Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
Head of Secondary
Name the three NBIS values?
Unity, Diversity, and Excellence.
At NBIS, which curriculum do we follow?
Cambridge International Curriculum (Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level).
What event does Secondary hold in September each year that allows parents to understand our curriculum?
Curriculum Evening
What is the name of the education group which owns NBIS?
Wanli Education Group (WEG).
If a teacher identifies a safeguarding concern that requires immediate attention, what should they do?
Request support using the WeChat Emergency group. HoS/School Nurse/Counselling Team/Principals will support.
What is the name of the student-led organisation that focuses on charity and wellbeing?
Community Service Club
How long do teachers have to mark assignments and provide feedback to students?
Completed assignments should be marked and returned to students with feedback within ten working days of submission.
How are members of the student council chosen?
Voted by students.
A student is absent from your lesson, and there is no X next to their name on ManageBac. What should you do?
Check the emergency group and emails for notifications related to the student. If there are no notifications on the Emergency Group or emails, alert the Emergency Group that the student is missing; available teachers will help locate the student.
Name the 5 behaviour disciplinary levels in Secondary.
L1 - Demerit
L2 - Detention
L3 - Homeroom Contract
L4 - HoS Contract
L5 - Student Tribunal
What are the statements of understanding, and where can I find information related to them?
Staff Handbook
High Quality Learning and Teaching
Global Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Teachers in Secondary are appraised two times a year. Name the four criteria that are assessed?
One - Planning and Preparation.
Two - Learning Environments
Three - Contribution to School and Student Engagement.
Four - Learning Experiences.
List at least four methods of parent communication.
Email, Newsletter, PTCs and Parent Meetings, ManageBac, Parent Workshops (Curriculum Evening, Options Evening, MB Training, etc.).
What star rating do we hold for campus safety?
5 Star - Issued by the Ningbo government and it is the highest rating possible.
Students should always be in the......
Right place, at the right time, and doing the right thing.
What are the school's guiding statements?
To cultivate internationally-minded, confident and compassionate individuals, equipped to collaborate with others for positive impact.
How do we manage or determine the volume of homework to set students?
The Head of Department will guide teachers on the volume of homework that should be set. This guidance will be based on the subject’s needs, year group, proximity to exams, and student levels.
What is the process for arranging and completing a parent meeting?
Notify the Head of Secondary/HoD > Notify Christine/Echo > Log the meeting notes in the Parent Communication Log.
What is the highest award that we offer to students at the Secondary Awards Ceremony, and how is it decided?
Principals' Award.
Teachers vote to decide the shortlist. The school principals then select the winner based on their contribution to the school and the wider NBIS community.
Where can I find information related to students at risk?
Vulnerable Students List on SharePoint.
What are the CIS Code of Ethics?
All CIS members are expected to:
• Fulfil the promises stated in their guiding statements, policies, contracts and promotional materials.
• Strive for excellence.
• Nurture a culture of care in which the education, safety and well-being of students and others are paramount.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups and cultures.
• Promote global citizenship.
How many subjects do we currently offer in Y7, 8, 9, IG and AS Level (including non-exam subjects)?
Y7 - 9, Y8 - 9, Y9 - 10, IG - 20, AS - 19
Name the current and last three student council Presidents.
Chayse, Dennis, Tithi, and Zhui
If a teacher identifies a safeguarding or bullying concern that does not require immediate intervention, what should they do? And, what should teachers never promise?
Log the disclosure in the SharePoint app.
Teachers should never promise confidentiality.