Students are on first name basis with staff, and do not have to wear school uniform. Emails are sent each day to parents (or the appropriate contact) when a student either misses a class, is late or has not completed their homework on that day. Students are expected to complete any outstanding work in supervised conditions and parents receive full, written reports every half term to keep them up to date with progress. In addition, mini-mock examinations based on past paper exam questions take place in the penultimate week of every half term; these are designed as a means of helping students track their progress in each subject throughout the year. After the Easter break, students will sit a full set of mock examinations in each subject in preparation for their summer exams. There are two opportunities per academic year for parents to meet with tutors to discuss their child’s performance at an informal evening event.