Explain How Schools May Be Used To Promote Positive Behaviour

• That change in their behaviour is required in order for further sanctions not to be used.

A guideline to all staff on how pupil’s behaviour should be managed. It is important that this policy is constantly being applied to ensure full safety of the pupils; this is why all staff must be familiar with this policy.

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.

The behaviour policy outlines several procedures for dealing with inappropriate behaviour. Firstly verbal warnings are given, and the child is given chance to apologise and choose to change their behaviour. Sanctions for continued bad behaviour can escalate from time spent on the thinking chair/ missed playtime, to being sent to a senior member of staff. In cases of extreme bad behaviour or physically violence a log will be noted into the class behaviour book and parents will be informed. Sustained inappropriate behaviour may lead to a behaviour agreement, discussed with the parents and child present where the child will promise to change their behaviour. Breaking this agreement, or other very extreme cases may lead to exclusion from school, which will be handled by the head teacher.

Is a guideline to all staff on how pupils behaviour should be managed. It is important that this policy is constantly being applied to ensure full safety of the pupils, this is why all staff MUST be familiar with this policy.

Out of school suspensions (OSS) are often enforced with the assumption that students receiving the suspension are less likely to repeat the problem behavior in the future. However, this has been proven to be false. Suspending a student for engaging in a certain behavior does not in fact serve as a deterrent from the behavior but as a deterrent from attending school instead. In actuality, receiving just a single suspension can increase the probability of a student experiencing academic failure, school dropout, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. Knowing this, some educators still believe that for many students, suspension can serve as an effective lesson. One of the greatest concerns that educators and administrators face is the matter of classroom management. It is part of their job to ensure a safe, productive and supportive classroom allowing students to learn and grow to their greatest potential. Though there are several strategies gauged towards managing a classroom, the most severe offences often lead to either in or out of school suspension. Some of the largest concerns faced with out of school suspensions is that they are often ineptly applied, used unfairly against students of color and seemingly ineffective at producing better behavior. Also known as exclusionary discipline, the majority of offenses that led to OSS have not been centered around violence but instead emphasised issues of classroom insubordination and defiance. In some rather extreme cases

Zero-tolerance policies developed to prevent drug abuse and violence in school in 1990 in the U.S. Even if those behaviors or small things minor offenses were done by accident or unconsciously, students get prosecuted and sent into the juvenile justice system as a punishment. Schools create disciplines for suspending and expelling students when they break certain rules. For example, if a student brings a weapon to school, including items that may not hurt anyone like nail clippers and toy guns, if a student has drugs, including medications or alcohol on campus, if a student says anything that someone could get as a threat, if a student does not obey teacher’s instruction, if a student fights with other students, the student would be given punishment with no choice. After adopting this policy, the number of school suspensions and dismissals increased, and the number of students who send into the prison also increased as well. Therefore, the school to prison pipeline became an issue in the education system.

They are given complete discretion on how they want to implement rules in their district. School safety is one of the main reasons for adopting a zero tolerance of violence policy and educational leaders are focused on handling these types of situations with safety in mind. Moreover, this was the basis for which the nine students were punished. Regardless of the reasons students become involved in negative situations, they may be held responsible and face the consequences of their actions. That is, students may still be disciplined in spite of their motives. In this regard, the zero tolerance of violence policy does not preclude making decisions about student intent and motivation of individual students. Conversely, students are allowed their due process rights, where they are able to dispute any accusations or problems they have with the decisions made against

The school employs a number of sanctions to enforce school rules and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.   We employ each sanction appropriately to each individual situation.

We must report any inappropriate behaviour to the class teacher and take action where appropriate. We must be fair and consistent when applying the school procedures to ensure that the pupils are treated equally. If pupils who behave badly are treated differently, or in their eyes unfairly, they will become confused of their boundaries and unsure of what is expected of them. Treating misbehaving children differently will have a negative impact on future behaviour.

What do you think went not so well The policy is not always a deterrent for some children. |

Youth can also pay for their actions through restitution, compensation, community services and other sentences that provide for close supervision and support in the community. If the youth is found guilty, the court may place the youth on probation for up to 2 years. While on probation, the youth must have good behavior and will be required to follow curfew, report to a parole officer and remain within the area. While the youth is on parole, the courts may choose where and with whom the youth may live and may include other restrictions to prevent the youth from reoffending. The court may also impose a fine of up to 1000 dollars, which must be paid by a specific time. If the youth is unable to pay the fine, they may be forced to go through a “fine option program”. The chances of a youth committing another crime are much smaller after a youth has been fined because once their parents pay this charge; they will most likely put forth a greater effort in disciplining their child. Community service is also a disciplinary sentence that the courts may impose. The youth may be required to perform up to 240 hours of work in the community over a 12 month period with certain organization. These forms of sentencing

The offender must remain home with the exception of school, work, grocery shopping, church and counseling. This is a reasonable punishment because it reduces the chances of the offender to repeat the offence, but at the same time

Schoolhouse violence and classroom disruptions have created zero-tolerance policies in many of our nation’s schools. More and more educators are charged with the task of managing these disruptive behaviors in the classroom. As systems are faced with these changing dynamics, many educators have begun to feel powerless when students present with extremely challenging behaviors. Yet daily, children, regardless of their disability designations are engaging in the display of these behaviors that often warrant formal intervention. Although most educators are familiar with Functional Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, as they are most commonly used to address these issues, many of these plans are often “ineffective”, and are used inconsistently or incorrectly. In this regard, suspensions and expulsions have become the most commonly used interventions. Therefore, it is imperative that educators and practitioners effectively identify the function of behavior and determine the appropriate methods for intervention. This will allow schools to become safe spaces for educators to support the social and emotional development of their students. Moreover, the process for identifying the types of interventions and reinforcement schedules that are useful must become a standardized part of the (Tomlin &

“A common pattern of progressive discipline is reprimand, short term suspension, long term suspension and removal. Any of these steps may be bypassed where management determines by the severe nature of the behavior that a lesser form of discipline would not be appropriate.”