Our Code of Behaviour - statement of behaviour principles

Value the fact that you have, and everyone else has, a particular contribution to make and that everyone’s contribution is worthwhile;

• Take responsibility for your own organisation and behaviour;
• Respect everyone’s right to learn;
• Work hard to achieve your highest standard in all lessons;
• Recognise and make the most of the opportunities that are offered to you;
• Treat others as you would wish to be treated;
• Show consideration for all members of the school community;
• Respect and value differences between people. Recognise that there are different cultures and beliefs and be tolerant of them;
• Value your own and other people’s property and care for the school environment;
• Behave at all times, both in and out of school, in a way which brings credit to our
• community.

This code of behaviour rules out bullying, unkindness, stealing or damage to property in our school. All of us – pupils, parents, teachers and governors – will show our disapproval of such acts and will work together to stop them happening.

Statement on Bullying                                                                             

This school considers that bullying is a serious threat to the happiness of the school community. We recognise that bullying can take many forms such as ‘name calling’, physical force, ‘ganging up’ and ‘sending to Coventry’.

Such actions are against our Code of Behaviour. We will, therefore:

• take all reports about bullying seriously;
• discuss the incident with everyone involved, saying why it is unacceptable to us and   involve Form Tutors, Heads of Year, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher as appropriate;
• follow the disciplinary procedures for anti-social behaviour if discussion does not work and involve parents at the appropriate time.

Each term, a discussion with pupils takes place to help them understand this Code of Behaviour.

Our Personal, Social and Health Education Programme contains modules of work which allow pupils to discuss topics connected with bullying.

Other discussions also reflect and support this statement.

YOUNG CARERS

We are currently working towards the ‘Young Carers’ standard and are going for Gold! This is a national initiative and we are working alongside Central Bedfordshire Council.

We hope this initiative will raise awareness of young carers in education and be helpful to pupils and parents/carers.

Watch this space for updates.

Useful Contacts for Carers In Bedfordshire

Telephone number – 0300 300 1919  

Website - www.carersinbeds.org.uk

School policies relating to Pastoral Care are available to view under 'About Us' - 'Policies'.  If you would like a hard copy of any of our policies please contact the School Office.