Any students who want to park their bike on site need to understand their responsibilities of riding to school and parking the bike on site. Students must act safely at all times if you bring your bike to school and must not ride your bike until you pass the school exit points.

Students who do not fully dismount their bike will receive a C5 correction. If they repeat this a 3rd time, their Bike permission will be taken away and they will no longer be allowed to park their bike on school grounds. 

We place the safety of our students of the utmost importance and this is the reason we insist that they must wear their cycling helmet to school. 

Students park their bikes at their own risk both in school and out of school. 

Bullying is defined as the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face-to-face or online.

The School recognises that bullying can take many different forms. The three main types are:

Physical: hitting, kicking, taking another’s belongings without permission

Verbal: name calling, insulting, offensive language, racist, homophobic or sexual remarks

Psychological: spreading unkind rumours, inciting others to be cruel or encouraging others to overtly isolate and ignore the individual, sending malicious messages through the use of social media

Racial harassment, homophobia or other contraventions of the Equality Act are treated as very serious incidents of bullying and may be reported as a Hate crime.

All incidents are treated seriously by staff and referred to the Head of Year as soon as possible. This can be by you or by your child. Following on from this, the year team will action the following points:

• Written statements are taken from all students involved
• Both the ‘child who has been harmed’ and the ‘child who has caused harm’ are made aware that the school views any instance of bullying very seriously
• It is imperative that the child who has been harmed is supported and is given help
• Every effort must be made to resolve the situation immediately. Where appropriate, ‘child who has been harmed’ and ‘child who has caused harm’ should be brought together to discuss the incident
• Follow up procedures should check that the bullying has not resumed
• Sanctions must be clear, consistent and appropriate to the seriousness of the incident
• Where the bullying takes place outside of the school site (including cyberbullying) then the school will ensure that the concern is investigated and that appropriate action is taken in accordance with the schools behaviour policy.
• When investigating a fight, it is important to identify whether it has arisen through bullying. If a student has been severely provoked, this must be taken into account when dealing with the incident. If both parties have been provoked by third parties, it is important to identify the provocateur(s) and deal with them appropriately. N.B. We must never give the impression that we condone retaliation, although we should treat incidents of this nature sensitively

Morning and Afternoon Line-Ups provide a clear and consistent structure to the start and end of each school day. During these times, Year Team staff engage with students to ensure they are fully prepared for learning, while also taking the opportunity to signpost support, reinforce key wellbeing messages, and promote positive routines.

At the end of the day, Line-Ups allow staff to reconnect with students, offer guidance, and identify any further support needs, ensuring every pupil ends their day feeling supported and ready for the next.

Each morning (Mon - Thurs), students take part in year-group meetings designed to ensure they are ready for the day ahead and that wellbeing checks are completed before lessons begin.

These meetings include access to the Form Tutor, Head and Deputy Head of Year, and are attended by Senior and Pastoral Staff.

Staff use these sessions to reinforce positive routines and highlight available support.

Each afternoon, students spend time with their Form Tutor in their form class, ensuring their wellbeing is monitored throughout the day. During these sessions, the Personal Development Curriculum is delivered, and specialist guest speakers may present assemblies on more specific topics.

Our Universal Offer provides students with access to a comprehensive Personal Development curriculum which includes Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE), Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and our engaging Cultural Capital Programme. 

Held at the end of the day, these allow staff to reconnect with students, offer guidance, and identify any further support needs.

Year team staff are always present during lunch to supervise, support, and welfare check students, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive environment throughout the school day.

The Form Tutor, Head of Year, and Deputy Head of Year are the main points of contact for students and their families. They maintain regular communication to discuss academic progress, wellbeing, and any concerns.
Parents and carers are encouraged to reach out directly to these staff members with any questions, updates, or worries regarding their child.

The Pastoral Office is available for students to access welfare support at key points throughout the school day. Staff are highly skilled and experienced, providing assistance with a wide range of concerns, including safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance.
This dedicated and safe space ensures that students always have access to trusted adults who can offer guidance, reassurance, and practical support whenever it is needed.

Agencies we work with include, but are not limited to:

• MIND – Mental health support and resources
• NELFT – NHS mental health services for children and young people
• KCS Counselling – Professional counselling services
• Bereavement Support – Guidance for students coping with loss
• School Nurse – Health advice and support
• Youth Service – Support and activities for young people
• Medway & Kent Police – Safeguarding and safety support
• Kooth (Medway) – Online counselling and wellbeing platform
• Open Road – Substance misuse and support services
• Hygiene Bank - https://thehygienebank.com/