Rebuild Sessions and Centre
At Trinity Academy Leeds, we believe that all students can behave to a high standard, however we also recognise that students continuously need guidance to support them with their conduct. Like other areas of the curriculum, we explicitly teach students the secrets in order to be successful and feel that working with students on improving their conduct is a valuable part of their education. At TAL, the development of student character and the way they conduct themselves in and outside the academy is central to our mission. At the end of each day, we run our conduct curriculum lessons which are led by an experienced team of pastoral workers.
The Rebuild sessions
Our Rebuild sessions have replaced traditional detentions at TAL. Rebuild Sessions have been created in a similar format to the lessons that students participate in throughout the day as part of their core curriculum. The session begins with a Recall 6 and is underpinned by Rosenshine’s principles of instruction. Each session focuses on 4 key areas that have been pieced together to reflect the needs of the students within each session.
The sessions are heavily influenced by James Clear’s ‘Atomic Habits’ book and gives students a greater understanding of the Psychology and Human Physiology behind human behaviour and forming habits. We discuss the impact hormones have on human behaviour and the impact poor attendance can have on various facets of the student’s life. The sessions give students practical tips on how to improve in and outside of school and also supports them to understand the bigger picture, that we are preparing them for life after TAL. The resources have also been created to give students a clear understanding of why we have certain rules and routines at TAL so they can take a greater ownership and self-regulate their own behaviour. The sessions also link closely to our Personal Development Curriculum so that students can develop the necessary skills to thrive outside of the academy.
At the end of each session, students have an opportunity to reflect on what they have learnt and also the reason for why they have been issued with the sanction. Students fill in a Rebuild card that staff have the opportunity to read. This forms the basis of a restorative conversation with staff and students.
Students with a SEND need may complete their Rebuild Sessions in the Learning Support Centre if they work closely with a member of the SEND Team. The member of staff will call parents/carers to notify them of the Rebuild Session.
The Rebuild Centre
Our Rebuild Centre is staffed by trauma informed pastoral experts who work closely with students to improve their behaviour.
All desktops and laptops at TAL have access to Microsoft Teams. Each Team has the facility to drop resources and set up links for live lessons. When students are timetabled to have Maths, English, Science, Humanities, Art and Spanish, they participate in a live lesson. Students are sent a link to the lesson and complete all tasks including the booklet with a member of the Rebuild team alongside them. The booklet is then returned to the teacher to give the student feedback. We recognise the importance of students not missing curriculum time and our live lessons provide the necessary platform to ensure time is used effectively in the Rebuild Centre.
Members of our SEND team are timetabled into the Rebuild Centre to support students working within the Rebuild Centre and provide mental health first aid where we feel students would benefit from additional support. For some students with SEND, it may be more appropriate for their specific need to complete their live lessons in the Learning Support Centre.
When students are timetabled in practical subjects, they undertake a range of different activities in the Rebuild Centre. We have a range of key skills, literacy and numeracy resources to support students to develop. We have chosen texts and created booklets that explore areas of the Personal Development curriculum and develop students’ emotional literacy. Students complete tasks that are linked to our core values and explore booklets that present students with scenario-based questions.
Communication to parents/carers for Rebuild Sessions
When a student picks up a Rebuild Session or they are requested to work in the Rebuild Centre, it is always the same day that the sanction is issued by the teacher. We believe that by doing the session on the same day the sanction is given allows the student to reflect in a timely manner and also provides a fresh start the next day for the student.
Parents/carers will receive an alert through the My Child At School (MCAS) app notifying them of the time their child is finishing. It is important that all parents/carers have set up their MCAS account and can access it. Parents/carers will not receive a text message or phone call notifying them of the Rebuild Session. The app not only alerts parents/carers to whether their child has a Rebuild Session, it also outlines the student’s attendance, behaviour record as well as passing on key information such as parent bulletins and upcoming events.
If you need support accessing or setting up the MCAS app, please speak to a member of the admin team at the main reception and they will support your request.
