Purpose:

We hope that every student on the Destination Summer School programmes has a safe and enjoyable time in Bristol while they are learning and experiencing the University and student life. This requires shared trust and confidence between staff and students in an environment where everyone respects the rights of other people. The University also has an extra duty of care for the safety and welfare of our under-18 students.

Scope:

This Enhanced Behaviour Policy applies to all Summer School students, including those who are 18 at the time of their programme. For the purpose of the Destination Summer Schools, all students will be treated as if they are under 18.

The Behaviour Policy also applies to:

1. Activities which take place on the University of Bristol campus, including in areas such as libraries, computer labs, teaching spaces and student accommodation.
2. All social programme events offered as part of the Summer Schools.
3. Activities which take place during students’ free time and on arrival and departure dates. The University of Bristol reserves the right to investigate instances of student misconduct which take place out of class or activity time, or following the end of the course.
4. Any activity not covered by the above points which could negatively affect the safety or interests of the University of Bristol, its students and staff.

Expected behaviour:

The University wants all students to benefit from the programme. In order to do this, you will be expected to show responsible behaviour while attending your Summer School, as well as respect for the rights of other students and Summer School staff.

General Rules:

For health and safety reasons, and for all students to have the opportunity to benefit and enjoy the Summer School, the following rules will be in operation:

1. The purchase or drinking of alcohol is strictly forbidden.
2. The purchase or use of any drugs/illegal substances is strictly forbidden.
3. Smoking/vaping is strongly discouraged and is not allowed inside the University residence.
4. Students must attend all scheduled academic activities and social programme events (unless there is a valid reason for absence and students have told the mentors/Global Summer School staff in advance).
5. Students are expected to wear their lanyards at all times, unless given permission to remove them by staff.
6. Students should make Global Summer School staff/mentors aware of where they are during unstructured/free time.
7. Some areas of the University residence are out of bounds all the time/at certain times of day and students must not enter these areas when it is not permitted.
8. Students are not allowed to leave the University site without permission from staff. If students want to leave the University residence before or after scheduled events, this must be agreed with the Global Summer School Managers and students must be accompanied by mentors.
9. If students wish to be absent from their summer school at any time in order to stay with relatives or attend other events, their parents/guardians must obtain prior email permission from Global Summer School staff. Parents/guardians should request permission by emailing bristol-summer@bristol.ac.uk at least 48 hours ahead of the proposed absence.
10. Students must follow any emergency procedure, for example during fire drills, as directed by staff.
11. Students are expected to keep to their own accommodation blocks at all times and are not allowed in the bedrooms of students of the other sex. Students must not bring any guests into the University residence.
12. Students are expected to be in their own rooms at specified times: students should be getting ready for bed from 10pm onwards and then quiet and in their rooms for lights out at 11pm.
13. Students must use all forms of electronic communication, including social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, in an appropriate and respectful manner. They must not take and/or share pictures of other students or staff without their permission.
14. Students must respect the rights and views of other students and staff at all times.
15. Students must follow the instructions of staff, including the student mentors, at all times.
16. Students must behave in a way that maintains a safe and open learning environment for everyone.

Rules for social programme activities:

1. Students must wear the seatbelts provided on all transport arranged by Global Summer School staff.
2. Students must make sure they have a charged mobile with credit on it for all social programme events.
3. If a student changes their mobile number at any time, they must tell Global Summer School staff their new number immediately.
4. If students are given unsupervised time on social programme events, they must stay in pairs or groups, keep their mobiles switched on and monitor their mobile phones in case staff call them.
5. Students must make sure they know the location of meeting points and return to them at the times given by staff. If students are going to be late for meeting times, they must phone Global Summer School staff to let them know.

Misconduct procedure:

If a student behaves inappropriately, staff will take appropriate steps from the procedure below:

1. All incidents will be recorded.
2. If the matter can be dealt with informally, this will be done. The student mentor will typically decide the best course of action, referring the matter to senior staff if necessary.
3. If the matter is more serious and/or cannot be resolved informally, a senior member of staff will formally investigate and may meet with relevant students to discuss the issue.
4. Parents/guardians may be notified – especially if the student in question is involved with multiple incidents.
5. Sanctions for misconduct may be applied, as considered appropriate by Global Summer School managers.
6. For serious circumstances, where safety concerns are identified, and/or it is appropriate and necessary, please see below.

Serious Incidents of misconduct:

In the event of serious incidents, such as fighting, bullying (face-to-face or online), racist, sexist or homophobic abuse, putting people in danger, or illegal activities including theft, the use of illegal drugs or under-age alcohol consumption, the student(s) concerned will not be allowed to continue on the Summer School. Arrangements may be made for the student(s) to return home early at their parents’/guardians’ expense and there will be no refund of the summer school programme fee.

In addition, the student(s) will not receive any academic benefits from their summer school, for example, completion certificates or recognition of course completion for work experience/guaranteed conditional offers.

Possible responses to student misconduct:

1. A verbal warning
2. A written warning that is shared with parents/guardians
3. Exclusion from certain activities on the summer school
4. Exclusion from the entire summer school and early return home
5. Reporting of serious incidents to the Police