Although we have relatively few problems with discipline at Bridge of Don Academy we must ensure that no pupil is allowed to disrupt the learning and teaching of others without being disciplined. Throughout the process of restructuring our existing Discipline Policy, we have regularly consulted with our Parent Council, Student Council, pupils and staff at all levels to ensure that we reflect the school ethos and the views of all who will be affected. We are now in a position to run a pilot programme which will take effect as of Tuesday 25 September 2012.
The new Discipline Policy is outlined in the table below:
| Level | Action |
| Level 1 | Verbal warning. |
| Level 2 | Isolation within class or second verbal warning. |
| Level 3 | ‘Stop & Think’ exercise issued, return date specified by teacher. If exercise is not returned by date, pupil will go straight onto Level 4. |
| Level 4 | Referral to Principal Teacher & Discipline Letter sent home. (Detention and/or Planned Time Out may also be issued at this point.) |
| Level 5 | Referral to Year Head. Warning of Exclusion issued. |
| Level 6 | Exclusion by Head Teacher. |
| Level 7 | Removal from school roll. |
In rolling out our new policy, the Senior Management Team have held year group assemblies explaining to all pupils how the policy will operate which has been reinforced to pupils by their Heads of House during PSE lessons. In conjunction to this, posters have also be placed in every teaching area as a reminder to pupils of the new policy alongside articles on the Bridge of Don Academy website and the Autumn Magazine.
We have endeavoured to make the system as straight forward and comprehensive as possible for all involved but should you have any queries/questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.