Behaviour Document.
Behaviour Management.
It is our aim to create a School community in which all members, pupils and adults are held in respect and where each individual is treated fairly and with consideration.
Within this disciplined environment there will exist an orderly atmosphere which will promote learning and develop self esteem.
The School rules encapsulate the Code of Conduct and are;
- Treat each other with respect and respect the authority of all adults – teaching and non – teaching staff.
- Treat the School environment and property, with respect.
- Move about the School with regard to the safety of self and others.
Each class has a set of class rules, the aim is to create collective ownership of these by involving the pupils in the process. These rules, rewards and consequences are displayed in each classroom on the wall so that they are obvious to all pupils, support teachers and supply teachers. This allows all adults to reinforce discipline with all pupils. At
At Cogan Primary we operate a system of positive reinforcement, through which “good” behaviour and work is reinforced liberally. The “Proud to Present” record of achievement scheme is a vehicle for positive behaviour management. Teaching and non-teaching staff can award a child with praise points for good behaviour in and out of the classroom. The children each have a record card and they stamp their card each time they achieve a praise point. When they gain 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 and 75 stamps they have the appropriate badges. When they reach 25, 50 and 100 stars they receive a bronze, silver and gold certificate. The junior children celebrate their achievements during an assembly once a fortnight. Once a month there is also a special assembly held to celebrate the children’s success. Each Junior class teacher nominates one child that they feel has worked hard and tried hard during the month, this child is then awarded a trophy which they are allowed to keep on display for a month in their classrooms. During this assembly the children who have been awarded “Worker of the Week” also celebrate their success.
Children learn by example and it is the agreed aim of the school that all staff lead by demonstrating courtesy and respect to each other and to the children. Courteous, considerate behaviour will follow. This means allowing the child time to develop social skills, stopping to discuss rudeness and taking time to compliment children who are behaving appropriately.
Teachers strive to encourage children in the following ways:
by promoting self esteem
by delegating responsibility and fostering independence.
All staff are aware that work/tasks must be within the child’s capabilities. Disruptive behaviour can arise if learning experiences are not appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the pupil.
Sanctions.
Discipline in
It is important to:
Distinguish between minor and serious incidents
Discourage the punishment of the whole group
Maintain a balance between sanctions and rewards
A consistent approach to the implementation of rules and sanctions avoids staff inconsistencies, which result when different interpretations are applied. An escalating scale of sanctions affords teachers clear idea as to what they are expected to do when a rule has been infringed.
At Playtime
Football may be played during break time in the designated areas. Only 2 games are permitted 1 for year 5 and 1 for year 6. Tennis balls may be used outside the football areas for throwing and catching games only. There are 2 balls available for playing basket ball/ netball.
Boisterous play, which leads to aggression, is dealt with immediately by denying play.
During the afternoon playtime there is shelter time for those who have chosen not to follow the school rules during the morning playtime. Depending on the gravity of the misdemeanour the child will spend either five or ten minutes away from the other children in the shelter. There will be a record of the children who are put in shelter time and any child in shelter time on three occasions is aware that their parents will be informed.
Any misdemeanours during the afternoon playtime will result in the children having time out sitting on the wall or time in the Infant yard for the Junior children.
At lunchtime
N.C and S.B oversee the start of the sandwiches in the Annexe.
M.O and S.D to oversee the start of the Infant sandwiches.
1 member of staff to watch the dinner children as they walk across the yard.
G.L to walk the Year 3 children who have sandwiches over to the Annexe.
Midday supervisors see the Head teacher or Deputy , if there are any problems they cannot resolve.(See Guidelines for midday supervisors)
In the event of persistent bad behaviour in the lunch period, parents will be informed and if necessary, the child will go home for lunchtimes for a set period. The Chairman of the Governors will be informed of this action.
During the day if any child is sent to the head teacher due to bad behaviour the class teacher needs to send a note with the child as an explanation.
Assembly Time.
It is agreed that the children must enter and leave the hall or Annexe in an appropriate manner.
In the classroom the children must be quiet when the teacher enters.
No one is to shout out.
No one is to wander around the room.
No child is to sit outside the classroom.
Children are not to be asked to do photocopy during lesson times.
The children should be given a task to occupy themselves as soon as they come in during registration. i.e handwriting, spelling, reading and tables.
Parents of pupils not working/ misbehaving will be invited in to talk to the class teacher at the beginning of the term.
Punishment represents just one of many methods that can be utilised to reinforce discipline and as such, should only be used when positive approaches have proved unsuccessful.
A punishment can only be effective if it decreases the frequency of the unacceptable behaviour for which it was given.
The following course of action has been agreed as appropriate to modify behaviour in the classroom situation.
Key Stage 1
Rules
Do as the teacher has asked
keep your hands and feet to yourself
Be kind and helpful to everyone
Use the right voice in the right place
Always walk when you are indoors
Rewards
Praise
Stars or stickers
Certificates and badges
A ‘Good News’ certificate to take home
Class points
The weekly class cup
Consequences
A warning
Time out on a chair or on the carpet
Leave the group to work alone
Miss 1 minute of playtime
Go to work in another class for 5 minutes
Go to the Headteacher
Bad behaviour is reported to parents.
Key Stage 2
Rules
Follow Instructions
Show respect
- keep hands, feet and objects to self.
- No teasing or calling names
Don’t interrupt others
Use partner/group and class voice when told and when appropriate.
Rewards
Praise
Proud to Present points
Stickers
1st out to play
Worker of the week
Class award – which the children can chose with their teacher.
Consequences
Warning
5 minutes working away form the others.
2 minutes missed form break
*10 minutes in another classroom
(3 of * and a letter will be sent home)
Sent to the Head teacher
Parents informed of difficult behaviour.
In the event of the undesirable behaviour being of a serious nature, the child will be sent to the Headteacher and not progress through the agreed stages of consequences.
Children who display constant or frequent behaviour difficulties may have the following procedures put in place:-
1. a home – school book. This book lists good and bad behaviour, it is used as a form of behaviour modification. The parents are required to sign this book daily and the Head teacher is sometimes involved in monitoring the report on a daily basis. Reward systems are often connected to this report.
2. The teacher will draw up an action plan with the pupil through discussion of the behaviour, which has caused the situation, and how it can be corrected. The child is encouraged to make his/her own suggestions and the plan is written together, making sure the child understands. A review date is arranged and rewards are set as appropriate.
Each class teacher keeps a record of incidents of difficult behaviour. This record will include notes of meetings with children and parents, teachers’ observations, written reports from adults and children and action taken. All entries must be signed and dated.
In the case of a child persistently behaving inappropriately, the child would be placed on the School’s special needs register, an I.B.P drawn up and the Pupil Support Service consulted.
As part of the School’s Behaviour Management system the staff believe it is important that the children are aware that they make choices during the day related to their behaviour, either abiding by or disobeying school rules. The children are clear about the rewards for good behaviour and also the consequences for difficult behaviour.
In extreme cases the exclusion procedure will be implemented. In these situations the L.E.A. guidelines will be followed.
School Council
A group of Junior pupils are elected at the beginning of the academic year, to form a School Council team. The purpose of this team is to provide support to teachers in helping pupils follow the school rules. Their duties include:-
1. Identifying incidents of inappropriate behaviour and informing staff. [At no time do they become physically involved]
2. Spotting isolates and being supportive.
3. Carrying out various duties both in school and in the playground.
They meet on a regular basis with a member of staff to discuss rules, behaviour, problems and any other appropriate issues affecting the school and its pupils.
The Home School Agreement, approved by all parties in 1999, forms part of this policy as it clearly states the responsibilities of School, parents and children in the promotion of good behaviour and discipline.