Parents' Area: Behaviour

Our Behaviour Policy at Burlington:

In school we seek to recognise and reward good behaviour. We believe good behaviour is a major determinant of a happy and successful school. Good behaviour in our school is encouraged through positive reinforcement. What we mean by good behaviour ?

taking pride in ourselves, our work, our surroundings, and developing self-control

being kind and considerate

being polite and friendly

learning to respect one anothers feelings, thoughts and property

learning to co-operate and consider others as well as ourselves

being a good sport and team player

developing a calm and positive attitude to all our working activities

How we encourage good behaviour ?

recognise and reward good behaviour as it occurs

ensure that children are praised for behaving well

ensure that criticism is constructive

explain and demonstrate the behaviour we wish to see

encourage children to be responsible for their own behaviour

award badges and stickers

award work of the week certificates

a regular focus on good behaviour and achievement in assembly

award merits for good behaviour and work

award certificates for excellent conduct and excellent progress

What might happen if children behave badly?

a reprimand

loss of privilege such as a playtime

an extra work assignment may be given

separation in class

referral to the assistant head, deputy head or head teacher

report sent to parents

at lunchtime, receive a yellow warning card; if problems persist a

red exclusion card

be put on report and have behaviour carefully monitored (at this point

an individual education plan (I.E.P.) will be introduced )

dangerous or uncooperative behaviour in school may result in exclusion from school trips

exclusion from school.