Why we have a behaviour code
This code of behaviour is there to make sure everyone who takes part in Leeds Junior Conservatoire’s activities knows what is expected of them and feels safe, respected, and valued.
Leeds Junior Conservatoire must make sure that everyone taking part in our activities has seen, understood, and agreed to follow the code of behaviour, and that they understand what will happen if there is inappropriate behaviour.
We expect people who take part in our activities to display appropriate behaviour at all times. This includes behaviour that takes place on external visits and behaviour that takes place online.
This code of behaviour aims to:
- Identify acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
- Encourage cooperation, honesty, fairness and respect
- Create an environment where your self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence will grow
- Encourage you to recognise and respect the rights of others
- Encourage you to take responsibility for your own behaviour
- Help resolve conflicts and make it clear what will happen if you decide not to follow the code.
Dos and don’ts for children and young people
You should:
- Arrive on time and be prepared for your lessons
- Sign in and out when arriving and leaving the building
- Let us know if you are unable to attend (your parent/carer should do this)
- Be friendly
- Follow instructions the first time
- Work without distracting others
- Ask for help if you need it
- Be supportive and kind to others
- Listen to others
- Treat everyone with respect
- Take responsibility for your own behaviour
- Look after the facilities, if you break something or find something broken report it to your tutor
- Use language that is appropriate for school
- Only use your phone in lessons when asked to
- In break times go to the café bar. If you need a quieter space, speak with Karina, Dan or Evie who can show you where to go
- Talk to Karina Gourlay (Head of Leeds Junior Conservatoire), Dan Brunskill (Leeds Junior Conservatoire Manager), or Marie Brown (Leeds Junior Conservatoire Tutor) about anything that worries or concerns you.
- Follow this code of behaviour and other rules (including the law)
- Join in and have fun!
You shouldn’t:
- Bring any forbidden items into Leeds Conservatoire. For example, sharp objects, weapons of any nature, including imitations.
- Use your mobile phone in lessons, unless you have permission from the tutor as part of the lesson
- Leave the premises in break times and any other time without authorisation
- Be disrespectful to anyone
- Use bad language
- Bully other people (online or offline)
- Behave in a way that could be intimidating
- Be abusive towards anyone
- Run in the building
- Take, store, or share any images of other students
- Interact with tutors on social media
Related Procedures:
LJC Anti-Bullying Statement 2025-26
LJC Student Behaviour Code 2025-26
What happens if I do not to follow the code of behaviour?
This code of behaviour is part of our process for making sure everyone who takes part in our activities gets the support they need.
Minor or first-time incident
If a student behaves in a way that doesn’t follow our behaviour code, our staff will remind them about it and ask them to change their behaviour. This gives them the chance to think and to plan how they could behave differently, with support from staff and/or volunteers.
Serious incidents will go straight to the final warning procedures, and they may be suspended.
Formal warning
If they continue not to follow the code of behaviour after their first reminder, or if their behaviour is more serious, they will be given a formal warning by the person running their activity.
They will make a record about what happened and inform their parents or carers if it is appropriate. They will also talk with the student/s about what happened and agree what support they need to improve their behaviour in the future.
They will be reminded about the behaviour code and have a discussion with a member of staff about expectations going forward.
We might also decide that further steps should be taken, such as restricting them from taking part in some activities.
Final warning
If the support we have put in place isn’t helping them to change their behaviour, we might need to give them a final warning from the person running the activity and the Head of Leeds Junior Conservatoire. Again, this will be recorded, and we will inform parents or carers as appropriate.
At this point, we might need to talk with their parents or carers about other services that might be more able to give them the support they need.
Child protection procedures
If any member of staff or volunteer becomes concerned that a students behaviour suggests they might be in need of protection or that they might present a risk of harm to other children and young people, the staff/volunteer will follow our child protection procedures. This might involve making a referral to the local authority.
If child protection procedures are necessary, we will talk this through with parents/carers as soon as possible, unless doing so would put them in danger or interfere with a police investigation.
The role of parents and carers
We see parents and carers as important in encouraging positive behaviour and will involve them as appropriate.
We will always inform and involve parents or carers if a student receives a formal warning about their behaviour, unless doing so would put the student in danger.
