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responsibility for their own actions. However, it is necessary on occasion for students to be disciplined and sanctions applied on a tiered basis. The Academy is quite clear with students about behavioural expectations. This rationale is based on the resolve that learning cannot be interrupted or disturbed by misbehaviour from any student. Sanctions include withdrawal of privileges, detentions and, in severe cases, referral to the Isolation Room (IR), a fixed-term exclusion (FTE) or a permanent exclusion (PE). The Academy can legally detain students on the same day without parental notification for a period of up to 30 minutes, even when parents/carers object. However, where possible, the member of staff setting the 30 minutes no-notification detention will endeavour to contact the parent/carer, but this is not usually possible due to staff teaching commitments. Staff allow students to call their parents/carers at the start of the detention, or students can ring home during the Academy day. The onus is on the student to tell their parents/carers about the detention. Detentions are given for breaches of the Academy Code of Conduct. Failure to attend the detention will incur a further sanction.

become inquisitive independent learners, able to overcome barriers and difficulties. The general welfare and discipline of the young women at CGSG is the responsibility of all staff and our Personal Tutoring programme underpins the safety and happiness of our students on a daily basis. The Personal Tutors build a strong relationship with each of their students monitoring students’ academic progress and social development with a focus on encouragement and rewards. This ensures a high level of self-discipline and builds awareness for others. Wellbeing is key to the success and development of our young women at the Academy and we believe that a healthy mind will lead to students feeling positive, enthused and excited about their learning. Mindfulness is delivered through the Leadership Development programme in Year 7 and Year 8 and booster programmes are offered to key year groups such as Year 11 in preparation for their exams. Code of Conduct and Discipline The ethos of the Academy is built around the Academy Code of Conduct, which encourages students to take

different from, those provided as part of the Academy’s differentiated curriculum, are identified as having SEN support. They may have the involvement of outside agencies, such as the Educational Psychology Service, the Education Welfare Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and a dedicated Student Advocate. Able and Talented Students As a UKAT academy our students are offered a multitude of cutting edge interventions by the University of Kent that stretch, challenge and motivate our most able learners. Participation in the Academy’s clubs programme will enrich students’ achievements and widen their horizons such as the nationally recognised LAMDA awards. At CGSG we believe that all students have the potential to be great and we encourage our young women to find their individual talents and develop them both inside and outside the Academy. Personal Development And Wellbeing Community and inclusivity are at the heart of what drives CGSG and we have key interventions and support mechanisms in place to ensure that our students feel safe, cared for and empowered to