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Code of Conduct

At Bishop Barrington we want everyone to achieve their own personal best and to help others achieve theirs. We also want everyone to feel valued, secure and confident.

Our code of conduct sets out the high standards of behaviour we need to help us do this. It outlines the simple rules we expect students to follow; the rewards with which we celebrate success, and the consequences which may arise if these rules are broken.

Rules

• Attend school regularly
• Be on time for registration and lessons
• Wear full school uniform
• Bring all necessary equipment
• Treat everyone who works in or visits the school with respect and consideration
• Behave sensibly at all times.
• Keep the school, and everything in it, clean and tidy
• Be a good ambassador for the school in the community

Within lessons

• Follow the classroom expectations and always try your best

Around School

• Move quietly and sensibly, keeping to the left on stairs and corridors .
• Do not chew anywhere on the premises.
• Only eat or drink in the dining room or yard, and put all rubbish in bins.
• Keep mobile phones switched off, except during breaks or lunchtimes.

The Law

Any activity which is against the law is also completely unacceptable in school. This includes

• Racist, sexist, threatening or bullying behaviour.
• Physical violence and carrying offensive weapons
• Theft
• Vandalism and maliciously setting off the fire alarm
• Smoking; taking or selling drugs; drinking alcohol

Rewards

• Praise
• Commendations
• Entry in the book of excellence
• Awards, certificates and letters home
• Prize draws
• End of term awards trips

Consequences

• Warnings
• Extra work
• Break, lunch time and after school detentions
• Reports
• Withdrawal of privileges
• Isolation
• Exclusion

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