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Categorization Of Unacceptable Behaviour

Offences/Unacceptable behaviours are classified into two main sub-categories

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Offences/Unacceptable behaviours are classified into two main sub-categories

  • Category 1 Type 1 Offences/Unacceptable Behaviours

These are unacceptable behaviours to be addressed by the teacher under whose supervision the learners were when the behaviour occurs. Disciplinary action for these is optional.

  • Category 1 Type 11 Offences/Unacceptable Behaviours

These are unacceptable behaviours to be addressed by the Head Teacher. Suspension and further disciplinary action is optional.

  • Category 2 Type 1 Offences/Unacceptable Behaviours

These are unacceptable behaviours to be addressed by the Head Teacher. Suspension is mandatory and further disciplinary action inclusive of recommendation of expulsion is optional.

  • Category 2 Type 11 Offences/Unacceptable Behaviours

These are unacceptable behaviours to be addressed by the Head Teacher, Head of Education Department, and the Chief Education Officer. Expulsion is mandatory for these.

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