provide a framework for staff and pupils which aims to achieve consistency in classroom practice and expectations.
provide guidelines for behaviour that foster good relationships between staff and pupils.
The principles underlying this policy are based on respect:
for each other.
for learning.
for the environment.
for ourselves.
Good relationships should be actively pursued and encouraged throughout the school. We aim for co-operation rather than conflict.
Classroom practices and expectations The start of lessons (including registrations)
i) Pupils are expected to:
enter the room quietly.
go straight to their seats and remove their outdoor coats (except perhaps at afternoon registration).
get the necessary books and equipment out ready for the lesson unless told otherwise by the staff.
apologise for any lateness.
be silent for the taking of the register.
ii) Teachers will:
attempt to create a welcoming atmosphere as pupils come in and remove outdoor coats (except when it is very cold - this applies to pupils too).
apologise for any lateness.
take the register at the start of the lesson, recording lateness and absence.
During lessons
i) Pupils will:
work at tasks set and give of their best.
listen in silence when the teacher or a pupil is talking to the whole class.
respect other pupils efforts, views and work.
not call out or disrupt others.
not use rude, or hurtful language to anyone.
ii) Teachers will:
encourage and praise those who are on task and behaving well.
avoid negative statements directed at the whole class.
reprimand pupils in private rather than public whenever possible.
be fair and consistent.
not use rude or hurtful language to pupils.
End of lessons
i) Pupils will:
not pack up until the teacher tells them to.
tidy up furniture and leave desk tops, floors etc clean for the next class.
stand or sit quietly at their desks before they are dismissed by the teacher.
leave the room in an orderly manner, in single file and with bags carried correctly to avoid congestion in the corridors.
ii) Teachers will:
allow enough time for every pupil to record homework before the bell goes.
supervise the orderly exit of pupils from the room.
dismiss the pupils on time and in a pleasant manner.
General Principles of Behaviour
i) In a community we strive to avoid:
negative comments to each other such as 'put downs', sarcasm and negative criticism - such comments are resented and lead to feelings of rejection, worthlessness and anger.
aggressive shouting - it upsets the atmosphere and raises the noise level.
ii ) Instead, as a community we:
deal with issues quietly and reasonably - because it makes people feel comfortable and creates a positive atmosphere where we can feel valued. It also shows respect for others.
criticise the behaviour not the person - it is possible to change our behaviour, but we can not change our personalities and we become defensive if our personalities are under attack.
are fair in our dealings with each other - so that we do not give people reason to feel resentful.
look for the best in others - praise and encourage each other whenever we can, be pleasant to each other and listen to each other - it raises self-esteem and builds relationships; people and feelings matter.
aim to do the best we can in our work, our relationships and our care for the environment wherever we are - we then give them value and feel valued ourselves.
accept people as they are and try to agree to differ if necessary - because we are all different and yet part of the same community.
