Further Information 2018/19 by Canford School

CANFORD Fur ther Information 2018/19

Contents 1

Academic Matters

Careers and University Destination Information

Curriculum

FAQs

Support for Learning

Admissions Information

Pastoral Care

The Governing Body and Teaching Staff

Co-curricular Activities and Leisure

School Fees List

Daily Life and Structure of the Day

Location and Directions

Sports

Statement of Aims and Ethos

This booklet, in conjunction with the prospectus, gives

Year Group Terminology

you further information on how we arrange our

Canford National Curriculum Year Age Juniors Shells 9 13+ Fourth Form (IV) 10 14+ Fifth Form (V) 11 15+

curriculum, pastoral care and our co-curricular activities. By no means exhaustive, it may not answer all your questions but we hope it explains how we aim to create an atmosphere of purposeful achievement. If you still have questions, please do contact us.

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Seniors Lower Sixth (LVI) Upper Sixth (UVI)

12 13

16+ 17+

Academic Matters Academic Enrichment Our aim is to provide pupils with a long-lasting love of learning. We challenge our pupils to think beyond the normal demands of subject curricula: to learn to connect together what they are taught, and to place their knowledge in the context of man’s intellectual and cultural development over the centuries. In the Fourth Form, teachers develop a range of courses which are taught on a carousel system through the school year, each pupil attending every course. The courses are linked thematically to the theme of the Festival of Ideas which is held in October: this year the title was ‘Borders and Boundaries’, next year it will be ‘What is Work?’. Teachers approach the theme from the point-of-view of their particular expertise and interests. The courses are complemented by a range of visiting speakers including Old Canfordians who are making their marks in various ways. In the Fifth form, a brand-new programme of optional subject enrichment sessions will stimulate all pupils to develop their understanding and knowledge of a variety of subject areas. In the Lower and Upper Sixth there is a diverse programme of lectures from distinguished speakers from many walks of life: subjects range from criminal justice to globalism, medical ethics, art and musical history, the middle-east and much more. Pupils are encouraged to question and discuss issues with the visiting speakers. Beyond this broad framework, there is much available to stimulate interest in particular subject disciplines. Beyond the fifth form programme, which all take part in, there are enrichment groups in the Shell and Fourth forms, compulsory for scholars but open to all. These groups combine discussion and debate on topics of broad interest, with a more intensive scrutiny on a particular project, depending on the year. The Shells, for example, investigate in some detail how our world is put together, both culturally and physically. Sixth Formers are invited to take part in Pi, which is the name given to our subject-based enrichment programme aiming to expose pupils to the excitement that individual disciplines can bring to the curious mind. True academic excitement demands detail as well as the big idea, and over the course of the Lower Sixth these subject groups gradually harden their focus to become the Oxbridge preparation groups that have led to large numbers of successful applications to the two top UK universities. All Lower Sixth also

receive one lesson a week dedicated to their EPQ (Extended Project qualification), in which they are taught a course of critical thinking and research skills. By working on an EPQ, pupils develop the confidence to be able to speak with authority in a university interview about a topic they have spent weeks thinking about for themselves, following up leads in academic literature, and developing their own understanding of a subject area that they make their own. As well as these groups, there are academic societies that meet regularly to discuss ideas within a particular subject, such as the Layard Society (History), the Physics Book Club, the Literary Society, and so on. The Heretics Society is a group of invited Sixth Formers that meets to discuss the grand philosophical ideas that are of interest to all with a lively and open mind.

Academic Support The progress of all pupils is closely monitored at a variety of levels. In the first three years, the responsibility for following each individual’s progress through the school is with their House Tutor, who will be the first to discuss the assessments, which are made two or three times a term at intervals of approximately four weeks. Sixth Formers are allocated an Academic Tutor with similar responsibilities, whose subject discipline coincides with the pupil’s interests. On the basis of the assessments, some pupils are sent to the Headmaster for commendation; some others are discussed with individual teachers. As a result of these discussions, we develop strategies to help those who are finding difficulty in fulfilling their academic potential. Assessments are given for each pupil on the basis of their work since the last assessment was made. There are three categories: progress, effort in written work and engagement. Progress is assessed (other than in the Shells) against a target grade which is set by pupils on the advice of their teachers. Parents can view the completed assessments on the school's parent portal, two days after the due date for the assessment.

Progress

Curriculum

For all years other than Shell, progress is judged by predicting the exam grade (GCSE, A level or Pre-U) that the pupil’s work leads the teacher to believe will be achieved at the end of the course, taking into account work to date. This is reported as ‘Above target’, ‘On target’, ‘Below target’, or ‘Well below target’ (2 or more grades below).

Shells

Grades are awarded for work of the following standard: 1 2 3 4 5

In the first year the curriculum is very broad. All pupils follow the same basic programme, which comprises all the subjects offered at GCSE as well as a programme developed in the school for teaching IT and Computing. There is one choice in the curriculum, between German and Spanish, which parents are invited to suggest in advance of term starting. The requirements of set sizes mean that it may not be possible to offer to everyone their preference of language. The full range of academic subjects is:

Excellent standard. Good standard. Moderate standard. Below expected standard. Well below expected standard.

Effort These grades reflect the effort that has gone into producing written work.

Engagement These grades reflect engagement and attitude to learning. Both these attributes are assessed on the following scale: 1 2 3 4 5

There are many different qualifications and assessment schemes available to schools today. What we offer from the list of IGCSEs, GCSEs, A-level and Pre-U gives our pupils, we believe, the best opportunity to discover and explore their strengths, whether in Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Languages or any combination of these areas.

Well above expectation. Above expectation. Meeting expectation. Not yet at expected level. Well below expectation.

English Maths French German or Spanish Latin or Greek Classical Civilisation History Geography Chemistry Physics

Biology Art Design Technology Music Physical Education Drama ICT Philosophy and Religion Business Studies PSME (Personal, Social and Moral Education)

Fourth and Fifth Forms All pupils study for GCSEs or IGCSEs. Most take ten subjects in total of which one (Philosophy, Ethics and Spirituality) is nonexamined. The seven options (in addition to the core subjects English, Maths, PES) may be chosen from the subjects listed below. In order to encourage a degree of breadth, we require that at least two of the options are single sciences, one a foreign language. English is examined in both language and literature, so 2

that most pupils gain 10 GCSE or IGCSE grades. Core + two from

+ one from

English Physics French Maths Chemistry German Philosophy,Ethics Biology Spanish and Spirituality + four from History Physics Geography Chemistry Business Studies Biology Music German Art Spanish Design Technology Latin Drama Learning Skills Philodophy and Theology Classical Civilisation Computing French Physical Education Classical Greek Learning Skills, is recommended to a small number of pupils who find difficulties either with organisation or with other aspects of learning. Instead of following a course which leads to a GCSE or IGCSE, pupils are given help by our specialist Support for Learning Centre with particular problems they may face. As well as offering them strategies to help with their prep and other work, they have a more manageable workload as they will finish with one fewer – but of a better standard – qualification.

Sixth Form

One subject must be chosen from each of the groups below. If a combination of subjects that you would like to take does not fit into these groups, then you should indicate this when submitting your choices. It is sometimes possible to rearrange the grids, once all initial choices are received, to allow combinations that are not initially possible. All pupils also attend the Connections programme of talks, to stimulate interest in a wide range of topics, from Science to Philosophy to Adventurous Training etc. In addition, pupils follow a taught course in the first term for Research Skills and Critical Thinking, which for many leads to the optional completion of an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

+ Optionally

Bus. Studies Class. Civ. Chemistry Economics English German History Maths † Politics Spanish

Bus. Studies Biology Chemistry DT English French Music Physical Ed. Physics Politics Phil & Theo

Art Class. Civ. Chemistry Comp. Sci. Drama Economics English Geography Physics Phil & Theo Spanish

Art Biology DT Economics Geography History Latin Maths † French

Further Maths

All subjects offered at Canford in the Sixth form are examined linearly (that is, at the end of the Upper Sixth).

The curriculum booklet gives more information about the choices on offer. Note that where numbers are insufficient to sustain a viable teaching group, either in the Lower or Upper Sixth, that subject may be withdrawn.

Pupils normally choose four subjects (unless one is Further Maths, in which case we ask for five initial subject choices). In the Upper Sixth, most pupils will drop one subject and complete their study by taking A level or Pre-U exams in three subjects (or four, if one is Further Maths) groups that meet weekly in most subjects.

† If Further Maths is required, then Maths must be chosen in Group 4. If Further Maths is chosen then five AS subjects should be selected.

Support for Learning • A Learning Skills course is available in place of a tenth GCSE • Sixth form support arranged during study periods • One to one specialist tuition, both short-term and long-term, in areas such as study skills, literacy development, managing anxiety and improving attention. These take place in free time

Canford supports learning through a whole-school approach, achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils. Our SENCo provides whole-school training on a range of learning differences, helping teachers to identify and respond to the learning challenges that all pupils can encounter, including those with SEND. Support for learning (SFL) is embedded across Canford’s curriculum. Teachers meet regularly to share good practice across departments and develop awareness of differing needs; all departments offer dropin ’clinics’ and ad hoc 1:1 support. The Shells (year 9) participate in the Accelerated Reader and .b Mindfulness in Schools programmes. The SFL department also provides specialist programmes for those pupils with identified learning differences who may require additional support. Our aim is for pupils to develop the skills they need to think and learn independently. We enable our pupils to develop strategies, gain confidence in their own learning and acquire the study skills that will help them to succeed at Canford and beyond.

All SFL teachers either have, or are working towards, specialist qualifications in teaching pupils with specific learning differences. How do you know if a pupil needs additional support? All new pupils complete the computerised Lucid Exact, a comprehensive assessment of literacy skills. Free writing speed is also assessed. Baseline assessment also provides a helpful snapshot of a pupil’s current skills, such as vocabulary, maths, proofreading and speed of working. Pupils and parents are encouraged to communicate with tutors about their child’s progress in the first instance. Tutors and teachers liaise closely with the Academic Head of Lower School and SFL in monitoring pupil progress, raising concerns and agreeing appropriate interventions.

Some frequently asked questions Sharing information The more information shared, the better support we can provide. We ask for copies of any assessment reports and exam access arrangement information so that we can ensure a level playing field during the Admissions’ process and a smooth transition. If in doubt, please get in touch with our Admissions team for more information. Assessment for GCSE and A level access arrangements Our SENCo holds a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and AMBDA accreditation. The exam boards, who annually update regulations on access arrangements, prefer assessment to be carried out internally, ideally by the SENCo. Parents are advised not to commission private reports without discussion. What additional support do you offer? • ‘Extreme’ English instead of a classical language for those Shells we feel would benefit 4

Pastoral Care Houses

The Housemaster/mistress is responsible for the day-to-day wellbeing of each pupil in their care. There are ten houses at Canford: Beaufort, de Lacy and Marriotts for boarding girls and Court, Franklin, Monteacute and School House for boarding boys. The three mixed day houses are Lancaster, Salisbury and Wimborne. Year groups vary in size between ten and fifteen and the total number in a house community is around sixty to sixty-five (boarding) and slightly higher in the day houses. Each house varies in layout but all the houses are staffed and equipped to be welcoming, social environments, small enough for each pupil to feel well known and large enough to allow a variety of personalities to flourish. Should a pupil need advice or any other kind of support in a time of need, he or she is likely to turn to their Housemaster/mistress or their tutor. There are, however, a host of others able to help, and pupils are informed on arrival at Canford about whom they can make contact with to discuss any matter which might be troubling them, however trivial or serious.

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time physiotherapist and part time visiting counsellor. Poole and Bournemouth Hospitals are within 30 minutes' drive away for the more serious medical issues. The Health Centre staff are in full communication with house staff, within the bounds of confidentiality. All matters of Health and Safety of pupils and staff are taken extremely seriously at Canford. Those new in post are quickly trained in first aid, fire evacuation, and our risk assessment procedures for trips and/or events are reviewed regularly.

Communication with Parents

We aim to deal with your child in a sensitive and responsible manner regarding their pastoral well-being. As education of pupils is a joint responsibility, we always welcome parents to Canford and are keen to foster the strongest of links. Many parents come to matches, plays and concerts in addition to the annual parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting, and this leads to valuable informal contact, strengthening mutual trust and understanding. House staff and tutors are easily contactable via telephone or email. Teaching commitments may mean that academic staff are not readily contactable by telephone so email is recommended. A face-to-face meeting can always be arranged to discuss your son or daughter should the need arise.

All meals are taken centrally within the Great Hall allowing wide social interaction at key points in the day. The pupil food committee meets regularly with catering staff to discuss menus and a professional nutritionist regularly audits and advises. There are tea and toast making facilities available in the houses and, for senior pupils, there is a fully equipped kitchen in the Sixth Form Centre. A range of snacks can also be purchased from the Tuck Shop.

Healthcare

The purpose-built Health Centre is situated centrally within the Canford campus and is staffed by fully qualified Registered General Nurses. A surgery is held each morning, Monday-Friday, by one of the visiting GPs from the local Quarter Jack Surgery Practice in Wimborne. All minor ailments are dealt with by house matron who is on duty 12 hours a day, Monday-Saturday. Any issue of concern will be referred to the Health Centre staff. Pupils can self-refer to the Health Centre if they so wish. The Health Centre also has a full 5

Co-curricular Activities and Leisure Breadth of opportunity is at the heart of a Canford education and nowhere is this more obvious than in numerous activities available beyond the classroom. Co-curricular activities, clubs and societies are a feature of every Canford year and provide opportunities for pupils to extend themselves, to initiate and to lead. The menu of what is on offer is dynamic; it changes and reflects the enthusiasm of the staff (see sample list). Academic and Philosopical societies run regularly in the afternoons and evenings offering the chance to extend academic interests and sharpen ideas. Societies such as Heretics, John O’Gaunt’s, Politicos, Tower, Ichthyans and the Literary Society offer pupils and staff opportunities to present papers or listen to invited speakers on a vast array of topics linked to literature, history, politics, debating, classics and sciences. The 'Yellow Hour' is likewise a time for creative thinking and presentation. Annual trips abroad for academic, sporting or cultural reasons or to help in community projects are extremely popular. The Canford Partnership sends Lower Sixth to orphanages and schools in Ghana, India and Argentina while there are numerous other expeditions, including annually historians to the battlefields. Geographers to Iceland, biologists to the Red Sea, linguists to Provence, and many more. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and Canford’s own adventure training programme provide opportunities for outdoor pursuits. There are regular camping trips in the UK and abroad with opportunities for climbing, caving, extensive trekking and other activities. Annual expeditions cross country skiing in Norway, mountain walking in Snowdonia and sailing along the English Channel are among the most popular. Weekends are important times for regeneration but there is a full and flourishing programme of events. After Saturday lessons and sporting commitments are over, pupils can plan their own time. In the evenings, social events are often arranged, as are rehearsals or trips out of school. For many, after chapel on Sunday is a time for friends, newspapers or perhaps catching up with academic work after a busy week. There are buses laid on for trips to the local shopping centre or to the cinema and bowling complex 6 nearby.

There are regular weekends (‘A’ weekends, published well in advance) when boarders are expected to remain at school, but on a number of others they can decide whether to go out overnight or during the day according to a quota. The majority of boarders do stay in at weekends with numbers below 70% occurring only very rarely. Exeats are agreed between families and house staff in advance. We aim to allow flexibility while maintaining vitality in the school’s weekend atmosphere. Young people today have a good deal of pressure upon them. Of course there must be time to relax but we help them to make good use of their leisure time to enrich their lives and make them all the more effective in their work. Sample list – clubs and activities Art Karate Badminton Origami Basketball Personal fitness Chess Photography Cookery Real Tennis Croquet Rocket Club Dance Soccer Design Squash Electronics Table Tennis Fishing Textiles Golf Trampolining Horse Riding Yoga Judo F24 racing car Archery Landrover 4 x 4

Community Action We seek to enhance the educational experience of our pupils opportunities to unlock their potential often come from beyond the classroom. The school has an established programme of community action, currently supporting over thirty projects which may be internally based (for example, using our pool to teach primary school children to swim) or externally based (helping in a school for children with learning and behavioural difficulties). The projects encourage senior pupils to become aware of themselves as members of a wider community with responsibilities towards each other. The fact that they are able to help gives a sense of self-worth and we want our pupils to leave school as well rounded individuals. Younger pupils who do not join the CCF are involved in conservation activities either on the school site or at High Mead Farm, a local social enterprise. Once a year, on an Enterprise Day, pupils are able to devote a whole day to their particular voluntary project. Pupils are encouraged to link the skills they learn back to their iCan profile.

The school’s current voluntary links and projects are: Helping in classrooms at 13 different local first and middle schools. Science tutoring of C/D grade GCSE students at The Bourne Academy Acting as teacher assistants for KS3 classes at The Bourne Academy Language support lessons at Colehill First School Classics support lessons at Heathlands, Kingsleigh and Christ the King First Schools Classroom help at three local special schools (Beaucroft, Montacute and Victoria Schools) Drama workshops for pupils with special needs from Beaucroft School using the school’s theatre facilities Teaching swimming to pupils from Hampreston First School at the school pool Working in four local charity shops and the local fairtrade shop Helping at a sheltered workplace project (Cherry Tree Nursery) Visiting day patients at the Lewis Manning hospice Community Sports Award leaders helping in local sport provision Helping at an adult day centre for the disabled (Sea View Centre) Visiting patients with Alzheimer’s disease at a local care home Musicians providing concerts at various residential and day centres and teaching primary school children at Kingsleigh School Visiting the elderly in their homes Volunteering in the gardens at Kingston Lacy for the National Trust 'Serious Fun on Saturdays' project sponsored by 'Shine' A community art project and helping with extra curricular art lessons at Kingsleigh School Volunteering at High Mead Farm, a supported work environment for those with learning and physical disabilities Taking part in an ethics and sustainability business competition Volunteering at the local veterinary clinic An engineering project at Wimborne Model Town 7

The City Reach Project This project is a long-term partnership between our pupils and the inner city community in Southampton involving a programme of visits and activities. For the Canfordians involved in the project, it is an opportunity to gain an insight into the contemporary economic, social and political challenges facing our inner cities, to acquire new skills working with disadvantaged youngsters and to learn leadership skills by working alongside experienced youth leaders. Approximately 40 to 50 Canfordians participate during the year. Pupils are very much involved in planning and they have an important role in decision-making about the future directions of the project. The project provides an opportunity for young people in Southampton to take part in a range of activities which it is sometimes difficult for them to access, and also provides support for the work of the local youth clubs and their leaders. It is hoped that contact with Canford Sixth Formers helps build the confidence and self-esteem of these young people. Typical events include activity weekends at an outdoor education centre, a weekend summer camp for 50 youngsters at Canford, theatre visits, a Christmas Party and joint fundraising campaigns. Activities are not confined to the UK. The Canford Partnership Over the past decades Canford has developed sustainable projects with orphanages and communities abroad. Current projects take place in India, Argentina, Tanzania and Ghana. Known as the Canford Partnership, each year about 90 pupils apply for a place on a Partnership project. We are able to take out about 40 pupils each year. Invariably the trips are 'perspective changing' and occasionally they are life changing experiences and, although we go to help, it is arguably the Canfordians who benefit most from the experience. Continuity is the key to building successful long term relationships and staff members often return to the overseas partner communities many times. Pupils will often visit the project communities again in their gap year. As the needs of the receiving communities evolve over the years, different projects may emerge. The demands on pupils' time and the timing of examinations has resulted in all three Canford Partnership trips taking place in the post Lower Sixth summer break.

Daily Life & Structure of the Day Weekly timetable Mornings 7.40 am Breakfast starts 8.20 am Servery Closes (8.10 am on Tuesdays and Saturdays) Weekday Assembly and Chapels Tuesday 8.25 am Assembly in the Assembly Hall Wednesday 8.25 am Morning Chapel C, SH, Ma, S, D Thursday 8.25 am Morning Chapel M, F, B, W, L Friday 8.10 am Holy Communion Monday to Friday Saturday 8.45 - 9.20 am 9.25 - 10.00 am 10.05 - 10.40 am 10.40 - 11.10 am 11.10 - 11.45 am 11.50 - 12.25 pm 12.30 - 1.05 pm 1.10 - 1.45 pm

Period 1 8.30 - 9.05 am Period 2 9.10 - 9.45 am Period 3 9.50 - 10.25 am Period 4 10.30 - 11.05 am Break Period 4 Break 11.05 - 11.30 am Period 5 11.30 - 12.05 pm Period 6 12.10 - 12.45 pm Period 6a Period 6b

Lunch 12.25 pm 12.45 pm 1.05 pm 1.15 pm 1.40 pm

Shells and IV Form 12.45 pm VIths not in lessons 12.30 pm VIths 12.45 pm Vths 12.45 pm Servery closes 1.30 pm

Afternoons Monday 1.05 - 5.00 4.45 - 5.45 5.00 - 5.30 5.45 - 6.45

Community Service, Enterprises, Shell Games Duke of Edinburgh Gold Tutorial Period for Shells, IV and V Form Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Senior Strings

Tuesday 1.50 - 3.45 Periods 7 - 9 for IV Form 2.00 - 3.30 Activities Carousel for Shells; Games(until 4.30) 4.30 - 5.30 Jazz Band 4.45 - 6.30 Drama priority 5.30 - 6.30 Stromenti Strings; Saxophone Ensemble; Junior Wind Ensemble; Show Rehearsals 8.30 - 9.20 Ichthyans (SFC) Wednesday 1.45 - 2.20 Chapel Choir, Cantabile Choir 2.30 - 3.05 Period 7 3.10 - 3.45 Period 8 3.50 - 4.25 Period 9 4.45 - 6.00 Orchestra priority; Activities; Drama(until 6.30) 4.45 - 5.45 Concert Band; Show (solo) Rehearsals 6.00 - 6.45 Chamber Choir Thursday 2.00 - 4.30 Games priority 4.30 - 5.30 Show Band 5.30 - 6.30 Show Rehearsals Friday 1.45 - 2.20 Chapel Choir, Cantabile Choir 2.30 - 3.05 Period 7 3.10 - 3.45 Period 8 3.50 - 4.25 Period 9 4.30 - 5.30 Brass Group; Senior Quartet; Wind Quartet Saturday 2.00 - 5.00 Games/Matches Sunday 3.00 - 5.00 Workshop Activities

Shells and IV Form have lunch at 1.05pm on Mondays.

Sports Options

Sports

Christmas Term

At Canford everyone has the opportunity to engage and develop their sport regardless of their level and, with a wide range of sports and fitness based activities, every pupil can find their own niche and be successful. Through inclusion, all pupils have the opportunity to develop not only their physiological and technical skills, but also essential qualities and characteristics such as confidence, ambition, respect, humility, fearlessness, self organisation, resilience, decision making and to engage and develop their enjoyment of sport. We hope that this enjoyment will last beyond their time at Canford. At a junior level there are A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C squads in the main team sports to enable all to compete. At senior level, we have up to four teams per sport. The core team sports also have at least three senior teams playing their traditional inter-school fixtures throughout each term. At certain age groups the teams will also compete in county, regional and national competitions. As pupils progress through the school a wider choice of sports and activities becomes available with senior football, basketball and lacrosse teams representing Canford in regular fixtures. For those pupils who prefer to participate in individual sports there are competitive fixture lists in squash, badminton, real tennis, swimming and cross country. There are plenty of opportunities away from the traditional and competitive sports with fitness and dance based options. Canford utilises specialist coaches in many sports which enable pupils to develop and reach their potential. We encourage all our pupils to set high expectations. For our sports scholars there are additional classes which examine key aspects of sport, such as nutrition, conditioning and psychology. Each year we have a number of pupils who play at county, regional and at international level in their chosen sport. There is restricted availability of sports in the Shells and IV Form, after which the choice of sports available broadens as pupils reach V Form

Boys Girls Rugby Hockey Cross Country Cross Country Swimming Swimming Squash Squash Real Tennis Real Tennis Golf Golf Sailing Sailing Canoeing/Kayaking Canoeing/Kayaking Basketball Fitness Senior Football Dance Sculling Sculling Lacrosse Easter Term Boys Girls Hockey Netball Rowing Rowing Cross Country Cross Country Squash Squash Real Tennis Real Tennis Canoeing/Kayaking Dance Badminton Fitness Swimming Badminton Basketball Canoeing/Kayaking Senior Football Lacrosse Swimming Summer Term Boys Girls Cricket Tennis Tennis Rowing Rowing Athletics Athletics Swimming Sailing Sailing Swimming Golf Golf Dance Canoeing/Kayaking Canoeing/Kayaking Fitness Cricket Touch Rugby

Careers Programme The aim of the department is to provide a comprehensive service of support, specifically: • • • •

To provide information, advice and guidance for pupils to make informed choices about life after Canford, whether in education, employment or career direction. To facilitate pupils in understanding what to expect after Canford and to provide them with the ability to recognise, articulate and evidence both academic and non-academic skills and attributes. To educate pupils in the processes they will encounter during and after their school career: CV writing, job applications, interviews, assessment centres and psychometric testing. To help pupils access opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment in both Higher Education and also the world of employment.

career experience courses; advising on Gap Years and organising visits to Gap Fairs; offering information on university taster days and summer schools; organising open day visits to Bristol, Exeter and Bath universities; introducing visiting speakers from university admissions’ teams; inviting representativesfromoverseas'universitiestovisit;providingworkshopsfor UCAS registration, personal statements and applications Upper Sixth: Delivering an interview training programme with external consultants; verifying and submitting completed UCAS applications; offeringongoingguidanceandinterviewpracticeforuniversityapplicants; ensuring pupils and parents are kept informed on essential stages of university applications, e.g. deadlines, requirements and student finance; offering support and advice on and subsequent to Results Day. Providing an 'after sales' service to Old Canfordians applying to university after their Gap Year.

Most popular destinations by institution 2013 - 2017 (no of places)*

With this in mind, the Careers Department will be helping pupils throughout their life at Canford to recognise and develop some of the key skills that both universities and businesses regard as important for future success. Key elements of the programme include:

Cambridge Oxford Bath Bristol Cardiff Durham

Shells: Introducing pupils to the recognition of skills and attributes necessary for the workplace using a Skills Framework providing advice on GCSE selection and their longer-term effect; developing the idea of employability skills and encouraging the application for some work experience in the future.

Edinburgh Exeter Leeds Manchester Newcastle Oxford Brookes Reading

Fourth Form: Identifying possible HE/Career options via an interactive computer-based Careers Explorer Programme for 14-15 year old pupils.

Popular subject areas 2013 - 2017 (no of places)*

Fifth Form: Implementing computer-based Careers Aptitude and Interests Tests; providing follow-up Careers discussions based on test results with external facilitators; offering advice on A Level choices with a view to potential career directions; actively encouraging and supporting work placements post-GCSEs; facilitating access to Mentoring Network database in order to identify suitable work experience and/or mentoring opportunities.

Arts Biochemical Sciences Business/Management Economics/Finance Engineering History/Ancient History Language and Literature Medicine

Lower Sixth: Organising a Careers Symposium providing opportunities to meet and talk with a range of successful work professionals; participating in the UCAS Higher Education University Fair; encouraging involvement on

Physical and Environmental Sciences Social Sciences 0

*Please visit www.canford.com/universities-careers for latest updates.

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FAQs Vital statistics Pupil numbers are around 650, consisting of about 125 in each of the lower three years and 135 in each year of the Sixth Form. Broadly 60% are boys and 70% are boarders. How selective is Canford on entry? For us, attitude is key. We are interested in potential and people who enjoy their academic work. Excellent exam results emerge from a broad-based, rounded education. 55% average is the minimum expected for those sitting Common Entrance. Pupils not prepared for Common Entrance sit our own entrance papers. Some pupils enter via scholarships. Sixth Form entrants sit either our scholarship or entrance exams. Those who are successful receive offers before Christmas in Year 11. Does Canford offer alternatives to A level and GCSE? Increasingly, we find that GCSEs do not offer the most appropriate preparation for A level, and some departments offer IGCSEs to some or all of the pupils opting for the subject. Our approach in the Sixth Form is to retain the traditional A level syllabuses, while using the most attractive elements from the alternatives on offer. Thus, we do not offer any IB courses, but we encourage pupils to write an extended essay as part of their university preparation which may then be submitted as an EPQ, and we use elements of the Theory of Knowledge course in our Sixth Form EPQ programme. We use the Cambridge Pre-U course for Art, French, German and Spanish where it is felt that the new Pre-U specification is better preparation for university application than A level. The new A level reforms offer the possibility of a wider choice of specifications in due course, we continue to offer four subjects in the Lower Sixth, followed by three in Upper Sixth.

Is Canford a full boarding school? Canford is run as a seven day a week boarding school. There is no weekly boarding. About 30% are day pupils who benefit from the provision a boarding school offers. Each weekend a programme of activities is offered, while the flexible exeat system means that pupils can spend a good number of Saturday nights at home each term if they wish to. On average at least 70% of boarders remain in school at weekends. Are places booked up years in advance? In recent years, over 60% of children on the Headmaster’s List have been offered places. Late places do become available too and waiting lists are often short. From where do boarders come? Most live within 90 minutes driving time, particularly from Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire and Dorset. Just under 10% of boarders live abroad, of whom the majority are British. How are new pupils helped to settle in? After entrance exams, future Canfordians are invited to a familiarisation day where they meet staff and pupils. They also become more familiar with where they will be living and, if necessary, with the courses they will be pursuing. In the first two weeks, each new entrant has a pupil mentor. The most important task of all for house staff is to ensure the happy integration of new pupils and so there is much discussion and quiet support. We do not expect new pupils to know much about Canford when they arrive but we provide the means for them to learn quickly. What is included in the fees? “Our fees include teaching, educational materials, text books and all compulsory curriculum trips. They also include the provision of pastoral care, meals and many of the co-curricular and weekend opportunities. Personal accident insurance is also included. There may be additional charges such as for external exams, some co-curricular activities (such as music lessons), extra coaching or private tuition, membership of the Old Canfordian Society, the bus service and optional insurances.”

Admissions Procedure

13+ Entry

Open Days are held twice a year in the Spring and Autumn and are a good chance to gain an overview of the school, meet pupils and staff, see houses and departments and catch the flavour of the school. Alternatively, or in addition, you are welcome to contact us to arrange a personal visit with a chance to spend more time talking to the Headmaster and House staff as well as touring the school with a pupil.

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Thereafter, the submission of a registration form and fee secures an invitation to the appropriate assessment in due course. Admission in all cases is finally dependent upon the academic standard shown under exam conditions and a satisfactory report from the Head of the previous school. The school investigates on an equal basis the suitability of any candidate for admission. Assistance with Fees There are two principal sources of assistance over which Canford has control: Scholarships Awards made at 13+ and 16+ entry for excellence and potential in various fields (see links below). Financial Assistance (means-tested) Assistance offered by Canford as funds permit and where financial need is established. Please contact the Admissions Office for details.

Fourth Form (Year 10) Entry This is sometimes possible if space is available and if test results and school reports indicate that the applicant is able to embark successfully on a two-year GCSE programme.

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FAQs

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Contact Details for Current Parents Prospective parents often find it reassuring to speak to someone who knows a school well but who is not a part of it, and a number of our current parents are very happy to talk on the telephone or correspond by email about their experience of the school. If you would like to contact one of our current parents to discuss any aspect of Canford, please telephone the Admissions Office.

Admissions Contact Details For help, advice or information over any matter concerning admission, please telephone the Admissions Office - 01202 847207 or email admissions@canford.com

Academic Head of Lower School W J Linley-Adams, MA, Wadham College, Oxford Academic Head of Enrichment Mr T J Marriott, MA, Cambridge College Director of Activities and Outdoor Challenges D P Culley, MA, Pembroke College, Cambridge Registrar M A Owen, BA, PGCE, University of Bristol Managing Director & Bursar Mr D J Brook OBE, FI MarEST, CENG, MA, Defence Studies, BSc, Air Transport Engineering, University of London

The Governing Body Mr D R Levin, BEcon, MA, FRSA - Chairman of Governors Ms A A Anthony, JD Mr B D Coupe, BA, Dip Arch, RIBA Mr R W Daubeney, BA Dr P J N Dickins MA, MBBS, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP Dr G A Fozard MA (Cantab), MBBS, MRCPsych Rear Admiral Sir J M de Halpert, KCVO, CB Mr N H Holloway, BA (Hons), PGCE Mr M M Jeffries, Dip Arch, RIBA, FICE, FRSA Mr M T Keats, MA (Oxon) Mr S H Le Bas, FCA BA Hons Mr R E T Nicholl, BA, PGCE Mr A B Richards BA Revd. J H Simmons Mr J D W Stileman Ms A L R Thomas, BA (Oxon)

Chaplain

The Revd P A Jack, BA, University of Nottingham, BA, Oak Hill Theological College

The Teaching Staff

English, History, Classics, Politics *Miss C Barrett, BA, St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Oxford, MA, Birkbeck College, London (English) *Mrs A K R Berry, PhD, MPhil, PGCE, BA, University of Exeter (Classics) *A C Fearnley, BA, Manchester Polytechnic, MLitt, Oxford, (Politics) *J James, BA, Bristol, PGCE, Oxford (Cultural Enrichment) *J E Dant, BA, Oxford, PGCE, King's College London (Classics) *C M S Rathbone, MA, Worcester College, Oxford, PGCE, Oxford Mrs M Bray, BA, King's College London (Classics) Mrs S A Crouch, BA, PGCSE, University of Southampton A D Graham, BA, MA, Oxford, Mlitt, Durham University Mrs S J Holland, BA, PGCE, University of Birmingham Dr C E Ives, MA, PhD, University of St Andrew's Mr T J Marriott, MA, Cambridge College M A Owen, BA, PGCE, University of Bristol L I Pearce, BSc, PCET, Cardiff University R M B Salmon, BA, University of Southampton, PGCE, University of Exeter Dr F Shon, MA, DPhil, University of Sussex Miss L M Standley, BA Hons, Oxford Brookes University S Vandvik, MA, Universities of Bergen & York Ms K M Watts, BA, University of Sheffield, PGCE, University of Durham Mrs L L Collison, BSc Hons, University of Bath (History and Politics) Mrs K Salmon, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge (Classics)

Headmaster

B A M Vessey, BA, University of Southampton, MA, UWE, MBA, University of Leicester

Senior Staff

Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mrs N L Hunter, BA, University of Birmingham, PGCE, University of Newcastle Deputy Head (Co-Curricular) Dr D Neill, BSc, Thames Polytechnic, PhD, University of Warwick, PGCE, University of Birmingham Deputy Head (Academic) I Weir, BA, Durham University, PGCE, University of Warwick Assistant Head (Academic) R J Baldwin, BEng, University of Bath, MSc, University of Wales, PGCE, University of Bath Assistant Head (Pupils) R M B Salmon, BA, University of Southampton, PGCE, University of Exeter

Geography and Economics and Business *Mrs A Boulton, BA Hons, MA, University of London, PGCE, University of Exeter, (Geography) *J Toy, MA, St Catharine's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Institute of Education, London, MSc, Birkbeck College, London (Economics/ Business Studies) Miss S Deblander, BSc, University of Southampton, MA, University of Nottingham, PGCE, Oxford Mrs N L Hunter, BA, University of Birmingham, PGCE, University of Newcastle J Ings, BA Hons, University of Southampton, PGCE, University of Buckingham N H Jones, BA, University of Nottingham, PGCE, Nottingham Trent University R G Jones, BA, University of Nottingham J L W Ladd Gibbon, BSc Hons, MSc, Oxford Brookes University J R Orme, MA, PGCE, Downing College, Cambridge P D A Rossiter, MA, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, PGCE, Oxford Ms B R Snooks, BSc, Southampton University, PGCE, Canterbury University

R H J Hooker, BSc, University of Exeter Dr F G Horton, BA, DPhil, Keble College, Oxford C H Jeffery, BA, MEng, St Edmund Hall, Oxford O S Lee, BSc, London School of Economics, PGCE, Cambridge Mrs L H Linley-Adams, BSc, University of Durham, PGCE, University of York W J Linley-Adams, BA, Wadham College, Oxford W Moreland, MMath, Durham University Mrs J Naish, BSc, University of Bath, PGCE Dr D Neill, BSc, Thames Polytechnic, PhD, University of Warwick, PGCE, University of Birmingham O T Parkin, BSc, University of Bath A F U Powell, MA, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, PGCE, Worcester College, Oxford S J C Rood, BSc, Leicester De Montfort, PGCE, Chichester University Mrs K Salmon, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge T J Street, BSc, University of Hull, PGCE, University of Southampton Mrs E C Thornburrow, BSc, University of York, PGCE, University of Bath A J Tyndall, MChem, Oriel College, Oxford

Mathematics and Science *Miss R L Smith, BSc, University of Warwick, PGCE, Oxford Brookes University * S J Gordon, BA, PGCE, University of Southampton (Mathematics) *C L Fenwick, BSc, PGCE, University of Keele (Physics) *E H Johnson, MSc, Imperial College, PGCE, University of London (Biology) *G R Shaw, MChem, Brasenose College, Oxford, PGCE, Cambridge (Chemistry) D J Allen, MSc, University of Wales, PGCE, University of Leeds R J Baldwin, BEng, University of Bath, MSc, University of Wales, PGCE, University of Bath H N P Bishop, BSc, University of Exeter, M.Ed, Open University, ACMA R G Booker, BSc, University of East Anglia, PGCE, University of Norwich Mrs C D Byng, BA(Ed), University of Exeter R J Christopher, BSc (Hons), University of Exeter Miss J I Craig, BSc, CertHE, PGCE, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Exeter Mrs P L Connor, BA, Magdalen College, Oxford, PGCE, University of London D P Culley, MA, Pembroke College, Cambridge Miss C L Franklin, BA, University of Birmingham, PGCE, University of Exeter

Modern Languages *F Compan, Licenciado en Filologia Inglesa *R A Wilson, BA, MA, University of Essex, PGCE, University of Exeter (German and Other Languages) Mrs T S Ackroyd, BA, Huddersfield, PGCE, Nottingham Mrs L Harding, MA, Robinson College, Cambridge, PGCE, Oxford Mrs A S Harrison, BA, Open University, PGCE, University of Southampton Mrs N N M Kirby, BA, CAPLP2, CAPES, Universite d'Aix en Provence, Academie de Nice Mrs M Marns, Maîtrise d’Anglais, Université of Pau, PGCE, University of Bath Mrs A J Pearce BA, University of Cardiff Mrs E Pellejero, BA, Fachhochschule Heilbronn, MA, University of Bournemouth Miss I Ramirez Fernandez, Bachelors, Masters, University of Valencia, Catholic University of Valencia Mrs C J G Stone, Licence ès Lettres, Nice University, PGCE, University of Southampton Music and Drama *C C Sparkhall, MA, ARCO, Worcester College, Oxford, PGCE, Cambridge (Music) 19

*Mrs L J Blake, MA, Central School of Speech and Drama, PGCE, University of London (Drama) J Aiken, MA, Oriel College, Oxford Miss H A Craig, BA Hons, University of Exeter Miss F M McKinley, BA, LMusA, University of Western Australia Miss R F Partington, Assistant Director of Music (Academic), Bachelor of Music, PGCE, University of Manchester Mrs K Salmon, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge In addition to the above there are 21 part-time non-resident music staff

D P Culley, MA, Pembroke College, Cambridge (Director of Activities and Outdoor Challenges) Miss E R Doherty, Cardiff Metropolitan University (Head of Girls' Rowing) I R Dryden, Member of ARA and HRR (Director of Rowing) M Keech, ECB, Dorset Cricket Board (Director of Cricket) Miss L E Read, Cardiff Metropolitan University (Head of Netball) P T Short, BSc, University of Loughborough (Director of Rugby)

Art and Design Technology *J V Martin, BEng, University of Hertfordshire, MSc, University of Liverpool, PGCE, University of Brunel (Design Technology) *Ms N Will, BA, Manchester Met, PGCE, Arts Institute Bournemouth (Art) P A Effick, BEd, University of Melbourne, BSc, London Guildhall University Ms J Jones, BA, Falmouth College of Arts, PGCE, University of Roehampton D F Lloyd BA, Falmouth College of Arts, PGCE, University of Cardiff (Art) Mrs E L F Moxey, BA Hons, MA, PGCE, The Southampton Institute, Nottingham Trent University, University of the West of England, Universtity of Wales College Newport N Watkins, BEd, University of Wales (Design Technology)

Support for Learning *Mrs H J Ryan, MA, University of Edinburgh, PGCE, University of York Mrs F C P Bishop, BA, University of Newcastle upon Tyne Mrs P A Frampton, BA Hons, Warwick University Mrs N C Miles, BA Hons, MPhil, De Montfort University, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge Mrs K Salmon, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge Mrs P A Talfourd-Cook, BA, University of Exeter

Philosophy & Religious Studies *S J Leiper, BA, University of Manchester, MA, University of Birmingham Dr P J Gibbons, MA, University of Surrey, D.Phil. Oxford University The Revd P A Jack, BA, University of Nottingham, BA, Oak Hill Theological College Mrs K Salmon, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, PGCE, Homerton College, Cambridge I Weir, BA, Durham University, PGCE, University of Warwick Physical Education *M S Burley, BSocSc, University of Birmingham, MA, University of Wales Institute (Director of Sport) Mrs N Wilson, Assistant Director of Sport, BSc Hons, Sport Science, University of Brighton, PGCE, Brighton N R Baugniet, BA (Ed), St Luke’s College, Exeter (Academic PE) Miss E Bennett (Director of Tennis) M D Collison, BSc, PGCE, University of Bath (Director of Hockey) 20

Careers and Higher Education W M Doherty, MA, St Benet's Hall, Oxford

Teaching Staff Training Coordinator and CPD Assistant Mrs L Harding, MA, Robinson College, Cambridge, PGCE, Oxford Community Service *D J Allen, MSC, University of Wales, PGCE, University of Leeds C Jeffrey, BA, MEng, St Edmund Hall, Oxford (Assistant Head) Archivist R J Knott, MA, Queens’ College, Cambridge, ARCM House Staff H N P Bishop, BSc (Franklin) Mrs C D Byng, BA (Marriotts) Miss S Deblander, BSc, MA (de Lacy) P A Effick, BEd, BSc (Tennis Court Lodges) Dr C E Ives, MA, PhD (Beaufort) R G Jones, BA (School) Mrs L H Linley-Adams (Salisbury) D F Lloyd, BA (Monteacute) O T Parkin, BSc (Lancaster) L I Pearce, BSc (Wimborne) S Vandvik, MA (Court) *Head of Department

School Fees 2018/19 (Subject to change annually) Termly School Fees Boarders £12,140 Day £9,241 Payable in advance by the first day of each term. Registration Fee Payable when pupil is entered (non-refundable) U.K. £200 Overseas £200

Confirmation Fee/Deposit Payable in advance of entry; refundable on final bill but forfeit if the confirmed place is not taken up: £1,250 No interest is paid on deposits. For non E.U. parents a full term's fees is required as a deposit, in addition to the first term's fees due. Schemes Per term: (Please see notes below for more details) Accident including emergency dental Included in school fee Personal Effects £8.57 Pupils' Absence Scheme 0.55% of fees Music Tuition 35 minute lesson £29.00 Instrument Hire (per term) £30.00 Private Tuition (per session per pupil) Individual £28.67 2 pupils £16.49 3 pupils £12.65 4 or more pupils £10.92 Old Canfordian Society Life Subscription £153.00 Payable over first 9 terms (6 terms for Sixth Form entry) and includes 20 copies of newsletter

Non-routine medical treatment Pupils may be referred by the school doctor for physiotherapy. The School’s physiotherapist will provide up to three sessions of treatment free of charge, for each injury. If our physiotherapist’s assessment is that more than 3 treatments or ongoing treatment is required, the pupils will be referred to the NHS for physiotherapy or, if parents have arranged medical insurance, to a private external physiotherapist. Parents should be aware that waiting times for NHS physiotherapy can be long and pupils will have to travel to Wimborne or Poole Hospitals; hence the time and costs involved with transportation to and from these appointments should be taken into consideration. The School has however, arranged for a private physiotherapist to work from a treatment room at Canford, thereby enabling easy access for pupils and ensuring continuity of care for via an efficient handover from the School’s physiotherapist. Payment for the private physiotherapist will be a direct arrangement between parent and physiotherapist.

Payment of Fee Accounts Addresses: School accounts will be e-mailed to the last e-mail address formally notified either to the Headmaster’s office or the Bursary. Please distinguish between e-mail for accounts and those for contact purposes if relevant. Accounts: The account, which will include a term’s fees in advance, any other charges due in advance and extras from the previous term, is due for payment by the first day of each term. Please ensure that you have completed a direct debit mandate and have forwarded this to the Bursary no later than 1 May. Remission of Fees: No remission of the fees is made when a pupil is removed for disciplinary or voluntary reasons for part of a term. Please also see 'Pupils' Absence Scheme' below. Estimated Fee Accounts: An estimated fee account will be provided two weeks before the end of term, on request, to those parents who have problems with exchange control or need to present an account to their employer. These accounts will be emailed, posted or given to the pupil as required. Methods of Payment: The standard method of payment for new parents is by termly or monthly direct debit as outlined in our 21

Terms and Conditions. A Direct Debit mandate form can be obtained from the Fees Administrator in the Bursary. For overseas parents only, payments may also be made by electronic transfer. Cash payments are not accepted.

Insurances Personal Accident including Emergency Dental: All pupils are automatically included in the Personal Accident Scheme. Personal Effects: The school is unable to accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property of pupils and does not carry insurance for this purpose. A Student’s Personal Effects Scheme is available – to participate in the scheme a written application must be received by the Bursary. Pupils' Absence Scheme: No remission of fees can be claimed on account of absence from ill health or associated causes unless the pupil is included in the scheme. To participate in the scheme a written application must be received by the Bursary.

Notice of Removal A full term’s notice must be given in writing to the Headmaster before withdrawing a pupil or declining a confirmed place. In the Fifth Form the required notice is a term and a half. Failing such notice, a full term’s fees are payable at the then prevailing rate. Full details of notice requirements are in the Terms and Conditions.

Fees and Charges We work hard to include as many activities as possible within the fees. Lunch, text books and all compulsory trips are included in the fees. Some activities, however, are charged as ‘extras’. As a guide, extras in the Christmas term can average £300 with the remaining terms being a little lower. 35 minute music lessons or private tuition currently cost about £29 per lesson and add another £300 or so per term to this figure, dependent upon the number of lessons. However, it is possible to limit extra charges to much lower amounts if you and your child are cautious.

In charging extras, the guidance to teachers and others is that items or activities costing up to £20 can be added as an extra, but that prior parental agreement must be given to charges over £20. If you wish to cancel a voluntary activity, we will need one full term’s notice in writing or the payment of the fee, charge or subscription in lieu. For example, music lessons are charged in arrears and withdrawal from music tuition requires one full term’s notice in writing to the Director of Music. Please note the following in relation to specific extra charges: • Examinations - Entrance fees are payable by the school on entry for the examination and are not refundable. The charge for entry will therefore be made on the extras account at this time, even though the examination may not yet have taken place. • Old Canfordian Society - Life subscription. The £153 subscription is normally paid by equal instalments for the first nine terms (six terms for those entering at Sixth Form). Parents or pupils who do not wish to subscribe should inform the fees administrator accordingly. A pupil may join the Society at any time by payment of the life subscription. If a pupil leaves before the nine or six payments are completed, the payments made can be refunded or, if the pupil wishes to join the Society, the outstanding balance paid. • Bus Service for Day Pupils - Details of the bus service are published at www.canford.com/Transport-Links. Please contact the Transport Manager on 01202 847568 or transport@canford. com if you have any questions. Charges are made in arrears. Below are examples of other activities or items that the school may charge as extras: • Careers courses, registration, university visits • CCF – dinners, kit if lost or damaged • Extra tuition • Health Centre transport charges • Horse riding • House – parties and dinners, subscriptions, hoodies, damages • Library, photocopying, fines and replacement costs • Music lessons, extras – e.g. sheet music, strings • Newspapers and magazines

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Physiotherapy charges Sports charges, lessons e.g. pilates Stationery, text books, revision guides Theatre trips (optional trips only are charged)

An estimated fee account will be provided two weeks before the end of term, on request, to those parents who have problems with exchange control or need to present an account to their employer. These accounts will be posted, given to the pupil or emailed as required. No remission of the fees is made when a pupil is removed for disciplinary or voluntary reasons, perhaps due to sickness, for part of a term. Please also see ‘Pupils’ Absence Scheme’ above.

hold or process their personal data and if that is the case, they are asked to advise the Bursar. However, pupils and parents can rest assured that any information processed on them by the school is kept confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without their prior consent.

School Fees Schemes Canford operates a composition fee scheme whereby fees can be paid in advance with a lump sum. Details are available from the Director of Finance. Many financial institutions offer school fee investment schemes for parents. A list of charitable organisations offering grants to assist with school fees is available from the Independent Schools Council website.

Cash Advances and Credit Adequate financial arrangements must be made to enable pupils to meet their day-to-day expenses, cost of travel and subsistence, particularly for university interviews. Cash advances will not be made on the fee account.

Equal Opportunities Policy Canford understands and values the different cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds of its pupils and recognises that all of its pupils, regardless of their background or gender, should enjoy equal opportunities. Through its policies and practice the school seeks to provide an environment in which all individuals can thrive and feel safe and secure, and to encourage the development in its pupils of a proper sensitivity to the needs of others.

Data Protection Policy The school is registered with the Data Protection Commission for the purposes of ensuring lawful processing of data on individuals. For parents and pupils, such data is processed in receiving and processing applications for pupil places. The school may also share name-only lists of applicants with other schools. In addition, pupil records include details relating to parents and guardians. Some parents and pupils might not wish the school to

Location and Directions By Road

Canford is within easy reach of the A31, M27 and M3. London 1 hr 45mins M25 / M4 junction 1 hr 15mins Oxford 1 hr 30mins Guildford 1 hr 30mins Chichester 1 hr Salisbury 35 mins Southampton 40 mins

By Rail

London (Poole - Waterloo)

2 hrs

By Air

Bournemouth International (Hurn) 15 mins Eastleigh (Southampton) 35 mins Heathrow 1 hr 45 mins

By School Bus Service

For boarders, school buses run to Richmond, Fleet services, Winchester, Chichester and Southampton airport at half-terms and fixed exeats. For day children, school bus services operate within the Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Burley and Dorchester areas daily and on other routes according to demand.

Directions From the A31 (Wimborne Bypass) • Turn SOUTH as for A349 at roundabout midway along bypass, following local signs to "Merley Broadstone and Canford Magna". • After only 100m, turn LEFT at next roundabout towards "Canford Magna and Wimborne". • After 200m, turn RIGHT to "Canford School" (by The Willett Arms). • After 1 mile, Canford is at the bottom of the hill on the LEFT. • Please follow signs to Reception on arrival.

Canford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plan of the School

Statement of Aims and Ethos Canford seeks to educate pupils in the broadest sense of the word so that they leave as well-motivated and interesting people, keen to develop their talents fully and to contribute positively to society. This is achieved by the pursuit of both breadth and excellence in a context of mutual support. Of primary importance is the nurturing of those attributes which will make them moral, responsible and creative people with good judgement and clear purpose. Thus Christian values underpin all aspects of the school's life. Ambition, resilience, tolerance, compassion, flexibility and imagination are amongst the qualities Canford seeks to develop in its pupils. Trust, encouragement and a strong work ethic are the means by which such personal targets are set and reached. Humour and mutual respect do much to set a tone which fosters this trust. Academic matters are central to school life with emphasis on both the disciplines and freedoms of the intellect for all ages and ability levels. A wide range of extra co-curricular activity provides necessary contrast and an opportunity for creativity and self-discovery. The environment is structured and the objectives demanding but a sense in each pupil of freedom and independence is vital if success is to be achieved.

Canford School Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD t: 01202 841254 f: 01202 881009

www.canford.com Admissions Office t 01202 847207 fax 01202 881723 email: admissions@canford.com

Canford School Ltd Company Registration No 190956 Registered Office: The Bursary, Canford School Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD Registered Charity No: 306315

Headmaster Mr B A M Vessey, MA, MBA

Note: This prospectus has sought to describe in general terms life at Canford, its aims and ethos. Canford will take all reasonable steps to provide the education and pastoral services described in this prospectus. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services and this prospectus does not form any part of any contract between parents and Canford.

Chairman of Governors Mr D Levin, BEcon, MA, FRSA If you would like to contact the Chairman direct, please write to him at the school address above.

Parents should seek written confirmation of any matter referred to in the prospectus on which they wish to reply. All parents accepting a place at Canford for their child will receive further documents describing conditions of entry and the educational and pastoral services offered by Canford. The offer of a place is made on the basis that Canford shall be under no liability for loss occasioned to any person as a result of the contents of this prospectus and its associated documents.