1. Developing a Code of Behaviour Tuesday 22 nd of June 2010

2. Principles Underpinning C.O.B. Ensure:  A climate that encourages and reinforces good behaviour.  A positive and safe environment for teaching and learning.  Positive relationships of mutual respect and support among students, staff and parents.  That behavioural expectations are known and understood. (NEWB p.22/23)

3. Balancing Needs Whole school Legal requirements Individual

4. Consultation  Staff  Students  Parents  Board of Management

5. Level 1 - Whole School Whole school proactive, preventative strategies to promote positive behaviour Level 2 – S tudents identified as at- risk of academic or social challenges due to behavioural issues Level 3 - Students with intensive/chronic behaviour challenges based on comprehensive evaluation and/or formal assessments 80-85% of Students 5-15% 1-5% Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

6. Elements of NEWB Guidelines  Vision  Mission Statement  Standards of student behaviour expected  Positive Re-enforcement  Responding to inappropriate behaviour  Communication  Implementation & Monitoring

7. Legislation Education Act 1998 Education (Welfare) Act 2000 Equal Status Act 2000 Epsen Act 2004

8. Topics to be discussed 1. Is the code user-friendly? 2. Can the code be implemented with consistency? 3. Does the code offer student support? 4. Are the rules clear and fair? 5. Are the sanctions / rewards clear and fair? 6. Any suggestions/alternatives before it is presented to parents/students/BOM/VEC.

9. Next Step ?  Policy on Suspension  Policy on Expulsion

10. Contact Details  Dr Brendan Lydon Assistant National Co-ordinator Tel: (087) 9863032 blydon@nbss.ie