The procedures outlined in the Code of Behaviour are set out to be fair and are based on the principles of Natural Justice. Fair procedures have two essential parts: The right to be heard. The right to impartiality 1.5 The scope of this code: The rules set out below apply when the students are on the school premises, while on trips or outings, when engaged in extra-curricular activities or when attending functions organised by the school. In circumstances other than the above, if school management is made aware of student behaviour (any action that damages the school, interferes with its workings, is detrimental to other students, undermines school discipline, is subject to school sanction. which does not adhere to the expectations outlined in this code), management may consult with the parent/guardians of the student 1.6 Areas of Responsibility: School: The school will endeavour to achieve good home school liaison by promoting a welcoming environment within the school giving parents regular constructive comment on their child’s work and behaviour encouraging parents to come into school on occasions other than parents evenings. keeping parents informed of school activities by letter, newsletter etc. involving parents at an early stage in any disciplinary problems Students: Students are encouraged and expected to show: Respect for the rights of other students to learn Self control Sensitivity and consideration for others
National Behavioural Support Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, National Council for Special Education). 9.7.5 However there may be exceptional circumstance where the Board of Management forms the opinion that a student should be expelled for a first offence. Due process and fair procedures will be followed in all cases and the principles of natural justice will apply. Procedure for expulsion 9.8.1 The Principal will ensure that there is a thorough investigation of the incident. The student may be suspended from the School while this investigation is taking place. 9.8.2 The Principal will inform the student and the parents, in writing, of the details of the alleged misbehaviour and the possibility that it could result in expulsion. The student and parents will be given every opportunity to respond to the complaint before a final decision is made. If the final decision is that the Principal intends to recommend expulsion to the Board of Management then the parents will be invited to a meeting with the Principal before the recommendation is taken to the Board. The Principal will provide the parents and the Board of Management with records of the allegations, the investigation and also the grounds on which the Board is being asked to consider expulsion. The parents will be notified of the date of the Board of Management hearing and will be invited to attend. They will be given adequate notice of the meeting and will be informed that they may make a written and oral submission to the Board. The written submission may be made in advance. The Board of Management Hearing The Board will ensure impartiality and a Board member who has had any involvement in the circumstances of the case will not take part in the hearing. At the hearing the Principal and the parents, or a student who is eighteen years or over, will put their case to the Board in each other’s presence. Parents may wish to be accompanied at such hearings and the Board will facilitate this; legal accompaniment is not acceptable at this stage. Neither Principal nor parents will be present when the Board is making its decision.