Code of Conduct

Dulwich College is a large community. We wish all its members (pupils, teachers and operational staff alike) to derive the greatest possible benefit from being here. Our code of conduct is designed to promote harmony and the efficient and safe functioning of the community.

We are all expected to:

• be helpful and show respect for others
• avoid behaviour or comments which could lead to any distress
• behave with courtesy and in a manner which reflects well on us and on the College
• make sure that our appearance does credit to us and the College
• be punctual
• respect the property of both the College and of other people and look after our own
• observe the particular rules which are designed to ensure our own safety and which apply to particular areas of the College
• show respect for the environment of the College
• show consistency and common sense in the application and following of College rules and guidelines

Discipline and Exclusions

Suspensions
The Master and Deputy Master (Pastoral) have the authority to suspend pupils. The purpose of this sanction is to indicate clearly to pupils and parents the extreme seriousness with which the College views the offence. No suspension shall last longer than five days and is normally one or two days depending on the gravity of the offence.

Permanent Exclusion
The Master will act fairly and in accordance with the procedures of natural justice and will not exclude a pupil except in grave circumstances. The parents of a pupil who faces exclusion have the right of review by a complaints panel of at least three persons (one of whom must be independent of the College) before the Master makes a final decision.

Dulwich College provides regular support for boys who have a particular learning need. This is provided by the Learning Support team and the English as an Additional Language team. All boys are screened in their first few weeks at the College so that we can arrange support where it is required. Parents of boys who require support will be contacted after this process, and booklets detailing the nature of the support provided will be sent to them.

The College operates an inclusive policy. Provided a disabled pupil meets the required academic standards of entry into the College, where possible, provision is made available for him to receive a full education as a day boy or as a boarder.

The Chairman of Governors is Lord Turnbull.

Communications should be sent to:
The Chairman of Governors
Dulwich College
London
SE21 7LD

Further information on the College Governors and the Terms and Conditions