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. After running a successful ‘pilot scheme’ last year, our new Discipline Policy has now taken effect as of the start of the new session (20 August 2013).
Our 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 ‘Stop & Think’ is not returned by due date or to satisfactory standard, pupil will be sent to Time Out to complete ‘Stop & Think’ exercise again and Discipline Letter will be sent home. A group call will be sent by your child’s Year Head at this stage to inform you that a ‘Stop & Think’ exercise has been issued. |
| 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 reminding 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 been placed in every teaching area as a reminder to pupils of the new policy. We have now written to parents and it is our intention to upload a copy of this document to the Bridge of Don Academy website and print an article in the Autumn Magazine to ensure that all involved in the school community are aware of the changes that have been made.
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.