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Behaviour & Attendance Handbook Aspiration Integrity Resilience Exploration
Overview
Behaviour for Learning
Compass School Southwark is committed to providing an Arriving to school Within lessons
environment where everyone is safe and feels that they are safe, School gates open from 8:30 and In addition to meeting the Compass
happy, accepted and integrated. It is important that an orderly pupils can enjoy a slice of toast or School values, pupils should arrive
framework should exist within which effective teaching and cereal free of charge from the breakfast promptly to each lesson and start the
learning can take place. Staff and pupils at Compass School are club. ‘do now’ activity immediately.
expected to uphold the school’s vision and values at all times. This
means abstaining from the negative behaviours, as well as Our FOCUS expectations ensure pupils
In and around school get the best out of their lessons:
distancing themselves from others who might be engaged in poor
Pupils must walk around the school
behaviour.
environment in a quiet and sensible F Face the front
The following behaviours are expected from all pupils at Compass manner and should respect the built
School: environment. O Organised and ready to learn
_ Develop respectful relationships with pupils, all staff, external All pupils should: C Communicating appropriately
visitors and the local community _ Only enter classrooms when given U Understand the task
_ To be prepared for learning every day by ensuring that they are permission by staff
present and on-time for all lessons and extra-curricular activities
S Sit up, listen and engage
_ Walk calmly on the left-hand side
_ Arrive to school before 8:40 in full school uniform and have all Home learning
_ Follow the signs and routes around
the equipment needed to learn. Restricted items such as hoodies Home learning is an essential part of
school
and caps should not be seen in school. our provision. Pupils are expected to
_ Dispose of rubbish in an appropriate complete all homework on time and to
_ Communicate appropriately and professionally with everyone in
way the best of their ability. Home learning
school
_ Report any building issues to a is set by class teachers via an online
_ Respect the equipment and the built environment platform. This allows parents and pupils
member of staff
_ Ensure that only healthy snacks (under 100 calories) and drinks to see what work has been set,
_ Behave sensibly during break and resources to support them and the
are brought onto the school site, such as fruit and water, and
lunch times deadlines for submission. Pupils can
that these are consumed during break or lunch time. Fizzy
drinks, sweets, chocolates, crisps or any other snacks containing _ Be in full school uniform at all times stay and complete work every evening
more than 100 calories are not allowed on site. in the library.
_ Remove outdoor clothing when
_ Ensure that everyone feels welcome and accepted at Compass entering any building
School
_ To act with integrity as an individual and within groups
_ Behave in a manner which keeps them and others safe
_ To always promote Compass School’s values
Outside of school Uniform and equipment _ Plain navy blue V-necked jumper Physical education uniform
Compass School behaviour expectations All pupils must wear the correct uniform (optional) All students must have the following
are also applicable when pupils are at all times and are responsible for _ White shirt buttoned to the neck items for physical PE / sport enrichment:
travelling to and from school, are off-site making sure that they come to school in _ Compass School PE t-shirt or rugby
_ Embroidered tie in house colour
on a school trip, wearing school uniform uniform every day. Pupils must wear PE
top
or are otherwise identifiable as a pupil kit on all required days. Pupils must also _ Socks – grey, black or blue
from the school. Pupils should strive to: ensure that they meet our expectations _ Compass School tracksuit top
_ Plain black leather shoes with no
_ Disperse immediately on leaving the of hair, jewellery and make-up outlined _ Compass School shorts and/or
logos
below. Pupils must be ready to learn by Compass School tracksuit bottoms
school _ Belts, if worn, must be plain black
ensuring that they bring the correct
_ Be home and out of uniform within equipment with them every day. Pupils with a plain buckle _ Light blue football socks (These can
20 minutes where possible who come to school without the correct be purchased from student services)
_ Boys: mid grey (tailored, not tight)
_ Avoid loitering outside shops or public uniform, inappropriate jewellery, hair or _ A base layer can be worn under the
trousers;
spaces while in uniform make-up or without the correct shorts and t-shirt. This can be black or
Girls: mid grey (tailored, not tight)
equipment may be asked to rectify the dark blue.
_ Represent the school well in public, trousers or Compass tartan / grey
issue immediately, including being sent
whether in or out of uniform, by being knee length skirt Full Compass PE kit purchased from:
home, and or sanctioned within school.
respectful to all they encounter The school is responsible for _ Plain navy or black hijab (optional) https://price-buckland.co.uk/blog/
determining what is acceptable uniform compass-school-southwark-london/
Behaviours outside of school may be _ A plain school bag large enough to
sanctioned if they have repercussions and what is not. School uniform can be
carry an unfolded A4 folder
for the orderly running of the school, purchased online from Price & Buckland
www.pbuniformonline.com _ A plain coat (Optional – this should
pose a threat to another pupil or
_ Plain mid-blue single-breasted blazer be fit for the purpose of providing
member of the public and could
protection from the weather and not a
adversely affect the reputation of the with Compass logo on the pocket –
fashion item)
school. this must be worn at all times
Jewellery, hair and makeup _ Where a pupil is required for religious Equipment Mobile phones at Compass
_ Pupils should not wear jewellery to reasons to wear additional items of All pupils must have full equipment with Mobile phones (including smart
school, other than single, small, plain, jewellery, parents/carers must send a them every day. Spare equipment can watches) should not be seen or used
gold or silver stud earrings and/or letter to the school to confirm this and be purchased from Student Services. anywhere on the school site (this
a watch. Jewellery and piercings to reasonable allowances will be made, The equipment must include: includes any point after the entrance
other parts of the face and body must providing the health and safety of the _ Black or blue pen gate). Phones seen and/or used on site
not be worn whilst at school. pupil or their peers is not compromised. will be confiscated.
_ Green pen
_ Hair must be neat with no shaved _ Pupils should not wear makeup or Confiscated devices will be taken
nail polish to school, and staff have _ Pencil directly to the main office/reception
patterns in hair styles or facial hair.
Hair must be of a natural colour. the authority to ask pupils to remove _ Ruler where they are put in the safe.
makeup with makeup remover wipes.
_ Any hair accessories must be discreet Acrylic nails will be removed. _ Eraser Parents will be contacted to collect the
and navy blue/grey/black. No brightly phone.
_ Reading book (regularly updated)
coloured hair accessories will be
permitted. Headscarves are not _ Casio Scientific Calculator
permitted unless worn for religious _ Planner
observance.
_ Items of jewellery and accessories that _ Refillable water bottle
compromise safety must be removed
for PE or other practical lessons.
The chart below illustrates our rewards, Parents and students can keep track of
as well as the consequences that are their progress and related
triggered as corrections are communications through the Class
accumulated. Charts Parent app. Download this at
your app store and enter your child’s
unique code.
Positive Behaviour Meeting Expectations
Good Effort Positive attitude to learning
Good Progress Demonstrating improvement in learning
Exploration Independent learning outside of the classroom
Good Manners Showing good manners to any member of the
Compass community or visitor
Recall Demonstrating retrieval of prior learning
Volunteering Volunteering to help out another member of the
Compass community
Acceptable use of ICT Rewards and Sanctions Resilience Willingness to challenge yourself and keep
It is appropriate and necessary for pupils It is important that students are trying, even if you don’t succeed immediately
to use ICT for study and approved recognised and rewarded when Leadership Lead by example.
educational activities. However, such behaving and achieving well. In
access comes with responsibility. addition, sanctions are only effective if Outstanding Homework Homework that is completed to an exceptional
Compass School cannot control what used appropriately and consistently. standard
people, all over the world, make
Class Charts is our behaviour Sanction Thresholds
available on the Internet and a small
management system that allows
proportion of the material which is Timeframe Corrections Sanction
teachers to log and monitor each
possible to access is not acceptable in
student’s behaviour, and parents can
school, while other material must be 1 Logged on ClassCharts
follow their child’s progress in real time.
treated with great sensitivity and care. In a lesson
Students have the opportunity to 1-hour detention – Sent to parking for at least the
Our expectations are that the same accumulate positive points through 3 remaining of the lesson/ social time
standards apply to electronic material, exceptional behaviour and will be able
as to material in any other form. If to use these to buy rewards from 3 1-hour detention
material is considered unacceptable by Student Services. These rewards will
the school when presented in a book, change termly, and students will be 90-min detention after school. Parked for the
In a day
remaining of the day, communication made with
magazine, video, audio tape or spoken involved in deciding the rewards. 6 parent and possible time in the Behaviour Support
form, then it is not acceptable on the Students can also receive negative
ICT network. points for “corrections” where they are Unit the next day
not meeting the high expectations of the Day(s) in the Behaviour Support Unit and a parental
Compass School uses Impero to
school. 10 meeting
monitor student activty on the school In a week
network and on any Compass devices. Considered for long term BSU, off-site BSU, fixed
15 term or permanent exclusion
Attendance Matters
As part of Compass School Southwark’s Running late?
commitment to developing life-long A good morning routine sets pupils up
skills in all its learners, punctuality and for a successful day ahead. On the rare
attendance is monitored closely. We occasion where lateness occurs:
recognise that all pupils have the right
to access full time education and that _ You must call the school to let us know
regular attendance is crucial if pupils _ If possible, put a note in your child’s
are to achieve their potential at school planner informing us of why they are
and in life. late
Did you know? Your child will be given a detention for
_ 100% attendance over 5 years gives being late unless a suitable reason is
your child half a year more education given. Two or more late marks in a
than a child on 90% and 3 months week and your child will receive a 60
more than a child on 95% minute detention.
If your child will be absent from If your child is upset about
_ There is a direct correlation between school something at school and you are
attendance and academic success unsure if they should come in
Email or phone the school by 8.15am
_ Missed days means pupils falling leaving a clear message with the Send them in with a letter/note
behind peers and underachieving following: explaining your concerns. A member of
_ Name of child and learning family the pastoral team will get in touch. The
Your duty as a parent worst thing you can do is keep them off
You are legally responsible for _ Reason for absence as it will make the problem worse.
making sure your child attends _ Action you will be taking due to this
school regularly.
absence
If your child needs a medical
_ Be fully supportive of the school with appointment
_ Date when your child will return to
regards to attendance and punctuality Schedule appointments after school
school where possible, or during the school
_ Ensure your child attends school every
Send a signed note to the school on the holidays.
day, on time and is prepared for the day
day the child returns Appointments during school hours
_ Ensure that holidays are taken during
Please expect a phone call from should only result in absence for the
non-term time and where possible appointment and reasonable travel time.
member of staff when your child is not
dental and medical appointments are Pupils should be in school before and
in school.
not taken during the school day. after the appointment if possible.
_ Contact the school immediately if they
You must bring in medical evidence
have concerns or if there are issues for your child’s appointment for the
that might affect their attendance or 020 3542 6506 absence to be authorised. Evidence
wellbeing attendance@compass-schools.com could include an appointment slip or
No answer? Please leave a message note from the doctor.
If you need to take your child out of school for a period of time You must inform the school as soon as possible and complete an exceptional leave of absence form (available from the school reception). Evidence will need to be given to why and how long this will be for. The time taken without prior permission from the school, the absence will be unauthorised. This can lead to parents/ carers being issued with a fixed penalty fine, or other legal action. Compass School Southwark Drummond Road Bermondsey SE16 2BT Tel: 020 3542 6506 www.compass-schools.com 020 3542 6506 info@compass-schools.com attendance@compass-schools.com @compassSE16 No answer? Please leave a message
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