STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE STAGE HIGHEST LIMIT OF OUTCOME ISSUED BY MEETING ARRANGEMENTS RECORD REPORTED TO APPEALS Discretionary Report Card Initial intervention for up to 4 weeks maximum Progression to Informal 1 It is the expectation that the teacher issues the warning within a classroom environment. However, any member of all College staff outside of the classroom can issue a sanction for inappropriate conduct/behaviour (i.e. LSS, peripatetic) Discussion between student and member of staff Recorded on report card. ‘Report Card’ comment on ProMonitor Student’s tutor (via comment on ProMonitor) N/A Informal 1 Discussion with student Verbal Warning It is the expectation that the teacher issues the warning within a classroom environment. However, any member of all College staff outside of the classroom can issue a sanction for inappropriate conduct/behaviour (i.e. LSS, peripatetic) Discussion between student and member of staff An ‘Informal Stage 1’ comment on ProMonitor & a hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Student’s tutor (via comment on ProMonitor) In writing to Head of Department or Deputy with the reasons for the appeal within 7 days of the warning Informal 2 Discussion with student Verbal Warning Tutor, Head of Department or Deputy Head of Department Discussion between student, tutor and Head of Department or Deputy Head of Department An ‘Informal Stage 2’ comment on ProMonitor & a hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Letter to employer, parent or carer signed by Head of Department or Deputy Head of Department Copy of Learner Comment Agreement Form to the Student Welfare Administrator. Employers of student and parent/carer of students aged under 18 to be informed in writing with request to acknowledge receipt of communication In writing to the Deputy Principal with the reasons for the appeal within 7 days of receipt of the warning. based
Formal 1 Meeting with student Written Warning Head of Department or Deputy - Issued to student within 3 working days of warning being given. 3 working days’ notice in writing Meeting to be attended by student, Head of Department or Deputy Head and no more than 1 other member of staff. At FS1 under 18s must bring a responsible adult to the meeting A ‘Formal Stage 1’ comment on ProMonitor & a hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Letter to employer, parent or carer signed by Head of Department or Deputy Head of Department Copy of Learner Comment Agreement Form to the Student Welfare Administrator. Employers of students and parents/carers of students aged under 18 to be informed in writing In writing to the Deputy Principal with the reasons for the appeal within 7 days of receipt of the warning. Formal 2 Meeting with student Final Written Warning or recommendation to Deputy Principal for permanent exclusion or suspension for a fixed period of time. Nominated member of the Senior Leadership Group At least 3 working days’ notice in writing except for in the case of gross misconduct when a meeting can be held as soon as possible. Meeting to be attended by student, Head of Department or Deputy Head, a nominated member of SLG and other staff as appropriate At FS2 under 18s must bring a responsible adult to the meeting A ’Formal Stage 2’ comment on ProMonitor & a hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by the chair and student. Outcome letter to employer, parent or carer signed by chair. Copy of outcome letter & Learner Comment Agreement Form to be held by the Chair of the meeting & a copy to the Student Welfare Administrator Employers of students and parents/carers of students aged under 18 to be informed in writing In writing to the Principal with the reasons for the appeal within 7 days of receipt of the warning. Permanent Exclusion Deputy Principal Within 12 working days of the formal 2 meeting. Letter on file. Employers of students and parents/carers of students aged under In writing to the Principal with the basis of the appeal within 7 days of receipt of the warning
Recorded: On report card and a ‘Report Card’ comment on ProMonitor—select ‘Report Card’ on Comment Type and Reason. Recorded: An ‘Informal Stage 1’ comment on ProMonitor—select ‘Informal Stage 1’ on Comment Type and Reason. A hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Recorded: An ‘Informal Stage 2’ comment on ProMonitor—select ‘Informal Stage 2’ on Comment Type and Reason. A hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Recorded: A ‘Formal Stage 1’ comment on ProMonitor –select ‘Formal Stage 1’ on Comment Type and Reason. A hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. Recorded: A ’Formal Stage 2’ comment on ProMonitor— select ‘Formal Stage 2’ on Comment Type and Reason. A hardcopy of the Learner Comment Agreement Form on student file signed by both parties. This flow chart shows the disciplinary stages a student will progress through should they fail to improve behaviour or comply with the Code of Conduct. Please refer to the Student Conduct and Disciplinary Policy for further information and when deciding at which stage to deal with the matter. You can find the link here: