What We Expect of Your Young Person

Positive Behaviour Policy

Positive Behaviour Agreement sets out what the College will give the students and what the College staff expect from the students in return.

Our Positive Behaviour Agreements are documents which are signed by students in class at the beginning of their studies. They support students to become successful in their studies and help prepare them for the work environment.

We will:

• Treat your young person fairly and with respect and courtesy.

• Do all we can to prepare them for their next steps to employment or further learning.

• Have high expectations for what they can achieve.

• Understand their learning needs and make sure they have the support they need to reach their goals.

• Make sure their learning is engaging and enjoyable.

• Make sure they stay on track to achieve their goals.

• Help them improve their English and maths.

• Ensure their safety and security.

• Listen to their views on how we can improve further.

• Provide opportunities to enjoy activities outside class We expect your young person to:

• Make the most of the opportunities provided for them by the College.

• Work hard to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

• Come prepared for learning.

• Attend all their classes on time.

• Wear their Security ID Pass at all times on College sites.

• Abide by class rules regarding the use of mobile devices.

• Show respect to others at all times.

• Use respectful language with others in our College community.

• Respect the College environment and help us to keep it clean and safe.

• Adhere to the College’s No Smoking Policy.

• Comply with the College’s zero tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol.

Education and Workplace Standards:

In the classroom and on your young person’s work experience or industrial placement, we have some standards which will help them get the most from their studies with us.

√ Attend all their classes.

√ Be prepared.

√ Come on time.

√ Bring pens and the right equipment to class.

√ Switch off their mobiles or have them on silent.

√ Dress appropriately.

Behaviour for the workplace

√ Come with a positive attitude.

√ Work flexibly.

√ Pay attention.

√ Meet their deadlines.

√ Work with classroom colleagues as a team.

√ Take pride in their work.

Improving your skills

√ Learn from their feedback.

√ Ask for help when they need it/offer help when they can.

√ Reflect on what they can do to improve their skills.

√ Always do the best they can.

√ And be ready to tell us about their next steps after the course has finished!

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Congratulations to these talented students for their wonderful achievement!