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Behaviour
Policy (top)
Our expectation
is that all members of the School will demonstrate;
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Behaviour which is RESPONSIBLE AND CARING towards everyone
both within and outside the school community.
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Behaviour in lessons which helps to create a happy environment
enables people to work independently and co-operatively,
helps develop a spirit of enquiry and independence of
thought and creates a WORKING ATMOSPHERE which helps towards
the promotion of academic excellence.
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Behaviour during non lesson times which contributes to
an ORDERLY ATMOSPHERE
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Behaviour which contributes towards the SAFETY OF PEOPLE.
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Behaviour which contributes towards the CARE OF PROPERTY.
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Behaviour which contributes towards the PROTECTION OF
HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Our rules are
designed to help towards the promotion of this high standard
of behaviour.
Rules
Working
Atmosphere
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Prompt arrival at school and in lessons is required. Work
must be completed by deadlines set. It must be handed
in on time.
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School uniform should be worn and should be worn in accordance
with the uniform regulations.
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Behaviour in lessons must contribute to a working atmosphere
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Orderly
Atmosphere
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There should be silence on the way to assembly.
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Running in the school building is not allowed. Keep to
the left on stairs and corridors where possible.
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Thoroughfares should be kept clear.
Care of
Property
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Property, both personal and that of the School, must be
used in a responsible way and only be left in appropriate
places. There will be a charge for loss or damage to school
property.
Protection
of Health and the Environment
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All areas of the school premises must be kept tidy. Litter
must be put in the bins provided.
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Food must be consumed in the dining room or in the case
of break time snacks, outside the building.
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Radios, personal stereos and cassette players, or other
electrical appliances of any type, must not be brought
into school.
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Bullying - any form of bullying is unacceptable.
Guidelines
and Codes of behaviour
Your child's Form
Teacher will explain what we consider appropriate behaviour
in specific situations, including walking in and out of
school, when in the Library, during the lunch period and
when moving between school buildings.
Certain subjects,
such as Science, Design Technology, Art and Sport have particular
codes of behaviour which outline particular expectations
of pupils when they are working in these areas. The subject
staff will discuss these with their classes.
Formal
and Informal rewards and sanctions
The school has a
system of rewards and sanctions which seeks to reward very
good work or behaviour and challenge inappropriate behaviour
or the breaking of school rules.
Rewards
For very good work
or behaviour the following rewards are given;
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verbal praise or thanks from staff
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praise written in homework book
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teacher seeks out parents to share success
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a Form Teacher's reward sticker
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Head Teacher or Principal gives praise / award / certificate
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public praise before the whole school in assembly
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merit badge awarded in assembly
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annual prize giving
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position of responsibility in Form, House or School
Sanctions
For inappropriate
behaviour or the breaking of a school rule the following
sanctions are used;
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verbal reprimand by staff
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behaviour reported to Form Teacher/ Head Teacher / Principal
leading to informal discussion and reprimand
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extra work set / offending items confiscated / told to
stand or sit elsewhere/ task set e.g. tidying, clearing
equipment
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parents contacted
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detention at lunchtime / after school
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removal of privileges
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fine or payment for loss or damaged property
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suspension
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expulsion
ANTI-BULLYING
POLICY (top)
The
School Behaviour Policy sets out the standards of responsible
and caring behaviour expected towards everyone both within
and outside the school community. We seek to create an environment
in which all children feel safe and where incidents of bullying
are reported to staff so they can be dealt with immediately.
What
is bullying?
It is
the wilful conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten
someone. It takes various forms:
physical
bullying
sexist
behaviour
racist
behaviour
verbal
intimidation
ostracism
We
aim to
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involve staff and students, and parents where appropriate,
in creating a climate where bullying behaviours are not
accepted.
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use the PSE curriculum and other curricula as appropriate
as a means of educating pupils to our expectations.
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ensure that staff are available to help students throughout
the school day.
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give help and ongo ing support to pupils who are being
bullied.
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ensure that the School is patrolled at break and lunchtime.
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use peer pressure against bullying behaviour.
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make the unacceptable nature of the behaviour and the
consequences of any repetition clear to the bully and,
if appropriate, to parents.
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help and give support to bullies to change their behaviour.
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seek the involvement of outside professional agencies
if necessary
Action
Staff
look out for early signs of the distress that may be caused
by bullying e.g.
deterioration
of work
spurious
illness
isolation
or the desire to remain with adults
erratic
attendance
Individuals
are encouraged
not to tolerate
being bullied themselves and not to tolerate other people
being bullied
to
seek staff help immediately if any form of bullying behaviour
is causing
distress
to
report bullying to their Form Teacher or any other member
of staff.
not
to be afraid to report incidents
not
to put up with bullies in their group of friends
Strategies
Members
of staff deal with any bullying they observe by explaining
why it is unacceptable and appealing to reason and good
sense. Incidents are reported to the Form Teacher and the
Head Teacher .
Policy for
Child Protection (top)
The School recognises
its legal duty to work with other agencies in protecting
students from harm and responding to abuse.
The staff seek to
adopt an open and accepting attitude towards pupils as part
of their responsibility for pastoral care. Staff hope that
parents and pupils will feel free to talk about any concerns
and will see School as a safe place if there are any difficulties
at home. Pupils' worries and fears will be taken seriously
if they seek help from a member of staff. However, staff
cannot guarantee confidentiality if concerns are such that
referral must be made to the appropriate agencies in order
to safeguard a pupil's welfare.
Staff, who observe
injuries which appear to be non-accidental, or who are told
anything significant by a pupil, will report their concerns
to the Head Teacher and the designated teacher. If there
is significant concern about any pupil, which may indicate
physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or neglect,
we are required to discuss it with agencies responsible
for Child Protection. School staff do not, however, carry
out investigations, nor decide whether a pupil has been
abused. This is a matter for the specialist agencies.
Pupil protection
issues will be addressed through the curriculum as appropriate,
especially in Personal, Social and Health Education.
Parents can feel
confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure
that all staff appointed are suitable to work with pupils.
Procedures also apply to voluntary helpers, non-teaching
staff etc. if they have substantial unsupervised contact
with pupils.
If it is necessary
to use physical force to protect a pupil from injury, to
prevent a pupil from harming others, or if any pupil is
injured accidentally, parents will be informed. Pupils will
not be punished within School by any form of hitting, slapping
or shaking or other degrading treatment. Any complaints
about staff behaviour may be made to the Head Teacher or
Principal. All those involved will be entitled to a fair
hearing, both pupils and staff. Complaints which raise Child
Protection issues will be reported by the School under local
inter agency procedures.
STATEMENT
ON RELIGIOUS BELIEFS (top)
Although broadly Christian in character, the School's curriculum
supports those of other faiths. We currently have pupils
from the Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities.
Our assemblies provide opportunities for reflection on moral
and spiritual values common to all.
The school provides
a vegetarian meal to meet pupil's dietary requirements and
the school acknowledges that the observance of religious
festivals is important.
We seek to promote
a harmonious atmosphere in school, springing from mutual
respect and an understanding of the diversity of our school
community.
Statement
on Sex Education (top)
Health education
is part of the PHSE curriculum from the earliest years and
our pupils are encouraged to develop positive and caring
attitudes to themselves and others.
We are concerned
in this school that sex education should be delivered in
such a manner as to encourage pupils to have due regard
to moral considerations and the value of family life. Although
education relating to adolescence and human reproduction
is only offered to the most senior pupils, the school encourages
pupils to develop an understanding that they are in charge
of and responsible for their own bodies. We aim to promote
positive self-images and the acquisition of skills and
attitudes
which will allow pupils to manage their relationships in
adolescence and adult life, in a responsible and healthy
manner.
Parents will always
be consulted before Upper School pupils begin their sex
education programme and parents will be asked to give their
consent for their child to receive this very important aspect
of education.
Teachers will
always respond honestly but sensitively and in an age appropriate
way, to direct questions asked by pupils.
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