Rewards & Sanctions
Rewards
We believe it is important to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all students who behave well and who work hard. We believe that good behaviour is best promoted and developed in young people by drawing attention to and rewarding exemplary behaviour.
The academy recognises that praise can be both public and private, and that all students are entitled to be recognised positively and to have the right to taste success.
The academy operates a hierarchical rewards system rewarding and recognising students for their achievements in the following areas:
- Academic achievement
- Behaviour and manners
- Contribution to the academy
- Effort
- Being an academy ambassador
- High quality classwork and homework
The academy maintains an electronic log of all reward data. Each different type of reward is associated with a number of points which students can collect. The academy has a range of opportunities to celebrate our students’ achievements. These include:
- Certificates
- Postcards
- Positive phone calls home
- Reward trips and experiences
- House and achievement points
- Shout outs in assembly
- Celebration shields/badges.
Students are also rewarded through subject departments - Bromcom achievement points are awarded for a range of positive behaviours linking to progress, achievement and personal development. The achievement points correlate to House points, so students not only get rewarded themselves but also benefit the House they are placed in.
Sanctions
We are committed to creating a calm, respectful, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. We recognise that young people are constantly learning and growing, and we understand that mistakes may happen along the way.
When students fall short of our expectations, we view these moments as important learning opportunities. Our approach to behaviour is centred on setting clear, consistent boundaries and helping students develop positive habits that will support them both in school and beyond.
Any sanctions given are not simply disciplinary, they are a chance for students to reflect, take responsibility for their actions, and make positive changes. Where needed, students are also supported in making amends and repairing relationships.
We place strong emphasis on respectful relationships between staff and students. When issues arise, time is taken to restore trust and rebuild those relationships, as we believe that connection and mutual respect are key to lasting change and a strong school community.
