Management of behaviours:

Each class is expected to have their own in class behavioural management system for minor issues but if the behaviour is deemed serious enough at the teacher’s discretion the child may be put on a step; although the step system is not developed to replace the in class system and should not be used in a punitive way.

It is also expected that all staff deal with any negative behaviours in a calm, nonthreatening, professional manner that would not have the child feeling intimidated or belittled etc.  Or should there be significant raised voices.

The step system is predominantly used for playground times but may include the likes of the bus and serious in class behaviours if required.

What behaviours deem being placed on a step?

·         Swearing

·         Bullying

·         Continual non-sharing or hogging of school equipment

·         Physical violence

·         Repeated non co-operation/ non compliance

·         Stealing or removing/ hiding others property

·         Writing or saying means things about others

A child can be “fast tracked” through the step system for a serious behaviour

Step 1:

Benched for a lunch/ playtime session

Restorative chat by teacher with child (Parent informed by phone)

Step 2:

Benched for 1 whole day

Write note home explaining actions and what step on

Step 3:

Parent meeting with teacher/ child, confined play area

Write note home explaining actions and what step on

Behaviour plan put in place

Step 4:

Parent meeting with teacher/ principal/ child, confined play area

Behaviour plan reviewed

Step 5:

Separate play/ lunch times/ class change

Behaviour plan reviewed

Step 6:

Stand down suspension

Those on step 2 by end of each fortnight do not attend fortnightly privilege/ house games

Each fortnight child returns back to step 0

Repeat step 1 or 2 people are monitored in behaviour book in staffroom

Those who miss 2 Friday fortnight privileges do not attend end of term treat but a child may earn this back with exemplary behaviour.  Also 3 Steps at any time stops term privilege.

Rewards:

Fortnightly privilege/ house games every second Friday afternoon

Vouchers for positive playground behaviour, drawn at assembly from prize box

House points in classes

End of Term privilege at school e.g. bouncy castle etc.