Code of Conduct for students

Good behaviour and personal discipline are a central theme for students at Drama Kids. We expect the highest standards of behaviour from one another inside and outside Drama Kids environment.  

Courtesy, good manners and consideration for others, together with self-discipline, are encouraged at all times, and are important if we are to make our classes true, caring communities. We place great emphasis on praising students for their achievements, politeness and kindness to others.  

All students are encouraged to make a full contribution to Drama Kids and to support the positive endeavours of all its members. Rules are essential for the benefit of all and we try to keep these as simple as possible, but we do expect them to be respected. Students are expected to:  

Contribute to the learning environment by:  

• Working to the best of their ability in sessions  

• Making it as easy as possible for everyone to learn and for the teachers to teach  

• Behaving in a responsible manner and listening and responding to instructions by teachers  

• Keeping mobile phones switched off during your time at with us. Teachers will also adhere to this, unless required to use their phone for professional purposes. 

Show respect for others by:  

• Being courteous, co-operative, and friendly to each other  

• Being polite, courteous, and honest with staff and visitors  

• Trying to understand other people’s point of view  

Act in a responsible manner by:  

• Having respect for other people and their possessions 

• Doing nothing to endanger a healthy, safe and secure environment  

• Ensuring forbidden items are not brought to class e.g. sharp objects  

• Refraining from fighting and name-calling and any form of bullying (including cyberbullying and use of email, text and video/sound recordings to facilitate bullying)  

• Reporting any instances of bullying, immediately to a member of the teaching team  

• If you have any concerns about your teacher’s behaviour, then report it immediately to the Studio Assistant, or if it is them that is behaving inappropriately, then to the Principal or the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

The Principal will bring any serious breach of discipline or any disruptive behaviour to the attention of the parents concerned, and an appropriate course of action will be decided upon.  

We advise that a copy of the Student Code of Conduct is given to every new parent to share with their child before starting at Drama Kids.