Parent Behaviour Policy
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At Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School we believe that all staff, visitors, parents and children are entitled to a happy, safe, protective and exciting environment in which to learn and work. Therefore, behaviour that will cause harassment, alarm or distress to users of the premises is contrary to the aims of the school and will not, under any circumstances, be tolerated.
The school reserves the right to withdraw permission for parents and visitors to be on or around the school premises (including the car park, school drive and alleyway) if it is considered that the safety and well-being of the school community is at risk.
Aims
Role Models
Children learn a lot through imitation. In their early years, children will imitate their parents and other family members. It is therefore really important to model positive behaviour, how you speak and the words you say and demonstrate how to treat other human beings with respect. If parents or other adults in school behave badly, then children could think that it is alright to do the same.
Expectation
We expect:
This is not an exhaustive list but seeks to provide illustrations of such behaviour. Please note that the Chair of Governors will be fully informed of all incidents. Unacceptable behaviour may also result in the local authority and police being informed of the incident where relevant.
Persons Causing Nuisance / Disturbance on School Premises Section 547 of the Education Act 1996
School premises are private property and parents have been granted permission from Hawkhurst VC Church of England Primary School to be on school premises. However, in case of abuse or threats to staff, pupils or other parents, the school may ban parents from entering school.
In imposing a ban the following steps will be taken:
Hawkhurst VC Church of England Primary School is not responsible for organising arrangements for children in the above circumstances. Parents will need to provide alternative arrangements for bringing children into school.
It is also an offence under section 547 of the Education Act 1996 for any person (including a parent) to cause a nuisance or disturbance on school premises. The police may be called to assist in removing the person concerned.
Harassment
In the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 it states that: ‘A person must not pursue a course of conduct which amounts to harassment of another and which he knows or ought to know amounts to the harassment of the other.’ Harassment is considered to be unwelcome comments (written or spoken) or conduct which:
Harassment includes violence, threats, abuse and damage to property. It can also involve verbal abuse and name calling, offensive graffiti or post and can be received via text message, e-mails or social networking sites (cyber-bullying). Harassment is deemed to have taken place if there are at least two incidents initiated by the same person or group of people.
Harassment is a criminal offence - If you feel that you are being harassed via, phone text messaging or social media please ensure you save and/or screen shot any evidence and seek advice. You may want to come and speak to a member of staff at school in the first instance and we will help direct you to the right organization e.g. The Police, PCSO, Citizen’s Advice Bureau or Local Authority.
Inappropriate use of Social Networking Sites
Expectations regarding the safe and responsible use of social media will apply to all members of Hawkhurst VC Church of England Primary School community (including parents and visitors) and exist in order to safeguard both the school and the wider community, on and offline. Examples of social media may include blogs, wikis, social networking sites (Facebook, Instagram etc.), forums, bulletin boards, multiplayer online gaming, apps, video/photo sharing sites, chatrooms, instant messenger and many others.
The school reserves the right to take any action necessary, including informing the Police, to ensure that all members of the school community (including parents and visitors) are not subjected to any form of abuse.
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