Policies
Each of the College Policies are linked to a Governor's Committee, who approve each one, and who are also responsible for regularly reviewing them.
Below are some of our current Policies:
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Abuse, Threats and Violence Towards Staff Policy
Westbourne Sports College believes that any act of violence, threatening behaviour or abuse against College staff is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This policy outlines our procedures for such situations.
Acceptable Use of ICT and Mobile Phones Policy
The policy defines and describes the acceptable use of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and mobile phones for school-based employees. Its purpose is to minimise the risk to pupils of inappropriate contact from staff, to protect employees and schools from litigation and to minimise the risk to ICT systems.
Anti-Bullying Policy
The control and management of bullying is vitally important at Westbourne Sports College, and we fully accept our responsibilities and duty of care in this issue. This document sets out the college's policy in relation to the issue of bullying. It reflects a belief that bullying is not acceptable under any circumstances (zero tolerance) and that it is best prevented through the development of an ethos based on mutual respect, fairness and equality.
Assessment Policy including Data Capture & Reporting
Assessment supports learning by identifying what each pupil has learned and identifying their future learning goals. Different audiences need such information and it is important that assessment practice not only gathers such information, but also shares it appropriately with each audience.
Attendance Policy
The College is committed to providing an education of the highest quality for all its students and recognises this can only be achieved by supporting and promoting excellent school attendance for all.
Behaviour Management Policy
The College Behaviour Policy is based around the ideas of choices and consequences. Effective learning and teaching is the principle purpose of Westbourne Sports College. It underpins the successful provision of a broad and balanced curriculum in which all pupils, regardless of ability, can succeed. The Governing Body believes that the application of our Learning and Teaching Policy and a comprehensive rewards system will reduce the use of the behaviour procedure within the college, but accepts that a consistent system must be adopted to deal with any issues that affect the learning environment.
Educational Visits Policy
This policy outlines the responsibilities and procedures of the LA, College employees and volunteers for ensuring the safety and maximum benefit for our students of Educational Visits away from the College.
Food Policy
Westbourne Sports College is dedicated to providing an environment that promotes healthy eating and enabling pupils to make informed choices about the food they eat. This will be achieved by the whole college approach to food and nutrition documented in this whole school food policy. The policy was formulated through and in conjunction with the schools Working Party for Health and Environment, Health & Sustainability Group, and through consultation with members of staff (teaching and support), pupils, governors, and parents.
Home/College Agreement
The Home/College Agreement is in the Westbourne Sports College Student Planner which all students recieve a copy of at the beginning of each school year. The Home College Agreement a commitment from the College, Parents and students.
Learning and Teaching Policy
Effective learning and teaching is the principle purpose of Westbourne Sports College. It underpins the successful provision of a broad and balanced curriculum in which all pupils, regardless of ability, can succeed.
Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship Policy
This policy is a working document which provides guidance and information on all aspects of PSHE and Citizenship in the College for staff, parents/carers and governors. The college PSHE and Citizenship programmes cover the themes of health, relationships and citizenship.
Safeguarding Children Policy
The purpose of Westbourne Sports College’s safeguarding policy is to provide a secure framework for the college in safeguarding and promoting those pupils who attend our college.
Sex and Relationships Education Policy
This policy is a working document which provides guidance and information on all aspects of SRE (Sex and Relationships Education) in the College for staff, parents/carers and governors.
Special Educational Needs Policy
We believe in providing every possible opportunity to develop the full potential of all children. All children will have the right to a broad and balanced curriculum including extra-curricular activities and where appropriate full access to the National Curriculum. All children are valued and their self-esteem promoted. We work in close partnership with parents/carers who play an active and valued role in their child’s education. Our aim is that all children with special educational needs participate in activities compatible with the efficient education of other children and the efficient use of resources.
Travel Plan
Our general objectives now are to help to improve safety of our students as they travel to and from school, to promote sustainable travel for staff/visitors whenever feasible, and to continue to improve site safety wherever possible.
