ENGL597 education 2012.ppt

A case study of a successful UK school Parents become involved with their childrens learning through home-school partnerships, parents meetings and discussions with tutors. Clear, inspiring leadership by Governors and senior staff actively promotes the commitment of the Academy to provide a high quality environment for life-long learning. Members of the local community are welcomed and encouraged to be active participants in the life of the Academy.? A case study: uniform Uniform is one of the outward signs by which the local community recognises and makes judgments about the pupils. It is important for pupils and the Academy that the way pupils present themselves is positive and acceptable and creates the impression of a disciplined and well ordered establishment.  A case study: uniform Shirts and ties should be worn appropriately, i.e. shirts must be tucked in, collars buttoned and ties worn neither too long nor too short. Outdoor coats must be black and have no logos, patterns or markings. They must be removed on entering the building.? Academy skirts are available and can be worn in two lengths, knee length or mid-calf length. Skirts must not be shortened or lengthened beyond these limitations.? A case study: jewellery No jewellery is to be worn, except for small gold or silver stud earrings and a watch. No other form of body piercing is allowed. Hair must be worn in an appropriate style. Heads must not be shaved, nor should there be any style which the Trustees believe would undermine the ethos or discipline of the Academy i.e. markings cut into the hair, dyed hair or any extreme fashion which would create any undue interest in the pupil.  A case study: making a daily pledge At the start of every lesson students will stand and make a pledge: - ‘Throughout this lesson, I aspire to maintain an enquiring mind, a calm disposition and an attentive ear so that in this class I may reach my full potential.’ - Students will not run or t