The Positive Behaviour Policy supports the Pastoral Care, Anti-Bullying and Behaviour policies in that it seeks to promote self-discipline and self-respect.  We wish to promote mutual respect throughout the Preparatory Department.  This concerns the pupils, teaching and support staff and parents.

Good discipline is an essential ingredient for the smooth running if the school.  The positive aspects of discipline are encouraged and the co-operation of parents is expected in maintaining high standards of behaviour, punctuality and personal appearance.

By praising children and acknowledging their positive actions and attitudes we hope to convey to children that we value and respect them.

Aims

·        To develop in pupils a sense of self-discipline and an acceptance of responsibility for their own actions

·        To create an orderly environment in which effective learning can take place

·        To encourage self respect and respect for others.  Our expectations are that: pupils respect each other and all staff; teachers respect their pupils; parents and teachers give each other mutual respect

·        To develop in pupils an appreciation of their school surroundings and a respect for property.

We wish all who learn and work in our school to do so in a safe, secure and caring environment

Organisation

Class teachers are responsible for the behaviour of their own class.  They may use a variety of strategies to reward and encourage good behaviour and to deal with unacceptable behaviour.

(Refer also to Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy)

Strategies in use in the classroom to promote positive behaviour

·        Pupil of the Week

·        Star Chart

·        Tables Chart

·        Homework Vouchers (KS2)

·        Traffic Lights

·        Golden time

·        Sticker books/sheets or book marks

·        Special chart

Strategies in use throughout the school to promote positive behaviour

·        House System(KS2)—including House of the Week / Behaviour Plate awarded on Sports Day

·        Class of the Week (KS1)

·        Golden Book / Class Golden Time

·        Head Teacher award stickers

·        Playground / lunchtime award stickers

·        Playground Buddy system(P7)

·        House Captain/vice captain system(P7)

·        Other roles of responsibility e.g.-librarians / dinner servers