College Behaviours
The following represent the minimum standard of behaviour expected in all college buildings and on college business.
Staff Behaviours
• To adopt professional, moderate and respectful demeanour in language and working relationships
• To be punctual and properly prepared for classes and meetings
• To adopt ambassadorial role by attending College events, promoting the College in good light at every opportunity, positively seeking opportunities to contribute to the College’s reputation
• To challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviours
• To wear ID at all times – College to provide STAFF Lanyard
• To wear appropriate dress - Should be ‘smart casual’ as minimum, appropriate to setting.
Student Behaviours
• To be punctual and properly prepared for classes
• To wear appropriate dress – no caps or hoods or clothing obscuring the face. Protective clothes worn only in work areas
• To wear ID at all times – College to provide STUDENT Lanyard
• To speak to one another and staff calmly and politely, avoiding words and actions that may be interpreted as abusive, offensive or threatening
• To desist from inappropriate or unacceptable behaviours, including congregation in corridors and doorways and creating noise that intrudes on others
• To challenge or bring to staff’s attention unacceptable behaviour
• To engage with the College (e.g. through listen to learner forums) and be positive about it
• To switch off mobile phones in class/lessons
Environment
• All notices on official notice boards
• Tidiness, cleaning up after self/others
• No gum – no smoking
• No sitting on floor, desks, tables – use furniture appropriately
• No hot food outside cafeteria
• Any food and drink restricted to appropriate areas – not in corridors, classrooms, LRC etc
• Classrooms returned to original state after lessons
• No litter
• Parking only in designated areas