FAQs
Snowline
In extreme circumstances of snow, floods, power cuts or other unforseen cases, it may prove necessary to close the School. If this does occur, the School will send a message to Parents via text and/or listen to BBC Hereford and Worcester 104 FM | 94.7 FM.
Please ensure that the School has a recorded phone number which is up to date in case of an event such as the above.
The decision to close the school is not taken lightly and the school will be very sorry for any inconvenience, but the Health & Safety of all members of our school community has to be our first priority.
Sanction Criteria & Restorative Processes
|
Sanction |
Staff Responsible |
Actions |
Infringement |
Restorative Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C1 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
Verbal warning Loss of Expectation Point (EP) Record on epraise |
Breaking classroom expectations for the first time (Low level disruption or conflict) |
n/a |
|
C2 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
Verbal instruction Loss of 5 points – in addition to lost EP Record on epraise Inform parents via Messenger of a concern after the 3rd C2 (in a half term) |
Breaking classroom expectations for the second time (Low level disruption or conflict) |
1-1 chat with no preparation as an early intervention. Flexible no blame approach |
|
C3 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
15min detention issued – to be sat with issuing teacher on timetabled day/time Loss of 10 points – in addition to lost EP Pupil removed if required by Behaviour Support Team (BST) Record on epraise Inform parents via Messenger of concern on day of C3 After 3rd C3 (in a half term) inform HOY of concern - HOY to call parents |
Breaking classroom expectations for the third time (Low level disruption, conflict and/or low level bullying) |
Restorative Chat or Circle as early intervention- some preparation maybe needed. Circle focus on collective responsibility. Chat 1-1 and circle for large number of harmers. |
|
C4 |
Head of Year |
Carry out investigation and gather statements if required 30min detention or half day isolation issued Inform all parents of incident/actions/outcome Record on epraise - Loss of 20 points |
Serious lack of respect to staff (1st offence), damaging equipment, using mobile phone in lessons (1st offence), friendship issues, low level bullying, assault (1st offence) |
Restorative Chat or Circle – some preparation maybe needed. Circle to focus on collective responsibility. Chat 1-1 and circle for large number of harmers. |
|
C5 |
Senior Leadership Team |
Carry out investigation and gather statements if required Inform all parents of incident/actions/outcome 45min detention, full day isolation or fixed term exclusion issued Record on epraise- Loss of 30 points |
Serious lack of respect to staff (2nd plus offence), physical/verbal assault on towards staff/pupils, using mobile phone in lessons/social media |
Informal or formal restorative conference (RJ Con trained staff only) requiring full preparation as long as there is acknowledgment of harm. Sanction may used and contract/agreement formed with follow up |
|
Sanction |
Staff Responsible |
Actions |
Infringement |
Restorative Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
D1 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
Verbal warning Loss of 1 Point Record on epraise |
Uniform, Running in corridor, Eating in corridor |
n/a |
|
D2 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
Verbal warning Loss of 5 points Record on epraise |
Chewing Gum, Mobile phone visible, Not following instructions,
|
1-1 chat with no preparation as an early intervention. Flexible no blame approach |
|
D3 |
Class/Subject Teacher |
Verbal warning Loss of 10 points Record on epraise |
Boisterous behaviour, Inappropriate Language, No Homework/PE kit
|
1-1 chat with no preparation as an early intervention. Flexible no blame approach |
|
D4 |
Head of Year |
Carry out investigation and gather statements if required 30min detention or half day isolation issued Inform all parents of incident/actions/outcome Record on epraise - Loss of 20 points |
Lack of Respect to staff, E-safety, low level Bullying, friendship issues |
Restorative Chat or Circle as early intervention- some preparation maybe needed. Circle focus on collective responsibility. Chat 1-1 and circle for large number of harmers. |
|
D5 |
Senior Leadership Team |
Carry out investigation and gather statements if required Inform all parents of incident/actions/outcome 45min detention, full day isolation or fixed term exclusion issued Record on epraise - Loss of 30 points |
Fighting/Assault, Racism, serious bullying, friendship conflict |
Informal or formal restorative conference (RJ Con trained staff only) requiring full preparation as long as there is acknowledgment of harm. Sanction may used and contract/agreement formed with follow up |
Notes:
- Only the highest sanction/point loss needs to be logged on epraise on the day of the incident by the teacher issuing it.
- Messenger is the preferred method of contact however if a phone call is made instead please make a note of date/time of the call on epraise
- During class detention a restorative chat must take place with all pupils – this can be done individually of as group (4 key questions)
- During school detention a reflection activity and discussion will be completed