CTC Kingshurst Academy: Behaviour and Discipline

Behaviour and Discipline

CTC Kingshurst Academy, aims to convince every young person that they can achieve more than they first thought. Our aim is to produce adults capable of taking responsibility for their own lives. To do this, it is important for everyone to follow sensible rules and guidelines aimed at creating a harmonious and caring community. Students' performance at College will directly affect the rest of their lives. It is important that students accept, as normal, the standards of appearance and behaviour that are taken for grated in the world of work. It is unacceptable for students to behave in a way that makes it difficult for teachers to teachers to teach and other students to learn.

The single most important rule at the College is that all students are required to respect the feelings and property of others. We rely on each individual to take responsibility for his or her actions and to create an atmosphere of trust. This is essential if we are to create a caring, relaxed and happy community.

Student standards

Students are trusted to behave like young adults. Students are therefore expected to:

Always wear full College uniform
Bring the right books and equipment to College
Attend College every day on time
Listen to teachers and work hard
Try to achieve more than they first thought
Write all homework in their diary and do the homework to the best of their ability,� handing it in on time
Pay attention to advice about how to improve work and do their best to act on it
Behave well in and outside College and follow the Code of Conduct
Co-operate with those who are trying to help them resolve any difficulties
Treat all members of the College with respect
Take pride in the College environment, resources and equipment
Eat and drink in the Restaurant only
Let their teacher know if they have any worries
Take all letters and newsletters home to parent(s) and bring back reply slips
Find out what opportunities are open to them

An ethos of trust & a culture of achievement

CTC Kingshurst Academy offers all students a unique opportunity to learn in a caring, supportive and adult environment.� Within the college community we believe in creating an atmosphere that recognises each student's individual talents embedded in a culture of nurture and challenge.

During the seven years that our students spend with us, we aspire to make their experiences as inspiring, rewarding and happy as possible. The college works in partnership with parents/carers and the wider local community to produce young adults who are equipped with the essential skills and attributes necessary to make the successful transition into adulthood.

The role of the form tutor

Form Tutors are responsible for the day-to-day care of students. The tutor will help develop special cohesion, tone, attitude, tidy appearance, discipline, work ethos, punctuality, and a sense of responsibility, and is one of the chief influences for good on the student.

The Form Tutor is the first line of contact
Tutors can invite parents to come into College for discussions about progress and to look at examples of work, etc.
Tutors have a rolling programme of counselling for members of their tutor group
Tutors are responsible for sanctions, discipline and praise of their students
Tutors ensure that the Code of Conduct is followed by students

Concerns and Complaints

If a parent/carer has any concern they should refer it, in the first instance, to the member of staff concerned or the student's Form Tutor. If this does not resolve the issue, the Head of Year responsible for that year group should be contacted (see list). If parents/guardians are still not satisfied they should contact the Assistant Principal responsible for that year group (see list). If parents wish to make a formal complaint they should write to the Principal. If a parent/carer remains dissatisfied, they should contact the Chairman of Governors by letter at the college address. A copy of the full Complaints Procedure can be obtained from the General Office at college.

Heads of Year

Year 7 Miss Davies
Year 8 Miss Parker
Year 9 Mr Cornelius
Year 10 Miss Norris
Year 11 Miss Harper

Assistant Principal Years 7-9
Mr Hewson

Assistant Principal Year 10-13
Mr Walton