Arena Learning has 4 core values that every student and every member of staff should strive to uphold and promote.
These are:
Individual Liberty
Democracy
Rule of Law
Mutual Respect and Tolerance
These values are embedded into the Code of Conduct for all staff and all students
Our commitment to you
Provide you with a safe, supportive and secure environment in which to learn and thrive
A thorough student introduction to Arena Learning about the services we provide
A probationary period for the first six weeks to assess if the course is appropriate
An online student handbook for full-time courses
Support you in your learning and whenever possible provide resources which meet your individual needs
A Tutor to support you during your regular target-setting and review tutorials if you are a full-time student
Well-prepared teaching programmes, appropriate to your needs and the requirements of the exam board
Set targets with you that are achievable yet stretching and challenging
Ensure assessments and reviews of your learning are clear, timely and constructive
Give you regular feedback on your progress through our reporting and reviewing process
Give you opportunities to contribute to the learner voice process and the democratic process of change.
Classes that begin and end on time
Qualified and experienced staff and the democratic process of change
Assignments that are planned to take account of your workload and that are assessed fairly. The results of the assessments will be returned to you within 15 working days
Provide opportunities for you to give feedback through the ‘Learner Voice’
Offer you support, advice and guidance on your progression opportunities
Provide information to your parents/carers (under 18) on your attendance and achievement
A Learning Resource Centre, computing facilities and services to support your studies
Aspire to get you to be workplace or apprenticeship ready
Your commitment to us
Wear your ID badge at all times while at Arena Learning either on a lanyard or a clip and show it if asked by any member of staff.
Play an active part in Arena LearningValues and all equality and diversity opportunities by refusing to take part in behaviour that degrades others and by challenging and reporting bullying and discriminatory behaviour.
Respect the rights of others and report inappropriate and unsafe behaviour
Behave in a respectful, professional and mature manner
Take opportunities offered to contribute to the learner voice process
Take pride at Arena Learning– keep all areas clean, tidy and free from litter
Have full attendance, above 90 per cent
Be punctual for all classes bringing essential equipment with you (i.e. pens and paper, and wearing the appropriate uniform/PPE, as required for your course.)
Make sure you contact the appropriate staff member at least 45 mins before the start of your day if you are absent
Make learning successful for everyone by behaving in a way that promotes a cooperative, positive and productive learning environment
Submit work on time
Participate in all learning activities
Seek help when you need it and take up the support offered
Turn your mobile phone off in class unless otherwise directed to do so
No eating or drinking (except bottled water) in any classrooms
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and work
What we do not tolerate from anyone
Evidence or suspicion of any form of bullying, victimisation or discrimination against protected groups or individuals
Possessing or accessing extremist materials, or using extremist language or expressing extremist views which creates an environment for radicalising individuals
Any form of physical, emotional, sexual or verbal threat of violence to anyone
Any criminal or illegal activity on or off Arena LearningPremises.
Any actions that break Arena LearningHealth and Safety Policy i.e.smoking including e-cigarettes in a non-designated smoking area
Anyone coming on Arena Learning/outreach premises with drugs, alcohol, or any other substances or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other substances
The carrying of any weapons or use of an item as a weapon
Any behaviour which constitutes a disruption to the learning of others
Any copying of work (plagiarism) or behaviour which is deemed corrupt
Any inappropriate use of IT including cyberbullying, and/or viewing extremist materials online
Any unacceptable use of mobile phones or mobile devices i.e. image and/or voice recording/snap chat, of anyone without their knowledge or permission
Wilful damage to Arena Learningproperty
Leaving litter anywhere other than in the bins provided
Accessing areas of Arena Learning premises which are prohibited for general use by students
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If you feel that anyone has fallen below our code of conduct, please let us know and we will be happy to address your concern.
