St Cuthbert’s Behaviour and Discipline Parent Information Session September 2017 Mrs Ceri Morgan Acting Deputy Head

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Our Policy….. The school has a number of school rules, but the primary aim of the behaviour policy is not 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. This policy supports the school community in aiming to allow everyone to work together in an effective and considerate way. 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.

Rewards We praise and reward children for good behaviour in a variety of ways: Regular marking of children’s work. Feedback through discussion Written comments and reports Displays of pupils’ work Sharing good work with other classes Class Star Charts Celebration Assembly (key stage) Class Dojo – weekly winners to have golden time Golden Board Stickers and stamps School Newsletter and Class Newsletters Individual Class Systems Positive affirmations Recognising good behaviour

Consequences The school employs a number of sanctions to enforce the school rules, and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. We employ each sanction appropriately to each individual situation. We encourage 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 encourage children to try their best in all activities. If they do not do so, we may ask them to redo a task. This may happen over a playtime, lunchtime or as a home task. We try to ensure the task best fits their ability and rewards are given for effort. If a child is disruptive in class, the teacher reprimands him or her. If a child misbehaves repeatedly, we use time out within the classroom until s/he calms down and is in a position to work sensibly again with others. Positive acknowledgement of appropriate behaviour is central to our school ethos. If a child deliberately spoils another pupils’ work , an appropriate sanction is set by the class teacher (or the SMT in place of the class teacher) The 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 prevents the child from taking part for the rest of that session.

DH room (lunchtime) – children’s names and reasons for attending are recorded. They are able to reflect upon their behaviour and may be asked to complete a task, e.g. letter of apology White Slip – this results in children spending time 10 minutes in the DH Room at lunchtime. 3 x White Slips issued in any half term will mean that a “White Card” is issued. White Card – A white card lasts for one week, during which time pupils will work hard towards individual behaviour targets. While on a white card, pupils have their behaviour monitored during each session and spend 10 minutes of every lunchtime in DH Room. Red Card – A Red Card lasts for two weeks and during this time pupils have their behaviour monitored during each session by the class teacher. Children to spend part of lunchtime with the Headteacher, or member of the SLT for the two weeks, for restorative justice activities. * While children are on a White or Red Card they will not be allowed to attend clubs, sporting events or class reward trips.   Children at St Cuthbert’s are valued individuals and therefore any incident will be treated in isolation.

School Rules We will walk whenever we are in the school building. We will treat each other with respect at all times. We will be kind and gentle to each other. We will do our very best work every day. We will listen to the teachers very carefully. We will play nicely and always include everyone. We will show our best manners every day. We will eat our food nicely at dinnertime.

The Role of Parents / Guardians The school works collaboratively with parents, so children receive consistent messages about how to behave at home and at school. We 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. If the school has to use reasonable sanctions as part of our School Behavioural policy, parents are informed and their support is encouraged. We consider the relationship between home and school is vitally important. We encourage open lines of communication and feel secure in the knowledge that we strive to help parents feel able to contact us when there are significant changes in the home situation which could impact on behaviour in the school. As a school, we value this support from parents. We believe children learn by example and the example that is set at home and by all staff in school is most important in setting our children models of good behaviour and respect.

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