Ingleton Middle School

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Code of Conduct

The school seeks to establish a secure environment in which young people can thrive and develop.  It encourages pupils to discover the pleasures of learning and to enjoy success.  To do this, pupils need to learn self-discipline and self-motivation.  Enthusiasm for their work is encouraged, as is the responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.

Pupils should be responsible and respectful towards their peers and any adult in the school.  They should show consideration for others

• peers - all pupils in the school and any visiting youngsters.
• adults - all staff including teachers, administrative staff, supply teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, canteen staff and any visitor to the school.

All adults in the school are aware of the code of conduct and will refer pupils who break the code to their form teachers in the first instance.  It is impossible to list all types of unacceptable behaviour, but examples would be:

• bullying of any description
• rudeness/cheekiness
• disobedience
• misuse/abuse of personal or school equipment or the fabric of the building
• disruptive behaviour of any kind in class
• use of bad language
• refusal to co-operate

Using School Transport

Expectations

• Travel only on the designated coach indicated on their pass and only board and leave the coach at the bus stop indicated on their pass.
• Treat the coach driver with respect and speak to him or her politely.
• Not distract the driver in any way whilst he or she is driving.
• Remain in their seats, with their seat belts fastened throughout the journey and not unfasten belts until the coach is stationary.
• Behave responsibly and not cause any damage to the coach.
• Not consume food or drink on the coach or leave litter.

Sanctions

• Any misbehaviour will be reported to the Deputy Head who will impose sanctions.
• Severe or repeated misconduct could result in the pupil(s) involved having their pass withdrawn which will necessitate parents taking on responsibility for transport to and from school.

Items not allowed in school

For safety and security reasons, certain items are not allowed in school.

• Any item deemed to be dangerous by staff e.g. laser pens, any form of weapon.
• Sweets and chewing gum.
• Mobile phones.
• Personal CD players, computer games.
• Items of great value. (If large amounts of money or an item of value has to be brought into school, it should be handed in to the office).

Behaviour in class

Pupils are expected to arrive in class on time, with all the necessary equipment and ready to learn. 

Unless instructed to do otherwise, pupils should line up quietly outside the classroom until they are told to enter. 

Pupils should be sufficiently well organised not to need to leave the room during the lesson.  Permission to do so will be given in certain circumstances at the discretion of the teacher. 

Sanctions will apply for pupils who are disruptive or behave in an inappropriate manner, thus jeopardising their own or other pupils' chances of making progress.

Homework

Homework should be completed by the given time and handed in as requested.  If a pupil does not understand something, they must see the member of staff concerned well before the handing-in time for an explanation.

If a pupil does not hand in their homework on time and has no explanatory note from his/her parents then it will be assumed that the homework has not been done and the pupil will do their work in detention.  A record is kept of pupils who have to do homework in detention. 

Parents could also assist us by signing the school planner each week in acknowledgement of their awareness of homework being undertaken

Moving around school, breaks and lunchtimes

Pupils are expected to move around the school in a civilised manner, treating their peers and any adult with respect.

Members of the teaching staff are on duty before, after school, and during break times.  Members of the leadership team and lunchtime supervisors are on duty at lunchtimes.  

Pupils will be told whether they should go outside, stay inside or if they have the choice.  When outside they should stay in the areas defined for their year group.  When inside they should find something quiet to do e.g. homework or board game, in their own classrooms.

At lunchtime, pupils should line up sensibly at the appropriate time and should walk round to the canteen when asked to do so.  Having chosen a seat, they should remain there for the duration of the meal unless asked to move by an adult.  A record is kept of lunchtime incidents.

Sanctions for breaking the code of conduct could include

• verbal reprimand
• isolation of pupil concerned within class
• removal from class, to stand outside room for a short time
• removal from class to go and work in another class
• loss of time during break/lunchtime
• incident specific sanction
• a written imposition (differentiated) or a letter of apology countersigned by a parent.

Incidents and sanctions given will be reported to the form teacher. A record of the incident and sanctions will be kept. According to the severity/frequency of the incident, the matter could then be taken up by the 'head of year', the deputy head or ultimately the head.

All incidents of misbehaviour will be recorded.

Parents will be informed in the event of serious misdemeanour or frequent misbehaviour.  If there is persistent poor behaviour this could lead to pupils being removed from school visits.

Very serious misdemeanours could result in the pupil concerned being excluded from the school, short term or permanently.

Pupils are also expected to adhere to the school rules when on educational visits or engaged in special activities.  Sanctions for misdeeds will depend on the situation and the incident.  Serious misconduct could result in parents being contacted to collect their child and take them  home and/or exclusion from future visits or other activities.

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