Behaviour In Our School

Behaviour Policy

Introduction

As a Church of England Primary School our Behaviour Policy is based upon our Christian Values: Compassion, Creativity, Friendship, Perseverance and Respect. This policy works within the parameters of the Bridge Schools Behaviour Policy. This policy has been designed in line with the Education Endowment Fund guidance.

We follow the 6 main principles:


1. Know and understand our children and their influences
2. Teach learning behaviours alongside managing misbehaviour
3. Use classroom management strategies to support good classroom behaviour
4. Use simple approaches as part of our regular routine
5. Use targeted approaches to meet the needs of our individuals
6. Consistency

 

Encouraging and Acknowledging our Values

Children who demonstrate our values consistently or who embody one of the values in a particular situation, will receive a ‘Values Point’. These are recorded on ClassDojo. Each week during Collective Worship one winner for each class is announced.

Some children, with SEND, will often have individual rewards tailored to their needs in addition to this.

Positive behaviour will also be encouraged and celebrated through a range of measures throughout the school day:

·        High expectations underline our understanding that positive, trusting relationships enable learning.

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Through staff training, we understand that behaviour is a form of communication and that poor behaviour is understood to result from an unmet need or as an adapted, defensive, stress response.

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A calm, consistent and orderly environment to support children to learn and manage their feelings and behaviour.

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Consistent routines and calm transitions provide an opportunity to reflect, learn, celebrate and explore behaviour.

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We communicate with parents to both celebrate positive behaviour choices, along with any needs identified.

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Staff ‘look for the good’ to create an atmosphere of positivity and cooperation.

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Transparent school rules and ‘stepped boundaries’ that are explained regularly.

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PSHE Jigsaw lessons are opportunities to discuss appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, along with responsibilities and consequences.

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Effective individual behaviour plans for children where appropriate.

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We record incidents on Arbor (our Management Information System), so that we can track patterns, improvements and to ensure that the best provision is in place for all children.

 

Consequences for not following our Values

 As an inclusive school we will support all children in acquiring the skills required to demonstrate positive characteristics of learning and behaviour.  Part of this is being taught through the consistent use of sanctions by all adults, which encourage children to take responsibility for their actions. The list below sets clear consequences for specific behaviours. Although it is not an exhaustive list, it covers the most common behavioural issues.

 

Stage 1

Consequence

Quiet reminder.

Non-verbal signals, e.g. eye contact. Change of seating.

 

 

Stage 2

Consequence

Parents/carers informed of behaviour by class teacher.

Removal of all or part of break-time and lunch-time.

If appropriate, an apology may need to be given.

Behaviour logged.

 

Stage 3

Consequence

Parents/carers informed of behaviour by Head or Senior teacher.

Child to have a meeting with Head or Senior teacher.

Removal of break and lunch-times over a period of days.

If appropriate, an apology may need to be given.

Behaviour logged.

 

Stage 4

Consequence

Meeting between parents/carers and Head or Senior teacher.

Individual Behaviour Plan for child.

Internal exclusion (separation from peers).

If appropriate, an apology may need to be given.

Behaviour logged.

 

Stage 5

Consequence

Meeting between parents/carers and Head or Senior teacher

Fixed term exclusion.

Behaviour logged.

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Our Values...

Creativity

Creative

We are bold and innovative in our approach to find new solutions to the challenges we face.

Curiosity

Curious

We are inspired by the awe and wonder of the world.

Integrity

Responsible

We take responsibility for our actions in an environment of mutual respect.

Enthusiasm

Enthusiastic

We are passionate about learning.

Excellence

Excellent

We are the best we can be.

Determination

Determined

We overcome all barriers to reach our potential, developing a capacity to improve further.


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