Code of Conduct | Rewards | Expectations | Consequences

Code of Conduct

This is a summary of our Relationships and Expectations guidelines.  These apply to all students, staff and visitors at Northallerton College.

 We all:

·          are punctual

·          allow others to learn and teachers to teach

·          come prepared for work and are properly equipped

·          treat one another with politeness, courtesy and respect

·          act on reasonable requests

·          respect college buildings and environment and are careful of others’ property

·          are consistent and fair in our responses to unacceptable behaviour.

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And there are rewards

At regular intervals during Years 10 and 11, information about students’ attitude, level and progress (ALP) is collected from teachers.  Students who are awarded top effort grades will receive written recognition.   In addition, they will be given a ‘lottery number’ for every such grade, up to a maximum of 5, and there will be prizes for the winners of the draw.  Students who display a consistently high level of effort, punctuality, attendance and behaviour will be given the opportunity to participate in activities days, organised on a termly basis.

College also holds an “Outstanding Achievement” book.  When a student’s name is entered into the book they will receive a personal letter/postcard and formal recognition.

Students who consistently work hard will be invited to the Student Support Centre for an informal reception.  They will receive a small prize as a token of their efforts.  Formal acknowledgement is also made for excellent attendance and smart appearance.

Names of students who consistently work hard, make improvements and have a good attitude are displayed prominently around college.

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Registration is at 8.45am.  Students who arrive after this time are late, and are given a late mark.  Students who arrive more than 5 minutes after the start of a lesson are given a Sanction.  Persistent lateness to college or to lessons leads to detention.

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Year 10

All Year 10 students must remain onsite at lunchtimes.  High quality catering and activities are accessible for all students.  Year 10 students who leave the site will be appropriately sanctioned.

Year 11

Parents are asked whether they give permission for their son/daughter in Year 11 to go off site at lunchtimes.  First-rate facilities are provided for students who choose to remain on site, or whose parents ask them to do so, but the college cannot take responsibility for ensuring that they do not leave the premises.  Being off-site at lunchtime remains a privilege that may be removed if a students’ behaviour is inappropriate.  Students are representing the college at all times, on or off site, and will be subject to college disciplinary procedures should they behave inappropriately.

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The college has a no smoking policy, which applies to everyone on site.  Students who disregard this are given a detention.  Persistent offenders face more serious sanctions.  Students observed smoking at lunchtimes or on the way to and from College are subject to College disciplinary procedures.

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The site has parking for staff and visitors only.  There is no parking on site for college students.

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These must be switched off except at breaktime and lunchtime, and they are expressly forbidden in class and in examinations.  Mobile telephones used inappropriately are confiscated and returned to parents/students at an agreed time.

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Students are expected to conform to the uniform policy at all times and parents will be contacted and sanctions imposed if the standards of dress expected are not met.  Inappropriate/excess jewellery will be confiscated and returned to parents/students at an agreed time.

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College is not responsible for replacing damaged, stolen or lost property. Students are therefore strongly advised not to bring expensive stereos, mobile telephones, jewellery, watches and any other valuable property to college.

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If students are not meeting expectations and are breaking the ground rules there is a clearly laid-out series of consequences that students are made aware of. 

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A student's exclusion from college takes place only when the safety or well being of other students is in jeopardy, and/or there has been a serious breach of the College (discipline) policy.  It leads to consultation with the Governors' Disciplinary Committee and with parents, so that the problem can be resolved, and the student re-admitted with the minimum of delay.

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For students to achieve success at college, we believe it to be important that parents, students and college are able to work together with each party having an equally important part to play in the partnership.  To cement this partnership, students, parent(s)/guardian(s) and personal tutors sign a Home-College Partnership Agreement (in line with DfES policy) at the first induction meeting.

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Recently there has been the introduction of a Connexions Mentoring Programme.  Students who are experiencing a range of difficulties are allocated a personal mentor who will work regularly with them on a one-to-one basis.

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College considers the protection, safety and well-being of children in its care as a major priority and responsibility and is committed to following the Area Child Protection Committee’s and LEA’s child protection procedures and guidance.  College has a specific policy and guidance if parents wish to view these.

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