One of the best ways to make sure pupils have a good start to the day is by being prepared and having all the equipment they need. Below is a list of items that all pupils are expected to bring with them each day and Form Tutors will check each morning.
Equipment List:
- A school bag/rucksack
- A pencil case containing the following:
- Pens: black, blue, and red biros.
- Stationery: pencil, ruler and eraser.
- Planner: Required daily (replacement cost £2 if lost).
- PE Kit: On timetabled days.
- Reading Book: KS3 only.
- Chromebook: Fully charged and in its protective case (only for pupils with allocated Chromebooks).
Other items of stationery, such as colouring pencils and glue sticks, can be a useful addition to a pupil's pencil case; however, items such as pencil sharpeners, scissors and cutting knives are not permitted. If these items are required during a lesson, they will be provided by the teacher.
Mobile Phones & Smart Devices
Risedale School is a phone-free environment.
- The Rule: From arrival on site at 8:20am until the end of the school day at 3:00pm, all mobile phones, smartwatches, and headphones/earbuds must be switched off and stored securely inside the pupil’s school bag (not in pockets).
- Enforcement: We operate a strict "if it is seen or heard, it is confiscated" policy.
- Contacting Home: Parents and carers should not call or text their children directly during the school day, as this will disturb the learning of others. If there is an emergency, please call the school office, and we will ensure your child is contacted. Similarly, if a pupil needs to contact home, they must speak to a member of staff who will arrange for them to use a school telephone.
For full details regarding confiscation escalation, exceptions, and safeguarding, please view our full Mobile Phone Policy.
Liability and lost property
We strongly discourage pupils from bringing high-value or sentimental items to school. If these items are brought to school, it is the owner's responsibility to ensure that they are kept safe. The school will not accept any responsibility for their recovery or replacement in the case of loss, theft or damage.
We encourage all pupils to take responsibility for their possessions. However, it is important to report any loss to the school with a description (colour, make, etc.) of the lost item so that it can be traced more easily. Where items are named, it is easier to return them to their owner.