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Additional Info. Staffing, Absence etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

STAFFING LEVELS

In addition to the class teacher there are several well trained teaching assistants in the school. The Nursery classes each have three full time assistants and from Reception to Year 4 each class has its own assistant. Year 5 and 6 share a teaching assistant. The current full time, class based, adult to pupil ratio across the school is 7:1.

COLLECTING YOUR CHILD FROM SCHOOL

Please tell your child who is collecting him/her from school because any change in arrangements is upsetting and can lead to confusion . Please let us know of any change in arrangements so our staff can ensure your child is safe. Parents (including car drivers) should collect pupils from the covered area outside the main entrance to school, where a member of staff is on duty until 2.40 p.m.

NO NUTS

The school has a very strict policy of not permitting nuts on the school grounds.

LUNCH BOXES

The school aims to ensure children are eating healthy lunches. There are two breaks for eating. Sufficient cold food should be provided in the appropriate container to satisfy the individual's needs. The only liquid which should be brought into school is water. Chocolate and any products containing nuts are not to be included in lunch boxes.

SANDWICH BAR

The school now has its own sandwich bar called 'Zanzibar' which provides healthy sandwiches and fresh squeezed fruit juices. Details of the products on sale can be requested when applying to the school

REGISTRATION OF PUPILS

It assists the smooth running of each class if every child arrives punctually.
Please telephone to inform us of any temporary absence due to illness.

LONG TERM ABSENCES

Given the nature of the working environment in Tripoli many families need to leave during term time. If this is the case would you please inform the class teacher in advance. Please be reminded that an absence in excess of 10 days in any academic year should be discussed with the Head Teacher.

WHAT TO WEAR

The school has a school uniform for children from Reception to Year 6. It consists of a light blue polo shirt with the school logo and dark shorts/skorts/trousers. Year 7 have their own shirts and blouses. Uniforms are sold by the PTA and can be purchased directly from the school. Nursery children are not expected to wear uniform. There is no restriction on footwear other than children should not wear flip flops, crocs or light sandals.

The school has its own PE kit which is a white polo short and dark blue shorts. These can be purchased from the school and must be worn for all PE lessons. It is essential that children have appropriate footwear for PE lessons

The Nursery children do not have to wear PE kit or school uniform.

Please ensure ALL school clothing is labeled with your child's name

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Any concerns should be considered and dealt with in discussion between parents and the Head Teacher. All such concerns will be dealt with in a confidential manner.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is kept in the school medical room.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Further information regarding the school is available from the Head Teacher or through the school office on 00218 21 4772452 or via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Medical Info. & Child Care

CHILD CARE

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Parents are asked to complete a standard medical questionnaire before their child starts school: Additionally parents must inform the school, in writing, of any medical condition affecting their child. In the event of an emergency/ accident ambulance cover is provided by Carthage Assistance Clinic.

The school has a UK qualified nurse and several first aiders on site at all times and a medical room in case of illness or accident. We also keep basic medication in school to assist with minor ailments

THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989

Schools are obliged to record the names and addresses of all people who are parents of each child on roll. Matters related to the child's day to day life as a pupil at the school are the responsibility of the person with whom the child lives. It is the responsibility of the adult concerned to inform the school of any changes concerning parental responsibility arrangements for the child.
Reports on a child's progress will-be provided for the parent responsible for the child.

EMERGENCIES

On occasion we may need to contact you when your child is taken ill.
If you are at work, or otherwise away from home would you let the school know :-

a] Where we can contact either parent or
b] The name of a neighbour or relation who will collect your child and look after him/her in an emergency.

ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBERS

It is the responsibility of the parents of pupils at the British School to keep the school supplied with their home address, current telephone numbers of home and work, and, name and contact telephone number of the designated person who can be approached in an emergency, if neither parent can be contacted.

TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL

We suggest that parents of young children bring and collect their child for at least the first term. This makes your child feel more secure in the school environment and ensures there is an immediate discussion regarding teacher or parental concerns.

Extra-Curricular

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The After School Clubs vary from term to term, but currently include the following :- Dance, Choir, Drama, Parachute Games, Computers, Rugby, Netball, Yoga and Basketball. These are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm.

NEWSLETTER

To keep parents informed of school activities a Newsletter is issued every Thursday. Click here to read the most recent edition.

ANNUAL EVENTS

These include a Christmas Production, Carol Concerts, Autumn Fair, International Week, Summer Production and Sports Day.

Pupil Progress & Assessment

PUPIL'S PROGRESS AND ASSESSMENT

Throughout their schooling children are assessed by their teachers. Regular assessments are vital for the planned work to be appropriate and meaningful and to ensure each child's progress continues.

During the Autumn Term and Spring Term arrangements are made for a formal interview with parents so that their child's overall progress can be discussed. We also send an annual report home during the Summer term.

Parents should immediately contact the class teacher should any problem arise concerning their child's work or welfare at any time during the school year.

FOUNDATION STAGE - Baseline Assessment
YEAR 1 - Teacher Assessment
YEAR 2 - 6 - Standard Assessment Tests and Teacher Assessment
YEAR 7 - 9 - Teacher Assessment

HOMEWORK

Our policy ensures continuity and progression throughout the school. Children benefit from suitable well differentiated work. Our aim is that the children enjoy their time at home as they only get the chance to be children once! However, a small amount of homework will enable them to become more independent learners.

Foundation Stage
Reception children receive reading books to read at home.

Year 1 and 2
The children will read scheme reading books. These will be changed regularly.

Year 2
In addition the children will be given spellings to learn each week.

Years 3 and 4
Homework will include scheme reading books, an English activity, a weekly maths sheet, and a spelling list

Years 5 and 6
In addition our older juniors may receive an open ended topic assignment.

Year 7, 8 and 9 Each child will receive a homework timetable which covers a variety of subjects. Children will be expected to complete up to a maximum of 1 hours homework per night

BEHAVIOUR

The staff/pupil relationship we enjoy at the British School enables our children to develop a sense of social behavior naturally through individual responsibility and recognition of the needs and feelings of others. Our older children are encouraged to take on additional responsibilities. Discipline will be fair and simple. It will be based upon treating others as you would want to be treated yourself.

Personal & Social

PERSONAL, SOCIAL & HEALTH EDUCATION

Personal, Social & Health Education plays an important part in bringing relevance, breadth and balance to the curriculum. Cross-curricular themes contribute to personal and social development by promoting a sense of achievement; confidence and competence. They promote various personal qualities such as independence of mind, respect for the truth, persistence, flexibility and imagination. They encourage personal and social skills such as the ability to organise one's own work and activities, to make informed and relevant choices and to work both independently and co-operatively. Personal, Social & Health Education underpins the value that is placed on each individual and, together with the ethos of the school, positively affects the way we treat others and how we feel about ourselves.

MULTI-CULTURAL EDUCATION

Our integrated curriculum will include informed discussion of the multicultural nature of our society; about English as a world language and about literature; poetry and drama as world global concepts. We believe that our Multi-Cultural and Social and Personal Education policies are firmly interlinked and play an important role in all that we do in school.

ARABIC

Arabic is taught from Year 3 to Year 9

FRENCH

French is taught from Year 1 to Year 9

THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM

The National Curriculum consists of 10 subjects. The subjects are:

English	Geography
Mathematics	Design & Technology
Mathematics	History
Information and Communication Technology	Music
Art and Design	Physical Education

THE FOUR DISTINCT STAGES WITHIN THE SCHOOL:

Foundation Stage - 3 to 5 year olds

Key Stage 1 - 5 to 7 year olds

Key Stage 2 - 7 to 11 year olds

Key Stage 3 - 11-14 year olds

At the end of Key Stage 1 the majority of children will have attained level 2 in their SATs tests
At the end of Key Stage 2 the majority of children will have attained level 4 in their SATs tests