Behaviour Policy




The basis for our Behaviour policy is the school mission statement:



‘Achievement for Everyone’.


At Croft C of E primary school we aim to achieve this by fostering a caring and co-operative attitude within our inclusive school community.
This policy was prepared after consultation with members of the LA Pupil and Parent Services unit, teachers, staff, governors, pupils and parents.


Our aims are:




This policy provides a clear, consistent structure within which pupils, governors, parents and staff work together to encourage, and expect, good standards of behaviour. These are based on shared values, supported by a system of rewards and, where necessary, consequences within the context of a positive community atmosphere. Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated.


We aim to provide a consistent and positive whole - school approach to behaviour using a system of rewards as follows:




The school rules have been devised by the children and are as follows:


   1. Take care of each other and our school.
   2. Be polite to everyone in school.
   3. Always work quietly and try your best.
   4. Be well behaved and act sensibly and safely.


If a child breaks the school rules, these are the consequences:


  1. A stern word or restatement of the rules.
  2. After 2 warnings, pupils write in the Behaviour Book in their classroom. They record what they were doing and why they were sent there.
  3. If a child persists in distracting others and prevents effective learning, they will be sent to another classroom and will follow the procedure of 5 minutes isolation and writing in the class behaviour book. (Class 2 to Class 3, Class 3 to Class 4, and Class 4 to Class 3). These books form effective daily and long term records of behaviour which will be monitored by the class teachers and Head.
  4. A child may be kept in at playtime to finish work or temporarily to remove them from a difficult situation.
  5. If a child's name appears in a book three times in a week, the parents will be informed as soon as possible of the unacceptable behaviour and the child will be asked to draw up an agreement with the teacher about work or behaviour. The class teacher will keep a detailed daily behaviour monitoring sheet.
  6. If the agreement is not kept, parents will again be contacted either by telephone or letter to arrange a mutually convenient time to discuss the problem and establish a plan of action. This may include the maintenance of a home/school record book, and with permission, the enlistment of specialist help. Above all, parents will be involved at all stages to support and assist a constructive solution.
  7. At lunch times, if a child behaves inappropriately, the MSA on duty will enter the child's name and a brief description of the behaviour in a record book. This is kept in the staffroom. The Headteacher will monitor this weekly and the above course of action will be followed if necessary.
  8. As a last resort if a child continues to break the school rules and causes problems for other children or if an assault or severe incident has occurred then exclusion will follow. Depending upon the severity of the incident this may be permanent. The NYCC guidelines for exclusion will be followed.



To maintain confidentiality, the outcomes of disciplinary procedures will not be divulged to parties other than those directly involved.


MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT


1.    Each member of staff has a responsibility to keep under review the practical operation of the Management of Behaviour Policy, paying particular attention to:-


2.    Records will be kept to chart appropriate behaviour, with the giving of class rewards, merit certificates, special award letters home etc.
Behaviour which gives cause for concern will be dealt with as detailed above.

3.    Persistently bad behaviour may be a result of children having emotional, psychological or neurological disturbance, or it may be a response to their own learning difficulties. These children may not respond to the normal range of rewards and consequences and may need a particular programme to help them modify their behaviour, accompanied by personalised rewards and sanctions. These can be drawn up and contracted in conjunction with the child, parents and staff. The class teacher must keep a careful record of any incidents and actions which are inappropriate as the help of other professionals, such as Educational Psychologists, may need to be sought and clear information is essential for accurate diagnosis and the provision of additional support. (See Policy for Special Educational Needs). Croft C of E Primary School will make every attempt to minimise disruption to the education of other children, ensuring the safety of all.

4.    Positive feedback will be given to parents at the end of a school day.

5.    The Management of Behaviour Policy will be achieved by the provision of criteria for success. These will be measured against the aims set out in this policy and evidence will be gained through observation of pupils' behaviour as to the level of success of this policy and those areas needing review.
Evidence will be based on:-



THE USE OF FORCE TO CONTROL OR RESTRAIN PUPILS
Please see the separate policy and LA Guidelines 2008


This policy was first written in October 1998 and has been reviewed annually.    
                  
September 2010.