Terms, Conditions and Policies

Standard Terms and Conditions

• Admission and Entry to the School
• Pastoral Care
• Health and Medical Matters
• Educational Matters
• Behaviour and Discipline
• Provisions About Notice
• Fees
• Events beyond the control of the Parties
• General Contractual Matters

Senior School Rules

Pupils are expected to behave in such a manner as to maintain the good reputation of Stockport Grammar School, showing courtesy and consideration to other people at all times.  Unruly conduct in public, inappropriate use of electronic communication systems or any offence against the law will be considered a serious breach of this tenet.

Pupil Discipline Policy

It is the school’s aim to educate its pupils in a happy and safe environment where common sense, mutual respect and shared responsibility ensure they feel secure and can realize their potential. In both the Senior and Junior School pupils are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour and conduct, at all times showing courtesy and respect for others through the promotion of self-discipline, consideration and honesty in a caring environment. In a world with few positive constants the school seeks to encourage across the whole age range a sense of community and pride in Stockport Grammar School. To that end it insists on the highest standards of dress and deportment.

Curriculum Policy (Senior School)

Stockport Grammar School is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum which will enable pupils not only to make progress in their learning and achieve high academic standards but also to enjoy learning for its own sake and develop the skills and understanding to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Admission Policy and Procedures

Complaints Procedure

Stockport Grammar School has long prided itself on the quality of the teaching and pastoral care provided to its pupils. However, if parents do have a complaint, they can expect it to be treated by the School in accordance with this Procedure.

During the academic year 2009 - 2010 the number of complaints dealt with under Stage 3 of the formal policy was as follows:

• Junior School - none
• Senior School - none

SENDA Accessibility Plan

The school understands and appreciates the background which led to the extension of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to cover the admission and education of children with disabilities in schools. In particular it is aware of the specific recommendations and suggestions set out in the documents published by the Department for Education and Skills "Code of Practice for Schools" and "Accessible Schools: Planning to increase access to schools for disabled pupils".

Child Protection Policy

Appendices

Environment & Travel Policy

Stockport Grammar School is committed to long term sustainability and to achieving a high standard of environmental awareness amongst its pupils and staff.

Bursaries Policy

School Fee Policy

As an independent School with charitable status, Stockport Grammar School receives no Government support and is dependent on fee income to cover its operating costs.

Protected Disclosure (Whistle Blowing) Policy

Guidelines for Flu Pandemic / Swine Flu H1N1

Stockport Grammar School endeavours to implement the highest standards in terms of Health and Safety for all pupils and staff. The School will continue to monitor the
situation regarding H1N1/Swine Flu and will follow the advice and guidance produced by the Department for Children, School and Families, the Health protection Agency and the Independent Schools Council.

First Aid Policy

Stockport Grammar School is mindful of the need to safeguard the well being of all pupils staff and visitors to the School and will ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that first aid arrangements will be managed in compliance with the management of Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Education (Independent School
Standards) (England) Regulations 2003.

Behaviour Policy (Junior School)