PLEASE DO NOT USE IRON ON LABELS
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