1. NORTHGATE BEHAVIOUR POLICY
2016

2. Why the changes?
When we reviewed our existing policy we asked ourselves questions. Did our existing policy reflect the current needs of the school? Was there a consistent approach by all staff to pupil behaviour across all year groups. What were the common behaviours that disrupted other children from learning? What strategies could be put in place that would have immediate impact on low level disruption?

3. Policy Statement Northgate Primary school is committed to providing an education of the highest quality for all pupils
We aim to promote positive behaviour
We aim to reduce the likelihood of inappropriate behaviour
To achieve this our school endeavours to encourage and implement such requirements in an atmosphere of care, concern and respect for all members of our community.

4. Expectations of all members of the school community in context of this policy
Everyone in our school has responsibility for promoting good behaviour by showing courtesy and respect for others.
All staff strive to create an encouraging atmosphere, ensuring that all children succeed and are seen to succeed.
Children are taught the difference between right & wrong
Children are taught the relationship between cause and effect
Children are taught they are responsible for their actions.

5. How we manage behaviour in our school.
This is managed in 3 parts
1. Our School Code
2. Positive approach or rewards for following the school rules
3. Understanding the consequences when children do not follow school rules.

6. OUR SCHOOL CODE
If we remember the Northgate Code it will make our school a happy place for everyone.
Respect each other
Listen
Share
Be polite
Let people learn
Take care of our school
Tell the truth

7. A positive approach
Positive reinforcement is a more effective means of influencing a child’s behaviour than negative sanctions.
By using positive methods we can help children understand the repercussions of their negative behaviour and steer them to making the right choices for the future.
Children work best when they are encouraged and praised.
Children are made aware that there are consequences when rules are not followed.

8. How do we do this in our school?
A PSHE (personal, social, health, emotional) curriculum which is broad and balanced and includes how to stay safe.
Circle Time
A focus on British values ( Tolerance, rules, freedom of speech, democracy)
School rules
Class rules
A system of rewards
Themed assemblies.

9. The Reward System Foundation Stage
Celebrating achievements at every opportunity, verbally or written in a child’s learning Journey
Stickers
Wow moments
Sharing their work with friends, teachers, parents and Head teacher
Having their work displayed

10. Sun, rainbow, and cloud system in the Foundation Stage
If a child does something really well they can go into the rainbow and receive a rainbow sticker. The parent/carer is informed.
If a child breaks a rule from the school code a verbal warning is given by an adult.
If a child breaks the rule again, their name is moved to the white cloud.
If a child breaks another or same rule and they are in the white cloud their name is put into the rain cloud.
The child misses a part of their ‘Sparkle time.’ The parent/carer will be informed at the end of the day if their child has been in the cloud.

11. Rewards KS1 Achievement, effort & kindness badges Head teacher’s award
KS1 table of the week
KS1 cloakroom star of the week
Golden time
Class Gold star for something exceptional.
These rewards are acknowledged in our Friday whole school sharing assembly.

12. Rewards KS2 Achievement, effort & kindness badges Head teacher’s award
Home learning awards
Writer of the week award
House points for staying in the green traffic light
Additional house points for going into the gold star
Additional house points for special behaviour.
The KS2 ‘Passport to Learning Cup 'awarded every month to the house with the most points.
These rewards are acknowledged in our Friday whole school sharing assembly.

13. The Traffic Light System KS1 & KS2
Gold star: Every class has a gold star. Children can go into the gold star for exceptional work or behaviour. In KS2 children will receive an extra house point.
Green: All children start each day in the green traffic light
Yellow: This is for low level disruptive behaviour, e.g., persistent calling out, talking whilst others are talking, etc. Generally behaviours that disrupt the learning of others.
Amber: if a child persists with disruptive behaviour (ie already in yellow three times) their name will be put in the amber traffic light. On some occasions for more serious behaviour a child may go straight into amber. For example, a playtime altercation where no one is hurt, breaking school property on purpose.
Red: If a child's behaviour is serious enough to be seen by a member of the SLT they will go straight into the red traffic light. For example, deliberate aggressive behaviour, pejorative language, bullying etc.

14. Playtimes & Lunchtimes
During morning & afternoon playtimes there are always 2 members of staff on duty. Playtimes are staggered for KS1 & 2
Lunchtimes are staggered and at least 2 adults in KS2 playground, 2 in KS1, 3 foundation, 3 dining room, 1 first aid. All adults wear high visibility jacket
Resources available at lunchtime eg dressing up, hoops, balls etc
Large apparatus eg pirate ship, 2 trim trails
If a child needs to go into school for the toilet or a drink they always ask the adult on duty for permission. In KS2 they have a ticket which is given by the adult on duty.
If an incident happens the adults on duty follow the same procedures as outlined in the behaviour policy.
All Teaching Assistants carry out a lunchtime duty as well as the Mid day supervisors.
If there is a behaviour incident procedures are followed as set down by the behaviour policy.

15. Sanctions KS1
Yellow. If a child goes into yellow they will miss 5 minutes of their next playtime. They will wait outside the Head teacher’s office until the 5 minutes is over.
Amber. If a child goes into amber the child will miss their next playtime and golden time at the end of the week. This is recorded on SIMS
Red. A member of the SLT will meet with the child and record the incident in the serious incident file. The teacher will record this on SIMS.
The child will miss 5 days of play
Parents will be informed by the SLT
If a child is in red a second time in one half term an internal exclusion will apply and a behaviour plan will be drawn up by the SENDCO
If a child is in red a third time in a half term an external exclusion will apply.

16. Sanctions KS2
Yellow. If a child goes into yellow they will miss 5 minutes of their next playtime. They will wait outside the Head teacher’s office until the 5 minutes is over.
Amber. If a child goes into amber the child will miss their next playtime and lunchtime and complete the 5 W’s sheet and write letters of apology if appropriate. If a child goes into amber twice in a week the parents will be contacted by the class teacher. This is recorded on SIMS.
Red. A member of the SLT will meet with the child and record the incident in the serious incident file. The teacher will record this on SIMS.
The child will miss 5 days of playtimes
Parents will be informed by the SLT
If a child is in red a second time in one half term an internal exclusion will apply and a behaviour plan will be drawn up by the SENDCO
If a child is in red a third time in a half term an external exclusion will apply.

17. Monitoring
Serious behaviour incidents are monitored on a termly basis by the SLT & Governors. All serious incidents are logged and an anonymised report is given to governors on a termly basis.

18. THANK YOU for attending this meeting.
Finally We believe
Everyone has the right to feel safe, physically & emotionally.
Everyone has the right to be treated with respect
Everyone has the right to learn without distraction
We can model & teach positive behaviour
Positive experiences create positive feelings.
Positive feelings create positive behaviour.
THANK YOU for attending this meeting.