The St Ivo Code
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The CodeSt Ivo is a large school, which succeeds as a community by all members supporting an agreed code of conduct.
Respect
Everyone deserves respect. School property and personal property also need to be shown respect.
Safety and Security
It is a fundamental right for everyone to feel safe and secure when at St Ivo. We seek to avoid risk to ourselves and each other. Bullying and intimidation are not accepted in our community.
Teaching and Learning
St Ivo promotes a positive learning environment and recognises the value of all forms of achievement. We recognise the importance of praise and support and agree to take responsibility for ensuring teaching and learning are not disrupted by ourselves or others.
Responsibility
Each member of the St Ivo community has a duty to take responsibility for their actions.
Involvement
We encourage and promote opportunities for everyone to become active in the community life of the school. This includes clubs, societies, social events and opportunities for good citizenship.
Communication
We believe in keeping everyone informed of what is happening in our community. Everyone has a right to be heard and have their views respected.
At all times, we aim to communicate a positive image of St Ivo School.
We aim to set high standards of behaviour in our school. Learning how to behave is as important to us as all other kinds of learning at St Ivo. It teaches us to be valuable members of the community and prepares us to succeed in life. Learning right from wrong is vital in achieving high standards of behaviour, as is accepting responsibility for how we behave.
What we expect:
Being prepared for work is important as it shows organisation. This involves bringing appropriate things to lessons so we are ready for when learning starts.
In and around the school, teachers will try to guide and manage students fairly. It is crucial that students show staff the respect they need to do a good job.
Showing self-control, avoiding violence and using appropriate language are all important parts of working in a community.
At St Ivo we learn that knowing when to talk and when to listen is a key skill for learning.
Classrooms at St Ivo are important places of work and should be free of any distractions.
We value punctuality, knowing that it is an important skill and that lateness lets others down.
In a large school like St Ivo it is vital to move around the site and in and out of classrooms safely and considerately.
At St Ivo we treat school buildings and property with respect because we work here and benefit from having a pleasant, safe environment.
Rewarding the positive at St Ivo
Our school seeks to recognise achievement of all kinds. We foster a culture of success and reward. Those who achieve well in any of our areas of work are noticed and rewarded. We aim to promote a sense of pride in achievement, to build confidence and self-esteem and to emphasise the positive in our school.
Praise and reward take many forms at St Ivo:
Good work and homework
Verbal praise from teacher
In all these ways and in other less formal ways, our aim is to recognise achievement, praise positive qualities and build self-confidence and self-esteem.
We all make mistakes; these are part of learning. When we behave in ways that fall below the St Ivo standards we will be judged fairly. Criticisms and punishments will be constructive and help us to behave better. We will be offered ways to support our learning of good behaviour. We will be asked to accept responsibility for our behaviour and to try harder next time. If necessary the school will inform and involve our parents/carers and will call upon outside support agencies to help if needed. The online system will also be used to record incidents.
Organisation of Work and Homework
Discussion with student
Communication with form tutor
Communication with parent/carer through planner
Lesson or homework report
Departmental detention.
Punctuality and Attendance
Note in planner on each time student is late
Discussion with student
Punctuality or attendance report
Lunchtime reporting system
Telephone call home after three days absence
Letter home, if problem persists.
Behaviour
Discussion of the incident with student
Temporary removal for a "cooling-off" period
Report of the incident to Head of Department, form tutor and/or Head of Year
Detention
Daily lesson report and contact with parent/carer
Individual support plan.
Very serious disobedience, insolence, violent or abusive behaviour will result in:
Immediate isolation
Parent/carer involvement
Exclusion approved by the Head or Deputy.
Where appropriate, we will expect a student to rectify the problem or damage caused.
St Ivo School is firmly opposed to all forms of bullying. Students are expected to treat each other with consideration and respect. We emphasise the importance of good relationships with others in all aspects of school life. The topic of bullying is included in our Personal, Social and Health Education Programme. Older students are encouraged to support younger students through a variety of schemes; one of these is The Listening Service (TLS). Within the Year 7 PSHE curriculum we have a unit in which we introduce the Anti-Bullying policy through a variety of activities. The school will react firmly and promptly when bullying is identified. If you suspect your child is being bullied, please inform the Head of Year immediately.
You may also wish to visit the policies page.