Featherstone Academy
Behaviour Policy
Aims and expectations
It is a primary aim of our Academy that every member of the Academy community
feel valued and respected, and that each person is treated fairly and well. We
are caring community, whose values are built on mutual trust and respect for all.
The Academy behaviour policy is therefore designed to support the way in which all
members of the Academy can live and work together in a supportive way. It aims
promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.
The Academy has a number of Academy rules, but the primary aim of the
behaviour policy, is a means of promoting good relationships, so that people can
work together with the common purpose of helping everyone to learn. This policy
supports the Academy community in aiming to allow everyone to work together in an
effective and considerate way. We expect every member of the Featherstone Academy community to behave in a considerate way towards others.
We treat all children fairly and apply this behaviour policy in a consistent way.
This policy aims to help children to grow in a safe and secure environment, and to
become positive, responsible and increasingly independent members of the Academy
community.
The Academy 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 unacceptable behaviour.
Rewards and consequences
We praise and reward children for good behaviour in a variety of ways:
These are listed and explained in our behaviour guidance document.
The Academy acknowledges all the efforts and achievements of children, both in and out of Academy. Golden Book Assembly, end of year rewards and Marvelous Me notes and stickers will always celebrate achievements. The Academy employs a number of sanctions to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
We employ each sanction appropriately to each individual situation.
The sanctions of Featherstone Academy, are listed in the behaviour guidelines.
The class teacher discusses the Academy rules with each class. In addition to the Academy rules, each class also has its own classroom rules, which are agreed by the children. In this way, every child in the Academy knows the standard of behaviour that we expect in our Academy.
The Academy does not tolerate bullying of any kind. If we discover that an act of bullying or intimidation has taken place, we act immediately to stop any further occurrences of such behaviour. While it is very difficult to eradicate bullying, we do everything in our power to ensure that all children attend Academy free from fear.
The Use of Force to Control or Restrain Pupils.
Teachers in our Academy 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.Training is provided annually for staff as required .
The role of the class teacher
It is the responsibility of the class teacher to ensure that the Academy rules are agreed in their class.
The class teachers in our Academy have high expectations of the children in terms of
behaviour, and they strive to ensure that all children work to the best of their
ability. The class teacher treats each child fairly and delivers the classroom rules
consistently. The teacher treats all children in their class with respect and understanding.The class teacher liaises with external agencies, as necessary, to support and guide each child. The class teacher may, for example, discuss the needs of a child with the education social worker or LEA behaviour support service. The class teacher reports to parents about the progress of each child in their class, in line with the whole–Academy policy. The class teacher may also contact aparent if there are concerns about the behaviour or welfare of a child.
The role of the headteacher
It is the responsibility of the head teacher, to implement the Academy behaviour policy consistently throughout the Academy, and to report to governors, when requested, on the effectiveness of the policy. It is also the responsibility of the head teacher to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all children in the Academy.The head teacher supports the staff by implementing the policy, by setting the standards of behaviour, and by supporting staff in the implementation of the policy. The head teacher keeps records of all reported serious incidents of unacceptable behaviour.
The headteacher has the responsibility for giving fixed-term exclusions to
individual children for serious acts of unacceptable behaviour. For repeated or
very serious behaviour.
The role of parents
The Academy works collaboratively with parents, so children receive consistent
messages about how to behave at home and at Academy.We explain the Academy rules in our behaviour guidelines, and we ask parents to read these and support them.
We ask parents to support their child’s learning, and to co-operate with the academy policies . We try to build a supportive dialogue between the home and the academy, and we inform parents immediately if we have concerns about their child’s welfare or behaviour. If the Academy has to use reasonable sanctions, parents are asked to support the actions of the Academy. If parents have any concern about the way that their child has been treated, they should initially contact the Academy. If the concern remains, they should contact the Academy governors. If these discussions cannot resolve the problem, a formal grievance or appeal process can be implemented.
The role of governors
The 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.
The headteacher has the day-to-day authority to implement the Academy behaviour
policy, but governors may give advice to the head teacher about particular
disciplinary issues.
The headteacher must take this into account when making decisions about matters
of behaviour.
Fixed-term and permanent exclusions
Only the headteacher (or the acting headteacher) has the power to exclude a pupil
from Academy. The headteacher may exclude a pupil for one or more fixed periods,
for up to 45 days in any one Academy year. The headteacher may also exclude a pupil
permanently. It is also possible for the headteacher to convert a fixed-term
exclusion into a permanent exclusion, if the circumstances warrant this.
If the headteacher excludes a pupil, she 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 Academy informs the parents how to make any such appeal.
The head teacher informs the Trust and the governing body about any permanent
exclusion, and about any fixed-term exclusions beyond five days in any one term.
The governing body itself cannot either exclude a pupil or extend the exclusion
period made by the headteacher.
The governing body has a discipline committee which is made up of three members.
This committee considers any exclusion appeals on behalf of the governors.
When an appeals panel meets to consider an exclusion, they consider the
circumstances in which the pupil was excluded, consider any representation by
parents and the LEA, and consider whether the pupil should be reinstated.
If the governors’ appeals panel decides that a pupil should be reinstated, the
headteacher must comply with this ruling.
Monitoring
The headteacher monitors the effectiveness of this policy on a regular basis. She
also reports to the governing body on the effectiveness of the policy and, if
necessary, makes recommendations for further improvements.
The Academy keeps a variety of records of incidents of unacceptable behaviour. The
class teacher records minor classroom incidents. The head teacher records those
incidents where a child is sent to him / her on account of serious breaches of our behaviour policy. We also keep a record of any incidents that occur at break or lunchtimes.
The headteacher keeps a record of any pupil who is excluded for a fixed-term, or
who is permanently excluded.
It is the responsibility of the governing body to monitor the rate of suspensions and exclusions, and to ensure that the Academy policy is administered fairly and consistently.
Review
The 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.
Featherstone Academy
ACADEMY BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES
We expect our Academy to be an outstanding academy.
It should be a place where:
1.Children’s safety and care is a priority
2All children can learn and enjoy their learning without interruptions
3Teachers can teach, and respond to their pupils without interruption
4 Children are proud to wear the Academy uniform and belong to
Featherstone.
5. Parents are involved in supporting the Academy
Governors and visitors are welcome at anytime, they will receive a friendly and polite welcome, and will see:
1. Children are learning.
2. Children and adults care for each other.
3. There are high standards of behaviour.
4. Children are happy.
We know all our parents will try to support us in our work towards these aims.
However, occasionally some children don’t respond to these targets and worse still prevent others from doing so.
We have a clear policy:
Good behaviour should be rewarded
For unacceptable behaviour there will be a consequence
This simple system is the basis of everything we do. We have asked the children and they agree with us. We hope you agree too.
We must therefore have a small number of rules and expectations to judge whether our behaviour is good or unacceptable.
Each class has its own set of rules, discussed and agreed between the children and their teacher. These rules are what they need to make their class a happy hard working place.
We also have other Academy and playground rules which are shared with the children.
There are some things however that we will not accept at Featherstone in any form.
These are matters of “right” and “wrong”
All the children know what they are, but here they are in a list:
Bullying in any way
Children spoiling things for others
Stealing
Children who run away from problems, sometimes putting themselves in danger
Using abusive language
Racist or homophobic name-calling and comments
Rough or violent behaviour, such as fighting ; which causes hurt to another child.
If children are involved in any of this unacceptable behaviour, parents will be informed immediately.
Before we look further at rules, we need to reassure everyone that any examples of good behaviour, hard work or a sensible attitude will be rewarded in ways such as:
Praise and thank the child in front of the class
A positive comment in a child’s book for you to see
A sticker or comment on Class Dojo or Marvellous Me.
Name in the golden book, which is kept as a permanent record.
Children to show work to another teacher or the Head Teacher
Chosen to represent the Academy in various ways
Taking responsibility
We think all our children are able to take responsibility for their own actions. Nearly all our children do this already. Here are the choices:
Choose behave properly: Choose not to behave properly:
Thanks Correction
Rewards Consequences
People at home pleased People at home not pleased
Good feelings Bad feelings
Lots of friends Fewer friends
Enjoying Academy Life Don’t enjoy Academy
Good reports Poor reports
Good Education Wasted education
Good chance for the future Fewer chances for the future
Children will be given every chance to show the right response, but if a child chooses to continue with unacceptable behaviour, then consequences will follow.
Below are listed the classroom rules for your child’s class, and the consequences of breaking those rules.
Classroom rules Consequences
1. 1. Warning
2. 2 .Second Warning
3. 3 .Removed from group
4. 4. Sent to Assistant Head
With work
5. 5. Sent to Head with work
6. 6. Parents sent for
If your child is asked to see the Headteacher a letter home may follow asking you to come in to discuss the problems and in a serious case the Chair of Governors informed.
Further action may include:
Daily or weekly reports requiring your co-operation in checking and signing.
Supervising your child in Academy.
If this challenging behaviour continues or involves violence or racial abuse, a reduced timetable at Academy will be considered.
Finally, we will do all in our power to avoid exclusion if behaviour remains without improvement governors may be asked to approve exclusions from Academy. A date would be fixed for return and discussions between child, parents and headteacher.
We always give opportunities for a new start – but our responsibility is to all families at Featherstone. All children must have the right to learn.
Around Academy and on The Playground
Our Academy is a happy place, where children can enjoy themselves and allow others to work and be happy.
In order to help this, here are our simple
Academy Rules:
We will try not to hurt anyone with unkind words or actions.
To care for our Academy and everyone’s property inside it.
Never to prevent anyone from teaching or learning.
To follow our Classroom and Playground rules.
We will agree our Statement of Equal Opportunities
We have two playgrounds, and the children all know which one is for them. In summer, children may be given permission to play on the grass. We have a number of lunch time staff on duty each day.