Code of Conduct

The sanctions system reflects the expectations set out in the EHC10 and its aim is to encourage and teach students about the behaviours required to succeed and make a positive contribution to the wider community. Elliott Hudson College believes in a ‘no excuse’ culture. Therefore, if a student fails to demonstrate the behaviour expectations outlined in the EHC10 they will be issued with a conduct point. This may be for behaviour in lessons as well as around College.

OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE:

Arrive to lessons on time Bring the correct equipment CODE OF CONDUCT THE BASICS Dress appropriately Wear your ID badge at all times COMMITMENT Complete all homework /coursework on time and to the right standard Commit time to additional study Prioritise College studies over part-time employment

ATTITUDE Demonstrate a positive attitude in all lessons ATTENDANCE Report absence to Student Services

Complete all work to the best of your ability Attend all lessons, tutorials and assemblies

Ensure that files are well organised and up to date RESPECT FOR THE COMMUNITY Treat all members of sta and students with respect and courtesy, including when using Social Media Take care of the College environment, clearing away all litter Embrace diversity within the College community

ACCUMULATION OF CONDUCT POINTS WILL LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING PROCESS:

STAGE 1 – 10 CONDUCT POINTS

• Tutor to discuss issue with student and set targets for improvement. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates.

STAGE 2 – 20 CONDUCT POINTS

• Student intervention meeting with a member of the

Alliance Team: Contact with parents/carers made.

Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates. • Possible that student may need to have their timetable personalised to support them to achieve.

STAGE 3 – 30 CONDUCT POINTS

• Alliance Team meeting with student and parent/carer.

Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates.

STAGE 4 – 50 CONDUCT POINTS

• A final warning meeting will be held with student, parents/carers, and a member of SLT. • A final warning contract will be agreed. Targets set and intervention strategies agreed with timescales and review dates. • Regular reviews will take place to evaluate the progress of a student. • Should a student fail to meet these targets they will move to Stage 5.

STAGE 5 – EXCLUSION

• A student may risk losing their place at EHC if they fail to meet their targets set out during the final warning meeting. Decisions regarding exclusions will be made during final warning reviews.

An exclusion letter will be sent following the meeting, outlining the right to appeal.

STAGE 6 – APPEAL

• If a student wishes to appeal an exclusion, a meeting will be held with the Principal. Parents/carers and a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Head of

Alliance may also attend this meeting. • If the exclusion is upheld by the Principal, the student has the right to make a further appeal by writing to

The Chair of Governors. • At all stages, incidents will be formally recorded on a student’s college record.

Some incidents will warrant that students will be moved to Stage 4 without having first been through Stages 1-3. A student may be issued with a final warning and/or fixed-term exclusion for the following one-off incidents: • Substance possession/misuse • Acts of vandalism • Threatening behaviour (verbal or physical) towards staff or students • Possession of a weapon • Inappropriate use of mobile phone/social media