Langley Senior School Pupil Handbook

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Langley Senior School
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Your details

Name
Form
House
Computer network
username
School email address
Form Tutor
Head of Year
School Nurse
Safeguarding Lead
Main House keypad code
Salisbury keypad code for
Girls’ boarding

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Contents

Introduction Boarding
Welcome from the Headmaster 4 Boarding staff 23
School staff 5 Useful numbers 24
Heads of Year 5 Safeguarding 24
Heads of School 6 Facilities 24
Safeguarding 7 Medical care 25
Pastoral support 8 Academic support 25
Wellbeing 9 Pastoral support 26
Mental Health First Aiders 9 Complaints 27
Medical Centre 10 The boarding environment 27
Anti-bullying 10 Expectations and behaviour 28
Attendance 11 Rewards 29
Books, bags, lockers 12 On arrival 30
School equipment 12 What to bring 31
The School Day 13 Electrical equipment 36
Timetable 14 Fire safety 36
Catering 16 Alcohol, tobacco, drugs 37
Lunchtime 16 Phones and valuables 37
Activities 17 Email and Wi-Fi 37
End of day 17 Start and end of term 38
Homework 17 Routine 39
Activities and trips 40
Leisure time 40
Years 6 to 11 18 Weekend Leave 41
Expectations and behaviour 19 Visitors 41
Rewards and sanctions 20 Registration and signing in/out 43
Uniform and appearance Laundry 43

Sixth Form Boarding House Duty 43
Expectations and behaviour 21 School map 44
Rewards and sanctions 21
Lunchtime 21
Uniform and appearance 22

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Introduction

This handbook provides lots of important and useful information to help you settle in here
at Langley School. While it is natural to be nervous about starting somewhere new, we hope
you’re excited to be part of our Langley family and we’re delighted that you’re joining us.
Please read the following information as it applies to every new starter and, in addition, please
also ensure that you read the section – Years 6 to 11, Sixth Form, or Boarding – that applies
to you.

Welcome from
the Headmaster

It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome I look forward to getting to know you in the
you to Langley. I am sure that, once the coming weeks and months.
rhythms and routines of school life become Jon Perriss
familiar, you will flourish and enjoy your Headmaster
time here. Being at Langley is the start of
your learning journey and I hope we will
sow the seeds for a lifetime of enquiry and
interest.
I ask that you give of your best and positively
embrace every opportunity that comes your
way. I would like you to show kindness,
curiosity and confidence (with humility) in
the way that you manage yourselves, always
thinking about how you can make someone
else’s day just that little bit better. In short,
work hard and be kind.

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Senior Leadership Staff

Mr Perriss, Headmaster

Mrs Barnshaw, Headmaster’s PA and Clerk to headmasterspa@langleyschool.co.uk
the Governors

Mr Clark, Deputy Head (Pastoral) pclark@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Ayres, Deputy Head (Academic) rayres@langleyschool.co.uk
awalker@langleyschool.co.uk
Mr Walker, Deputy Head
(Co-Curricular) lsitch@langleyschool.co.uk
ntripp@langleyschool.co.uk
Mr Sitch, Assistant Head
(Director of Studies)

Mrs Bodmer-Tripp, Assistant Head (Academic)

Heads of Year

Mrs McRobert, Head of Sixth Form lmcrobert@langleyschool.co.uk
Mrs Vinsen, Assistant Head of Sixth Form cvinsen@langleyschool.co.uk
pmccomish@langleyschool.co.uk
Mr McComish, Academic ecreed@langleyschool.co.uk
Head of Years 10 and 11 ccooper@langleyschool.co.uk
Miss Creed, Pastoral Head of Years 10 and 11 epiddock@langleyschool.co.uk
Mr Cooper, Head of Years 8 and 9 awatts@langleyschool.co.uk
Mrs Piddock, Head of Years 6 and 7
Mr Watts, Head of Years 6 and 7

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Heads of School

Each school year, two Heads of School are selected as are two Deputies. Their role is one of
leadership and with it comes great opportunity. Our Heads of School are also the voice of the
student body and they are there to represent you all.

Head of School Head of School
Tegan Joe

Deputy Head of School Deputy Head of School
Diana Freya

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Our team of Designated
Safeguarding Leads

If you feel uncomfortable or upset about anything that is happening to you, either inside or
outside school, you should talk to your Safeguarding Officer, Tutor, Head of Year or anyone
you feel comfortable with. Sometimes they may need to share information when there are
concerns about your welfare.

Mr Clark, Ms Dorey, Miss Goddard, Mrs Greenwood
Designated Deputy DSL Deputy DSL Deputy DSL
Safeguarding Lead
Librarian Head of Girls’ Boarding Attendance Officer
Deputy Head Pastoral (Library) (Salisbury Arch) (Garden Cottage)

Mr White, Mrs Lambert, Miss Slade, Ms Lumley,
Deputy DSL Designated Person, Pathway Pastoral Worker Pathway Manager
Teacher of Music Medical (Head Nurse)
(Music block)
(Medical Centre)

Dr Nearney, Speak to an adult you trust or email
Governor in charge of safeguarding@langleyschool.co.uk in confidence.
If you are worried out of school hours, you can always ring
Safeguarding
Childline on 0800 1111.

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Pastoral Support

We want you to get the very best out of your time here with us at Langley, becoming
confident and kind individuals, leaving us feeling ready for any challenges that you may face
in the future. That’s our job – to get you ready for life! We take this job very seriously and
we want you to be happy and feel safe here. Throughout your time, the Pastoral System is a
structure to support you during that journey.

Your Head of Year Your Head of Year Your Head of Year Your Head of Year
Y6 - 7 Y8 - 9 Y10 - 11 Lower and Upper Sixth Form

Mrs Piddock and Mr Cooper Mr McComish (Academic) Mrs McRobert,
Mr Watts Miss Creed (Pastoral) Mrs Vinsen, Assistant Head

of Sixth Form

Your Head of Year will help with anything that can’t be dealt with initially by your tutor

Your Your Your Your Your Your
Y6 /Y7 tutor Y8 tutor Y9 tutor Y10 tutor Y11 tutor Lower/Upper Sixth Form

tutor

Your tutor is your first point of call for any issues

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Wellbeing

Pupil wellbeing is of paramount importance here at Langley. Without being mentally fit
and well, you will struggle to be successful in all that you do, whether in the classroom, on
the stage or on the sports field. This is why we have many sources of help if you are having
difficulties. Please do not suffer in silence, speak to someone, and the following provisions are
specifically designed to help you do that.

• ‘Time to Talk’ service • Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors
• School Nurses • Form Tutor
• School Counsellor • Head of Year
• Safeguarding team • Boarding staff
• Mental Health First Aiders

Mental Health First Aiders

Mr Clark, Deputy Head Pastoral pclark@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Lambert, Senior Nursing Sister flambert@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Revell, Registered Nurse drevell@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs McRobert, Head of Sixth Form lmcrobert@langleyschool.co.uk

Miss Goddard, Head of Girls’ Boarding ngoddard@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Foster, Assistant Houseparent dfoster@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Piddock, Head of Years 6 and 7 epiddock@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Watts, Head of Years 6 and 7 awatts@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Sitch, Assistant Head (Director of Studies) lsitch@langleyschool.co.uk

Miss Creed, Pastoral Head of Years 10 and 11 ecreed@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Cooper, Head of Years 8 and 9 ccooper@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Halsey, Teacher of Art jhalsey@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Butt, Head of EAL jbutt@langleyschool.co.uk

Dr Clegg, SENCO sclegg@langleyschool.co.uk

Ms Dorey, Librarian cdorey@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Sweeney, Physiotherapist physio@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Smith, Director of Compliance and Operations rsmith@langleyschool.co.uk

Mr Kempton, Director of Admissions and Marketing jkempton@langleyschool.co.uk

Miss Johnson, Assistant HR Advisor ejohnson@langleyschool.co.uk

Mrs Greenwood, Attendance Officer hgreenwood@langleyschool.co.uk

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Medical Centre

The well-equipped Medical Centre is
situated between the Main House and
Salisbury House. A registered nurse is on
duty daily between 8.15am and 4.45pm.
Our School Nurses are Mrs Lambert RN

and Mrs Revell RN.

Mrs Lambert RN

Anti-bullying

At Langley there is a zero-tolerance approach to bullying. We are an inclusive community
where you all have the right to be:
• Treated with respect
• Able to learn
• Confident that your property is safe
What should you do if you are being bullied, teased or picked on?
• Remember, it’s not your fault, you are not to blame
• Tell a teacher or someone supportive. Other people are probably being bullied as well
• Stand up to bullies by telling them firmly to stop and then walk away, but do not fight back
• Support someone else who is being bullied by telling an adult what you have seen
We all have a responsibility to help stamp out bullying in our community.

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Attendance

At Langley, we believe that good attendance Who should I tell about medical
really matters, as being at school helps appointments?
with learning, friendships and involvement Try to make these outside school hours if
in activities. If you have any queries, Mrs possible. If this is not possible, your parent/
Greenwood (hgreenwood@langleyschool. carer should email your Head of Year as
co.uk) looks after school attendance and can soon as they have the appointment details.
be found at Garden Cottage reception. I am going to be off school for another
reason, what do I need to do?
What if I am ill? Your parent/ carer will need to make us
Illness should be reported to the attendance aware of your absence, which will need to
phoneline (01508 520210) by 9.30am at be authorised. Who you contact depends on
the latest. Alternatively, parents can email how long you are going to be absent:
absence@langleyschool.co.uk. • Up to half a day absence –
If you feel unwell at school, you must go to please email your Head of Year
the Medical Centre to see the School Nurse. • One day absence Y6 to 11– please
You are not allowed to call and arrange to email Mr Clark pclark@langleyschool.co.uk
go home without seeing the Nurse. This is • One day absence Sixth Form – please
important so that we can keep you safe. email Mrs McRobert
lmcrobert@langleyschool.co.uk
What if I am late for school? • More than one day absence – please
You must sign in and out at Garden Cottage notify Mr Perriss via
if you arrive after 8.40am or leave before headmasterspa@langleyschool.co.uk
4.40pm. It is vital that we know you are on
site in case of an emergency. Mrs Greenwood

I have an after-school club/ activity,
can I leave school early?
If you regularly attend a club or activity
outside of school and have to leave earlier
than normal, your parent/ carer should
email your Head of Year to ask for
authorised absence. You must still sign out at
Garden Cottage.

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Books, bags, lockers

Each night, you will need to look at your timetable and pack your bag for the next day, only
bringing into school the books you need. Please make sure you label your bag, so it can be
clearly identified.

School equipment

You are expected to have these things with
you every day:
• Pen - blue, black and green (including a

spare)
• Pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Highlighter pens
• Colouring pencils
• Compass
• Protractor
• Scientific calculator
• Glue stick
• Water bottle, which can be refilled during

breaks

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The School Day

Morning
You need to be at school by 8.30am and then, by 8.35am, you need to be heading towards
your Form room, ready for morning registration at 8.40am.
If you bring your mobile phone (or other tablet devices) with you, you must switch them off
on arrival and have them out of sight for the duration of the school day, unless otherwise
instructed by your teacher. Sixth Form students are permitted to use their mobile/tablet
devices in the Alston Centre.
During the day (as of September 2020)
Lesson 1 begins at 8.45am every day. Between 11.55 and 1.40pm there will be a staggered
lunch for different Year groups and will include Tutor time, Year meetings, recorded
assemblies and chapel.
The final period of the day will be Activities, starting at 3.55pm, with the school day having a
staggered finish from 4:25pm - 4:40pm.
After lessons and breaks, you need to make sure you are waiting outside your next lesson,
ready for when the bell goes. A five-minute warning bell is sounded to help assist you.

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Langley Senior School Timetable

Pupil HandbookTimingsPeriodMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8.30 Arrive Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration
Timetable - Green Week8.40Tutor
Transition
148.45 – 8.50

8.50 – 9.50 1

9.50 – 10.00 Transition

10.00 – 11.00 2

11.00 – 11.20 Break

11.20 – 12.20 3

12.20 – 1.35 Assembly/
Reflection time/

Lunch

1.35 – 2.35 4

2.35 – 2.45 Transition

2.45 – 3.45 5

3.45 – 4.00 Break

4.00 Activities

4.25 – 4.40 End of Day

Lunch timings Yr 6&7 – 12.20 Yr 8 – 12.30 Yr 9 – 12.40 Yr 10 – 12.55 Yr 11 – 1.05 L6 U6 – 1.15

Pupil HandbookLangley Senior School Timetable

Timetable - Blue WeekTimingsPeriodMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8.30 Arrive Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration
15 8.40 Tutor
Transition
8.45 – 8.50

8.50 – 9.50 1

9.50 – 10.00 Transition

10.00 – 11.00 2

11.00 – 11.20 Break

11.20 – 12.20 3

12.20 – 1.35 Assembly/
Reflection time/

Lunch

1.35 – 2.35 4

2.35 – 2.45 Transition

2.45 – 3.45 5

3.45 – 4.00 Break

4.00 Activities

4.25 – 4.40 End of Day

Lunch timings Yr 6&7 – 12.20 Yr 8 – 12.30 Yr 9 – 12.40 Yr 10 – 12.55 Yr 11 – 1.05 L6 U6 – 1.15

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Catering

Our Executive Head Chef and his team
prepare imaginative and delicious menus
that meet religious, ethnic, vegetarian,
medical and allergenic needs.
We also have a tuckshop* located between
the Music department and Medical centre.
* Please note that during COVID-19
restrictions, the tuckshop will not be
operational and we recommend you bring
your own snacks to school.

Lunchtime

What do I do at lunchtime?
You go to school lunch on a rota system
and your Tutor will inform you of timings.
The start of lunch can be very busy so, to
help the queue move quickly, try to decide
what you would like to eat before you get to
the counter. You can choose from the main
service or salad bar. Daily menus will be on
display in the Covered Way.
If you have a packed lunch, you can either
eat it in the Dining Hall, Covered Way or in
designated outdoor areas during periods of
good weather.
Sixth Form students may eat their packed
lunch in the Alston Centre café and foyer
areas. There is also the option to order light
lunches from the Sixth Form café.

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Activities and clubs

There are lots of Activities and clubs to
get involved in after school including art,
sport and music. You will hear more about
Activities during the first few weeks of term.
If you have an idea for a club that we do not
yet run, please talk to your Form Tutor and
we will see if we can set it up.

End of Day

The bell will go at 3.45pm and, from Monday to Thursday, you then go to the Activity or
club you selected at the beginning of the Michaelmas term. It is imperative you go to the
Activity that you have signed up for, as your name will be on the register. This is time for you
to spend on something that you’re interested in and is time out from your studies.
Activities end at 4.40pm, at which point you should collect your belongings and then either
head to the minibus park or car park pick up point, so that you can head home. The end of
school is 3.45pm on a Friday.
Important: The woods and beyond are out of bounds.

Homework

Here at Langley, to set work we use FireFly, a virtual learning environment. You will be given
a unique password and shown how to use FireFly soon after you join us. It is vital that you
look at FireFly regularly and keep up to date with homework set. You can use computers at
school, or your own computer, phone or tablet when at home.
Important: We expect your homework to be done really well and handed in on
time, so please don’t leave your homework until the last minute. If you need
help, ask your teacher.

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Years 6 to 11
Expectations and behaviour

We ask all pupils and students to For every lesson you should:
embrace important values such as
kindness, confidence (with humility), • Line up outside the classroom in an
curiosity and integrity. To that end, orderly queue
we expect you to:
• Arrive on time
• Be polite, respectful and courteous at all • Enter and leave the classroom quietly
times • Bring the correct equipment and books
• Stay on task
• Speak to others as you would like to be • Talk to others only when you have the
spoken to
teacher’s permission to do so
• Encourage good behaviour in others • Not call out and only ask or answer
through setting high standards
questions when invited to do so
• Support and help those who may be • Not disturb other pupils
feeling low or isolated • Join in and be positive
• Hand in homework on time
• Actively engage in lessons
• Tackle challenging work with a positive

mindset
• Listen to and learn from staff who are

trying to help you
• Be honest and truthful at all times
• Take pride in wearing the school

uniform as it is intended
• Uphold the reputation of the school in

the wider community
• Actively engage with pupils and students

from other Year groups
• Be socially responsible
• Embrace every opportunity

Please note: It is unacceptable to chew gum or similar at any time.

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Rewards and sanctions

Langley endeavours to reward effort, Sanctions
perseverance and community spirit. We use Wherever appropriate, we try to place the
a merit system to recognise your contribution sanction in the context of the misdemeanour.
to school life. You will be issued with a These vary according to Year group, but
Reward and Sanctions Card, on which might include report monitoring schemes for
merits will be recorded. punctuality, uniform, effort and behaviour.
Staff may issue:
Merits are awarded for: Stage 1: Demerit, teacher/ Form tutor
• Progress, improvement or effort break time detention
• Exceptional work Stage 2: Head of Year detention, removal
• Kindness from class if applicable, put on report
• Community spirit

Other ways pupils are recognised Stage 3: School detention (Friday 3.45pm
include: to 4.30pm), removal from lesson, ban on
• House competition points race representing the school (fixtures, events,
• Certificates and acknowledgement in trips, academic competitions), removal
of privileges, grounding and or gating for
Assemblies, at Form, Year and School boarders
level Stage 4: LLT referral, fixed or temporary
• Reports to parents, including grades for exclusion
effort as well as achievement
• Articles on the school website
• Cups awarded during the course of the
year to individuals and Houses
• Prizes awarded termly or annually

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Uniform and appearance

√ Green herringbone bespoke Senior
tweed blazer Schoo

√ Blue revere collar blouse or
shirt

√ Navy v-neck jumper with
green trim

√ Navy knee length kilt or navy
trousers

√ Knee length navy socks,
ankle socks or tights

A full uniform list is available on the
school website

In addition to the school uniform requirements, the following rules apply:

Hair Clothing
• No hair gels or hair dye of unnatural • Only official school coats can be worn

colour Jewellery
• No ostentatious hair styles • Pupils may wear one discreet ring,
• Hair must be tied back
• Neat hair bracelet and necklace
• No facial hair • Jewellery must be removed for practical

Makeup lessons
• No lipstick, makeup or nail polish to be • One pair of plain stud or small hoop

worn earrings can be worn in the earlobe
• No other body piercings are allowed
• A watch may be worn

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Sixth Form
Expectations and behaviour

For every lesson, you should: Other ways pupils are recognised include:
• Line up (when required) outside the • House competition points race
• Certificates and acknowledgement in
classroom in an orderly queue
• Arrive on time Assemblies, at Form, Year and School
• Enter and leave the room quietly level
• Leave phones in the Alston Centre or • Reports to parents, including grades for
effort as well as achievement
have them on silent in pockets/ bags • Articles on the school website
• Bring the correct equipment and books • Cups awarded during the course of the
• Stay on task year to individuals and Houses
• Talk to others only when you have the • Prizes awarded termly or annually

teacher’s permission to do so Lunchtime
• Not call out and only ask or answer As an option, you can order light lunches
from the Sixth Form café. If you have a
questions when invited to do so packed lunch, you can eat in the Alston
• Not disturb other students Centre, including foyer area and café, or the
• Join in and be positive main school Dining Hall, Covered Way or in
• Hand in set work on time designated outdoor areas during periods of
good weather.
Rewards and sanctions
Langley endeavours to reward effort,
perseverance and community spirit. We use
a merit system to recognise your contribution
to school life. You will be issued with a
Reward and Sanctions Card, on which
merits will be recorded. Once a certain
number of merits are accumulated, you will
receive a voucher for the Sixth Form café.

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Sixth Form
Uniform and appearance

Sixth Form students are required to wear a In addition to the school uniform
dark coloured suit. The skirt, trousers, dress requirements, the following rules
and jacket must be of the same material with apply:
a white or pastel coloured shirt or blouse (no
patterns or strong colours). Vests, camisoles, Hair
low cut blouses, polo necks, leggings or • No hair gels or hair dye of unnatural
skinny trousers are not appropriate for
school. colour
Skirts must be knee length. Ties should be • No ostentatious hair styles
smart. Dark plain v-necked or round-necked • Neat hair
jumpers can be worn. Classic style, dark • Long hair tied back for practical lessons
full-length or knee-length wool coats or black • No facial hair
outdoor jackets are suitable, but not ‘puffer
jacket style’. House scarves or plain dark Makeup
scarves are permitted. • Minimal makeup may be worn and

discreet nail polish

Jewellery
• Students may wear one discreet ring,

bracelet and necklace
• Jewellery must be removed for practical

lessons
• One pair of plain stud or small hoop

earrings can be worn in the earlobe
• No other body piercings are allowed
• A watch may be worn

Clothing
• Smart, business coats only – no coats

with hoods

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Boarding

On behalf of the boarding team, welcome to the family. As parents ourselves, we make
sure you feel completely at home and at ease here at Langley, within our safe, friendly and
supportive environment.
All boarders learn to live and share with others, and this handbook sets out the part you have
to play as well as that of our staff and other pupils and students. It’s important to grasp the
wonderful opportunity ahead of you, while also having fun throughout your time here.
Paul Clark
Deputy Head Pastoral

Boarding staff

Mr Clark, Miss Goddard, Mr Bremner,
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
pclark@langleyschool.co.uk Head of Girls’ Boarding Head of Boys’ Boarding
ngoddard@langleyschool.co.uk jbremner@langleyschool.co.uk

Salisbury – Girls’ Boarding Main building – Boys’ Boarding
• Miss Quantrill, Events and Activities • Mr Foster, Assistant Houseparent

Coordinator, Assistant Houseparent dfoster@langleyschool.co.uk
lquantrill@langleyschool.co.uk • Mr Keady, Resident Graduate
• Miss Smedley, Resident Graduate • Mr Sullivan, Relief Houseparent
• Miss Cawood, Gap Student • Mrs Squire, Laundry
• Mrs Jones, Laundry

• Mr Campen, Catering

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Boarding Useful Numbers

Main school: 01508 520210
Boys’ Boarding Office: 01508 522465
Girls’ Boarding Office: 01508 522464
Headmaster’s PA, Mrs Barnshaw: 01508 522474
Eastern Taxis: 01508 495660
Loddon Taxis: 01508 321321

Safeguarding

A dedicated team of residential staff are in the boarding houses at all times, assisted by a
small team of relief Houseparents. Further to all residential staff being first aid trained, 2
senior boarding staff are part of the school’s Safeguarding Team and trained in mental health
awareness.

Facilities

• Dormitories and bedrooms • Brettingham – social room including Sky
• 110-acre grounds and woodland TV
• Sports Hall – open between 7.15am and
• Salisbury Common Room (Girls’
9.30pm Boarding) – includes large screen TV,
• Fully equipped gym games console, DVDs and board games
• Floodlit Astro-turf pitches
• Mancroft – quiet area for studying, games, • ICT Suites
• Library – includes evening and weekend
chatting
use of computers and printer
• Snack-making facilities in communal areas

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Medical Care

The local GP, Dr Morgan, holds a clinic in the Medical Centre every Wednesday morning
and full boarders will be registered with Chet Valley Health Centre in Loddon.
Medication
Due to prescribing restrictions in schools it is necessary for all medication, prescribed or over
the counter to be handed to the School Nurse, including clear labelling with your name, dose
and usage/ timings.
Each boarding house contains a secure safe for medication. The boarding staff must follow the
set procedure for administering and recording medication. This procedure is outlined in the
Medication Book in both Girls’ and Boys’ Boarding.
Asthmatics are encouraged to carry an inhaler at all times, providing us with a spare inhaler.
If you have serious allergies requiring an EpiPen please carry one at all times and, again,
provide a second EpiPen to be stored in the Medical Centre or boarding house for your use
only.
All medication administered in school by boarding staff must be recorded in the medical
register. The boarding team has two members of staff who have completed the accredited
course of managing medications in school and childcare settings.

Academic Support

Half termly, parents/ carers will receive progress and effort grades, which are supplemented
by termly full reports and annual parents’ evening. There is also frequent correspondence
between the academic and boarding staff to ensure that you are working to the best of your
ability.
It is your responsibility to check FireFly for homework, to spread tasks evenly – considering
deadlines – and record what you have done. Homework sessions are the minimum that
we expect you to do. Years 6 to 10 have supervised homework sessions in the JCB building
(equipped with multiple computers), while Year 11 and Sixth Form may study in their rooms.
Please remember that, to succeed, the motivation has to come from you.

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Pastoral Support

We care about every single member of our boarding family, and we will be fully sensitive to
your feelings, but it’s not always easy to know that you need to talk, so you may have to take
the first step. Here’s who you can talk to:
• Subject teachers – your first point of call, speak to or email them anytime
• Form tutor – these teachers have a special responsibility for helping you, and can advise

and support you if you have a particular issue
• Learning Support – if you feel that you would benefit from this support, and it hasn’t

been pre-arranged, please speak to the boarding team
• English as an Additional Language – the EAL department supports overseas

boarders throughout their time at Langley
• Boarding staff – always in houses at evenings and weekends. Never be afraid to ask for

help, as staff will know you well and will always help
• Heads of Year – you will have a Head of Year, who will be able to assist, however big

or small the issue
• Nursing staff – kind and understanding, Nurses take time to develop a good

relationship with you, to cater for your health and wellbeing needs
• Prefects – you will have a House Captain and two House Prefects who you can

approach at any time if you need support
• Guardians – you must be appointed one if your parents live outside the UK, and

Guardian details must be shared with us
We also have a Concerns and Suggestions Box in the Main House, which you are actively
encouraged to use. We host weekly Boarding community meetings in which you can raise and
discuss any issues at all.
If you feel that there isn’t anyone in the school who can help with your problem, there are
people outside the school who have offered to be available to any pupil or student who needs
their help.
Childline: 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk
Langley School’s Independent Listeners: 01603 868217
Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCRD): 0800 5280731 /
www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk

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Complaints

A guide ‘Don’t worry, talk to someone’ is on notice boards in the boarding houses and includes
steps you might wish to take if you have a complaint, either informal or formal. If you decide to
make a formal complaint, this will be written down and passed to Senior staff, Deputy Heads,
the Designated Safeguarding Lead Dr Hannah Nearney (Boarding and Safeguarding Governor)
and/or the Headmaster. At any stage, you can communicate with your parents/ carer and they
might wish to support you and or become involved in the process.

The boarding environment

The boarding community is a vital part of Langley, adding a richness and cultural diversity to
the school. You will make friends for life, with the time and space to grow together, as well as
the independence to make and grasp all type of opportunities.
Throughout the school, we celebrate the individual and it is no different in boarding, where
every individual’s needs and passions and interests are supported. While the atmosphere
is secure, happy and relaxed, as you get older you will also take on more responsibility for
yourself and others.

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Expectations and behaviour

• Treat others how you would like to be treated
• Speak to people with respect and good manners
• Be truthful and live honestly
• Listen to each other
• Do your best and try hard
• Take pride in what you do
• Aspire to reach your potential
• Be positive and get involved
• Attend all of your lessons punctually
• Attend all homework sessions and complete set work time
• Learn and follow the school and boarding rules
• Swearing, spitting, dropping litter and physical violence will not be tolerated
Remember to thank your parents or whoever is making this experience possible for you. Our
alumni always praise the options that are available here at Langley, and they frequently advise
youngsters to really make the most of these. So have a go at something you’ve never tried
before. Use our facilities – the gym, astro pitches, library, etc. – try food you have never eaten
before, explore the local area, join in with Activities, and never be afraid to ask for help.

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Rewards Boarding

For boarders of all Year groups Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth boarders
• Extended ‘lights-out’ times at weekends • Allowed to study in bedrooms (including
• Greater access to the school grounds
• Access to the gym under staff Year 11s)
• Late ‘Norwich Leave’ on Saturdays with
supervision
• Allowed to bring own games console to possible hotel stay
• May opt-out of afternoon school
boarding
• Opportunity to book common rooms for Activity sessions (unless needed for
fixtures) and may leave site through to
periods of time for celebrations supper
• Opportunity to order treat ‘takeaway’ • Subsidised extra provision at Christmas

food more than once a week Prefects only
• Increased ‘Norwich Leave’ • Friday evening ‘Loddon Leave’ (return
• Headmaster treats from his fund for
by 10.30pm)
cooperation
• Celebrations of calendar events such as

Christmas, Summer BBQ etc
• Spontaneous, fun weekday evening

events
• Additional events at weekends
• Meals out organised and part-subsidised

by the school
• Parties/ socials with house staff during

the year

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On arrival

Before you arrive, we receive any academic and social information from your previous school,
parents, guardians and yourselves. We consider room allocations with these factors in mind.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our Houseparents and shown to your room,
taken on a tour of the school, and allocated a ‘buddy.’
For overseas boarders, your first week will include a staged induction programme and
introduction to the options, routines and leisure ‘tasters.’ Boarding life is communal so we
encourage English to be used in all social areas, but the EAL (English as an Additional
Language) department will conduct linguistic assessments early on and will support you
throughout.
There will be a review after three weeks, looking at academic and boarding aspects, which
may lead to direct communication with your parents/ carer, including an invitation for either
or both to visit you here.

What to bring

We ask that you limit your clothes luggage to fit into one suitcase and a holdall. If you need us
to order a duvet and pillows, advance noticed is required by 1st September. A selection
of stationery and toiletries can be purchased at school.
Feel free to bring home comforts with you too but bear in mind the space isn’t limitless.
Decorations are great and please use the notice boards when available, or ‘white-tac’ that does
not damage paint or woodwork. You will be sanctioned for any damage that is deliberate or
caused by carelessness.

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What to bring - general Boarding

1 *Duvet – must be hollow fibre and washable (no feathers allowed)
2 *Duvet covers (polyester cotton)
3 Pillowcases (polyester cotton)
2 Fitted sheets
Coat hangers (approx number as clothes)
1 Large suitcase/trunk
1 Overnight/weekend bag
2 Sock bags for laundry purposes
1 Wash bag and toiletries
3 Bath towels (not bath sheets)
2 dozen Spare name tags
1 School bag
**Stationery – pens/pencils/ruler/calculator etc.

Please note that mattress protectors are provided by the school.
*Advance notice (by 1st September) is required if any overseas students wish a duvet and
pillows to be ordered.
**A selection of stationery and toiletries can be purchased at school from boarding staff.
Please note that smaller items should be cash purchases. Only full boarders may place more
expensive items on the bill.

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Boarding What to bring - casual clothes

Pupils are kindly asked not to bring vast amounts of clothes and shoes to the boarding house
as space is limited in all rooms. As a guide, you should be able to fit all your luggage in one
suitcase and a holdall.

1 Casual clothes
1 Warm coat
1 Smart jacket and trousers (boys)/ Smart skirt or suit (girls)
2 pairs Smart/casual shirt and ties (boys) / Smart blouse/ dresses (girls)
1 Pyjamas/nightdresses
1 Flip-flops for in-house/shower use
6 Casual shoes
3 T-shirts
3 pairs Casual jumpers/sweatshirts
2 Casual trousers/jeans
6 pairs minimum Tracksuits or casual tops and joggers
Underpants and socks

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What to bring - uniform Boarding

Uniform suppliers
Langley has a fully customised suite of dedicated pages at www.schoolblazer.com. Once
you’ve registered and logged in, you will see garments relating only to Langley and the
different strands of the school, including whether garments are compulsory or optional.
www.tylers-sportswear.co.uk is where all PE/ Games kit is available to order online.

1 School uniform - girls (Years 6 – 11)
2 Green Herringbone Tweed Blazer
2 Navy Kilt Skirt / Navy Girls Fit Trousers
4 Navy V Neck Jumper with Green Trim
2 pairs Long Sleeve Chambray Revere Collar Blouse
6 pairs Formal, black, leather flat-heeled shoes
1 Navy Long Socks / Navy Tights
Navy Reversible Stormproof Coat
1
2 School uniform - boys (Years 6 – 11)
2 Green Herringbone Tweed Blazer
4 Navy Trousers
2 Navy V Neck Jumper with Green Trim
2 pairs Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt
6 pairs School Tie
1 Formal, black, leather flat-heeled shoes
Navy Socks
1 Navy Reversible Stormproof Coat
6
3 School uniform - Sixth Form
Dark coloured suit
White or pastel coloured shirts/blouses
Personal ties (boys only)

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Boarding What to bring - Sports Kit

1 Boys and Girls additional Sports Equipment
1 Rugby/football boots
2 Indoor trainers
1 Outdoor trainers
1 Astro trainers
1 Hockey stick
1 Shin-pads
Gum shields (can be purchased through the school in September)
2
2 Sports Kit (Games and PE) Girls – All year round
2 pairs Bespoke playing shirt for netball and hockey
1 Bespoke black skort
1 Hockey socks
1 Bespoke tracksuit bottoms
1 Waterproof top
Bespoke hoody
2 skins - one of each, top and bottom
2
1 Girls – Trinity term only
1 Bespoke white shirt
White ankle socks
Athletics vest - house colour
Named water bottle (optional)

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What to bring - Sports Kit

Boys – all year round
2 Bespoke playing shirt for rugby, hockey and football
2 Bespoke black shorts
2 Rugby, football, hockey socks
1 Bespoke tracksuit bottoms
1 Waterproof top
1 Bespoke hoody
1 skins - one of each, top and bottom

Boys – Trinity term only
2 Bespoke white shirt
2 Cricket shirts
2 Cricket trousers
2 White ankle socks
1 Athletics vests - house colour
2 Named water bottle (optional)

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Electrical equipment

When you join us and fill in your induction form, please list any electric equipment you have
that plugs into the mains. During the Michaelmas Term independent PAT testing occurs. If
you purchase any other devices during the school year, please also inform boarding staff so we
can update our records.
While stereos and speakers are allowed in rooms, do not use them during study time. Personal
games consoles are only allowed with written permission from senior staff. All electrical
equipment and plugs should be labelled with a kite mark or CE mark as standard – electrical
safety is important, and staff will intervene and remove equipment that poses a threat to safety.

Fire safety

There is a rigorous fire safety policy. All rooms have fire alarms, which are tested regularly.
There are multiple fire alarm buttons and fire extinguishers in the boarding houses. Regular
fire drills are carried out and detailed instructions are available in the boarding houses.
In the case of a fire, a continuous, pulsing bleeper will sound the alarm. You must leave as
quickly and calmly as possible and assemble at the correct point of roll call.
Our safety regulations:
• Matches and lighters are not allowed
• Nothing should be placed over bedside lights or touching overhead lights
• Self-closing doors should not be propped open
• Electric blankets and heaters are not allowed
• Kettles or toasters in rooms are forbidden

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Alcohol, vapes, tobacco, drugs

You are not allowed to buy or use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vapes while at Langley School. You will
face serious sanctions if you do.
The only exception is that Sixth Form students may have a small amount of alcohol on special
occasions when supervised by a senior boarding staff member. If boarding staff feel that your alcohol
consumption is at a level of concern, we reserve the right to breathalyse you, using a standard
approved unit purchased from Boots the chemist called ‘AlcoSense.’ We use the current UK driving
regulations to ascertain if you are over the blood alcohol limit.
The school reserves the right to drug test if we have reason to believe you have taken illegal substances.
Further information regarding these matters can be found on the school website under policies.

Phones and valuables

You are free to use your phone, although not during mealtimes. There is also a landline in the
boarding office – please request permission for this. Pupils in Years 6 to 11 have their electronic
devices removed 15 minutes before lights out until the end of the following school day.
You will be provided with a lockable facility, and doors on dormitories are also secured throughout
the day. Please ensure that all valuables are locked away – you can request a key and padlock, at a
charge, from staff if needed. All passports and visas should be handed to Houseparents, who are
also happy to lock away larger items for you. We advise against using passports as photographic
proof of identity, due to problems with obtaining replacements in case of loss.
In terms of pocket money, we encourage you to run your own private accounts, unless your
parents have requested a monitoring on spending.

Email and Wi-Fi

You will be given a school email address and you can use school computers to check your
school email account regularly.
Monday to Friday morning, the school Wi-Fi is on between 6.30am and 8.00am and 5.30pm
to 11.30pm, and throughout the weekend. Login using a school computer to set up your
account, using your login name and the password.

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Start of term

What happens at the start and end of term?
Your parents should arrange your travel, flight bookings, passport and visa requirements, and
renewal of travel documents. We publish term and holiday dates a year in advance and we ask
that flights are not arranged before the end of term. We also ask that departures/ arrival are not
arranged between 11.00pm and 6.00am. We can help to arrange airport transfers where needed.
Special permission must be sought from the Headmaster (letter or email to the Headmaster’s PA)
in advance of any travel during term time. Due to Visa regulations this is of particular importance
to those students on a Tier 4 Visa.

What happens during half term?
Where there is sufficient demand, we remain open during half term. A sensible charge is made for
catering, excursions and, where requested, revision lessons.

Routine

Daily
7.00am Wake up
7.30am Breakfast in full uniform
8.15am Return to house (no further admittance until the end of the day)
8.40am Registration
4.40pm Return to house
5.00pm Homework until 6.30pm
7.00pm Extra Activities until 9.30pm
8.00pm In-house/ lights out – timing dependent on Year Group

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Weekday Routine Boarding

7.00am Morning Boarding Routine
7.05am Wake up
7.25am Shower/get dressed/tidy room
8.15am Breakfast
8.30am Prepare for school
Sign out/uniform check

School timetable - see page 14

4.40 - 4.45pm Evening Boarding Routine
5.00pm - 6.30pm Return to boarding houses/sign in
Homework
6.30 - 7.00pm Dinner
7.15 - 9.30pm Activities, free time or additional study time
8.00pm onwards Bedtime routine starts, timings are age dependent

Bedtime Boarding Routine

Year Group In boarding In rooms Lights out
house
Years 6 8.00pm 8.15pm (electronics handed in) 8.30pm
Year 7 8.30pm 8.45pm (electronics handed in) 9.00pm
Year 8 8.45pm 9.00pm (electronics handed in) 9.15pm
Year 9 9.00pm 9.15pm (electronics handed in) 9.30pm
Year 10 9.30pm 9.45pm (electronics handed in) 10.00pm
Year 11 9.45pm 10.00pm (electronics handed in) 10.15pm
Sixth Form 10.15pm 11.00pm
10.30pm

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Boarding Weekend Routine

Routine Saturday Sunday
Wake-up 9.30am 10.30am
Continental Breakfast (if required) 9.00am 9.00am
Brunch 10.30am 11.00am
Lunch - snack available in Kitchen 2.00pm 2.00pm
Lights out As weekday times
Boarding staff discretion

Activities and trips

Each week a list of upcoming activities and trips is published. Please check the noticeboards in
both houses to see what’s going on.
If you have any ideas, please share them with Miss Quantrill. To help with administration, please
book up for trips as early in the week as possible.
Remember … the more you are involved in boarding life, the more you will enjoy it!

Leisure time

The boarding experience features a variety of ‘Leave’ options, and an extensive programme of
both indoor and outdoor activities on weekday evenings, as well as evening and weekend trips.
Visits range from regular cinema visits to an excellent Arts programme with trips to theatres,
exhibitions, shows and recitals.
We actively encourage our overseas boarders to explain and show something of their cultural
background; for example, the celebration of Chinese New Year. Whatever your religious
observations, each House attends an afternoon reflection once a week and there are a small
number of services, such as Remembrance Sunday, that everyone attends to understand the
cultural significance.

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Weekend leave

It is assumed that full boarders are with us each weekend. Parent permission in writing (including
by email) is required by Thursday morning at the latest, for you to be granted weekend leave to
visit friends, family or carers.
It is assumed that weekly boarders return to parents or carers after the end of school on Friday
and return to us on Sunday before 8.00pm. Advance notice must be given if you are to stay at
school for a weekend.

Weekend Loddon Leave

Loddon is a small, picturesque village with a selection of speciality shops and a waterside picnic
area, which you can visit on Saturdays between 12.00pm and 5.00pm (or dusk, whichever is the
earliest) or on a Sunday after brunch.

Weekend Norwich Leave

Norwich is our closest city, approximately 10 miles away, filled with hidden gems and winding
alleyways, incredible heritage sites, modern technology and compelling architecture spanning
1000 years. Great for shopping and socialising, Norwich boasts independent and high street
shops, cinemas, theatres and restaurants. ‘Norwich Leave’ is available from 11.00am to 4.00pm
via a (chargeable) school minibus service on Saturdays and its frequency is restricted by your age,
events, behaviour during the week, academic progress and safety issues. Younger pupils must be
accompanied.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted upstairs without Houseparent permission. Boys are only allowed on the
ground floor of Salisbury, and girls are only allowed on the ground floor of the Main Building.

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Late Leave

For senior students and those with positions of responsibility within the boarding community,
evening leave is granted with permission and or earned by positive, responsible behaviour and
application. Signing in and out is vital.

On all Leave you must:
• Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
• If below Year 9, only go in groups or with a Sixth Form student
• Not attempt to ‘thumb’ lifts or accept lifts from anyone
• Walk on designated footpaths/ pavements. If you have to use the road or where paths are

narrow, walk in single file, face the oncoming traffic, keep as close to the verge as possible and
stay alert
• Be back in school before it is dark (house staff will advise)
• Keep some coins or a mobile phone should you need to contact the school
• Remember that the laws of the land and local by-laws apply to you and must be observed
• Represent the school and display high standards of behaviour
• Be safe and sensible
• Travel safely and be aware of travel times
• Plan out a safe way to return (there are no public bus stops next to the school)
• Take enough money to cover your return fare
• Please note that taxis can only go ‘on the bill’ for half term/ end of term transport
• Do not book taxis or alternative transport to collect from front of school before 11.20am, so
that ‘Norwich Leave’ can depart first
• Return from Norwich in good time for supper, by 5.30pm at the latest

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Registration and signing in/out

We are required by law to know where you are at all times. Registration will be explained during
your induction.
You must always gain permission and be signed out by the duty member of staff, stating your
destination, signing back in on your return. Signing out means that you agree to observe the
conditions laid down for your safety. Leaving site without permission will be seen as a serious
disciplinary matter.

Laundry

Take your items down daily to the laundry before breakfast – little and often is the motto. Clearly
label all clothing with woven name tags or indelible pen. For staff to sew on labels there will be
a charge of 50p per tag. The school cannot be responsible for unmarked articles. All items must
be machine washable and suitable for tumble dryers. You will be told on your induction about
bedding washing days.

Boarding house duty

Within your bedroom/ dorm, it is important that you:
• Put away and hang clothes when not in use
• Place dirty laundry in appropriate basket and take to the Laundry before breakfast
• Keep floors clear of debris and put rubbish in bins
• Neatly stack desktops and shelves
• Make your bed
• Switch off lights and electrical equipment when not in use
• Complete inventory agreements with boarding staff on arrival
The maintenance team conduct checks via tours of the accommodation, accompanied by senior
boarding staff. You are encouraged to report matters requiring repair or attention.

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Entrance

Map Key: Map designed by Brooklyn P, Year 8
1 – Main Hall and boys’ boarding
2 – Dining Hall 21 – Alston (Sixth Form) Centre
3 – Sports’Hall 22 – Main Performance Hall (MPH)
4 – CCF 23 – Design and Technology
5 – Drama 24 – Languages (Spanish)
6 – Fine Art 25 – Languages (Mandarin)
7 – Music 26 – Languages (French)
8 – Science 27 – EAL and Learning Support
9 – English 28 – Activities
10 – Maths 29 – Garden Cottage
11 – Computer Science & IT 30 – Ballroom
12 – Geography 31 – Photography
13 – History 32 – Psychology
14 – Politics 33 – Library
15 – Business and Economics 34 – Site tour
16 – Law 35 – Sport’s pitches
17 – Religious Studies 36 – Chapel
18 – Media Studies 37 – Hard Court
19 – Girls’ boarding 38 – LFA (Langley Football Academy)
20 – Food Preparation and Nutrition 39 – Hockey
40 – Cricket
41 – Medical Centre