What makes behaviour better?

9 elements of good behaviour A consistent approach Effective leadership from the top Classroom management Rewards and Sanctions Behaviour strategies Staff Development Pupil Support Systems Parental Engagement Environment

Consistency If we all do it, it will happen culture High expectations including of staff consistency Clear rights and responsibilities Clear rules and standards Clear and workable structure for escalating behaviour Shared language Behaviour Assemblies Behaviour and behaviour systems monitored and evaluated Evaluation through student and staff voice, learning walks and lesson observations to monitor consistency Agreed classroom management and behaviour strategies Focus on narrowing identified gaps in behaviour: gender, disadvantaged students etc. Strategies for tackling inconsistency: behaviour coaching, performance management etc.

Effective leadership from the top

Classroom Management Grouping for Learning Effective timetabling Relationships for Learning: Consider the teacher/ group dynamic Focus on learning Agreed classroom management strategies including seating plans Differentiated lessons to match learners’ needs Engaging lessons and homework Assessment for Learning to increase pupil involvement and feedback Effectively timed lessons e.g. not setting homework at the end Collecting data on pupil behaviour and learning to plan future grouping and target support

Rewards and Sanctions Listen to student voice Opportunities for students to excel and be rewarded Rewards and sanctions shared with students, teachers, parents and governors Monitoring and evaluation of rewards and sanctions for fairness, consistency across school and impact No whole-class punishments

Behaviour Strategies Personalised IBPs or ICPs (Individual Class Plans) based on class/ student behaviour tracking Personalised behaviour reports Weekly Behaviour Report including strategies

Staff Development Behaviour CPD for all staff Behaviour induction for all new staff Behaviour coaches Behaviour coaching for staff identified from data Managing behaviour in my role training Opportunities to share strategies and good practice Teacher behaviour mentors at all levels Induction for supply staff Performance Management used to improve behaviour management

Pupil Support Systems Appropriate curriculum Balanced daily timetable (e.g. 1 practical lesson a day) Access to high quality teaching Weekly cycle of behaviour data monitoring and intervention High quality intervention sharply focused on impact Student mentors Peer coaching Vertical coaching Study buddies Teaching learning skills in small groups Teaching behaviour skills in small groups Building Learning Power Briefing systems External Agency support

Parental Engagement Behaviour expectations communicated clearly and regularly to parents Dialogue with parents through reports, s etc. Positive relationships Parent Academies Parent Buddies Effective and regular communication

Environment Climate for Learning Environment for Learning a.Toilets b.Graffiti c.Litter d.Social Areas e.Learning Spaces f.Meeting/ Interview rooms g.Fabric of school