School 2

These are the polices for the other school i work in. As you can see some of them are different to the other polices. it simply depends on the schools and what they feel is important to them, there ethics.


Policies
♦ Attendance
♦ Behaviour
♦ Community
♦ Cohesion (Federation)
♦ Creative Arts
♦ Design & Technology
♦ Drug Education
♦ E-safety
♦ English
♦ Early Years
♦ Outdoors
♦ Extended Schools
♦ Gifted & Talented
♦ Homework Procedures
♦ Inclusion
♦ Internet
♦ Marking
♦ Symbols
♦ Mathematics
♦ Modern Foreign Languages
♦ Music
♦ Packed Lunch
♦ Parent Partnership
♦ PE
♦ Sex & Relationship Education
♦ Science
♦ Transition
♦ Foundation Stage to Year 1
♦ Visitor Behaviour Policy
♦ Volunteer
♦ Work Experience
♦ Complaints Procedures

The **** is organised on the basis of a partnership between parents and teachers.  This co-operation really helps to provide for the best in terms of your child’s education and well being.  Regular contact between home and school will ensure that any problems will usually be sorted out easily and quickly.

 

Mission Statement

 

We aim to promote the highest possible levels of achievement for all members of the school community, valuing all learners equally and developing within them an enthusiasm for learning and a desire for personal excellence.

 

We seek to do this by LEARN together and the 6 Golden Rules

 

Listen                          )

Enjoy                          )

Achieve                    )   Together

Respect                     )

Nurture                      )

 

The 6 Golden Rules are:

 

Do be kind and helpful	Do not hurt other people’s feelings
Do be gentle	Do not hurt any body
Do look after property	Do not waste or damage things
Do listen to people and show respect	Do not interrupt or be rude
Do work hard	Do not waste yours or other people’s time
Do be honest	Do not cover up the truth

 

Teachers have a right to teach and children have a right to learn.

 

 

All school staff, parents/volunteers are valued members of the school community. Everyone is expected to set and maintain the highest standards for their own performance, to work as part of a team and to be an excellent role model for our pupils.

All school staff, parents/volunteers should:

·         place the safety and welfare of pupils above all other considerations

·         treat all members of the school community, including pupils, parents, colleagues and governors with consideration and respect

·         adhere to the principles and procedures contained in the policies in our safeguarding portfolio and in teaching and learning policies

·         treat each pupil as an individual and make adjustments to meet individual need

·         demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to non-discriminatory practice

·         recognise the power imbalances between pupils and staff, and different levels of seniority of staff and ensure that power and authority are never misused

·         understand that school staff are in a position of trust and that sexual relationships with a pupil, even over the age of 16, may be an offence

·         be alert to, and report appropriately, any behaviour that may indicate that a pupil is at risk of harm

·         encourage all pupils to reach their full potential

·         never condone inappropriate behaviour by pupils or staff

·         take responsibility for their own continuing professional development

·         refrain from any action that would bring the school into disrepute

·         value themselves and seek appropriate support for any issue that may have an adverse effect on their professional practice.

 Examples of good practice and poor practice

To meet and maintain our responsibilities towards pupils, we need to agree standards of good practice.

Good practice includes:

·         treating all pupils with respect

·         setting a good example by conducting ourselves appropriately

·         involving pupils in decisions that affect them

·         encouraging positive and safe behaviour among pupils

·         being a good listener

·         being alert to changes in pupils’ behaviour

·         recognising that difficult behaviour may be an indicator of abuse

·         reading and understanding the school’s child protection policy and guidance documents on wider safeguarding issues, for example bullying, physical contact and information-sharing

·         asking the pupil’s permission before doing anything for them of a physical nature, such as assisting with dressing, physical support during PE or administering first aid

·         maintaining appropriate standards of conversation and interaction with and between pupils and avoiding the use of sexualised or derogatory language

·         being aware that the personal and family circumstances and lifestyles of some pupils lead to an increased risk of abuse.

Poor practice – you should avoid:

·         any type of force that falls outside the guidelines for reasonable force

·         any form of corporal punishment. This includes slapping, hitting or throwing something at a pupil

·         using humiliation, sarcasm or bullying as a form of control

·         using, or allowing pupils to use, sexual jokes or innuendo or engaging in sexual bullying or provocative games

·         inviting or allowing pupils to visit you at home

·         touching a pupil or behaving towards a pupil in a way that distresses them or would be considered inappropriate if observed

·         offering or deliberately allowing pupils access to alcohol, cigarettes, controlled substances or pornographic material

·         treating a pupil less favourably because of their ability or disability, race, religion, culture or sexuality.

·         transporting pupils in your car, unless your line manager has agreed this

·         working on a one-to-one basis with a pupil without the necessary risk assessment being in place

·         engaging in email, text messaging or online chat with a pupil unless your line manager has agreed the circumstances

·         abusing your position of trust. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (paragraphs 16-19) makes it an offence for a person over the age of 18 to have a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 18, where that person is in a position of trust, even if the relationship is consensual. This means that any sexual activity between a member of the school staff and a pupil aged under 18 may be a criminal offence, even if that pupil is over the age of consent.

 

The conduct of teachers and school staff, parents/volunteers should be beyond reproach but you will sometimes find there are ‘grey areas’ that do not fall neatly into ‘good practice’ or ‘poor practice’.  In these circumstances you should first refer to any relevant guidance or policies in the school.

Second, consider these questions:

·         Would I do this/say this/ treat this pupil in this way if we were being observed?

·         Would I be happy if someone did this/said this/ treated my own child in this way?

·         Would I be concerned if I observed a colleague behave in this way?

·         If challenged, can I explain my behaviour in terms of my professional duties?

 

Third, if you are unsure how to manage a situation, ask your line manager. If you believe you have behaved in a way that could be questioned, report it to your line manager straight away and offer an explanation. Do not let a small incident turn into a crisis.