Behaviour Policy Changes

1. Behaviour Policy Changes

2. Why? From Monday 16th June • Clearer for everyone • More consistent approach • Helps to build good relationships • Improve – make our good - better, and our better best! When?

3. Is it massively different? • Not really – our expectations of good behaviour are the same • The way consequences are recorded • How detentions are run So what will change?

4. C1 – Formal Verbal Warning During Lessons Outside Lessons Failure to return library book Running in corridors Boisterous behaviour Failure to have planner signed Non-compliance with uniform regulations • Talking/preventing others from learning • Arguing with students • Out of seat • Low level disturbance in class • Lack of equipment • Late to lesson (<5 mins)

5. C2 – 10 minute detentions During Lessons Outside Lessons Repetition of C1 in same day Repeated non-compliance with uniform regulations Eating in the corridor Dropping Litter Inappropriate behaviour Failure to have planner signed after warning Failure to follow instructions Not responding to reminder to return library book Rudeness/disrespect to MSA/ support staff • Lack of response to C1 • Non-compliance with uniform regulations • Failure to follow instructions • Eating in lessons • Dropping litter • Non-completion of homework • Inappropriate behaviour • Failure to bring PE kit • Rudeness/disrespect to a member of staff Individual Teachers Tutors

6. C3 – 20 mins 1 hour detentions During Lessons Outside Lessons Continued C2 behaviour Failure to attend C2 detention Inappropriate language Inciting others to fight Repeated failure to follow MSA/support staff instructions Repeated rudeness/disrespect to MSA/support staff Graffiti Chewing Gum Misbehaviour on coaches Inappropriate use of social media Overly aggressive behaviour • Continued C1 or C2 behaviour • Repeated Rudeness/disrespect to a member of staff • Inappropriate language • Late to lesson (more than 5 mins) • Inciting others to fight • Use of mobile phone/MP3 • Failure to attend C2 detention • Graffiti • Chewing gum • Refusal to follow instructions PPC’s  SLT

7. C4 – 1 2 hour detention During Lessons Outside Lessons Continued C3 behaviour Failure to attend C3 detention Severe/repeated misbehaviour on coaches Disruption of a C3 detention Refusal to follow instructions Damage to school/other’s Property Continued physical aggression • Continued C3 behaviour • Failure to attend a C3 detention • Disrupting a C3 detention • Damage to school/ other’s property • Threatening behaviour towards students Senior Leadership Team

8. C5 C6 Continued C4 behaviour, Failure to attend a C4 detention, Disrupting a C4 detention, Fighting, Swearing, Bullying, Inappropriate behaviour towards a member of staff or student, behaviour that compromises the safety of others, Theft or any behaviour that seriously disrupts the school day is likely to lead to an internal exclusion. This decision will be made by members of the Senior Leadership Team in consultation with PPC’s. Continued C5 behaviour, Failure to comply with the conditions of an internal exclusion, Swearing at or about a member of staff Intimidation of a member of staff, Possession and/or consumption of alcohol, persistent bullying or any behaviour that seriously disrupts the school day is likely to lead a Fixed Term Exclusion. This decision will be made by the Head Teacher or members of the Senior Leadership Team deputising for the Head Teacher. Continued C6 behaviour, Possession of a weapon or items that may be used as weapons. Possession and/or use of illegal drugs. Violence towards a member of staff, Criminal Offences and/or any persistent behaviour that repeatedly disrupts the school day is likely to lead to a Permanent Exclusion. This decision will be made by the Head Teacher. Internal Isolation Fixed Term Exclusion  Permanent Exclusion C7 Senior Leadership Team

10. Code of Conduct The Ralph Sadleir School community supports the following principles: • We recognise the rights of all members of our school community. • We recognise that we all have a responsibility to uphold the values of our school community. • We are considerate towards others and understand that the needs of others may be different from our own. • We manage our feelings effectively, and consider the effect of our actions on other people. • We are aware of our own behaviour, our strengths and our weaknesses. • We come to school ready to learn and our pride in the school is visible in our appearance, punctuality, work and behaviour. • We will be organised and prepared for our lessons.

11. Code of Conduct The Four C’s The School Council says: Wear your uniform with pride. Treat all property with care. Walk quietly around school. If waiting to go into class, do it sensibly. Show a high standard of behaviour and good manners inside and outside school. Have all the correct equipment with you. Clear up after yourself, put litter in the bins. • Care • Courtesy • Common Sense • Consideration