At D’Eyncourt we are aiming for the highest standards possible, both academically and socially, from all children and ultimately we expect all pupils to accept responsibility for their own actions. To do this we know that children must have a clear understanding of what is, and what is not, acceptable. The rules we have at school are there to ensure that children have a happy, purposeful experience and we are strongly of the belief that parental support and good communication between home and school is the best way of making sure that if problems do arise, we can sort them out quickly.
The general rules for all children which underpins all school life and is reinforced at all times by adults within school is to:
In addition, class teachers negotiate with classes the behaviour which all would like to encourage. Phrase rules are listed in a positive way in each classroom i.e. “Be kind to each other”. Up to four or five rules are displayed in each classroom and in areas such as the playground/corridor/hall. The school has a hierarchical list of rewards which encourage the behaviour code set out in the general school rule and the
classroom rules.
Children are made aware that bullying, or racial harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Parents are welcome to view the school’s statement regarding bullying.
All teachers recognise pleasing behaviour and praise children. Class teachers in each key stage have their own rewards systems, whether it is using smiley faces, stickers, badges etc. A good work certificate is presented for both pleasing work and pleasing behaviour. A special award is presented to a worthy child in each class weekly, which they can take home to keep and have their names recorded in a book.
Children who misbehave in the classroom may be asked to stand away from other children, repeat/finish work at playtimes in the hall, or simply miss their playtime by staying in.
Children will be asked, when appropriate, to write a letter of apology to those other parties involved.
If a child continues to misbehave or demonstrates extreme bad behaviour at any one time they will be sent to the Headteacher and he will record the name of the child in a “punishment book”.
If persistent misbehaviour is recorded a written request to parents will be made asking them to come into school to discuss their child’s behaviour and asked to sign a “behavioural contract”.
If parents fail to attend or fail to sign the contract, written advice to parents explaining the nature of our concerns will be made.
In the event of extreme misbehaviour, including that at lunchtimes, extra sanctions will be taken including exclusion at lunchtimes or for longer periods if deemed necessary. At this point the governing body will be informed of any action to be taken and the Authority's exclusion policy enforced.
Throughout the time when a child is facing behavioural difficulties every effort will be made to provide positive counselling and advice sought from the Educational Psychologist when deemed necessary.
After due warning, if a larger group of children eg. a class, a whole key stage, or the entire school continue to misbehave the sanction of a collective 'missed playtime' can occur. The children will be expected to either stand in silence on the playground or sit in silence in the hall.
