Behaviour and Discipline Policy

We establish clear rules and acceptable standards of behaviour in the classroom, in assemblies and in other situations around school, such as the playground. In this way we aim to provide all children with the opportunity to learn in a positive and well structured environment.

At the start of each term, teachers review with the children, either in their classes or during assembly. school rules, playground rules, library rules and class rules. During this time the children draw up and review simple positive rules for all to follow; children having been taught how to carry out regular classroom routines such as, how to line up in an orderly manner. A list of the rules is then clearly displayed and can be referred to when needed. A list of what happens if a child chooses to break a rule shared with the class. These include:

1. Treating other people as you would wish to be treated yourself
2. Caring for your own, and other peoples' belongings and property
3. Being kind and considerate to others
4. Being polite and courteous
5. Being understanding and tolerant of others

Above all we encourage children to develop self-discipline. This means that staff often spend time reasoning with children and making it clear why particular rules are necessary.
 
Our policy is to catch children being good. When children behave well, they are rewarded with:

1. Specific verbal praise where the adult identifies the exact aspect of the behaviour they have noticed e.g. I like the way you are sitting at your table and concentrating on your work.
2. Putting their name up for all to notice
3. An occasional special sticker from the class teacher or headteacher
4. A certificate and/or golden leaf to put on the tree from the headteacher presented in weekly celebration assembly

If a child chooses to break a rule, the following steps will be taken: (always inform the class teacher)

1. A verbal reminder or warning (give the child reasons)
2. A second warning and the child's name in teacher's behaviour book
3. Five or ten minutes working apart from other children in their own classroom
4. Thinking or working time in another parallel or higher classroom
5. Sent to headteacher, deputy headteacher or other senior teacher
6. Phone call to parents/carer, and if necessary sent home

Severe disruption: Move straight to 5 or 6.

Exclusions will only be used when a child is violent towards children or adults or behaves in a way that is dangerous for him/herself or others. In this event it would be carried out in strict accordance with Surrey County Guidance.

At West Ewell we believe in:-

All the staff, teachers, teaching assistants and midday supervisors, work hard to reinforce both of these points. Ms. Handcock is happy to talk to any parents at any time - although obviously class teachers should discuss specific problems related to their class and the senior midday supervisor can discuss specific lunch-time problems.

1. The importance of praise for good behaviour
2. The value of partnership between home and school

Whole School Rules and Routines
Staff are asked to note the following whole school rules. Any member of staff may reward or praise children from any class who are seen to be following the rules.

1. Children must walk quietly in corridors.
2. Children must be taken to the hall (assembly P.E. etc) quietly.
3. Children not to be left in the classroom unsupervised.
4. Staff need to be sure that the conduct of the children supports health and safety issues (e.g. children should not stand on tables or chairs etc.).

                                                                                                            September 2003 (LH)