Behaviour Policy

 

THE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR POLICY
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

 

We believe that the most effective way of achieving our aims is to encourage and praise POSITIVE behaviour. The following are the underlying principles we wish to nurture throughout our school:

 

  • Treat all members of the school community with consideration and respect.
  • Be polite, co-operative and friendly.
  • Work hard with a sense of purpose.
  • Appreciate the school environment and respect the property of others.
  • Value other people, their work and their opinions.
  • Develop independence and take responsibility for actions and behaviour.

 

It is very important to ensure that the rewards and sanctions experienced by Grove pupils at all times of the day and in all areas of the school are consistent and fair, thus ensuring Equal Opportunities for all.

 

REWARDING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

Each class has its own code of conduct, which will be drawn up at the beginning of each academic year by the class and their teacher. The content of these will enhance the principles above. A simple school code, drawn up by staff and pupils will be displayed around the school and in the playground.

Examples of positive behaviour will be acknowledged and rewarded both in

class and in assembly.

 

  • Children will be rewarded with stickers and/or team points when appropriate.
  • Each class will work together to try and achieve a whole class reward.
  • Two children from each class will be nominated for a fortnightly merit certificate, which will be presented in assembly. Parents are invited to attend.

These rewards are reinforced at lunchtime by the midday supervisors. Midday supervisors will inform class teachers of positive behaviour so that the class teacher can reward the pupils/class.

 

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

Whilst we aim to always reward positive behaviour in all children, we

acknowledge that there will be times that we have to deal with behaviour, which is unacceptable. The following are issues, which we, as a school, view as unacceptable:

  • Physical violence.
  • Discrimination of any kind
  • Deliberate disobedience, including theft and lying.
  • Threatening or aggressive behaviour, including bullying.
  • Disregard for the school environment & property.
  • Rudeness

 

As with rewards for positive behaviour, it is vitally important that we deal with any unacceptable behaviour in an agreed and consistent way.

 

AGREED PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH UNACCEPTABLE

BEHAVIOUR

When dealing with unacceptable behaviour, we acknowledge that the response will depend on the severity of the incident. Most problems are dealt with on the spot, with the child being reminded about our expectations and the agreed code of conduct. In class the procedure for dealing with unacceptable behaviour follows 5 steps:

 

  1. Verbal warning – written name on the board.
  2. Name ticked and pupil moved to another seat.
  3. Second tuck against the name and loss of some playtime/lunchtime to discuss behaviour.
  4. Pupil referred to a senior member of staff and letter sent home informing parents.
  5. Pupil sent to the headteacher (parents informed).

 

If no further progress is made, other options will be considered. This will include a meeting between all parties to consider the next best step. It is likely that the SENCO will be involved in drawing up an Individual Behaviour Plan (IBP). This outlines the specific targets/areas being worked on. Other external agencies may also be involved. In extreme cases, a child may be excluded from school. In such cases, the latest guidelines from the LEA will always be strictly adhered to.

 

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

We believe that positive behaviour is best achieved when we communicate our expectations explicitly to parents and carers. For this reason, we produce a positive behaviour letter is sent to all parents annually.

A copy of this is given in the welcome pack to all new families joining the

school.

 

The staff will review this policy annually.

 

September 2010