Secondary Parent Handbook

The aim of our Home-School Agreement is to make clear to parents/carers, students and staff that they have an equally important part to play in helping each individual student make the best of the opportunities provided at NCBIS. Success for your child will be built upon an open and supportive partnership between all those concerned. The Home-School Agreement will enable to work within our school philosophy and towards our educational aims and thus provide a quality education for your child. We would ask that you read the agreement below with your child.

Pupils are expected to:

• Be polite, respectful and courteous to all members of the school community.
• Be responsible for actions and develop self-discipline in life skills.
• Be respectful of the property of others and care for the school environment.
• Be punctual for all school activities.
• Inform parents of changes to school routine e.g. after school lessons.
• Have respect for each and each other’s world view.
• Move sensibly around school and with a minimum of noise level so as not to disturb others.
• Wear the correct school uniform.
• Have a positive work ethic and meet deadlines and personal targets.
• Enter classes quietly and purposefully, in readiness to work.
• Act as role models for younger students.
• Behave impeccably to promote a positive image of the school in the community.
• Hand all correspondence to parents on the day issued (envelopes should not be opened).
• Use English when instructed in lessons in line with our language policy, on buses and when representing the school (exceptions to this rule are: Dutch Primary School, language classes and Foundation years when appropriate).
• Ensure that mobile phones and any other devices are used as stated by the school policy

Parents are expected to:

• Read and abide by the Student-Parent handbook.
• Attend, whenever possible, school events and parent-teacher meetings.
• Ensure that they are available within 10 working days, when there is a request to attend a meeting about their child’s progress or behaviour.
• Assume the responsibility for the attendance and punctuality of their child.
• Ensure that at least one parent is home during the school term, where possible, and ensure that if both parents are away, that the school is notified.
• Encourage their children to meet homework deadlines and to check and sign planners on a weekly basis.
• Reinforce the importance of their children wearing correct uniform or appropriate clothes.
• Make the school aware of any learning issues and act on any recommendations requesting assessments or help from outside agencies.
• Be punctual for school events and when collecting students after events and trips.
• Support school policies and guidelines for behaviour and support the school in enforcing any sanctions that are set.
• Encourage and support their child’s effort to learn by providing time and space for their child to study, and by prioritising school and schoolwork during the school year.
• Ensure that their children come to school properly equipped.
• Inform the school of any concerns or problems that might affect the student’s work or behaviour.
• Respect the teachers’ work time and make an appointment to discuss any issues.
• Encourage the use of English in school and on transportation provided by the school.
• Ensure letters/reply slips are filled in and returned promptly.

Teachers are expected to:

• Be role models for the students.
• Apply NCBIS policies consistently.
• Use appropriate language to all.
• Adhere to the dress code.
• Participate in ECAs and whole school events.
• Be proactive with parent/teacher relationships and be open and welcoming.
• Respond to parental enquiries within 2 working days and arrange meetings as soon as is
  practical / possible.
• Be aware of the needs of all learners, including those in Learning Support and EAL.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Be ambassadors for the school at all times.
• Provide a positive learning environment.
• Display a sensitive and caring attitude to all.
• Always act in a culturally sensitive manner ensuring that any comments are respectful of the local culture and the culture of any member of the school community.
• Plan engaging lessons that are inclusive of all learners.

Additional points to note:

The school accepts no responsibility for any loss of, or damage to, visitors’ property including confiscated items.
Any visitors entering the school for visits to learning areas or for meetings must be arranged to
do so by prior appointment

Al parents and visitors are kindly reminded to sign in and out at the main gate on every visit to the campus. Visitors must visibly always wear the relevant NCBIS ID badges when on campus. Families are requested to pick up their family ID badges on admission to the school.

Parents and visitors should observe the following points:

• If the fire alarm sounds, leave the building by the nearest exit and report to the assembly point on the school field.
• In the event of a lockdown situation, follow the instructions of a staff member
• The school accepts no responsibility for any loss of, or damage to, visitors’ property.
• Parents and visitors are requested not to enter classrooms or teaching areas except by prior arrangement.

Weekends/Holidays

Buildings, classrooms, and other educational rooms are not open on weekends and during holidays, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Head of School. Students must be supervised by an adult at all times, and appropriate conduct is expected.
Due to limited parking facilities, parents should park their cars outside of school. No pets are allowed on campus.

Student Guests

There will be times when former students or friends and family members of our existing students will want to visit the school. Permission for this type of visit must be sought at least 24 hours before the visit, from the Deputy Head Pastoral.

This can be done by emailing secondaryoffice@ncbis.co.uk. Guests of students in Years 7-13 are restricted to break time visits only so as to avoid disruption to lessons. We cannot guarantee to be able to accommodate all requests.

The KS3 and KS4 Dress Code plays an important role in contributing to the spirit and expectations of
both Key Stages and the wider school. As leaders and role models, students are expected to set an
example to the rest of the school through their high standard of business-like dress and the way in which they present themselves.
Our Dress Code aims to promote a smart, modern and professional appearance which allows our students to prepare for life beyond NCBIS.

Our dress code is gender neautral, meaning that both males and females are expected to dress according to the same dress code, which is demonstrated below.
Students should wear suitable sport clothes for PE lessons.

Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth form students are role models for younger students, and representatives of the NCBIS student body. The Sixth Form Dress Code is a privilege that allows students considerable freedom. Al IB and A-Level students are expected to adhere to the dress code in a manner that is respectful of local cultures while maintaining a smart appearance. It is important that the Dress Code complements the main School Uniform Guidelines and that students recognise that the school is a working environment. We base our expectations on the type of clothes and appearance that would be acceptable in the workplace.

Uniform violations

We expect our students to abide by the NCBIS dresscode. Students who do not follow the dress code can expect the following staged approach:
1st stage- Up to 3 warnings will be given with a mandatory note written in the uniform login the planner and noted on the MIS.
2nd stage- On the 4th uniform violation an after-school detention will be issued by the tutor/co-tutor which will be noted on the MIS.
3rd stage – On the 5th uniform violation an after school detention will be served which will be noted on the MIS
4th stage – On the 6th uniform violation an after school detention will be served with the Deputy Head Pastoral which will be noted on the MIS
5th stage – On the 7th uniform violation the student will be removed from lessons until the correct uniform is brought in to school. Parents will be contacted.

Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) Clothing

• For all practical ECAs, students are expected to bring appropriate kit.
• For sporting ECAs, unless otherwise stipulated by the coach of that activity, Year 7-1 students are expected to wear PE kit and BI students should wear appropriate sportswear.
• Students selected to play for school teams must wear the correct kit in all training sessions and matches if they wish to represent NCBIS.
• Exceptions to this rule would include contact sports; where the students may be asked to wear stronger or more protective clothing.

At break times, students can choose to either buy food from the school canteen or bring a packed lunch from home. The school has designated areas for the consumption of food and drink. Food is not permitted on the school field or Basketball Courts. In the interests of healthy eating and parity for all, food is not allowed to be delivered by a delivery order, drivers or parents. Fast food is not allowed on site and will be confiscated. Chewing gum is not allowed on school premises either.

Students are expected to bring their own labelled water bottle to fill from the school water dispensers as part of the school’s environmental initiative to cut down on plastic cups and bottles.

To ensure the safety of children in our community who have severe food allergies, please do not send food items containing nuts or nut-based products.

• Students will be assigned a locker in which to keep their personal property. (Year 7-13)
• Students will need to supply a lock for their locker.
• Students are strongly encouraged to use these lockers throughout the day.
• Laptops, mobile phones, electronic equipment and other personal items of value may be brought to school at the student’s own risk. The school will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items, including items that have been confiscated.
• Lost property enquiries should first be made to the Secondary School office and then to the security office where our lost property store is located.

Please label all personal belongings where possible.

We understand that changing technology means that mobile phones and other devices can be used for a variety of educational purposes. However, the use of the mobile phone and other devices (including earphones) for telephoning, messaging or accessing media is not permitted during the school day from 7.45am to 2.40pm. Should a pupil be found using or visibly seen in possession of their mobile phone or other device between these hours, the device will be confiscated.

If pupils need to contact parents during the school day, they should do this inside
the Secondary Office and with permission. Similarly, if parents need to contact their child, they should contact the Secondary Office and leave a message.

If a student is found using their mobile phone/other device inappropriately and repeatedly the following staged sanctions will apply:

First Offence: The mobile phone/other device will be confiscated and parents will be notified. Students can collect the phone/device from the Secondary School Office at the end of the day, where they will be issued a first warning letter and the confiscation will be logged.

Second Offence: The mobile phone/other device will be confiscated. Students will be issued with a second letter and parents will be required to come into school to collect the mobile phone/other device.

Third and Subsequent Offences: Any further breach of the mobile phone policy will lead to the mobile phone and SIM card/other device being confiscated for a mini- mum of two weeks. Parents will then be required to collect the item.

At NCBIS we believe that good communication between home and school is essential to ensuring that students are successful in all aspects of schooling . Therefore, staff will keep parents informed of relevant issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Likewise, parents are welcome to contact relevant teachers with any questions regarding school-related matters. Parents can expect a reply from a staff member with a 2 working day response time. E-mails arriving between 6.30 pm and 6.30am will be treated as though they have arrived after 6.30 am.
Please note that staff are not expected to check or respond to emails during the holidays, so this should be factored in to any requests that you may have.
If you wish to contact teachers during teaching hours, please call the Secondary School office to leave a message. Alternatively, teachers can be emailed by using the teacher’s first name, dot, last name followed by @ncbis.co.uk.

Change of Address/ Telephone Number
Please notify the Secondary Office with any changes of telephone number (including mobile), address, email address, or emergency contacts.

Guardianship Arrangements ifParents are Overseas
Please notify the school fi you are planning to take a trip out of the country for more than one day. NCBIS will need details of appointed guardians and emergency telephone numbers.

We have noted from experience that in situations where both parents are away, students can be rather unsettled. If we have information about your travel arrangements, it will enable staff members to provide additional support at these times.

In the event of emergency closure, the school will contact all parents by text and/or email. This information will also be displayed on our school website home page.

Parents are always welcome to arrange meetings at school, and likewise the school may initiate a meeting with parents at any time during the year. It is requested that 1working day’s notice be given when making appointments. There are a number of parent-teacher conferences for each year group throughout the year as well as other reports. As part of our Home School Agreement, it is the expectation that parents attend parent-teacher conferences and career appointments (where relevant).

Students are also strongly encouraged to attend parent-teacher conferences. If the school requests a meeting, parents are required to attend within 10 working days.

A Secondary School newsletter is sent via email on a regular basis to parents detail- ing events. These will also be available on the school website. We are also active on social media platforms, so please follow us across those platforms.

At the start of each academic year, students are issued with planners. Planners are a very impor- tant communication tool. Students should use their planners to record homework and any key dates / messages or information. The planners can be used to communicate messages from school to home and vice versa. Parents are required to acknowledge that they have read the planner by signing it on a weekly basis. There will be a nominal charge for lost planners.

Requests for admissions documentation (e.g. transcripts, copies of previous reports, certification of school enrollment etc) must be submitted to the appropriate Head of House in writing. Parents/students should allow five working days for the documentation to be prepared. This process may not be possible outside of term time, due to limited access to student files by academic staff. Please bear this in mind when submitting documentation requests. Any requests above and beyond the standard documentation may require extra time.
NCBIS does not provide open references for students. References will be sent directly to new schools/institutions in support of students who are leaving NCBIS, once the new school has contacted us. Please give the appropriate Head of House’s email address to any new institutions as a first point of contact.

The parents need to meet the costs of sending any physical documentation to other institutions/schools. This should be paid directly to the school cashier beforehand. Once payment has been made, the documentation will be sent and the airway bill number forwarded to parents/students, to allow for tracking.

The planner is a key point of communication between home and school. Planners are checked weekly by tutors and can be used to ask any questions you might have or to pass on any information to tutors. The tutor is the first point of contact for any pastoral issues; this might include settling in issues or recurring issues with organisation.

Any specific subject concerns should be addressed to your child’s individual subject teachers. For example, if you have a question about geography homework, please contact your child’s geography teacher. If, after contacting the subject teacher or tutor, you still have further questions or concerns that have not been resolved, please contact the appropriate Head of Department or Head of House.

For Years 7 – 1, your child will be allocated to a tutor group, depending on their house system. At NCBIS we follow a Vertical Tutoring system. Vertical tutoring, also known as cross-age or peer tutoring, is an educational approach in which students from different grade levels or academic levels engage in a tutoring relationship to support each other’s learning.

Unlike traditional tutoring, which typically involves an older or more experienced tutor assisting a younger or less experienced student, vertical tutoring involves a reciprocal relationship between peers of different ages or academic levels. Vertical tutoring encourages collaboration and mutual learning. Tutors and tutees often engage in discussions, share knowledge and experiences, and work together to solve problems. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Regular attendance and a good record of punctuality are essential foundations for effective learning and teaching environment in which every student can thrive. Good attendance is fundamental to sound academic and social progress and development. Not surprisingly, educational research shows a close correlation between good attendance and attainment.
In an increasingly competitive world of work, the school values attendance as well as punctuality, as it develops patterns of behaviour important for personal and professional success later in life. Whilst we would like to expect a 100% attend-ance rate, the school recognises that on occasion a child will be absent for medical reasons or other exceptional circumstances such as family illness or bereavement.

Punctuality and Lateness
Authorised and Unauthorised Absence and Leave Of Absence
Parents are advised to make appointments for dentist/doctor or optician outside of school hours where reasonably possible. If the school is satisfied that a pupil is absent as a result of illness, the absence will be treated as authorised using a medical (M) code.
It is important that children arrive at school punctually to ensure a calm and purposeful start to the day.
Where pupils arrive late for school [after the register has closed] this will be marked as a ‘late’ (L) code in the AM register. If a student arrives after 8:30am it will be marked as a ‘very late’ (G) code. If the student arrives
after 11:00am it will be marked as a half day unauthorised absence (D), unless a reasonable explanation is given by parents. Statistical information relating to punctuality will be reported to parents termly, alongside attendance data.

Key Attendance Points

• Non-school sporting absences will be authorised with the appropriate supporting documentation. However, these still count as an absence against attendance.
• School sporting absences and Egyptian National exams (and those examinations recognised formally by other countries’ governments) will be marked as offsite education. However, no prior study leave will be granted for examination revision
  purposes.
• Attendance at or below 94.99% will result in a letter home and parents may be asked to come in for a meeting to discuss ways in which we can improve attendance.
• Any student whose attendance levels are 94.99% or below may not be allowed to participate in school activities that require more time out of lessons. e.g. sports fixtures and tournaments, MUN etc.
• Students whose attendance levels drop below 90% will not be authorised to take additional time off school for non-compulsory travel or family commitments. Any absence not sanctioned by the school will be recorded as an unauthorised absence.
• Attendance is recorded on the official school transcript, which is frequently requested by new schools and universities. It is also used as criteria for the IB application process. 20

Students are expected to be on the school campus by 7.40 am in order to have time to prepare themselves for the school day. Parents who drive their children to school or who arrange private transport are requested to take into consideration the Cairo traffic conditions to ensure a timely arrival.

Pupils should be in their tutor bases at 7.45am. Anyone arriving after 7:50 am will be given a late mark. Pupils failing to arrive before the end of registration should sign into the late book outside the secondary office before proceeding to lessons.

Reporting Levels of Attendance and Punctuality

Parents are informed of their child’s attendance and punctuality data in each report issued by the school and students whose attendance is of concern may be contacted more regularly. Attendance and punctuality information can be accessed daily by parents and students via Engage.

Attendance in the IB Diploma and A-Level Programme

Both the ALevel and IB Diploma Programmes are very demanding. As such, it is vitally important that students maintain the highest possible standard of attendance. Every lesson will contain pertinent information related to the course or the lesson will be des- ignated for working on Internal Assessment in the respective subjects.

Should a student’s %attendance fall below the specified level, then we would need to consider if the amount of content the student has covered is sufficient to continue on the A Level or IB Diploma course. The attendance will be constantly under review throughout the year. Authorised absences will not be used in this data.

N.B. Once fees for registrations for examinations have been paid, there will be no refund for cases where student attendance results ni non-entry for examinations.

Students arriving between 7:50am and 8.50am will be marked as late. After 8.50am, a student will be given a morning absence mark. Any student departing school between 11.30am and 2.00pm will be given an afternoon absence mark for the purposes of attendance.

Parents are requested to phone or email the tutor and/or co-tutor on the first day of a student’s absence, and every subsequent day unless it is known that their child will be absent for a definitive period of time. On a student’s return to school, parents are asked to provide a signed written note confirming the reasons for the absence. The school reserves the right to request a medical certificate to be produced to confirm an absence.

Parents whose children make use of school transport are also requested to telephone the bus monitor/transport manager before 7.00 am (or pick up time fi earlier) to notify them of the absence.

Students not in attendance during any given school day, may not attend extra-curricular activities or other social events organised by the school on the same day, except in special circumstances.

The Deputy Head Pastoral, in exceptional circumstances (interviews, religious holidays, non NCBIS examinations, medical appointments, visa appointments etc…) may grant permission for a leave of absence for up to a maximum of 5 days in any academic year, but this would be highly unusual and could seriously impact your child’s progress.

In determining whether or not to authorise such an absence, factors which would be taken into consideration would include the over- all attendance record of the student (i.e. whether they have already had a number of absences, irrespective of the reason), the timing and reason for the proposed absence, whether previous requests have been made for leave of absence and their stage of education and progress.

The final decision as to whether the absence is authorised rests with the Deputy Head Pastoral who will notify parents of the decision. Requests should be submitted on the leave of absence request form 5 days in advance of the absence, where possible.

We are fortunate to have lengthy school holidays, the dates of which are published well in advance. We request that a family’s travel plans respect the school calendar. All students are expected to be present on the day the school re-opens and to remain in school until the end of the school day on the day a vacation begins. Please note that Islamic holidays are frequently subject to late changes. Care should be taken when planning around these dates.

This is expressed as a percentage which is worked out from the number of days absent out of the number of possible attendances. The number of late marks recorded will be reported. Attendance data will also be recorded on the school transcript, which is used in applications for other schools and higher education institutions.

Please note the following criteria for the purposes of reporting attendance and punctuality at NCBIS:

Sanctions for Lateness and Poor Attendance

Failure to meet attendance and punctuality expectations could result in a range of actions being taken. These could include one or more of the following: monitoring, discussion with child, detentions, letters and/ or meetings with parents, loss of privileges and exclusion in the most serious or persistent breaches of the code.

1st stage – After 3 late marks (over any time scale), the tutor will notify parents via email or phone. The tutor will seek clarification with parents as to the reason for lateness and ask parents to resolve the issue.

2nd stage – On 4th late, the tutor will issue an after-school detention (the tutor will discuss with student, and try to find a solution for the lateness)

3rd stage – On 5th late, the Head of Key Stage will issue an after-school detention (the Head of Key Stage will discuss with student, and try to find a solution to the lateness)

4th stage – On 6th late, the student will be referred to the Deputy Head (Student Welfare) for an extended school day. Every subsequent late mark will result in an automatic extended school day until 4pm on the day the student is late. Parents will be notified of this procedure on the day.

Students may be placed on probation if their record of attendance is an ongoing cause for concern, and if earlier intervention and support to try to resolve the problem has not succeeded. The terms, conditions and timeline of the probationary period will be clearly identified to students and parents and regular reports sent home to keep parents well- informed. If the terms of the probation are not satisfied, the Pastoral Head (Student Welfare) will notify the student, parents and Principal accordingly and parents may be asked to find another school for their child.

Where an absence is 3 days or less, students are responsible for finding out about, and completing, any homework and class work that may have been assigned during their absence. If the absence is likely to extend and the student is able to complete work at home, parents may request work from the individual teacher. Where possible, staff will provide appropriate work or key notes to complete. The school is under no obligation to provide work for elective absences.

Attendance for Offsite Education
Aspart of the curriculum, offsite educational visits are arranged at certain times o f the year, to enrich and broaden the students’ learning experience. These visits are considered part of the curriculum content and participation is expected. Where students are missing lessons due to a school visit, they are expected to negotiate deadlines with their teachers for completion of missed work.

Each year the Secondary School suspends normal classes for Challenges week. Challenges week forms part of our wider experiential curriculum and is part of our “Learning for Life skills” programme at NCBIS.

Challenges week activities provide rich, character-building experiences that we hope will awaken a student’s interest, or spark a passion in areas that they may never have experienced previously. We believe that Challenges week should serve the purpose of enhancing the standard curriculum and provide students with opportunities for cultural enrichment, service to others, adventure activities and travel, whilst making the student body more internationally minded and better global citizens. The NCBIS programme is designed to give students the experiences that will inspire them and which fit in with the ethos of the A-Level and IB diploma programme at NCBIS.

Challenges week looks to provide unique educational experiences and we strongly
believe that it provides NCBIS students with an edge when they apply to future colleges and universities. A presentation is made to students and parents in term 2, outlining the content of the week. Overseas trips, local trips and school-based activities are offered by year group. Students are expected to meet al expectations outlined in the behaviour policy in order to participate in challenges week.

Students can represent the school in many ways; they can participate in CISSA, COBIS, MUN, School productions etc. Most of these activities are not directly related to the academic curriculum that the school offers, but are important additions that contribute to a student’s holistic and experiential learning.

Whilst extracurricular activities (ECAs) are offered to NCBIS students to enrich and compliment a student’s academic education, participation is a privilege. Students who cannot ensure that they can find a balance between school, homework and other commitments nay find that they are not allowed to participate in additional events until evidence can be produced of a more consistent effort level in their academic studies.

Regular attendance at sports practice/ECAs is required and failure to attend may result in exclusion from the team or activity.
Athletes/participants are expected to be in school on the days of games or trips and the day after returning from a trip.
Due to exam commitments, Year 1 and 13 students will be restricted to the number of sports and other trips to be made during the academic year. Restrictions will be determined by predicted grades, mock results, Approach to Learning scores and attendance

It is expected that student athletes will travel both to and from the competition location with the team/school group.
There may be occasions where it is more practical for students to arrive or depart from the location of the event independently, in which case parents must inform the school in good time and in writing. For all
trips, students are to maintain good behaviour and follow school rules.

Visa appointments for school trips are not marked as absences for attendance purposes. Visas for family holidays and/or personal reasons are considered absences, for the purpose of compiling attendance data. On both occasions pupils should catch up with any missed work.

With the exception of emergency treatment, parents are kindly requested to make medical and dental appointments out of school hours. Where an appointment necessitates arriving late to school or leaving early, please provide your child with a written note or appointment card. The pupil will be required to sign in/out at the Secondary School office and they will be marked absent for that particular session of the day.

It is the goal of NCBIS to provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and which offers opportunities for all students to realise their academic potential. Therefore, students are expected to:

• Arrive to class on time. Enter and leave the class in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Get their equipment out immediately and ensure that their bags are safely out of the way.
• Obey all safety Instructions displayed, particularly relevant in the science laboratories.
• Follow the instructions of the Class teacher and / or teaching assistant at all times.
• Ensure that the time spent in the classroom is used to learn and not wasted through engaging in any activity that does not lead to learning.
• Ensure that the class is left tidy and clean at the end of the lesson for other groups.

School issued textbooks and library books are expected to be returned undamaged at the end of the academic year, or when a student leaves NCBIS midyear for any reason. Students will be charged for lost or damaged items. A flat fee of 700LE* per textbook for students in Y7-11, and 900LE per text book for students in Y12-13 will be charged for any books not returned. (*this price may change nominally each year based on book costs)

All students should have the equipment listed below with them for all lessons:

Black/blue pens

Green pen

Highlighter pens

Pencil

Ruler

Eraser

Sharpener

Glue stick

Scissors

Pack of colouring pencils

HB, 2B, 4B and 6B sketching pencils (if studying art)

Black Fine liner (if studying art)

Calculator

Protractor and compass (if studying maths)

Exercise books

Textbooks

Laptop

The use of the toilet during class is not encouraged. Students are expected to use the break times to ensure that they are prepared for their lessons, which includes visiting their lockers, filling their water bottles and using the toilet. Students are directed inside the school building by duty staff, before the end of break times, allowing them ample time and opportunity to prepare themselves for their lessons.

We ask that students make full and effective use of class time as any disruptions may impact on your child’s learning. If there are special circumstances, such as a health condition, that might mean a student has to frequently leave lessons to visit the toilet, we would ask that parents let us know so that we can update our files and inform teachers. Staff will sign the student’s planner before permitting any student to leave the classroom.

Baseline tests originate from external sources (GL) and are administered for the purpose of obtaining a baseline score and an academic potential Minimum Expected Grade that will appear on each report. From this baseline score staff can get a measure of expected progress.

This information helps us to ensure that students have suitable targets and are sufficiently challenged to achieve In line with their potential. Students normally take baseline tests In Years 7,10 and 13 but may sit them in other years at the discretion of the school. Students who join the school part way through the academic year will take the test at a later date. Some students may also take additional tests to help recognise or diagnose a learning difficulty.

In addition to these, students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 will undergo external GL progress tests named PTE (Progress Test English), PTM (Progress Test Maths), PTS (Progress Test Science) and NGRT (New Group and Reading Test). These assessments require no prior revision and allow the school to extemally verify and measure the progress of students.

1-Purpose

Home learning is set at NCBIS so that students can be provided with the experience of working by themselves, without immediate recourse to other students or a teacher. It consolidates or extends work begun in school, and it develops a habit of private and independent study.

Whilst it is appreciated that some students with learning difficulties or home problems may not find ti easy to complete regular home learning assignments, teachers will set home learning assignments in the expectation that the students will complete it.

1. Aims

2- Parental Involvement

Parents are encouraged to support their children in the successful completion of home learning. We also encourage the parents to contact the tutor, Head of House or Head of Department if they are concerned about any issue regarding home learning.

Similarly, we will contact parents if we feel there are frequent problems which the parents could help resolve. Students can also raise problems with their tutor or subject teacher.

3- Home Learning Support

The school has several channels of support for students who encounter genuine difficulties completing home learning satisfactorily. These include:

• “Home Work Club” from 2:40pm-3:30pm Sunday-Wednesday in the library for all year groups.
• Year 10/Year 1 Study Skills lessons operated by the Inclusive Learning Department.
• GCSE/IGCSE, A level and IB clinics run by several subject areas during the course of the year.

If a student is absent for one or two days at a time, ti is the student’s responsibility in consultation with his/her subject teacher to catch up with home learning tasks.
In the case of a longer period of absence the tutor and/or Head of House will meet with the student and/or liaise with parents to draw up a timetable for the catching up of assignments.

4- TypesofHomeLearning

At NCBIS, the type of Home Learning will vary depending upon the year group, subject, and stage in their education journey towards final examinations in Year 1 and Year 13. These include the following:

5- Home Learning Expectations
At NCBIS, the home learning expectations are a guide for a weekly allowance of home learning for students to undertake. These expectations will vary throughout the year.

Aims:

• To create a culture of exceptionally good behaviour through an ethos of mutual respect amongst all members of the community
• To ensure the safety and emotional well being of all students
• To promote community cohesion through improved relationships
• To refuse to give learners attention and importance for poor conduct
• To ensure all stakeholders are aware of the school’s approach to praise and the management of unacceptable behaviours.

Responsibilities:

The School:

• To refer to ‘Respectful, Responsible, Ready’ in all conversations about behaviour
• Encourage and make use of the schools achievement and behaviour point systems
• To treat all children fairly and with respect
• To recognise that each child is an individual and to be aware of his/her needs
• To regularly celebrate learners whose efforts go above and beyond expectations
• Always address any learner who is not behaving in accordance with our values, no matter where this behaviour takes place

The Student:

• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Be ready

The Parent:

• To be aware of the school expectations and to support the school in its mission and values
• To foster good relationships with the school
• To encourage independence and self-discipline
• To alert the school as soon as there are any concerns

Full version can be found in this page School Policies

The use of praise in developing a positive atmosphere in the classroom cannot be underestimated. It is the key to developing positive relationships, including those learners who are hardest to reach. Systems that emphasise praise are more effective in motivating pupils to make appropriate choices and to repeat the associated behaviour. NCBIS employs a range of strategies to this end. Rewards and recognition contribute because they:

• Help to build and maintain positive relationships between staff and pupils and between pupils.
• Make the school experience more enjoyable for pupils and all staff.
• Encourage pupils to repeat the desirable behaviours that earned the rewards.
• Contribute to pupils’ self esteem and confidence.

Level 1

• Be awarded positive comments in books, via email or verbally
• Be awarded achievement points) on the MIS
• Be awarded merit (3 achievement points) on the MIS

Level 2

• Be awarded a positive postcard (5 achievement points) on the MIS and Deputy Head writes home to parents.
• Receive certificates for achievement points at 50, 100, 150, 200 etc in assembly, where possible.
• Weekly updated display board celebrating top 3 students in each year group with highest number of achievement points.
• Weekly tutor group league with half-termly prizes for highest collective achievement points.

Level 3

• Letters of praise following school reports (attitude to learning and high academic attainment)
• Letters of recognition for 100% attendance
• Recognition in assemblies, departments and school publications (e.g. Twitter, yearbook)
• Be invited to reward events and offsite visits throughout the year

Level 4

• Be awarded in the termly awards ceremonies.
• Be awarded in the annual awards ceremony (Horus Awards)

On those occasions where pupil behaviour contradicts the school’s values and expectations on behaviour, NCBIS will employ positive interventions and restorative practices to provide the pupil with an opportunity to reflect on their behaviour and to support them in recognising how they can modify and improve their behaviour and future actions.

As a school NCBIS believes that adopting a restorative approach to addressing poor behaviour is the most successful way to resolve conflict and improve behaviours.

Restorative practice aims to transform behaviour and restore and improve relationships. This strategy allows all those involved to think about the choices they have made, the impact these choices have had on themselves and others and how better choices
can be made in the future. It also allows pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

The school pastoral system provides help and advice both to individuals and to groups to regulate behaviour. The appropriate class teacher, tutor and co-tutor would usually be the first point of contact should a parent or staff wish to raise any issue or concern. The following staff may also be involved in providing behavioural support:

• Class teachers / teaching assistants / tutors &co-tutors
• Primary Middle Leadership Team / Head of House
• Primary and Secondary Senior Leadership Team
• School Mentor
• Head of Inclusive Learning

Tobacco, Vapes, Alcohol and Illegal Substances

Substance abuse in any form is treated very seriously at NCBIS: possession, purchase, sale, or being under the influence of drugs/alcohol during school hours or any school-related activity is strictly prohibited.

Dangerous Objects

Sharp or dangerous objects, weapons, and replica weapons are not allowed on school grounds. The school will not tolerate these objects being brought on to school premises or on any form of educational visit.

Fighting/Assault/Threat of Violence

The school will not tolerate physical fighting (including play fighting), assault, threats of violence or intimidation of any kind.

Bullying and Gang Mentality

The school will not tolerate bullying in any of its forms including but not limited to physical, verbal, emotional, or psychological bullying

Public Displays of Affection/Inappropriate Sexual Exposure or Activity

In appropriate displays of affection, including kissing and/or intimate contact are not acceptable behaviours in school. Any sexual activity or exposure will be treated

Level 1 Behaviours 

Behaviours: Classroom

• Violating the school essential agreement of being respectful, responsible and ready.
• Talking whilst the teacher is speaking to the class.
• Failure to complete work and/or ot an appropriate standard in class.
• Not paying attention.
• Talking persistently
• Not adhering to the school language policy.
• Low level inappropriate use of technology or other educational equipment.
• Throwing items across the class
• Arriving late to class without excuse
• Shouting/calling out and interrupting teaching and learning
• Arguing with members of staff
• Not completing homework/classwork
• Chewing gum

Behaviours: Wider Site

• Running in the corridor.
• Pushing in the canteen queue.
• Littering.
• Throwing water/food in any area.
• Poor bus behaviour.
• Not following etiquette in assembly (e.g. whistling, talking)
• Undirected swearing.
• Accidental breakages / damage to property.
• Not following the instructions of a member of staff or arguing / rudeness towards members of staff (including security).
• Entering a classroom without teacher being present.

Actions

First offence: The teacher will respond to the poor behaviour with verbal warning.

Second offence: The teacher will explicitly remind the pupil of the the 3xR’s -verbal reminder, reset the expectations. Behaviour point logged.

Third offence: Teacher to move the pupil to another seat within the room. Only in exceptional circumstances should a pupil be removed from a lesson, and should be supervised. Arestorative conversation will take place, detention set.

Level 2 Behaviours 

Behaviours: Classroom

• Repetition of any level 1 behaviours
• Repeatedly violating general expectations and classroom rules.
• Consistent poor work habits that are having an impact on the pupils’ learning and that of others.
• Deliberate damage to other pupils’ work.
• Academic dishonesty.
• Continued uniform violations (se uniform violations guidance)
• Belligerent behaviour including swearing.
• Inappropriate use of technology.
• Lying.
• Tardiness (see punctuality guidance).
• Inappropriate public displays of affection.

Behaviours: Wider Site

• Repetition of any level 1 behaviours
• Inappropriate behaviour during a fire alarm.
• Deliberate damage to school property such as graffiti (e.g. on desks)
• Spitting.
• Rude hand gestures.
• Deliberate damage to other pupils’ work or being.
• Serious in appropriate use of technology or other educational equipment.

Actions

First offence: Lunchtime detention (30 mins) will be set by the staff member on Edulink. It can be repeated if/as necessary. During the detention a restorative conversation should take place.

Second Offence: After school detention -to be served from 2.40pm -4pm. Can be repeated if/as necessary and can be escalated to/served with the relevant line manager. The detention should be logged on Edulink

Third Offence: Internal 1( day fixed term) suspension – and can be repeated if/as necessary.

Level 3 Behaviours 

Behaviours: Classroom

• Repetition of any level 2 behaviours
• Behaving in a way that could cause injury to one’s self or others.
• Abusive or discriminatory behaviours (e.g. spreading rumours or using racist com- ments) against any member of the school community. Bullying of another pupil (see bullying policy procedural flowchart)
• Willful damage to property.
• Repeated acts of defiance; use of intimidation, coercion or force.
• Theft or extortion.
• Physical assault or fighting including “play fighting”.

Behaviours: Wider Site

• Repetition of any level 2 behaviours
• Behaving in a way that could potentially cause injury ot one’s self or others.
• Truancy.
• Entering classroom or laboratoyr spaces against the instruc- tion of the teacher or without their knowledge.
• Smoking or vaping.
• Misbehaviour whilst represent- ing the school on atrip or activity, which may damage the reputation of the school.
• Defiance.

Actions

Immediate Sanction: External 2 ( day fixed term) suspension – and can be repeated if/as necessary. A restorative conversation will take place prior to a pupil being readmitted to school.

Level 3 Behaviours 

Behaviours: Classroom

• Repetition of any level 2/3 behaviours or a single act of extreme misconduct, including the zero tolerance behaviours defined by the Senior leadership team
• Physical fighting.
• Severe verbal abuse.
• Possession of an offensive weapon.
• Possession of illegal substances.
• Bullying
• Sexual harassment, including the misuse of technology to do so.

Behaviours: Wider Site

• Repetition of any level 2/3 behaviours or a single act of extreme misconduct, including the zero tolerance behaviours defined by the Senior leadership team
• Physical fighting.
• Severe verbal abuse.
• Possession of an offensive weapon.
• Possession of illegal substances.
• Bullying
• Sexual harassment, including the misuse of technology to do so.

Actions

Immediate Sanction: External (fixed term 5-10 day) suspension. Referral to the Principal.
Permanent Exclusion from school.

This policy was written in line with UK Government guidance and is both supported and underpinned by the following publication:
Department for education (2022), Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement Guidance for maintained schools, academies, and pupil referral units in England, Available at:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1101498/Suspension_and_Permanent_Exclusion_from_maintained_schools__academies_and_pupil_referral_units_in_England _including_pupil_movement.pdf  (accessed 1st March, 2023)

What constitutes ‘proof’?
When establishing the facts in relation to a suspension or permanent exclusion decision the headteacher/SLT must apply the civil standard of proof, i.e., ‘on the balance of probabilities’ ti is more likely than not that a fact is true, rather than the criminal standard of ‘beyond reasonable doubt.’ This means that the headteacher should accept that something happened fi ti is more likely that ti happened than that ti did not happen. The school is not obliged to share evidence to validate its decisions.

Fixed Term Internal Suspensions:
students are to remain in the office of the Head of Key Stage or SLT for the duration of the sanctioned suspension. Students will not be visible to other students to see them as they pass by. Students will be given work by the subject departments and expected to complete by the end of each day.
Students will be allowed to go to break after the Secondary School has had theirs

Internal suspensions can be sanctioned by Heads of Key Stages, Deputy Headteachers and/or Head of Secondary.

Fixed Term External Suspensions:
students are to remain home for the time sanctioned by the Deputy Headteacher or Head of Secondary. Parents will be requested to meet the Deputy Headteacher and Head of Key Stage on re-entering the school. Provisions and targets are in place to ensure the behaviours are supported. This could be, but not restricted to, SLT report

Fixed Term External Suspensions can be sanctioned by Deputy Headteachers and/or Head of Secondary. For External Suspensions that are fixed at more than two days, will be sanctioned by the Head of Secondary.

Suspension Consequences:
As a result of any behaviours that warrant a suspension, NCBIS’ management team holds the right to withdraw students from any external trips, events or activities. Parents will bear the cost at any stage of the cancellation policy.

In the event that any student receives two suspensions, internal or external within one academic year they will be referred to the Principal of NCBIS to be considered for Permanent Exclusion. The Principal of NCBIS and The Board of Directors will make the final decision

Academic honesty is expected by all students. Academic dishonesty/malpractice is considered a very serious matter in all school work and in all year groups (7-13). Academic dishonesty/malpractice relating to the (1)GCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma may result in a student losing his/her (I)GCSE qualification/A-Level/IB Diploma or candidate status.

Examples of unacceptable behaviour may include, but are not limited to:

• Copying and pasting from the Internet
• Copying or allowing others to copy information from someone else’s work, test paper, homework, computer storage device, etc
• Unauthorised use of study aids
• Unauthorised prior knowledge of an examination or test Unauthorised use of school forms and/or letterhead attempting to pass off someone else’s work as one’s own
• Falsifying data for Academic credit
• Bringing unauthorised material into any examination room
• Consulting unauthorised material during any test or examination situation plagiarism / self-plagiarism

All students will be given a school email account which they are expected to check daily. Access to the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility.
Students are expected to demonstrate responsible use of these privileges according to the following conditions:

Violation of these regulations may result in the loss of Internet network access privileges and/ or computer use privileges. (see Acceptable Use Policy and E-safety guidance)

Parents / Guardians

Parents/ Guardians play a crucial role in ensuring that their children understand the need to use the internet/ mobile devices in an appropriate way. Research shows that many parents and carers do not fully understand the issues and are less experienced in the use of ICT than their children. The school will therefore take opportunities to help parents understand these issues. Parents and guardians will be responsible for:

• Endorsing (by signature) the student Acceptable Use Policy
• Accessing the school website in accordance with the relevant school Acceptable Use Policy.

Students

• Are responsible for using the school ICT systems in accordance with the student Acceptable Use Policy, which they will be expected to sign before being given access to school systems. At Early Years & KSl parents/guardians are expected to sign on behalf of their child.
• Should have a good understanding of research skills and the need to avoid plagiarism and uphold copyright regulations.
• Need to understand the importance of reporting abuse, misuse or access to inappropriate materials and know how to do so.
• Will be expected to know and understand school policies on the use of mobile
  phones, digital cameras and handheld devices. They should also know and understand school policies on the taking/use of images and on cyber-bullying.
• Should understand the importance of adopting good e-safety practice when using digital technologies out of school and realise that the school’s E-Safety Policy covers their actions out of school, fi related to their membership of the school.

Disclaimer

The school shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, while using school computers or other hardware and software. Users should back up data to avoid loss of data or files.

NCBIS offers a daily transport service for all pupils as outlined in the admissions documentation.
Transportation arrangements are made through the Secondary Admissions Department when students first arrive at the school. If new arrangements need to be made at any point in the year, the transportation office should be contacted directly

Morning Bus Routine
The school shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, while using school computers or other hardware and software. Users should backup data to avoid loss of data or files.

End of the Day Bus Routine
The school shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, while using school computers or other hardware and software. Users should backup data to avoid loss of data or files.

On school buses students must:

• Sit down, adjust their seat belts if necessary, and fasten them securely. The seat belt must remain properly fastened for the duration of the trip and until the bus comes to a complete stop at the drop-off point. Wearing seat belts is a school requirement
  and disregard for this may result in suspension from using school transportation. Students, who, for any reason, have difficulty buckling their seat belt, should seek assistance from the driver or bus monitor.
• Be on time for the bus. The bus will not wait for more than 3minutes after pick-up time. Remain in your seat, with your seat belt fastened, throughout the journey. Keep the bus clean and tidy at all times.
• Show respect and consideration for the driver, bus monitor and other passengers, and belongings.
• Listen to the instructions given by the bus monitor and driver and follow these carefully.
• Go to the bus immediately after school ends. Buses will leave promptly at 2.45pm. fI
  you are late to your bus, you will be put on a later bus and supervised by staff until this time.
• (if a student wishes a friend to travel home with them by bus) make a request from the parent or guardian sent to the Transport Department by email at least 24 hours in advance (transportation@ncbis.co.uk). Permission cannot be guaranteed
  and will depend on seat availability.
• Please contact the transportation department by email (transportation@ncbis.co.uk) or telephone should there be any problems with your bus journey to school. Please do not telephone bus monitors directly.
• The school cannot be held liable for any loss of / damage to student possessions. These are carried at their own risk.
• If you need to alter your child’s transport arrangements, please send an email to the primary or secondary office (secondaryoffice@ncbis.co.uk) and the transportation department (transportation@ncbis.co.uk) at least 24 hours in advance.

If any student fails to follow the above guidance, the school has the right to exclude students from school

Notification of Absence

If a student will not be travelling on the bus to school for any reason, parents should call the bus monitor at least 30 minutes before the pick-up time to inform them of the absence

Misbehaviour on School Buses

Use of the school bus is a privilege not a right. The same high standards of behaviour are expected on school transportation as in school. The health and safety of students and adults using the school buses is of paramount importance. As a result of this, all students are expected to follow the bus rules at all times when on the school bus. Students who do not comply with these rules will be removed from the bus for one week. If inappropriate behaviour continues, the student will be removed permanently.

In the event of poor behaviour whilst using the school transportation, the following staged approach will be applied:

1st offence: a notification email will be sent to the parents advising them of the student’s actions
2nd offence: an after school detention will be issued by the Head of House
3rd offence: a further letter will be issued and an after school detention set with the Head of House
4th offence: the student will be removed from the bus for a fixed period – minimum 1week
5th offence: the student may be removed from school transportation for a further fixed period or permanently.

Changes to Bus Routine

Parents should notify the Secondary Office and the Transportation Office in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the requested change e.g. a student travelling home on a friend’s bus. Parents should also notify the Secondary Office if their child wil be travelling by car with parents other than their own. No unauthorised changes to transport arrangements will be permitted.

Change of Address for Transportation Purposes

Once the school year has started, a minimum notice period of 5 school days will be required for any school transportation changes. However, al requests (which should be made via the Transportation Office) will be met as soon as possible. In the meantime, the responsibility for making transportation arrangements rests with parents.

Student Driving Privileges

The legal driving age in Egypt is 18 so driving privileges are only given to students in Year 12/13. Therefore, under no circumstances is ti acceptable for any student who is not 18 to drive to school. Any student who wishes to drive to school must register a copy of their drivers’ licence with the Transportation Office.

NCBIS employs a Doctor who is on duty during school hours. She is there to assist pupils who become ill or injured during the day. Parents are required to complete the medical forms sent home at the point of enrolment and to keep the Doctor informed of all medical problems, which might affect a student or have a bearing on his / her academic work. Please do not send your child to school following an illness unless / he is well enough to participate in all aspects of the school programme.

The school must be informed of any temporary or regular medication taken by students. All medication, including epi-pens, must be managed by the school’s Doctor.

Administration of Medicines to Students

The school acknowledges that certain students may require medication during the school day to function as near to their potential as possible. The school also realises that the administration of medication by the parent, legal guardian of the child, or by appropriate medical authorities is not always possible at the prescribed time during the school day. In this regard, the school will administer medication.

Medication for field trips will be provided by the parents and given directly to the group leader. The medication is to be accompanied by instructions explaining the dosage and time to be administered. All medication should be named and prescribed for that person in the original packaging. Students must be self-sufficient in administering their medication (including any daily injections). Trip leaders and/or accompanying staff will be called upon to administer medication ONLY in emergency situations.
All medication must be collected at the end of the school year. Any medication not collected will be disposed

Unwell Students

Sometimes it is difficult to decide whether a child is well enough to come to school. If you are concerned that they may be ill and you send them in, please telephone the doctor’s office and leave a contact number if you are planning to go out. It can be very distressing for ill children when parents cannot be contacted.

If a student becomes ill at school, the parent/legal guardian will be contacted to collect
the student by the Doctor. Under no circumstances should students phone home and ask to be collected from school because they feel unwell. During the school day, only the doctor can authorise permission to leave the school premises for medical reasons. In the event that parents/guardians cannot be contacted then the emergency contact will be informed.

Students requiring a hospital visit may be taken by ambulance or by car, depending on the nature of the problem. All attempts will be made to contact the parent so that s/he can accompany the child or meet them at the hospital. If the school cannot contact the parent/ guardian, the school will send an escort to accompany the child. Minor accidents are not reported to parents; however, all head injuries, regardless of how minor, will be reported by phone or letter. A forceful blow to the face or head is regarded as a head injury and will always be reported.

Students with Specific Health Needs

If you have not already contacted the doctor’s office about a specific health need, i.e. your child has asthma, anaphylaxis (severe allergy), diabetes, or any health concern, please contact us as soon as possible. It is in the interest of your son/daughter and the school community to provide as safe an environment as possible. An interview may be needed to discuss the health needs of your son/daughter. All interviews are confidential and only shared with other colleagues on a need to know basis for the safety of the student concerned.

Immunisation

It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that a child receives all of the necessary immunisations and that they keep an accurate record.

Sometimes we all have problems that are worrying. The School Counsellor is there to help students with any such worries. Sometimes ti is difficult to talk to parents, teachers or friends about things that are making us anxious. The School Counsellor is someone that students can talk to in a different way, someone who will listen very carefully, who will not judge, or tell the student what to do. tI is the belief
of NCBIS that fi students are able to receive emotional support from a qualified professional they will have greater opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Here are some examples of problems and thoughts, questions and feelings that a student may talk about in an individual counselling session:

• Parental separation/divorce
• Chaotic home life
• Friendships – making friends/keeping friends/friends are leaving Feelings
• Bullying
• Death/loss of someone special Low self-esteem

Referral to the School Counsellor can be from one of the Heads of House, a parent, or a student can seek an appointment themselves.

Once a referral is made, a student may only need one individual counselling session, or may need counselling for a longer term basis. Parents may be contacted if the child needs additional counselling. Contact is reviewed regularly between the School Counsellor and the student. Individual counselling sessions will not last longer than one class period unless there is a crisis. The counsellor may initiate a brief follow up meeting with the student to ensure that positive progress is being made.

The focus of all counselling sessions is on problem solving and skill building. The School Counsellor will advise students that information will be confidential except in cases where a student appears to be at risk of significant harm. In this case, it may be appropriate to involve outside professional support to help keep the student safe. The School Counsellor would discuss this first with the student.
At times, the School Counsellor may suggest that parents seek further assistance outside of school. In these cases, names of counselling agencies or organisations will be provided.

Throughout secondary school, students will be introduced to a variety of different topics and options regarding educational institutions and options for higher education in a variety of different regions worldwide. Some of these topics are: effective communication strategies, college planning, study skills, career exploration. Every student will have access to advice from the Head of University and Careers Guidance. Appointments can be made by the student and/or parents by email 1day in advance.

The school takes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children seriously and will take appropriate action to ensure that students remain safe and free from harm. To ensure that this happens NCBIS will:

• Establish and maintain an ethos where children feel secure and are encouraged to talk and are always listened to.
• Ensure that all students know there is an adult in the school who they can approach if they are worried or in difficulty.
• Include in the curriculum opportunities for children to develop skills that will keep them safe and from harm.

The current Designated Safeguarding Leads for the academic year

Mr Sam Hurst sam.hurst@ncbis.co.uk

Security officers are on duty on and around the school campus at all times. They will make certain that students do not leave the campus without authorisation, will control access to the campus during working and non-working hours and ensure that academic buildings are properly locked during non-school hours.

The buildings on campus are fitted with fire alarms and a PA system. Throughout the year, fire drills and lockdown practices take place in order to familiarise pupils with procedures and escape exits. Instructions for fire drills and lockdowns are posted in each classroom.

Emphasis is placed upon silence, order and strict observance of the rules. Any student deliberately setting off the fire alarm or a fire extinguisher may be suspended and may be recommended for expulsion. Any parent on campus during a fire drill needs to exit the building and make their way to the school field, where they should report to the security guard. Parents on campus during a lockdown should follow security staff instructions.

Other information may be communicated through the PA system, and everyone on campus must follow the instructions given

In the event of an earthquake, all students should remain in the classroom during the quake. Students and staff should take up positions under desks or in doorways. The teacher will inform the students when it is safe to assemble on the field.

General information- Secondary School Office

Person: Mrs. Lilianne Tadros – Mrs. Mayada Hatem

Email: secondaryoffice@ncbis.co.uk

Transport issues – transportation office

Person: Mr. Ayman Ahmed

Email: transportation@ncbis.co.uk

Medical related matters

Person: D.r Noha

Email: medical@ncbis.co.uk

Finance

Person: Mrs. Samiha Zaki

Email: finance@ncbis.co.uk

ECA information / queries

Person: M.r Peter Beadell

Email: activities@ncbis.co.uk

General student matters Deputy Head

Person: Mr Sam Hurst

Email: sam.hurst@ncbis.co.uk

Assistant Head: Student Culture and Experience

Person: M.r James Godber

Email: james.godber@ncbis.co.uk

Quality of teaching and learning

Person: M.r Louis Fearn

Email: louis.fearn@ncbis.co.uk

Head of Sixth and IBDP Coordinator

Person: Mrs. Susie Belal

Email: susie.belal@ncbis.co.uk

GCSE Examinations

Person: Mrs. Rania Fadi

Email:

GCSE Examinations

Person: rania.fadl@ncbis.co.uk

Email:

Your child’s academic matters

Person: Subject teacher

Your child’s emotional / general / welfare

Person: Tutor/co-tutor

Leaving school or applying for another child

Person: Mrs. Rasha Osama

Email: admissions@ncbis.co.uk

Thank you for reading this document. We hope that it covers the information you need in a concise and readable manner. Education is the most valuable investment that you can ever make in a child’s life and we are grateful that you have entrusted your child’s education in our hands. That makes our school-home partnership even more important with the need for quality, interactive communication.
We look forward to a happy, dynamic and successful learning journey with your children) as we prepare them for the exciting challenges of an ever-changing, globalised world and knowledge-based economy.

Chair of the Board

Person: Lotfy El Badrawy

Email: chairman@ncbis.co.uk

Principal

Person: Paul Joseph

Email: paul.joseph@ncbis.co.uk

Executive Business Director

Person: Mervat Fahmy

Email: mervat.fahmy@ncbis.co.uk

Head of Primary

Person: Paul Jowett

Email: paul.jowett@ncbis.co.uk

Head of Dutch Stream

Person: Olga Kes

Email: olga.kes@ncbis.co.uk

Head of Secondary

Person: lan Midgley

Admissions Office

Person: Rasha Osama

Email: admissions@ncbis.co.uk