Policies & Procedures – Sixth Form

Charging and Remissions Policy

Colleges are not allowed to charge directly for activities during the school day, apart from residential visits. However, it is in order to invite voluntary contributions to fund activities additional to the normal college curriculum, for example trips outside college, theatre groups in college etc. We hope that parents/carers will be willing to provide the costs involved. We do make every effort to keep costs low. Whilst sufficient voluntary contributions are necessary to allow such activities to go ahead, students will not be precluded from taking part if a voluntary contribution has not been paid. If parents/ carers have temporary or long-term financial difficulties regarding payment for visits, please contact the Principal in confidence.

Complaints Procedure

Occasionally, there are breakdowns in communication, misunderstandings, or concerns about actions that have been taken, or not taken. Our complaints policy and procedure can be found on the school website www.martinbacon.academy. We advise all parents to contact the college office, in the first instance, if there is something they need to discuss with either a class teacher or senior leadership. Please either call the office on 01223 340800 or email SixthForm@martinbacon.academy and your concern will be dealt with in a timely manner. The college office is open from 8am until 4pm daily and 8am until 3.30pm Friday.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures

Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175/157) schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.

As a school all staff are trained to adhere to safeguarding protocols and therefore be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and will follow the Safeguarding Children

Partnership Board procedures. Through their day-to-day contact with pupils and direct work with families all staff at The Link have a responsibility to:

• Identify concerns early to prevent them from escalating.
• Provide a safe environment in which children can learn.
• Identify children who may benefit from early help.
• Know what to do if a child tells them he/she is being abused or neglected.
• Follow the referral process if they have a concern.

For further information regarding our policies and procedures, click here.