Student Welfare

Harris Academy Beulah Hill has a range of policies and procedures in place that ensure the welfare of all our students. Several of these policies set out expectations about excellent behaviour.  This means everyone feels safe and can learn, this includes excellent learning behaviour and conduct around the Academy and in lessons. We also have high expectations about how students communicate and behave appropriately towards other students and staff.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the welfare of your own son/daughter, please contact their Head Of Year:

Head of Year 7: Ms Fariha Khan: F.Khan@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

Head of Year 8: Ms Ivy Rowe: I.Rowe@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

Head of Year 9: Ms Chara Smith: C.Smith@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

Head of Year 10: Mr Justin Williams: J.Williams@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

Head of Year 11: Mr Matthew Douglas: M.Douglas@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

Head of Year 13: Mr Eulan George: E.George@harrissouthnorwood.org.uk

Welfare Officers And Attendance 

Excellent attendance is the expectation at Harris Academy Beulah Hill. The expectation is that students attend every day unless they are unwell, in which case parents or carers are expected to contact the Academy before 9 am on each morning of the absence.

To report an absence please contact – Attendance, via Sharon Worghs

Email: S.Worghs@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk

 

Attendance and punctuality

The Academy's attendance target is 97%. Regular attendance and punctuality to the Academy and to lessons is essential for all our students to make good progress, achieve their academic potential and consequently have better chances in life. Attendance is a key performance indicator within the Academy. It is the responsibility of everyone in the Academy community to ensure they achieve this. The Academy monitors the attendance and punctuality of all students and reviews it weekly.

 

·         98% attendance = fewer than 4 days absent from school

·         95% attendance = fewer than 10 days absent from school

·         90% attendance = 4 weeks absent from school

·         85% attendance = 5 ½ weeks absent from school

·         80% attendance = 7 ½ weeks absent from school (Equivalent to one day per week absence for the whole year).

A child who misses a day of school per week throughout Years 1 – 11 misses an equivalent of over two years of their learning time in school

 

Medical Needs

Harris Academy Beulah Hill is an inclusive community that aims to support students with medical conditions. Student medication is stored in the Medical Room. The Medical Room is overseen by Ms Smith-Williams they are responsible for the administration of medicines.

Should you have any queries about the medical needs of your child then email m.smithwilliams@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk for the Beulah Hill site or call the Academy’s main phone number.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the medical needs of your child are clearly communicated to the school so we, in turn, can care for them appropriately. The Medical Needs Policy and Allergy Awareness Policy that the school adheres to are attached below for your convenience. In addition, all forms that you may need to complete, and return are attached in the Medical Forms Folder.

If a student has a medical need, the forms you will need are below. These should also be returned to the Medical Room. You can also scan these forms and email them to m.smithwilliams@harrisbeulahhill.org.uk 

Please note that it is at the discretion of the principal to refuse your child’s attendance if we do not have lifesaving medication on site.

We have a number of students who have severe food allergies such as nut allergies. Do not bring any nuts in school for the safety of all our students. 

Please ensure bottles and drinks are clearly labelled with your child’s name.