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-#<strong>Dress Guidelines</strong> - these can be found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/index.php?title=Sixth_Form_Dress_Guidelines here].
+#<strong>Dress Guidelines</strong> - these can be found [https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=Dress+Code&pid=156 here].
 #<strong>Driving</strong> – Where possible Driving Theory and Practical Tests should be booked outside of lesson time. If this cannot happen, then please complete a Sixth Form Proposed Absence Form and this absence will be authorised. Please note that students should not miss lessons for routine driving lessons.
 #<strong>Drugs and Smoking Policy</strong> – Drugs (illegal substances) and alcohol are not allowed on site and the dealing/use of such substances at BGS could result in an exclusion and a police record. We are also a non-smoking site (this includes e-cigarettes/vaping) and it is not permitted anywhere on school grounds. Please read our full Drugs and Alcohol policy [https://policies.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/pwiki/index.php?title=Drugs_and_Alcohol here].

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 ##[mailto:pastoral@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk pastoral@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk] for pastoral matters and concerns
 ##[mailto:sixthform@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk sixthform@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk] for queries concerning Sixth Form admissions
-#<strong>Cover Lessons</strong> - If staff are absent for lessons please check the daily Student Notices to see if a cover supervisor has been deployed. If they have, then please stay in your teaching room. If no cover is possible, then please relocate to your allocated supervised study venue to register and collect the cover work. <STRONG>UPDATE:</strong> If no cover is possible, please remain in your bubble room for the duration of the lesson.
+#<strong>Cover Lessons</strong> - If staff are absent for lessons please check the daily Student Notices to see if a cover supervisor has been deployed. If they have, then please stay in your teaching room. If no cover is possible, then please relocate to your allocated supervised study venue to register and collect the cover work.
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-#<strong>Absence</strong> - If you are going to be absent from school, then your parent/carer needs to notify the school as soon as possible and provide a reason for the absence. An email can be sent to [mailto:sixthformabsence@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk sixthformabsence@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk]. For any a pre-planned absence (excluding a holiday request) you must email [mailto:sixthformadmin@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk sixthformadmin@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk]. Please attach where appropriate, a screen shot, letter or email of any appointments.   Proposed Absence emails should be completed at least 48 hours in advance of an absence.
+#<strong>Absence</strong> - If you are going to be absent from school, then your parent/carer needs to notify the school as soon as possible and provide a reason for the absence. An email can be sent to [mailto:absence@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk absence@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk]. For any a pre-planned absence (excluding a holiday request) you must email [mailto:sixthformadmin@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk sixthformadmin@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk]. Please attach where appropriate, a screen shot, letter or email of any appointments.   Proposed Absence emails should be completed at least 48 hours in advance of an absence.
 #<strong>Academic Issues</strong> - Any issues with academic subjects you should discuss with the subject teacher and/or Head of Department first but do remember your Form Tutor is also there to give academic advice.
 #<strong>Academic Support</strong> – The academic challenges faced in the Sixth Form require greater determination, commitment and engagement from all students. Support is available in the form of a Personalised Learning Plan, PLP and will be monitored by a member of the Sixth Form Team.

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-#<strong>Reporting</strong> – You will receive summary reports and one full report after the PUPG exam in February. Your report will contain various grades alongside engagement grades for each subject.
+#<strong>Reporting</strong> – You will receive summary reports and one full report after the Term 4 Assessments in February. Your report will contain various grades alongside engagement grades for each subject.
 ##<i>Attainment Grade</i> - Grade achieved in assessment or examination
 ##<i>Projected Grade</i> - This is the A-Level grade that, in the judgement of your subject teacher, you will achieve in the actual examination if you continue to work as you are doing currently.

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-#<strong>Homework</strong> - Students use [https://my.milkapp.io/ MILK] for all subject work set by subject teachers. Please check your account regularly either on a computer or mobile phone. We advise the use of a diary or planner (hard copy or digital) to assist with your personal planning and organisation. If you forget your MILK username or password, you can recover these [https://my.milkapp.io/?reset here].
+#<strong>Homework</strong> - Students use [https://www.satchelone.com/dashboard/ Satchel One] for all subject work set by subject teachers. Please check your account regularly either on a computer or mobile phone. We advise the use of a diary or planner (hard copy or digital) to assist with your personal planning and organisation. If you forget your Satchel One username or password, you can recover these [https://my.milkapp.io/?reset here].
 #<strong>Holidays in term time</strong> - If you need to apply for a holiday during term time for a specific or exceptional circumstance (family wedding/bereavement etc.) please collect a Leave of Absence form from the main foyer or print off from the school website [https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=1481&type=pdf here].
 ##This should be completed and submitted to the HoSF or Deputy Head Pastoral and you will subsequently be notified of the outcome of the application by email.
 #<strong>House System</strong> – You will be allocated membership of one of the four houses.
 ##These are Behn, Meitner, Rorschach and Tinbergen.
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-#<strong>Careers</strong> - If you need guidance about careers, see Mrs Hawkins. You will find her office in the Science block.
+#<strong>Careers</strong> - If you need guidance about careers, see Mrs Elliot. You will find her office in the Turing Centre.
 #<strong>Contact</strong> – If parents/guardians/carers need to contact school then please use
 ##[mailto:academic@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk academic@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk] for academic matters and curriculum matters
 ##[mailto:pastoral@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk pastoral@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk] for pastoral matters and concerns
 ##[mailto:sixthform@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk sixthform@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk] for queries concerning Sixth Form admissions
 #<strong>Cover Lessons</strong> - If staff are absent for lessons please check the daily Student Notices to see if a cover supervisor has been deployed. If they have, then please stay in your teaching room. If no cover is possible, then please relocate to your allocated supervised study venue to register and collect the cover work. <STRONG>UPDATE:</strong> If no cover is possible, please remain in your bubble room for the duration of the lesson.
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 #<strong>School Day</strong>
 ##Tutor Time: 08:50 - 09:10

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 #<strong>Mobile Phones</strong> - Sixth Form students must remain in line with the rest of the school’s students when on the school site regarding the use of mobile phones.
 ##Please read the Student [https://policies.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/pwiki/index.php?title=Student_BYOD  Bring Your Own Device policy] before connecting your own equipment to the School network.

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 ##Period 5: 14:35 - 15:35
 #<strong>Signing in</strong> - If you arrive at school too late to attend form you will need to sign in on a reader either in reception or the Sixth Form Centre. Failure to do so will negatively affect your attendance score.
-#<strong>Signing out</strong> - If you need to sign out to leave the school site during the day, please see Mrs Purcell/Mrs McCrudden or Mrs Everist relevant authorisation/permission card before you tap out on a reader.
+#<strong>Signing out</strong> - If you need to sign out to leave the school site during the day, please see Mrs Nicholls/Mrs McCrudden or Mrs Everist relevant authorisation/permission card before you tap out on a reader.
 #<strong>Sixth Form Agreement</strong> - This is the agreement between you as a student and us as your Sixth Form provider, outlining the commitment we make to support you Post-16 and your commitment to abide by our Code of Conduct. All students undertake this commitment at the start of Year 12.
 #<strong>Sixth Form Centre, SFC</strong> - This is the main study space for the Sixth Form and is a social working space and a café. Whilst this space is the most social of the Sixth Form areas you should still be conscious of those around you who are working and keep noise at a respectful level.

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-#<strong>Lanyards</strong> - These must be worn by Sixth Form students at all times for safeguarding reasons. We need to know you are permitted on site. You will have your photo taken at the start of Year 12 for your lanyard. If you forget your lanyard, you must sign in with Mrs Purcell/Mrs McCrudden or Mrs Everist. If you lose your lanyard, please see IT staff.
+#<strong>Lanyards</strong> - These must be worn by Sixth Form students at all times for safeguarding reasons. We need to know you are permitted on site. You will have your photo taken at the start of Year 12 for your lanyard. If you forget your lanyard, you must sign in with Mrs Nicholls/Mrs McCrudden or Mrs Everist. If you lose your lanyard, please see IT staff.
 #<strong>Lateness</strong> - You are expected to be on time for school. Arrive no later than 8.40am ready for form time at 8.50am.
 #<strong>Lost Property</strong> - Any found items are sent to lost property storage.  If you have lost an item, you can enquire at Reception.