CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES Teachers have a statutory power to discipline pupils for misbehaving outside of school premises. Head Teachers have a specific statutory power to regulate pupils' behaviour in these circumstances to such an extent as is reasonable. The school will deal with conduct outside the school gates in one or more of the following ways as is appropriate to the incident Speak with the pupil Speak with the pupil and parent Apply sanctions in keeping with the sanctions normally used in school. Arrange for pupil to make amends, written or verbal Involve PCSO or police The teacher may also discipline for misbehaviour at any time, whether or not the conditions above apply, that: Could have repercussions for the orderly running of the school or a threat to another pupil or member of the public or could adversely affect the reputation of the school. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MEMBERS OF STAFF Every care is taken to avoid allegations against members of staff by Employing staff who are fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of the pupils. Ensuring the Positive Behaviour Management policy is read implemented and reviewed with staff regularly. Ensuring staff are aware not to put themselves in positions of vulnerability e.g. 1:1 situations, and ensuring working practices guard against this. All allegations against members of staff will be dealt with The Head Teacher will listen to the allegation The Head Teacher will listen to the member of staff accused of misconduct. Any or all of the following may follow. Reference to the guidance provided on with Allegations against Teachers and Staff’ ‘Dealing Liaison with parents Liaison with external agencies Involvement of HR for the Authority. Involvement of Union representation An investigation into an allegation will not always require immediate suspension. MALICIOUS ACCUSATIONS AGAINST STAFF Where a pupil is found to have made a malicious accusation against a member of staff, any or all of the following may follow. Liason with parents Liaison with external agencies. Ensuring the member of staff has access to support
CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES Teachers have a statutory power to discipline pupils for misbehaving outside of school premises. Head Teachers have a specific statutory power to regulate pupils' behaviour in these circumstances to such an extent as is reasonable. The school will deal with conduct outside the school gates in one or more of the following ways as is appropriate to the incident Speak with the pupil Speak with the pupil and parent Apply sanctions in keeping with the sanctions normally used in school. Arrange for pupil to make amends, written or verbal Involve PCSO or police The teacher may also discipline for misbehaviour at any time, whether or not the conditions above apply, that: Could have repercussions for the orderly running of the school or a threat to another pupil or member of the public or could adversely affect the reputation of the school. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MEMBERS OF STAFF Every care is taken to avoid allegations against members of staff by Employing staff who are fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of the pupils. Ensuring the Positive Behaviour Management policy is read implemented and reviewed with staff regularly. Ensuring staff are aware not to put themselves in positions of vulnerability e.g. 1:1 situations, and ensuring working practices guard against this. All allegations against members of staff will be dealt with The Head Teacher will listen to the allegation The Head Teacher will listen to the member of staff accused of misconduct. Any or all of the following may follow. Reference to the guidance provided on ‘Dealing with Allegations against Teachers and Staff’ Liaison with parents Liaison with external agencies Involvement of HR for the Authority. Involvement of Union representation An investigation into an allegation will not always require immediate suspension. MALICIOUS ACCUSATIONS AGAINST STAFF Where a pupil is found to have made a malicious accusation against a member of staff, any or all of the following may follow. Liason with parents Liaison with external agencies. Ensuring the member of staff has access to support
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