Student Services (Sixth Form)

To help you reach your full potential, it's important everyone feels safe and respected while at College. We have expectations of every student about their behaviour. These apply when you are in the College buildings or grounds, in the local area during college hours, on a trip or any place where you are associated with the College.

Our Standards for Success and the Student Contract form part of our Student Management Procedures. These are supportive steps to help guide and get you back on track when things perhaps aren't going right.

Student Contract

When you start College, you will sign a Student Contract. Our aim is to make College a happy and productive place to learn. We will challenge you in a firm, but fair way to help you reach your potential. In return, we hope you adopt a mature and responsible attitude when you are here.

The drop downs below contain important information for both students and parents/carers. Please read and adhere to these guidelines.

Introduction

Students are expected to understand that the College has rules to ensure that everyone can learn and work in a positive and comfortable atmosphere. Please be aware of the affects that thoughtless behaviour and language can have on others. Students are expected to set a positive example and celebrate our diverse student body and the achievements of all learners within it.

If you ever have any concerns, refer these to your personal tutor or a member of staff as soon as possible.

The College has a clear set of College values. These are:

Excellence - A culture of community, high expectations, ambition and aspiration.
Respect - Showing fairness, courtesy and mutual respect to each other and our environment.
Integrity - Honesty, openness and trust at the heart of college life.
Diversity - Celebrating diversity, and inclusivity as a key to our success.

Standards for success

We want you to succeed. To help you reach your potential and your goals, we ask you to be aware of the following expectations about your behaviour. These expectations apply to you whether you are in a college building or grounds, undertaking an apprenticeship or work experience with an employer, on a trip, in the local area during college hours or anywhere else you are in the role of a student of the Windsor Forest Colleges Group. It will also apply to your conduct whilst undertaking any distant learning from home.

Behaviours we will always promote:

Good attendance – Aim for 100%
Meeting all your deadlines
Being on time, every time
Being ready and prepared to learn
Respecting yourself, other students and College staff
Working hard, being the best you can, and never giving up.

Behaviours we will always challenge:

Bullying and harassment (including online)
Causing disruption to classes or in College
Disrespecting others or the college environment
Swearing, spitting and the use of offensive language
Using phones or mobile devices for personal reasons in class
Non-attendance and leaving classes early
Failing to adhere to the student contract, dress code or wearing of IDs

Strode's College and Windsor College are full time education providers and therefore it is expected that students will follow a complete education programme equivalent to three A Levels, plus English and/or Maths (where applicable) and tutorial. In some instances, elements of enrichment will also be compulsory. In exceptional circumstances, where evidence is provided and is relevant, a reduced programme will be considered.

As a student, I will

Follow all College regulations and procedures, as set out in the Student Handbook, such as those relating to smoking / vaping, wearing ID cards, littering, spitting, vehicle parking, and emergency procedures.
Aim for 100% attendance and punctuality for both classroom based and distant (online) learning, giving maximum effort to my Programme of Study, work to all deadlines set and effectively prepare for assessments.
Respect every person as an individual, celebrating what makes us different, learning from and being considerate of others regardless of their culture, beliefs, lifestyle, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age or disability.
Avoid using language or behaviour which may cause offence to others; recognising each student’s right to study in an environment free from noise or distractions.
Not be part of any illegal activity (such as underage gambling) or break the law.
Respect College property and environment, not damaging College equipment and ensuring that all rubbish is placed in the bins provided.
Be responsible and follow the Fire Regulations and Procedures and Health and Safety processes as set out by the College and staff; never acting in a way that will endanger the health and safety of myself or others.
Show consideration for the good reputation of the College in the wider community by my conduct and behaviour, including through social media or on any digital platform e.g. Twitter, What’s App and Snapchat, by not making inappropriate postings.
Respect the rules of independent learning spaces such as the Learning Centre and common study spaces as quiet areas.
Wear my ID badge visibly.
Follow these guidelines whilst on site and when offsite engaging in formal college activities, including trips and visits and during work placements.

Drugs and Alcohol

The College defines ‘a drug’ as any substance which produces an intoxicating or hallucinating effect. This includes all illegal, legal and ‘over the counter’ products, as well as alcohol
Students found in possession of drugs or alcohol or under the influence of drugs on the College site and students who bring the College into disrepute by drug-related activity outside the College will be searched; and may be permanently excluded from the College. This also applies to students on College-related activities such as educational trips and visits.

Weapons

- Students found in possession of an offensive weapon, knife, bladed / pointed object and students who bring the College into disrepute by weapons-related activity outside the College may be permanently excluded from the College.
- Students suspected of being in the possession of an offensive weapon (including a knife or a bladed / pointed object) will be reported to the police. Searches may be carried out by the police or nominated staff.
- Students are also not permitted to bring imitation weapons of any kind onto site.

Other rules, regulations and policies

Students are expected to abide by specific regulations regarding attendance, examinations, College buses, student car parks, trips and visits and any others outlined in the College's policies and the Student Guide.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the College site. This includes the car parks, green spaces and walkways leading directly onto the College sites.
Students should not bring people onto the College site who are not registered as students or visitors. Students found to be allowing individuals to use their ID badge to gain access to the Colleges will be subject to misconduct procedures.
For health and safety reasons, students are not permitted to congregate at the College site entrances or to block access of the public to gates and doorways.
Students are responsible for all books and equipment issued to them and will be required to pay for any loss or damage.
Students should only use mobile devices in lessons when directed by staff to do so; staff have the authority to confiscate mobile devices if used in lessons or other College activities is considered to be inappropriate.
Students should not gather in groups of more than six within the areas surrounding the College sites and must not create a nuisance for our neighbours, including littering in the local area. Antisocial behaviour will be subject to misconduct procedures.
Strode’s College students may not access Walnut Tree Gardens, directly opposite the College site.
Students are expected to dress appropriately. Dress should be ‘work ready’, casual but formal and should not be revealing or display derogatory wording, imagery or political insignia. An explanation of the dress code can be found here.
The college has agreements in place with local police forces to share details of anti-social driving in and around the college and will share details where there are safety concerns.

The agreement

You are asked to read the following and then indicate in your ILP in the 'Smart Targets' section, that you have read, understood and accept this agreement as part of being a Strode's or Windsor College student:

- I understand that all students are on a probationary period for the first half term and that any breach of college expectations may result in a student being asked to leave with immediate effect.
- I agree to meet the College's expectations and abide by the Student Contract, following the outlined standards, all College policies, rules and regulations, including the Acceptable Use of Computer Systems Agreement.
- I understand that I must maintain a standard of behaviour acceptable to the College at all times.
- I understand that I must be available during the College day to attend all College commitments, including meetings and 1:1 reviews. I understand that 100% attendance at all timetabled subject classes, including Maths and English (where applicable) and Tutorials/Core Studies is compulsory.
- I understand that I am expected to visibly wear my ID badge whilst I am on the College site.
- I understand that I should keep part time work to a minimum and not allow it to interfere with college work and I must not take any holidays during term time. Time off in these instances will not be authorised.
- I understand that the College uses electronic communication as the main method of communication with students and I must check my college email and Google classroom regularly to ensure I receive notices in a timely manner.
- I am aware that failure to meet the College's expectations and follow the standards set out within this contract, in addition to the College policies, rules and regulations, will result in my being subject to the College's behaviour management procedures. This may lead to permanent exclusion from the College.

Contact with parents/carers

If you are aged 16-18 and we have concerns about your attendance or progress, then we may contact your parents/carers. Parents/carers will also receive regular reports about your progress.

Smoking, drugs & alcohol

Our campuses are smoke-free. Vaping and smoking are not allowed anywhere onsite.

Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone smoking onsite, in possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol on College premises or on College-related activities, such as trips.

Device loans

Students can use a College device (usually a laptop) during the day while on site. These need to be returned to the Learning Centre by the end of the college day.

For students who do not have use of a laptop/computer at home, we can arrange a device loan for the academic year. This is subject to availability).

Contact the Financial Support team for more information.

Dress code

You are expected to dress appropriately while at College. This should be in a 'work ready' style. You should not wear clothing that may be a distraction to others or that will create safety concerns.

The wearing of political insignia is not allowed.
Hoods should be down when you are in the building.
Coats and hats should be removed in classrooms, labs or studios.

Check out more information on the dress code below

Plagerism

All the work you produce should be your own, not copied from someone else, a book, AI or from the internet.

If you are caught plagerising or cheating, you will be investigated under the Student Management Procedures. This may result in you losing your place at College. For questions about plagerism, speak to your subject teacher or Learning Centre staff.

ID badges

ID badges must be worn at all times while on the College site. If you forget or lose your ID:

At Strode's go to the Learning Centre
At Windsor go to Reception

They will issue you either a temporary ID or a new one if you have lost it. There will be a charge for this.

Making a complaint

If you are unhappy about something that happens in College, talk to your Personal Tutor or Head of Department.

If your Personal Tutor or Head of Department is unable to resolve any issues, you can make a formal complaint. We aim to deal with formal complaints fully, fairly and objectively, with a speedy response from an appropriate member of staff.

Complaints Policy

Formal Complaints Form

Staff Absence Policy - What happens to classes?

There are times when staff are unable to attend their lessons with you. This might be because:

They are unwell/ prevented from attending the lesson for unforeseen circumstances
They are attending staff training by examination boards

You can expect the following, where possible:

One week’s notice of any planned absence by a teacher.
Notice of unplanned absence by 8.00am on the morning of your lesson.

Wherever possible, an alternative member of staff will be on hand to take a register and distribute the work that you are to complete in this time. Your usual classroom will be available for you to work in (with the exception of science laboratories). It is our expectation that, as adults, you will be able to work without a member of staff supervising you on these rare occasions.

When you are notified of a staff absence, you will always receive an email communicating information about:

What work you are required to complete and how it should be submitted.
Whether you are expected to attend the lesson at the usual time for a member of staff to register you or if you are permitted to work remotely, in which case the register will be populated with a D (Distance Learning).

If you have any concerns about a staff absence, the Head of Department will have a copy of the work to be completed and can be contacted by email. Please see the Key College Contacts section for current Head of Department information for your campus.

Should you be unable to contact the above you may also seek clarification from the Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Quality (Sixth Form) for your campus whose information is also available on the Key College Contacts page.

Student management procedures in full

At-a-glance behaviour expectations

Express yourself with respect. College is a work environment for both students and staff

100% attendance is expected. Find out more about our policy and how to report an absence

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