Code of Conduct & Anti-Bullying Policy

Effective Date: 17 June 2026

Applicable to: All students (ages 3-8), parents/guardians, staff, and visitors of Ultra

1. Purpose

This Code of Conduct & Anti-Bullying Policy sets out the behavior expected of students, parents, and staff at Ultra (“the School”), and the steps the School takes to prevent and respond to bullying, given the young age of our students (3–8 years).

2. Expectations for Students

• Be kind, share, and use gentle hands and words with friends and teachers.
• Listen to and follow instructions from teachers and staff.
• Take care of School property, toys, and books.
• Tell a teacher if they feel unsafe, hurt, or upset, or see a friend being treated unkindly.

3. Expectations for Parents/Guardians

• Communicate with School staff and other families respectfully, including in person and on School communication channels (WhatsApp groups, email, apps).
• Not approach, reprimand, or discipline another family's child on School premises; any concern about another child's behavior should be raised with the Class Teacher or Principal.
• Support the School's behavior-guidance approach at home and avoid undermining staff instructions in front of children.
• Refrain from posting negative, defamatory, or identifying content about other students, parents, or staff on social media.

4. Expectations for Staff

• Model patient, respectful, age-appropriate communication at all times.
• Use positive behavior-guidance techniques (redirection, encouragement, clear simple instructions) rather than punishment, shouting, or physical discipline.
• Treat every child fairly regardless of background, ability, gender, or family circumstances.

5. What Counts as Bullying (Age-Appropriate Definition)

For young children, bullying includes repeated unkind behavior such as hitting, pushing, name-calling, deliberately excluding a child from play, taking or damaging another child's belongings on purpose, or teasing about appearance, family, or ability. The School distinguishes occasional normal conflicts between young children (which are part of social development) from a pattern of repeated, intentional unkindness directed at the same child.

6. Prevention

• Age-appropriate lessons on kindness, sharing, feelings, and friendship are built into the curriculum.
• Staff supervise play areas closely and intervene early in conflicts.
• Staff watch for changes in a child's mood, appetite, or willingness to come to School, which can be signs of distress.

7. Reporting & Response

1. A child, parent, or staff member may report a concern to the Class Teacher or Principal at any time.
2. Staff will calmly separate the children involved, ensure everyone is safe, and listen to each child using simple, age-appropriate questions.
3. Both sets of parents will be informed as appropriate, with sensitivity, and a plan agreed for follow-up (e.g., closer supervision, a buddy system, or a short counseling conversation).
4. Repeated incidents will lead to a meeting with the Parent(s) of the child displaying the behavior to agree a support plan; persistent serious behavior may lead to consequences as described in the Terms & Conditions.
5. All reports are documented confidentially by the School.

8. Disciplinary Approach for Young Children

Consequences are always positive, restorative, and age-appropriate — such as a calm conversation, a short break from an activity, or guided practice of kinder behavior — and never involve physical punishment, public shaming, withholding of food, or isolation in a locked space.

9. Review

This Policy is reviewed annually by the School leadership team.