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Behaviour policy


	Expectations of Behaviour
	At Paddington Academy we expect the highest standards of behaviour both during the day and during travelling to and from the academy We expect all students to work hard and help the learning of others at all times. We recognise and reward excellence in learning and experience, thus we celebrate achievement. We expect students to respect themselves and others in our learning community.
	Summary Of Behaviour Policy
	High standards of behaviour are central to the Academy's primary objective in aiming for excellence in all aspects of Academy life. The aim of the behaviour policy is to determine the boundaries of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, the hierarchy of rewards and sanctions and how they will be fairly and consistently applied. Overall the policy will: Foster the ideals of hard work and individual standards of excellence Promote self discipline, respect for self and others, and a sense of responsibility Foster a student's independence of thought and actions Ensure the health and safety of all members of the Academy community Encourage the role of students as ambassadors for the Academy Enhance a student's trust, dignity and loyalty to the Academy In order to realise these expectations we do not expect any individual to be bullied or harassed by any member of the Academy community in grounds of race, gender, ability or any other differences. All students are expected to: Follow the Academy Code of Conduct Recognise everyone's right to learn Acknowledge the authority of all staff Respect other students and their property Behave in a manner which assures the safety and welfare of all members of the Academy community Show concern for the Academy environment Fulfil the Home-Academy Partnership between students, staff and parents All staff will: Fulfil the Home-Academy Partnership between students, staff and parents Ensure all students follow the Academy Code of Conduct Implement the Classroom/Home Base Expectations Maintain an orderly working environment with an emphasis on positive actions and rewards and following the Academy reward system. Develop strategies for intervention in line with the Academy's system for dealing with inappropriate behaviour. This includes the Academy detention, referral and hierarchy sanctions
	Permanent Exclusions
	A one-off offence should not normally lead to permanent exclusion. However in exceptional circumstances it may be appropriate to permanently exclude for a first or one-off offence. These circumstances may include: Serious actual or threatened violence against another student or member of staff Sexual abuse or assault (which includes touching through the clothing without consent) Bringing into the academy or carrying a weapon. This includes knives, sharp objects( or any other item that is considered dangerous or can be used in a harmful way )guns etc. Serious intentional damage to property Seriously endangering the health and safety of yourself and others Persistent use and/or supply of alcohol or drugs (following previous exclusion). Details of the precise circumstances can be found in the Drugs Policy