Behaviour, Discipline & Anti-Bullying Policy

1Aims and Expectations

Our Aims Statement:

“To provide the kind of working environment within a Christian

settingwhere every person can feel valued and respected”.

It is a primary aim of our school that every member of the school community feels valued and respected, and that each person is treated fairly and well. We are a caring community, whose values are built on Christian values with mutual trust and respect for all. The school behaviour policy is therefore designed to support the way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. It aims to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.

It is important to remember, when dealing with behaviour problems in children that we must separate the child from the action. We continue to love the child whilst not necessarily liking the behaviour which he/she shows. We show a firmness of purpose based on underlying care for our pupils.

At All Saints we have one overarching rule, our ‘Golden Rule’ which is based on the teachings of the Gospels:

1.2 The primary aim of the behaviour policy is not to have a system to enforce rules, it is a means of promoting good relationships, so that people can work together with the common purpose of helping everyone to learn.

We use the ‘Assertive Discipline’ approach,which rewards and encourages positive behaviours shown by the children.This policy supports the school community in aiming to allow everyone to work together in an effective and considerate way, showing them how to be a ‘True All Saint’.

As a general rule, the children are encouraged to:

  • Be polite
  • Show care and consideration to other children, staff, pets and property
  • Carry through instructions
  • Always listen and allow others to do so
  • Play and work co-operatively with others

Children are discouraged from:

  • Arguing over decisions
  • Rushing around school or playground causing danger to others
  • Abusing property or apparatus
  • Using bad language
  • Interfering with the rights of others to enjoy their education

(We do not allow sweets or toys to be brought to school, except on special occasions, i.e. Birthdays. Toy guns or other weapons are not allowed). When children are settling into Foundation Stage toys and blankets may be used as a comforter.

The school expects every member of the school community, adults and pupils, to behave in a considerate way towards others.

We treat all children and adults fairly and apply this behaviour policy in a consistent way.

This policy aims to help all children and adults to grow in a safe and secure environment, and to become positive, responsible and increasingly independent members of the school community.

The school rewards good behaviour, as it believes that this will develop an ethos of kindness and co-operation. This policy is designed to promote good behaviour, rather than merely deter anti-social behaviour.

2 Incentives and Sanctions

2.1Incentives

Children are encouraged to ‘Let their light shine’ in all areas of the curriculum, in behaviour, in presentation, and by demonstrating those characteristics which best match our ethos by the awarding of stars or smiley faces, kept on individual cards. Ten stars merit a special sticker from the Headteacher and a certificate to take home. This is then repeated at 25 50, 75, 100 and so on.

At the end of the school year, each class team work together with the Headteacher to choose a third of the class to receive a Nicholas Chamberlaine’s School Foundation Governors Award; this is usually a book of Bible stories or a prayer book. Every term there are awards for attendance.

In Nursery children are rewarded with stickers/stamps, the reasons being written on the achievement chart. A completed chart is recognised by a certificate from the Headteacher. As in school a third of the class gain certificates from the Trust Governors at the end of the year.

School celebrates with a weekly “Golden Book” Assembly in which we praise a group from each class whose work or behaviour deserves special mention. Parents are invited to share in this assembly. Also in Golden Book assembly we celebrate events or achievements outside of school such as swimming, music or other clubs.

Birthdays are celebrated weekly in school, at this assembly and on the day in class.

2.2Sanctions

We use a number of sanctions as part of our behaviour management strategy, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. We employ each sanction appropriately to each individual situation.

2.3.1We expect children to listen carefully to instructions in lessons. If they do not do so, we ask them either to move to a place nearer the teacher, or to sit on their own.

We expect children to try their best in all activities. If they do not do so, we may ask them to redo a task.

2.3.2If a child is disruptive in class, the teacher reprimands him or her. If a child misbehaves repeatedly, we take the child to a space away from the main group until s/he calms down, and is in a position to work sensibly again with others.

2.3.3The safety of the children is paramount in all situations. If a child’s behaviour endangers the safety of others, the class teacher stops the activity and takes the children to another area. If their behaviour is considered dangerous to the child themself then a senior manager is sought to assist. At this point the child will be encouraged to move to another calmer space away from the situation. Staff are trained in Team Teach de-escalation strategies and will only in extreme circumstances employ restraint in line with WCC policy.

2.3.4In all cases of unwanted behaviours, the school’s Behaviour Management Plan is followed, with a view to improving the behaviour of the child. (See appendix 1) In Key Stage 1& 2, the ‘Good to Be Green’ rewards and sanctions materials are used in support of our assertive discipline approach.

2.3.5Challenging behaviour is always discussed with the Headteacher/SENCO, who will normally involve parents when there are repeated instances of bad behaviour or more serious incidents. Advice is sought from The Early Intervention Service and this may involve a Learning and Behaviour Assessment and the introduction of an Individual Behaviour Plan. IBPs are shared withall staff to assist them in supporting the child.

2.3.6Initially a teacher deals with challenging behaviour in class or at break. At lunch a dining supervisor will deal with any incidents and then if it persists refer to the senior staff.

2.3.7If a child is exhibiting sudden, challenging behaviour a red card with “help” on it is sent to the office. The senior manager first in line is called. If not available the next senior manager is called and so on along the line.

2.3.8Children whose names appear on our Special Needs register sometimes have complex problems which are dealt with on an individual basis. This means that the code of conduct outlined in our “Sanctions” paragraph may be varied on occasion – according to individual need.

2.4Class Rules

Each teacher discusses and negotiates a set of rules with their class, to produce its own classroom code for the year. Once it is agreed by the children it is displayed on the wall of the classroom. In this way, every child in the school knows the standard of behaviour that we expect in our school. If there are incidents of anti-social behaviour, the class teacher discusses these with the whole class during ‘circle time’. In Foundation Stage ‘golden rules’ are discussed and displayed at the children’s level in words and pictures or signing.

2.5Bullying

The school does not tolerate bullying of any kind. If we discover that any persistent acts of bullying or intimidation have taken place, we act immediately to stop any further occurrences of such behaviour. Whilst it can be very difficult to eradicate bullying, we do everything in our power to ensure that all children attend school free from fear.

2.6Restraint

All members of staff are aware of the regulations regarding the use of force by teachers, as set out in The Use of Force to Control or Restrain Pupils.2n November 2007.Teachers in our school do not hit, push or slap children. Staff only intervene physically to restrain children or to prevent injury to a child, or if a child is in danger of hurting him/herself. The actions that we take are in line with government guidelines on the restraint of children.

3 The role of the class teacher

3.1It is the responsibility of the class teacher,with the support of their T.A.’s, to ensure that the Behaviour Management Planis implemented in their class, and that their class behaves in a responsible manner during lesson time.

3.2All staff in our school have high expectations of the children in terms of behaviour, and they strive to ensure that all children behave in an appropriate manner.

3.3In keeping with our Christian ethos, childrenshould be treated fairly and the classroom code used consistently. All children should be treated with respect and understanding.

3.4The class teacher liaises with external agencies, as necessary, to support and guide the progress of each child.

3.5The class teacher reports to parents about the progress of each child in their class, in line with the whole–school policy. They may also contact a parent if there are concerns about the behaviour or welfare of a child. The Home/School agreement supports this process.

4 The role of the headteacher

4.1It is the responsibility of the Headteacher, under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, to implement the school behaviour policy consistently throughout the school, and to report to governors, when requested, on the effectiveness of the policy. It is also the responsibility of the Headteacher to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all children in the school.

4.2The Headteacher supports the staff by implementing the policy, by setting the standards of behaviour, and by supporting staff in the implementation of the policy.

4.3The Headteacher keeps records of all reported serious incidents of misbehaviour.

4.4The Headteacher has the responsibility for giving fixed-term exclusions to individual children for serious acts of misbehaviour. For repeated or very serious acts of anti-social behaviour, the Headteacher may permanently exclude a child; this action is only taken after the school governors have been notified.

5 The role of parents

5.1The school works collaboratively with parents, so children receive consistent messages about how to behave at home and at school.

5.2We explain our approach in the prospectus, and we expect parents to read sign and support this through our Home School Agreement (see appendix 2). Both the prospectus and behaviour Policy are published on the school website.

5.3We expect parents to support their child’s learning, and to co-operate with the school, as set out in the Home School Agreement. We try to build a supportive dialogue between the home and the school, and we inform parents immediately if we have concerns about their child’s welfare or behaviour.

5.4If the school has to use reasonable sanctions to correct a child, parents should support the actions of the school. If parents have any concern about the way that their child has been treated, they should initially contact the class teacher. If the concern remains, they should then contact the Headteacher and if it still remains then the school governors. If these discussions cannot resolve the problem, a formal grievance or appeal process can be implemented.

6 The role of governors

6.1The governing body has the responsibility of setting down these general guidelines on standards of discipline and behaviour, and of reviewing their effectiveness. The governors support the Headteacher in carrying out these guidelines.

6.2The Headteacher has the day-to-day authority to implement the school Behaviour, Discipline and Anti-Bullying Policy, but governors may give advice to the Headteacher about particular disciplinary issues. The Headteacher must take this into account when making decisions about matters of behaviour.

7 Fixed-term and permanent exclusions

7.1The governors are normally kept informed of any particularly challenging children, so that they are in full knowledge of the situation should an exclusion situation arise.

7.2Only the Headteacher (or the Acting Headteacher) has the power to exclude a pupil from school. The Headteacher may exclude a pupil for one or more fixed periods, for up to 45 days in any one school year. The Headteacher may also exclude a pupil permanently. It is also possible for the Headteacher to convert fixed-term exclusion into a permanent exclusion, if the circumstances warrant this.

7.3If the Headteacher excludes a pupil, s/he informs the parents immediately, giving reasons for the exclusion. At the same time, the Headteacher makes it clear to the parents that they can, if they wish, appeal against the decision to the governing body. The school informs the parents how to make any such appeal.

7.4The Headteacher informs the LA and the governing body about any permanent exclusion, and about any fixed-term exclusions beyond five days in any one term.

7.5The governing body itself cannot either exclude a pupil or extend the exclusion period made by the Headteacher.

7.6The governing body has a discipline committee which is made up of between three and five members. This committee considers any exclusion appeals on behalf of the governors.

7.7When an appeals panel meets to consider exclusion, they consider the circumstances in which the pupil was excluded, consider any representation by parents and the LA, and consider whether the pupil should be reinstated.

7.8If the governors’ appeals panel decides that a pupil should be reinstated, the Headteacher must comply with this ruling.

8 Monitoring

8.1The Headteacher monitors the effectiveness of this policy on a regular basis. S/he also reports to the governing body on the effectiveness of the policy and, if necessary, makes recommendations for further improvements.

8.2Staff keepdetailed records of any incidents on an ABC (Antecedant Behaviour Consequence) sheet. We also keep a record of any incidents that occur at break or lunchtimes: lunchtime supervisors give written details of any incidents.

8.3The Headteacher keeps a record of any pupil who is excluded for a fixed-term, or who is permanently excluded.

8.4It is the responsibility of the governing body to monitor the rate of exclusions, and to ensure that the school policy is administered fairly and consistently.

9 Review

9.1The governing body reviews this policy every two years. They governors may, however, review the policy earlier than this, if the government introduces new regulations, or if the governing body receives recommendations on how the policy might be improved.

Signed: Tina Keeling Date: December 2016

Appendix 1

All Saints Bedworth C of E Primary School

Behaviour Management Plan

NB:Please refer to Behaviour, Discipline & Anti-Bullying policy.

In line with our aims statement and behaviour policy, assertive discipline strategies are employed in order to promote a positive climate for behaviour. Clear guidelines and procedures are followed.

Discipline Plan and Procedure
1 / Verbal warning / Child is told what they have done wrong and given a chance to correct their own behaviour.
ie, to make a better choice.
2 / Child moved within room/playground/hall / Child is moved to sit with a TA or on their own within the room/playground/hall and given a consequential warning
ie, “If you continue to do….. then this will happen.”
3 / Child removed from activity or situation / Child is taken away from the activity or situation within the room/playground/hall or if necessary to a quieter space. TA or midday supervisor stays with them.
4 / Loss of privileges
and
behaviour reported by class teacher to parent and Headteacher / This could be ‘time-out’ where the child sits and observes the rest of the children eg, on a chair or by the wall in the playground or misses a play-time or Golden time activity.
A record of the incident will be recorded in the Classroom Incidents File/Accident Book.
(In the case of SEN an ABC chart may also need to be completed)
5 / Child taken to Head teacher or SLT / The Head will discuss the child’s behaviour with the child and accompanying adult and will then complete a behaviour journal or letter of apology with the child.
A copy of this will be placed on file and another given to the parent at the end of the day. Any letters of apology also given to the addressee by the child.
(If the Head teacher is unavailable the child is taken to a member of the SLT.)

Appendix 2

ALL SAINTS HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

The policy of our school is to provide a stable and happy environment for all ‘Playing and learning together to be the best that we can be’.

School will:

Provide a safe and secure, nurturing and stimulating, Christian environment in which to learn.

Encourage children to follow the All Saints way and ‘to be the best that they can be’.

Provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of your child.

Achieve high standards of work and behaviour through building good relationships and developing a sense of responsibility.

Keep you informed about general school matters and in particular your child’s progress.

Deal with concerns promptly and appropriately.

Be open and welcoming at all times and offer opportunities for you to become involved in the daily life of the school.

The family will:

Support the Christian values of ‘The All Saints Family’.

Make sure my child attends regularly and on time, and inform the school by telephone on the first day of any absence.

Avoid taking family holidays in term time whenever possible.

Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour, encouraging my child to be caring, respectful and polite to all.

Agree not to publish any images of other children on any social networking sites.