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Read MoreAuthor : | Emma Silvestri-Fox |
Reviewed By : | Emma Silvestri-Fox |
Date : | September 2020 |
Shared with Staff : | October 2020 |
Shared with Governors : | October 2020 |
Next Review | September 2022 |
Principles:
JCG’s vision states that we aim to nurture students to be well mannered, thoughtful, open-minded and have a positive impact on their community and the world.
We expect all students to behave well at all times and uphold the values of the College. Where behaviour falls short, we aim to act quickly to support the student in addressing the issue.
The purpose of this policy is to support the values of the College and to set out clear guidelines about how we can support and improve learning, by rewarding students for hard work and good behaviour and also when required by sanctioning students for inappropriate behaviour.
Aims
Procedures
Students should be encouraged to take responsibility for:
Parents have responsibility for:
All staff have responsibility for:
Class teachers have responsibility for:
Tutors have responsibility for:
Heads of Department have responsibility for:
Heads of Faculty have responsibility for:
Heads of School / Sixth Form have responsibility for:
Head of House has responsibility for:
Administration Manager has responsibility for:
Senior Leadership Team has responsibility for:
Principal has responsibility for:
Relationship to other policies / guidance
Rewards should be given to recognise and celebrate academic and non-academic effort or success at College or in the wider community.
(i) Suggestions for rewards:
Achievement marks will be cumulative.
Lower School
In the Lower School students’ achievement marks will be rewarded by certificates, letters and vouchers once they reach a certain milestone:
25 = Bronze certificate awarded by tutor
50 = Silver certificate awarded by tutor and letter from Head of School sent home
75 = Gold certificate awarded by Head of School in lower school assembly and letter from Vice Principal sent home
100 = Platinum certificate and Amazon voucher presented in whole college assembly by Vice Principal and letter from Vice Principal sent home
Upper School
In the Upper School students’ achievement marks will be rewarded by vouchers and letters once they reach a certain milestone:
25 = letter sent home from Head of School
50 = Voucher for the canteen awarded by Tutor
75 = Voucher for the canteen and letter sent home from Vice Principal
100 = Amazon voucher presented in whole college assembly by Vice Principal and letter from Vice Principal sent home
Sixth Form
Many of the strategies used for KS3 and KS4 students, including verbal and written reward are also used for students in KS5. In addition, students are rewarded by gaining a place on the Student Leadership Team in recognition of their service to the College.
Please see appendix 8 for guidance on entering achievement marks into SIMS
(iv) House Merits
House Merits are awarded by the Head of House and merits are added as points towards a student’s House. Students are able to collect House points by gaining House merits for participation in House events. These will cover a wide range of areas e.g. Sport, Drama and Music, fundraising and also charitable events. The total number of House points gained throughout the year lead to the top House being awarded the Cock House Trophy.
Sanctions should be used in a proportionate way to deal with unacceptable behaviour inside or outside the classroom and to encourage students to improve their behaviour.
Sanctions may include:
Alternatives to suspension will always be sought but depending on the severity of the inappropriate behaviour and the circumstances of the individual student, suspension may be the next step.
Introduction
Year 12
Year 13
Year 12 and Year 13 students displaying inappropriate behaviours
Sixth Form Dress Code
All sixth form students have an important role to play as ambassadors for the College and as role models for students from Reception to Year 11. In addition to this, we aim to create a positive collegiate atmosphere within the sixth form and to ensure that all students fully reach their academic potential in their A level examinations. Students having excellent attendance, adopting a scholarly approach to their learning, being fully involved in their College, local and global communities and being smartly dressed all contribute towards us achieving this aim. The sixth form dress code is as follows:
We would strongly suggest that the students label their belongings (jackets in particular) in order to make them easily identifiable and so prevent loss.
Any sixth form student who does not meet our expectations with regard to attire will be asked to go home and change immediately. We do not wish for this to be necessary as we understand that this may have a detrimental effect on the student’s learning.
Monitoring and Supporting Behaviors for Learning in the Sixth Form – guidance for tutors (Academic Year: 2020-2021)
Attendance
Achievement Events
Behaviour Events
Homework
Uniform
Learner Profile Scores
Attendance Email (please CC relevant Head of Sixth)
Dear Parent
Your daughter's attendance has slipped below 95% on more than one occasion in recent weeks; I have discussed this with her and know that I can count on your support in maximising her attendance in the remaining weeks of this term.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss further,
Regards,
Tutor
Uniform Email (please CC relevant Head of Sixth)
Dear Parent
Our aim is for students to want to wear their uniform well because they understand that it conveys an image of what JCG is like to those outside the College. Wearing our uniform with pride demonstrates that students value belonging to JCG and aspire for others to recognise this and to see our College as an institution of excellence where students have a positive impact on the community. In addition, all Sixth Form students serve as role models for members of the College from Reception to Year 11.
It has been noted that your daughter does not have the appropriate uniform for school. She has been reminded of this, and I would now like to ask for your support in ensuring that your daughter is dressed appropriately for College.
She will need the following items:
Black or grey jacket |
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Black or grey trousers, or a black or grey dress / skirt of appropriate length |
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A shirt / top that is black, grey, red or white that is not a vest-top and which does not have writing/logos across the front |
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Smart footwear in black, grey, red or white that does not consist of trainers, flip-flops or over-the-knee boots |
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Hair that is neat and of a natural colour |
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No visible tattoos |
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No facial piercings |
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Other: |
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Any further details:
Thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely,
Tutor
It is clear that some discretion is needed when applying sanctions but this guidance is designed to help us to be as consistent and proportionate as possible in our response to unacceptable behaviour. We acknowledge that unacceptable behaviour can be an indicator of an underlying wellbeing issue for which the student would receive support.
Behaviour |
Action to be taken by teacher |
Late to lessons
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Uniform / dress code |
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Homework |
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Ill equipped for lesson |
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Mobile electronic devices in lessons |
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Low level disruption in lessons |
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Failure to follow instructions/disruptive behaviour |
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Intentional damage to property or damage to property through negligence |
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Unacceptable language |
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Bullying behaviour including use of discriminatory language |
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Aggressive behaviour or physical violence towards another student or member of staff
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Possessing alcohol/cigarettes on the College premises |
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Distributing or selling alcohol/cigarettes on the College premises |
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Being under the influence of alcohol on the College premises |
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Possessing, distributing or selling illegal drugs on the College premises |
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Being under the influence of illegal drugs on the College premises |
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Possession of a weapon on College premises
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LP descriptors
1 |
Exceptional learner who is enthusiastic, committed and absorbed in their learning. An independent, rigorous and resourceful thinker. A resilient and reflective student who thinks strategically about their learning. Collaborative and empathetic when working with others, contributing to the learning of the class. |
2 |
A well-motivated, well-prepared learner who works hard, perseveres and takes responsibility for their own progress. Shows an interest in the subject, is reflective, asks questions to further their learning and involves themselves in lessons; helpful and empathetic towards others and is a positive presence in the class. |
3 |
Consistent approach to learning. Generally completes tasks and meets deadlines. Mostly attentive in class and participates when prompted. Usually prepared for learning. |
4 |
Inconsistent commitment to learning. May lack focus and struggle to manage distractions in class. May disrupt the learning of others at times. Homework is often late and does not reflect good effort. Needs to reflect on their approach to learning. |
5 |
Rarely motivated to learn and rarely completes tasks or meets deadlines. Distracts others and is inattentive. Commitment to learning is a serious cause for concern. Improvement in approach to learning needed. |
The teacher needs to select the level which best fits the student in their classes.
When a teacher enters a 4 or a 5 on SIMS, they will be requested to select the behaviour(s) which need to be improved:
H |
Homework |
F |
Focus |
C |
Commitment |
O |
Organisation |
H/F |
Homework / focus |
H/C |
Homework / commitment |
H/O |
Homework / organisation |
F/C |
Focus / commitment |
F/O |
Focus / organisation |
C/O |
Commitment / organisation |
Please note these screen shots apply to achievement but it is very similar for entering a behaviour incident.
You can do this from your register or like this:
Select "New" and in the Drop down, select the appropriate type
Scroll down to add the staff and student names
Remember to Save before leaving the page.
Uniform for Students in Years 7 to 11
All students in Years 7 – 11 are required to wear the College uniform. The students are our greatest ambassadors. How they present themselves reflects upon the College. We are proud of our students and expect their pride to be demonstrated through their presentation.
Uniform Shop
All items of school uniform must be regulation style and are available from the JCG Uniform Shop which is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 3.30pm–5.00pm during term time and by appointment only during school holidays.
Students in Years 12 and 13 are required to dress according to the sixth form dress code.
All items of uniform must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
Winter Uniform
Summer Uniform
PE Kit
Shoes
Hair
Jewellery
Other
All Staff
Where a student (not your tutee) has an item of uniform that is not in keeping with uniform guidelines
Where a student (either your tutee or not) is wearing non-permitted jewellery or make-up (including nail varnish that is anything other than clear)
Tutor
Step 1
Where a tutee has an item of uniform that is not in keeping with uniform guidelines
Step 2
If the item of uniform is not corrected within one week, speak to the student discretely again.
Step 3
If there has been no change after one week then inform HoS so they can send letter (uniform B) home re. supply and charge (see letter below fyi)
Letter – Uniform A
Dear
Our aim is for students to want to wear their uniform well because they understand that it conveys an image of what JCG is like to those outside the College. Wearing our uniform with pride demonstrates that students value belonging to JCG and aspire for others to recognise this and to see our College as an institution of excellence where students have a positive impact on the community.
It has been noted that your daughter does not have the appropriate uniform for school. She has been reminded of this and I would now like to ask your support in ensuring that your daughter is dressed appropriately for College.
She will need the following items:
Blazer |
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Winter skirt (length on the knee) or regulation school trousers |
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Red jumper |
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White short-sleeved shirt with JCG motif on pocket |
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Plain black or grey tights or long grey socks |
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Black shoes |
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Summer dress (length on the knee) |
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Other |
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Any further details:
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Uniform can be purchased from Lyndale Sports in Trinity. Please ensure that your daughter has the items detailed above within one week of receipt of this letter. Second-hand uniform is available: for information please contact the College Office.
Thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely,
Head of School
Letter – Uniform B
Dear
As you know, (NAME OF TUTOR) has written to you regarding (NAME OF STUDENT)’s uniform.
We would like all of our students to want to wear their uniform well because they understand that it conveys an image of what JCG is like to those outside the College. Wearing our uniform with pride demonstrates that students value belonging to JCG and aspire for others to recognise this and to see our College as an institution of excellence where students have a positive impact on the community.
(NAME OF STUDENT) needs a replacement (NAME OF GARMENT) in order to ensure her uniform is being worn correctly and we will therefore arrange for her to be fitted with the item from the uniform shop and will forward an invoice to you for the cost of the item in due course.
I trust that you will support us in this but if you would like to discuss this with me, please do not hesitate to contact me on…
Yours sincerely,
Head of School
Teachers enter behaviour ‘events’ onto SIMS relating to:
*Punctuality – if student arrives late (not if this is due to previous teacher letting class out late, which teacher will need to check by contacting the teacher of the previous lesson; if things do not improve then teacher should refer to Head of the Faculty letting students out late). This is recorded by entering an ‘L’ on your register. You can also note on SIMS how many minutes late the student is.
Achievement marks may be awarded in SIMS for the following:
Role of the teacher
It is the teacher’s role to support students by following up on behaviour concerns in the following way:
The teacher can acknowledge a student’s achievement in lessons by entering an achievement mark in SIMS and discussing with the student.
Role of the tutor
It is the Form Tutor’s responsibility to monitor students’ behaviour / achievement events on a weekly basis. Heads of School will send a summary of behaviour / achievement entries to tutors on a Friday. The tutor should follow up on behaviour marks in the following way:
The tutor can congratulate their tutees for achievement marks received during the week upon receipt of the weekly achievement report for their form group from the HoS.
Role of HoF
The HoF will support students / teachers in their Faculty in the following way:
Role of the Head of School
The Head of School will support students / teachers / tutors in the following way:
Email template for writing to parents to request that a student stays after school to complete a late piece of homework
Dear
(Student’s name) has not submitted her (subject) homework for (teacher’s name) which was due on the (insert date) and this work is now overdue. (student’s name) was given the opportunity to complete the work and submit it the morning after the deadline but did not do this. (Teacher’s name) gave (student’s name) the opportunity to attend a lunchtime session to complete the work but she did not attend this session. The next step in our graduated approach to support students in completing homework tasks is to ask her to attend a supervised study session after school which I will supervise.
Please acknowledge receipt of this email and confirm that (student’s name) will attend the supervised study session in (insert classroom where session will be held) on (insert date) from 3.30 - 4.30pm. Please also let me know arrangements for how (insert student’s name) will get home afterwards.
I trust that you will support us in trying to help (insert student’s name) but if you would like to discuss this with me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,