Buses
College Travel Policy
1. Code of Conduct for College Transport
In the morning
· Please arrive 5 minutes earlier than stated and wait sensibly at the side of the road.
· Wait a reasonable time before going home if the bus is late; (up to 30 minutes on a fine day).
· Do not jostle and push to get on the bus; wait until it has stopped before moving towards it.
· Behaviour at your stop is important. At all times you are providing an image of The Chalfonts Community College. There should be no pushing, bad language or smoking.
On the bus
· Do not eat or drink on the bus.
· Take your rubbish home.
· Wear seat belts, and store belts correctly at the end of the journey.
· It is your responsibility to wear your seat belt.
· Do not distract the driver.
· Remain seated throughout the journey. Do not stand up.
· Respect each other, the coach and especially the driver.
In the afternoon
· Go straight to the buses - they leave at 2.55pm for KS3, 3.50pm for KS4 and KS5.
· If you miss the bus, firstly see the teacher on duty at the bus park and then go straight to the front office and ask to use the telephone to make arrangements to get home.
Important
· You MUST have a valid bus pass for your coach available at all times.
· You CANNOT take friends home on your bus, unless you can make arrangements with the bus company.
· You cannot swap coaches for any reason.
· If you lose your pass you must get a replacement from Reception.
· If any problems arise contact Mr Humphries.
The bus service is operated by Buckinghamshire Council and although we will try to help you with any problem in school, it is often better to contact County direct on 01296 383956
2. Home to College Travel and Behavioural Policy
General
1. The way you behave when going to and from College says a lot about you, your family and The College.
2. This policy gives good advice on how to behave in a manner which brings credit to you, your family and The College.
3. When travelling to and from College, the normal College rules apply, including:
· the wearing of College uniform correctly
· no fighting
· no bullying
· no smoking
· no spitting
· no vandalism
· no swearing or verbal aggression
4. If you see any misconduct, please report it to the driver/conductor of the bus/train or a Police officer and inform The College as soon as possible.
Travelling by foot or cycle
1. Use approved footpaths and roads only. Do not take shortcuts through private property.
2. Follow the Highway Code.
3. Ensure your cycle is roadworthy and has the correct lights.
4. Avoid cycling in large groups.
5. Do not walk in large groups which others may find threatening.
6. Respect other people's property.
When travelling by bus or train
1. Students who have a right to travel on College buses or trains also have a responsibility to behave well.
2. Wait for bus or trains in an orderly manner without disturbing others.
3. Take care when getting on and off vehicles.
4. Sit one person per seat and remain seated throughout the journey.
5. Do not shout or disturb the driver.
6. Do not throw things inside the vehicle or out of windows.
7. Do not intimidate or be rude to other passengers and respect the rights of other students to travel without fear of bullying.
8. Carry out any instructions given by the driver.
The College's response to students who fail to observe this policy
1. All codes of misconduct will be investigated and appropriate disciplinary action taken which might include:
· Official warnings
· Adoption of a seating plan
· Detentions
· Exclusion
· Payment for any damage caused
· Ban from the transport for a period of time
2. Criminal damage or behaviour will be reported to the Police.
3. Such issues will be treated seriously. Unacceptable behaviour through thoughtless and selfish action, which beings The College's name into disrepute, will not be tolerated.
3. Bus Monitors
Overview of Duties
· To make sure that the code for behaviour on buses is carried out (see code of conduct for College transport). The main duty is to help to maintain an orderly, safe environment. You must lead by example in this respect.
· Report any breaches of the code to Mr Humphries.
· Report any urgent serious breaches of the code, especially in relation to bullying or behaviour which may result in safety issues, to Mr Humphries immediately. (In his absence, the relevant Year Leader or Mr Clarke should be contacted). It is particularly important to keep a careful look out for students in distress and to be vigilant about incidents that appear to be bullying.
· Report any bus operational problems to Mr Humphries via the monitoring sheets.
IMPORTANT
Please only request students to follow the code. This is best done with a quiet word in the first instance. If this does not work then informing a teacher is the next best option. Most students will welcome being led by example. Taking the law into your own hands is neither desirable nor affective. You will get 100% staff support if a student refuses to obey reasonable requests to behave or to carry out an instruction. Any abusive behaviour towards you by younger pupils should also be reported to Mr Humphries.
Click here to see the public bus timetable for service 335 (Slough - Newland Park/ Chalfont & Latimer), stopping at the college
Click here to see the timetable for service 305 (Uxbridge - Beaconsfield - High Wycombe), stopping at the college
IF THE BUS IS NOT SCHEDULED TO STOP AT THE ACTuAL COLLEGE
GOING TO THE COLLEGE: Get off the bus at the 'Leachcroft' stop, walk straight on, around the bend, and the college is on the opposite side of the road
COMING FROM THE COLLEGE: Go out of the main school gates, turn left, walk around the corner, across the green, and wait either at or OPPOSITE the 'Leachcroft' stop (so that you are on the right side of the road for the direction you wish to travel)