Lakeview Behaviour Management 

For a school wide discipline system to succeed, it is important that we are consistent in our management of negative behaviour. Perceived over-reaction by staff or inconsistent responses gives the child an excuse for not "owning" their behaviour.

Warnings are necessary to encourage children to choose to change their behaviour before there are stronger consequences and to ensure that children, whose behaviour does not usually disrupt learning, are not punished the same as children who are ongoing problems.

Each child has a card with 4 colours which is a very visual way of monitoring behaviour, good or bad. Green is good but the cards progress from green to orange to red to black if unacceptable behaviour persists with appropriate levels of intervention. The teacher needs to keep an ongoing record of behaviour to monitor trends and reward consistently good behaviour over time.

Principles of our Behaviour Management Policy

• Children and teachers have the right to enjoy their days at Lakeview School, learning in a safe, secure and happy environment.

• Children will learn best in an environment which is positive, warm, open, encouraging and non-threatening.

• Children, staff and parents of our school need to be responsible for each other, their school, their property and their environment.

• Pupils have the right to expect firm, consistent and fair treatment from school staff.

• School staff have the right to expect and obtain high standards of appropriate behaviour from pupils.

• Staff and pupils have the right to have such expectations supported by the Principal, Parents, Board of Trustees and Colleagues at Lakeview.

• Children and the whole school community need to see that there are consequences for unacceptable behaviour and that the school is proactive in trying to eliminate it.

• Good behaviour should be applauded and rewarded.

• Lakeview School will teach and promote the attitudes, values and skills needed for our children to have successful relationships at school and in the community.

Good Behaviour Results From:

• Positive Reinforcement.

• Clear school and class rules.

• Ensuring a "violence"-free school.

• Encouraging children to use the SWIG method for keeping safe
  - Say "Stop ..."
  - Walk away.
  - Ignore.
  - Get Help.

• Make sure we help when asked.

• Teaching social skills systematically school wide and acknowledge and reward those who are using these skills.

• Encourage understanding of others in the school.

• Get help for those that need it.

• Pastoral Care.

• Using the discipline step system.

• Having enriching class programmes.

• Having plenty to do in the playground.

The SWIG way of sorting out a problem person

We encourage our children to use the SWIG method for keeping safe.

• Say "Stop ...": Use your words and let them know that you want them to stop it.

• Walk away: If they persist, just walk away.

• Ignore them.

• Get help: If they still persist, or you don't feel safe... find an adult and ask for help.

 

Lakeview School Golden Rules

We are gentle

We don’t hurt others

 We are kind and helpful

We don’t hurt anybody’s feelings

We listen

We don’t interrupt

We are honest

We don’t cover up the truth

We play well with others

We don’t spoil others’ games

We look after property

We don’t waste or damage things

We work hard

We don’t waste our own or others’ time

We care for the playground

We don’t damage or spoil anything
 

Positive Behaviours

There are many factors that will help to foster good behaviour. We must positively reinforce good behaviour: Specifically teach the social skills necessary to create harmony and to give our children the positive social tools to help them in later life.

• Strategies for dealing with conflict such as SWIG

• Success and Interest in school

• Appropriate interagency help and pastoral care for those in need

• And attitudes and values such as empathy for and understanding of others

• Above all we need to know We can make a difference