Expectations

Expectations/ Strategies used by all staff:

Develop strong individual relationships with children
Use calm voices at all times
Develop a learning environment which is calm, engaging and orderly with systems in place to reduce behaviour incidents e.g. lining up at the classroom door or leaving the carpet in a systematic and calm way
Actively support the Behaviour Policy through implementation and discussion with pupils
Listen to pupils, making it clear through their response that pupils’ comments are heard, taken seriously and are of importance
Teach strategies for self-regulation
Use the ‘Zones of regulation’ to support children to manage their emotions
Seek to de-escalate a situation before a crisis occurs
Seek to understand the reason behind problem behaviour
Set high standards of professional behaviour, politeness, self-discipline and respect to all
Treat each situation and child as unique and deploy appropriate behaviour strategies
Seek advice from senior leaders and report any concerns regarding the implementation of the behaviour policy
Speak professionally and with respect when discussing pupils, behaviour and stakeholders
Implement individual strategies, outlined in a behaviour plan and on 2PP, to support those children with SEND who have specific needs the impact on their behaviour
Report behaviour, appropriate and inappropriate, to parents/carers regularly

Know, understand and follow the class rules
Demonstrate positive behaviour for learning
Follow our school’s expectations, including during off-site visits and when travelling to and from school
Support other members of our school community in promoting the expectations of good behaviour
If dysregulated, engage with trusted adults and try to use skills modelled to them

Read the Behaviour Policy and actively support it through discussions with their child
Support and encourage their child to uphold the class rules
Where problems arise, work with us to minimise the risk of this happening again, first raising concerns with the class teacher

Support staff to create a positive learning environment where all children can flourish
Support staff to confidently implement the behaviour policy
Monitor trends in behaviour
Show a commitment to continuing professional development in management of behaviour
Ensure volunteers are briefed on our behaviour policy and that they must report negative behaviour to a paid member of staff in the event a child should receive a consequence for their behaviour.
Place school expectations in prominent places
Review the policy annually to ensure that all staff and pupils are fully aware of its contents and are implementing it consistently
Hold all staff to account with implementing the agreed behaviour policy

Refer all matters regarding discipline to the Headteacher who, in consultation with relevant parties, will investigate
Know, support and promote our behaviour policy; including implementation and maintenance of Hertfordshire Steps
At St. Peter’s, we use the following document to help support governors in holding senior leaders to account regarding behaviour.