The main aim of the school is to secure high academic achievement for young people and to help them mature into confident, well-motivated individuals who can make the most of their opportunities and enrich the wider community. We endeavour to provide a friendly and caring atmosphere for learning.

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We define bullying as action or attitude designed to undermine the self-esteem of others.

The school will not tolerate bullying by any member of the school community. We believe that:

• no one should have to suffer sexist or racist abuse
• no one should have to suffer persistent name calling
• no one should have to fear or suffer physical violence
• no one should feel victimised in any way
• it is every pupil’s responsibility to ensure that harassment is not tolerated

The rule is if there is a problem share it.

Bullying varies considerably and it is important that we distinguish between minor upsets in friendships, bossiness, and real bullying. Most pupils fall-out or break up with their friends sometimes and there may be arguments and even name calling on both sides. This is usually forgotten in a few days and need not be dealt with as formal bullying. However, if the name-calling persists, extends, involves other pupils and escalates into other hurtful behaviour then we need to know.

Aim:
The aim of the course is to develop practical skills and knowledge and understanding about art and design.

What Does it Involve?
Students learn to record and draw using a range of materials and techniques. They analyse and evaluate the work of a range of artists and designers from different times, styles and genres. Students also develop ideas for their own work, taking account of what they have learnt and refine these ideas into final projects and 2D or 3D pieces of work. The course includes a visit to the Tate Modern Gallery to experience art at first hand. We follow the AQA Art and Design (Fine Art) specification.

How Is It Assessed?