Page 8 - Student Handbook Aldenham

BULLYING GENERAL RULES

Bullying can be any behaviour that could cause physical,  Students should never leave the campus without a
emotional or mental harm to another person. Churchill supervising adult and permission from the Centre
House finds all forms of bullying, harassment and abusive Manager
behaviour unacceptable whether from students, staff, group  No bullying, stealing or being disrespectful to any-
leaders or other members of the school. Abusive behaviour one
is any behaviour which a person feels is intimidating or  Always wear your student ID
threatening.  No Vaping,alcohol or smoking onsite or offsite
 Listen to staff at all times when giving instructions
Examples of bullying, harassment and abusive behaviour:
or information
 Threatening violence, hitting, kicking, taking or hiding  Attend all student meetings and assemblies
possessions, blackmail  Take care of your own property and the property of
 Name calling, teasing, insulting, writing or sending the school
upsetting messages (including all social media and  House time should be used as stated in ‘Free Time’
electronic communication)  Students may only enter their own accommodation
 Being deliberately unfriendly, excluding, tormenting, building and may not enter the accommodation of
spreading rumours and gossip, threatening looks, a student of the opposite gender
offensive gestures  No littering on or outside of the school premises
 No swearing, graffiti or offensive behaviour
Reasons people may bully, harass or be abusive towards oth-  Never use the school swimming pool unless there is
ers: a lifeguard present
 Race  Tell staff about any problems you may have
 Homophobia  Be quiet at bed time and respectful of those you
 Sexual are sharing a room and floor with
 Gender
 Ethnicity
 Religion
 Age
 Culture
 Jealousy
 Appearance
 Being different

These lists show just some examples of what bullying can be
and are not exhaustive. In all cases, bullying is completely
unacceptable and will be dealt with extremely seriously by
centre management and escalated to head office if neces-
sary.
All students should be able to talk to a member of our staff
about any bullying or harassment they are experiencing or
witness happening to others.
CLASSROOM RULES
If you feel you are being bullied or you see bullying taking  Respect your classmates and teacher by refraining
place: from noisy and disruptive behaviour
Please talk to a Churchill House staff member as soon as  Participate in class to the best of your ability
possible about your concerns.  Speak as much English as you can during lessons
If you are bullying others:  Listen to your teacher and follow their instructions
You may lose the chance to take part in activities and excur-  Mobiles can be used- but only when the teachers
sions and, if bullying continues, your parents will be contact- tell you (for research, for example)
ed and you may be expelled from the school.
 Turn up to lessons on time and bring your note-
book and pen
 Take care of all equipment and property in the
classroom and report any damages to your
teacher
 No chewing gum or food during lessons
 Only water is allowed during class, no carbonated
drinks