Home Study

Post 16 students can leave site from 13:15 onwards provided they do not have a lesson. Home Study is reviewed on an individual basis each Half Term. In order to be eligible for Home Study, the following conditions must consistently be met:

Attendance Requirements:

  1. a) The P16 Student must maintain an attendance over 95%.
  2. b) The P16 Student must attend all timetabled lessons, including CR.

Academic Performance:

  1. a) The P16 Student must adhere to all deadlines with no late submissions.
  2. b) The P16 Student must ensure that their academic performance does not fall below the required standard.

Home study hours:

  1. a) During this time, The P16 Student should continue their educational studies at home.
  2. b) The P16 Student is not permitted to use home study hours to commit to social activities or a job.

Communication:

  1. a) The P16 Student must have a reliable means of communication (e.g. email) and be responsive to communication from the academy during the home study period.
  2. b) The P16 Student must promptly report any technical issues or obstacles that may hinder your ability to participate in home study.
  3. c) The P16 Student must have access to a stable internet connection and appropriate technology (e.g., computer, webcam) to participate in online learning activities.

Code of Conduct:

  1. a) The P16 Student must adhere to the academy’s code of conduct while studying from home.
  2. b) Any violation of the code of conduct may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to, the termination of home study privileges.

Safeguarding:

The P16 Student and the parent/guardian(s) agree that the academy shall not be liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during the home study period.

Termination:

  1. a) The academy reserves the right to terminate this agreement and revoke home study privileges at any time due to non-compliance with the outlined conditions or for other valid reasons.
  2. b) The P16 Student or the parent/guardian(s) may also request to terminate this agreement by submitting a written request to the Head of Post 16.