BEHAVIOUR POLICY

The purpose of this policy is to specify what behaviour and attitudes are expected in school. The school values excellence, which is embraced by high quality teaching and learning.

All members of the school community have a responsibility to ensure there is a consistent approach to behaviour issues.

Behaviour expected of pupils

1. In lessons
A lesson is a ‘community situation’. Unsatisfactory behaviour is any behaviour which interferes negatively with teaching and learning. The school values and code of conduct should be followed:
• always show respect for others
- by listening
- by supporting/ encouraging/ praising/ being courteous
- for work/ teaching resources/ the environment
- in dress (general and specialist)
• take personal responsibility for one’s own learning – including keeping on task in lessons, as well as making adequate preparation and completing subsequent follow-up work
• take responsibility for catching up on work missed following any absence
• know that disruption of lessons is not tolerated – pupils may be asked to leave or be withdrawn from a lesson, whilst an IEP or PSP is produced
• arrive on time for lessons with the correct equipment
• take good care of textbooks and other school equipment
• ensure that mobile phones are switched off during the school day
• Arriving late for three or more lessons in any week will result in an after school detention on a Friday (4-5pm) and a letter home

2. Homework
• Always attempt to complete homework on time/as required
• inform staff, as soon as possible, if there are any problems with homework
• be encouraged to negotiate with staff after an absence
• know that good work should always be rewarded in accordance with the Rewards and Penalties policy
• know that unacceptable work will always be returned to be re-submitted by an agreed date

• in the case of work not handed in on time:
- a late mark will be given (L)
- the deadline may be re-negotiated/a detention may be given
- any late work may not be assessed and may be recorded as not-marked (NM) and a letter will be sent home to inform parents of this
- further sanctions may follow for regular offenders eg three or more late homeworks in any week will result in an after school detention on a Friday (4-5 pm) and a letter home

3. Uniform
Uniform is worn to reflect a sense of pride and belonging.
• There is a uniform list with which students should comply (and this includes sixth form).
Please click here for the uniform list for Year 7-11.
Please click here for the uniform list for Year 12-13.
• A laminated copy of the uniform list is displayed in all form rooms and is also available on the school website or from the school office
• Students are given a verbal warning if uniform rules are not adhered to; a letter is sent home or a phone call made to parents if a further offence occurs; and if the problem still persists, parents are asked to collect their daughter from school
• Jewellery – details can be found on the uniform list. If the rules are not followed then one verbal warning is given, followed by confiscation of the item/s for at least a half term.

4. Out of lessons
We expect both a positive, caring attitude and positive, caring actions towards all people. These will be characterised by showing respect to all people and the environment, whether within school or outside school.
• Pupils must go into assemblies in silence and then leave in a quiet and ordered manner
• Pupils must move in a sensible and calm manner between lessons and around the school premises

Policy revised March 2007

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