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Attendance and behaviourBehaviour PoliciesEvery school has a behaviour policy, which sets out a code of conduct of behaviour that is expectedfrom every child, their family and the whole school community.The purpose of the code is to ensure that the school is a safe place for everyone, where individuals arerespected and valued and where children can learn in an environment that encourages and rewardsgood behaviour.For information about behaviour policies please contact individual schools.Behaviour on TransportParents or carers and children themselves are responsible for their behaviour on transport. The busoperators reserve the right to withdraw travel permits for anyone who continues to behaveinappropriately on public transport. If this happens the City Council will not make any other travelarrangements to support the attendance of the child concerned at school. Responsibility for ensuringattendance at school rests with the parent or carer.Exclusion of Pupils from SchoolIf a child’s behaviour is unacceptable and a headteacher finds it necessary to exclude your child fromschool, you have the right to have your say to the school governors. The head teacher must inform you,in writing, of the period of the exclusion and the reason for the decision. The letter will also containadvice on how you may have your say.In certain circumstances you will also have the right to appeal to an independent committee.Further information may be obtained from your child's headteacher, the Children’s Services Directorate -on 0191 277 4545 or an Education Welfare Officer on 0191 277 4500. For more information you canalso visit the website at:www.newcastle.gov.uk/educlibnew.nsf/a/exclusionsfromschoolLinhope Pupil Referral UnitEducation Otherwise Than At SchoolLinhope is a Pupil Referral Unit for pupils who are permanently excluded from school or those who arein danger of being excluded. Multi-disciplinary support is made available through an experienced teamof teachers, teaching assistants, a school health advisor, an educational welfare officer, parent supportadvisor, Connexions personal advisor and a drugs and alcohol misuse worker.Currently Linhope has pupils in Key stages 2,3,4. Older pupils work towards a wide range ofaccreditation. Linhope engages in successful partnership working to benefit all of its young people.Jeffrey LoughHead of LinhopeLinhope RoadNewcastle upon TyneNE5 2LWTelephone: 0191 267 4447Email jeff.lough@pru.newcastle.sch.uk109