Parents & Carers
Collective worship and religious education
Parents have the legal right to withdraw their children from religious education and collective worship, and would need to make this request formally in writing. The school encourages participation and an inclusive approach to religion on the basis that an understanding and appreciation of others' beliefs enriches the lives of individuals and communities alike. The school understands the difference between religious worship and learning about and observing a religious event. In line with the aims of the school's Equality Policy, the school expects all pupils to attend school events, including those with a religious theme, in order for pupils to learn about the diverse community in which they live.
Financial Assistance
We'd like to draw parents' attention to the Financial Assistance information, which lists various sources of financial help that are available to parents at LRGS. Please do consider applying to these sources of funding.
Sixth Form parents are reminded that Sixth Form Bursaries are available to help fund all aspects of Sixth Form life, such as travel to school each day, a new suit or laptop, a school trip or travel to university open days.
Northern Railway Season Tickets
Travel on Northern Railway to LRGS can be cheaper by purchasing an Educational Season Ticket. The application forms are available to download and complete via this link.
Train Travel
Stagecoach Bus Scholar Pass
All annual and term passes available to purchase online only. Each pass will be loaded onto a StagecoachSmart card and delivered direct to a nominated address within 3-5 working days. Please visit the Stagecoach website here.
School Closure
In the event of the school having to close, please see the Unavoidable School Closure Policy (attached, left).
School Day
| Assembly/Form Period: | 8.50am – 9.10am |
|---|---|
| Period 1: | 9.10am – 9.50am |
| Period 2: | 9.50am – 10.35am |
| Period 3: | 10.35am – 11.20am |
| Break: | 11.20am – 11.40am |
| Period 4: | 11.40am – 12.20pm |
| Period 5: | 12.20pm – 1.05pm |
| Lunch: | 1.05pm – 2.05pm |
| Period 6: | 2.05pm – 2.45pm |
| Period 7: | 2.45pm – 3.30pm |
School Uniform
School uniform and sportswear is available from Uniform & Leisurewear, 15 Common Garden Street, Lancaster (opposite Marketgate Car Park), tel: 01524 388355. Second hand uniform is available from the Friends' Shop (below).
Friends' Shop Opening Times
The Friends’ Shop is located in Bay View Cottages on the top site, selling second hand uniform, coats and games kit, LRGS gifts and merchandise, books and stationery. It is open during term time on Fridays 3.30pm – 4.30pm and Saturdays 10 – 11am. The shop is not normally open on Bank Holiday weekends or in the holidays.
Dining Hall Menus
Please see the Lunch Menu (below) for dining hall menus provided by Chartwells, who are running catering at LRGS.
SEN School Offer
For your information, this document (attachment below) has recently been produced for the LEA. It includes contact details for our SENCo and information about how LRGS supports pupils with SEN.
E-Safety
The school has recently implemented several measures to help ensure pupil safety on the internet, including putting a button on the VLE.
It links through to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and pupils and parents can click on this button if they wish to report incidents of online abuse, or fear they are in danger of online abuse. There is a 24-hour response. For more information see their website www.ceop.gov.uk
There is some useful information for young people and parents about online safety on the Think U Know website www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Safeguarding Our Pupils
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our pupils. We believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying the/our safeguarding processes to avert and alleviate any such problems.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from radicalisation, discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.
If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Prevent Officers.
Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Officer Mr J Hallsworth
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Officer Mr J Millatt
Trustee Safeguarding Lead Dr Nina Parekh via Clerk to the Governors
Parent View
Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think about your child’s school, from the quality of teaching to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour. The survey can be completed at any time; you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected. Complete the online questionnaire here.