Rights and Responsibilities
The Heights, Burnley understands that every student and member of staff has the right to work and socialise in a safe environment. We must all help to make this possible by recognising our rights and responsibilities:
| We have the right | We have the responsibility |
|---|---|
| Not to be bullied in any way | Not to take part in bullying and report any bullying we see |
| To feel safe at school | To behave in a reasonable manner which will not put others at risk |
| To an education and to be able to learn according to our ability | Not to make fun of others or prevent anyone from learning |
| To be treated with respect and without prejudice | To respect others in the school community |
| To have our own opinions heard | To let others express their opinion |
| To expect our possessions to be safe at school | Not to interfere with the possessions of others and to report any theft or mistreatment we see |
| To choose our friends | Not to force our friendship on others |
| To work within a calm and purposeful atmosphere | To do nothing that may disturb a calm and purposeful atmosphere |
| To be given clear and precise guidance by teachers | To accept without question the instructions and decisions of the teachers |
| To have appropriate work explained, set and assessed | To complete on time all classwork and homework given |
| To be treated fairly and with respect | To treat everyone else with fairness and respect |
