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Contents

Contents 4

What is special about Bishop’s Stortford College?

Location

Location6-7

College Proﬁle

7 College Proﬁle

Entry Procedures

4 What is special about 5 Bishop’s Stortford College?

8 Entry Procedures

6-7

Scholarships

9 Scholarships

Fees

Examination Results

10-11 Results Examination

Leavers’ Destinations

12-14 Leavers’ Destinations

Pre-Prep

10-11

Fees

15-16 Pre-Prep

10-11

Prep School

12-14

17 Prep School

12-14

Senior School

15-16

18 Senior School

15-16

Boarding

Boarding 18

International Students Pupils

18 Students International

Meals and Healthy Eating

Meals and19Healthy Eating

Medical Care

Governing Council

CONTACT DETAILS Bishop’s Stortford College, College 10 Maze Green Road, Road Bishop’s Stortford, Stortford Hertfordshire, CM23 2PJ 70 Web: www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org ge.orgPREP SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ForFOR pupils aged from ALL GENERAL7–13 ENQUIRIES Telephone: 01279 838607 Fax 01279 836570 Tel: 01279 838575 Fax: 01279 836570 Telephone: 01279 838575 Email: psadmissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org E: general.enquiry@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Email: general.enquiry@bishopsstortfordcollege.org 70 Admissions Ofﬁcer – Mrs Fiona Brett ADMISSIONS • For pupils• For aged 4–7 aged 4–7 PRE-PREP SCHOOL ADMISSIONS pupils org SENIOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Telephone: 01279 01279 838626 Fax 01279 838353 gh ForTel: pupils aged from 838626 13–18 Email: ppadmissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org E: ppadmissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Telephone: 01279 838604 Fax 01279 836570 Officer – Mrs Sally McGuiness Admissions Email: 2admissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org 3 Ofﬁcer

PREP SCHOOL ADMISSIONS For pupils aged 7–13 from 7–13 Telephone: 01279 838607 Fax 01279 836570 Email: psadmissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Admissions Officer Ofﬁcer – Mrs Fiona Brett SENIOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS For pupils aged 13–18 from 13–18 Telephone: 01279 838604 Fax 01279 836570 Email: admissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Admissions Officer Stanley Ofﬁcer – Mrs Christine Marie-Louise Gough

Admissions Ofﬁcer – Mrs Marie-Louise Gough

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Location Location Bishop’s Bishop’s Stortford Stortford is aisdelightful a delightful market market town town situated situated on on the the border border of Hertfordshire of Hertfordshire andand Essex. Essex. Conveniently Conveniently close close to Stansted to Stansted Airport Airport andand major major roadroad andand rail rail links, links, the the College College lies lies on the on the northern northern edge edge of the of the town’s town’s greenbelt. greenbelt. TheThe town town centre centre is a is5 aminute 5 minute walkwalk from from the the main main entrance. entrance.

Nearest station Nearest station Bishop’s Stortford – 1 –mile/1.6km away with frequent Bishop’s Stortford 1 mile away with frequent trains mile away with frequent trains to to trains toLiverpool London Liverpool (45 minutes), London Liverpool Street (45 minutes), Cambridge London Street (45Street minutes), Cambridge Cambridge (40and minutes) and Stansted Airport (10 minutes) minutes) and Stansted Airport minutes) (40(40 minutes) Stansted Airport (10(10 minutes) Nearest cities Nearest cities London (approx 37 miles/60km to the centre, 1 hour) London (approx 60km to the centre, 1 hour) 60km to the centre, 1 hour) Cambridge (27 miles/44km, 40 minutes) Cambridge (44km, 40 minutes) (44km, 40 minutes)

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Stansted Stansted Airport Airport Great Great Dunmow DunmowBraintree Braintree

Harlow Harlow

Nearest airports Nearest airports Stansted (7.5 miles/12km, 10 minutes) Stansted (12km, 10 minutes) (12km, 10 minutes) M40M40 Gatwick (71 miles/115km, hour 25 minutes) Gatwick (115km, 1 hour 25 minutes) (115km, 1 hour 251minutes) Heathrow (70 miles/112km, hour 15 minutes) Heathrow (112km, 1 hour 15 minutes) (112km, 1 hour 151minutes) M4 M4 Luton (43 miles/69km, 1 hour) Luton (69km, 1 hour) (69km, 1 hour) Main road routes Main road routes M25, M11M11 andand A10/A120 M25, A10/A120

Cambridge Cambridge

College Proﬁle

WHERE OUR PUPILS LIVE Day pupils come from a relatively wide area, stretching towards Stevenage to the west, the coast to the east, Cambridge to the north and Epping to the south.

KEY FACTS Founded in 1868 Christian, non-denominational Co-educational Boarding and day school 4 to 18 years of age Boarding from 7 years of age

The majority of our UK boarders come from Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex and London. Typically we have around 50 international boarders with us each year, the majority of whom are in the Senior School. We also have a number who join our Prep School, usually from the age of have of 10 10 or or 11. 11.In Inthe thepast pastfew fewyears, years,students pupils have joined us from 18 different countries.

yet small enough for pupils toknown, be known, Large enough to provide an exceptional range of opportunities… …yet small enough for pupils to be valued valued and nurtured. of opportunities… and nurtured.

BISHOP’S STORTFORD COLLEGE YEAR GROUPS Section of College and typical numbers

Age

Year Group Equivalent Year

National Curriculum

PRE-PREP (4–7 yrs)

4–5

Reception

120 pupils

5–6

Year 1

6–7

Year 2

PREP SCHOOL (7–13 yrs)

7–8

Lower Shell

Year 3

505 460 pupils Day pupils: 475 410 Full/Weekly and Flexi-boarders: 30 50

8–9

Upper Shell

Year 4

9–10

Form 1

Year 5

10–11

Form 2

Year 6

11–12

Lower 3rd

Year 7

12–13

Upper 3rd

Year 8

SENIOR SCHOOL (13–18 yrs)

13–14

Fourth Form

Year 9

600 pupils (250 in the Sixth Form) Day pupils: 425 Full/Weekly and Flexi-boarders: 175 175 Part-time boarders:

14–15

Lower 5th

Year 10

15–16

Upper 5th

Year 11

16–17

Lower 6th

Year 12

17–18

Upper 6th

Year 13

Pupils of all ages have excellent attitudes to learning and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and conﬁdence in all the activities offered by the school. They have a thirst for knowledge and participate whole heartedly. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

The 5 Step Entry Procedure We welcome you to visit Bishop's Stortford College as you consider our suitability for your child or children. You may wish to arrange an

2. ASSESSMENT MORNING – October prior to entry. Applicants will be considered after this stage if places

PRE-PREP MAIN ENTRY POINT: (4+ Reception)

1. APPLICATION The College Application Form needs to be be submitted submitted by by the endend of of the September prior to entry. the September prior to entry.

All children applying to join the Pre-Prep are informally teachers during a morning of activities. Working in small age, we are able to assess their readiness to benefit from education we offer. Following acceptance of a place, additional information relevant, from the playgroup/nursery. If places become available in Pre-Prep Years 1 and 2, we to come and spend the day with the class they would be academically and socially with the existing class.

PREP SCHOOL MAIN ENTRY POINTS: 7+, to 10+ and 11+ 7+ 11+ (Years 3 to 7)

2. ASSESSMENT – Entry Tests are held in January prior Literacy andverbal verbaland reasonong and Literacy skills, skills,mathematics mathematics, non-verbal 1. APPLICATION The College Application Form needs to be be submitted submitted by by the endend of the November prior to entry. of the November prior to entry.

SENIOR SCHOOL MAIN ENTRY POINT: 13+ (Year 9)

1. APPLICATION The College Application Form to bebesubmitted submitted needs to by by endthe of end November of the November prior to the prior to entry or for entry entry or for testing, early entry testing, by early by November November of Year 6. of Year 6.

SENIOR SCHOOL (SIXTH FORM) MAIN ENTRY POINT: 16+ (Year 12)

1. APPLICATION The College Application Form (completed by parents) and the Sixth Form Entry Form (completed by parents and students) need to be submitted by the beginning of the November prior to entry.

STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL PUPILS Please visit our website for specific speciﬁc entry procedure students. details for international pupils.

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Admission to the Prep School is based upon academic entry tests, an interview at the school and references and/ previous school. Social skills and the behaviour of selection process. Our selection process is designed to to benefit from our balanced and well-rounded apositive positive contribution life of the contribution towardstowards the life ofthe the school.

2. ASSESSMENT – Entry Tests are held in January prior English, Mathematics, Science and Non-Verbal Reasoning. after January if places are available. PRE-TEST - We also pre-test in January of Year 6 for 13+ available on the College website.

A School Report or Reference Reference will be requested requested from expected to take nine or ten school and pupils will be expected A, B or C (or numerical equivalent) in each subject.

2. ASSESSMENT – Entry Tests are held in October prior Offers will normally be conditional on the achievement • A minimum of either 7 grade 6 GCSEs or 3 grade 7s related) • At least a 6 grade in the GCSE (or subject for subject each A • A good disciplinary and attendance record.

HELP WITH PAYING FEES (TRANSFORMATIONAL BURSARIES) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS (BURSARIES) Transformational Bursaries are awarded according to need, based on means Financial Assistance is awarded according to need and is based on meansto the upper threshold for household income to qualify for an award, an you will need to provide, or, if you have any other queries about Financial

individual appointment by contacting the Admissions Ofﬁcer and/or attend one of our Open Mornings (usually held in the Autumn Term).

are available. assessed by one of our Reception groups, with others of a similar the type of structured day and will also be requested, where

3. OFFER Places Placesare arenormally normally offered offeredby byend the of end the October prior of the October to entry. prior to entry.

4. ACCEPTANCE 4. ACCEPTANCE Please complete the Our Acceptance Form Acceptance Form, will be sent with our which accompanies offer letter. Please our offer letter, complete and return and return it to us, it to us, together with together with the the Acceptance Fee. Acceptance Fee.

OFFER 3. OFFER Places are normally offered mid-February by Mid-February prior to entry. entry.

invite those who have applied joining to assess how they fit in

to entry. reading. and reading. reasoning merit which is assessed through or report from the candidate’s candidates is also part of the identify pupils who are able education to make a education andand are likely to make school.

SCHOLARSHIPS Through the Bishop’s Stortford College Scholarship Programme, we aim to foster and celebrate excellence. Special aptitudes: Art, Special aptitudes: Art, Music and Sport are very Music and Sport are very strong at Bishop’s Stortford strong at Bishop’s Stortford College. A special aptitude College. A special aptitude in any of these areas and/ in any of these areas will or Drama (for Senior School be taken into consideration, entry) will be taken into but will not replace the consideration, but will academic requirements for not replace the academic entry. requirements for entry. Scholarships are are awarded awarded Scholarships to candidates who show to candidates who show outstanding talent, based on on outstanding talent, based ability and potential. ability and potential.

Awards available 10+/Year 6 entry Academic Music

to entry. Applicants will be considered entry*. Guidance Guidance notes notes are are entry. your son or daughter’s current subjects and achieve Grade A*, subjects.

to entry. of: and 2 grade 6 GCSEs. for each A Level; Level;

3. OFFER OFFER Places are normally offered by Mid-February mid-February prior to entry. entry.

3. OFFER Places are normally offered Early early December prior to entry.

4. ACCEPTANCE ACCEPTANCE 4. Please completeForm the Our Acceptance Acceptance Form, will be sent with our which accompanies offer letter. Please our offer letter, complete and return and return it towith us, it to us, together together with the the Acceptance Fee. Acceptance Fee.

11+/Year 7 entry Academic Art Music Sport 13+/Year 9 entry Academic Art Music Sport Sixth Form entry Academic Art Music Sport

Details of the scholarship application criteria and timings are available from the website or our Admissions Officers. Ofﬁce.

testing and awarded to talented and deserving young people whose families cannot otherwise afford our fees. For an approximate guide testing. For an approximate guide to the upper threshold for household income to qualify for an award, an indication of the information indication of the information you will need to provide, or, if you have any other queries about Bursaries, please visit the College website. Assistance Awards, please do not hesitate to contact the Bursar’s Ofﬁce: 01279 838671 • bursary@bishopsstortfordcollege.org

School Fees - 2020 - 2021 Advance Fee Deposits (with effect from 1st September 2020)

Pre-Prep Reception PP1 PP2

Autumn Term Spring/Summer £3,136 £3,222 £3,182 £3,270 £3,197 £3,285

Prep School - Shell (Years 3 and 4) Day Weekly Boarding UK Full Boarding Overseas Full Boarding

Autumn Term Spring/Summer £4,842 £4,975 £7,453 £7,658 £7,532 £7,739 £7,870 £8,086

Prep School - F1, F2, L3 and U3 (Years 5 to 8) Day Weekly Boarding UK Full Boarding Overseas Full Boarding

Autumn Term Spring/Summer £5,427 £5,576 £8,091 £8,314 £8,173 £8,398 £8,512 £8,746

Senior School - 4th, L5 and U5 (Years 9 to 11) Autumn Term Spring/Summer Day £6,783 £6,970 2 day Part-time Boarding £8,436 £8,668 3 day Part-time Boarding £9,159 £9,411 Weekly Boarding £10,523 £10,812 UK Full Boarding £10,941 £11,242 Overseas Full Boarding £11,134 £11,440

Sixth Form - L6 and U6 (Years 12 to 13) Autumn Term Spring/Summer Day £6,844 £7,032 2 day Part-time Boarding £8,516 £8,750 3 day Part-time Boarding £9,253 £9,507 Weekly Boarding £10,639 £10,932 Full Boarding £11,079 £11,384 Overseas Boarding £11,310 £11,621

Flexi Boarding - Prep School only Per Week Autumn Term Spring/Summer Flexi - one night £72 £74 Flexi - two nights £124 £127 Flexi - three nights £186 £191 Flexi - four nights £248 £255 Termly Music Lessons (weekly half hour lesson) £200 Termly Musical Instrument Hire £54 Wraparound Care in the Pre-Prep* Per Day Early Stay from 7.45am - 8.20am £5.60 Late Stay (first session) up to 4.50pm £9.00 Late Stay (second session) up to 5.50pm £6.00 Late Stay (both sessions) £15.00 Wraparound Care in the Prep School* Per Day Early Stay from 7.45am - 8.20am £5.60 Shell Late Stay (first session) up to 5.00 pm £9.00 Shell Late Stay (second session) up to 6.00 pm £6.00 Shell Late Stay (both sessions) £15.00 *Limited places available, booking essential. Building Confidence for Life

Application Fee £100 Payable through the admissions portal and non-refundable. Payable at Acceptance Acceptance Fees

Pre-Prep £2,500

Additional Deposit (overseas boarders only)

n/a

Pre-Tested Pupils

n/a

Prep £2,500

Senior £2,500

£8,000 £11,000 n/a

£3,500

Extras The College reserves the right to retain the Acceptance Fee should the pupil not take up his or her place, except if the child fails to meet the conditions of offer or is unable to come to the College for medical reasons. Of the Acceptance Fee, £1000 will be retained against the final term’s extras and the remainder refunded on the first term’s account. We endeavour to keep extras to a minimum so that family budgeting is as straightforward as possible. For this reason, accommodation and laundry (for boarders), EAL/EFL (for international pupils), lunches, stationery and textbooks are all included in the fees, rather than charged as extras. Please note that due to the variety on offer, and their various charges, external examination fees are added on an individual basis to the fees for the term in which the examination is taken. Possible Other Charges Expeditions/overseas trips Charged at cost External examination fees Charged at cost

Payment options Fees are payable by direct debit unless advance payment is arranged through the College Finance Manager. The College will accept payment through Child Care Vouchers (CCVs) or the Government Tax Free Childcare (TFC) for allowable costs, which most usually are: • all of the fees in the year in which the child is 5 years old, • boarding up to the end of the year in which the child is 15 years old (12 for TFC), • wraparound care and after school sports in the Pre-Prep, • wraparound care in the Prep School where the schemes allow. A financial advisor will be able to give you the best advice on the purchase of the vouchers. If CCVs are used we will adjust your direct debit amounts given sufficient notice to do so.

Examination Results TOPLINE SUMMARY • • Bishop’s Stortford College is one of the top independent co-educational schools in the UK. • Typical results A Level above55% 55%A*-A A*-Agrades, grades,with withover over20% 20%ofofall allgrades gradesbeing beingA*, A*, around around 80% 80% • Typical A Levelatresults areare above A*-B grades and 100% pass rate. A*-B and 100% pass rate. • With the recent reforms in GCSEs and grades being awarded from 9-1, it is no longer possible to make year on • year Withcomparisons. recent reforms GCSEs and beingon awarded from 9-1, as andsoon theascancellation public 2018 in GCSE results willgrades be published the College website they become of available. examinations in 2020, it is not currently possible to make year on year comparisons. • At GCSE level, around a third of all grades are typically A* and two-thirds A*-A, with 100% of pupils 5 oramore • achieving In 2020, over third A*-C of all grades. subjects achieved the top grade of 9 against the England average of 6.3%*. 79% • In of subjects were grades 9-7. one third gained at least ten A*-A each, receiving the College’s 2017, out of awarded 114 pupils nearly prestigious Ten Club tie. • In 2020, out of 115 pupils, 49 gained at least ten A* - A or 9-7 grades, each receiving the College’s prestigious Ten club tie. A Level Results 2017 % A LevelA*Results 2020

A*-A %

A*-B %

A*-C

Pass rate %

24 35 A* A A*59- A A*84- B A*94- C Pass100 Rate % National average is 8.3 27% 34% 62% 86% 98% 100% National Average 8.9% (Ofqual) GCSE Results 2017

Excludes numerically GCSE Results 2020graded Maths GCSE A* % 9 A8% A*-A A*-C % Grade 7 % 9 - 7 9 -55 or more A*-C 9 - 4 Grades % 31% 26% 21% 79% 97% 100% 35 35 70 99 100

Mathematics GCSE 2017 94% of A pupils at leastresults 5 or higher and 8% achieved top grade in the new Mathematics 2020 Levelgained and GCSE summaries are also the available on9the College website. GCSE (compared with the national average of 3.5%).

Leavers’ Destinations 2018 A Level and GCSE results summaries will be published on the College website from the

In beginning 2019, 100%of of September our Sixth Form leavers achieved a place to study a degree of their choice, with 3 taking deferred entry. 2018. In the past 5 years, 25 students have gained places at Oxford or Cambridge to read subjects as diverse as Medicine, History, Veterinary Science, English and French, HSPS (Human, Social and Political Science), Engineering, Law with Spanish Law and Psychological and Behavioural Science. In 2017, 100% of our Sixth Form leavers achieved a place to study a degree of their choice, two later decided to take a Gap We also routinely have students who gain places at their chosen Art or Music specialist universities, and those who choose Year, one canoeing for Great Britain and another working in Australia. In the past 4 years, 20 students have gained places at to study outside the UK. Oxford or Cambridge to read subjects as diverse as Medicine, History, Veterinary Science, English and French, HSPS (Human, All students are encouraged to select theLaw nextwith stepSpanish that is Law mostand appropriate for them and that willScience. provide them with the Social and Political Science), Engineering, Psychological and Behavioural strongest platform for pursuing their chosen career path. We also routinely have students who gain places at their chosen art or music college and choose to study outside the UK.

Leavers’ Destinations

In All 2019: students are encouraged to select the next step that is most for them and will provide them to with the 79 strongest •appropriate 121 leavers headed to that 49 different universities study different courses platform for pursuing their chosen career path. • 55 (47%) secured a place at a top 20 university, including Law at Durham, Physics at Imperial College London and In 2017: Product Design and Technology at Loughborough • •

120 leavers headed to 44 different universities to study 87 different courses 75 (63%) secured a place at a top 25 university, including Engineering at Cambridge and Medicine at King’s College London

fulllist listof of2020 2018leavers’ leavers’destinations destinationswill willbe beavailable availableon onthe theCollege Collegewebsite websitefrom fromthe thebeginning beginningof ofSeptember September2020. 2018. AAfull

Pre-Prep

AIMS

KEY FACTS

We aim to give each child a happy, secure and purposeful start to their education by fostering enquiring minds through activities that promote an interest in, and responsibility for, the world around them. We provide a stimulating, nurturing learning environment and a balanced and relevant curriculum to: • help every child be a conﬁdent, adaptable member of the community

Head of Pre-Prep Pre-Prep Class size size Class Staff to pupil ratio Staff to pupil ratio First point of contact

Belinda Callow BEd Usually up up to to 20 22 Usually 1:11 1:10 Class Teacher

First point of contact SETTLING IN

Class Teacher

Starting school is a big step for children and we do all we can to ensure thatIN it is as smooth as possible for both children SETTLING and parents. Starting school is a big step for children and we do all we can A year before at the College, children agedchildren 3 and to ensure that starting it is as smooth as possible for both over have the opportunity of experiencing the school on our and parents. Messy Play Day, prior to the Assessments in October. Parents, A yeartheir before starting the College, children to aged 3 and with children, canatbook an appointment tour the over have the opportunity of experiencing the school on our school throughout the year. Messy Play Day, prior to the Assessments in October. Parents Before the beginning of the first term, a detailed joining with their children can book an appointment to tour the information pack is sent out well in advance and an Induction school throughout the year. Day is held towards the end of the Summer Term. There are curriculum early on inathe Autumnjoining Term Before the meetings beginningforofparents the ﬁrst term, detailed to provide relevant information theand curriculum and information pack is sent out well inabout advance an Induction learning journey. Day is held towards the end of the Summer Term. There are curriculum meetings for parents early on in the Autumn DAILY Term to ROUTINE provide relevant information about the curriculum 8.20am Children may come into the Pre-Prep and learning journey. Building from this time 8.30am Registration DAILY ROUTINE 10.15am Reception break – called Busy Bodies 8.20am Children may come into the Pre-Prep 10.30am Morning for Year Building break from this time1 and Year 2 12 noon Lunch, in the College Dining Hall 8.30am Registration 1.10pm Lunch play ends 3.00pm Home timebreak – called Busy Bodies 10.15am Reception There is no Saturday school for Pre-Prep children. 10.30am Morning break for Year 1 and Year 2

WRAPAROUND CARE

12 noon Lunch, in the College Dining Hall Early Stay from 7.45am – 8.20am 1.10pm Lunch play ends Late Stay (first session) up to 4.50pm Late Stay (second session) 3.00pm Home timeup to 6.00pm

We view our After School provision as extending There is no Saturday school for Pre-Prep children. There is opportunities, friendships and education for our children as they an Early Stay available, where the children are welcomed to learn new skills, master an art and develop their self esteem. play until school starts. We now also offer an ‘Early Stay’ service, subject to availability, to provide the opportunity for children to be booked into Early Stay from 7.45am - 8.20am, before the start of the Pre-Prep day, where children will enjoy a variety of activities.

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• enable every child to develop a love of learning • give children the chance to achieve their highest potential

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Early Years Foundation Stage: Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum encourages the children to explore and discover. It promotes the excellent strands of the National Curriculum but is not constrained by them, enabling children to be challenged and extended on their learning journey. The 7 strands; Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World and Expressive Arts and Design are studied and investigated through a topic-based theme. This enables the children to link ideas, embed their understanding and extend their knowledge. Children also have weekly Swimming, PE and Games lessons. The curriculum is delivered within and outside the classroom, with a dedicated weekly session within the Forest School, our speciﬁc, nurtured wild area. Access to a rich and stimulating curriculum and learning environment takes into account the uniqueness of every child and their interests. We consider our outdoor areas as much of a learning environment as the classroom and take full advantage of the wonderfully spacious grounds and facilities to enrich the children’s development. Our Forest School promotes problem-solving, collaboration and safe risk-taking. It allows the children to have hands-on experience and interaction developing an appreciation of the seasons, weather and the natural environment, as well as incorporating Language, Mathematics and Science concepts, and developing Expressive Arts and Physical Development.

Subjects from Year 1: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, RE, PSHE, Art, Design, Music and PE. All pupils beneﬁt from specialist teaching for ICT, Swimming, PE, Games and Music.

Every encounter and interaction is a learning opportunity. Our children have an insatiable appetite to learn, participate, develop and apply their skills. The breadth of our curriculum ignites and inspires the imagination of every child and allows us to ‘tap’ into the interests of the children and scaffold their learning. Every child receives individual attention to meet individual needs. Pupils are provided with work that can appropriately challenge their ability and stage of learning. There is a Learning Support Teaching Assistant who provides additional support to embed particular concepts and skills, as well as challenging those pupils who are ready to extend particular areas of understanding and knowledge.

PROGRESSION THROUGH PRE-PREP AND INTO THE PREP SCHOOL Mrs Brooks, Head of Shell (Years 3 and 4), alongside Mr Toleman, the Prep School, MissCallow Callowhold hold a Toleman,Head PrepofSchool Head, andand Miss meeting in December for parents of our Year 2 children where the next phase of the children’s education is discussed. This aids the smooth transition into Shell. To assist the transition further, Year 3 teachers spend time in the Summer Term, working alongside the Year 2 teachers.

Further speciﬁc information on the various aspects of the curriculum and activities within the Pre-Prep can also be found on our website.

ACTIVITIES, TRIPS AND VISITORS Breadth and balance lie at the heart of the education we offer. The children enjoy regular trips to enhance their learning and provide ‘real’ experiences. Our trips are planned around the children’s learning experiences. We often welcome parents and visitors to Pre-Prep to talk about their jobs, cultures, faiths and experiences. Pupils from the Senior and Prep School work with the children on a regular basis. The Pre-Prep children really enjoy this opportunity to interact with the older pupils.

PASTORAL CARE We regard our school as a team that works in partnership with the children and parents, to foster each child’s wellbeing.

MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS At the beginning of each Autumn Term there is an opportunity to meet with your child’s new Class Teacher and Classroom Assistant. Assessment is an on-going process throughout the year that informs teachers of the next stage of development and learning. Written reports are sent home at the end of each term. Parent consultations are held in November and March, and there is a workshare afternoon in the Summer Term. There will be many other opportunities for you to share your child’s achievements and progress throughout the school year, including plays, concerts, displays, trips and Sports Day.

AFTER SCHOOL PROVISION See Wraparound Care includes ‘Stay and Play’, as well Our after school provision as speciﬁc such as Musical Theatre, Football, Our after activities school provision includes ‘StayBallet, and Play’, as Gymnastics and Tennis. well as specific activities such as Musical Theatre, Ballet, Football, Gymnastics and Tennis.

Pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) make excellent progress from their starting points. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

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DAILY ROUTINE

KEY FACTS

7.55am–8.10am 7.55am–8.10am 8.10am 8.10am 8.20am 8.20am 8.30am 8.30am 8.55am 10.50am 8.55am 12.20pm 10.50am 1.25pm 12.20pm 3.20pm 1.25pm 3.20pm-6.00pm 3.20pm 5.00pm 3.20-5.00pm 5.30pm

Head of the Prep School Bill Toleman BA, MSc, FRGS, FRSA Class size

Usually up of to 22 20 Maximum

Staff to pupil ratio

1:10

First point of contact

Form Tutor

AIMS AIMS

An all-round education is offered with the aim of producing An all-round education is offered and the aim is to produce happy, confident children who have a positive attitude to happy, conﬁdent children with a good, positive attitude to work, to life and towards their community. Pupils are strongly work, to life and to other people: they are strongly encouraged encouraged to be self-aware and develop an awareness of to develop an awareness of the needs of all whom they meet. the needs others. We aim for good academic results and work naturally takes priority. However, plenty of time is devoted to sport, music, drama and many other activities with high standards achieved in all these areas.

Boarders’ breakfast breakfast Boarders’ Children may may arrive arrive in in the the Shell Shell play play Children ground from this time ground from this time Registration Registration Assembly Assembly Lessons begin Morningbegin break Lessons Lunch in break the College Dining Hall Morning Lunch break ends Lunch in the College Dining Hall Home time for day pupils Lunch break ends Optional ‘late stay’ Monday - Friday Home time for day pupils* Boarders return to House Optional stay’ Dinner for‘late boarders

5.00pm Boarders‘late return to House In Shell there is optional stay’ Monday - Friday. On Saturday, Shell pupils finish at 12.25pm, 5.30pm Dinner for boarders so there is no late stay provision. *On Saturdays, Shell pupils ﬁnish at 12.30pm On Wednesdays, Shell pupils may ﬁnish after lunch at 1.30pm. However, most pupils stay on to take part in a series of activities.

SHELL: 7–9 YEAR OLDS (YEARS 3–4) SETTLING IN Starting in Shell is a new experience for all the children, whether they are moving up from the College Pre-Prep or, like around 20 children each year, joining from another school. Great emphasis is placed on helping all the children to settle in. An Induction Day is held towards the end of the Summer Term to begin this process.

DAILY ORGANISATION DAILY ORGANISATION Shell pupils enjoy the security of being taught for most of each day by their Form Tutor in their own classroom. They also enjoy the expertise of specialist teachers for several areas of the curriculum, which helps to develop a growing sense of independence. Pupils are allocated to a League: Canterbury, Durham, Worcester and York, which nurtures a sense of healthy competition each term.

ACADEMIC ORGANISATION AND CURRICULUM ACADEMIC ORGANISATION AND The Shell curriculum is varied and encourages pupils to enjoy CURRICULUM

learning whilst discovering and developing their knowledge The Shell curriculum is varied and encourages pupils to enjoy and understanding. learning whilst discovering and developing their knowledge and understanding.

Lower Shell (Year 3) Lower Shell (Year 3)

Upper Shell (Year 4) Upper Shell (Year 4)

3 forms 3 forms Unstreamed Unstreamed

3 forms 3 forms Unstreamed Unstreamed Sets for Mathematics

The following subjects are taught by the class teachers: The following subjects are taught by the class teachers: Design & Technology, English (including at least one session Design & Technology, English (including at least one session in the library), Geography, History, Mathematics, Science in the library), Geography, History, Mathematics, Science and Personal, Social & Health Education. and Personal, Social & Health Education. The broader curriculum of Art, Music, Drama, Sport and RE The broaderby curriculum Art, Music, Sport are are taught specialist of teachers. ICTDrama, is taught by and the RE Lower taught by specialist teachers. ICT is taught by the Lower Shell Shell teachers; in Upper Shell it is taught as a specialist subject. teachers; in Upper Shell it is taught as a specialist subject. Building Conﬁdencefor forLife life Building Confidence

Prep School (Shell continued) Prep School (Shell continued) ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

On Wednesday afternoons, there is a series of activities On Wednesday afternoons, thereare is school-based a series of activities which pupils can take part in. Some activities which pupils can take part in. Some are school-based activities such as cooking, football and cycling awareness; others are such as cooking, and include cycling archery, awareness; are at a local outdoorfootball centre and rockothers climbing at a local outdoor centre and include archery, rock climbing and canoeing. and canoeing. A wide variety of trips are also organised during the year to A wide variety of trips taught are alsoand organised during the year to reinforce the subjects allow children ﬁrst-hand reinforce the subjects taught and allow children ﬁrst-hand experiences and interaction with specialists. experiences and interaction with specialists.

PASTORAL CARE PASTORAL CARE

The Form Teacher will be responsible for the academic and The Formwelfare Teacherofwill responsible for the academic and pastoral yourbechild. Additionally each year group pastoral welfare of your child. Additionally each year group has a Teaching Assistant and a Head of Year. has a Teaching Assistant and a Head of Year.

MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS

A wide range of measures is used to gain a full picture of each A wide progress range of in measures is used to or gain full picture of each child’s all aspects of his hera development. child’s progress in all aspects of his or her development. A full report is written once a year for every pupil. In the A full terms reportais‘statistical’ written once a year for every pupil. In the other or Tutor report is compiled which other terms a ‘statistical’ or Tutor report is compiled which provides information about a pupil’s progress in each subject, provides information about a pupil’s in each subject, effort grades and a comment by the progress Form Tutor. effort grades and a comment by the Form Tutor.

9 TO 13 YEAR OLDS (YEARS 5–8) 9 TO 13 YEAR OLDS (YEARS 5–8) SETTLING IN SETTLING IN

Great emphasis is placed on helping new children to settle Great emphasis is placed settle in: every new pupil is givenona helping Shadownew whochildren ensures to that the in: every new pupil is given a Shadow who ensures that newcomer gets to the right place at the right time andthe is newcomer gets to the place at the right and is properly equipped! Our right experience is that after time two weeks, properly equipped! Our experience is that after twomoving weeks, new children no longer need a Shadow and are new children no longer need a Shadow and are moving conﬁdently around the College. conﬁdently around the College.

DAILY ORGANISATION DAILY ORGANISATION

The daily timetable is designed to give breadth and balance The daily timetable is designed to give breadth balance to the week. Following School Assembly, Houseand Assemblies to the week. Following School Assembly, House Assemblies or Tutor Assemblies there are ﬁve teaching periods each or Tutor (Monday Assemblies there are ﬁve teaching periods each morning to Saturday). morning (Monday to Saturday). After lunch, Period 6 involves priority time for some activities, After lunch, Period 6 involves time for some activities, opportunities for personal andpriority social education, completion of opportunities for personal and social education, completion of outstanding work and discussion time. outstanding work and discussion time. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons: team Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons: team games, with representative matches played against other games, with representative matches played against other schools on Wednesdays and Saturdays. schools on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons: Activities sessions for Tuesday andForm Thursday afternoons: Activities Form 1 and 2. Thursday afternoon: Activitysessions session for for Form 1 and Form 2. Thursday afternoon: Activity session for Lower and Upper Third. Lower and Upper Third.

DAILY ROUTINE DAILY ROUTINE

7.55am – 8.10am Boarders’ breakfast 7.55am – 8.10am 8.10am Boarders’ Boarders’breakfast breakfast 8.10am All pupils may in class class 8.10am Allpupils pupils may may arrive arrive in 8.10am All arrive in classfrom this from this time time from this time 8.20am Registration Registration 8.20am Registration 8.35am Assembly 8.35am Assembly 8.35am Assembly 8.55am Lessons begin 8.55am Lessons begin 10.50am Morningbegin break 8.55am Lessons 10.50am Morning break 12.30pm Lunch in the College Dining Hall 10.50am Morning break 1.25pm Lunchinbreak ends Dining Hall 12.30pm Lunch the College 12.30pm Lunch in the College Dining Hall 3.20pm Afternoon 1.25pm Lunch breakbreak ends 1.25pm Lunch 5.00pm Homebreak time ends for day pupils* 3.20pm Afternoon break 5.00pm to 6.00pm Afternoon Optional ‘late-stay’ Monday, Tuesday 3.20pm break 5.00pm Home time for day and Thursday. (4pmpupils* - 6pm Wednesday 5.00pm Home time for day pupils* and 4.30pm 6pmapart Friday). 5.00 to 6.00pm Optional late -stay from 5.00 to 6.00pm Optional late stay apart from NO ‘late-stay’ onSaturdays Saturday. Wednesdays and Wednesdays and Saturdays 5.30pm Dinnerfor forboarders boarders 5.30pm Dinner 6.00pm Supervised prep for boarders 5.30pm Dinner for boarders 6.00pm Supervised prep for boarders 7.30pm End of prepprep timefor boarders 6.00pm Supervised 7.30pm End of prep time *On Wednesdays, Form 1 onwards finish at 4pm, after games, 7.30pm End of prep time *On finishes at 3.00pm. OnOn Wednesdays, our if notSaturdays, involved school in a representative match. Fridays, they *On Saturdays, school finishes at 3.00pm. On Wednesdays, 9finish to 12 olds finish 4.00pm, after if not involvedour in atyear 4.30 pm. Onat Saturdays, theygames, finish at 3pm. 9 to 12 year olds finish at 4.00pm, after games, if not involved in a representative match and on Fridays school finishes at 4.30pm. a representative match and on Fridays school finishes at 4.30pm.

ACADEMIC ORGANISATION AND ACADEMIC ORGANISATION AND CURRICULUM CURRICULUM

Our academic structure is designed to enable us to cater for Our academic structure is designed to enable the social and academic needs of each child. us to cater for the social and academic needs of each child.

Form 1 (Yr 5) Form 1 (Yr 5) 3 forms 3 forms Form 2 (Yr 6) Form 2 (Yr 6) 4 forms 4 forms Lower Third (Yr 7) & Lower Upper Third Third (Yr (Yr 7) 8) & Upper Third (Yr 8) 5 forms each year 5 forms each year

All streamed on All streamed on general ability general ability with sets for with sets for Mathematics Mathematics

Subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology, Drama, Subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, German (Yrand 7 and 8), History, ICT, English, French, Geography, German (Yr 7 and 8), History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, PE, Physics, RE, Spanish (Yr 7 andICT, 8). Latin, Mathematics, Music, PE, Physics, RE, Spanish (Yr 7 and 8). From Form 1 onwards, pupils have specialist teachers for From Form 1 onwards, pupils have specialist teachers for every subject. every subject.

The quality of pupils’ personal The quality ofispupils’ personal development excellent. development is excellent. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017 ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

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MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

A wide range of measures are used to gain a full picture of each child’s progress in all aspects of his or her development.

The Prep School School has hasaastrong strongActivities Activity Programme operating twice a week for pupils in Form 1 and Form 2 and once a week for Lower and Upper Third. The programme enables pupils, through active participation, to experience a wide variety of differing extra-curricular activities aimed at broadening their experience and developing new interests. An important aspect aspectof ofthe theActivities Activity Programme isis the social opportunities that it creates for the pupils. The activity groupings are selected across form groups within an academic year and then across year groups to create both senior and junior activity groupings. There are around sixteen junior and twenty senior activity options, each involving groups of up to twenty pupils. The Programme operates on an eight week cycle and the activity options include both academic and non-academic subjects, and several sporting options, all of which can serve to enhance the core curriculum. In addition, a wide variety of trips are organised during the term to places of interest, together with evening visits to London and Cambridge theatres which are also enjoyed by parents and staff.

Academic progress is monitored on a day-to-day basis by subject specialist teachers. The skills displayed by the pupil in a subject are tracked to help analyse progress over time and ensure that expected progress is made. Standardised test scores, core assessment data and examinations are used to monitor the progress of an individual within a year group and the cohort as a whole. This is overseen by the Director of Studies in conjunction with subject teachers, Heads of Department, Form Tutors and Heads of Year. A merit system recognises a pupil’s contribution to the community over and above what is expected in terms of manners and helpfulness. Contributions through music, outstanding performances in sport and academic work are recognised also. A full report is written once a year for every pupil. In the other terms a ‘statistical’ or Tutor is compiled which two terms a Tutor report is report compiled which provides provides information pupil’s progress each subject, information about a about pupil’saprogress in eachinsubject, effort effort and a comment theTutor. Form Tutor. gradesgrades and a comment by theby Form

Each term, there is a lecture, or visit by a company of actors or musicians. Skiing, Adventure, French and History trips and expeditions organised by staff during the school holidays are always popular.

HOUSE SYSTEM Pupils in Form 1 and above are allocated to one of four Houses for competitions: Monk-Jones, Westﬁeld, Newbury and Grimwade. All full and weekly boarders are in Grimwade. The winning House enjoy a celebratory House Supper at the end of term.

PASTORAL CARE The Form Teacher will be responsible for the academic and pastoral welfare of your child. Additionally each year group has a Head of Year. As a House member, your child will have a Housemaster and Housemistress and this provides an additional level of pastoral care.

BOARDING There is a blend of full boarders, weekly boarders, pupils who board a few nights a week (ﬂexi-boarders) and day pupils in the Prep School. For an overview of boarding at the College see page 17.

PROGRESSION INTO SENIOR SCHOOL Given satisfactory academic progress and good behaviour, pupils move to the Senior School automatically. Transfer examinations at the end of Upper Third (Year 8) provide information for Senior School colleagues to assist with allocating pupils to the appropriate sets. Do visit our website for more information about the diversity of life in the Prep School. Building Conﬁdencefor forLife life Building Confidence

Senior School and Sixth Form KEY FACTS

13 TO 16 YEAR OLDS ACADEMIC ORGANISATION AND CURRICULUM Fourth Form (Year 9) – there are ﬁve sets based on pupil

Sixth Form = Average of 10

ability in English and Humanities, Mathematics and the Sciences. All pupils follow a common curriculum consisting of English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Design & Technology, Geography, History, ICT, Music, Ethics Philosophy and Theology, Physical Education and Swimming. In addition, pupils take two modern foreign languages chosen from French, German and Spanish and the decision to continue with Latin is optional.

Staff to pupil ratio

1:8.5

Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11) – pupils begin

First point of contact

Housemaster/Housemistress

Headmaster

Jeremy Gladwin BSc, MEd Kathy Crewe-Read

Class size

Usually up to 24

AIMS Our aim aim is is to to develop develop confident, confident, well-rounded well-rounded and and Our interesting young young men men and and women women who who take take with with them them the the interesting qualifications, skills, adaptability and respect for others to qualifications, skills, adaptability and respect for others to thrive in the world beyond school. thrive in the world beyond school. Academically we aim to ensure that each child achieves his DAILY ORGANISATION or her potential. Supported by their House Parents, tutors and teachers work with the pupilstotogive focus on on their their allbalance round The dailywe timetable is designed breadth andall-round skills caringMonday and nurturing environment. to thewithin week.aFrom to Friday, there are six teaching periods each morning (five on Saturdays) and a further two teaching periods on three afternoons per week.

GENERAL DAILY ROUTINE

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons: sport 7.40am – 7.55am Boarders’ breakfast and satellite-games programme, with competitive matches against other schools played on Tuesdays, Saturdays and 8.20am Registration occasionally on Thursdays. 8.35am Assembly or House Meeting Wednesday and Friday afternoons: Activities programme 8.55am Lessons begin

their GCSE courses which consist of a range of core subjects with the addition of three optional subjects. Core subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish). There are ﬁve sets for English, Mathematics and the Sciences. A sixth science set is created in U5th only. Optional subjects: Art and Design, Design & Technology, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Latin, Music, Ethics Philosophy and Theology and Spanish. In addition, all pupils take non GCSE courses in Physical Education and Swimming. A detailed GCSE subject guide is available on our website or from the Admissions Ofﬁcer. Additionally, all pupils pursue a programme of Personal, Social and Health Education, consisting of a mixture of lectures, seminars and conventional lessons.

DAILY ROUTINE 10.50am 7.40am – 7.55am 1.10pm 8.20am

Morning break Boarders’ breakfast Lunch in the College Dining Hall Registration

2.15pm Each year group will Meeting have a combination 8.35am Assembly or House of lessons, games, PDP, PSHE and/or 8.55am Lessons begin tutorials 10.50am Morning break 5.00pm Optional PDP, including Drama and Music 1.10pm Lunch in the College Dining Hall 6.00pm Dinner for boarders 2.25pm Lunch break ends 7.00pm – 8.45pm Boarders’ 5.00pm Optional Prep societies and dramaday or music activities For day pupils the school finishes at 5.00pm, unless they are involved in the optional PDP (see 6.00pm Dinner for boarders page 16 for further details). 7.00pm – 8.45pm Boarders’ Prep For day pupils the school day ﬁnishes at 5.00pm, unless they are involved in the optional activities.

The school is highly successful in creating an ethic of hard work and enthusiastic participation. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME PROGRAMME (PDP) Senior School pupils are involved in

activities up to twice Personal designed that aThe week. TheseDevelopment are initially Programme compulsory isand becomeso more pupils canasenjoy range of extra-curricular opportunities voluntary pupilsaget older. aimed at supporting their inter-personal development; it is Most activities in the Senior School can be linked to the Duke essential to their well-being within the College and beyond. of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, although some pupils opt to The majority of initiatives offered are linked to the Duke of do extra Art, Music or Drama. Edinburgh’s Award Scheme; however any pupils across all Wednesday Activities (4pmto– 5pm) year groups are encouraged participate so they can take There are overofthirty activities running in the Wednesday full advantage the wealth of opportunities offered by the afternoon session such as our Amnesty International, Art, College. In doing so, we hope pupils can and will develop Beekeeping, Bridge Club, Chess, Chemical Pioneers, a range of skills and qualities essential for future success. Community Action, Computer Coding, Cookery, Design, The initiatives offered come under three broad categories: Dissection Club, Drama, Expedition Training, Football, General creative, active and service. Creative opportunities for pupils Knowledge Quiz, Golf Tuition, Japanese, Journalism, Model might include, amongst many others, participation in: the U.N., Music, Pompeii Club, Pottery/Ceramics, Power Kiting, Rotary Club Young Chef Competition, Computer Coding and Recycling, School Orchestra, Scuba Diving, Squash, Tennis, Programming, Film Making, Miniatures Club from the World Water Polo and Weight Training. of Warhammer or Cake Decorating. Active opportunities can include:Activities Dance, Squash, Scuba-diving, Friday (4pm - 5pm) Beekeeping or Hockey Academy. Service opportunities include Police Cadets and Fourth Formers (ages 13–14) – are involved in short 4-week various forms of Community courses by rotation in Drama,Service. Careers Advice, Code Breaking, Current Affairs, Digital Resilience, Electronics and Media The Personal Development Programme also allows pupils to Industries. build upon their academic progress and passion, transferring their Formers academic learning more from practical For Fifth (ages 14 –16) to – choose a list ofscenarios. ‘volunteering example, Model United Nations allows pupils to apply their and skill’ based options, which may be used as part of the political to real-life, diplomatic scenarios. Other Duke of intelligence Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. These include: Prep and opportunities include Student Investors, reading Greek Pre-Prep Assistance, Amnesty International, First Aid, Life Tragedy Mandarin and takingChinese, part inPolice the Rotary Youth Speaks Saving, Cadets,Club Recycling, Sports Competition. Leadership and Textiles. The Personal Development Programme is compulsory for 4th Additional Clubs and activities and Lower 5th form pupils and is actively encouraged for those Wind Band • Choir • Orchestra • Debating • Biology Society • in the upper reaches of the College. We believe the learning History Society • Young Enterprise • Literary Society • German that takes place at Bishop’s Stortford College is not restricted Society • French Society • Drama Stage crew • Badminton Club to the classroom and increasingly augments the quality of • Expeditions • 5-a-side football • Chess Club • International students’ CVs when applying for universities and exploring Committee • Boarding Committee • Model UN • Student potential career choices. Moreover, we want Stortfordians to Welfare Committee. leave the College equipped with the vital personal attributes that will drive them towards future success. PASTORAL CARE

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSES The Senior School has ten Houses. Each of the six single sex Day Houses is in the care of a Housemaster/Housemistress each of of the thefour fourBoarding BoardingHouses Housesis isunder under and each thethe carecare of resident Houseparents and aa resident resident Assistant Assistant and other of resident Houseparents, resident staff. The Houses are named after prominent people in the history of the College. Throughout the year a host of competitions, events, games and activities between Houses take place and every pupil is encouraged to get involved. There is something for everyone (sports, art, debating, chess, general general knowledge, knowledge, music music etc.) etc) and they allow pupils to become more involved in their House community, develop their skills, forge new friendships and have fun. For an overview of boarding at College, see page 17.

MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS At all stages progress is carefully monitored by Housemasters, Housemistresses, Tutors, Heads of Department and in Staff Meetings. Two Parents’ Meetings are held in the Fourth Form year, one in the Lower Fifth and two in the Upper Fifth year. Each pupil’s progress is assessed regularly and grades are communicated to parents, who also receive two full written reports on each subject during the year. Do visit our website for more information about life in the Senior School.

SIXTH FORM 24 A Level courses offered, the activities For details of the 23 programme, pastoral care and all aspects of life in the Sixth Form, please see the separate Sixth Form Guide and visit the Sixth Form section of the College website.

PASTORAL Pastoral care CARE is a major strength of the College, with the House system its heart. It isofthetheHousemaster or Pastoral care is a at major strength College, with Housemistress who is chieﬂy responsible for a child’s general the House system at its heart. It is the Housemaster or welfare and who, with parents, will oversee Housemistress whoinisconsultation chiefly responsible for a child’s general the major decisions relating to the individual pupil’s school welfare and who, in consultation with parents, will oversee life and career development; they are each pupil’s main point the major decisions relating to the individual pupil’s school of contact. life and career development; they are each pupil’s main point of contact. Every pupil has a Tutor (in the ﬁrst year of the Senior School this is theirhas Housemaster/Housemistress) andSenior is part of a Every pupil a Tutor (in the first year of the School House-based group of pupils of the same ageand whoismeet this is their Housemaster/Housemistress) part twice of a aHouse-based week. The Tutor is concerned primarily with the academic group of pupils of the same age who meet twice life of hisThe or Tutor her tutees. a week. is concerned primarily with the academic life of his or her tutees.

Their intellectual curiosity and appetite for knowledge are stimulated by their teachers’ passion for their subject and high expectations of pupils. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

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Boarding

WEEKENDS

Weekly boarding boarding Weekly

Saturday school ﬁnishes around 3pm, or at such time as the games programme ﬁnishes. Our full boarders who stay throughout the weekend are well cared for and enjoy being part of a smaller group of friends with time to relax, use the school facilities and join in the organised activities and trips out.

Flexi-boarding (Prep School only) Flexi-boarding Between two and three nights a week

In the Senior School some pupils prefer to have a quiet Sunday catching up on work and reading. Others opt for the more energetic activity programme.

OPTIONS Full boarding

Seven nights a week during term-time Leave Weekend Weekend approximately approximately every every third third weekend weekend Leave

Five nights a week (Monday - Friday) Five nights a week (Monday – Friday) Between two and four nights a week

Part-time Boarding

Between two and three nights a week BOARDING HOUSES The friendly, welcoming BOARDING HOUSES atmosphere

in our Boarding Houses means that new boarders quickly settle in and The friendly, welcoming atmosphere in our Boarding Houses feel they belong. Our boarders show a real sense of pride, means that new boarders quickly settle in and feel they ownership and responsibility in the happy running of their belong. Our boarders show a real sense of pride, ownership Houses and a genuine care for each other, qualities that and responsibility in the happy running of their Houses and were highly commended in our recent Boarding Inspection a genuine care for each other, qualities that were highly Report and Educational Quality Inspection Report by commended in our recent Boarding Inspection Report and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Educational Quality Inspection Report by the Independent Schoolsare Inspectorate (ISI).Houses in total, all of which are There ﬁve Boarding named after people who have in played in the There are five Boarding Houses total, signiﬁcant all of whichroles are named history of thewho College: after people have played significant roles in the history of the College:

Prep School (7–13 years) Prep School (7 -for 13boys years) 1 boarding house and girls

1 Boarding House for boys and girls

Senior School (13–18 years) Senior School (13 18 years) 4 boarding houses – 2- boys’ and 2 girls’ houses.

4 Boarding Houses - 2 boys’ and 2 girls’ Houses A resident Housemaster or Housemistress runs each Boarding A resident Housemaster or Housemistress runs each Boarding House, and the family atmosphere is, quite deliberately, House, and the family atmosphere is, quite deliberately, a strong one. Just as every family is different, each of the a strong one. Just as every family is different, each of the College Houses has its own particular identity and character College Houses has its own particular identity and character whilst sharing common rules and values. whilst sharing common rules and values.

All full boarders come together on Sunday evening for Chapel. This is an important time for reﬂection, refreshment and preparation for the coming week and many regard it as a very special part of our community life.

LEAVE WEEKENDS There are two Leave (Exeat) Weekends per term when school finishes on on Friday Fridayafternoon afternoonatat5pm 5pm (4.30pm in Saturday the Prep ﬁnishes rather than on School) rather than on are afternoon. Boarders are Saturday expectedafternoon. to spendBoarders the Leave expected at to home spendorthe Weekend at home or with Weekend withLeave guardians. guardians. However, in an emergency, provision may be made at the College (Senior for these pupils to be HALF TERM ANDSchool END only) OF TERM HOLIDAYS accommodated with appropriate supervision. There is an We are unable to this provide temporary accommodation. additional charge for service. Therefore, parents and guardians must make provision for pupils who are not ableEND to return the family home. HALF TERM AND OFtoTERM HOLIDAYS We are unable to provide temporary accommodation. Therefore, parents and guardians must make provision for students who are not able to return to the family home.

Younger pupils also appreciate the example and informal advice of senior pupils, in academic and personal terms. This peer support is facilitated by the vertical organisation of the house system and the school’s mentoring programme. ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2017

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International International Pupils Students

GUARDIANS

StortfordCollege Collegehashas welcomed students from Bishop’s Stortford welcomed pupils from around around many years. As with our the worldthe forworld many for years. As with all our pupils,allour aimpupils, is to our aim is to ensure that our international pupils are well ensure that our international pupils are well integrated and Bishop’s Stortford College has welcomed students from integrated and have a real sense of belonging. have a real sense of belonging. around the world for many years. As with all our pupils,

Bishop’s Stortford College requires the parents of GUARDIANS international pupils to have a responsible adult living in the UK as Stortford a guardian. College Details ofrequires the various Bishop’s theresponsibilities parents of that a guardian may need to undertake are available from international pupils to have a responsible adult living in our Ofﬁces.Details of the various responsibilities the Admissions UK as a guardian.

International Students

our aim is to(English ensure our Language) international pupils areplays well ESL (English as a that Second Department The ESOL for Speakers of Other Languages) integrated and have real sense belonging. an important supportive role supportive inofthe pastoral of our Department plays an aimportant role in care the pastoral international students, liaising with academic and boarding care of our international students, liaising with academic and The ESL (English as a Second Language) Department plays staff and parents to ensure their well-being, in the ﬁrst boarding staff and parents to ensure their well-being, in the an important supportive role in the pastoral care of few our first few weeks and throughout their time at College. weeks and throughout their time at College. international students, liaising with academic and boarding staff and parents to ensure their well-being, in the ﬁrst few INTEGRATION weeks and throughout their time at College. International International pupils pupils are are integrated integrated into into all all aspects aspects of life INTEGRATION at the Department helps helps them them to explore the College. College.The The ESOL ESL Department issues of cultural interest and encourages them to take International pupils are integrated into all aspects of part life in extra-curricular activities. Special boarding community at the College. The ESL Department helps them to explore and eventsinterest help our pupilstototake further issuesHouse of cultural andinternational encourages them part integrate and international are expected to use in extra-curricular activities.boarders Special boarding community English as their primary in their Houses as further well as and House events help language our international pupils to around the campus. integrate and international boarders are expected to use English as their primary language in their Houses as well as ESOL SUPPORT ESL SUPPORT

around the campus. We offer language support, with eachinternational international pupil offerEnglish language support, with each ESL SUPPORT being provided support according theirESL needs, with provided with with twoESOL lessons per week withtoour support our dedicated ESOL support staff, at no extra charge. staff, at no extra charge. We offer language support, with each international pupil provided with two lessons per week our ESL support The ESOL Department runscourses courses whichwith areas as closely ESL Department runs which are closely tailored staff, no extraneeds charge. to the individual of each pupilpupil as possible. Depending on his theat individual needs of each as possible. Depending or her age and level, a student will be prepared for one of on his or her age and level, a student will be prepared for the The ESL Department runs courses which are as closely tailored Cambridge Assessment English examinations (PETfs, FCEfs or CAE), Cambridge IGCSEneeds in English as apupil Second LanguageDepending or IELTS. to the individual of each as possible. the Cambridge IGCSE in English as a Second Language or on his or her age and level, a student will be preparedIELTS. for the Cambridge IGCSE in English as a Second Language or IELTS.

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that a guardian may need to undertake are available from We do not make guardianship arrangements for families. our Admissions Offices. However, if parents need help with appointing a guardian, we provide a list of AEGIS accredited arrangements guardianship organisations We do not make guardianship for families. that have been used by our pupils in recent years. However, if parents need help with appointing a guardian, we provide a list of AEGIS accredited guardianship organisations that have been used by our pupils in recent years. Bishop’s to providing Bishop’s Stortford StortfordCollege Collegeis iscommitted fully committed to a excellent planned nutrition for of pupils and eating has engaged Howe, in programme healthy and weHolroyd prefer to makeexperts our own the provision healthy, balanced and nutritionallytorobust meals meals onStortford theofpremises from ingredients. Bishop’s College isfresh fully committed a planned to support this. programme healthy eating and tothe make our own We were theoffirst school in the UKwe toprefer receive prestigious meals oninthe premises from fresh ingredients. Working partnership, Holroyd Howe and Bishop’s Stortford Gold ‘Continuous Advancement Programme’ or CAP Award College deliver a varied healthy eating programme and all meals which has been re-awarded every year since. Pupils views We were the first school in the UK to receive the prestigious are prepared on the premises from fresh ingredients. Menus for listened to through a committee of pupils and staff who Gold ‘Continuous Advancement Programme’ or CAP Award each are-awarded wide of produce, meet regularly ourrange Catering Manager to discuss ideas whichday hasinclude beenwith every year ingredients, since. Pupilscuisines views and culinary styles to encourage pupils to try new things and feedback. are listened to through a committee of pupils and staff who enjoy a balanced diet. meet regularly ourour Catering to discuss ideas Further detailswith about healthyManager eating policy, together and feedback. Pupils’ views are listened to through a committee of pupils and with sample menus can be viewed on the College website. staff who meet regularly with the catering team to discuss ideas Further details about our healthy eating policy, together and feedback. with sample menus can be viewed on the College website. Further details about our healthy eating policy, together The College medical team are based in a well-equipped and with weekly menus, can be viewed on the College website. quietly situated Medical Centre. The resident full time Nurse, part time Nurse and full time provide The College medical team areHealth based Care in a Assistant well-equipped anda high standard of medical care with 24-hour emergency cover. quietly situated Medical Centre. The resident full time Nurse, The College medical team are based in a well-equipped and part time Nurse and full time Health Care Assistant provide a quietly situated Medical Centre. The residential full time Nurse, high time standard of and medical care with 24-hour emergency cover.a part Nurse full time Health Care Assistant provide high standard of medical care with 24-hour emergency cover.

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Medical Care

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Governing Council The Governing Council is responsible for all three sections of the College; the Senior School, the Prep School and the Pre-Prep. The elected Governors are appointed at a meeting of the Governing Council on the basis of nominations put forward by the Nominations Committee, or any existing Member of the Governing Council, after due consideration of their eligibility, personal competence, specialist skills and local availability.

ELECTED GOVERNORS

CLERK TO THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

Mr. G.EE.Baker, BakerBSc, BSc,MRICS MRICS Mr G (Chairman) * # + **

Mr. P. M.Stanley StanleyMBA, MBA,MA MA, PM Bishop’s Stortford College, College 10 Maze Green Road, Road Bishop’s Stortford, Stortford Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire CM23 2PJ. Telephone 01279 838671

Mrs. Pearman,MA, MA,MRICS MRICS Mrs II.MM.Pearman, (Vice-Chairman) * + ** Mr. D.Alexander Alexander +* Mr D Mrs. Goitiandia, MBA Dr P M. J Hargrave, BSc,BA, PhD, FREng * + # Dr. Hargrave, MA BSc,#PhD, MrsP.PJ.Mullender, * FREng Sir Lander, KCB,CA MA, PhD, Mr Stephen D F Thomson, BAcc, *+ ** LLD, DSc Mrs. P. Mullender, MA

REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNORS APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL

Mr. D. F. Thomson, BAcc, CA Mr A J W Conti, BEng, FCA (Parent Representative) Mr. R. Wells, BEd, BA, Dip*PE

Mr R C V Harrison, BCom, ACA

REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNORS BY THE COUNCIL (United Reformed Church Representative) *APPOINTED ** Mr. A. J. Conti, BEng, FCA Mr C P Solway, BSc, MRICS (Parent Representative) (Baptist Union Representative) + Mr. P. Dodd, BSc Dr S Nurbhai, MB ChB, MRCP(UK) # Mr. R. C. V. Harrison BCom, ACA Mr P Dodd, BSc # (United Reformed Church Representative) Professor G Barker, CBW, FBA, FSA, FRGS # Dr. S. Nurbhai, MB ChB, MRCP(UK)

*Member of the BSc, Finance Committee Mr. C. P. Solway, MRICS #Member of the Education Committee (Baptist Union Representative) +Member of the Estates Committee ** Member of the Development Committee

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