Parent Code of Conduct

Al Mustaqbal School

Parent/Carer Code of Conduct

Rationale

We believe staff, parents and children are entitled to a safe and protective environment in which we work.  Behaviour that will cause harassment, alarm or distress to users of the premises is contrary to the aims of the school. 

Aims

  • That all members of the school community treat each other with respect.

Expectation

  • That adults set a good example to children at all times, showing them how to get along with all members of the school and the wider community.
  • That no members of staff, parents or children are the victims of abusive behaviour or open to threats from other adults on the school premises.
  • Physical attacks and threatening behaviour, abusive or insulting language, verbal or written, to staff, governors, parents and carers, children and other users of the school premises will not be tolerated and will result in withdrawal of permission to be on school premises.
  • Any parent who is asked to leave the school premises will have the right to appeal the decision by writing to the Chair of the Board of Management.

Please note all incidents will be logged with the Chair of the Board of Management.

Guidelines

Types of behaviour that are considered serious and unacceptable and will not be tolerated towards any member of the school community:

This is not an exhaustive list but seeks to provide illustrations of such behaviour:

  • Shouting, either in person or over the telephone
  • Inappropriate posting on Social Networking sites will be deemed as bullying
  • Speaking in an aggressive/threatening tone
  • Physically intimidating, e.g. standing very close
  • The use of aggressive hand gestures/exaggerated movements
  • Physical threats
  • Shaking or holding a fist towards another person
  • Swearing
  • Pushing
  • Hitting, e.g. slapping, punching or kicking
  • Spitting
  • Racist or sexist comments

The school reserves the right to take any necessary actions to ensure that members of the school community are not subjected to abuse.

School premises are private property and parents have been granted permission from the school to be on school premises.  However, in case of abuse or threats to staff, pupils or other parents, school may ban parents from entering the school.

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.