LEVEL 1 BEAUTY THERAPY

INTRODUCTION YBS is a diverse and inclusive school that focuses on the wellbeing and progress of every student and staff. We value diversity and seek to give everyone in the school an equal chance to learn. Our guiding principle is to identify and break down possible barriers to learning so that all students ‘achieve their very best’. YBS will be a centre of excellence in learning, where all students, including those with disabilities, are supported and challenged to fulfil high ambitions. The school’s SEND policy plays a substantial role in guiding the school’s developing provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities. CONTEXT The Accessibility Plan addresses the statutory requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice of September 2014. These acts place a responsibility on the Governing Board to ensure that the school is socially and academically inclusive. In particular, the Equality Act requires the school to develop a plan to show how it will develop services in the following three areas: To increase the extent to which disabled students can participate in the school's curriculum. Where possible to improve the physical environment of the school to ensure disabled students are able to take advantage of education and other benefits, facilities or services provided or offered by the school. To improve the delivery of information to disabled students, so information is as available as it is for students who are not disabled. AIM OF PLAN All students will have access to appropriate qualifications and will develop the skills and resilience to meet the demands of working, family and community life. Students will demonstrate the empathy and confidence to work with others to achieve a better future. Read more....

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT Y.O.U.R Beauty School (YBS) is dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive, and tailored education aimed at re-engaging students and supporting their journey towards employment, training, or further education. With locations in both Lewisham and Greenwich, YBS is committed to broadening access to learning and expanding opportunities for young people across London. YBS offers fully recognised and accredited Beauty Therapy and English and Maths Functional Skills courses. Courses run throughout the year and are led by highly qualified and experienced tutors. Additionally, we offer recruitment advice and assistance to all our students. The aim of YBS is to re-engage its students into education and facilitate progression to employment, training, or further education. Admission will be through the referral process outlined in this policy. Referrals may be made at any time throughout the year. YBS operates across two locations with differing capacity limits to ensure a high standard of education and support is maintained. The allocation of placements is managed as follows: Lewisham Borough Location: 30 placements available per session Greenwich Borough Location: 12 placements available per session Placements are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis following the referral process. Where demand exceeds availability, priority will be given based on the criteria outlined in the 'Criteria for Oversubscription' section. Our provision will provide up to 18 hours of education weekly on a part-time basis for students aged 13-19. Read more...

INTRODUCTION Our code of conduct reflects the DFE guidance in particular “Preventing and tackling bullying” DFE 4th July 2017, which provides new additional information about how schools can support children and young people who are being bullied. Staffing and advice for schools (DFE, 2021) which is designed to help employers in all schools with staffing and employment issues, and also to inform their decision making. It also reflects the guidance for keeping children safe in education (DFE, 2021) which states that we at YBS must have regard when carrying out our duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people in our care. Safe Working Practices for the Protection of Students and Staff Y.O.U.R Beauty School CIC (YBS) seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and very best outcomes for students in its care. Our Code of Conduct reflects the DfE guidance, in particular ‘Preventing and Tackling Bullying’ (DfE July 2017), Staffing and Employment Advice for Schools' (DfE 2021) and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (DfE 2022). Read more...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this policy is to provide clear guidance to staff, parents/carers, and students on strategies to prevent, reduce, and respond to bullying. It also covers how we work with both victims and perpetrators. Bullying behaviour directly contradicts our core values of respecting others and the IB Learner traits of being Principled, Caring, Open-Minded, and Balanced. Therefore, firm action will always be taken against incidents of bullying. Bullying in all its forms can cause significant distress, affecting students’ well-being, behaviour, academic, and social development, with long-lasting effects into adulthood. There is no single legal definition of bullying, but it is generally characterised by repeated behaviour intended to harm either physically or emotionally, often rooted in prejudice, and typically involves an imbalance of power. Forms of bullying can include: teasing, social exclusion, physical assault, name-calling, cyberbullying, threatening behaviour, and any form of taunts, graffiti, or gestures targeting race, culture, religion, gender, sexuality, or other characteristics. Child-on-child abuse may also fall under this policy, as detailed in our Safeguarding Policy, where behaviours escalate into unwanted sexual contact or sexually abusive comments. At YBS, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment where bullying is not tolerated. All bullying incidents must be reported immediately. Bullying can occur both during and outside of setting hours, and often takes subtle forms that are difficult for outsiders to perceive. Bullying between YBS students outside of school hours will still be addressed by the setting. Staff will undergo induction training through our Preventing Bullying course, with ongoing support and training throughout the year to ensure sensitivity to the needs of all students, including those on the SEN register and from the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...

Assessment and Internal Verification Assessment and Internal verification are major aspects of quality assurance that relates to day to day delivery and assessment of all qualifications through YBS. Assessment is an on-going process and is supplemented with Internal Verification that ensures that assessment decisions are consistently accurate and at the appropriate standard. The Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) is a key person in ensuring that when certification is claimed for a candidate, it reliably marks the achievement of National Standards. This is a policy which applies to all appropriate VTCT learning programmes that are offered through YBS. Assessment Policy and Procedure An assessment can be of a student’s knowledge, understanding, abilities or skills. The school uses three types of assessment: initial or diagnostic, formative and summative. Initial or Diagnostic assessment determines the preparedness of a student for achieving the learning outcomes of a course or unit. Formative assessment measures a student’s progress towards achieving the learning outcomes of a course or unit. Summative assessment measures the degree to which a student has achieved the learning outcomes of a course or unit. External assessment is a form of assessment in which question papers, assignments and tasks are specified by VTCT, then taken at the centre under specified conditions (including details of supervision and duration). Marking and external moderation judgements are made by VTCT. Read more...

At YBS, we recognise that good attendance is essential for raising student attainment and ensuring that each student has the best educational experience possible. All YBS students are expected to maintain 95% attendance. Regular and punctual attendance is critical to gain the greatest benefits from their education. Read more...

STATEMENT At Y.O.U.R Beauty School CIC (YBS) we want young people to grow and develop academically, socially and personally so that they leave YBS with the ability to proceed into adulthood as confident, qualified individuals with a strong sense of self-discipline, mutual regard for authority, respect for others and are able to establish and maintain positive relationship with others from all walks of life. We want all of our students to go on to lead happy, healthy and successful lives, with a career and continuing drive to be the best that they can be and to always make a positive contribution to their community. At YBS, we aim to ensure that every student reaches their learning potential in a healthy, safe environment through an enjoyable, stimulating and challenging curriculum which responds to individual needs. We operate on a whole school approach to behaviour. This aims to: Promote and improve academic achievement Promote consistent, positive behaviour Minimise disruption in the classroom Reduce and manage bullying Promote leadership and develop a self-regulating community We seek to address poor behaviour through the concerted actions of all students, staff and parents involved within YBS. Prevention of unacceptable behaviour is far better than merely seeking a cure. We have a proactive approach and intervene to reduce the occurrence of poor behaviour rather than being reactive to it. Positive modelling, both verbally and non-verbally, by all YBS staff is key to this. Y.O.U.R Beauty School CIC recognises its legal duties under the Equality Act 2010. Acceptable behaviour will be modelled and reinforced as appropriate for students’ age and level of understanding and SEND need. Read more...

INTRODUCTION Y.O.U.R Beauty School aims to resolve all complaints at the earliest possible stage and is dedicated to ensuring all complaints are managed sympathetically and efficiently. Any complaint or concern will be taken seriously, whether formally or informally, and the appropriate procedures will be implemented. This policy has been created to deal with any complaint against a member of staff, or the school as a whole, relating to any aspects of the school or the provision of facilities or services. Read more... Complaints Form

ETHOS The curriculum at Y.O.U.R Beauty School CIC (YBS) is designed to offer a balanced education that meets the needs of all our students and gives them the skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for their future lives. It ensures that academic success, responsibility and emotional resilience, as well well-being and mental health are key elements that support and promote the development of our young people and promote a positive attitude to learning. Furthermore, the curriculum celebrates individuality, diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of our school community while supporting the students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Read more...

Y.O.U.R Beauty School collects and uses personal information about staff, students, parents and other individuals who come into contact with the school. This information is gathered in order to enable it to provide education and other associated functions. In addition, there may be a legal requirement to collect and use information to ensure that the school complies with its statutory obligations. Schools have a duty to be registered, as Data Controllers, with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) detailing the information held and its use. These details are then available on the ICO’s website. Schools also have a duty to issue a Fair Processing Notice to all students/parents, this summarises the information held on students, why it is held and the other parties to whom it may be passed on. PURPOSE This policy is intended to ensure that personal information is dealt with correctly and securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, and other related legislation. It will apply to information regardless of the way it is collected, used, recorded, stored and destroyed, and irrespective of whether it is held in paper files or electronically. All staff involved with the collection, processing and disclosure of personal data will be aware of their duties and responsibilities by adhering to these guidelines. Read more...

This policy outlines the approach Y.O.U.R Beauty School takes to ensure that students, staff and stakeholders are protected and educated in their use of digital technologies. It is aligned with the latest UK statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the Prevent Strategy, the Ofsted Inspection Framework, and Working Together to Safeguard Children. This document should be read alongside the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Agreements (AUA). AIMS AND SCOPE Y.O.U.R Beauty School recognises the central role that digital technologies play in modern life and education. We are committed to supporting all students and staff in using technology in a safe, responsible and informed way. This policy applies to all members of the school community: students (including post-16 learners), staff, volunteers and parents/carers. Read more...

The objective of this policy is to provide a framework for the school to pursue its Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) under The Equality Act (2010), which brought together over 100 pieces of existing equality legislation, as well as this existing legislation. The duty extends to all protected characteristics as well as any other vulnerable groups. Protected characteristics are: race, disability, sex, age, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and gender reassignment. We are required to have due regard for the need to eliminate discrimination; advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it; foster good relations across all characteristics as well as between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it. The principles of this policy apply to all members of the extended school community - pupils, staff, parents, volunteers and community members. Partners and contractors are also expected to abide by the policy. Read more...

The purpose of this exams policy is: to ensure the planning and management of exams is conducted efficiently and in the best interests of candidates; to ensure the operation of an efficient exams system with clear guidelines for all relevant staff. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the School's exam processes to read, understand and implement this policy. Read more..

AIMS The aims of our first aid policy are to: Ensure the health and safety of all staff, students and visitors Ensure that staff and governors are aware of their responsibilities with regards to health and safety Provide a framework for responding to an incident and recording and reporting the outcomes Read more...

Y.O.U.R Beauty School CIC (YBS) recognises and adheres to The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Risk Assessments: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. We aim to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment for staff, students, and visitors at all times. We accept that we have a responsibility to take all reasonably practicable steps to secure the health and safety of our school community and others using our premises and believe that the prevention of accidents, injury or loss is essential to the efficient operation of our school and is part of the effective education of our students. Read more...

Please Note: We work in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education via our Safeguarding Policy. At Y.O.U.R Beauty School (YBS), our primary responsibility is the care, welfare and safety of all students in our charge. We are committed to keeping students safe by adopting the highest possible standards and taking any reasonable steps to protect students from harm. We are committed to providing all the relevant help and support in order to meet the needs of all the students as soon as any problems emerge. We will protect our students from any form of maltreatment, whether this is within or outside of their home, this includes online, preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development and ensuring that children grow up in circumstances that is consistent with the provision of safe and effective care (Working together to safeguard Children 2024). YBS recognises the responsibilities of all staff in the setting to safeguard children, we encourage a culture in which all staff believe safeguarding to be of the highest importance and understand that their vigilance is critical. All staff, including volunteers and students and service providers, have an active part protecting children from harm, staff are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ as far as safeguarding is concerned. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members should always act in the interest of the child. This Safeguarding Policy applies to all staff and volunteers working at YBS. Read more...

Please Note: We work in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education via our Safeguarding Policy. At Y.O.U.R Beauty School (YBS), our primary responsibility is the care, welfare and safety of all students in our charge. We are committed to keeping students safe by adopting the highest possible standards and taking any reasonable steps to protect students from harm. We are committed to providing all the relevant help and support in order to meet the needs of all the students as soon as any problems emerge. We will protect our students from any form of maltreatment, whether this is within or outside of their home, this includes online, preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development and ensuring that children grow up in circumstances that is consistent with the provision of safe and effective care (Working together to safeguard Children 2024). YBS recognises the responsibilities of all staff in the setting to safeguard children, we encourage a culture in which all staff believe safeguarding to be of the highest importance and understand that their vigilance is critical. All staff, including volunteers and students and service providers, have an active part protecting children from harm, staff are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ as far as safeguarding is concerned. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members should always act in the interest of the child. This Safeguarding Policy applies to all staff and volunteers working at YBS. Read more...

Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society—improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity. At YBS we believe all children have the right and entitlement to be socially included in our setting. Racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination are not acceptable, we value the community and respect each individual, both staff and pupils. We aim to prepare students for living in a diverse society. Ensuring social inclusion is the responsibility of every member of staff, teaching and non-teaching. Read more...

OUR MISSION At Y.O.U.R Beauty School (YBS) we aim to provide the very best education for all students and the highest level of support for our staff to ensure every young person leaves our school with everything they need to reach their full potential. We promise to do everything we can to give young people the very best education that gives them the best opportunity to succeed in life. At our school we want all our students to be outstanding and achieving, this comes down to our commitment to our students. OUR COMMITMENT We are committed to taking positive action in the light of the Equality Act 2010 with regard to the needs of people with protected characteristics. These are age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, religion and belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership. We will continue to make reasonable adjustments to avoid anyone with a protected characteristic being placed at a disadvantage. Read more...

At YBS we promote best practice that establishes consistency in Teaching and Learning in the school. We aim to ensure that all students are provided with high quality learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of achievement and attitude. Teachers are expected to create a secure and friendly environment in which high levels of good behaviour are maintained. Our aim is to enable learners to thrive, enjoy and develop the skills and capacity to work independently and collaboratively making good progress in all aspects of their learning. Read more...

RATIONALE Our uniform policy reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement. All pupils must dress according to the Uniform Policy. By wearing the full school uniform, students at YBS demonstrate visually that they belong to the school community. Their uniform is a symbol of equality, school identity. Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times, both inside and outside of the school premises. EXPECTATIONS Every member of the school community should be clear about the uniform requirements and fully committed to operating within this policy. Every student makes a commitment that when they put on their YBS uniform they will abide by the rules of the school. Every parent/carer has a responsibility to ensure that their child has a full school uniform and wears it correctly each day. We ask that parents/carers support all decisions by the school staff regarding whether or not clothing is appropriate or inappropriate for school. Every member of staff has a responsibility to check students’ uniforms, intervening in the case of any infringement and ensuring that it is rectified YBS UNIFORM Navy blue Tunic, available to order via YBS - (For Health & safety, students must wear a navy blue tunic on the days they have beauty lessons) Plain white or black polo shirt or t-shirt (short or long sleeve) Black trousers, jeans, or tracksuit bottoms (without tears/rips) Black leather shoes or plain black trainers Hijabs, if worn, should be black or white only Read more...