SCHOOL POLICIES

The school has a wide range of policies and procedures which govern its safe and compliant operation. These are drawn from guidance and good practice established across the UK and Türkiye and they are reviewed on a periodic basis by the school and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Tarabya British Schools is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education and Cambridge International Education. TBS is also a member of MAIS, COBIS, BCCT and EBA.

Anti Bullying Policy

The aim of the anti-bullying policy is to ensure that students learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone; it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed will students be able to fully benefit from the opportunities
available at the school. Bullying is defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour, repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves.

Bullying includes: (mainly repetitive) name-calling; taunting; mocking; making offensive comments; kicking; hitting; pushing; taking belongings; inappropriate text messaging and emailing; sending offensive or degrading images by phone or via the internet; producing offensive graffiti; gossiping; excluding people from groups; and spreading
hurtful and untruthful rumours.

Safeguarding Children - Child Protection Policy

All children, young people, and their families will be required to read and agree to the safeguarding policy and procedures before enrolment. It is important for families to be aware of the actions that TBS staff may take if there are any concerns for a child or a young person’s safety.

It is equally important for families to understand that they may not be consulted before such action is taken. Knowing about child safeguarding procedures ahead of time helps parents to engage better in the process, meaning that change is more likely to take place.

Admissions Policy

Tarabya British Schools offer a dual curricula programme that is based on both the British and Turkish Education systems. Cambridge International Education systems are implemented from Early Years and lead to iGCSEs and A Levels at high school.
With the exception of Turkish language and cultural lessons all other lessons are taught in English. On graduating high school, the students not only receive A levels but also a high school diploma awarded from the Turkish government. It is important to note that these are not separate curricula but one integrated system.

Any nationality is welcome at TBS. Our schools offer a perfect blend of domestic and international students. TBS is truly the best option of international standard education and local cultural experiences.

We have a flexible, rolling admissions policy and welcome applications for students aged 4 to 18 (Early Years through to Grade 12) all year round. We understand that families with more than one child will want their students at the same school, and we do our very best to accommodate this.

Attendance Policy

Raising standards in education and ensuring all students can fulfil their potential is an assumption widely understood but is often insufficiently stated – students are required to attend school regularly to benefit from their education. Missing out on lessons leaves children vulnerable to falling behind.
Children with poor attendance tend to achieve less in both primary and secondary school. Failure to attend school will not only lead to scholarships being revoked but can also lead to senior students officially failing the school year. It is also important to note that enrolment maybe refused based on poor attendance. 
It is the responsibility of the Head of School to ensure that attendance and punctuality are monitored regularly.

Discipline Policy

TBS core values are ‘Respect’, ‘Readiness’ and ‘Responsibility’. We have a caring yet strong, discipline policy that is implemented as needed. It is important to note that we will engage in the development of appropriate behaviour with student and expect the support of the family.
Repeating inappropriate behaviour will lead to the student either being requested to leave during the year or refused enrolment for the next academic year.

Educational Visits and Off-site Activities Policy

We encourage teachers to undertake educationally valuable visits to sites within the United Kingdom, Türkiye and overseas, providing these do not unduly hinder the usual operation of the school and that the Health and Safety and welfare of students is always paramount.
Before the school decides to arrange an educational visit, we consider educational objectives and how they are to be achieved.

Fire Safety Policy & Emergency Evacuation Procedures

The Policy is publicly available on the school website; the Family Handbook and a copy is available upon request. All who work, volunteer or supply services to our school have an equal responsibility to understand and implement this policy and its procedures both within and outside of normal school hours including activities away from school.

Mobile Phone & Electronics Policy

Whilst technology is embedded in our lives, TBS believe that it is also necessary for students to engage in note-taking ‘the old fashioned way’ as it not only engages them in the process of learning but readies them for taking examinations.