Behaviour
Good behaviour is an essential building block for successful learning.
At Lynsted and Norton Primary School, we strongly believe that high standards of behaviour lie at the heart of the school that enables:
- All our children to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their school life, and
- All staff to be able to teach and promote good learning without undue interruption or harrassment.
We expect the highest expectations of conduct, behaviour and manners throughout the school, whether in the classroom, playground or the local community; and do all we can to ensure that we promote and model excellent behaviour. Through the child, parents and carers, and school working together, we have a positive and calm learning environment in which we can all thrive.
To make sure that our pupil’s behaviour ensures good learning, we have a behaviour policy built on reinforcing ‘Green Learning’ behaviour. We ensure that inappropriate behaviour is discussed and deal with in an appropriate manner.
We use repairing conversations to ensure that all parties involved have chance to discuss incidents and be part of solving them.
School rules are kept to a minimum and are visible to all around the school. All staff will refer to these rules when discussing behaviour with a child.
Lynsted and Norton Primary School’s agreed school rules are:
1. Be kind and respectful to everyone
2. Stay safe by keeping your hands and feet to yourself
3. Work hard and always try your best
4. Follow adult instructions
5. Allow everyone to explore and enjoy their learning
Alongside this, classes have their own agreed class charter, signed by the children
The school follows a ‘Good to be Green’ behaviour system. Each child has a set of cards displayed in class: Green, Amber, Red and Superstar.
Every child starts the day off on a green card. If they don’t keep to the school rules, a verbal reminder is given – a reminder of the effect on learning. If the child doesn’t change their behaviour, the following steps would be moved through:
Half turn of green card – reminder of effect on learning. Clear command of required change
Blue Stop and THINK card - If this behavior continues, the child is asked to ‘Stop and THINK’ and the matching blue Stop and THINK card is placed in the child’s holder on the class chart. A child might also ask to use the Stop and THINK card themselves. Using this card is showing that the children are using the strategies available to them, and shouldn’t be seen as negative
Amber card – Ten minutes reflection in classroom. Reintegration discussion at break or lunch.
Red card – If this behaviour continues, the Red Consequence Card is issued. This will result in the child being removed from class and taken to the Headteacher (or their representative) for an agreed length of time, with work provided by the class teacher. It may also mean the missing of break/lunch. Parents will be notified on the day by the class teacher. Incidents will be recorded.
- For instances of extreme violent or dangerous behaviour, a Red Consequence Card will be given immediately and the Headteacher informed. Again, the child will work out of class with work provided by the class teacher.
Records are kept of any card changes. This is monitored by the Senior Leadership Team, analysing any patterns and escalating to a First Stage Support Plan, Behaviour Support Plan or Pastoral Support plan if appropriate. These plans would include agreed smart targets, with weekly meetings between the teacher/child/parent. Support from external agencies will be sought if appropriate.
We are firmly against any form of bullying. We have a simple definition of bullying and what to do if they are being affected by it:
It is incredibly important for your child or yourself to speak to a member of staff, either their class teacher, teaching assistant, trusted adult or one of the senior members of staff at the first instance that something troubles your child. This way, the school will be able to speak to the people involved and ensure that solutions are put into place to make your child happy at school.