STUDY (EXAM) LEAVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
2120 (WITNEY) SQUADRON
AND
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Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................... 3
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Background .............................................................................................................. 3
Study leave ............................................................................................................... 3
Alternative study arrangements .............................................................................. 3
Return to Squadron following study leave ............................................................. 3
Agreement terms and conditions ................................................... 4
Acceptance ...................................................................................... 4
Record of Revisions ........................................................................ 5
Terminology ..................................................................................... 5
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Introduction
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Background
The GCSE and A-Level examinations are a critical step in a young person’s education. Balancing
the pressure of academic work with attendance at Air Cadets in the months that lead up to the
GCSEs and A-Levels has been identified as one of the main reasons cadets leave at this point in
their lives. Consequently, I am directing the Squadron to offer its cadets a minimum 4 month leave
of absence in the period immediately prior to GCSE and A-Level exams.
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Study leave
Study leave is available to Cadets during their GCSE and A-Level exam periods. This leave period
is to in no way affect the cadet’s opportunity to be both promoted and afforded other opportunities
such as flying, gliding, shooting and camps, if affected cadets observe the following condition.
To be consistently fair through this peiod, each cadet has to attend a minimum of one parade night
per month. For the cadet this is an option they can choose or not. Cadets that choose not to attend
once per month or fail to attend their pre-arranged session without valid reason will have their
progress paused and may have opportunities withheld during their study leave.
Cadets must inform Sqn COs of their intentions in advance.
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Alternative study arrangements
Cadets not wishing to take study leave may wish to pause their cadet academic studies in order to
concentrate on school studies. In order to permit such study without forcing the Cadet to remain at
home, private study sessions may be possible at the Squadron Headquarters.
Cadets wishing to study on Squadron are to discuss their requirements with the Officer
Commanding and Training Officer in the first instance.
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Return to Squadron following study leave
On return to Squadron, Cadets will undertake a return programme focused on leadership,
identifying courses now available to the cadet i.e. Gold DofE, MOI course, FA Course, Range
Coaching Course etc. A bespoke return programme may be written by the Training Officer in
conjunction with the affected Cadet, depending on their current achievements and future
aspirations.
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Agreement terms and conditions
2120 (Witney) Squadron enters into a Study Leave agreement with Click here to enter text. for
an initial period of 4 months effective from Tuesday 19th January 2016 and expiring on Tuesday
17th May 2016.
During this period, Click here to enter text. shall attend one session per month (as per para 1.2)
on the following dates:
Session 1: _________________________
Session 2: _________________________
Session 3: _________________________
Session 4: _________________________
Should it not be possible to attend on the notified session, Click here to enter text. commits to
inform the Squadron Officer Commanding and Training Officer not less than 48 hours before the
event. Failure to inform the Squadron will result in individual progress on Squadron being ‘paused’
temporarily.
Should an extended leave period be required, this is to be discussed with Squadron personnel no
later than Session 4 for review and revised agreement.
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Acceptance
I, Click here to enter text., have read and understood the conditions of this Study (Exam) Leave
agreement with 2120 (Witney) Squadron, and confirm that I will undertake the requirements laid
herein. I further understand that Study (Exam) Leave does not affect my progress or ability to
participate in weekend training sessions on condition that I adhere to the stated requirements, and
that non-adherance may result in my progress being ‘paused’.
We, 2120 (Witney) Squadron, commit to supporting Click here to enter text., through his/her
Study (Exam) Leave as per this agreement, continue to provide pastoral support and training
opportunities and review as required with the name cadet (or parents if under 18).
Cadet or Parent (if cadet is U18):
2120 Squadron Representative:
Signed: ______________________________
Signed: ______________________________
Date: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Name: Click here to enter text.
Name: Flight Lieutenant M C Caffrey _______
Post: Officer Commanding, 2120 Squadron__
On signing, both parties (plus parents) are to receive a copy of this agreement, with the original
held on the personnel file of the affected Cadet.
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Record of Revisions
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Name
Flt Lt Caffrey
Flt Lt Caffrey
Record of Revisions
Terminology
If you have a query concerning the implementation and updating of this document, please contact
the document Owner in the first instance.
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