Work Experience


At present all pupils in Year 10 will undertake a period of work experience, usually of one week’s duration. Normally, work experience for Year 10 pupils takes place during the latter part of the Trinity Term. Work experience can be arranged for any interested Year 12 pupils.


Careers Information


Formal Careers Education begins in Year 9, when choices of subjects have to be made for the ensuing years. In those years, Careers Education aims to make pupils aware of the kinds of employment available at different educational levels, both locally and further afi eld, and of their likely suitability for them. This tuition includes careers visits, visiting speakers and travelling exhibitions.


In the course of Year 11, some pupils are also interviewed individually by qualifi ed offi cers of Careers Wales who are at all times willing to help pupils and parents, as well as the teaching staff members concerned, from their wide knowledge and expertise in this fi eld. All Year 12 and 13 pupils are also seen regularly by the relevant Assistant Headteacher or Learning Manager, who give guidance with regard to Higher and Further Education, and, in the matter of Careers, liaises closely with the school’s Careers Education Department. The school is part of the Gatsby Project.


Rewards/Rules


Wherever possible, we aim to be positive in our approach and to notice and reward good behaviour rather than take it for granted. We believe that everyone should have equal access to rewards in our school, not just those who are academically able. Pupils respond to the right kind of reward and our aim is to develop and use a breadth of stategies, which will enable each individual pupil to achieve self-esteem by feeling that their particular talents are valued. Staff are encouraged to use a range of rewards to promote good behaviour and achievement. The school operates a rewards system for pupils.


Rewards may be in the form of: ●


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Positive verbal feedback to a pupil ● Written comments


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Telephone calls or letters home by relevant Learning Manager informing a parent of a pupil’s achievements Presentations of certifi cates during assemblies Postcards home in Key Stage 4


● Awards at the school’s annual Prize-Giving ceremony ● Headteacher’s Commendations


School rules are devised in the best interests of the school community. They are directed towards matters of school attendance and time keeping, performance of classwork and home learning, school uniform and pupils’ appearance, attitude, conduct and behaviour. Copies of the School Rules are issued to parents of incoming Year 7 pupils when they are notifi ed that their application


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