Parent Guide Frequently Answered Questions Answered

There will be an extensive programme which will be published separately under the title “Youth Activities”. Parents/carers must ensure they are aware of the times children will finish clubs/activities after school.

The Libraries

Key research findings show that parental involvement has a major impact on a student’s reading success. Students can never do enough reading in school - there just isn’t time.

Encourage your child to visit our libraries and see the range of interesting and diverse resources on offer. Library staff are happy to help with book selection, homework, ICT skills and organise lots of fun ways to engage and encourage your child to further success.

Bullying

Including verbal, physical and emotional will not be tolerated. If you believe/know your child is being bullied contact your child’s Tutor or Year Head immediately.

Any student who uses the internet or mobile phones to bully or ridicule other students, or insult or denigrate staff will face the normal disciplinary procedures of the College. Bullying of students or abuse of staff, in any form, will not be tolerated.

Staff Supervision

During the College day arrangements are made for staff supervision of students from 10 minutes before the start of the school day until 10 minutes after the end of the school day. We accept no responsibility for students on the College premises before 8.00am or 10 minutes after the close of school, unless they are here on an authorised and official College activity in the care of a member of staff. Students must leave the site completely at the end of the College day unless involved in a College class or activity with staff supervision.

Leaving the Site

Students may only leave the site with the written permission of the College (which they must carry with them) based on a letter from a parent / carer or to visit an approved venue with College permission.

In all cases a student must sign out and back in at the Key Stage Office.

If unwell: a student may NOT leave the site until collected by a nominated adult.

Permission to Leave College Early

We expect students to be at College for the whole of the morning and afternoon sessions. Occasionally parents may have good reason for wanting their son/daughter to be released early from a College session. Normally students may only leave College if a written request is received from a parent at least the day before.

Excused Physical Education

Students wishing to be excused for health reasons from Physical Education are asked to write to the member of the PE staff concerned. The student should hand this letter to the PE teacher at the beginning of the PE lesson

The College Council

Each Student Council is made up of representatives from the Key Stage. The full College Council gives students a voice and has an important role to play in College life. The Council has its own budget and constitution and its representatives meet with Senior Staff on a regular basis. There are student forums on our website.

Extended School

There are numerous after College activities, organised by our Youth Tutor. Our Youth Activities brochure is published each term and all the details are on our website. Trips abroad are also organised for skiing etc during holidays.

Activity Week

During the last week of the College year the students take part in a wide range of activities, which replace normal lessons. Details of all the activities offered are on our website in the Spring Term. Please note: If payment is not received by the required date a student’s place will be cancelled.

Your Association: ECCA

The Exmouth Community College Association (ECCA) is the parents’ organisation at the College.

The organisation plays an active and vital part in College life. If you can help ECCA please contact the College . Ms S Walker is the staff member linked to ECCA . Please contact her for information.

Non Statuary Assistance: Help with Expenses

If you can’t afford to pay for a trip and you get Income Support or Family Credit the College will be able to help. You should contact the appropriate Assistant Principal of the Key Stage in which your child is present. Letters regarding trips etc. will make it clear that support is available and how to claim it.

Bills from College / Booking College Rooms

If you receive a bill from College for lost books, for example, or have to pay for a trip etc payment should be addressed or taken to the Accounts Office on the Gipsy Lane site. Cheques should be made payable to Exmouth Community College. If you wish to use a room at College for an after-school event contact the Accounts Office: 01395 255714.

Lost Property

Physical Education lost property is dealt with by the PE staff to whom 'found' items should be handed and of whom enquiries about 'lost' items should be made
Other 'found' items should be handed in as soon as possible to the College Office closest to where the property was found
On both the Gipsy Lane and Green Close Sites students may claim lost property from the Reception Office
Lost property that remains unclaimed at the end of a term will be disposed of
Please note that all uniform and kit should be named
The college accepts no responsibility for any valuables left in changing rooms or behind in classrooms: students must care for their possessions

Fire Regulations

All students must read, understand and know the College Fire Regulations. If in doubt about these, they should ask their Tutor. Fire practices are held on a regular basis. Fire Notices are posted in every room. The College has an established and tested “in case of fire” procedure and policy.

Employment

No child under 13 years of age shall be employed. From 13 years to school leaving age a child may do no more than 25 hours per week. Further details are obtainable from Devon County Council.

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