Code of Conduct 2008
The College aims to help students achieve high standards of academic work and social behaviour. We expect you to be mature in your approach and to take a large measure of personal responsibility for your work and progress. You should feel responsible for the welfare of all and should play a positive part in the efficient running and development of the College. For our part, we will honour our professional commitments and do our utmost to guide and support you, provide worthwhile educational opportunities for you and maximise your chances of success. In return we expect you to abide by this Code of Conduct.
1. Attend College for the whole of the core day, except when absence is unavoidable. Ask for permission in advance for planned absences and avoid taking holidays in College time. Telephone the Bromcom Office between 8.30 and 9.30 a.m. on the first day of any unforeseen absence to let us know why you are away. Your parent/guardian must authorise your absence with a written note to be given to your Personal Tutor on your return to College.
2. Attend and be punctual for all lessons, tutorials, Enrichment Activities, registrations and any other commitments. Take responsibility for making up any work missed through absence.
3. Respect the fact that College commitments take precedence over other activities during the College day (8.45 a.m. - 4.15 p.m.). Personal appointments with doctors, dentists, or for driving lessons must, as far as possible, be made outside these times.
4. Complete all work set by the required time to the best of your ability. Your work is expected to be of sufficient standard to enable you to make progress in the courses you are pursuing. Use private study times positively so that all students are able to work in an environment which is suitable for studying.
5. Spend about five hours each week working outside the classroom per AS or A2 subject and the equivalent for Applied A level and BTec First Award. Do not let part-time jobs interfere with this time commitment. Remember that being a full-time student requires regular evening and weekend study.
6. Dress in a manner which is appropriate for a working environment and not in a manner which is extreme or distracting, or a potential Health & Safety risk. Suitable sportswear is expected for Enrichment Activities.
7. Behave in a sensible and courteous manner, having due regard for all the other members of the College community. The College has Equal Opportunities Policies which everyone is expected to honour. Considerate behaviour in the immediate environment of the College is also expected and required.
8. Observe the College rules about smoking, alcohol and illegal substances. Smoking is confined to one designated area of the College grounds. You must not smoke in the College buildings or in the immediate surroundings of the College premises. You must not drink alcohol at any time during the College day and you must not bring alcohol or any illegal substances onto the College premises. If you are found to be in possession of any illegal substances during the College day or at any College activity you will be immediately excluded.
9. It is a criminal offence to carry an offensive weapon and the College has the right to search you. The Police could be involved, if necessary.
10. Respect the College environment and all the books and resources provided to help your studies. Take care when using computer equipment in College so that it is not harmed in any way. Use it only for work and do not attempt to alter, copy or load software on to College computers.
11. Have due regard to and a shared responsibility for the public image of the College. Broadcasting and publishing information about the College or members of the College community, in print, electronically or via the mass media should only be conducted with the express approval of the Principal.
12. Be aware of and follow the College Health and Safety Policy. When in College, you must wear your ID badge and make sure it is visible at all times. This is compulsory for security reasons. You must dress in a way that allows you to be immediately recognisable in relation to your photo on your ID card. If you repeatedly fail to comply with this requirement, you will be excluded from College.
13. You must not bring or invite any visitors onto the College premises nor support the presence of any non-authorised visitors. Unauthorised visitors are intruders and their presence must be reported immediately to a member of staff for security reasons.
14. You must not drive or be driven onto the College premises.
15. You must not use mobile phones anywhere inside the College buildings nor have them visible. Turn them off and carry them out of sight upon entering the College.
16. You must co-operate with the staff and comply with any procedures not specifically mentioned above.
Detailed information about the points above is given in the Student Diary. If you fail to observe the Code of Conduct, the Disciplinary Policy will be implemented. This can lead to exclusion from the College.
I have read the Student Code of Conduct above and note that it is also printed in the Student Diary. I agree to meet the requirements of the Code and note that any failure to do so will be treated very seriously.
Student’s signature:___________________________ Parent/Guardian’s signature:_________________________
Student’s Name: _____________________________ Parent/Guardian’s name: ___________________________
Tutor Group:_________________________________ Date: ________________