Behaviour policy
The school is a social structure and has to have certain codes of behaviour. We aim for high standards of behaviour. These standards are best achieved with the support of parents by developing in each pupil self respect, respect for others and respect for the environment.
Aims
- To develop a whole school behaviour policy supported and followed by the whole school community, parents, teachers, pupils and governors, based on a sense of community and shared values.
- By applying positive policies to create a caring, family atmosphere in which teaching and learning can take place in a safe and happy environment
- To teach, through the school curriculum, values and attitudes as well as knowledge and skills. (This will promote responsible behaviour, encourage self-discipline and encourage in pupils a respect for themselves, for other people and for property)
- To encourage good behaviour rather than to simply punish bad behaviour by providing a range of rewards for pupils of all ages and abilities
- To make clear to pupils the distinction between minor and more serious misbehaviour and the range of sanctions that will follow
- To treat problems when they occur in a caring and sympathetic manner in the hope of achieving an improvement in behaviour
We recognise that in order to achieve these aims we need to put into practice a Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct
- All members of the school community are asked to respect each other
- All pupils are expected to respect their teachers, other adults and fellow pupils
- All pupils are expected to respect their own and other people’s property and to take care of books and equipment
- Pupils are asked to be well-behaved, well-mannered and attentive
- Pupils should walk (not run) when moving around school
- If a pupil has a grievance against another pupil, it must be reported to a member of staff who will deal with the matter
- Physical violence is not acceptable, neither is retaliation. Repeated or serious incidents will lead to exclusion
- Foul or abusive language must not be used
- Pupils are expected to be punctual
- Pupils must not bring sharp or dangerous instruments to school, or any item, that might cause a problem
- Pupils should not bring toys into school.
- Pupils should wear the correct school uniform. Jewellery should not be worn.
This code of conduct has been formulated with the safety and well-being of the pupils in mind, and to enable the school to function efficiently as a place of learning.
All parents are given the Aims and Code of Conduct at the start of the school year. Pupils are reminded of their importance at special assemblies and throughout the school year.
We recognise that in order to achieve these aims we need to put into practice a code of behaviour of simple school rules which are accepted and understood by everyone.
At Bushbury Hill Primary our School Rules are:
- To follow instructions.
- Always walk quietly in school.
- Be kind to each other.
- Always tell the truth.
- Keep the school tidy.
These rules are introduced at the beginning of the year in class and assembly; they are displayed around the school and reinforced throughout the year by the teachers and staff
There will be times when pupil’s behaviour can cause concern. Minor breaches of discipline are generally dealt with by the class teacher in a caring supportive and fair manner. We aim to involve parents at the earliest possible stage and will invite them into school to discuss persistent or recurring problems in order to resolve them.
Major breaches of discipline, which are generally rare, are dealt with by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher. The standard procedure for this sort of problem follows a set pattern. Failure to improve leads automatically to the next stage, each stage is recorded.
Procedures for Dealing with Major Breaches of Discipline
- A verbal warning by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher as to future conduct
- Withdrawal from the classroom for the rest of the day
- A letter to parents informing them of the problem
- A meeting with parents, and a warning given about the next stage unless there is an improvement in the pupil’s behaviour.
- If the problem is severe or recurring then exclusion procedures are implemented after consultation with the Governing Body
- A case conference involving parents and support agencies
- A permanent exclusion after consultation with the Governing Body and the LEA
- Parents have the right of appeal to the Governing Body against any decision to exclude
NB a very serious problem may result in the normal procedure being abandoned and a child being taken home straight away.