As we move forward with Arbor, we are taking the opportunity to refine our behaviour sanctions to ensure they remain fair, transparent, and conducive to a focused learning environment. Please find the key updates below:

1. Uniform: At Uckfield College, we encourage our students to take pride in their appearance as a reflection of their “Respect for All.” To ensure these high standards are maintained, please be aware that incorrectly worn uniform will now result in a break-time detention (previously lunch time). We ask for your support in encouraging your child to model the Uckfield Quality of self-regulation by ensuring their uniform is correct before they arrive at College each morning.

2. Same-Day Detentions: To help us address concerns promptly and ensure that learning can move forward without delay, we are moving to a more immediate detention system.

• If a teacher sets a break or lunch-time detention before that period occurs on the same day, it will now be a same-day detention.

• We have spoken to students about their responsibility to check their Arbor calendar regularly and to ask their teachers for clarification if they are ever unsure of the timing.

3. The Arbor Behaviour Point Scale: To ensure our records accurately reflect the choices made within our community, we have introduced a scaled system on Arbor. Rather than all incidents being worth a single point, more serious incidents will now carry a higher number of behaviour points. This allows for a more nuanced and fair reflection of student conduct.