CONSEQUENCES 

What happens if a pupil does not follow the code of conduct?

 

Young people who fail to follow the code of conduct will be given a warning in the first instance. Thereafter, depending on the seriousness of the problem, the following sanctions may be used:

 

• A temporary move of seat in class.

• A permanent move of seat in class.

• A demerit. (Guidance staff monitor the number of merits and demerits received by pupils on a weekly basis and take appropriate action)

• Time out.

• An indiscipline referral. In this case the teacher will make an electronic referral to the Guidance teacher or to the Year Head if there is a serious concern. Sanctions associated with indiscipline referrals are as follows:

• Detention at the morning interval, for part of lunchtime or after school.

• A punishment exercise

• Temporary exclusion from class to the class of the Principal Teacher

• Telephone contact with parent / carer to share concern /information

• A formal meeting with the pupil and their parent / carer

• Issue of a monitoring timetable where teachers note comments on behaviour and effort. This is signed by the parent / carer each night and checked by the Year Head on a daily or weekly basis to monitor progress.

• Temporary exclusion from normal timetabled classes to the Pupil Support Department

• Temporary exclusion from school.