BTHCC Sixth Form Code of Conduct

At BTHCC, we want everyone to feel safe, respected, valued and able to succeed.

As members of our Sixth Form community, we expect students to live out our BTHCC values:

Be Kind – Work Hard – Develop My Whole Self

Be Kind & Respect Others

• Treat everyone with kindness, respect and courtesy.
• Celebrate and respect different cultures, backgrounds, faiths, beliefs and identities.
• Racism, discrimination, bullying, harassment and sexual harassment will never be tolerated.
• Use social media, phones and digital platforms responsibly and respectfully.
• Dress appropriately for a professional learning environment.
• Keep phones on silent and out of use during lessons unless permitted by a member of staff.
• Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on site.

Respect Our Community

• Look after our buildings, equipment and shared spaces.
• Keep the college clean and put rubbish in the correct bins.
• Move around the building calmly and with consideration for others.
• Follow college signs, rules and staff instructions.
• Food and drinks should not be taken into lessons, other than bottled water.
• Respect our neighbours and the local community.

Work Hard & Take Responsibility

• Attend all lessons, tutorials, enrichment and supported study sessions on time.
• Be prepared, participate fully and complete work to the best of your ability.
• Meet deadlines and take pride in your work.
• Do not disrupt the learning of others.
• Be available for college activities during the core college day.
• Arrange appointments and holidays outside college commitments wherever possible.

Keep Everyone Safe

• Wear your BTHCC lanyard and ID visibly at all times.
• Follow all health, safety and safeguarding expectations.
• Visitors must not be brought onto the college site without permission.

Communicate Well

• Speak and write to others politely and respectfully.
• Use college email and other digital platforms appropriately.
• Think before you post, share or send anything online.

Be Proud to Be BTHCC

As members of our community, your actions represent you, your Sixth Form and BTHCC.

We expect students to make positive choices both in college and beyond, including on social media and during college activities.

We will support students who find it difficult to meet these expectations, helping them to reflect, learn and make better choices. Where necessary, the Behaviour for learning policy will be followed to protect our safe, respectful and successful learning community.

Be Kind. Work Hard. Develop My Whole Self.