New Town Primary School

Behaviour Policy 'Respect for All'

Status: Approved New Town Primary School Policy and Document Review Policy:

Behaviour Policy: 'Respect for All'

Aims of the School: to provide a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment; to value all members of our community equally; to enable all those in our school to achieve their full potential.

Policy Status:

Statutory

Guidance:

Policy Statement: New Town Primary believes that every child matters, and that high expectations of behaviour from all pupils help to develop a community of learners who are motivated and secure. It is school policy that the behaviour of children should be managed, wherever possible through positive reinforcement and active encouragement. Children should be praised and rewarded for conforming to expectations, as well as for examples of unusual or outstanding acts of cooperation or kindness towards others. In cases where it is necessary for adults to respond to negative behaviour with any of a variety of sanctions, these will be consistently applied, and will show consideration for the well-being of the child, of his/her rights as a human being, and the requirements of the law. Adults should at all times act as role models, treating children with respect and dignity. Links to other policies: Teaching and Learning. Anti-Bullying. SEN. Disability Equality Scheme. ‘Team Teach’ guidelines and Special Time rationale. Equality impact statement: This policy will be implemented in the light of our commitment to ensuring that all members of our community are equally valued. All children are entitled to be safe and protected, and to have equal opportunities to develop and learn. Monitoring and evaluation arrangements: Reports to Curriculum Committee. Monitoring by governors. Date of approval by committee: Date of approval by Full Governing Body: 17/07/14 Review arrangements and date: Annual, normally in Term 6. Next review Summer 2015.

'Respect for All' (Behaviour Policy) At the start of each term, each teacher revisits the Behaviour Policy, including the ‘Behaviour Expectations for All’ with their class. Class rules are agreed through discussion between staff and pupils. These class rules are revisited and agreed termly or more frequently if necessary. A system of rewards for good behaviour and sanctions for unacceptable behaviours should also be agreed. These tariffs, alongside the class rules, should then be displayed in the class and the tariffs referred to and enforced at all times. Issues that arise are addressed through circle times or as part of PSHE teaching. Issues arising over break time or within lessons are dealt with as soon as possible and a lot of time is devoted to doing this. This is dealt with by all staff. We devote a lot of our time, at breaks, lunch and after school to help children resolve issues. We work closely in partnership with parents, external agencies and transferring schools.

A. Behaviour Expectations for All Teachers have a statutory authority to discipline pupils for misbehaviour which occurs in school or on school trips and in some circumstances, outside of school. It is the expectation that every member of New Town school family follows these behaviour expectations: 1. In order to earn respect you must show respect. 2. Be polite and considerate at all times. 3. Use voices effectively and appropriate for each situation. 4. Be smart in our uniforms. 5. Be aware of others and respect the rights and confidentiality of other people. Behave towards others as you would want them to behave towards you. 6. Everyone has the right to play and work undisturbed. 7. Deal with problems in a positive way. 8. Move around the school in a sensible manner. 9. When silence is needed, be silent. 10. Respect other people's property and school property. 11. Help to keep the school environment safe and tidy. 12. Everyone has the right to be safe. 13. You have a responsibility to yourself and others. 14. Always let an adult know where you are. 15. Children must never leave school premises without permission. 16. Be sensitive to and aware of the needs of others. 17. Have high aspirations in everything we do. 18. Ensure that you work hard to complete each task set.

Your aim should be to have respect: For yourself For other people For your environment

By attending New Town Primary School you agree to follow the above ‘Behaviour Expectations for All’ choices. If the right choices are not made, the following necessary actions will be taken:

A. Problem Resolution 7. If problem reoccurs, follow same process and involve a member of the leadership team or PS team

6. Inform parents and record incident in behaviour log if necessary

1. Go to a member of staff

2.Talk through issues & gather information

PROBLEM

5. Arrive at conclusion and deal with all parties accordingly

3. Talk to other parties

4. Talk to witnesses

Specific times may also be given to regularly touch base with children and staff to rigorously follow up incidents. The Acting Head of School is kept up to date of issues and concerns.

Staff can discipline pupils whose conduct falls below the standard which could reasonably be expected of them. i.e. if a pupil misbehaves, breaks a school rule or fails to follow reasonable instruction the teacher can impose a sanction on the pupil. If deemed necessary, the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff may also exercise the right to use reasonable force to help keep children safe. Staff have the power to search pupils and confiscate, retain or dispose of a pupil’s property as a punishment. Items confiscated would normally be returned to the pupil’s parent after the confiscation. The Acting Head of School may exercise the right of exclusion following Reading Borough Council’s exclusion tariff. The Senior Leadership team and teaching staff may also exercise the right to discipline beyond the school gates to keep children safe. This all greatly helps to support and nurture our school into a New Town family where acceptance and understanding of all is fostered and developed.

B.

Behaviour Policy (Staff guidelines)

These guidelines are intended for our dealing with pupils and with each other as adults. Good behaviour is proven not by the absence of problems but by the ways in which we deal with them. As a Primary School we should try to model the values of respect, love and tolerance in all we do. This behaviour policy supports staff in ensuring fairness to all. Disciplinary actions will be taken against pupils who are found to have made malicious accusations against school staff. During the Induction Process, new staff are internally trained about the behaviour policy and how it is implemented throughout the school. Regular contact is made with the Behaviour Support Team and if it is felt necessary for staff to have further training, courses will be selected. The majority of our staff are trained in Team Teach and this training is regularly renewed. Below is an outline which reiterates good practice 1. Expect to both give and receive respect at all times. Every person should be respected. 2. Treat everyone as an individual. 3. Everyone has a positive contribution to make. Good standards of behaviour, work and respect depend on the example of us all. 4. Good behaviour does not just happen; it has to be worked on. Set high standards, apply rules firmly and fairly. 5. 'Problems' are normal in any society where children are learning and testing the boundaries of acceptable behaviour.    

Address problems - don't react Avoid confrontation Listen Establish facts

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Judge when certain Use punishment sparingly

 Removal of privilege is an effective strategy. 6. Relationships are crucial, between everyone and at every level. Take the initiative.  

Smile and use positive body language Communicate - openly and honestly

7. Please avoid    

Humiliating anyone Over-reacting to a situation Blanket punishment to a class or group Over punishment

 Never leave pupils outside rooms as problems need solutions Do not be afraid to seek help if you need it.

8. Please try to:         

Use humour Keep calm Listen Ensure you do follow up any warnings you make Be consistent Treat children as individuals Be positive Ensure that pupils complete assigned work Contact parents, as good school - home liaison is essential

Classroom Code        

Build and keep a positive, supportive, secure environment Arrive before the class and begin on time Be prepared for lessons Keep everyone on task Motivate and extend Mark all work constructively before next sessions Keep an attractive, tidy room Keep wall displays interesting and interactive

Sanctions Possible sanctions could be:  A change of seat  Withdraw the privilege of working in class  Referral to Pastoral Support Team/Team leader/Behaviour Leader/Acting Head of School/Interim Executive Headteacher  Contact parents  Use detentions to consider rules or complete work. (Reasonable time must be given for eating lunch, a snack or using the toilet)

If we, as a staff are united and working together as a whole school team, the children will respond to that strength. Children are very perceptive.

D.

Anti-Bullying Procedures

Aim We aim to continue to be a school community which values and cares for all its members. Objectives Bullies exist in all walks of life both adult and children’s. We need to recognise bullying and have positive ways of dealing with it. We need to create an atmosphere of safety and respect so that all people within our school community can work and play together free from fear and with a sense of belonging to each other. What is bullying?  It is deliberately hurtful behaviour  It is repeated over a period of time  It is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves Three main types of bullying are:Physical: Verbal: Indirect:

Hitting, kicking, taking belongings Name calling, insulting, racist remarks Spreading nasty stories about someone, excluding someone from social groups

Every individual has basic rights        

The right to be treated with respect The right to make mistakes and to be responsible for them The right to refuse requests without having to feel guilty or selfish The right to ask for what you want The right to be listened to and to be taken seriously The right to say 'I don't understand' The right to ask for information The right to solitude

These basic rights mean that adults and children will:        

Listen to each other Share Use kind words and voices Be able to say what we feel Make mistakes without feeling hurt Sometimes agree to disagree Involve everyone as necessary Make others feel valued and comfortable

Procedures:1. Explain to children what bullying means 2. Raise awareness of procedures What do I do? - Tell someone Who do I tell? - Any member of staff

Talk to the child about the incident, exercise tact and understanding. You must also talk to the bully. This must be done sensitively and with respect for the bullied child's right to remain anonymous. Staff will then report incident to the Acting Head of School and Behaviour Leaderr and a bullying log will be kept - date, names and nature of incident will be recorded. Parents may be informed (both bullied and bullying). Staff will remain vigilant of all situations involving bullying. Preventative Steps We need to educate our children into assertive roles and to increase their self-esteem in order to help behaviour throughout our school. Quality circle times may be used to help this process but only when all staff and children are ready to take this step. In any case, bullying will remain a general concept within circle times and PSHE teaching. If you are being bullied -

Speak up for yourself: tell bullies to go away and leave you alone.

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Go and tell a member of staff immediately. Do not ever be afraid to report bullying. If you do not, the problem will not go away. You need help.

The adult will need to know -

Who bullied you? What did they say or do? Where this occurred? Who witnessed the incident? Do not feel you are telling tales Help and protect each other

Staff Will Listen and discuss with you how to deal with the situation. If you bully others We will:   

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Want to know why Contact your parents Follow disciplinary procedures and exclusion procedures if necessary Pass a report of incidents to your Secondary school

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Additional information

A list of school expectations are available from the office or any member of staff and must be read in conjunction with this policy.

The Behaviour Policy should be read in conjunction with the Home School Agreement and with the following policies: Equality Policy E-safety Policy Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Attendance Policy PSHE Policy Positive Handling Policy SEN & Inclusion Policy

This policy was devised by the pupils, staff and governors of New Town School and will be shared with all stakeholders annually. The Governing Body have a duty, under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 and Equality Act 2010, requiring them to make arrangements to ensure that their functions are carried out with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This reviewed policy was agreed by the Full Governing Body on 17 July 2014 Policy first agreed

17.07.14

Policy Agreed

By Full Governing Body

Reviewed

Annually

Date reviewed

Summer Term 2015