What to do if...

...you are late

The student entrance is on Newby Road, and you must be through the gates before 8.28am, at which point they are locked. Therefore, if you are late, you will need to sign in at the main reception which is located on Stitch-Mi-Lane. You will need to sign yourself in to ensure that you receive a mark and then go straight to form time or your lesson. It is extremely important that you sign in so that we have a record of attendance in case of fire and emergency. If you are late, you will receive a 15-minute correction unless you have an authorised reason.

...I need the toilet during lesson

Pupils are not allowed to go to the toilet during lesson time, unless you have a toilet pass due to a medical condition or it is an emergency. Therefore, make sure you use the toilets during break times.

...you are in school and don’t feel well

If you genuinely do not feel very well, you should inform your teacher how you are feeling. They will be able to assess if you need some ‘timeout’ or if an On Call needs to be made for first aid/support. You will not be able to leave school without permission from a member of the senior leadership team. If given permission, you will be sent to the On Call Support room where a member of the pastoral team will contact home.

...I have a medical appointment

It is best if appointments are made outside of school hours, however, we know this isn’t always possible. If you do have to attend a medical appointment during the school day you must bring the appointment letter or card into school, and show the Attendance Team as proof, and to be authorised.

...I need to contact home

If you need to call home during the school day you should go to the on-call support room or your Head of Year or Assistant Head of Year either before school, at break time, lunch time or after school.

…you have no money on your ScoPay account to pay for lunch

You will still be able to have a lunch, but your account on ScoPay will go into deficit (debt), and you should let your parents/carers know that they need to put money on your ScoPay account. 

...I have forgotten some of my ‘work ready’ items or uniform

If you are not work ready i.e. are not wearing full uniform, come to school in non-authorised footwear or uniform, you will be issued with a 15-minute correction at lunch time however, you will be given the opportunity to borrow the items that you are missing where possible to support you in being ready to learn.

...I have forgotten my PE kit

School has spare PE kit for you to borrow to support you in engaging in the lesson if you forget your own kit. You will not be given a correction if you borrow school kit. Refusal to borrow school kit will result in you being unable to take part in the practical element of the lesson therefore, you will be issued with a 15-minute same day correction. 

…I forget my work or homework

If you forget to bring your work, make sure you speak to the subject teacher first thing in the morning, they may offer for you to complete this by the next day or lesson however, failure to complete independent study will result in a 15-minute correction.

...I would like a locker

Lockers are useful to store school items in, so your school bag isn’t too heavy. To have your own locker, you will need to take a £5 deposit to the Attendance Team, and they will be able to allocate you one.

...you or your friend feel like you are being bullied or you see another student being bullied

Tell someone about what is happening – a friend or family member, your Head of Year or a teacher.  It is always good to talk to someone that will support you and help develop strategies for you to be able to deal with situations when you feel vulnerable. #strongertogether

Remember, school cannot help if we don’t know about it.

...you are concerned about home

• Talk to your Form Tutor.
• Talk to your Head of Year.
• Talk to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

...you are concerned about friendships

• Talk to your Form Tutor.
• Talk to your Head of Year.

...you are concerned about a friend's well-being

• Talk to your Form Tutor.
• Talk to your Head of Year.
• Talk to the Designated Safeguarding Leads.