School Day, Uniform and Expectations

The school opening hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday during term time. The typical school day runs from 8.40am - 3.10pm totalling 32.5 hours per week.

8.40am - 8.55am	Registration/Assembly
8.55am - 9.50am	Period 1
9.50am - 10.45am	Period 2
10.45am - 11.10am	Break 1
11.10am - 12.05pm	Period 3
12.05pm - 1.00pm	Period 4
1.00pm - 1.30pm	Break 2
1.30pm - 2.25pm	Period 5
2.25pm - 3.10pm	Period 6*
3.10pm - 3.20pm	Code Time
3.20pm - 5.00pm	Year 11 and 13 Extended Day**

*Every other week during week B, school ends for students at 2.25pm.

**The Extended Day for Years 11 and 13 run from September - May of the Academic year Monday - Thursday during term time and students will be notified directly of the specific dates each year.

Cultural capital is the acquired knowledge and behaviours that help people become successful in life, for example: speaking properly, maintaining eye contact, being polite, showing confidence, acquiring knowledge etc.The 8 behaviours below will help you to acquire cultural capital and to become the best version of yourself everyday. Every lesson will start with reference to Cultural Capital.

 

Ten Blenheim Behaviours that every student can be great at

 

Behaviour	What does it mean?	Famous quote
Be punctual	Arrive on time	‘If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late’
Be prepared	Be mentally and physically ready	‘Failing to prepare is preparing to fail’
Be self-disciplined	Do what you need to do to improve	‘Self-discipline is the starting point of greatness’
Have a good work ethic	Work hard all the time	‘The harder I work, the luckier I get’
Have a positive attitude	Believe in yourself and your ability to do well	‘A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes’
Be resilient	Learn from your mistakes and bounce back	‘Tough times don’t last; tough people do’
Be passionate	Care about your work	‘When your passion and purpose are greater than your fears and excuses, you’ll find a way’
Be approachable	Trust and be open to advice	‘Coaching is the universal language of change and learning’
Go the extra mile	Go above and beyond	‘Start going the extra mile and opportunity will follow’
Have positive body language	Look like you want to do well	‘Feelings are 55% body language, 38% tone and 7% words’

 

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The student learning experience at Blenheim will not be interrupted by poor behaviour.  Blenheim has a crystal clear behaviour policy. If any student chooses to misbehave a range of sanctions are applied. From time to time, more stringent sanctions are issued such as detentions or students being placed on a watchlist.

Code	Behaviour	Consequence
Warning	Disrupting the learning of others, lack of effort, poor attitude to learning, out of seat without permission	Verbal Warning
B1	Continuing to disrupt the learning of others, repeated warning behaviours	10 minute code to be completed at the end of Period 6
B2	Continued behaviour that disrupts the learning of others or other significant disruptive behaviour may automatically trigger a B2	Student removed from the lesson to the department’s ‘Send to’ room 20 minute code to be completed at the end of P6 and a 60 minute department detention that may be that day
H	Homework incomplete or not done	20 minutes plus a 30 minute subject detention
U	Uniform incorrect	10 minute code to be completed at the end of Period 6
CB	Eating in corridors, poor behaviour during break or lesson movement times	20 minute code to be completed at the end of Period 6
Mobile Phone	Mobile Phone Misuse	20 minute code plus 60 minute Head of Year detention
L	Late to lesson	10 minute code to be completed at the end of Period 6
E	Equipment or P.E. kit missing	10 or 20 minute code depending on the amount of kit missing

KEY

B = Behaviour, H = Homework, U = Uniform, CB = Community Behaviour, L = Late, E = Equipment

Main School Uniform

Blenheim, the correct wearing of uniform is important. There are several reasons for this including;

• First impressions. Students don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.
• Attention to detail. Emphasising this quality in everything that students do extends beyond the correct wearing of uniform to classwork and homework.
• Pride. Students are expected to be the best version of themselves every day and to be proud that they are a member of our community.
• Dress code. When students leave school and enter the workforce, they will be subject to some form of dress code. The correct wearing of school uniform prepares them for this.

Main School Uniform for All

• Burgundy school blazer with school logo.
• Plain white shirt (long or short sleeved) with top button fastened and tucked in.
• School tie with striped house colour. The tie must be tied closely to the top button of the shirt. The school logo must be clearly visible.
• Plain black polishable, businesslike shoes. Sports shoes, trainers, suede boots, backless shoes and high boots (including Dr. Martens) are not permitted.
• Hoodies are not permitted and will be confiscated.
• Black V-necked pullover (optional). Crew neck, polo necks and sweatshirts are not permitted.

Boys’ Uniform 

• Black tailored school trousers. No baggy, corduroy or black denim trousers.
• Belt – black.
• Socks – black only.

Girls’ Uniform

• Blenheim school skirt.
• Girls may wear black tailored school trousers as an alternative to the skirt if they wish. No baggy, corduroy or black denim trousers.
• Socks - black only. Socks should not be worn under or over tights. Over the knee fashion socks or leggings are not permitted.
• Tights - plain black with no pattern or stripes.

Our school uniform provider is Stevensons in Epsom town centre and their website is www.stevensons.co.uk. Uniform can either be bought in their shop at The Old Spread Eagle, High Street, Epsom, KT19 8DN or ordered online. Tel. 01372 742411.

Our 10 Uniform Non-Negotiables

Students will be monitored for these by all staff throughout the day

• Top button done up.
• Shirt tucked in.
• Blenheim logo showing on tie below the knot.
• A short haircut where the scalp can be seen through the hairline is not permitted. Long hair tied back.
• Skirts - burgundy band visible and logo showing.
• No earphones/headphones.
• Black polishable shoes.
• No mobile phones to be seen during the school day.
• No nail varnish or false eyelashes/nails.
• One pair of small plain studs no bigger than 4mm to be worn in the lobe of each ear.

School Uniform Rules

• The uniform should generally be smart and kept clear of graffiti.
• Skirts should be just on the knee in length and showing the burgundy band and the school logo.
• School bags should be plain navy or black small rucksacks or ‘record’ bags.
• Hoodies are not permitted and will be confiscated.
• Natural and discreet make-up is allowed.
• Nail polish, gel, false nails, false eyelashes, nail foils or any other kind of nail embellishments should not be worn to school. 
• Earrings – one pair of small studs no bigger than 4mm only to be worn in the lobe of each ear.
• No other body piercings e.g. nose and tongue studs.
• Rings, necklaces and bracelets should not be worn to School.
• A watch with a deactivated alarm may be worn.
• Hair of shoulder length or longer should be securely tied back at all times and should always be of a natural colour.
• Hair ties should be plain and discreet. Hair accessories such as beak clips, beads and hair claws are not allowed. The Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Lead reserves the right to make the final decision on what is an acceptable haircut.
• Haircuts should not be extreme and in no circumstances should the scalp under hair be visible. Typically, this will mean the hair should not be trimmed below a grade 3 although this will differ from student to student. Parents are strongly advised to pay attention to haircuts. Students wishing to have a particularly short or extreme short haircut should do so at the beginning of a holiday period rather than the end. Skinfades, tramlines, hair patterns, mohawks, and shaving parting lines are unacceptable and will result in significant sanctions.
• Tights should be plain black - no patterns or stripes.
• Socks (long or short) should not be worn under or over tights.
• Over-the-knee or calf length socks are not suitable for School.
• Trainers, boots (including Dr Martens), backless shoes and high heels are not allowed.
• Leggings or skinny black jeans/cargo trousers are not to be worn to School.

Physical Education Kit

Boys’ P.E. Kit (clearly named)

Compulsory

• Unisex Blenheim burgundy polo shirt with school logo
• Unisex Blenheim black PE shorts with school logo
• Blenheim long football socks OR plain black sports socks
• Appropriate trainers for sports activities
• Football boots with moulded blades or moulded studs
• Shin pads and gumshield

Optional

• Blenheim tracksuit bottoms with school logo
• Blenheim ¼ zip top with school logo
• Plain black thermal base layer (in winter months)
• Plain black gloves with hand grip (in winter months)

Girls’ Sports Uniform (clearly named)

Compulsory

• Girls' or unisex Blenheim burgundy polo shirt with school logo
• Girls' or unisex Blenheim black PE shorts with school logo
• Blenheim long football socks OR plain black sports socks
• Appropriate trainers for sports activities
• Football boots with moulded blades or moulded studs
• Shin pads and gumshield

Optional

• Blenheim tracksuit bottoms with school logo
• Blenheim ¼ zip top with school logo
• Blenheim leggings with school logo OR plain black sports leggings
• Plain black thermal base layer (in winter months)
• Plain black gloves with hand grip (in winter months)
• Plain black gloves with hand grip (in winter months)

Our uniform is available at reasonable prices from our nominated suppliers
Stevensons, The Old Spread Eagle, High Street, Epsom, KT19 8DN
Tel. 01372 742411.

A range of second-hand uniform and P.E. kit is also available to buy from our Preloved Uniform shop at a reduced rate, with proceeds going straight back into the school fund. This can be bought through our dedicated website.

Visit the preloved uniform website

We are always extremely grateful to receive good quality school uniform items and P.E. kit to re-sell. For families with many children, low-incomes and smaller families who do not have a hand-me-down option, buying new uniform is costly and the availability of second hand uniform can be a great service which benefits everyone, and to which everyone can contribute.

Where to deliver donations: Please wash all items and send them in a carrier bag to the main school reception. 

When to donate: Reception staff will accept donations at any time between 9.00am 3:30pm. Please make sure all items are freshly washed and good condition; we cannot resell items that are dirty, faded, ripped or worn out. 

Basic Equipment

PERIOD 1	2 HB pencils*	2 green biros*	2 black biros*	An iPad charged to 70%*
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE	A ruler**	A Casio FX-83-GT scientific calculator**	A compass**	A protractor**
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED	A clear pencil case	A pencil eraser	A glue stick	School scissors
	2 highlighter pens	A pencil sharpener	A good set of colouring pencils (preferably blendable)	Fine (0.3/0.4mm) and medium (0.7- /0.9mm) black fibre pens

*These will be checked at the start of each day during period 1. 

**These will be checked in every Mathematics lesson. Calculators will be checked in every Science lesson.

School Books

Students are issued bespoke Blenheim exercise books for each subject and they should ensure that the correct books are brought to school according to their timetable. Books should be looked after carefully and not drawn or graffitied on. If students lose a book, they must buy a new one and will be expected to copy up all notes into the new book.

This Home–School Partnership Agreement sets out the shared responsibilities of Blenheim High School, parents and students to ensure the success, wellbeing and progress of every student. It outlines how school, home and student are expected to work together for the benefit of each and every student.

All students and parents are encouraged to support Blenheim’s values, ethos and expectations. History shows that parents who reinforce clear expectations at home and who publicly support the Academy,give their son/daughter the best chance of realising their potential both inside and outside the classroom.

SCHOOL COMMITMENTS

Blenheim will:

• Uphold its ethos in all activities. This ethos comprises a growth mindset, the #TeamBlenheim community including a comprehensive Co-Curricular programme and the ten typical Teaching and Learning practices.
• Provide a safe and caring environment where student achievements are celebrated. 
• Adhere to all safeguarding and equality legislation and guidance. (The Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website).
• Work in partnership with parents to support each student’s Learning, Behaviour and Wellbeing.
• Apply the school’s policies consistently and fairly, particularly those relating to Behaviour, Uniform, Disciplinary Procedures and Offensive Weapons. (All policies can be found on our website).
• Keep parents informed about policies, events, progress and concerns via the Headteacher’s Weekly Bulletin, regular reports, social media, email updates, parent events and parent meetings.
• Have high expectations of students, particularly in terms of attendance, achievement, behaviour and appearance.
• Provide information on how parents can contact Form Tutors, Heads of Year and relevant pastoral staff, encouraging open and transparent communication.
• Offer opportunities for parents to provide feedback and meet with the Headteacher or staff through scheduled meetings and consultation events.

STUDENT COMMITMENTS

Students are expected to:

• Be the best version of themselves every day.
• Dress appropriately, upholding the 10 uniform standards including when travelling to and from school and be fully equipped for all lessons, enrichment activities and examinations.
• Demonstrate appropriate student behaviours including high levels of attendance and punctuality, courtesy and a growth mindset.
• Treat others and the school environment with consideration and respect and follow staff instructions and school rules.
• Complete and submit homework and independent learning tasks by deadlines set and seek help when needed.
• Take part in school Co-Curricular and enrichment activities and celebrate the success of others.
• Use the school’s digital devices responsibly and not take or post images or recordings of staff or students without permission.
• Understand that mobile phone use is not allowed during the school day and that if mobile phones are seen they will be confiscated.
• Use technology and social media responsibly and safely and not post images or video footage of staff, students, or the school without prior written consent of the Headteacher.
• Accept responsibility for personal behaviour and cooperate with staff and parents to resolve any issues that arise.
• Not bring offensive weapons, drugs or alcohol onto the school site or to any school event.
• Behave appropriately off-site, including when travelling to and from school, on trips, online and in the community.
• Use AI tools responsibly, follow school guidelines and ensure work submitted is authentic.
• Have high expectations with regards to staff behaviour and conduct.
• Follow all school policies, particularly those relating to Behaviour, Uniform, Disciplinary Procedures and Offensive Weapons.

PARENT COMMITMENTS

As a parent I/we will:

• Hold my/our child to account for upholding Blenheim’s student commitments.
• Ensure my/our child reads for 15 minutes each day, ideally before going to sleep.
• Reinforce expectations relating to Effort, Attendance, Punctuality and Behaviour.
• Ensure that my/our child attends school regularly, arrives punctually and is suitably dressed and prepared particularly with regards to equipment, uniform and completed homework.
• Encourage consistent daily routines, including sleep and study patterns.
• Read and engage with school reports and communications and attend parents’ evenings or meetings when invited.
• Periodically monitor homework.
• Support the school’s Behaviour, Uniform, Disciplinary and Offensive Weapons Policies and ensure that my/our child understands that offensive weapons, drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited.
• Adhere to the principle of public support and private challenge; supporting the academy and its staff publicly while raising concerns privately and respectfully.
• Notify the school of any relevant changes in circumstances (health, contact details, family matters) and of any safeguarding concerns.
• Reinforce responsible and safe use of technology and social media and not post images or video footage of staff, students, or the school without prior written consent of the Headteacher.
• Reinforce expectations regarding student behaviour and appearance off-site, including travelling to and from school, online conduct and community behaviour.
• Uphold and model zero tolerance for protected characteristics including racism, sexism or any other discriminatory behaviour.
• Model appropriate parent behaviour, especially when communicating with staff.
• Follow all rules regarding driving on site, including driving slowly and parking carefully.
• Hold my/our child to account when school reports are issued, discussing both strengths and development areas.
• Attend all parents’ evenings and personal meetings when invited.
• Support the responsible and ethical use of AI and other areas of ICT.
• Agree that student phones will be confiscated if used and/or seen throughout the school day. 
• Financially reimburse the cost of repair or replacement of school property where my/our child has caused damage either deliberately or negligently.

Mobile phones must not be used inside the school building. They must be switched off and placed in the student’s locker (years 7, 12 and 13) or bag (years 8, 9, 10 and 11). They may be used outside the school building before and after school.

There are strict sanctions for the misuse of mobile phones which will be confiscated if students are seen with them around school. If a mobile phone is confiscated three times students will receive a Leadership Team detention, four times and they must surrender their phone for a week and five times the student will spend time in the Reflection Room. Mobile phones are the responsibility of the student and the school cannot accept liability if a phone is broken, missing or lost in school.