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Behaviour Guidelines for the SEECC

Rules

Rules are worded positively to remind children what is expected of them. Reasons are given, particularly when Health and Safety issues need to be understood.

All members of staff have agreed to the following rules for each class and for the centre:

1. Noise Rule: Children and staff use their talking voices inside SEECC classrooms.
2. Speaking and Listening Rule: Always listen to the teacher and others by
   
   • putting your hand up when you want to speak
   • looking at the person who is speaking
   • keeping your hands to yourself
3. Walking Rule: We always walk quietly and in silence when asked to. We never run from one class to another
4. Take Care Rule: We look after our classrooms by caring for SEECC property, books and other equipment
5. Respect Rule:
   
   • We treat others, as we would like to be treated ourselves.
   • We are careful not to hurt others physically.
   • We will not speak to anyone in a horrible way or use unkind words.
6. Safety Rule: We will keep our hands, feet and objects to ourselves.

Encouraging good behaviour

It is agreed by all members of staff to teach and reinforce rules by:

• Teaching rules, stating clearly what is expected.
• Praising effort and achievement in complying with the rule, explaining specifically to the child the reason you are pleased with them.
• Adopting a sanction process for those children not complying

Rewards and Reprimands

It is important to know why we are giving sanctions and rewards.

• To teach and reinforce our agreed rules. Class teacher or any other adult can give rewards and sanctions to any child. At the beginning of the school year and at times when rules need reinforcement there will be greater emphasis on these.
• To change behaviour of individuals.
• To change the behaviour of groups or classes.

Rewards

When rewarding we always make it clear why we are showing approval. This helps all of the children to understand what we want them to do. Effective praise acknowledges effort, focuses attention on relevant behaviour and motivates children to maintain good behaviour. The rewards we give include:

• Smiles, nods
• Private praise
• Public praise
• Stars, stickers – let children stick these themselves
• Certificates/Gifts

Reprimands

Whenever possible rebukes and reprimands should be given in private, a non-verbal signal, e.g. shake of the head, folded arms etc.
Children should receive a warning before a reprimand is given to enable them to co-operate. Teachers may administer a one minute withdrawal from the activity or group or a minute time out if they feel it will help the child. Sanctions should never be applied for personal satisfaction but rather to help the child understand their wrong doing and in certain cases to calm the child down if they have become over excited.

Three step rule for teachers:

1. Remind the child of the rule
2. Tell the child they have broken the rule again and warn them that they will be given ‘Time out’ if they continue with the behaviour.
3. Time out. The child will be asked to leave their chairs and go and sit or stand in the allocated corner of the classroom or they may be asked to sit outside and then spoken to.

When an incident that is not witnessed by a member of staff occurs, both sides of the account must be listened to before a reprimand is given.

Children must be given the opportunity to put things right. E.g. clean up the mess or apologise. Such gestures should receive warm praise.

Behaviours that may require special provision:

• Bullying
• Withdrawn, alienated from fellow classmates
• Uncooperative behaviour, unable to control temper
• Poor motivation and concentration

Additional behaviour policy for secondary pupils

• The standard policy as mentioned above should be used within the classroom as stated.
• However, there may be cases where a more heavy handed action is required.
• These might include times when the child is verbally abusive to another or to the teacher in such a way that makes teaching impossible.
• A child may become physically intimidating to the teacher or to a fellow pupil. This might escalate to a fight if not dealt with quickly.
• Weapons / drugs / cigarettes / inappropriate magazines etc may be brought into the class.
• A child may refuse to enter the classroom and is preventing a class starting.
• These are a few examples that may occur, if they do then you must send a responsible child immediately to the Headteacher or any person responsible for the Sunday School, requesting they come to the class and remove the child to a place where he / she may calm down and be spoken to.
• The responsibility of the teacher is to ensure the safety of her / himself and the children. You should not restrain a child physically at any time. Working together with another teacher you can manoeuvre a child out of the classroom safely.
• If the above do occur, parents should be informed immediately and once all the information regarding the incident is apparent, the headteacher will make a decision about further punishment. In every case, parents should be informed.

These may include

• A written apology
• A short suspension.
• Parental supervision in and out of the class.
• Exclusion.

For a more detailed look at the behaviour policy, please look at our full policy guide under the 'Behaviour Policy' heading.