There is extensive outward-bound provision, including 8th Norwich Sea-Scouts and DoE There is consolidation and, where appropriate, expansion of clubs and societies There is a large number of off-site trips for pupils of all ages, both during term and in the holiday We intend to offer an array of opportunities for both leadership and service: Extensive 6th Form community service scheme and opportunities for younger groups Leadership opportunities throughout the co-curricular programme at all ages Specific leadership opportunities are available, particularly towards the top of the Lower and Senior Schools (eg. prefectship, Charities Committee, peer mentoring, Horatio Society) Welfare provision We aspire to offer outstanding pastoral care for each pupil through the blend of: a vertical House structure, where parental and pupil concerns are followed up quickly and resolved appropriately a horizontal system with Heads of Section, where pupil tracking is outstanding, both for individuals and (eg. tutor group, year-group, G&T, SEN, EAL, etc) the availability of a support network, including appropriate expertise (peer mentors and teaching staff but also Chaplain, school nurse, counsellors) Excellent PSHE and non-examined curricular provision OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Effective Governance We seek to have appropriate stretch and support from our governing body through: Ever improving of sub-committees and governor champions Keen awareness of ISI criteria about governance Establishment of governor communication portal and even closer links with different constituencies among the school community Staff welfare and development We recognise that our staff are a precious resource and therefore seek to support and develop both teaching and non-teaching staff through: Significant budget provision for staff INSET and CPD Termly meetings about matters of mutual interest with representative groups for teaching and support staff Establishment of regular contact with governing body about staff issues Comprehensive site maintenance and support services We seek to have appropriate support and infrastructure around the Cathedral Close site, particularly via: Improvement in IT provision Maintenance of high standards of support to teachers and pupils WIDER COMMUNITIES Development Office We are engaged with the planning and delivery of significant multi-stage site development leading up to 2020 and beyond Much has already been achieved and further stages include: Development of facilities in the Lower Close Significant development of the Bishop’s Palace Lawn area of the site Establishment of staff facilities appropriate for leading 21st century school Development of School House range
There is extensive outward-bound provision, including 8th Norwich Sea-Scouts and DoE There is consolidation and, where appropriate, expansion of clubs and societies There is a large number of off-site trips for pupils of all ages, both during term and in the holiday We intend to offer an array of opportunities for both leadership and service: Extensive 6th Form community service scheme and opportunities for younger Leadership opportunities throughout the co-curricular programme at all ages Specific leadership opportunities are available, particularly towards the top of the Lower and Senior Schools (eg. prefectship, Charities Committee, peer mentoring, Horatio Society) Welfare provision We aspire to offer outstanding pastoral care for each pupil through the blend of: a vertical House structure, where parental and pupil concerns are followed up quickly and resolved appropriately a horizontal system with Heads of Section, where pupil tracking is outstanding, both for individuals and groups (eg. tutor group, year-group, G&T, SEN, EAL, etc) the availability of a support network, including appropriate expertise (peer mentors and teaching staff but also Chaplain, school nurse, counsellors) Excellent PSHE and non-examined curricular provision OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Effective Governance We seek to have appropriate stretch and support from our governing body through: Ever improving of sub-committees and governor champions Keen awareness of ISI criteria about governance Establishment of governor communication portal and even closer links with different constituencies among the school community Staff welfare and development We recognise that our staff are a precious resource and therefore seek to support and develop both teaching and non-teaching staff through: Significant budget provision for staff INSET and CPD Termly meetings about matters of mutual interest with representative groups for teaching and support staff Establishment of regular contact with governing body about staff issues Comprehensive site maintenance and support services We seek to have appropriate support and infrastructure around the Cathedral Close site, particularly via: Improvement in IT provision Maintenance of high standards of support to teachers and pupils WIDER COMMUNITIES Development Office We are engaged with the planning and delivery of significant multi-stage site development leading up to 2020 and beyond Much has already been achieved and further stages include: Development of facilities in the Lower Close Significant development of the Bishop’s Palace Lawn area of the site Establishment of staff facilities appropriate for leading 21st century school Development of School House range