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Core Values · Respect - for ourselves, for others, for the environment. · Excellence and High Aspirations - being the best we can be, by striving to be more. · Support - helping everyone to succeed.

The core values underpin everything we do as a sixth form:

· Inclusion - valuing everyone equally and striving to overcome any barriers to success. · Global Citizenship - being active in improving our world and broadening horizons.

· Enthusiasm - learning because we love to learn, teaching because we love to teach. · Integrity - acting according to our values and promises.

Standards of Behaviour - These are the expected standard of behaviour for all members of the college.

Aspect of behaviour

Expected standard of behaviour

Why this is important

1. Attend fully, on time and with correct equipment

Students and staff have full attendance at college. All lessons, exams and meetings start on time.

Students and staff bring the correct equipment and resources required.

To be fully prepared for learning and employment and to enable effective working.

2. Mobile devices in classrooms, exam venues and learning resource centres

Students and staff will switch their device off or set it to silent as they enter a classroom, learning resource centre, exam or a meeting.

The device should only be used for educational purposes relevant to the activity.

To be fully prepared for learning and employment and to enable effective working.

3. Dress in college

Students and staff wear clothing which does not cause offence to others (e.g. clothes that are too revealing or display offensive/sensitive slogans or images) and is suitable for the activity. The standards of dress apply on college site and when taking part in college organised activities off-site.

It is important that all members of college are clearly identifiable. College, therefore, requires all staff and students to keep their faces uncovered and wear their membership card visibly at all times.

To support our core value of respect and for security purposes.

Aspect of behaviour

Expected standard of behaviour

Why this is important

4. Respecting the college environment

Students and staff find suitable seating or social spaces away from entrances, corridors and stairwells.

To maintain a safe, healthy, clean and eco-friendly environment.

Students and staff choose to eat only in designated areas.

Students and staff put all litter in a bin or appropriate recycling box and treat the facilities with respect.

5. Wearing coats, hoods, hats and headphones /earphones

Students and staff remove coats, hoods and hats when entering a classroom, learning space, exam room or meeting. Reasonable adjustments will be made, where relevant.

To demonstrate respect, employability and fully engage in the learning experience.

Students and staff are welcome to use their earphones/headphones at appropriate times of the college day, however refrain from using them during learning activities or meetings, unless it is relevant to the session.

6. Use of language

Students and staff use professional and appropriate language to create a positive environment throughout the college and when representing the college to respect others at all times.

To demonstrate respect and employability.

7. Not participating fully in Staff and students engage in all learning learning activities activities and conversations with enthusiasm and a willingness to try different things, take on new roles and accept their responsibilities, including completion of work to deadlines.

To maximise learning, achieve goals, deliver successful outcomes and become employable.

8. Smoking (including e-cigarettes)

To promote a healthy and safe environment.

Staff and students observe the college policy in order to maintain a smoke free environment. Only the designated area is used for smoking, including e-cigarettes.

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Sense of Pride Blackpool Sixth ‘Sense of Pride’ should be a permanent part of the Blackpool Sixth community.

Therefore, each year as part of induction we will promote our strategy to inform new students of our values and expectations and act as a reminder to our current students.

This document is an aide-memoire for staff on how to communicate our expectations to students in a simple and memorable way. The aim is to make more explicit what is at the heart of our Blackpool Sixth community – the respect we have for others and the way in which British values are embedded into all we do. If we can build on this idea of pride and respect then everyone will benefit within both the college and the wider community.

Blackpool Sixth Sense of Pride · Proud of ourselves

Proud of Ourselves · Have high expectations of yourself · Be proud of your achievements · Work with enthusiasm and fulfil your potential · Act with integrity at all times

· Focus on developing the skills, attitudes and behaviours to help you progress · Don’t settle for second best · Take good care of yourself · Be confident in your abilities

Proud of Each Other · Respect others as you would want to be respected · Commit to mutual respect · Support others to learn · Respect the rights of others · Communicate positively and constructively at all times

· Listen to and empathise with others · Celebrate each other’s successes · Respect and celebrate diversity

Proud of our Environment · Use our outstanding facilities responsibly and for the benefit of all · Recycle and dispose of litter to sustain and maintain the quality of our environment · Report graffiti, vandalism, etc.

· Uphold our college core values and the values of democracy, tolerance, liberty and law values · Be good ambassadors and role models · Wear your membership card with pride

· Proud of each other · Proud of our environment · Proud of our community

Proud of our Community · Be an active member of our college community and our wider communities · Be a good neighbour · Be a good global citizen · Contribute to charitable work and volunteering activities

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· Be inclusive by challenging any form of discrimination · Make the most of our diverse community to broaden horizons