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Thurstable School Behaviour Policy
At Thurstable we aim to provide a school environment which is welcoming and supportive and to create a caring, working atmosphere which will enable students to reach their full potential intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Thurstable recognises the importance of the individual, values all its students equally and strives to ensure that they have the opportunity to experience success.
To underpin the success of our pupils we not only have high expectations of all our students, both academically and socially, but also encourage co-operation, mutual respect and sensitivity towards others through positive, professional relationships between staff and pupils.
At Thurstable we believe everyone has the following rights:-
- the right to be safe
- the right to learn and teach
- the right to be treated with respect.
When the behaviour of a pupil denies others their basic rights, there will be a consequence which will usually take the form of a sanction.
Rewards and Sanctions
We consider praise and rewards as vital within school as a means of recognizing the positive achievement and efforts of the pupils. It is also important to emphasise that the attention of our school should not be limited solely to those whose academic work is outstanding. Pupils who demonstrate a positive attitude to the school community will also be considered praiseworthy, since they personify a positive ethos.
When the behaviour of a pupil denies others their basic rights, there will be a consequence. This consequence will usually take the form of a sanction, for example a detention set by teacher or tutor.
For all after school detentions parents will be given a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and this will be done using the student planner.
Sanctions are designed to result in a positive impact upon behaviour and hence support teaching and learning. As a school we therefore rely on the full support of parents/guardians in ensuring that appropriate behaviour is adhered to by all pupils.
USING ICT AT THURSTABLE SCHOOL
AN ICT POLICY FOR STUDENTS
All students should take responsibility for their own actions when using the School’s internet and email system, and should exercise care and consideration at all times.
Downloading and sending information
For the benefit of the whole school community, you may not download, send, fax or email anything:
- a) which may be embarrassing to the school, its students, staff or Governors
- b) that is illegal, obscene, pornographic, offensive, damaging or which may be considered by others to cause distress, harassment or discrimination.
Receiving mail, fax or email
If you consider that any e-mail or mail you receive is offensive, likely to contain a virus or chain-mail, do not respond to it and report it immediately to your teacher/tutor who will inform the ICT Co-ordinator.
If any such mail has been generated and received internally, your teacher will report it immediately to the Head, with a printed copy.
Internet use
The internet should primarily be used for schoolwork related to tasks set by your teachers. Personal use (or any other use) of the internet is not permitted during lesson time. You may access the internet for personal use during lunchtime or after school activities that are supervised by a member of staff. However, you must not print anything that is for personal use and is not school related.
Downloading files, shareware or freeware may introduce viruses to the school. In addition, downloading may infringe the terms of the School’s licence agreement. Therefore, approval should be sought from the ICT Co-ordinator or ICT Technicians.
Always log out of the internet when not using it. Do not minimise on the task bar as this slows the system significantly.
Privacy
Any personal use of the School facilities cannot be regarded as confidential. The school reserves the right to monitor use of its facilities and audit electronic trials as it sees fit.
Mobile Phone Safety Tips
Statistics published in January by the Home Office revealed that more that 17,000 under 16s had their mobile phones or MP3 players stolen in 2007 - an average of 50 a day.
The quarterly crime figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act from 43 of the UK's 52 police forces show that in the three years to 2007, there were 52,348 reports of phones and MP3 players being stolen from children aged 15 or under.
PROTECT YOUR CHILD BY PROTECTING THEIR PHONE WITH
CSEF'S MOBILE PHONE SAFETY TIPS
Things to remember...
- Locate your IMEI number, your phone’s unique identifying number, which can be found on the box the phone came in or behind the phone’s battery. You can also obtain this by typing *#06#.
- Make a note of your IMEI number and this can then be used to prohibit use of your phone if it is lost or stolen.
- Register your mobile phone on the IMEI database at http://www.immobilise.com/.
- Use the PIN code, if it has one, so that only you access your phone.
- Property mark your phone with your postcode and house number to assist police in identifying stolen phones.
- Save details in your phone of a family member of friend who can be contacted in an emergency. Add ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) before their name so that the emergency services know immediately who to contact.
- Immediately inform police if your phone is stolen and inform your network provider if it is stolen or lost. Most mobile phones will allow you to call 999 even if you have no credit left or if the battery appears to be flat.
Things to avoid…
- Attracting attention to you phone when using it. Keep your mobile safe and out of sight!
- Walking and talking (or texting). Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.
- Using phones when near train, tube and bus stations. There are more robbers frequenting these areas.
- Leaving your phone unattended. It only takes a split second for someone to pick a mobile up.
- Walking alone in isolated and dark areas. Put your phone on silent or vibrate so your ring tone doesn't draw attraction to you.
- Lending your phone to someone you don’t know or don’t trust. Many mobile phones are sought after items.
- Giving your number to a stranger. Always inform your parents, a teacher or someone you trust if someone is pressuring you for this.
- Using Bluetooth on your phone when you are not using it. Avoid unwanted access to your mobile phone by switching the facility off when it is not needed.
The Children's Safety Education Foundation, Hilton House,
Lord Street, Stockport, SK1 3NA. Tel: 0161 477 512
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