Borrowdale Summer camp- Students' Code of Conduct


Guiding Principles

·         To ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected whilst at the Camp, and during transport to and from the Camp.

·         To establish the safest & best possible learning environment.

·         To ensure that breaches of the code of conduct are treated in a fair and consistent manner and within the expectations of staff and students.

Rights

Responsibilities & Expectations

·         All individuals and their property are to be valued and treated with respect.

·         All students should treat one another, staff and property with respect.

·         All individuals have the right to a safe, secure and cooperative working environment in which participation, risk taking and confronting challenges are encouraged.

·         All students should act and behave in a way which does not endanger, intimidate or interfere with the participation of others.

·         All individuals have the right to privacy.

·         All students should respect others rights to privacy.

·         Staff should be able to perform their duties in an atmosphere of order and cooperation.

·         Students should comply with instructions given by any members of staff and should willingly participate in the daily routine of the Centre.

·         Staff, students and the natural environment have the right to exist in a healthy and environmentally considerate atmosphere.

·         All students should conduct themselves in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner towards other students, staff and the natural environment.

·         The Centre expects support from all students, parents, and staff in implementing this Code of Conduct.

·         All students should behave according to this code and accept the consequences if it is breached. All staff should fairly, reasonably and consistently implement this code. Staff and parents should support the Camp in implementing the Code of Conduct.

 

 

Specific Rules at the Camp

·         To respect the rights and expectations of all individuals at the Centre

The following forms of behaviour are considered a breach of the code and are therefore unacceptable:

·         Cigarettes, alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, offensive weapons, and pornographic material must not be brought to the centre.

·         Using language which is offensive, sexist or racist;

·         Fighting, bullying or any other forms of aggressive behaviour;

·         Being in the tents of the opposite sex;

·         Being in another student's tent without permission;

·         Leaving camp boundaries without permission;

·         Behaving in a manner which is potentially dangerous to self and others;

·         Behaving in a manner which damages or vandalises the property of others or the environment;

·         Climbing of trees, buildings or other structures without coach supervision;

 

Implementation Process
The Centre has developed levels of appropriate responses and sanctions. Any breach of the Code of Conduct will initiate a disciplinary action. The staff will decide the appropriate level of action.

 

Agreement

I have read and agree to adhere to the above “students code of conduct” of the Borrowdale Summer Camp.

Signed (Student)      ………………………………………………Date………………….

 

My child & I fully understand the “students code of conduct” of the Borrowdale summer camp and I agree to him/her receiving appropriate disciplinary action should he/she breach them.

 

Signed (parent/guardian)……………………………………………….Date…………………….

 

 

Jocky Sanderson
Escape
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Keswick
Cumbria CA12 5BE

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