School Charters

Learning Charter

Article 12: Children and young people have the right to say what they think should happen when adults are making decisions and to have their options taken into account; Article 13: Children and young people have the right to get and share information as long as it is not damaging to them or others; Article 28: All children and young people have a right to… education, which should be free… Discipline in the school should respect children’s dignity. Young people should be encouraged to reach the highest level of education they are capable of; Article 29: Education should develop each child’s personality and talents to the full. It should encourage children to respect their parents and their own and others’ cultures.

 

Both

 

Show good commitment by arriving on time to lessons with all the necessary books and equipment

 

Make a decision to enjoy teaching and learning

 

Help those who are in difficulty

 

Make the focus of each lesson learning and progress

 

Listen to and respect other people’s ideas and opinions

 

Use polite, respectful language at all times

 

Make sure words and actions do not embarrass, humiliate or intimidate anyone

 

Show consideration and respect for everyone irrespective of their needs and abilities

All Staff/Parents/Guardians

 

Follow the school procedures and policies, trying to ensure that the behaviour of individuals does not disrupt learning

 

Encourage and reward positive behaviour

 

Only issue sanctions for those who fail to meet the school expectations

 

Provide positive feedback that informs future learning, set realistic targets and keep marking up to date

 

Set good examples through your own words and actions

 

Provide a stimulating environment with good resources

 

Ensure that individual learning needs are catered for, through differentiation and use of support staff in the classroom

 

Treat all students fairly

Teach to the best of your ability, trying to plan and create stimulating lessons

Students

Make the most of every learning opportunity by listening to your teacher’s advice and guidance

 

Show co-operation by working sensibly with other people and allow others to work in peace when necessary

 

Demonstrate independent learning skills by doing your best in class and with homework/coursework

 

Show co-operation by following instructions and not interrupting or calling out

 

Allow the teacher to teach

 

Allow others to learn

 

Show consideration and courtesy by respecting other people’s property and the learning environment

 

Accept that there will be consequences for failing to meet your responsibilities

Respect Charter

Article 6: Every child and student has the right to life, to grow up safely and be healthy; Article 19: Young people have the right to be protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and mistreatment; Article 29: Education must develop every child’s and student’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the student’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own culture and others cultures and environment; Article 23: A child and student with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life in conditions that promote dignity, independence and an active role in the community.

Both

To respect each other’s race, culture, gender, abilities and sexual orientation

 

To celebrate our diverse community and its successes

 

To respect each other no matter what your role or status

 

Not to say mean things, use polite language at all times – to be friendly students, be friendly staff (BFS)

 

To consider each other’s feelings and needs

 

Not to use aggression, threats or humiliation against a member of the school community

 

To be a positive role model and encourage caring behaviour

All Staff/Parents/Guardians

Create a safe school where students and adults feel able to voice their concerns

 

To listen, hear and act on student’s concerns in an appropriate and sensitive way

 

To deal with incidents as quickly as possible getting support from colleagues when necessary

 

To ensure behaviour and anti-bullying policies are understood and implemented consistently

 

To educate and raise awareness around bullying behaviour, discrimination and its consequences

 

To treat everyone fairly always acting in a professional manner

 

Students

Not to bully or support any kind of bullying or discrimination

 

To find a way to solve differences without using abusive language or violence

 

To report incidents of bullying discrimination and abuse

 

To question the behaviour of those you know are bullying or discriminating against others

 

To not become part of the problem (for example gossiping, watching fights, ignoring bullying and discrimination)

 

To use ICT in a responsible and safe manner

Environment Charter

Article 24: Children and young people have the right to good quality healthcare and to clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment so that you can stay healthy and safe. (Covering; Shared Spaces – Hygiene – Health - The Environment - The Community – Litter – Water – Food – Respect).

Both

Not to waste resources – recycle, reuse where possible

 

To consider what could be dangerous and report any hazards (including people)

 

To move around the school quietly walking on the left at all times

 

To use the bins for litter

 

Not to chew gum in the school

 

To leave classrooms and shared spaces tidy

 

To show consideration when using shared space walking through them

 

To clear your eating space when you have finished eating

 

To eat only in the designated eating areas

 

Not to smoke on or near the school

 

All Staff/Parents/Guardians

Model good behaviour in shared spaces

 

To provide access to clean water

 

Make full use of the facilities

 

Provide litter bins and recycling bins that are emptied regularly

 

Take responsibility for the learning environment you are working in ensuring it is welcoming, safe and tidy for others to use

 

Provide a healthy and tasty menu for all cultures and dietary needs

 

Educate about recycling, the environment and safe and healthy behaviour

 

Provide adequate cleaning and maintenance services throughout the school so all areas are kept clean and safe

Students

To try to live a clean and healthy life

 

To be responsible with food and water making sure it is not wasted

 

To only play ball games in the sports facilities

 

To be respectful and polite to members of the public who are using the school environment

 

To keep toilets and changing areas clean

 

To treat the school environment and facilities with respect and keep them free from damage

 

To tidy your equipment away at the end of the lesson so that your work area is clean