Student Zone at Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise

Discipline
Crestwood College aims to promote a disciplined and supportive working
atmosphere based largely on the four ‘C’s - Co-operation, Courtesy, Consideration, Common Sense. We expect students to behave in a responsible manner throughout the day, in particular following the learning code in each lesson. Students are expected to be polite and courteous to other students, teachers and all other adults in college.
 
Crestwood’s classroom code
To show respect in our classroom we will:

• respect each other
• use appropriate language towards one another
• allow people to carry out tasks without hindering their progress
• keep our classrooms clean and tidy
• respect each others opinions.

To learn well in our classroom we will:

• come into the classroom ready to learn
• listen carefully to the member of staff and each other
• bring appropriate equipment to the lessons
• complete tasks to the best of our ability.

To feel safe in our classroom we should:

• be able to have our own opinion and not be criticised
• not feel threatened by others
• not have to listen to distracting comments.

Rewards
We aim to promote high standards of behaviour, self-discipline and learning through positive encouragement and reward. When students do something well their teacher will recognise this by speaking to them in class, writing comments on their work, giving high marks or giving merits. There is an annual awards ceremony to recognise those students who have worked consistently well.
Sanctions
Students are treated firmly but fairly and there will be regular contact with home if we feel a child is not learning as well as we feel they can. Detentions, report cards and isolation are used for breaches of the school rules. Parents will be notified if these sanctions are used.
No place for bullying
Bullying is when someone intentionally uses behaviour to cause another person distress. It can be both physical and mental. We promote that all students have the RIGHT to live their life in peace and free from discrimination. Students have the RIGHT to tell an adult or a peer supporter if someone makes them unhappy.
Bullying is unacceptable and has no place in our college. In the rare instances of bullying it is dealt with very seriously.
Peer supporters
The college operates a Peer Supporter Scheme, whereby students in Years 9, 10 and 11 can volunteer and then undertake a training course to become a designated person’s ‘Peer Supporter’ who is available to listen to and support other students in the college who may be experiencing problems or are upset at anytime. Peer Supporters are available most lunchtimes and breaktimes and are located in a designated room that other students can go to on a “drop in” basis to share their problems or just to have a quiet space. They also run a ‘Games Club’ on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes for Years 7 and 8.
Student voice
The Student Council consists of two students from each tutor group in Years 7 – 11. Each student is part of one of the following sub-groups, which are run by a member of staff:

• evaluating learning
• environment
• business and enterprise
• behaviour
• anti bullying
• charity
• community Links
• healthy schools

These groups meet regularly to plan and discuss projects for which they research and present their findings. All students in the College are given regular opportunities to express their views and make suggestions.
Nurturing democracy
The vibrant Student Council has proved to be a valuable means for students to learn about their rights and responsibilities. They have debated changes to the uniform which involved consulting staff, students, parents, governors and other local schools. Recommendations for modernising the Crestwood uniform were presented to the Governing Body and resulted in a change to the school uniform.
Head girl, head boy & prefects
All students in Year 10 are given the opportunity to apply to become prefects in their last year at the College, which then leads to a selection process and interview. Staff and students vote for a Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl. They play an active role in the life of the school.