Care and management of students

Care and Management of Students

• All students are treated with care, courtesy, and appropriate language.
• Student and staff well being is a priority
• Teachers avoid physical contact with students which could be considered intimate, threatening, sexual, or violent. In situations where students or staff are at risk physical restraint may be used. All instances of physical restraint are reported on to the BOT, the parents / whanau of those involved and the Ministry of Education. (See Physical Restraint policy)
• Corporal punishment is prohibited.
• All cases of bullying are regarded seriously, investigated, and dealt with through the school's behaviour management plan. Staff are familiar with, and refer to, the following document Bullying Prevention
• If a student leaves the school without permission or goes missing during the school day, the missing student protocol is immediately followed.
• Teachers take particular care with students who express themselves freely and seek close physical contact. When this is a problem, it is always discussed with the child's parents.
• When staff are counselling or teaching a student one to one, they ensure wherever possible that the space is not closed off from other people.
• Staff have a professional responsibility to report any allegations of indecency, abuse, or other professional misconduct to the principal, or deputy principal.
• Toileting of special needs students is only carried out by an appropriate teacher or a trained support staff member, and another staff member is informed.