Official source
Source domain: tta-ercep.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
Always confirm details on the official source before acting.
What this means
This document is a school “Disciplinary Policy” for The Training Academy (TTA). It sets out principles of fair, corrective discipline (not punitive fear), explains how disciplinary measures may be applied, and describes a staged process for minor (Level 1) and more serious offences (Levels 2–4), including possible suspensions and expulsion. It also outlines when and how parents are informed, the role of the Principal and Disciplinary Committee, and procedures for Disciplinary Inquiries/Hearings, including notice requirements and documentation steps.
Facts
Places
Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- Organisation: The Training Academy (TTA) Disciplinary Policy
- Principles: fair discipline, consistent and equitable application; corrective action may be informal or formal
- Disciplinary measures list includes: counselling, verbal reprimand, written punishment, apologies, break/formal/Saturday detention, community service, parent contact/interview, withdrawal of privileges/awards, disciplinary inquiry/hearing, suspension, expulsion
- Discipline progression: appropriate to offence; repeated offences lead to progressively more severe action; serious first incident may justify expulsion
- Level 1 offences handled by educator in classroom; repeat Level 1 referred to Principal; Formal Detention (Friday) for repeat offenders; non-attendance extends detention time
- Level 2 offences: referred to Principal; includes repeated Level 1, major insolence, plagiarism, vandalism/damage, truancy, disregard for teacher punishment, major academic diligence issues; possible actions include detention (Friday), parent contact, daily report, final warning letter, Saturday detention, community service
- Level 2 formal detentions not completed (more than three) may be referred to Disciplinary Committee for inquiry
- Level 3 offences: referred to Principal then Disciplinary Committee for Disciplinary Inquiry; includes repeated Level 2, insubordination, bullying/initiation, victimisation, exam cheating, smoking 1st offence, fighting, racism, bringing school into disrepute, repeated formal/Saturday detentions, false information/falsifying documents, serious threats/disruption, conspiracy to disrupt, defaming staff/pupil, distributing exam material, fraud/forgery
- Level 4 offences: referred to Principal then Disciplinary Committee for inquiry/hearing; includes repeated Level 3, criminal offences, prohibited substances (drugs), alcohol products, weapons/dangerous items, smoking 2nd offence, major Level 3 offence; possible outcomes include suspension/expulsion
- Parents informed in writing in specified circumstances (continued minor rule infringements, serious misconduct, suspension for investigation, suspension pending disciplinary hearing)
- Suspension letter from Principal to both parents requesting interview; interview may be postponed to complete investigations
- Natural justice applies prior to expulsion
- Disciplinary Committee composition: chairperson (senior staff/suitably qualified person), relevant staff member, learner-chosen supportive person (if appropriate), other person at chair discretion; no legal representative unless both school and parents agree
- Disciplinary Inquiries/Hearings: Level 3 (DI) and Level 4 (DI or DH); investigation includes signed/dated statements from staff/witnesses and accused learner(s); parents/guardian notified no later than 24 hours after incident; hearing notification at least two working days’ notice and in writing
- The Training Academy (TTA)
- Principal
- Educators/teachers
- Disciplinary Committee (DC)
- Disciplinary Inquiry (DI)
- Disciplinary Hearing (DH)
- Disciplinary Committee Chairperson
- School Counsellor
- Parents/guardian
- Accused learner(s)
- Victims
- Disciplinary Committee members (as described)