1. Welcome to our second Parent/Carer Forum Creating a positive school ethos

2. Working hard to create an environment in which every child flourishes  Our school goal this year is “Brilliance inside and outside the classroom”.  The school council used ideas from each year group to create a school Contract of Brilliance  Teachers have a role to play in this and so do the children.  We refer back to the contract to redirect behaviour when necessary.

3. Assemblies  We have whole school assemblies on a Monday and Friday morning.  Assembly themes are carefully planned to develop a deeper understanding of important issues.

4. This term we are focusing on: Celebrating difference

5. Circle times  Every class has a circle time each Wednesday.  These address Ms La Porta’s assembly from Monday.  Teachers can target discussions at an age appropriate level.  A planning document is shared to give teachers a bank of ideas for linked activities.

6. Maintaining the positive ethos in our school: behaviour incentives  Mr Williamson devised the stamper chart incentive.  Every class has a stamper chart displayed.  The aim is to gain stampers for positive behaviour.  Green stampers are awarded for positive behaviour for learning.  Red stampers are awarded for positive behaviour around school.  When a child gets 10 stampers they can visit Ms LaPorta for a Head Teacher’s Award.  The aim is to reach 30 stampers by the end of each year.

7. The Stamper Chart

8. Maintaining the positive ethos in our school: The traffic light system  Every child starts each day on the green traffic light.  If necessary a child is moved to amber if they are not modifying their behaviour after a request from their teacher.  If a child continues to misbehave their name is moved to the red traffic light. A sanction takes place when this happens.  Children can work their way back onto the green traffic light when they behave appropriately.  Techers may also devise additional behaviour incentives in their class to target class and individual needs. (e.g. golden coins into a trophy in the EYFS to promote team work skills)

9. What else would you like to know? Do you have any concerns?

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