School Policies

Procedures in place so that all members of the school community enjoy a safe, caring and protective environment

The aim of this policy is to ensure that the school’s processes of assessing, recording and reporting are consistent within and between departments and are easily understood by all stakeholders.

It is essential that students learn to value the importance of good attendance and punctuality and we consider this to be an integral part of their education.

Thornton Grammar School has a clear Behaviour Policy, based on traditional values and high standards and expectations.

The Careers Education and Independent Advice Guidance programme enables students to make informed decisions about the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Details of charges and remissions for educational activities

Education in citizenship and democracy will provide coherence in a way in which all pupils are helped to develop a full understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens in a modern democracy.

The School has a long tradition of formal morning assemblies which have formed the basis for collective worship within the School. During its association with the Bradford LEA the School subscribed to the Authority's policy on assemblies, and this has remained unchanged since.

Consideration and disposal of complaints relating to matters concerning the curriculum followed within the School.

Aims of the Curriculum: What are we trying to achieve?

The purpose of this policy statement is to make staff aware of the main requirements in the Data Protection Act.

This policy is to be used in conjunction with the Policy for PSHCE and "Drugs: Guidance for School" (DfEE 0092/2004)

Thornton Grammar School abhors all forms of discrimination, injustice and inequality.

The aim of this policy is to establish an examinations system that is beneficial for all users

Thornton Grammar School aims to give pupils consistent messages about all aspects of health to help them understand the impact of particular choices and encourage them to take responsibility for the choices they make.

The policy for Gifted and Talented pupils (also referred to as ABLE PUPILS) aims at ensuring that a consistent and effective approach is taken towards provision for identified pupils by laying down a shared purpose and approach to provision.

Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher /

Mrs Karen Hull

We recognise the duties and obligations imposed upon us both under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Internet is to be used in a manner that is consistent with the Educational Institution's standards of conduct and as part of the normal execution of a student's responsibilities.

Thornton Grammar School will recognise and value the language capacity of every child irrespective of ability, background and home language.

The School Library will play a role in contributing to the school’s aim of providing all pupils with the opportunity to develop their full potential.

Thornton Grammar School is committed to implementing the principles and practice, as outlined in the DfEE circular 0269/2000 and DfEE/DOH Guidance 2000.

Safely managed educational visits with a clear purpose are an indispensable part of a broad and balanced curriculum and a vibrant part of Thornton Grammar School

To establish a broad, consistent approach to the way learners‟ work is marked, so that pupils feel valued and have a clear understanding of how well they are doing and how to improve

Thornton Grammar School will endeavour to help all students to access the curriculum and support their medical needs in school.

Numeracy skills facilitate access, understanding and communication and are a key to educational achievement. It is essential that students acquire these skills if they are to have full access to educational opportunities both within and outside the school, and be able to fulfil their potential.

Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher

The Governing Body and Headteacher will ensure that no teacher is allowed to promote one-sided political views when teaching any subject. Teachers must present different views in a balanced way where political issues are concerned.

The PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education) Policy (including Sex and Relationship Education and Drugs Education) reflects the school aims and ethos at all times.

 The policy will engender openness, trust and sensitivity that encourage discussion and enquiry, leading to a mutual respect and understanding.

The Policy Statement is issued in order to bring about a co-ordinated and consistent approach to combating racist behaviour.

The place of Religious Education in the curriculum and its unique statutory position accord with a widely shared view that the subject has a distinctive contribution to make to a pupil’s education

Thornton Grammar School fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection.

To adopt a whole school approach to SEN in which responsibility for students with SEN lies with all members of staff

This policy is to be used in conjunction with the Policy for PSHE and "Sex and Relationship Education Guidance" (DfEE 0116/2000)

 Principles that underpin teaching and learning

Indoctrination has no part to play in the education of students at Thornton Grammar School.

The school is committed to ensuring that students are safe from traffic when on school premises.

The aim of this information is to develop further proposals to demonstrate continuous improvement in the outcome of the School Travel Plan in support of the councils overall transport policy objectives.

This Policy was formulated in line with provisions, relating to Section 93 of the Education Act 2006.

Pupils are regarded as YOUNG CARERS if they have caring responsibility for a family member with a disability or long term illness.