“Research evidence suggests that pupils' behaviour can be influenced by all the major features and processes of a school. These include the quality of its leadership, classroom management, behaviour policy, curriculum, pastoral care, buildings and physical environment, organisation and timetable and relationships with parents.” (Elton Report, DES, 1989)
The secondary education issue I have chosen to focus on for this presentation is Whole School Behaviour Policies and how such policies can influence the teaching and learning experiences in school through the use of sanctions and rewards.
I chose this area to focus on because, as a student teacher on a teaching placement, behaviour in schools is one of my biggest concerns and also
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(Swanlea School Behaviour Policy)
The policy also sets out the rights of staff and students, which are summarised as:
• Every student has the right to learn at his or her optimum rate, without being hindered by others
• Every student has the right to live each day in school without fear. Bullying, threatening behaviour, racial or sexual harassment and damage to property will not be tolerated.
• All staff have the right to go about their work without being hampered (Swanlea School Behaviour Policy)
This reflects a clear alignment with research by Cowley (2006) who states that:
“Different types of school have very different and specific behavioural problems, and ideally the whole-school behaviour policy should be linked closely to the particular difficulties your school faces.” (Cowley, 2006, p172)
The school’s behaviour policy is clearly in place to create a positive environment for pupils but it is also there for the benefit of teachers and staff to create a positive
Behaviour that may include; bullying, disrespect to adults, disruptive behaviour and racism, the use of sanctions in these instances are;
The main policies relating to behaviour will be the behaviour policies but other policies will also have an impact for example the health and safety policies, child protection policies and anti-bullying policies. All adults in school are expected to act as good role models and to behave in a consistent manner. We make sure that good behaviour is recognised and praised as well as praising children for good work, effort and achievement.
The school’s behaviour policy is very detailed and covers all aspect ensures every member of staff know what is expected from them as well as pupils. I feel that I am able to challenge any behaviour issues confidently. The policy is fair to all pupils and they are all aware that any bad behaviour will not be tolerated.
All schools must have policies that are designed to reflect the rights and responsibilities of those within the school. These policies should provide guidance to staff and visitors who attend the school on ways to ensure inclusive practise is used.
The behaviour policy outlines the school's aims of how to create “a positive community atmosphere in which children can learn effectively by promoting good standards of behaviour”. The school aims to recognise and respond to good behaviour in children, promoting a positive classroom environment where the focus is on praise of children's good behaviour and work. It outlines rewards and sanctions, and sets out a code of conduct that all children, staff, parents and governors should be aware of.
The policies and procedures within my placement school relevant to promoting children’s and young people’s positive behaviour cover a range of six sectors these are
Children and young people should feel happy, safe, respected and included in the school or early years setting environment and all staff should be proactive in promoting positive behavior in the classroom, playground and the wider community. Policies and practice which make sure the safety and wellbeing of children should already be in place and it is this legislation develop through many years and experiences, and mistakes, that underpin the working practices that are used today.
. Schools have duty to protect the human rights of both its pupils and staff.
All schools have policies and procedures in place to support staff in their management of situations these may involve violence, threatening behaviour or abuse amongst other policies which are all legal requirements within the setting of a school, you must adhere to these policies and familiarise yourself on where these policies can be found within the school surroundings. At our school all policies can be found in Mrs McNally’s the headmistress’s office within a contained cupboard all labelled up with titles on the folders.
I’m aware that all staff that work with and are part of the setting have the responsibility in modelling standards of behaviour. This is both from who deals with those children that attend the school and amongst colleagues, as the examples of those will have a significant influence on the children. Good relations and strong partnerships between staff members will encourage positive and good behaviour of all children. All staff and adults within the school setting should always aim to create a cheerful and positive environment that will hold high, but have reasonable expectations of all children who attends the school, highlight the meaning of being respected as an individual within the setting of the school. Sections 3.2 Evaluate methods of communicating a school’s ethos, mission, aims and values
Schools are required to have policies and procedures as they safe guard the staff and pupils and
Produce information about promoting positive behaviour for parents, children and young people within the school setting, the information must show that you can:
This model is centred around principles of rights, rules, respect responsibilities, and relationships. Rogers emphasises the need for teachers to establish a set of student led classroom rights, rules and responsibilities during the establishment period of the year (Killian, Ogden, Shipston, & Facas, 2017). These rights, responsibilities and rules entail the behaviours that are expected in the classroom and protect the student’s rights to; feel safe, be treated with respect and to learn. The rules are to be developed reasonably and provide freedom in the sense students are free to move around the boundaries. As the rules are decided and agreed upon by the students, this develops a sense of understanding and accountability for their own behaviour and learning (Edwards, & Watts, 2008). In order to ensure students are respectful to the rights of students, the teacher must also treat students with respect. The teacher must consider the dignity of the students and their rights in the classroom ensuring they avoid any behaviours they
Behaviour policy- The behaviour policy goes over topics like how to treat others, how you should act in the premises, how you should talk to others and how you should do something when you have been told to do it etc. The policy also goes over rules and consequence’s if the rules are not followed. It goes over how they use positive behaviour support when a child has done well. It explains responsibilities, the curriculum, the values and how rules are reinforced to the children.
The policies and procedures will provide a framework and guidance for school life in all the schools. They ensure that the school in running smoothly and children are receiving quality education. Policies related to staff give guidance regarding working hours, annual leave, salaries and bonuses, complaints and grievance procedures. They are useful sources of information for prospective employees before they decide to accept a job at the institution.