St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary

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PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE
POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY AND GUIDELINES AND GUIDELINES AND GUIDELINES AND GUIDELINES











NOVEMBER 2009 NOVEMBER 2009 NOVEMBER 2009 NOVEMBER 2009


CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS



1. 1. 1. 1. Pastoral Care & Discipline Pastoral Care & Discipline Pastoral Care & Discipline Pastoral Care & Discipline

2. 2. 2. 2. Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation

3. 3. 3. 3. The Nature of Behaviour Management The Nature of Behaviour Management The Nature of Behaviour Management The Nature of Behaviour Management & Discipline & Discipline & Discipline & Discipline

4. 4. 4. 4. The Contribution of Behaviour Management & Discipline for the The Contribution of Behaviour Management & Discipline for the The Contribution of Behaviour Management & Discipline for the The Contribution of Behaviour Management & Discipline for the
Development of the Individual & to the Work of the School Development of the Individual & to the Work of the School Development of the Individual & to the Work of the School Development of the Individual & to the Work of the School

5. 5. 5. 5. Entitlement Entitlement Entitlement Entitlement

6. 6. 6. 6. Statements which Reflects the Schools Approach to Behaviour & Statements which Reflects the Schools Approach to Behaviour & Statements which Reflects the Schools Approach to Behaviour & Statements which Reflects the Schools Approach to Behaviour &
Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline

7. 7. 7. 7. Coping with Challenging Beh Coping with Challenging Beh Coping with Challenging Beh Coping with Challenging Behaviour aviour aviour aviour

8. 8. 8. 8. Permitted Sanctions & Rewards Permitted Sanctions & Rewards Permitted Sanctions & Rewards Permitted Sanctions & Rewards

9. 9. 9. 9. Prohibited Sanctions Prohibited Sanctions Prohibited Sanctions Prohibited Sanctions

10. 10. 10. 10. Recording Procedures Recording Procedures Recording Procedures Recording Procedures

11. 11. 11. 11. The Role of Parents The Role of Parents The Role of Parents The Role of Parents

12. 12. 12. 12. Involvement of Pupils Involvement of Pupils Involvement of Pupils Involvement of Pupils

13. 13. 13. 13. Conclusion Conclusion Conclusion Conclusion





APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX I II I Rewards, Incentives & Privileges Rewards, Incentives & Privileges Rewards, Incentives & Privileges Rewards, Incentives & Privileges
II II II II Strategies & Sanctions to be Employed Strategies & Sanctions to be Employed Strategies & Sanctions to be Employed Strategies & Sanctions to be Employed
III III III III Debarment during Debarment during Debarment during Debarment during the Mid the Mid the Mid the Mid- -- -Day Break Day Break Day Break Day Break
IV IV IV IV Complaints Procedure Complaints Procedure Complaints Procedure Complaints Procedure









PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE POLICY PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE POLICY PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE POLICY PASTORAL CARE & DISCIPLINE POLICY

Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the foundation on which our school is built. Gospel Values Gospel Values Gospel Values Gospel Values are at the heart of all
our policies and practices and we are committed to provide an environment in which these values
are taught and practised. Our basic aim is to help each child to reach their full potential within a
happy, Christian setting. This policy sets out how we will try to achieve this aim.

As a Catholic School Catholic School Catholic School Catholic School, the presence of Christ should be evident to all. Christs ministry as shepherd
must be most apparent in our approach to pastoral care. This ministry is threefold affirming affirming affirming affirming
strengthening strengthening strengthening strengthening and healing healing healing healing. It concerns all staff, parents and pupils. Our part in the exercise of
this ministry must start and end with the proper respect for Christ who lives in each individual,
and co-operation with Christ in his loving care for each person.

We endeavour to establish and maintain a family spirit family spirit family spirit family spirit within the school and strive to achieve a
happy and caring atmosphere for pupils, parents, staff and any visitors. We accept the
responsibility with parents for the children in our care and make every effort to provide for their
well being.

Promoting responsible behaviour, self-esteem and self-discipline and the Christian Values Christian Values Christian Values Christian Values on
which they are based is an essential task for this school. Every effort is made to be sensitive to the
needs of each individual and to respond, as far as possible, to those needs.

In order to achieve high standards of work we need to manage and sustain acceptable behaviour
in school. This policy aims to promote a whole school approach to managing pupil behaviour
effectively.

This policy outlines the purpose and nature of pastoral care, behaviour management and
discipline at St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary School St Basils Catholic Primary School. The policy reflects the consensus of opinion of the
whole staff, parents and church whole staff, parents and church whole staff, parents and church whole staff, parents and church, and has the support and agreement of the Governing Body Governing Body Governing Body Governing Body.



IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION

The implementation of this policy is the responsibility of all members of the staff, both teaching
and non-teaching. We, therefore, have a shared responsibility shared responsibility shared responsibility shared responsibility to promote acceptable behaviour
throughout the school.

In order that our school community functions effectively and happily, expectations of pupils are
high. Consideration for others is stressed right from the earliest days, as is the importance of each
child fulfilling his or her potential. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in every aspect of their
school lives; work, appearan work, appearan work, appearan work, appearance, relationships ce, relationships ce, relationships ce, relationships and the care of the environment care of the environment care of the environment care of the environment..


THE NATURE OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE THE NATURE OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE THE NATURE OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE THE NATURE OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE

Children learn more in school than they are actually taught. They learn from the examples
provided by the staff, other adults and other children, by the way in which the school is organised
and by the quality of relationships between its members. Behaviour management is an integral integral integral integral
part of the curriculum that teaches appropriate and relevant social skills to all pupils and helps
the school to function as an orderly, caring community. This policy is, therefore, based upon the
Christian Principles Christian Principles Christian Principles Christian Principles and Values Values Values Values that the school seeks to promote.







THE CONTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT THE CONTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT THE CONTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT THE CONTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE WORK OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE WORK OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE WORK OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE WORK OF THE SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL

The safety and well being of individual pupils, members of staff and of the general public.

To promote self-esteem.

The protection of the school environment.

The protection of the pupil from self-inflicted injury.

Leading a pupil from inappropriate to appropriate behaviour in order to allow learning to
take place.

Giving pupils a sense of self-discipline and an acceptance of responsibility for their own
actions.

Teaching pupils that actions and choices have consequences.

Enabling pupils to develop and demonstrate positive abilities and attitudes.

Recognition and praise as well as criticism and punishment seen as acceptable methods of
control.

To promote firm and consistent action against bullying in all its forms and a culture which
views bullying as unacceptable.


ENTITLEMENT ENTITLEMENT ENTITLEMENT ENTITLEMENT

We are required to maintain good order among pupils and to safeguard their health and safety,
both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in
authorised school activities elsewhere. We have a duty to act in a manner of caring,
conscientious and reasonable parents.

Corporal punishment is banned. There may be, however, occasional need for a teacher or other
member of staff, in the course of their duty, to use physical force in order to restrain pupils.

ie: ie: ie: ie:- -- - reasonable physical intervention in order to avert an immediate danger of personal injury reasonable physical intervention in order to avert an immediate danger of personal injury reasonable physical intervention in order to avert an immediate danger of personal injury reasonable physical intervention in order to avert an immediate danger of personal injury

The Headteacher must be fully briefed on every occasion that it is necessary to use physical
restraint. (see physical restraint policy and child protection policy)

We expect all pupils to behave in a sensible and considerate manner while in school within a
minimum framework of imposed rules which are designed to ensure a safe and caring
environment, conducive to learning.

We expect our pupils to be well behaved out of school to promote the schools good reputation
through their actions in the wider community and to maintain the safety of themselves and their
group.

Punishments make the distinction between minor and more serious misbehaviour clear to pupils
and are fairly and consistently applied.

Criticism is levelled at the behaviour and always includes constructive advice on how to improve.



Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation

A summary of this policy is included in the school brochure.

A summary of the policy and its practical application is made available to supply staff.


STATEMENTS WHICH REFLECT THE SCHOOLS APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE TATEMENTS WHICH REFLECT THE SCHOOLS APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE TATEMENTS WHICH REFLECT THE SCHOOLS APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE TATEMENTS WHICH REFLECT THE SCHOOLS APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE

The relationship between staff and child should be one of mutual respect.

The individual needs of pupils should be met by the provision of quality care and education.

We regard any incident of physical aggression in school, a very serious matter.

We recognise the importance of clearly stated boundaries of acceptable behaviour and of
responding promptly and firmly to pupils who test those boundaries.

We recognise the need to care for the school environment and to deal with litter, graffiti and
other damage.

We recognise the importance of displaying pupils work in creating an attractive and interactive
environment, increasing self-esteem and fostering a sense of ownership (of the premises).

We recognise the importance of an ordered working environment where equipment and
materials are thoughtfully and attractively laid out and put away.

We believe that pupils tend to behave more responsibly if they are given responsibilities.

We take full account of the implication for pupil behaviour when reviewing the arrangements for
grouping pupils within the class and within the year group as appropriate.

Staff position themselves visibly and strategically during mass movement of pupils ie. Beginning
and end of school day, assemblies and breaktimes.

All staff take responsibility for any pupils when moving about the school regardless of age group
or class.

Parents receive positive and constructive comments on their childrens work and behaviour as a
matter of course.

We recognise that an over-emphasis on punishment rather than rewards tends not to promote
good behaviour.

We recognise the value of providing the children with access to a range of extra-curricular and
residential opportunities. These provide a less formal setting in which positive relationships can
be developed.


COPING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR COPING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR COPING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR COPING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

We are alert to signs of bullying and harassment and deal firmly with such behaviour by
appropriate sanctions sanctions sanctions sanctions and systems to protect and support victims.( see anti bullying policy)






PERMITTED SANCTIONS AND REWARDS PERMITTED SANCTIONS AND REWARDS PERMITTED SANCTIONS AND REWARDS PERMITTED SANCTIONS AND REWARDS

A system of positive rewards, praise and incentives is used to encourage appropriate behaviour
rather than an over reliance on regulative sanctions. (See Appendix Rewards and Sanctions).
Unacceptable behaviour can often be curtailed by the use of mild or more severe oral reprimand.

It is accepted that further sanctions will sometimes be necessary to deal with unacceptable
behaviour. (See Appendix Rewards and Sanctions). Any sanction used is judged to be
appropriate and just and employed in a a graded manner, according to the prevailing
circumstances.


PROHIBITED SANCTI PROHIBITED SANCTI PROHIBITED SANCTI PROHIBITED SANCTIONS ONS ONS ONS

1. Intentional application of force.
2. Unreasonable blanket punishment ie. Where the group is punished for the misdemeanour
of one.
3. Pupils must not be required to stand away from the direct supervision of a member of staff
and must never be stood facing a wall.


RECORDING PROCEDURES RECORDING PROCEDURES RECORDING PROCEDURES RECORDING PROCEDURES

We record the efforts and achievements of pupils by issuing reward stickers, certificates and
house points.

An Incident Book Incident Book Incident Book Incident Book is kept by the class teacher to record any serious event at school (or out of
school visit) which may give rise to disciplinary measures taken.

A Discipline Book Discipline Book Discipline Book Discipline Book is kept by the Headteacher to record any disciplinary measured taken by a
member of staff. It is not intended that this discipline book school include minor measures
employed in day to day classroom management. Major measures such as exclusions/suspensions
should be recorded.

The Discipline Book is kept in the Headteachers Office and The Discipline Book is kept in the Headteachers Office and The Discipline Book is kept in the Headteachers Office and The Discipline Book is kept in the Headteachers Office and will be made available to the L will be made available to the L will be made available to the L will be made available to the LA, A, A, A,
Governing Body and Inspectors. Governing Body and Inspectors. Governing Body and Inspectors. Governing Body and Inspectors.


THE ROLE OF PARENTS THE ROLE OF PARENTS THE ROLE OF PARENTS THE ROLE OF PARENTS

We endeavour to ensure that parents are fully involved in the life of the school. Arrangments are
made for formal Parents Evenings Parents Evenings Parents Evenings Parents Evenings in the Spring Term Spring Term Spring Term Spring Term.

The Headteacher will always arrange to meet parents who wish to discuss their child.

When disciplinary problems arise teachers involve parents at an early stage so that there follows
joint and consistent action between school and home.

Parents are kept informed verbally, by letter and through written school reports not only on good
work and academic achievement, but also on behaviour and general attitudes.

In the event of a pupil whose conduct during mid-day break is becoming unacceptable the
Headteacher will inform the parents in writing of the probability of debarment.

Complaints Procedure (See Appendix)





INVOLVEMENT INVOLVEMENT INVOLVEMENT INVOLVEMENT OF PUPILS OF PUPILS OF PUPILS OF PUPILS

We recognise the importance of ascertaining pupils views especially in shaping and reviewing
the schools Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Code of Conduct in order to foster a sense of collective commitment towards good
behaviour.

Pupils are given opportunities to take responsibilities and to make a full contribution to improving
the standard of behaviour in the school. Each class has a class charter outlining the expected
behaviour in class.

Recognition is given to pupils for good work or good behaviour in assemblies.


CONC CONC CONC CONCLUSION LUSION LUSION LUSION

As a Christ Christ Christ Christ- -- -centred centred centred centred school we respect the fact that we all make mistakes at times and that
forgiveness forgiveness forgiveness forgiveness is a very important aspect of our ethos ethos ethos ethos. However, we recognise that we must always
act with the interest of the whole school if an individuals behaviour becomes intolerable or
dangerous.





Signed : Signed : Signed : Signed : Governor Governor Governor Governor

Signed : Signed : Signed : Signed : Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher

Date : Date : Date : Date :

APPENDIX I APPENDIX I APPENDIX I APPENDIX I


REWARDS, INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES REWARDS, INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES REWARDS, INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES REWARDS, INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES

To assist the implementation of the policy, we have devised a Reward System which is briefly
outlined below:



Children are given, at every opportunity, a lot of verbal praise from the class teacher.



Children may be awarded House Points/ stars / treats / certificates/ etc. by the class teacher
for good work or good behaviour.



The class teacher may inform other staff members regarding good behaviour or good work
and the child is praised by other staff.



Circle time may be used to discuss good/appropriate behaviour children praising children.



Special responsibilities (Also leading to further praise ie. Job well done).



Children referred to Headteacher as shining example praised in good work assembly.



Parents informed of good or improved behaviour.



Good behaviour charts eg jungle picture



First / Free choice strategies / extra playtimes



Postcards home given by MDAs and other support staff for behaviour on playgrounds.



VIP Chair



APPENDI APPENDI APPENDI APPENDIX II X II X II X II


STRATEGIES AND SANCTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED STRATEGIES AND SANCTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED STRATEGIES AND SANCTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED STRATEGIES AND SANCTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED


The following consequences are sequential:

1. Verbal reprimand Warning.

2. Write name on board / remove from chart.

3. Isolate in class.

4. Miss playtime (must be supervised).

5. Send to class next door.

6. Send to Headteacher or in her absence the Assistant Headteacher.

Only rarely does the school have to go beyond the first few stages of this list. Only rarely does the school have to go beyond the first few stages of this list. Only rarely does the school have to go beyond the first few stages of this list. Only rarely does the school have to go beyond the first few stages of this list.


Severe behaviour send direct to Head Severe behaviour send direct to Head Severe behaviour send direct to Head Severe behaviour send direct to Head



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* ** * When a pupil is referred to the Headteacher they will be given a stern warning and
his/her name entered in the Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. A child may then either return to class
or playground or may be excluded from class or playground to work with the
Headteacher completing class tasks or extra work.

* ** * If a child continues to break class or playground rules, the above format of consequences
applies until the child reaches the Headteacher for the second time for the second time for the second time for the second time. The childs name will
once again be recorded in the Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. Pupil Discipline Book. He / She will be given a stern
reprimand and a detention during school time (ie. Loss of playtime). The pupil will write
a letter to parents explaining his/her poor standard of behaviour and the reasons for the
detention. This will be accompanied by a phone call, when possible, to parents from the
Headteacher and a formal letter will be sent home.

* ** * The problem will also be addressed during class discussion/circle time.

* ** * Any further breaking of rules will result in child being sent to Headteacher again. Parents
will be contacted and asked to come to school to discuss childs behaviour and ways that
school and home can work together to ensure a positive improvement in standards eg.
Contract of Behaviour Contract of Behaviour Contract of Behaviour Contract of Behaviour.

APPENDIX I APPENDIX I APPENDIX I APPENDIX III II II II


DEBARMENT DURING THE MID-DAY BREAK

The Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher has responsibility for the safety and discipline of pupils whilst they are on the
school premises. The school promotes among its pupils self-discipline and a proper regard for
authority and encourages good behaviour.

During the mid-day break the Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher endeavours to carry out the above responsibility with
the assistance of Mid Mid Mid Mid- -- -day Assistants day Assistants day Assistants day Assistants.

In these circumstances the normal checks and sanctions apply to ensure safety and good order In these circumstances the normal checks and sanctions apply to ensure safety and good order In these circumstances the normal checks and sanctions apply to ensure safety and good order In these circumstances the normal checks and sanctions apply to ensure safety and good order
which per which per which per which pertain during schools hours. tain during schools hours. tain during schools hours. tain during schools hours.

The Headteachers Headteachers Headteachers Headteachers final sanction will be debarment from school during the mid-day break.

Such debarment may be merited by the behaviour of a pupil whose conduct in the normal school
sessions may not merit suspension.

In the case of a pupil whose conduct during the mid-day break is becoming unacceptable, the
Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher will inform the parents in writing of the possibility of debarment.

Debarment may follow further misconduct. The parents will be notified of this in writing
indicating the times during which the pupil is not allowed on the school premises and the period
of debarment. A copy of this letter is sent to the Chair of Governors.

A record of the pupils debarred will be retained by the Headteacher.

Pupils will be reinstated on the understanding that they will show a proper regard for authority
and conduct themselves in a well disciplined manner in accordance with the schools
expectations.

This policy is approved by the Governors Governors Governors Governors and a summary is included in the school brochure. This
policy may be applied to pupils who receive free school meals but they are still entitled to receive
their free school meal.

APPENDIX IV APPENDIX IV APPENDIX IV APPENDIX IV


COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

If you become concerned in any way about your childs education, behavio childs education, behavio childs education, behavio childs education, behaviour or well being ur or well being ur or well being ur or well being then
please do let us know straight away. As a first step you should discuss any problems with your
childs teacher childs teacher childs teacher childs teacher. If you are still concerned after talking with the teacher then please arrange to see
Mrs Douglas Mrs Douglas Mrs Douglas Mrs Douglas, the Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher Headteacher as soon as possible. If you are still concerned then please contact
the Chair of Governors Chair of Governors Chair of Governors Chair of Governors. As a staff we will do all we can to resolve your problems and ensure that
you are happy with your childs education.

If the attempts to resolve the complaints fail, the Headteacher will supply the complainant with
the name of the relevant Officer in Halton Children and Young Peoples Department Halton Children and Young Peoples Department Halton Children and Young Peoples Department Halton Children and Young Peoples Department.