Canons High School

Behaviour for Learning Policy

June 2010

Reviewed May 2012

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Behaviour for Learning Policy

RationaleGood behaviour is fundamental to success in the classroom; success for both students and teachers. Good behaviour results from a well planned and well delivered curriculum that stimulates students to learn, ask questions, debate, enquire and challenge themselves.

Behaviour for Learning is, as it suggests behaviour that allows for and encourages learning to take place. Good behaviour needs to be taught, modelled and rewarded. Poor or unacceptable behaviour needs to be sanctioned. Behaviour for Learning needs to be taught, reinforced and reviewed. Above all, positive relationships with students are the key to positive behaviour.

Students learn best in an ordered environment. This can be achieved when expectations of learning and behaviour are high and their consequences are made explicit and applied consistently. The self-esteem of all students is enhanced by praise, reward and celebration.

This policy is based on recognition of the rights and responsibilities of all members of the school community, the importance of clear and consistent classroom routines which are always adhered to and a culture of rewards for success.

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Rights and ResponsibilitiesIn order, for behaviour for learning to take place, the community of Canons High School accepts that all its members have rights and responsibilities. These rights and responsibilities should be made clear to all members of the school community and reinforced from time to time in public and meaningful ways.

Students:• Have the right to learn and achieve as highly as possible in

an environment that is safe and supports their needs.• Have the responsibility to follow the school’s agreed Code of

Conduct and rules of the school or the ‘Keys to Success’.

Staff:• Have the right to fulfil their role within the school community• Have the responsibility to promote the achievement and

welfare of all students in an environment that is safe and supports their needs.

• Have the responsibility to implement and manage the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy in a consistent way, rewarding and sanctioning students appropriately.

• Have the responsibility to plan, deliver and monitor a differentiated curriculum that challenges students using a range of learning and teaching styles.

• Staff should model and teach respectful behaviour and should have the highest expectations of behaviour.

Parents, carers and families:• Have the right to be informed on the school’s Behaviour for

Learning Policy and to be consulted on its monitoring and evaluation

• Have the right to be informed about the behaviour of their children.

• Parents and carers should ensure that their children attend school and encourage them to behave appropriately and focus on learning at all times.

• Parents and carers should ensure that their children attend school with all the required equipment and are ready to learn.

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Behaviour for Learning PolicyAt Canons High School, our policy for behaviour involves all staff, students, parents and governors. If students are to achieve their best then they must be free to learn in a stimulating, encouraging, supportive, friendly and rewarding atmosphere.

Our policy is based on the premise that:

Each student has the right to learn; Each teacher has the right to teach without interruption; Every parent has the right to information about their

child’s behaviour and to work in partnership with the school to encourage high standards;

Each participant in this partnership needs to be aware of these standards.

Acceptable behaviour: can be defined; includes respecting others; includes listening to and responding to teachers; includes avoiding conflict with others.

Above all it means our students accepting responsibility for their own actions and ensuring that they do not affect the education of others by poor behaviour.

It is part of our policy at Canons High School that every student will be taught in an atmosphere that permits them to gain maximum benefit in every lesson. To achieve this, our Behaviour for Learning Policy has been developed which contains Classroom Rules and Corridor Rules - each student is entitled to be taught in classrooms free from disruption and to be able to walk about school free from harassment.

We also have a system that brings reward to those who behave well. Postcards are written by staff and those achieving the highest standards will receive VIVOs.

The foundations of our Behaviour for Learning Policy at Canons High School are the following 4 elements:

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Rewards Code of Conduct Rules of the school or the ‘Keys to Success’ Consequences

RewardsVerbal praiseWe all like to know when we are doing well and we hope that members of staff will tell the students when their work or behaviour is good.

Good News Postcards Students will be awarded Good News Postcards for good behaviour, achievement or effort and/or good work and these will be recorded in their personal record.

VIVO points:Every student will receive a VIVO card and when they do something in school that deserve rewarding they get awarded VIVO credits onto their card, which they can then use to buy anything from cinema tickets to an I pod. Here are some examples of why they may be rewarded VIVO credits:

o Very good class work or homework done by a student.

o Students who volunteer and answer questions.o Students who have excellent attendance and

punctualityo Students who take part in after school clubso Excellent uniform

Once they start collecting their VIVO credits they can watch their progress on the website. Then, once they have enough VIVOs for the item they want, they can purchase it on the VIVO website.

Daily record:A designated student is responsible for looking after the tutor group’s

Daily Record. Up to 24 points are collected per day based on behaviour and work completed. The form with the most daily record points will

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be rewarded at the end of each term with pizzas for lunch. They will also win the year cup and get to keep it for a term. If they win the year cup more than once they get to keep it.

Stars of the week:Teachers will be asked on write down on the daily record sheet the student who they feel has put in the most effort during the lesson. The student who has made the most effort in their work or who has made a significant contribution to the school community will be awarded the Star of the Week Certificate. Students who continually put lots of effort into their work and are an active member of the school community will receive the Star of the Month Certificate and a letter will be sent home to their parents/carers to tell them about the student’s fantastic achievement.

Attendance and Punctuality rewardsAttendance Certificates will be awarded to students who achieve 100% attendance and punctuality in a whole term. Those who achieve 100% attendance for a whole year will receive a certificate and 1000 VIVOs.

Student of the month and the Jack Petchey AwardEvery month teachers nominate students from every year group for the students of the month award. Once selected, they will receive a certificate and their photo goes on the notice board opposite the main office. If they do something really special they may win the Jack Petchey Award. They will then not only get a certificate and photo put up, but a badge and £200 to spend on the school in any way they like.

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CANONS HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCTCANONS HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

These three rules apply to everyone who is part of the school

1. Use your abilities and efforts to produce the best work you can2. Be considerate, cooperative and supportive towards staff and students3. Help keep the school a pleasant, effective and orderly place in which to work

To use your abilities and efforts to produce the best work you can, you must:

Attend school every day Arrive in time for lessons, with the

necessary books and appropriate equipment

Listen carefully when required Stay in your place unless you have

permission to move Complete the work as well as and as

fully as you can Ask for help when you need it – wait

patiently if the teacher or learning assistant is busy.

Accept both praise and criticism towards improving your work

Complete homework and hand it in on time. If you cannot do it, ask your teacher, learning assistant or peer for help as soon as possible.

Record homework in your Student Planner and ensure it is signed at home weekly

To be considerate, co-operative and supportive towards staff and students, you must:

Follow the instructions given by staff. If you feel they are unreasonable,

discuss this after the lesson with the teacher concerned, or with your tutor or Head of Year

Do nothing to hurt others through word or action, either yourself or through other people. If you see this happening, tell a teacher who will act firmly. This includes any bullying and all racist or sexist behaviour

Bring nothing to school that might cause harm or damage

Contribute to the best of your ability when working in groups

Be tolerant and supportive to others in difficulty

Show appreciation of the achievement of others

Avoid giving offence by swearing or other inappropriate language

To help keep the school a pleasant, effective and orderly place in which to work, you must:

Look after the building, furniture and equipment.

Not cause any damage, or deface any surface or display.

Walk quietly on the left in the corridors and on stairs.

Wait sensibly outside classrooms Follow the rules about ball games, use of

the playgrounds and climbing. Wear correct uniform at school and when

travelling to and from school. Only wear a minimal amount of jewellery,

that must be discreet Bring only the personal property you

need. do not bring valuable items such as mobile phones and personal stereos

Only consume food and drink in the canteen.

Do not eat sweets or chewing gum in lessons

Dispose of litter properly Not go off site without permission. When out of school, be polite and

considerate towards those living near the school and those you meet on the way to and from school.

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Keys to Success

Rules of Behaviour for the Classroom

To help us achieve our aims we have agreed a set of rules for around the school, these rules form part of our Behaviour for Learning Policy and students are expected to follow them at all times.

These rules are entitled ‘Keys to Success’ and are listed below:

These rules will be displayed in each teaching room.

Keys To Success

Behaviour for Learning in the Classroom1. Be respectful to others and to the learning environment.

2. Be punctual, fully equipped and ready to learn.

3. Follow instructions first time - every time.

4. Focus on your learning and allow others to do so.

5. Wear Canons High School uniform correctly at all times - no non-uniform items permitted.

6. Food and drink should not be consumed (including chewing gum).

7. Mobile phones, MP3 players and other devices should not be used or visible.

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Behaviour for Learning Around the School

The following rules will apply and be displayed around the school.

Keys to Success

Behaviour for Learning Around the School

We want our school learning environment to be safe, calm and purposeful, therefore:

1. Follow staff instructions without comment.

2. Walk on the left in an orderly fashion.

3. Move on when requested to do so and do not block corridors by gathering in groups.

4. Wear Canons High School uniform correctly at all times - no non-uniform items permitted.

5. Food and drink should not be consumed (including chewing gum).

6. Mobile phones, MP3 players and other devices should not be used or visible.

7. If you are in a corridor during lesson time, you must have a signed and dated note from your teacher explaining why.

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Consequences

Any student breaking our rules will be issued with a corresponding consequence as detailed in the ladder of consequence below.

This ladder of consequence will be displayed in every teaching room.

In summary:Although we insist on a strong emphasis on acknowledging and rewarding positive behaviours, there will be some students who choose not to follow agreed expectations. In these cases sanctions will be used consistently by all staff in a hierarchical way to support learning and eliminate negative behaviour. Behaviour which hinders or prevents students from learning will not be tolerated.

Sanctions will be applied according to the C system which is summarised below:

C1 - First formal warning C2 - Second formal warning

o Kept back to discuss behaviour at the end of the lesson C3 - Third formal warning

o teacher detention C4 - Removed from classroom

o 60 minute detention with Head of Department or Head of Year if it occurs in a PSHE lesson.

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Sanctions

Detention

If a student reaches consequence 3 (C3) in the classroom, a subject detention will be given. If it is a detention because of a corridor rule infringement, a year detention will be given. In both cases the student will be issued with a detention slip addressed to their Parent/Carer.

It is the student’s responsibility to show his/her parent/carer that slip so that they are aware of the detention, which may be at lunchtime or after school. It is the student’s responsibility to attend the detention; reminders will not normally be given.

A refusal or forgetting to attend a subject detention results in another, longer detention, with the Head of Department. If a student misbehaves during their detention they will be sent away and another longer detention will be set or if the behaviour is unacceptable, then the member of staff will complete an incident form which will be passed to the Head of Year or Head of Department who may take further action.

Failure to attend a Head of Department or Head of Year detention will result in a Friday evening detention with a member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT detention). Failure to attend that will result in a day in seclusion.

Numerous detentions accumulated in one half term will not be tolerated. If the keys to success are adhered to, there will be no repercussions.

Punctuality

Promptness to school is an important discipline for life. If a student arrives late, they are missing their tutor time/assembly time. The school bell rings at 8.45 am. The expectation is that students are present in their tutor groups/assembly groups by 8.45 am. If a student arrives late to school, he or she will receive a break time detention. Failure to attend at break time will result in a lunchtime detention.If a student arrives late to class without an acceptable excuse, a detention will be issued. Students are registered in every lesson

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electronically; therefore persistent lateness to lessons will be monitored and then punished.

Green and Orange Reports

Students whose behaviour is a cause for concern may be placed on report. In the first instance a student will be placed on Green Report by their tutor. They will have 3 targets which will be monitored for 2 weeks. Parents will be informed by the tutor that this is happening and parents will be asked to sign the report each night.

Should the student fail to meet those targets, lose the report or indeed fail to collect or complete their report, they will be put onto Orange Report which will be monitored by the Head of Year. Consistently failing to pass this report is serious, it will result in placing the student on a Pastoral Support Plan (PSP).

Pastoral Support Plans (PSP)

Students whose behaviour does not improve after the staged interventions of Green and Orange reports may be placed on a Pastoral Support Plan as they are believed to be at risk of permanent exclusion. This will normally involve a meeting with the student, parent/carer and the Head of Year and/or Deputy Head (Inclusion). The PSP may be accompanied by a PSP contract. The plan is in place to help change the student’s behaviour, since ultimately it is likely to result in permanent exclusion from school.

Seclusion

Seclusion (room 15) is fully equipped with books and computers. Staff will be informed of which students are secluded and subsequently will ensure that appropriate class work is set. Students will not be permitted to leave for break or lunchtime with their peers. They ideally should have packed lunch with them. Alternatively they will get the opportunity to use the cafe facilities. Parents will be phoned on the day of the seclusion and a letter sent home.Students will be dismissed from seclusion at the end of the day – 30 minutes later than their peers.

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In the event that a student has accumulated a detention, they will be expected to attend directly after dismissal. Examples of behaviour which could lead to being placed in seclusion include:

threatening behaviour bullying repeated disruption to the learning process (disrespect to

other students) behaviour deemed to undermine the good order of the

school smoking or being in the company of smokers vandalism swearing in the presence of a member of staff rudeness to staff fighting deliberate disobedience refusing to attend detentions truanting receiving 10 or more detentions in one half term possession of illegal substances theft actions that put the health and safety of any other member

of the school community at risk repeated refusal to obey reasonable instructions thus

challenging and undermining the authority of staff

Two episodes in seclusion in one term are likely to generate a meeting to place a student on a Pastoral Support Plan (PSP). Three periods in seclusion is normally the limit; further sanctions are likely to be fixed term exclusions.

Managed Move

If a student is not achieving success, the school may suggest a managed move to another school. This will be done in consultation with the parents and the parents’ written agreement. The school will take the case to the Managed Moves Panel, who will decide if the case is suitable and which school the student will be moved to.

Exclusions

Fixed Term

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Any behaviour that is deemed, in the judgement of the Headteacher, or in her absence, a Deputy Headteacher, to undermine the authority of a member of staff or adversely affect the health and safety of a member of the community, may result in fixed term exclusion. This would normally be for 1 to 5 days. Parents/carers will be expected to bring the student back to school to be formally readmitted and meet with staff at 8.15am, the day after their exclusion ends.

Permanent

The Headteacher may decide that permanent exclusion is necessary for a student. This may include, but is not limited to, the following: All other steps to encourage the student to obey the school

rules have failed. Allowing the student to remain in school would be seriously

detrimental to the education or welfare of others in the school. Persistent and defiant behaviour. This would encompass

persistent bullying including homophobic or sexist or racist bullying.

Serious actual or threatened violence against a student or member of staff

Sexual misconduct Supply of an illegal drug, or the second offence of possessing

an illegal drug. Possession of an item that could be used as an offensive

weapon such as a knife. Persistent violence towards pupils Actions that put the health and safety of any other member of

the school community at serious risk Persistent and malicious disruptive behaviour, including open

defiance or refusal to conform with agreed school policies. Repeated breaches of the school Code of Conduct. These

should documented through the sanctions system and are likely to be after the student has been on a Pastoral Support Programme and there has been no improvement

The above lists are not exhaustive and other offences may lead to exclusion. A major objective of this policy is to ensure that permanent exclusion is only reluctantly considered when the student has put himself/herself beyond the support of the school,

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usually after being taken through all relevant support mechanisms. In some circumstances a pupil should be permanently excluded without the normal support mechanisms having been put in place, because of the seriousness of the offence. A key consideration is whether allowing the student to remain in school would seriously harm the education and/or welfare of other students at the school.If a permanent exclusion is not upheld then a contract will be drawn up to re-introduce the student back into school. The contract is to be agreed by parent / carer, student, appropriate senior staff and a governing body member.

REMEMBER: - The more serious consequences and sanctions are for the minority, the praise and rewards are for the majority

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Uniform

As a school we have most conflict with students who do not adhere to the uniform policy. Students must wear correct uniform at all times as detailed below. The following page lists the current favoured items which are NOT part of our uniform and are therefore not permitted. The list is neither exhaustive nor definitive.

Should an emergency arise where your son/daughter cannot wear their correct uniform, a parental/carer note must be handed in at uniform desk at 8.50 so that a Uniform Pass can be issued for that day. If the student does not have an appropriate note, a 30 minute year detention will be issued.

School Uniform 2012BoyPlain, black leather/leather effect shoes, laces should be black(not trainers/boots) White or black ankle/knee high socksPlain, black tailored trousers with no decoration(no jeans)White cotton /polyester shirt of the traditional type (NOT patterned, heavy cotton or fancy), tucked into trousers.Year group school tie, with knot over the top button of the shirt and the top of the tie three shirt buttons longBlack blazer (with school badge)Plain, V necked black jumper(not waistcoat or cardigan). Years 7,8 and 9 may only wear the school jumper – V-necked with red stripe. This is also available without sleeves. It is optional for years 10 and 11Plain, dark outer coatPlain, black belt

GirlPlain, black leather/leather effect shoes with closed back and toes laces should be black Maximum heel height 5cm. (no trainers/boots).White/black ankle/knee high socks or plain tights

Plain, black skirt, no pleats - knee length or longerPlain, black tailored trousers with no decoration(no jeans)White cotton/polyester shirt of the traditional type (NOT a blouse or patterned, heavy cotton or fancy) tucked into skirt or trousers.Year group school tie, with knot over the top button of the shirt and the top of the tie three shirt buttons longBlack blazer (with school badge)Plain, V necked black jumper with red stripe. This is available without sleeves. Plain, dark outer coatPlain, black belt

Jewellery, hair and make-upIf any hair colouring is used, it must be a natural colourNo lettering, lines or symbols must be carved into the hair.One pair of small studs, one in each ear only. No other studs or piercings.No other visible jewellery allowed, apart from a watch.All hair bands, grip must be plain black and the only head coverings permitted are those required for religious reasons – they must be plain black or white. Headscarves should be worn so that collar, tie and badge can be seen.No make-up may be worn including nail polish an/or extensions

PE LessonsWhite polo or T-shirt (with school logo)*PE sweatshirt (with school logo)*Black shorts (with school logo)*Black jogging bottoms (with school logo)*White socksTrainers

White polo or T-shirt (with school logo)*PE sweatshirt (with school logo)*Black shorts (with school logo)*Black jogging bottoms (with school logo)*White socksTrainers

All pupils are expected to wear their full uniform on the way to school in the morning, during school time, and on their way home. Blazers are to be worn at all times, coats, trainers and hats must be placed in lockers.

Where there is a problem with uniform, parents are asked to provide a note of explanation and to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.

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SUPPLIERSTeenywear (325 High Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex HA3 5EQ) stock our uniform and know our requirements.

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These items are not accepted as school uniformGirls Boys

skin tight trousers/skirts flared/tapered trousers or jeans. skirts with slits on the side or back. Skirts shorter than knee lengthhoodies, sweat shirts (unless worn in PE) cardigans/sleeveless jumpers (other than school uniform one)Ugg-type boots, boots, trainers, converse type basketball boots including leather converse. canvas shoes/ plimsolls of any description coloured laces coloured socks over the knee sockspatterned tightslong sleeve t-shirts under blouses. (white short sleeve t-shirts only) any type of facial piercing – double/triple pierced ears. hooped earrings, studs larger than 5mm and that are not plain gold/silver or clear diamond. necklaces, bracelets, rings coats/jackets that are not black/blue/grey scarves that are not plain black/blue/grey baseball caps, hats with bobbles or ear flaps headscarves, bands or clips that are not

pinstripe or checked trousers jeans or combat style trousers hoodies or sweatshirts (unless worn in PE) cardigans/sleeveless jumpers (other than school uniform one)boots, trainers, converse type basketball boots including leather converse. canvas shoes/plimsolls of any description coloured laces coloured socksany type of facial piercing hooped earrings double/triple pierced ears studs larger than 5mm and that are not plain gold/silver or clear diamond. necklaces, bracelets or rings t-shirts under shirts other than white short sleeved onesjackets that are not plain black, blue or dark grey scarves that are not plain black, blue or dark grey football scarves baseball caps, hats with bobbles or ear flaps designs/lines cut into the hairunnatural hair colours/extensions

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plain white or blackunnatural hair colours/extensions

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