Behaviour Policy

All members of Outdoor Pursuits are expected to follow The Perse School Code of Conduct and School Rules. Above all students should act with honesty, trustworthiness and respect for others. Common sense should be used at all times and an atmosphere of co-operation is required to make activities and camps run smoothly.

Expeditions can only run when pupils conduct themselves with integrity, honesty and consideration for others.

Below are listed behaviours deemed unacceptable

Serious Breaches of Conduct

• Persistent and deliberate refusal to follow staff instructions or accept the authority of staff and the school. • Abusive behaviour to teaching and non-teaching staff. • Persistent lying. • Continued undermining of authority or individuals. • Serious acts of abuse or bullying on grounds of race, sex, gender, disability, religion, sexuality or age. • Inappropriate levels of intimacy between pupils. • Dangerous behaviour likely to endanger yourself or others. • Misuse of equipment both personal and group (to include inappropriate use of sharp implements). • Misuse of alcohol and narcotics. • Disrespect to landowners and the countryside.

Camp Rules

Below are listed the appropriate and expected behaviours of pupils around camp. This list is not exhaustive and pupils should demonstrate common sense and sound reasoning at all times.

• Leave no trace. • Adhere to the timings issued by staff. • Girls and boys may not be in the same tent. • No mobile phones and/or loudspeakers. • Be respectful of others, public/common space and keep noise levels down. • You are responsible for your kit administration (personal and group).

REMEMBER you are representing the school. Your behaviour will inform people’s views of The Perse.

Disciplinary Proceedings

Where possible and within the practical constraints of ventures/training activities, minor infringements by a pupil will be considered by a council where the emphasis is on educating pupils about appropriate behaviour. The council will be formed of at least one member of school staff, a student leader and a peer.

More significant offences will always be dealt with by Perse staff in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

Contravention of any of these rules may lead to the senior leader excluding the student(s) concerned from any or all of the adventurous activities. In extreme cases, students will be sent home and this will be done at the parents’ expense.