By
accepting a place at the School, parents and children automatically agree to
abide by the rules and regulations contained in other sections of this hand
book.
Parents and children are also expected to enter into the spirit of
the following contracts of behaviour and conduct summarised below.
Similarly, we would expect the same respect to be shown by all staff at the
School towards children and parents.
This is regarded as an important part
of School life and one that we can all emphasise and refer to constantly.
1.2.1 Pupils’ Charter
Pupils have the right to:-
-Enjoy their School life in peace and safety
-Act
as an individual and have the right to take pride in themselves for being
different
-Fulfil their potential without being hindered by others
-Have the right to tell an adult if someone is making them unhappy
-Not
tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind
Pupils
must undertake :-
-To be tolerant of others regardless of race, religion
culture or disabilities
-To be kind and considerate to others and to make
new members of the School welcome.
-To always do their work to the best of
their ability
-To show respect for other people’s property and
possessions
-To respect School property, buildings and surroundings
1.2.2 Pupil Behaviour and
Conduct Code
The following code has been developed to enable
the smooth running of the School. If all pupils follow it, more time can be
spent on important matters in the classroom - teaching and learning.
1. Always be in the place that you are supposed to be.
Moving around the School unsupervised is not allowed especially during break
times.
2. Make sure that you look smart at all times. Ensure that
shirts and ties are tucked in, top buttons done up and ties knotted correctly.
Parents pay a lot for School uniform and it must be treated with respect.
3. Always behave correctly in classrooms. Wait quietly for the class to
start and do not talk unless requested to do so. When told to sit down, do so
in silence. Listen to the teacher or anyone else addressing the class. Always
work quietly and attentively.
4. Always address adults correctly. All
adults are to be addressed as Mr, Mrs or Miss at all times. Answering back in
an unacceptable manner is regarded as being serious misconduct regardless of
circumstances.
5. Always move around the School with the minimum of
noise.
6. Stand up and be silent if an adult enters the room.
7. Make sure that you record homework in your diary. If no homework is set
write ‘None Set’.
8. Use play times properly. Games played
during break time must be appropriate and you must consider the safety of
others at all times. Break times are also the correct time to use toilets.
9. Meal times are to be spent in silence. Pupils must not move around the
dining area until directed to do so.
10. Be on my best behaviour at
all times including the journey to and from School and during any School visit
or function.
It is important for the well being and
reputation of the School that these guidelines be followed.
Pupils
have a right to expect that their co-operation will be acknowledged and
rewarded in an appropriate manner. Any pupil who breaks the spirit of the code
must expect to be reprimanded by any member of staff or where necessary also a
senior member of staff.
Sanctions will include being kept in during break
times to do extra work, lines or detention.
Persistent misbehaviour will
follow the procedures in the ‘Sanctions and Rewards’ section in the
School Regulations section 1.1
1.2.3
School, Parent Contract
This is a contract between the School
and parents. In order for a pupil to succeed we will work together as follows:-
Parents
We will support our children,
encourage them to do their best and support the School by observing all the
relevant School policies:
By making sure that children attend as regularly as
possible and do not arrive unavoidably late. We will not arrange holidays
outside of normal School breaks. We will collect our children promptly after
School has finished.
By making sure our children are smartly turned
out in the correct uniform.
By providing suitable conditions at home
for doing homework, by checking it is done and by signing the appropriate
records when requested.
By working with the School to maintain good
standards of work and behaviour especially by discussing School reports with
children and attending all parents’ meetings.
By supporting the
School in explaining to their children the importance of abiding by the School
Rules, Pupil Contract and Behaviour Code.
Supporting the School by
ensuring that their children’s behaviour is worthy of a place at Beechwood
School at all times both in and out of uniform.
By quickly informing
the School of any problems or difficulties concerning their children.
By immediately informing the School of any change of address or circumstances
which may affect the smooth administration of the School.
By ensuring
that fees are paid on time.
Being good neighbours by taking note of the
School’s policy on parking outside the School.
The School
We will help our pupils, parents and Staff to succeed:-
By providing appropriate lessons, equipment and materials.
By
setting suitable work for School and home and by marking it regularly.
By
making sure the School is a safe and happy place to work in.
By providing
regular reporting of progress or of problems.
By providing personal advice
and help where necessary.
By providing help and advice with regard to the
selection of secondary schools and their entrance requirements.
To respond
to any questions or queries immediately or within as short a time interval as
possible.
By providing regular training and development for all staff.
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