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.
·
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.
·
A calm,
consistent and orderly environment to support children to learn and manage
their feelings and behaviour.
·
Consistent
routines and calm transitions provide an opportunity to reflect, learn,
celebrate and explore behaviour.
·
We
communicate with parents to both celebrate positive behaviour choices, along
with any needs identified.
·
Staff ‘look
for the good’ to create an atmosphere of positivity and cooperation.
·
Transparent
school rules and ‘stepped boundaries’ that are explained regularly.
·
PSHE Jigsaw
lessons are opportunities to discuss appropriate and inappropriate behaviour,
along with responsibilities and consequences.
·
Effective
individual behaviour plans for children where appropriate.
·
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. |
Creative
We are bold and innovative in our approach to find new solutions to the challenges we face.
Curious
We are inspired by the awe and wonder of the world.
Responsible
We take responsibility for our actions in an environment of mutual respect.
Enthusiastic
We are passionate about learning.
Excellent
We are the best we can be.
Determined
We overcome all barriers to reach our potential, developing a capacity to improve further.
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