Behaviour, Respect and Inclusion Policy

The Rollo Academy is a community founded on the principles of mutual respect, care, and support. We expect all students to behave in a respectful and considerate manner at all times, treating others within our school community with dignity, kindness, and respect.

Aims of This Policy

This policy aims to:

a) Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students.
b) Provide a calm, orderly, and safe environment that supports both artistic and academic learning, enabling students to make progress in line with their ability and strive to achieve their best.
c) Encourage good behaviour, self-discipline, and mutual respect.
d) Ensure all students feel safe at school, with clear understanding that bullying, physical threats, and abuse are not tolerated.
e) Promote good manners and appropriate respect for authority.
f) Prevent discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, human rights, or any other personal characteristic.
g) Ensure staff are alert to behaviour that may indicate a safeguarding concern, in which case the Safeguarding Policy will be followed. Where disruptive behaviour occurs, parents or guardians will be contacted by the Principal to discuss the matter appropriately.

Recognising and reinforcing positive behaviour is central to maintaining a happy and successful school environment. Staff are encouraged to actively acknowledge and praise both individual and group behaviour that demonstrates kindness, effort, and respect, helping to foster a positive school culture.

Our aim is to promote positive behaviour and a growing sense of personal responsibility as students progress through the Academy.

Anti-Bullying

The Rollo Academy is committed to:

a) Preventing all forms of bullying, including prejudice-based and discriminatory bullying.
b) Ensuring that all students and staff understand that bullying is never acceptable.
c) Providing a safe, supportive environment in which everyone can learn and work without fear of being bullied.
d) Fostering a culture of positive behaviour in which students treat each other and staff with respect and consideration.

Anti-Racism

The Rollo Academy is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. We expect everyone within our community to demonstrate respect, understanding, and appreciation for diversity.

We encourage students, parents, and staff to challenge racist behaviour or attitudes wherever they may arise. We also promote an open culture in which concerns regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion can be raised confidently, knowing they will be taken seriously and addressed with care and respect.

Anti-Harassment

The Rollo Academy has a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. Any form of harassment by or towards staff, students, or parents is unacceptable and may be unlawful. We are committed to ensuring that any such issues are dealt with promptly, fairly, and effectively.

This policy applies to all staff, students, and parents.

Behaviours that may constitute harassment include:

a) Verbal abuse, including threats, insults, derogatory language, ridicule, or belittling behaviour.
b) Physical aggression, threats of violence, or intrusive behaviour that invades personal space.
c) Persistent unwanted contact, including repeated phone calls, text messages, emails, or other forms of communication.

The Rollo Academy is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of its community.